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Sunday, April 18
The Amazing Max Magic Lessons
NYC magician Max Darwin (aka The Amazing Max) teaches magic tricks using objects available at home. All you need is a pencil, quarter, nickel, dollar bill, and deck of cards. Magic experience not required. Recommended for ages 6+. Private, semi-private and group lessons available.
Suggested Ages: 6 to 14+, Adult FriendlyFreshmade Online Cooking Classes
Cook sweet and savory treats at home with the wonderful teachers of Freshmade. Fun to do with families and loved ones far away. Private sessions also available.
Suggested Ages: 2 to 14+The Wizards Of Oakwood Drive
Join a live, interactive, 45-minute online performance for young audiences taking place on Zoom. Two sibling wizards perform spells in a winner-take-all contest, and with a little help from parents in advance of the show, magic will happen in your own home. A short list of items and simple instructions on where to place them…
Suggested Ages: 5 to 12Books of Wonder Author Events
Join author and illustrators to celebrate their new books as they share their creations and answer questions from the audience during a live feed. Features picture books, chapter books and YA novels. Pick up the books in person at one of this beloved book store's locations (42 West 17th St & 217 West 84th St)…
Suggested Ages: 4 to 13Old Vic: In Camera – Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax
See Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax performed and streamed live from iconic Old Vic stage in London. Staged in celebration of the story’s 50th anniversary of publication, David Greig and Charlie Fink’s Olivier Award-nominated adaptation, directed by Max Webster, is inventively transformed into a semi-staged pint-size version to keep young (and older) minds entertained, enchanted…
Suggested Ages: 6 to 14+Camp Supernow
Join unlimited live, interactive shows and classes, every hour, on the hour daily from 3-7 pm. Try dance, music, performing arts, STEM, creative arts, yoga and more in classes like Musical Madlibs and Super Adventure Bootcamp with friendly, energetic instructors and other kids from around the world. Adventures combine immersive storylines, magical characters, and character-building…
Suggested Ages: 3 to 10Monday, April 19
MoMath Online: Student Sessions
Explore cool areas of mathematics not covered in school and stoke the flames for a lifelong appreciation of mathematics. Daily sessions are available for grades pre-K through 12 on topics such as Shape Shifters and Crazy Dice. Some sessions are free for families in need, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Suggested Ages: 4 to 14+MoMath MathPlay
Experienced preschool specialist help children ages three to five play educational games that broaden math knowledge, improve problem-solving skills, fine-tune motor coordination, and enhance communication and social skills. Themes include Comparisons, Count By Sight and Odds and Evens. Later times also available.
Suggested Ages: 3 to 5Karma Kids Yoga
Join Chelsea kids yoga studio Karma Kids for free yoga storytime every Wednesday. Hear new books and make them come alive with yoga poses. Stretch, bend, twist, sing and play yoga along with adorable stories for kids of all ages. Also join playful classes and singalongs live streamed on Zoom ($10), recorded classes available on…
Suggested Ages: AllAt Home Art Class with the Guggenheim
Join live virtual art-making classes with Guggenheim educators. Explore images of the museum’s architecture, artwork from the museum's permanent collection and special exhibitions. Includes guided dialogue around a selection of artworks and process-oriented art-making projects focus on a new theme each week. Kids will be encouraged to continue working independently after the class. All are…
Suggested Ages: 4 to 14+Tuesday, April 20
History @ Home
Learn about history in real-time with New-York Historical Society educators on Zoom. Lessons are content-based and inquiry-driven, featuring images and historical documents from the museum's collections using shared PowerPoint presentations. Grade levels vary by day with grades K-12. Themes include The People of New York, Exploring Black History and History of American Protest. Great lesson…
Suggested Ages: 5 to 14+Manhattan Aardvarks Live Online Classes
Join a live stream of an Manhattan Aardvarks classes featuring shakers, scarves, snuggle buddies and the beloved taxi song Classes will be available after they are streamed and can be watched anytime.
Suggested Ages: Babies to 6Mozart for Munchkins Virtual Classes
Meet a new instrument each week and learn the fundamentals of rhythm and timbre, all in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Dance, sing, and clap along with professional musicians playing to sing-along favorites, Bach, Mozart, and more. Meet the violin, viola, cello, piano, french horn, trombone, trumpet, clarinet, and other orchestra instruments. Choose from two…
Suggested Ages: Babies to 6Brooklyn Museum Virtual Family Adventures
Explore works of art in Brooklyn Museum collection through interactive games and activities, designed for kids ages 4–8 and their caregivers. Each session features a different activity inspired by kids' homes and the things in them that make us feel cared for and secure—whether creating our own mini habitats or going on home scavenger hunts.…
Suggested Ages: 4 to 8Intrepid Online Family Programs
Join an Intrepid Museum Educator each week to explore history, science, and ingenuity online together. Family-friendly and engaging for all ages. Includes hands-on projects. Advance registration required to receive Zoom information and print-at-home materials when necessary. Individuals with developmental disabilities and their families can join monthly Sunday Access programs.
Suggested Ages: 5 to 14+Little New-Yorkers @ Home
Join New-York Historical Society Storytime via Zoom every Tuesday and Friday for story time and crafts. Each class includes a special Little New-Yorkers hello song, silly stretches and exercises, a story book reading, and a craft to do at home. Designed for ages ages 3-6.
Suggested Ages: 2 to 7Loving Math
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for a wacky workshop designed for rising kindergarteners through third graders. Enjoy stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s event. Presented by the Museum of Math.
Suggested Ages: 4 to 8Spark Art, Yoga & Meditation
Join unique art class that incorporate mindfulness and movement. Working artists connect with children through mindful teaching, correct use of technology and ingenuity to foster self-expression, community and fun. Discounts for signing up monthly or by semester. In-person group and private classes also available.
Suggested Ages: 5 to 13WingFamily Night: Broadway Today
Join a BROADWAY TODAY Cardio Dance Class with Alex Acevedo. Part of an open class series from Wingspan Arts, celebrating 20 years of meaningful arts experiences for young people in New York City. Free, and open to anyone; parents, students, teaching artists, staff, alumni, and friends encouraged to participate.
Suggested Ages: AllVirtual Planetarium Show for Kids
Look at constellations and planets with Hudson River Museum's virtual planetarium shows for kids. Themes change weekly; this month focuses on spring constellations. Includes virtual discussions/Q & A.
Suggested Ages: 6 to 12Wednesday, April 21
Whitney Open Studio From Home
Kids, teens, and families are invited to join Whitney Educators for free weekly online art classes. Experiment, create, and learn together with at-home art materials. Each week features a new theme and project connected to a work of art in the Whitney's collection or current exhibitions. Book an in-person museum visit for more…
Suggested Ages: 4 to 14+Guggenheim Art Kits: Driven to Drawing
Activate a specially curated set of high-quality art materials, shipped directly to your home, in six live online sessions with Guggenheim educators through virtual museum visits and art activities designed to encourage creativity and art-making. This March-April kit provides drawing pencils, colored pencils, dual-nib markers, charcoal, pastels, and much more. Sessions will be recorded for…
Suggested Ages: 5 to 12Thursday, April 22
Metropolitan Museum Of Art Storytime
Enjoy Met's popular storytime from home. Join museum educators every Thursday to look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture books. Recommended for families with children ages 18 months to 6 years. Virtually explore the galleries after at the MetKids website (or reserve a timed ticket to visit in person).
Suggested Ages: Toddlers to 6Online Family Art Workshop: Exploring Sculpture
Think in 3D with MoMA. Experiment with ways of creating form, space, and balance using everyday objects and simple materials while exploring the sculptures of Martin Puryear, Alexander Calder, and Ruth Asawa. For families with kids ages five to 10.
Suggested Ages: 5 to 10Friday, April 23
Club CMA
Join Children Museum of the Arts' educators for free online workshops in varying mediums every Friday.
Suggested Ages: 5 to 12Women’s History Month with CAMP
Celebrate Women’s History Month with favorite CAMP store counselors! Help bring a book to life, learn a choreographed dance and get crafty. Part of a weekly virtual series "Adventure Club with CAMP."
Suggested Ages: 2 to 12Story Creation Zone
Zany local educational troupe Story Pirates presents live weekly virtual improv shows, where they bring kids' ideas to life on the spot.
Suggested Ages: 2 to 12Saturday, April 24
Virtual Magic Academy with The Amazing Max
Max Darwin (aka The Amazing) Max teaches children to master their own wizard skills through magic tricks they can easily perform with simple objects from home. A live online experience, with lots of jokes and audience interaction. Private, semi-private and group lessons available.
Suggested Ages: 6 to 14+, Adult FriendlyGreen Skyscrapers Family Program
Wednesday, April 28
Poster Kids: Stamp Out Hate!
Join Poster House on the last Sunday morning of every month, from 10–11am for a family-friendly, interactive, virtual poster tour and a related art-making experience. Save the earth! Live in peace! Create art! These are just some of the very important themes in the show Freak Power. After an interactive virtual tour of the exhibition,…
Suggested Ages: 4 to 12Friday, April 30
MoMA Art Talks
Take virtual trip to meet artists around the world, Learn about their process and technique then interact during a Q&A session.
Suggested Ages: 4 to 6Saturday, May 1
Sprouts Cooking Club
Kids cook with celebrity, award-winning chefs from home in virtual drop-in classes. All menus include affordable, easy-to-find ingredients and offer vegetarian and gluten-free substitutes. Tuition sponsors the Chef Career Training program for underserved youth. First class only $5 with code FirstClass5. Financial aid available.
Suggested Ages: 6 to 14+Sunday, May 2
Rubin Family Sundays
Join the Rubin Museum live on Zoom every first Sunday of the month to explore the stories and symbols of Himalayan art and create art as a family.
Suggested Ages: AllSaturday, May 8
From Simple Shapes to Skyscrapers
Sunday, May 9
Guggenheim Sunday Family Tour
Family-oriented virtual tours explore works from the Guggenheim's collection with conversation and creative hands-on activities utilizing materials you can find at home. Includes art looking and hands-on art exploration. Tours are organized around a single theme and highlight artworks on view from the permanent collection and special exhibitions (plus some discussion of the museum's amazing…
Suggested Ages: 5 to 13Saturday, May 15
Kids’ Thai Spring Roll Making Class
Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a virtual hands-on kids cooking class. Make homemade spring rolls with Eat Gai, a Thai-inspired food stall at the historic Essex Market. Learn about traditional paw pia tod from Eat Gai’s head chef and owner -- then fill, wrap and fry rolls to crispy perfection. Make a…
Suggested Ages: 5 to 13Friday, May 21
Mount Vernon Hotel Virtual Museum Storytime
Join historic Mount Vernon Hotel for a monthly virtual museum storytime. Read picture books and learn about life in the 19th century. Everyone welcome, but designed especially for children 6 and under.
Suggested Ages: 2 to 6Saturday, May 22
Skyscraper Museum Family Program: Where in the World
Monday, May 31
Vasthy’s Friends Free to Be Me: Autism Awareness
Join Vasthy's Friends and Broadway Performers from Hamilton, Sponge Bob The Musical and other Broadway shows for an online autism-friendly performance. Experience joy, art, dance, and fun with special guests Christopher Jackson, Kaylin West, Lauren Molina, Rob Morrison, Abby C. Smith, and Mike Messer. Donations will go to help Ramapo for…
Suggested Ages: All