Downtown
Manhattan Skyline: Transformation Over Time The Skyscraper Museum 39 Battery Place,
Explore how the Manhattan skyline has changed over time. After a read aloud of the 3D book New York City by Paula Hannigan, learn about the evolution of New York’s tallest towers and design skylines. RSVP online, walk-ins often allowed if sold out.
Cinderella the Musical Players Theatre 115 MacDougal Street,
Step into the magical world of Cinderella and see if the shoe fits. Meet mice that sing and dance while getting Cinderella to the ball in a magic pumpkin – all arranged by her fairy Godmother. Presented by long-running children's theater troupe Literally Alive Family Theatre with original music. Join hands-on family workshops Sat 2…
🎟 $42-$62, free ages 1 & under on laps
Artexpo New York Pier 36 299 South Street,
Broswe works in multiple media and genres at a fine art trade show. Mikail Akar, the 11-year-old Cologne-born contemporary artist, unveils his highly anticipated exhibition of abstract artworks, NO DOUBT. No strollers permitted.
🎟 $30, 15/students & seniors, free/ages 15 & under
Tulip Day NYC Union Square 14th Street & Fourth Avenue,
Union Square will bloom with the vibrant colors of nearly a quarter million tulips. Hand-pick a free bouquet of the Dutch National flower, to bring home. Advance tickets sold out; there will be limited some walk ins the day of the event.
Model Matzah Bakery Chabadles Bakery 37 Essex Street,
Learn how to make matzah - just like it was made 3,325 years ago. Experience each step of the matzah process: from threshing the wheat, winnowing it, grinding the wheat into flour in an authentic hand mill, mixing the flour and water into a dough and finally baking the Matzahs. After the program, receive a…
🎟 $15/child
Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music South Street Seaport Museum 12 Fulton Street,
Join South Street Seaport Museum on the Tall Ship Wavertree for a round-robin of shared sea songs, featuring members of The New York Packet and friends. Listen in, lead or request a song, and belt out the choruses.
Smorgasburg WTC Westfield World Trade Center Oculus 185 Greenwich Street,
Sample creative global treats from 10 vendors at an open-air food market flanked by colorful murals.
Return of the Red Umbrellas Gansevoort Plaza Ninth Avenue at Gansevort Street,
Celebrate the return of the Meatpacking's iconic red umbrellas with a day of programming on Gansevoort Plaza. Sample a variety of food + beverage throughout the day, enter giveaways, help build a clayscape of NYC and see modern dance troupe Graham 2 perform.
Family Hour at the Swiss Institute Swiss Institute 38 St Marks Place,
Explore Raven Chacon’s show, A Worm’s Eye View from a Bird’s Beak, and engage with different groups and solo musicians from the New School’s Mannes School of Music live from the roof to the basement. Create a collaborative graphic score in the SI Library.
Mozart for Munchkins West Village: Spring Swing Greenwich House Music School 46 Barrow Street,
Swing into spring at an interactive family concert with dancing, singing, bubbles and more. Professional musicians lead an immersive experience ending with an "instrument petting zoo"
🎟 $37, free/ages 12 & under
Center for Architecture Family Program: Build a Lego City Center for Architecture 536 LaGuardia Place,
Explore architecture, design, and construction with everyone's favorite building material - Lego bricks. Learn about the different types of buildings and structures that make up NYC. Families will then create their own Lego masterpieces of skyscrapers, bridges, stores, apartments, and more for a model city. Choose from two sessions: 11 am–1 pm and 2 pm–4…
🎟 $15
Jackie Robinson Day Jackie Robinson Museum 75 Varick St,
Commemorate Jackie Robinson’s enduring legacy on and off the baseball diamond with fun-filled events for fans of all ages featuring special museum tours, film screenings, hands-on activities, games, and more. Learn about Robinson’s trailblazing career and legacy in baseball, play Jackie Robinson trivia for prizes and join art activities. On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson…
🎟 $18/adults, $15/ages 5-17 & 65+, free/ages 4 & under
Easter Fun Cruise with Egg Hunt Pier 36 299 South Street,
Sail with the Easter Bunny under the majestic Brooklyn Bridge, past the iconic Manhattan skyline, and into the open waters of New York Harbor. Join an array of activities, including decorating Easter baskets, balloon animal crafting, face painting and an egg hunt.
🎟 $79-$128/adults, $72-$114/kids
Roller Rabbit Nolita Pop-up: Chip City Cookies Roller Rabbit Nolita Pop-Up 21 Spring Street,
Try custom Roller Rabbit cookie flavors from a Chip City Cookies truck at a pop-up boutique. Shop exclusive products showcasing Roller Rabbit's NYC roots and love, including sweatshirts, pajamas, hats, t-shirts, totes, and more throughout the 12-day pop-up.
Alexander and The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Sheen Center 18 Bleecker Street,
In this delightful adaptation of her popular book, Judith Viorst sets Alexander's rather trying life to music and brings to the stage one of America's feistiest characters. Alexander's struggles with life's daily dramas entertain and educate young audiences as they identify with Alexander and the obstacles he encounters, encouraging them to share their feelings and…
🎟 $26
China Institute Hoppy Rabbit Playdate China Institute 40 Rector Street,
China Institute hosts 1.5 hours open session where families can bring their children to a spacious and cozy indoor playground space to play, socialize, have fun with age-appropriate toys and activities. Meet children and families interested in exploring Chinese language and culture. All families are welcome. Children stay with their caregivers at all times, with…
🎟 $6
Playscape Performs Battery Park & Playscape State Street & Battery Place,
Enjoy outdoor music, dance, puppetry and more at a destination playground. Performers change weekly. Shows at 10:30 am & 1:30 pm.
FILM FORUM Jr.: His Girl Friday Film Forum 209 West Houston Street,
Film Forum screens classic family films on Sundays, introducing young cinephiles to Buster Keaton, Abott and Costello, and other beloved family-friendly films on a big screen. This week see the witty 1940 rom com His Girl Friday. High-octane editor Cary Grant bulldozes one last scoop from soon-to-be-remarried (to Ralph Bellamy!) reporter/ex-wife Rosalind Russell, in gender-transposed…
🎟 $13
Earth Day 2024 Union Square 14th Street & Fourth Avenue,
Connect to environmental campaigns, green lifestyle products, and interesting people doing great green work at an annual festival. Features dozens of exhibitors, interactive displays, live performances, and kids' activities.
Galli Theater: The Three Little Pigs Galli Theater 72 Warren St,
See an updated version of a classic fairy tale in an intimate theater. Gordy, Perkey and Snoozy pigs have left the nest and must build houses of their own. One settles for a quick fix. The other, puts a little elbow grease into it. But only one takes the time to make a house that…
🎟 $25/adults, $20/kids