Upper East Side
The Road: An Interactive Dance Performance at the Town School The Town School 540 E 76th Street,
Spark Movement Collective presents an original dance performance for all ages inspired by Cleo Wade's book What the Road Said, illustrated by Lucie de Moyencourt. Follow one child as they work through life’s challenging questions and moments. The audience will have a chance to interact and share what they think it means to be brave…
🎟 $10
Family Purim Concert 92nd Street Y 1395 Lexington Avenue between 91st & 92nd Street,
Get decked out in your favorite costume and gather with the 92NY community for a joyful and interactive family concert. Join 92NY Director of Jewish Family Life, Rebecca Schoffer and a rockin’ live band to embark on a musical journey to learn about the true meaning of Purim. Expect singing, dancing, celebrating, enjoying guest performances,…
🎟 $36
It’s A Marvelous Paper Bag World The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College 695 Park Avenue at E 68th Street,
Celebrate The Paper Bag Players' 65th anniversary season with a hilarious show with new work and classic sketches sure to entertain and delight. Enjoy freewheeling dances, lovable characters, whimsical music, audience participation, and the signature paper and cardboard sets and costumes.
🎟 $15-$25
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Fifth Avenue Fifth Avenue 44th–49th Street,
Get out your green finery and watch this festive procession of bagpipers, bands, and more. The parade starts at 44th Street & Fifth Avenue at 11 am and gets to 79th Street about an hour later. Avoid the midtown crowds by watching anywhere on Fifth Avenue north of 66th Street. Around 4:30pm at 79th Street…
Catalyst Quartet: Lost & Found in the Galleries Metropolitan Museum Of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street,
For the final time in their two-year MetLiveArts residency, Catalyst Quartet takes their place among the art, popping up around the Museum to help listeners discover the music that history has pushed to the margins. Join a program that casts a modern eye on the Western musical canon and highlights previously silenced voices—who knows, maybe…
🎟 $30 (pay-what-you-wish for NY residents), $17/students, free/ages 12 & under
Guggenheim Family Open House: Unexpected Materials Guggenheim 1071 5th Avenue at 89th Street,
Investigate how artists use unexpected materials in the exhibitions Going Dark: The Contemporary Figure at the Edge of Visibility and By Way Of: Material and Motion in the Guggenheim Collection. Come to the open house for artistic explorations for all ages, playful story time for younger art lovers, and more technique-focused, sketching and studio sessions for teens…
Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA Church of the Heavenly Rest 1085 Fifth Avenue at 90th Street,
Enjoy live renditions of catchy ABBA tune in a historic church under the gentle glow of hundreds of awe-inspiring (flameless) candles. The Highline String Quartet performs gorgeous classical arrangements of Dancing Queen, SOS, Mamma Mia and other hits. Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone.
🎟 $50-$76
Fabricated Nature: The Odyssey of Wonder Apple Bank 812 Lexington Ave & E 62nd St,
Explore an indoor forest of oversized fantastical plant and creatures (embroidered hand-sewn textile sculptures) at multi-disciplinary artist James Hsieh's temporary studio. Part of Artist-in-Residence Program by Art on the Ave's, a nonprofit community initiative providing artists with a platform to share their work with the local community.
Jewish Museum Family Concert: The Pop Ups & Studio Art Session The Jewish Museum 1109 Fifth Avenue at 92nd Street,
At 11:30 am, catch the pop grooves and high energy of the Grammy-nominated band The Pop Ups as they share a one-of-a-kind performance. Experience drawing with music, hilarious puppets, and an epic costume party just in time for Purim. Hear favorites from their hit albums Giants of Science, Radio Jungle, and more. After the concert, drop…
🎟 $18/adult, free/ages 18 & under
Start with Art/Art Trek Metropolitan Museum Of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street,
Fabulous museum educators engage children in conversations and activities related to a few works in the vast collection. Travel through time and around the world on a museum adventure. Discover favorite works of art and make your own masterpiece. This month’s theme is Threads of Friendship in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Textile Conservation…
🎟 $30 (pay-what-you-wish for NY residents), $17/students, free/ages 12 & under
Cooper Hewitt Family Program: Design Your Own Collection Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum 2 E 91st Street,
Explore the exhibition Acquired! Shaping the National Design Collection with a scavenger hunt. Then drop in for a design activity: What do you collect? Whether it’s shells, stickers, stamps, Pokémon cards, or sneakers, design a way to display your favorites. Take your design home and showcase your collection. Drop in any time 11 am–1 pm…
🎟 $15/adults, free/ages 18 & under
The Paper Bag Players + Studio Art Session The Jewish Museum 1109 Fifth Avenue at 92nd Street,
Celebrate The Paper Bag Players' 65th anniversary season, with a hilarious show with new work and classic sketches. Enjoy freewheeling dances, lovable characters, whimsical music, audience participation, and the signature paper and cardboard sets and costumes. 12:30-3 pm, drop into 4th floor studio to design a whimsical paper animal puppet inspired by animal imagery in…
🎟 $18, free/ages 18 & under
Guggenheim Stroller Tours Guggenheim 1071 5th Avenue at 89th Street,
Enjoy a special stroller-friendly tour for children 24 months and younger and their caregivers. Led by museum educators, this interactive exploration of current exhibitions includes touchable objects, art-making and adult conversation. Crying and napping allowed.
🎟 $60/family (includes museum admission)
NYC Discovery Lab: Nature in the City Museum of the City of New York 1220 Fifth Avenue at 105th Street,
In celebration of Earth Day, learn how the environment in New York City has changed over time. Hands-on activities for all ages include exploring indigenous plants and animals, a game that explores native and nonnative species and hearing the stories of NYC environmental activists who have advocated for beautification of their neighborhoods. Pick up an…
🎟 Suggested $20, $14/students & seniors, free/ages 19 & under
Discoveries Metropolitan Museum Of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street,
Join an in-person workshop to talk about and make art. For kids with learning and developmental disabilities and those on the autism spectrum. Free, though advance registration is required. Space is limited.
Freedom Art Jam The Jewish Museum 1109 Fifth Avenue at 92nd Street,
Join a Passover extravaganza featuring art, music, and dancing. Set yourself free to the joyful sounds of Daphna Mor and Saskia Lane, create a variety of Passover-themed works of art, add to a giant mixed-media installation, explore the galleries, and more. ASL Interpretation is available for the afternoon concert and art-making activities from 1–3 pm.
🎟 $9/adults, free/ages 18 & under
Family Afternoon—Threads Through History Metropolitan Museum Of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street,
Drop in for free, hands-on family fun at the Met. Look, imagine, create and learn about the collection. Enjoy a special puppet show and learn about how The Met preserves and conserves textiles. Families with children of all ages and abilities are welcome; recommended for children ages 3–11 years. Materials provided.
🎟 $30 (pay-what-you-wish for NY residents), $17/students, free/ages 12 & under
Adventure to Neverland 92nd Street Y 1395 Lexington Avenue between 91st & 92nd Street,
Join Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, and Captain Hook and fly away on a joyous journey to Neverland. This 45-minute theatrical celebration, a dynamic tale told by dancers, is a fun introduction to this classic story the power of childhood dreams and a beautiful celebration of song and movement. A soaring, swashbuckling adventure and heartwarming ode to…
🎟 $20-$35
Little Guggs: Mondays Guggenheim 1071 5th Avenue at 89th Street,
In this program designed for young art lovers and their parents and guardians, participants explore works of art on view with the goal of creating their own artistic expressions. Each program includes art looking, art-making activities, and a story.
🎟 $40/family (includes museum admission)
Met Storytime Metropolitan Museum Of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street,
Look, listen, sing, and have fun with Met educators. Join picture-book readings connected to objects in The Met collection every Tuesday & Thursday. This month's theme is Celebrate Black Stories in celebration of Black History Month. Recommended for families with children ages 18 months to 6 years. Choose from two half-hour sessions at 10:30 am…
🎟 $30 (pay-what-you-wish for NY residents), $17/students, free/ages 12 & under