A4TY: Album for the Young

Symphony Space 2537 Broadway at 95th Street,

Hear 20 compositions written by Bloomingdale School of Music students, ranging from solo works for piano to works for small chamber ensembles of mixed strings, percussion, and winds.

Suggested Ages: 7 to 14+, Adult Friendly
🎟 $25

The Giving Tree: Interactive Musical Show

JCC Manhattan 334 Amsterdam at W 76th Street,

Shel Silverstein’s timeless children’s book, comes to life in movement and dance set to Tchaikovsky's beloved music. Excerpts from The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake are performed by a…

Suggested Ages: All
🎟 $15

Create-athon With Mimi Lien

Lincoln Center W 65th Street & Broadway,

Tony Award-winning designer Mimi Lien hosts Lincoln Center’s first-ever Create-athon for young artists. Through a hands-on workshop utilizing digital technologies, Lien will support participants in creating a prototype for a new art installation on the Lincoln Center campus. Consider how the design of the campus engages visitors and will work with others to devise ways…

Mozart for Munchkins UWS: Melodies in Motion

Church of St. Paul/St. Andrew 263 West 86th Street at West End Avenue,

Join an interactive family concert series that blends the elegance of strings with the playful charm of the piano. Playful elements allow audience members to become active participants in the music-making process – clapping along to a lively beat, conducting the musicians, and trying out during the instrument petting zoo.

Suggested Ages: All
🎟 $37, free/ages 12 & under
Event Series Lincoln Center Kids

The Storyville Mosquito

Lincoln Center W 65th Street & Broadway,

A team of 14 performers bring a story to life simultaneously on stage and screen, incorporating miniature sets, live puppetry, cinematography, and live music by musician and scratch DJ Kid Koala with a string trio. A young mosquito leaves his small town in the country to seek fame and fortune in the big city and…

Suggested Ages: All
🎟 $5-$25 (choose-what-you-pay)

Family Concert: Who is Mahalia Jackson?

Jazz at Lincoln Center 10 Columbus Circle,

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and special guest vocalist Tammy McCann pay homage to the Queen of Gospel: Mahalia Jackson. Enjoy inventive arrangements of Jackson’s significant recordings and lesser-known tunes and share stories of her commitment to fighting for justice and freedom. Born in New Orleans, the singer, band leader, and civil rights activist…

Suggested Ages: All
🎟 $20.50-$35.50

St. Patrick’s Day Slime & Cupcake Decorating

Play Street Museum 805 Columbus Avenue at W 100th St,

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at a new hands-on museum/play space. In addition to playtime, make a batch of rainbow slime and decorate a rainbow cupcake. Remember to wear or bring socks for the play session. Socks will be available for purchase upon arrival if forgotten.

Suggested Ages: All
🎟 $45/child, $10/adult

Shabbat Shabbang Jr + Settoga365 Purim Party

JCC Manhattan 334 Amsterdam at W 76th Street,

Join a delicious Shabbat dinner, Purim fun, and a lively carnival with bouncy houses and games. Children are encouraged to attend in costume. The evening will culminate with a gathering in the lobby for a Shabbat friendly, live family show, mishloach manot making and dessert. After registering, you will receive a form with the opportunity…

Suggested Ages: All, Adult Friendly
🎟 $25

Pint-Sized Playtime

Play Street Museum 805 Columbus Avenue at W 100th St,

Join playtime at new Play Street Museum for kids 3 and under. Get wiggles out, exercise problem-solving skills, develop social skills, and let creativity blossom. Remember to wear or bring socks. Socks will be available for purchase upon arrival if forgotten.

Suggested Ages: Babies to 3
🎟 $45

Shamarr Allen

David Rubenstein Atrium Broadway between W 62nd & 63rd Streets,

Join a free family-friendly show as Shamarr Allen brings his signature New Orlean sounds back to Lincoln Center. Hailing from the Lower 9th Ward of  the composer, writer, producer, and lead vocalist/trumpeter of “Shamarr Allen & The Underdawgs,” mixes include jazz, Hip-Hop, rock, funk, blues, and country. Enter on Broadway between W 62nd & 63rd…

Event Series R&R: Shabbat @ The JCC

R&R: Shabbat @ The JCC

JCC Manhattan 334 Amsterdam at W 76th Street,

Join free art workshops, live music, storytelling, food, indoor and outdoor play and other activities for all ages around rotating themes in a friendly, inclusive, multi-floor hang. This week, celebrate Purim. Make themed art and join singer Michelle Green and the MusicTalks band for a Purim celebration featuring a costume parade, dances, and songs.

Purim At SAJ

SAJ – Judaism That Stands for All 15 W 86th Street,

Join a free Purim Carnival with a bouncy house, face painting and games followed by a 6 pm pizza dinner and 6:30 pm sing-a-Long, multi-generation Megillah reading, & Purim spiels.

Event Series Forest of the Sea

Forest of the Sea

Children's Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) 212 W 83rd Street between Broadway & Amsterdam,

Learn about coral reefs through art-making and sensory play. Use mixed media materials to sculpt coral reef habitats while learning about this fascinating ecosystem. Engage in waterplay and scoop out pretend marine animals and corals while making up ocean-themed stories.

Suggested Ages: All
🎟 $16, $13/seniors, free/babies under 1

Easter Bunny Brunch and Easter Egg Hunt

Harry's Table by Cipriani 235 Freedom Pl S,

Celebrate Easter with an Italian flair at Harry's Table, including a special visit from the Easter Bunny, a festive brunch, and a lively Easter egg hunt. The egg hunt kicks off at 11 am; brunch follows at 11:3 0am.

Suggested Ages: All
🎟 $101/ages 2+

B’nai Jeshurun Purim Carnival

B'nai Jeshurun 257 W 88th Street,

Celebrate Purim with games, inflatables, costumes, activities, and snacks. The carnival will open at 11 am for 0-5 year olds and 11:30 am for everyone else. A quiet room will be available for anyone that gets overstimulated.

Suggested Ages: All
🎟 $30/ages 12 & under, free/adults

New-York Historical Society Sunday Story Time

New-York Historical Society 70 Central Park West at 77th Street,

This weekly program in a charming children's library includes the reading of a New-York-themed book, a related craft project and silly dances and games. Books change weekly and are often related to current celebrations and seasons. This month features books related to Women's History Month.

Suggested Ages: 3 to 6
🎟 $22/adults, $13/students, $6/ages 5-13
Event Series Living History

Living History: Step into Madam C.J. Walker’s Salon

New-York Historical Society 70 Central Park West at 77th Street,

Meet Madam C.J. Walker, the first female self-made millionaire in America. In the face of many challenges, she developed and sold a line of haircare for Black women and trained other Black women to start salons. Join historical interpreters to discover how Madam C.J. Walker developed a successful, nationwide business that benefited herself, and Black…

Suggested Ages: All
🎟 $22/adults, $13/students, $6/ages 5-13
Event Series Little New-Yorkers

Little New-Yorkers

New-York Historical Society 70 Central Park West at 77th Street,

Join museum educators in the lovely children's library for story time and crafts. Each class includes a special hello song, silly dances and games, a story book reading, and a craft to do after the story. Themes related to New York history and current exhibits change monthly.

Suggested Ages: 3 to 6
🎟 $22/adults, $13/students, $6/ages 5-13

David Rubenstein Atrium Concerts

David Rubenstein Atrium Broadway between W 62nd & 63rd Streets,

Lincoln Center presents weekly free concerts with artists from across the globe and community events for all in a spacious, welcoming atrium. Programming is for all ages (though some content is more mature, see the schedule), with room to dance in the back. Enter for shows on Broadway between W 62nd & 63rd St. No…