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Friday, May 7
New-York Historical Society
Learn about the layered, diverse history of NYC at this fascinating museum. * Although the interactive Children's Museum is sadly closed, look for kid-friendly objects throughout - a Noah's Ark toy and historical fire fighting equipment, dragonflies in gorgeous Tiffany Lamps, and more discoveries. Free disposable stylus are available for touchscreens and in-gallery interactives including…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyMacy’s Flower Show – Give.Love.Bloom
Macy's annual Flower Show returns with mask, social distancing and a floral celebration of fortitude. Exotic flowers & plants from around the world transform the famous department store into a breathtaking floral extravaganza. Installations celebrating courage and positivity feature butterfly bridges and dragonfly dreamscapes. Lots of photo ops and an interactive Believe wall.
Suggested Ages: AllBrooklyn Museum
A hipper version of the Met features a huge, diverse permanent collection categorized by culture, as well as thoughtful visiting exhibitions from all over the world. * Separate timed tickets ($9) required for for KAWS: WHAT PARTY, featuring the famous Brooklyn-based artist who modifies popular characters like Elmo and Mickey Mouse to create inventive…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyOne World Observatory
Elevators climb 102 stories in 47 seconds to the 102nd floor of the Freedom Tower, the tallest building in America at a symbolic 1,776 feet. Incredible views plus lots of interactive and digital features including immersive audiovisual experiences, a 14-foot wide circular glass disc with high definition footage of the streets 100 floors below and…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyAdventures at Governors Island
Take a 300 foot-long, Zipline with soaring views of the city and Statue of Liberty ($14), find your way out of a 3,600 square feet Amazen’ Maze ($8), pick your level from three colorful, 25-foot high Climbing Challenge walls with a self-guiding belay system ($7) and/or play 18 nautical themed holes of mini-golf ($8).
Suggested Ages:LeFrak Center Roller Boating & Biking
In the southeast corner of Prospect Park, rent kayak and paddle boats ($16-$45) or a variety of bikes including kids trailers and tandem ($8-$45). Bike rentals come with a safety helmet; boat rentals include life jackets. A splash pad with 20 water jets opens in June. Food and drink available for takeaway from the Bluestone…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyLeFrak Center Roller Skating
Head to the LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park for roller skating daily in an outdoor, covered rink and the Dreamland Roller Disco every Friday night. Light fare and drinks available at rinkside Bluestone Cafe. Also enjoy bike and boat rentals, and stop by the Bluestone Cafe for refreshments.
Suggested Ages: 3 to 14+, Adult FriendlySeaglass Carousel
Spin under the sea in an aquatic carousel in historic Battery Park. Sit within iridescent fiberglass fish that glide through a (covered) spiraling nautilus of glass and steel. LED color-changing lighting combined with “water effect” light projectors and oceanic music create a magical underwater atmosphere for kids of all ages. Capacity reduced to 33%; not…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyEmpire State Building
Play tourist - without the usual crowds - on New York’s most famous open-air observatory. Take advantage of 360° views & see all of NYC including the Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, the Statue of Liberty and so much more. Also learn about the construction and history of the building - and see King Kong -…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyQueens Museum
An expansive open light-filled space (formerly home to two world fairs) on the edge of Flushing Meadows Corona Park hosts ambitious exhibitions, educational initiatives, and community-minded programming, See the city in miniature at the famous Panorama of the City of New York created by urban mastermind and World’s Fair President Robert Moses and more than…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyLucy Raven
Dia Chelsea reopens with an exhibition of newly commissioned works by Lucy Raven featuring two kinetic light sculptures occupying the entirety of the former Alcamo marble-cutting factory. In an adjacent gallery, she exhibits a film that was shot over two years at a concrete plant in Bellevue, Idaho. Together, these two projects explore properties of…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlySHOWFIELDS
The self-proclaimed "most interesting store in the world" features cool direct to consumer brands and rotating interactive art exhibits & brand-pop ups. Find a hidden fuzzy slide to a vibrant, dreamlike, fuzzy room created by Dominican American artist Uzumaki Cepeda as a safe spaces free from colorism, transphobia and homophobia. Hand sanitizer (in high-design dispensers)…
Suggested Ages: AllSouth Patch Kids NYC
Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Sour Patch Kids with a Sweets Bar serving with waffles to cake shakes more crazy desserts featuring the candy (take-out only), create-your-own candy mix station, fun NYC-themed photo ops and limited-edition merchandise. Masks & social distancing required (the store is spacious).
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyNiki de Saint Phalle: Structures for Life at MoMA PS1
* Explore Niki de Saint Phalle's vibrant, joyous work full of color and imagination. Featuring over 200 works, ephemera, and archival photos and models of her magical sculpture gardens/playgrounds around the world, the exhibition brings to life Saint Phalle’s belief that art can alter perception and shift reality. Look for fantastical creatures, interesting characters, recurring…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyHudson River Museum
Learn about the connections between arts, sciences, and history on a family-friendly museum situated on the banks of the Hudson River. * Border Cantos | Sonic Border, a unique and moving collaboration between American photographer Richard Misrach and sculptor and Mexican composer Guillermo Galindo, addresses the humanitarian situation at the wall between the US and…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyBreathing Pavilion by Ekene Ijeoma
Enter an illuminated outdoor sculpture for communal meditation and reprieve by Brooklyn-based artist Ekene Ijeoma and breathe in time with the changing light. Created in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and systemic racial injustice in the United States, Breathing Pavilion offers sanctuary at a time of intense hardship and loss. On Tuesday evenings, see site-specific musical performances.
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlySoissons Landing
Lots of space to lounge at two casual options with panoramic views right by the ferry. Island Oyster features easygoing summer fare, tropically inspired cocktails and panoramic views. Taco Vista has tacos, chips & gauc beer, margaritas and more. Expect lines on weekends. Open Wednesday–Friday, 12–6pm Saturday–Sunday, 11am–7pm
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyRuth Bader Ginsburg Bronze Statue
Make a free reservation for a 20-minute slot to view a new bronze statue of late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg bronze statue be unveiled at City Point by GillieandMarcArt.
Suggested Ages:Beat The Bomb
Kids and adults play together in a 1 hour video game escape room with a signature paint bomb ending. With hazmat suits, paint, lasers and smoke machines, take on Hack Attack, Laser Maze, Echo Chamber and Floor Grid, before reaching the bomb room game Cyberbot where you must drive a bomb-disposal robot through a maze…
Suggested Ages: 8 to 14+, Adult FriendlyMuseum of Ice Cream
Explore a sweet pop-up with 13 interactive installations across 3 floors. Kid favorites include a three-story slide, hula hoops, a the game room with mini golf, jungle gyms and more and a rainbow sprinkle pool with a slide and platforms (note you can no longer actually go on or in the sprinkles). All very colorful…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyNature Morte
Enter a dark concrete forest environment with variations on still life painting reflecting the global environmental crisis. multimedia works by 60 different include a pink mylar dolphin suspended mid-air, a sea dragon coming out of the floor, turgid bouquets, a melting garbage snowman, a gigantic bronze CGI lion and more. While the works depict disease,…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyLuna Park
Visit Coney Island's iconic seaside amusement park, home of the historic Cyclone and Thunderbolt roller coasters, dozens of family-friendly and thrill rides, dining, shops and more. Admission is now by timed-entry, unlimited-ride 2-hour wristbands The park is limited to 33% capacity with social distancing on rides and in eating areas. Afterwards play on the beach…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyTop of the Rock
Experience incredible views from 70 floors up. Three indoor and outdoor viewing decks offer breathtaking 360-degree views of the city - you start on the lowest deck, then head up to the better, higher views so plan your photos accordingly. Learn about the fascinating history of Rockefeller Center in the lobby and take a green…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlySoho Arts Walk
Walk around the historic and beautiful neighborhood of Soho stop by shops featuring beautiful art and. Meet a lineup of local artists.
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyChelsea Symphony
Come curbside to Chelsea Market along West 16th St on the first Friday of every month for a series of free, socially-distanced performances by musicians from The Chelsea Symphony. Enjoy participatory educational activities for kids. Part of Street Lab’s INSIDE OUT series focused on helping to bring the city’s cultural institutions outside, supported in…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyMuseum of the Moving Image
Explore film, TV and video games from nineteenth century optical toys to the latest in digital art with lots of hand-on exhibits in a spacious, modern building. * The hands-on core exhibition Behind the Screen features over 1,400 artifacts, from mind-bending optical toys to a real Chewbacca mask from the Star Wars films, footage of…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlySpyscape
Learn a variety of spy skills in an interactive museum and experience for all ages. * Test code-making and code-breaking skills in digital Encryption Challenge, lying and lie-detection skills in a Deception Challenge, observation skills in 360° degree Surveillance Challenge and strategy and agility in a cool laser tunnel Special Ops Challenge. Scores are recorded…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyThe Adventure Park at Long Island
Climb and swing in trees with 11 trails, 22 ziplines & 148 treetop platforms. * Ages 3+ can play in the a miniature course set up right above the ground (24 inches) with balance beams, a slide, nets to climb through, and a suspended house that sways. * Ages 7+ can try self-guided climbing adventures…
Suggested Ages: 3 to 14+, Adult FriendlyMoMath 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 5Sloomoo Institute
Explore a sensory playground centered around slime. * Walk & crawl through an obstacle course with a vat of slime, enter a glow-in-the-dark cove, take photos with slime-inspired art, play with a slime catapult and more. * Make custom slime at a 150-yard-long DIY bar. Choose from a variety of bases, scents, colors & so…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyShipwrecked Brooklyn
Play an indoor 18-hole miniature golf course and go on an adventure through 4 themed areas complete with theatrical scenery, lights, and sound. Use a bag gold tokens ($5) to bring the story to life through animatronics, video, and special effects as you make your way through the course. The course is ADA compliant and…
Suggested Ages: 4 to 14+, Adult FriendlyThe Muppet Movie
See Kermit sing “Rainbow Connection” in this 1979 road picture filled with cameo appearances, running gags, and Academy Award–nominated music by Paul Williams. Features Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, and Gonzo and more favorites. Also at 3 pm. Add on admission to the museum galleries and see Muppet memorabilia and puppets for $5.
Suggested Ages: 3 to 14+, Adult FriendlyLittle 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 7Pier 2 Roller Rink
Skate on a world-class roller and inline skating rink with a waterfront view and a top 40 soundtrack. Skate rental available. To ensure socially distanced skating, limited amount tickets must be purchased online in advance. Tickets will be available to purchase one week prior. Sessions are 2 hour each. Make a day of it with…
Suggested Ages: 3 to 14+, Adult FriendlyMozart for Munchkins: UWS
Dance and clap classical, jazz, and sing-along favorites while meeting the clarinet, bassoon, and french horn at an outdoor, socially distanced, interactive concert curated for little ones and their grown-ups. Children of all ages are welcome to observe, explore, discover, crawl, sing and dance to their hearts’ content, while parents, grandparents, and caregivers sit back,…
Suggested Ages: Babies to 10Museum of Math Folding Fridays
Origami expert Kathleen Sheridan teaches unique origami models. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold. To participate, you’ll need several sheets of printer paper as well as several sheets of square paper (size should be 5.5″ – 8.5”). Origami paper is preferred - available to ship now from the…
Suggested Ages: 7 to 14+, Adult FriendlySerra & Batia at Eataly
Eataly's rooftop restaurant has bloomed for the spring. Step into an evolving greenhouse to enjoy seasonal produce and floral-infused drinks. The floral decor and menu will constantly change to explore nature's bounty and biodiversity, month over month. A portion of proceeds benefit Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Children’s Garden. Online reservations recommended. Open rain or shine -…
Suggested Ages: AllLive Music at Industry City
Enjoy socially distanced live music - Bossa Nova, Jazz, Funk, 90s covers and more - on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday evenings & Sunday afternoons at this public art & high design hub. Also find cool art and photo-ops throughout the buildings and courtyards plus tons of great international food options & with lots of heated outdoor…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyFirst Friday at Bartow-Pell
Enjoy a free concert from the Ken Morr Band on the back terrace of a 19th century mansion overlooking the pebble court and large, lovely formal garden. Due to COVID-19 protocols, no refreshments will served so bring your own, plus a lawn chair or picnic blanket. Lots to explore on the extensive grounds including site-specific…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyFamily Movies at Skyline Drive-In
Watch favorite family movies including The Greatest Showman, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and more from your car in Greenpoint with killer views of the Manhattan Skyline. Parking spaces are first-come-first-serve basis so come early. Bring chairs/blankets etc if you want to sit outside your car (outdoor seating for those without…
Suggested Ages: 3 to 14+, Adult Friendly