Things to Do This Weekend in NYC with Kids
We’re back with another round up of weekend activities for NYC families! Discover the best family-friendly activities and events happening in New York this weekend.
New York City is the place to be year-round, and during the winter is no exception. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and Holi, learn about animals or paint and sip as a family!
From museum exhibitions to outdoor adventures, there’s something for families to explore in the city that never sleeps.
Family Fridays at MoMath
National Museum of Mathematics | Details
March 15, 6:30 to 8 pm
Family Fridays is designed to bring family members of all ages together to enjoy a diverse array of engaging mathematical activities, promoting interest and enthusiasm among kids and adults alike.
Come spend time discovering the Finch, a robot that travels on the ground and can be coded by anyone from age 3 to 300 to draw lines, angles, and flowers, make sounds, or sense things in the environment.
Learn About Antlers and Horns
Queens Zoo | Details
March 16, 9:30 to 11 am
Join the Queens Zoo and explore the incredible world of horns and antlers through up-close animal encounters, exhibit exploration and more in this early-access drop-off program!
From the majestic antlers of the Roosevelt elk to the record-breaking horns of the Texas longhorn, you’ll discover how different headgear helps these animals survive in the wild.
Go on a St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt
Suffolk County Farm and Education Center | Details
March 16, 10 am to 3 pm
The Leprechaun’s are back and they’ve hidden their gold all across the farm! Scavenger hunt, wagon rides, photo ops and farm animals! Lots of fun while you search for that pot of gold. The scavenger hunt is self directed so begin whenever you arrive, and at your own pace!
Paint and Sip as a Family
151 W 30th St. | Details
March 16 and 17, 12 to 7 pm
Sip and paint, family edition! Come make a masterpiece and spend quality time with your “mini me”. They provide all the painting materials, fun atmosphere, drinks and snacks. You bring your child and leave with a Painting and memories to last a lifetime. Fun for the entire family.
Celebrate Irish Culture
New York Irish Center | Details
March 16, 3 to 9 pm
Back by popular demand, the NY Irish Center brings you its second annual St Patrick’s Day cultural feast, “40 Shades of Green.”
This remarkable cavalcade of local and international performers and personalities runs a continuous six hours as the NY Irish Center happily assumes the mantle of official hub of St. Patrick’s Day cultural activity. Stop by any time for 6 hours of continuous music, dance, and joyous mingling.
Celebrate Holi
PS 150 | Details
March 16, 3:30 to 7 pm
The festival of Holi is a celebration of joy, the coming of spring, and the colors of life. It is celebrated through most parts of India through various customs, the most popular one being the community coming together to throw color powder on one another while dancing and eating festive foods!
The event features Indian food (kid friendly options will be available), music and dance party, big variety of arts and crafts, performances by South Asian artists, and, of course, tons of color powder for a messy fun experience!
Learn About Terrific Turtles
New York Aquarium | Details
March 17, 9:30 to 11 am
Bring your small fry to the New York Aquarium for this fun caregiver-and-me class! In this toddler takeover of the aquarium, you’ll engage in hands-on activities, play with other mini-marine explorers, and meet animals up close. Start your morning with interactive family fun at this early access event.
Listen to the Music of Fleetwood Mac
Brooklyn Bowl | Details
March 17, 12 to 1 pm
Performing songs created by the most iconic musicians in rock history, The Rock and Roll Playhouse band offers its core audience of families with children age ten and under games, movement, stories and an opportunity to rock out in an effort to educate children and explore their creativity. The Rock and Roll Playhouse is an early and often first introduction to a child’s lifelong journey with live music and rock and roll. This week, listen to the music of Fleetwood Mac and more!
Take a Floral Trip Around the Form
Hicks Nurseries | Details
Through March 31
Hicks Nurseries’ 34th Annual Flower & Garden Show takes you on a tour of colorful gardens inspired by iconic celebrations from around the world.
From Germany to India, Mexico to Brazil, and China to the U.S.A., each garden brings to life the traditions that make these celebrations so identifiable. Plant material is timed to bloom during the entire course of the flower show giving attendees a wonderful experience from beginning to end.
Children can participate in a scavenger hunt to explore the display gardens and unique plants throughout the show.