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Sharks, A New Exhibition
- Dec. 15, 2021 - Jun. 30, 2022 , Wednesdays–Sundays, 10am–5:30pm
- The American Museum of Natural History
- 200 Central Park W., Upper West Side
- All Ages
- Starting at $16.50 for Children (3-12) and $28 for Adults
The new exhibition Sharks features dozens of life-sized models, fossils, touch-free interactive exhibits, and more
Weekly Magic The Gathering Draft
- Jan. 07, 2022 - Jun. 24, 2022 , Fridays, 6pm
- Dragon Den & Dungeon Hall
- 102 Main Street , Nyack
- All Ages
- $20
Veterans of the game and newcomers alike are invited to pass around packs of cards and build a deck on the fly to participate in a Swiss tournament for a chance at prizes!
Toddler Time
- Jan. 08, 2022 - Jun. 25, 2022 , Saturdays, 10-11am
- Bounce! Trampoline Sports
- 612 Corporate Way, Valley Cottage
- Baby
- $12 per toddler; parents jump free
During Toddler Time, your child gets to use the entire facility in a quieter environment just for their age group.
In Person Italian Art and Craft
- Jan. 11, 2022 - Jun. 18, 2022 , Tuesdays, 5-6pm; Saturdays, 4-5pm
- Speakitaly NYC
- 49 West 28th Street, Chelsea
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- $30
Kids will create a wonderful array of arts and crafts projects using traditional Italian materials. Ages 4-10.
Traveling Exhibit: Age of the Dinosaurs
- Jan. 22, 2022 - May. 29, 2022 , Tuesdays-Fridays, 10am - 3pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-5pm-
- Long Island Children's Museum
- 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City
- All Ages
- $15; $14 seniors 65 and older; free for members and children younger than 1
Go back in tine and experience animatronic prehistoric creatures that look, move and make sounds as they did when they roamed the earth.
CSTL Dinosaurs! and Live Animal Exhibit
- Feb. 14, 2022 - Jul. 11, 2022 , Thursdays-Tuesdays, 10am-4pm
- The Center for Science teaching and Learning
- 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre
- All Ages
- $15; $12 ages 1-12
See robotic and skeletal life size dinosaurs and live animals such as snakes, emus, turtles and lots more in natural settings! Hands on activities and a dino dig too!
Wake up, Daisy!
- Feb. 18, 2022 - Dec. 23, 2022 , Fridays-Sundays, 11am and 1pm
- Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park
- W. 79th Street and West Drive, Upper West Side
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- $12; $8 child
This original take on "Sleeping Beauty" is set on New York City’s Upper West Side and is perfect for today’s modern age.
Minecraft: The Exhibition
- Feb. 18, 2022 - Sep. 05, 2022 , Wednesdays-Sundays, 10am-5pm
- Liberty Science Center
- 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City
- All Ages
- $8 plus admission: at the door: $29.99; $24.99 ages 2-12; an advance: $27.99; $22.99 ages 2-12
This massive exhibition celebrates creative expression, community crafting, and the quest to build a better world—both inside and outside the game.
Wings Over Water Giant-Screen Film
- Mar. 02, 2022 - Jul. 03, 2022 , 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, and 4:30pm when museum is open
- American Museum of Natural History
- 200 Central Park West, Upper West Side
- All Ages
- Tickets that include admission to Wings Over Water start at $28 for adults, $16.50 for children (ages 3-12), and $22.50 for seniors and students.
The film captures the triumphs and challenges of the Sandhill Crane, Yellow Warbler, and Mallard Duck, as they defy all odds and soar across mountains, deserts, cities, and forests to migrate home to raise their young.
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- Mar. 19, 2022 - Jun. 25, 2022 , Saturdays, 11-11:30am and 1-1:30pm
- Westfield Garden State Plaza
- One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
- All Ages
- Admission is free; $10 VIP Option
Come out and see the best of Broadway for kids every Saturday featuring songs and scenes from hit Broadway shows.
Tea & Play: A free Parent & Child Class
- Mar. 23, 2022 - Jun. 01, 2022 , 9-11am
- The Waldorf School of Garden City
- 225 Cambridge Ave., Garden City
- Pre-school & younger, Adult
- FREE
If you are interested in experiencing and learning about the Waldorf School's Parent and Child Program, the school invites you and your little one(s) between the ages of 1 - 3 years old to attend this free "Tea and Play" Parent and Child class.
Urban Farm Volunteers
- Mar. 27, 2022 - Oct. 16, 2022 , Sundays, 10am-1pm **NO SESSIONS May 1, May 22, and June 19**
- Randall's Island Park
- 10 Central Road, East Harlem
- All Ages
- FREE
Volunteer to help manage this one-acre Urban Farm.
Picture the Dream: The Story of the Civil Rights Movement Through Children’s Books
- Apr. 01, 2022 - Jul. 24, 2022 , Wednesday-Thursday, 11am-5pm; Friday, 11am-8pm; Saturday-Sunday, 11am-5pm
- New-York Historical Society Museum
- 170 Central Park West, New York
- All Ages
- $22; $17 Seniors, Educators, Active Military; $13 Students; $6 Kids (5–13 years old); free for children younger than 5; Admission is pay-as-you-wish from 6–8 pm on Fridays.
See the first exhibition to delve into the events, people, and themes of the civil rights movement through children's picture books.
'Faces of the Wild' Endangered Animal Sculptures
- Apr. 01, 2022 - Jul. 31, 2022 , Anytime
- Ruth Wittenberg Triangle
- 421 6th Ave, New York
- All Ages
- FREE
Australian artists and conservationists, Gillie and Marc Schattner, are unveiling their "Faces of the Wild" installation in Greenwich Vil...
Bethel Woods Special Exhibit & Art Fair
- Apr. 01, 2022 - Dec. 31, 2022 , 10am-5pm, daily
- Museum at Bethel Woods
- 200 Hurd Rd, Bethel
- All Ages
- $5
The Museum at Bethel Woods, located on the grounds of the 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair, is excited to announce the opening of its 2022 Special...
The Wonder: Inspired by the movie 'Alice in Wonderland'
- Apr. 01, 2022 - May. 15, 2022 , Wednesdays and Thursdays, 6-8pm; Fridays, 6-10pm; Saturdays, 12-10pm; Sundays, 12-8pm
- The Wonder Pop Up
- 300 Main Street, Farmingdale
- All Ages
- $27 sitting fee
For those both curious and curiouser, Unique Social Events presents a whimsical wonderland pop up inspired by the movie Alice in Wonderland! Fall d...
Firepit Fridays
- Apr. 01, 2022 - Jun. 19, 2022 , Fridays, 5-9pm
- The Adventure Park at Long Island
- 75 Colonial Springs Rd. East Gate, Wheatley Heights
- All Ages
- $49
Climb high in the trees and then get cozy by the fire.
Charles White: Influences exhibit
- Apr. 02, 2022 - Jun. 11, 2022 , Monday-Saturday, 11am-4pm
- Rockland Center for the Arts
- 27 S. Greenbush Rd., West Nyack
- All Ages
- FREE
Rockland Center for the Arts (RoCA) is proud to present for its 75th Anniversary year, Charles White: Influences, an exhibition in partner...
See, Observe, Think, Reflect, Internalize: Photography by Collette V. Fournier
- Apr. 02, 2022 - Jun. 11, 2022 , Monday-Saturday, 11am-4pm
- Rockland Center for the Arts
- 27 S. Greenbush Rd., West Nyack
- All Ages
- FREE
Collette V. Fournier's award-winning photographic work will grace Gallery One and Gallery Two, opening this April in an exhibit titled "Se...
Farm Exploration Days
- Apr. 02, 2022 - Oct. 08, 2022 , Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-4pm **NO SESSION 9/10**
- Randall's Island Park Alliance
- 10 Central Road, Harlem
- All Ages
- FREE
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs!
Glow in the Park at The Adventure Park at Long Island
- Apr. 02, 2022 - Nov. 05, 2022 , Saturdays, 6-10pm
- Adventure Park
- 75 Colonial Springs Road, Wheatley Heights
- All Ages
- $54
The evening Glow in the Park events allow you to zipline through trees lit up by glow attire, colored lights, music and more!
See, Observe, Think, Reflect, Internalize: Photography by Collette V. Fournier
- Apr. 02, 2022 - Jun. 11, 2022 , 11am-4pm
- RoCA Rockland Center for the Arts
- 27 S. Greenbush Rd. , West Nyack
- All Ages
- FREE
Titled 'See, Observe, Think, Reflect, Internalize,' Collette V. Fournier's exhibit is a documentation of her photography and photojournalism travels around the globe, beyond her search for roots of African American people and how slavery was acknowledged in Africa.
Smorgasburg
- Apr. 03, 2022 - Oct. 30, 2022 , Sundays, 11am-6pm
- Prospect Park Breeze Hill
- Lincoln Road Park Entrance, Prospect Lefferts Gardens
- All Ages
- Admission is free, prices vary for goods
Smorgasburg, presented in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance, is considered the “Woodstock of Eating.” Local and regional food purveyors will gather to offer a range of cuisines.
Storytime for the Little Ones
- Apr. 06, 2022 - Jun. 29, 2022 , Wednesdays, 11am
- Barnes & Noble - Nanuet
- 140 Rockland Plaza, Nanuet
- Baby, Pre-school & younger
- FREE
Bring your little ones to listen to a variety of selections from the Children's Department.
Crafternoons
- Apr. 06, 2022 - May. 31, 2022 , Thursdays-Sundays, 11am-4pm
- The Whaling Museum and Education Center
- 279 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor
- All Ages
- $10; $5 member plus admission: $6; $5 seniors 62 and older and children 4-18; free for children 3 and younger and those with Active Military with ID
Explore the exhibits and help yourself to seasonal, self-serve crafts in the workshop.
Scrimshaw Detectives
- Apr. 07, 2022 - May. 31, 2022 , Thursdays-Sundays, 11am-4pm
- The Whaling Museum and Education Center
- 279 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- $10; $5 member plus admission: $6; $5 seniors 62 and older and children 4-18; free for children 3 and younger and those with Active Military with ID
Spy around the museum and look for clues to uncover secret meanings hidden in scrimshaw art on display then design and etch your own scrimshaw keepsake box to take home.
Mommy & Me: Animal Kingdom (Morning)
- Apr. 08, 2022 - Sep. 30, 2022 , Fridays, 10am
- Westmoreland Sanctuary
- 260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Mount Kisco
- Baby, Pre-school & younger
- $10
Come with your child every Friday to make a new animal friend!
Mommy & Me: Animal Kingdom (Afternoon)
- Apr. 08, 2022 - Sep. 30, 2022 , Fridays, 1pm
- Westmoreland Sanctuary
- 260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Mount Kisco
- Baby, Pre-school & younger
- $10
Come with your child every Friday to make a new animal friend!
Rock N' Roll Family Jam
- Apr. 09, 2022 - Nov. 19, 2022 , Saturdays, 11am
- Astoria Park
- 19 19th St., Astoria
- Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- $25
Bring the kids out for a jam packed adventure including family dancing and singing, parachute, "what's in the box", and the best bubble party in NYC!
Family Weekend Matinees
- Apr. 09, 2022 - Aug. 28, 2022 , Saturdays, 10am
- Time Out Market
- 55 Water Street, DUMBO
- Young elementary
- $15
See a family favorite film, create some art, then take a ride on Jane's carousel and grab a bite to eat at one of the concession stands.
Dinosaur Safari
- Apr. 11, 2022 - Oct. 30, 2022 , Mondays-Fridays, 10am-5pm; Weekends and Holidays, 10am-5:30pm
- Bronx Zoo
- 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx
- All Ages
- $41.95; $36.95 seniors 65 and older; $31.95 children 3-12; free for children 2 and younger
Dinosaur Safari is returning with MORE dinosaurs than ever before in a new experience that will immerse visitors in a recreation of a world that disappeared millions of years ago.
Disney’s High School Musical JR.
- Apr. 15, 2022 - May. 15, 2022 , See website for schedule
- Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts
- 2 East Main St., Smithtown
- All Ages
- $25
Disney Channel's smash hit musical comes to life on stage in Disney’s High School Musical JR.
South Street Seaport Museum Seaport Discovery: Exploring Our Waters with Eric Carle
- Apr. 15, 2022 - Jun. 30, 2022 , April and May: Fridays-Sundays, 11am-5pm; June: Wednesdays-Sundays, 11am-5pm
- South Street Seaport Museum
- 12 Fulton Street, New York
- Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- $5 ages 1-12; free for accompanying adult
Immerse yourself in the world of Eric Carle with activities, driving ferries on a giant play-table, learning about cargo ships through the eyes of a rubber duck., and more- all while exploring Carle's use of color and pattern.
Flipper's Roller Boogie Palace
- Apr. 15, 2022 - Oct. 16, 2022 , Mondays-Wednesdays, 10am-10pm; Thursdays-Fridays, 10am-12am; Saturdays, 8am-12am; Sundays, 8am-10pm
- The Rink at Rockefeller Center
- 600 5th Avenue, Midtown
- All Ages
- $12-$40
Roller skate all summer long in NYC at Flipper’s at iconic Rockefeller Center.
Flipper's Roller Boogie Palace
- Apr. 15, 2022 - Oct. 16, 2022 , Mondays-Wednesdays, 10am-10pm; Thursdays-Fridays, 10am-12am; Saturdays, 8am-12am; Sundays, 8am-10pm
- The Rink at Rockefeller Center
- 600 5th Avenue, Midtown
- All Ages
- $12-$40
Roller skate all summer long in NYC at Flipper’s at iconic Rockefeller Center.
The Roll-A-Rama at the Runway Rink
- Apr. 15, 2022 - Nov. 27, 2022 , Fridays, 4-8pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 12-8pm
- TWA Hotel
- One Idlewild Drive, Jamaica
- All Ages
- $20; $16 per child younger than 12
Take a spin around this outdoor rink (to retro tunes, naturally) near the 1958 Lockheed Constellation "Connie" airplane turned cocktail lounge.
Circle Line Spring Fling Day Cruise
- Apr. 16, 2022 - May. 15, 2022 , Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-2:30pm
- Pier 83
- 12th Ave & W 42nd St., Midtown
- All Ages
- From $49
Take a 30-mile cruise up the mighty Hudson River to 800 foot-tall Hook Mountain, across from the famed Sing Sing Prison, while enjoying vernal sigh...
Baby Animal Days
- Apr. 16, 2022 - May. 15, 2022 , 10am-5pm, daily
- Garden of Eve Organic Farm & Market
- 4558 Sound Ave., Riverhead
- All Ages
- $10.95 weekends; $8.95 weekdays; free for children younger than 2
Visit and interact with their baby chicks, goats, sheep, ducks and pig.
Queens Night Market
- Apr. 16, 2022 - Aug. 20, 2022 , Saturdays, 5pm-12am
- New York Hall of Science
- 4701 111th St., Corona
- All Ages
- Admission is free, prices vary for goods
This large, family-friendly open-air night market features up to 100 independent vendors selling merchandise, art, and food and featuring small-scale cultural performances.
Pinocchio
- Apr. 19, 2022 - Aug. 07, 2022 , Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30pm and 2:30pm
- Puppetworks, Inc.
- 338 Sixth Avenue, Park Slope
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- $11; $10 children
See Collodi's Adventures of a Marionette (1883) adapted from a WPA script by Nicolas Coppola.
Long Island Tulip Festival
- Apr. 20, 2022 - May. 15, 2022 , 9am-5pm, daily
- Waterdrinker Family Farm & Garden
- 663 Wading River Road, Manorville
- All Ages
- $15
Tiptoe through the tulips, play a round of mini golf, visit the barnyard animals and more.
Roller Rink at The Standard, High Line
- Apr. 22, 2022 - Aug. 31, 2022 , Mondays-Fridays, 12-11pm; Saturdays, 10am-12am; Sundays, 10am-11pm
- The Standard Plaza at The Standard, High Line
- 848 Washington at 13th Street, Meatpacking District
- All Ages
- $12 to 'Drop In'; $3 to rent skates
Take a visually immersive trip into a 1960's Mod-inspired rink and restaurant, with black & white checkered turf and playful seating surrounding the stark white, 136 person skating rink.
Big Risks: Creative Discoveries
- Apr. 23, 2022 - Jun. 25, 2022 , Saturdays by appointment and April 23, 1-5pm; May 21 and 22, 12-6pm; Saturdays by appointment
- Garner Arts Center
- 55 W Railroad Ave., West Haverstraw
- All Ages
- FREE
Big Risks: Creative Discoveries presents sculptures by Peter Strasser.
Whale Watching & Dolphin Adventure
- Apr. 23, 2022 - Nov. 27, 2022 , See website for schedule
- American Princess Cruises
- 2498 Emmons Avenue (Pier 3), Sheepshead Bay
- All Ages
- $65; $60 seniors older than 62; $45 ages 5-12; free for children younger than 5
Go on an adventure in search of whales and dolphins! Children participation will be encouraged.
Tiny Gardeners
- Apr. 25, 2022 - Jun. 06, 2022 , 10:30-11:30am
- Old Westbury Gardens
- 71 Old Westbury Rd. , Old Westbury
- Pre-school & younger
- Mondays, $145
Children ages 2- 3 are invited with caregivers for an interactive and engaging late morning program to learn through play with natural outdoor themes. One adult included with registration.
Roller Rink
- Apr. 25, 2022 - Oct. 31, 2022 , Mondays-Fridays, 10:30am-6pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 12-6pm
- LeFrak Center at Lakeside Prospect Park Brooklyn
- 171 East Drive, Prospect Lefferts Gardens
- All Ages
- $9.94 weekday admission; $14.26 weekend admission; $9.94 skate rental
Lace up your boots and groove to the cool beats.
United Skates at Atlas Park
- Apr. 26, 2022 - Oct. 16, 2022 , Mondays, 10am-10pm; Tuesdays, 4-9pm; Wednesdays, 10am-10pm; Thursdays, 4-9pm; Fridays, 4-10pm; Saturdays, 12:30-10pm; Sundays, 12:30-9pm
- The Shops at Atlas Park
- 8000 Cooper Avenue, Glendale
- All Ages
- Admission starts at $6; $6 skate rental
Go for a roll at this outdoor skating rink!
The Visionary Universe of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
- Apr. 27, 2022 - May. 29, 2022 , Wednesdays-Sundays, 12-5:30pm
- The Paley Center in New York
- 25 West 52 Street, Upper West Side
- All Ages
- $20; $16 Student/Teachers/Seniors/Veterans/First Responders; free for children younger than 12
The frontier awaits! The Paley Center for Media celebrates Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, the latest incarnation of the groundbreaking
Candytopia
- Apr. 29, 2022 - Jul. 31, 2022 , TBA
- Candytopia New York
- 111 West 32nd Street, Midtown
- All Ages
- $36; $29 ages 4-12; free for children 3 and younger
Candytopia transports guests to an imaginative confectionary wonderland with a one-of-a-kind full sensory experience and welcomes people of all ages to explore their sweet tooth like never before.
Green Meadows Baby Farm Animals & Children's Fun
- Apr. 30, 2022 - May. 28, 2022 , Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-4pm
- Green Meadows Farm
- 3159 Flatbush Avenue, Floyd Bennett Field
- All Ages
- $14 ages 2 and older
The Baby Animals Are Here! Come discover Green Meadows Farm new little additions- so many NEWBORN BABY ANIMALS plus all of their amazing other farm animals.
Kingdom Faire
- Apr. 30, 2022 - Jun. 26, 2022 , Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-7pm; Memorial Day, 11am-7pm
- Kingdom Faire Fairgrounds
- 600 Lee Blvd., Yorktown Heights
- All Ages
- Tickets start at $23 for adults and $15 ages 5-12; free for children 4 and younger
Experience this immersive live event featuring original performances, music, acts, shopping, games, and more!
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure Planetarium Show
- May. 01, 2022 - May. 29, 2022 , Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30pm
- Hudson River Museum
- 511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers
- Young elementary
- $16; $10 ages 3-18, seniors and students
Learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the sun, the moon, and more with your friends from Sesame Street.
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure Planetarium Show
- May. 01, 2022 - May. 29, 2022 , Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30pm
- Hudson River Museum
- 511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers
- Young elementary
- $16; $10 ages 3-18, seniors and students
Learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the sun, the moon, and more with your friends from Sesame Street.
Gilded Age Glenview: Historic Home Tour
- May. 01, 2022 - May. 29, 2022 , Thursdays and Fridays, 1pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 1pm and 3pm
- Hudson River Museum
- 511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- $16; $10 ages 3-18; $12 seniors and students
Glenview is an 1877 home on the National Register of Historic Places, designed by architect Charles W. Clinton. Explore the six fully restored peri...
The Sky Tonight Planetarium Show
- May. 01, 2022 - May. 29, 2022 , Saturdays and Sundays, 2pm
- Hudson River Museum
- 511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- $16, $10 ages 3 to 18; $12 seniors and students
Take an awe-inspiring tour of the night sky as seen from our area, with topics ranging from visible planets, bright stars, and the Milky Way, to pe...
We Are Aliens Planetarium Show
- May. 01, 2022 - May. 29, 2022 , Saturdays and Sundays, 3:30pm
- Hudson River Museum
- 511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers
- Young elementary, Tween
- $16, $10 ages 3 to 18; $12 seniors and students
Earth. It’s now a small world. The human race is connected better and faster than ever before, but what about elsewhere? Could we one day be ...
The Museum of Modern Art Presents “Matisse: The Red Studio” May 1 - September 10
- May. 01, 2022 - Sep. 10, 2022 , 10:30am-5pm
- Museum of Modern Art
- 11 West 53rd St. , Midtown
- All Ages
- $14-25
The exhibition focuses on the genesis and history of Matisse's The Red Studio (1911), a painting that has remained among MoMA's most important works since it was acquired in 1949.
Fifth Avenue Blooms imagined by Van Cleef & Arpels
- May. 01, 2022 - May. 31, 2022 , Anytime
- Fifth Avenue
- Fifth Avenue from 47th street to 59th street, Midtown
- All Ages
- FREE
To celebrate the arrival of spring and Mother's Day, Van Cleef & Arpels was invited to partner with the Fifth Avenue Association and imagin...
Ramsey Farmers' Market
- May. 01, 2022 - Nov. 27, 2022 , 9am-2pm
- Ramsey Farmers' Market
- Erie Plaza train station 2 West Main St., Ramsey
- All Ages
- FREE
Browse this non profit "pay it forward" farmers market that features over 50 local farmers and food purveyors.
Paint Workshop
- May. 02, 2022 - Jun. 02, 2022 , See website for schedule
- Jewish Children's Museum
- 792 Eastern Pkwy, Crown Heights
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- Included with museum admission: $15
Don a smock, grab a paintbrush, and join in on the fun to create a painted masterpiece.
Artist Stacey Creem's 'Victory Farmers' exhibit
- May. 03, 2022 - May. 27, 2022 , Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, 12-5pm
- Oresman Gallery at the Larchmont Public Library
- 121 Larchmont Ave, Larchmont
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- FREE
This May, the Oresman Gallery at the Larchmont Public Library in Larchmont, NY, will showcase the work of artist Stacey Creem in the “Victory...
Tails of Southampton
- May. 04, 2022 - Dec. 31, 2022 , Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11am-4pm
- Southampton History Museum
- 17 Meeting House Lane, Southampton
- All Ages
- $10; free for members and children 17 and younger
The Southampton History Museum opens the 2022 season with a new exhibit that combines historic photographs of people with their pets from its histo...
Tails of Southampton
- May. 04, 2022 - Dec. 31, 2022 , Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11am-4pm
- Southampton History Museum
- 17 Meeting House Lane, Southampton
- All Ages
- $10; free for members and children 17 and younger
The Southampton History Museum opens the 2022 season with a new exhibit that combines historic photographs of people with their pets from its histo...
A Barn Play
- May. 04, 2022 - May. 21, 2022 , Wednesday-Saturdays, 8pm
- Fort Washington Collegiate Church
- 729 W 181st St., Inwood
- Teen, Adult
- $25; $15 Seniors & Students with valid ID
Northern Manhattan's UP Theater Company presents a different kind of animal farm in the world premiere of Lizzie Donahue's "A Barn Pla...
Broadway Commons Carnival
- May. 05, 2022 - May. 15, 2022 , Monday-Thursday, 5-10pm; Friday, 5-11pm; Saturday, 12-11pm; Sunday, 12-10pm
- Broadway Commons
- 358 N. Broadway Commons, Hicksville
- All Ages
- Admission is free, prices vary for goods and rides
Enjoy rides and games for all ages and deep-fried treats, sweets and other carnival eats.
Summer on the Hudson: Locomotive Lawn Live!
- May. 05, 2022 - Jun. 30, 2022 , Thursdays, 10:30-11:15am
- Locomotive Lawn at Riverside Park
- Enter at West 79th Street Boat Basin Rotunda, Upper West Side
- Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- FREE
Moosiki Kids Musical Storytime fosters a love of reading at a young age with musical stories, interactive musical storyboard, and danceable original Moosiki music.
Fl!P Circus
- May. 06, 2022 - May. 16, 2022 , Mondays-Fridays, 7:30pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 2pm, 5pm and 8pm
- The Shops at Nanuet
- 5101 Fashion Drive , Nanuet
- All Ages
- $25-$55
With an enormous red and white circus tent, see the great motorcycles inside the Globe of Steel, and laugh like you never have before with the gleeful clowns.
Children's Read Aloud
- May. 07, 2022 - Sep. 17, 2022 , 11am-12pm; first and third Saturdays of the month
- Randall's Island Park
- 10 Central Rd. , Randall's Island
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Boogie Down Storytime is a family-friendly experience that cultivates early literacy awareness through joyful reading experiences. First and third Saturdays of the month, May-October
Fun on the Farm
- May. 07, 2022 - Oct. 08, 2022 , 2-4pm
- Randall's Island Park
- 10 Central Rd. , Randall's Island
- All Ages
- FREE
Enjoy family fun inspired by the farm, rivers, green spaces and natural areas. Saturdays, May 7-Oct. 8. (not July 30, Sept. 10, 17, Oct. 1)
Family Studio Art Workshop: Dazzling Icons
- May. 07, 2022 - May. 29, 2022 , Saturdays and Sundays, 1-4pm
- Hudson River Museum
- 511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- Included with admission: $10; $7 seniors 65 and older, students with valid ID; veterans; $6 ages 3-18
Use printed images of American and Mexican historical figures, including Frida Kahlo, and employ a technique borrowed from artist Mickalene Thomas.
Stranger Things: The Experience
- May. 07, 2022 - Jul. 17, 2022 , Wednesdays-Fridays, 5–9pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 11am–9pm
- Duggal Greenhouse
- 63 Flushing Ave., Navy Hill
- Teen, Adult
- Tickets start at $54
Discover your power in an immersive Stranger Things experience filled with fan-favorite characters, iconic locations and tubular monsters!
My Butterfly
- May. 07, 2022 - Jun. 12, 2022 , Saturdays, 11:30am and 2pm and selects Sundays, 11:30am
- Long Island Children's Museum
- 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- $9 with $15 museum admission; $7 members; $12 theater only
See this new musical comedy about an elf who becomes responsible for a butterfly egg after she accidentally pulls up its milkweed home.
Failing Forward
- May. 07, 2022 - May. 29, 2022 , Saturdays, 5pm; Sundays, 3pm
- STREB Lab for Action Mechanics
- 51 N. 1st Street, Williamsburg
- All Ages
- Tickets start at $25
The STREB Extreme Action Company brings its thrilling feats of physicality, grace, strength, and risk back to SLAM! This spring’s performance...
Tales & Tunes
- May. 09, 2022 - May. 23, 2022 , Mondays, 6-6:30pm
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Main Library
- 10 W. Ramapo, Garnerville
- Baby, Pre-school & younger
- FREE
For walkers under 36 mos. old and their adults. Stories, fingerplays, songs & bubbles! Limited registration for HKDPL district residents a...
DTBK Presents: Kid-Friendly Ping-Pong Happy Hours
- May. 10, 2022 - May. 31, 2022 , Tuesdays, 5-7:30pm
- Brooklyn Commons Park
- 2 MetroTech Center, Downtown Brooklyn
- All Ages
- FREE
DJs set the soundtrack on Tuesday evenings while you enjoy ping pong games with The Push.
Tales & Tunes
- May. 10, 2022 - May. 31, 2022 , Tuesdays, 10:30-11am
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Main Library
- 10 W. Ramapo Road, Garnerville
- Baby, Pre-school & younger
- FREE
For walkers under 36 mos. old and their adults. Stories, fingerplays, songs & bubbles! Limited registration for HKDPL district residents o...
Game On! @ the VILLAGE BRANCH
- May. 10, 2022 - May. 24, 2022 , Tuesdays, 4-5pm
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Village Branch
- 85 Main St., Haverstraw
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
For ages 7 and up. Play video games on the big screen, or other fun activities! No registration is required. A limited number of people may be allo...
THE BEAST
- May. 10, 2022 - Sep. 25, 2022 , Tuesdays-Sundays, 11am-6pm
- Pier 83
- West 42nd St. and 12th Ave. , Hell's Kitchen
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- $30; $25 child over 40 inches
Rocketthrough the water at a heart-pounding 40 knots for this adventure on the water!
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Teguh Ostenrik and his ARTificial Reefs
- May. 11, 2022 - May. 15, 2022 , 10am-5pm
- Children's Museum of Manhattan
- 212 W. 83rd St., Upper West Side
- All Ages
- $15; $12 seniors 65 and older and visitor with disabilities
Create a sculpture inspired by Indonesian artist, Teguh Ostenrik. Ostenrik founded Yayasan Terumbu Rupa, a non-profit organization that raises awar...
Let's Groove with Miss Lisa
- May. 12, 2022 - May. 26, 2022 , Thursdays, 6-6:45pm
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Main Library
- 10 W. Ramapo Road, Garnerville
- Baby, Pre-school & younger
- FREE
For ages 0-5. Let's Groove promotes learning through song and movement, and focuses on a variety of topics that encourage early childhood cogni...
Valley Stream Carnival
- May. 12, 2022 - May. 15, 2022 , Thursday, 5-10pm; Friday, 5-11pm; Saturday, 12-11pm; Sunday, 12-10pm
- Arthur J. Hendrickson Park & Pool
- 123 W. Merrick Road, Valley Stream
- All Ages
- Free admission. Ride cost varies.
There's something for everyone at this family-fun event, from midway rides and games for all ages to fair food for every appetite. Carnival adm...
Young Dance Collective: forever for now
- May. 12, 2022 - May. 14, 2022 , 7:30pm
- New York Live Arts
- 219 West 19 St. , Chelsea
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- $15-20
forever for now is a work about love. Authored and choreographed by five young artists, the show follows stories of falling in love, discovering heartbreak, and cultivating a deeper love of self.
Friday Fun @ the VILLAGE BRANCH
- May. 13, 2022 - May. 27, 2022 , Fridays, 4-5pm
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Village Branch
- 85 Main St., Haverstraw
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
For ages 7 and up. Friday Fun at the Village - Play video games on the big screen, or other fun activities! No registration is required. A limited ...
You're A Good Man Charlie Brown
- May. 13, 2022 - May. 22, 2022 , Fridays, 7pm; Saturdays, 1pm and 7pm; Sundays, 1pm
- Ritterhausen Theater
- 131 North Midland Avenue - Entrance on 5th Avenue, Nyack
- All Ages
- $15; $12 seniors and children younger than 12
Stage Left Children's Theater production of You're A Good Man Charlie Brown based on The Comic Strip "Peanuts"...
You're A Good Man Charlie Brown
- May. 13, 2022 - May. 22, 2022 , Fridays, 7pm; Saturdays, 1pm and 7pm; Sundays, 1pm
- Ritterhausen Theater
- 131 North Midland Avenue - Entrance on 5th Avenue, Nyack
- All Ages
- $15; $12 seniors and children younger than 12
Stage Left Children's Theater production of You're A Good Man Charlie Brown based on The Comic Strip "Peanuts"...
Babylist Cribs New York
- May. 13, 2022 - May. 22, 2022 , 10am-4:30pm, daily
- Babylist Cribs
- 693 Humboldt St., Little Poland
- All Ages
- FREE
Babylist Cribs is an immersive home where guests can experience editor-tested and most popular products, interactive brand partnerships and ed...
Dinos After Hours
- May. 14, 2022, 5-6:30pm
- Bronx Zoo
- 2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- $45; $36 members
You and your family will meet a modern-day "dinosaur" up close, compare the bones of dinosaurs and modern animals, and have an exclusive after-hours tour of Dino Safari!
Sheep Shearing Festival
- May. 14, 2022, 11am-4pm
- Queens County Farm Museum
- 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park
- All Ages
- $12; $8 ages 4–11; free for 0-2 year old's
NYC’s only sheep shearing festival features live music, historic farmhouse tours, kids crafts, a free scavenger hunt and more!
New Jersey Symphony: Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert
- May. 14, 2022, 8pm
- New Jersey Performing Arts Center
- 1 Center St., Newark
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- $35-$110
See and hear Star Wars like never before with a live orchestra!
BluePath Service Dogs Sixth Annual Walkathon
- May. 14, 2022, 10am-1pm
- FDR State Park
- 2957 Crompond Road, Lot 4, Yorktown Heights
- All Ages
- $30; $20 children
Walk for a good cause and enjoy food, games and all-day fun!
Reptiles Drive-Thru
- May. 14, 2022, 10am-2pm
- Sport Fishing Education Center
- Cedar Beach Marina, Babylon
- All Ages
- $25 per car
Take a ride with your family to meet the Sea Explorers Reptiles and explore some of the local inhabitants that call Long Island beaches home!
FAD Market: NYCxDESIGN
- May. 14, 2022 - May. 15, 2022 , 11am-6pm
- The Invisible Dog Art Center
- 51 Bergen Street, Brooklyn Heights
- All Ages
- FREE
Celebrate the New York design community's rising makers at FAD Market's NYCxDESIGN pop-up. See over 50 cutting-edge designers and makers pu...
A Palo Seco: Flamenco Workshop
- May. 14, 2022, 1pm
- Flushing Town Hall
- 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing
- All Ages
- $5; $3 Members & Children
Learn about basic techniques and skills of Flamenco music and dance, general body and rhythmic awareness, and the cultural and historic context of this Spanish art.
Birding Bonanza!/International Migratory Bird Day
- May. 14, 2022, 10am-12pm
- Randall's Island Park
- 10 Central Rd. , Randall's Island
- All Ages
- FREE
Go on a nature exploration looking for some of the migratory birds that use Randall's Island to rest and refuel on their incredible journeys to their final nesting sites for the summer.
Bicycle Rodeo
- May. 14, 2022, 8am-12pm
- Safety Town
- 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville
- All Ages
- FREE
Learn how to safely ride their bikes in a mock-roadway, kid-sized setting. Participants of all ages will be evaluated and given feedback on their bicycle-handling abilities, after proper bicycle safety skills are demonstrated.
Open Urban Farm Volunteer Drop-In Day
- May. 14, 2022 - Oct. 08, 2022 , 2nd Saturday of every month, 10am-1pm
- Randall's Island Park
- 10 Central Road, East Harlem
- All Ages
- FREE
Volunteer to help manage the one-acre Urban Farm! Whether you are new to the Farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come an...
Fairy House Workshop
- May. 14, 2022, 1-3pm
- Muscoot Farm
- 51 Route 100, Katonah
- Tween, Teen
- $25
Decorate a Fairy House for your garden. Ages 8 and up.
DTBK Presents: BKLYN Indoor and Outdoor Block Party
- May. 14, 2022, 11am-3pm
- Albee Square
- Corner of Fulton and Bond, Downtown Brooklyn
- Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Kids will have fun with free activities, including arts + crafts, soccer, bouncy house, music, and more. Perfect for ages 1 to 10!
Little Red's Hood
- May. 14, 2022, 1-1:45pm
- Highbridge Recreation Center
- 2301 Amsterdam Ave., Washington Heights
- All Ages
- FREE
Little Red’s Hood is a fresh retelling of the classic ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ tale updated with a modern sensibility that appeals to kids.
Young Researchers Conference
- May. 14, 2022, 11am-4pm
- Museum Village
- 1010 Rt 17M, Monroe
- Teen, Adult
- $15; $13 seniors; $10 children ages 4-12; free for children younger than 4
This event showcases all the original research being produced by local students in the Hudson Valley.
Zoo Peeps: Hop To It!
- May. 14, 2022, 9:30-10:30am
- Central Park Zoo
- 64th Street & 5th Avenue, Upper East Side
- Pre-school & younger, Adult
- $35; $28 members
Explore an animal theme get your toddler moving around the Zoo and see animals up-close!
Science of Spring/La Ciencia De La Primavera
- May. 14, 2022 - May. 15, 2022 , Saturday, 10am-11am; Sunday, 1-2pm
- Queens Zoo
- 53-51 111th Street, Corona
- Pre-school & younger, Adult
- $30; $24 members
This bilingual program is designed for early learners to explore through fun outdoor experiments and observations.
Birding Adventure
- May. 14, 2022, 2:30-4pm
- Randall's Island Park
- 10 Central Road, East Harlem
- All Ages
- FREE
Get a chance to look for and learn about the approximately 50+ species of birds that either live year-round on Randall's Island or are passing through.
Brass Bands Festival
- May. 14, 2022, 2-6pm
- Brooklyn Bridge Park
- 334 Furman St., Brooklyn Heights
- All Ages
- FREE
Enjoy a brand-new summer kickoff event that will feature both roving and stationary live musical sets by a diverse and energetic range of NYC's brass band community.
Japan Parade
- May. 14, 2022, 1pm
- Central Park
- Along Central Park West between 81st Street and 68th Street, Upper West Side
- All Ages
- FREE
Celebrate Japanese culture, art, tradition at the first annual Japan Parade in New York.
Concert: The Baroque Violin
- May. 14, 2022, 2pm
- Clarkstown Learning Center
- 9 Lake Road, Congers
- All Ages
- FREE
Enjoy the dulcet tones of Akiko Kobayashi's masterful violin playing.
...Cradle-Con - A Comic, Collectible & Pop Culture Con
- May. 14, 2022 - May. 15, 2022 , Saturday, 10am-7pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm
- Cradle of Aviation Museum
- Charles Lindbergh Blvd. , Garden City
- All Ages
- Day of event: $25; $12 kids; In advance: $20; $10 kids; $30 weekend pass
Meet and greet local comic book creators, find rare books and toys, show off your best cosplay and more!
Spring Fling Art & Music Festival
- May. 14, 2022, 11am-6pm
- Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce
- Deer Park Avenue, Babylon Village
- All Ages
- FREE
Explore, Dine & Shop Downtown Babylon with live musical entertainment, Merchant Sidewalk Sale, Discounts & Incentives and more.
Rooftop Cinema Club Midtown: Encanto
- May. 14, 2022, 2pm
- Skylawn Embassy Suites
- 60 West 37th Street, Midtown
- All Ages
- Tickets start $21.50 for adults and $13.75 for children 12 and younger
The tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondr...
ART360º / FORT GREENE
- May. 14, 2022, 12-5pm
- Fowler Square Plaza
- Fulton Street at Lafayette Avenue, Fort Greene
- All Ages
- FREE
Spend a spring day exploring and experiencing ART360º / FORT GREENE where you’ll be guided to some of the most iconic street art, instal...
Family Day: Fantastical Worlds
- May. 14, 2022, 11:30am-4pm
- Katonah Museum of Art
- 134 Jay Street, Katonah
- All Ages
- $12; free for members
Let your imagination run wild! Join artist Jeila Gueramian as she leads families on an adventure to create unique creatures and fantastical worlds ...
HAMILTON: The Family Scavenger Hunt
- May. 14, 2022, 10:30am-12:30pm
- Watson Adventures' Meet-up Location
- Broad Street & Exchange Place, New York
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- $17.50-$21.50
Follow in Alexander Hamilton's footsteps through the streets of Lower Manhattan, from Wall Street to Battery Park. Kids and adults work togethe...
The Long Beach Centennial Scavenger Hunt
- May. 14, 2022, 10:30am, orientation; 11:30am, hunt
- Long Beach Chamber of Commerce
- Kennedy Plaza 1 West Chester Street, Long Beach
- All Ages
- $12 per person
The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce and City of Long Beach will host The Long Beach Centennial Scavenger Hunt, an adventure based Scavenger...
Braata Productions 5K Fundraiser
- May. 14, 2022, 9am
- Brookville Park
- Brookville Park Brookville Blvd. (Entrance between Weller Ave and Caney Rd.), Rosedale
- All Ages
- $35
Braata Productions is hosting its second annual 5K fundraiser event.
The Long Beach Centennial Scavenger Hunt
- May. 14, 2022, 10:30am, orientation; 11:30am, hunt
- Long Beach Chamber of Commerce
- Kennedy Plaza 1 West Chester Street, Long Beach
- All Ages
- $12 per person
The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce and City of Long Beach will host The Long Beach Centennial Scavenger Hunt, an adventure based Scavenger...
Summer for the City: Sing New York
- May. 14, 2022, 2:30pm
- Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
- 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, Upper West Side
- All Ages
- FREE
Make your Lincoln Center debut and become a part of New York City's largest chorus—for one day only! The Young People’s Chorus of New York City, Fr...
The Constitution, a Secular Oratorio by Benjamin Yarmolinsky
- May. 14, 2022 - May. 15, 2022 , Saturday, 7pm; Sunday, 3pm
- VENUE St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church
- 157 Montague St., Brooklyn Heights
- All Ages
- $25; $15 students
Grace Chorale of Brooklyn (Jason Asbury, Music Director), in collaboration with Vertical Player Repertory (Judith Barnes, Artis...
Kids Roller Bounce
- May. 14, 2022, 1-7pm
- New York City Kids Events
- 110 Kosciuszko Street, Bedford Stuyvesant
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen
- $15-$20; $5 skate rental
Kids ages 3-14 are invited to go for a roll at this skate party!
...Festival on the Fairway: Putting the Country Back in Country Club
- May. 14, 2022, 12-6pm
- Holbrook Country Club
- 700 Patchogue-Holbrook Road, Holbrook
- All Ages
- Admission is free.
The Town of Islip Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs will host the first-ever Festival on the Fairway: Putting the Country Back i...
Collage Montage
- May. 14, 2022, 11am-12pm
- Westchester Children's Museum
- 100 Playland Parkway, Rye
- Tween
- $5 plus admission: $9; $8 seniors; free for members, children younger than 1, and active duty military personnel and their families within the same household
Join Meera Agarwal, Rye artist and instructor, for a mixed media collage workshop! In this workshop children will be shown a fun way to create art ...
26th Annual Highway Department Open House
- May. 14, 2022, 10am-12pm
- Town of Orangetown
- 119 Route 303, Orangeburg
- All Ages
- FREE
Bring the kids out for equipment demos and more! Free t-shirts for first 50 kids.
...26th Annual Highway Department Open House
- May. 14, 2022, 10am-12pm
- Town of Orangetown
- 119 Route 303, Orangeburg
- All Ages
- FREE
Bring the kids out for equipment demos and more! Free t-shirts for first 50 kids.
...The Surface (or, That One Time Atlantis Washed Up on the Beach)
- May. 14, 2022 - May. 15, 2022 , See schedule on website
- Engelman Recital Hall at Baruch College Performing Arts Center
- 55 Lexington Ave. , Gramercy Park
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
- $25
Actionplay, a Neurodiverse Theatre Company will present The Surface (or, That One Time Atlantis Washed Up on the Beach).
L.O.S. Returns to the Music Hall with Live Performances: Ellington and Gershwin- Rhapsodies in Jazz
- May. 14, 2022 - May. 15, 2022 , 11:30am and 1pm
- 92nd Street Y
- 1395 Lexington Ave., Upper East Side
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- $16-$54
As he plans the perfect season finale, Professor Treblemaker's program is leaning heavy on old-world classic; Duke Ellington and George Gershwin arrive to save the day (and get the house hopping) in a concert celebrating American composers!
Gazillion Bubble Show
- Nov. 05, 2021 - Nov. 27, 2022 , Fridays 7pm; Saturdays 11am, 2pm, 4:30pm; Sundays, 12pm, 3pm; Check website for Added Thursdays & Holiday Times
- New World Stages
- 340 West 50th Street, Hell's Kitchen
- All Ages
- $59-$99.50
Mind-blowing bubble magic, spectacular laser lighting effects, and momentary soapy masterpieces will make you smile, laugh, and feel like a kid again.
NYPL After School
- Nov. 29, 2021 - Jun. 01, 2022 , Mondays-Thursdays, 2:45-5:45pm
- Macomb's Bridge Library
- 2633 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd. , Washington Heights
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Come in for homework help from the tutor and Teen Reading Ambassadors, along with reading practice, help with school projects, and even snacks! Ages 6-12.
2021-2022 Free Faculty Concert Series
- Nov. 05, 2021 - May. 20, 2022 , Select Fridays, see schedule below
- Bloomingdale School of Music
- 323 West 108th Street, Upper West Side
- All Ages
- FREE
Bloomingdale School of Music presents a free Faculty Concert Series on select Friday evenings at the David Greer Recital Hall on 323 West 108th Str...
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