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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.
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.
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...
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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...
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.
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)
Stranger Things: The Experience
- May. 07, 2022 - Aug. 21, 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!
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!
Title IX: Activism On and Off the Field
- May. 13, 2022 - Sep. 04, 2022 , Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-5:45pm
- The New-York Historical Society
- 170 Central Park West, Upper West Side
- All Ages
- $22; $17 seniors; $13 students with ID; $6 ages 5-13; free for children 4 and younger
A new exhibition immerses visitors in the spaces shaped by the groundbreaking 1972 legislation and reveals the crucial work of activists in demanding that their institutions live up to the law's promises.
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...
LEGO NINJAGO - Ninja Training Camp
- May. 20, 2022 - Sep. 11, 2022 , Monday-Friday, 12- 5:30pm; Saturday-Sunday, 10am-5:30pm
- LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester
- 39 Fitzgerald St. , Yonkers
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- $26.99
Go on a quest and complete challenges to level up your Ninja skills in the virtues of courage, generosity, honesty, wisdom, balance, and curiosity.
The Pigeon Comes to Jersey City!
- May. 21, 2022 - Sep. 05, 2022 , Thursdays and Fridays, 10am-4pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-5pm
- Liberty Science Center
- 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City
- All Ages
- Included with admission: $27.99; $22.99 ages 2-12; $29.99; $24.99 ages 2-12 when purchased in advance
Celebrate the art and characters author and illustrator, Mo Willems, with this hands on exhibit.
Sitting Pretty at FDR Four Freedoms Staten Park on Roosevelt Island
- May. 24, 2022 - Jun. 30, 2022 , Wednesdays-Mondays; 9am-7pm
- Four Freedoms Park
- 1 FDR Four Freedoms Park , Roosevelt Island
- All Ages
- FREE
Guests can sit in style at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park on Roosevelt Island. Fifty colorful chairs are set up on the Great Lawn for Park visitors to enjoy.
Natural Areas Volunteers
- May. 26, 2022 - Oct. 06, 2022 , Alternating Thursdays, 9:30am-12 pm
- Randall's Island Park
- 10 Central Road, East Harlem
- All Ages
- FREE
Open to Individual Volunteers Join in for some fun on Randall's Island! Volunteer with our Natural Areas Team to learn more about the restorati...
Mickey & Friends x CAMP: An Extra Big Adventure
- May. 28, 2022 - Jul. 31, 2022 , Mondays-Thurdays, 10am-4pm; Fridays and Saturdays, 9am-8pm; Sundays, 10am-7pm
- CAMP
- 110 5th Avenue, Chelsea
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- Tickets start at $24 on weekdays and $38 on weekends
Join Disney's Mickey & Friends on an interactive, immersive, fantastical adventure that's literally larger than life.
Sunflower Festival
- May. 28, 2022 - Jun. 26, 2022 , 9am-6pm, daily
- Garden Of Eve
- 4558 Sound Ave., Riverhead
- All Ages
- $10.95; additional fee for berries
Spend the day with unlimited access to U-pick organic to the Strawberry field, Family Fun Fields, pedal karts, hay tower, farm animals, spider web, and more.
Polkadots
- May. 28, 2022 - Jun. 26, 2022 , Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30am
- The Argyle Theatre
- 34 West Main Street, Babylon
- All Ages
- $16
Inspired by the events of The Little Rock 9, Polkadots serves as a colorful history lesson for children, reminding them that our individual differences make us awesome, not outcasts.
Strawberry Festival 2022
- May. 28, 2022 - Jun. 26, 2022 , Saturdays and Sundays, 9am-6pm
- Garden Of Eve Organic Farm
- 4558 Sound Ave., Riverhead
- All Ages
- $10.95; free for children younger than 2
Enjoy strawberry-themed foods in our Farm Café, fresh fruit smoothies, ice cream, and more.
Arts In The Plaza
- May. 28, 2022 - Oct. 29, 2022 , Saturdays, 10am-3pm
- Kennedy Plaza
- 1 W Chester St., Long Beach
- All Ages
- FREE
Arts In The Plaza is Long Beach's Weekly Arts Festival featuring handcrafted art by Long Island artists and live music!
Crafternoons
- Jun. 01, 2022 - Jun. 30, 2022 , Thursdays-Sundays, 11am-4pm
- The Whaling Museum & Education Center
- 279 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor
- Young elementary
- Free with admission: $6; $5 seniors 62 and older and children 4-18; free for children 3 and younger and those with Active Military with ID
Enjoy seasonal, self-serve crafts in this workshop.
...Ramblin' Dan’s Freewheelin' Band
- Jun. 01, 2022 - Aug. 24, 2022 , Wednesdays, 9:30am and 10:30am ages 0-4 years; 11:30am and 12:30pm ages 0-24 months
- Southampton Arts Center
- 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton
- Pre-school & younger
- $45
Driven by playful musicality and skillful guitar work, classes are about having fun in pressure-free and comforting atmosphere, helping kids gain confidence.
ESPN Presents Fifty/50: Honoring the Stories of Title IX
- Jun. 01, 2022 - Jul. 10, 2022 , Wednesdays-Sundays, 12-5:30pm
- The Paley Center for Media
- 25 West 52 Street, Upper West Side
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- $20; $16 for students, teachers, seniors, veterans, and first responders; free for children 12 and younger and members
The Paley Center for Media opens its doors to the ESPN Fifty/50 exhibit. Highlighting unforgettable moments of struggle and triumph, this immersive...
ESPN Presents Fifty/50: Honoring the Stories of Title IX
- Jun. 01, 2022 - Jul. 10, 2022 , Wednesdays-Sundays, 12-5:30pm
- The Paley Center for Media
- 25 West 52 Street, Upper West Side
- Tween, Teen, Adult
The Paley Center for Media opens its doors to the ESPN Fifty/50 exhibit. Highlighting unforgettable moments of struggle and triumph, this immersive...
Dior + Balenciaga: The Kings of Couture and Their Legacies
- Jun. 01, 2022 - Nov. 06, 2022 , Wednesday-Friday, 12-8pm; Saturday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
- The Museum at FIT
- 227 W 27th St., Chelsea
- All Ages
- FREE
The Museum at FIT (MFIT) presents Dior + Balenciaga: The Kings of Couture and Their Legacies, an exhibition featuring fashions by the two most impo...
Pirate Quest
- Jun. 02, 2022 - Jun. 30, 2022 , Thursdays-Sundays, 11am-4pm
- The Whaling Museum and Education Center
- 279 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor
- Young elementary, Tween
- $10 participant; Members $5 participant plus admission: $6; $5 seniors 62 and older and children 4-18; free for children 3 and younger and active military
Use a compass and a treasure map to solve puzzles and hunt for hidden treasure around the museum in this pirate-themed drop-in program.
Doug Panero Presents ‘Tunes in June’ Summer Concert Series!
- Jun. 02, 2022 - Jun. 30, 2022 , Thursdays, 6pm
- White Plains Plaza
- One North Broadway, White Plains
- All Ages
- FREE
This June, engaging, powerful and funky music is coming to White Plains in the form of ‘Tunes in June!’ This summer concert series is p...
Music in the Streets
- Jun. 03, 2022 - Jul. 29, 2022 , Fridays, 7-9pm
- Ridge Hill
- 1 Ridge Hill Blvd., Yonkers
- All Ages
- FREE
Every Friday, enjoy rock, funk, soul, and much more while grabbing dinner and drinks outside, or simply pause and take in the sounds after shopping the Market on Market farmers market.
Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster
- Jun. 04, 2022 - Jun. 26, 2022 , Saturdays and Sundays, 11am and 3pm
- New Victory Theater
- 209 W. 42nd St., Midtown
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- Tickets start at $25
This performance will surprise you with its cinema-sized story about fright, feelings and friendship. Ages 4-7.
Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster
- Jun. 04, 2022 - Jun. 26, 2022 , Show times vary; check the schedule on the website
- New Victory Theater
- 209 W 42nd St., Theater District
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- Tickets start at $25
With puppets, projections, live music and a story by Mo Willems, this performance will surprise you with its cinema-sized story about fright, feelings and friendship.
Around the Table: Stories of the Foods we Love
- Jun. 04, 2022 - Sep. 11, 2022 , Tuesdays-Sundays, 10am-6pm
- New York Botanical Garden
- 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx
- All Ages
- $30; $28 Students and Seniors; $15 Children 2-12; free for children younger than 2
NYBG will be growing edible plants from all over the world, delving into the science behind these plants, and inviting Bronx artists to design picnic tables that tell their own stories about the foods and food traditions they love.
“Mommy & Me” Yoga in the Rock Hall Museum Garden
- Jun. 07, 2022 - Jun. 28, 2022 , Tuesdays, 11am-12pm
- Rock Hall Museum
- 199 Broadway, Lawrence
- Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- Pre-registration per class: $15; Pre-registration for series: $50
Join a certified yoga and children’s yoga instructor for a fun and fantastic outdoor yoga journey through rainbows, the jungle, the farm, the ocean, and more!
Game On! @ the VILLAGE BRANCH
- Jun. 07, 2022 - Jun. 28, 2022 , Tuesdays, 4-5pm
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Village Branch
- 85 Main St., Haverstraw
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen
- 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 ...
BATMAN x SPYSCAPE
- Jun. 08, 2022 - Jun. 08, 2023 , Wednesdays-Saturday, 11am-8pm; Sundays, 11am-7pm; Mondays, 11am-8pm
- SPYSCAPE
- 928 8th Ave. , Upper West Side
- Teen, Adult
- Tickets start at $29 for adults and start at $22 for children 6-12 (recommended for ages 13 and older)
BATMAN x SPYSCAPE is an all-new interactive experience that will drop fans into the heart of a Gotham City mystery. This experience will take fans ...
Live at the Archway
- Jun. 09, 2022 - Sep. 01, 2022 , Thursdays, 6-8pm
- The Dumbo Archway
- Water Street between Anchorage Place and Adams Street, DUMBO
- All Ages
- FREE
Live at the Archway is an annual series of free concerts and interactive visual arts programming in the unique setting of the DUMBO Archway.
Lavender Fields Forever
- Jun. 11, 2022 - Jul. 24, 2022 , Saturdays and Sundays, 9am-6pm
- Garden of Eve Organic Farm
- 4558 Sound Ave, Riverhead
- All Ages
- $10.95; free for children younger than 2
Admission includes unlimited access to U-pick organic Lavender Field, Family Fun Fields, pedal karts, hay tower, farm animals, spider web, and more. Lavender not included.
For the Birds
- Jun. 11, 2022 - Oct. 23, 2022 , Through August: Tuesdays, 10am–8:30pm; Wednesdays, 10am-6pm; Thursdays, 10am-8:30pm; Fridays-Sundays, 10am-6pm
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden
- 1000 Washington Ave., Crown Heights
- All Ages
- Included with admission: $18; $12 seniors 65 and older and students with ID; free for children younger than 12
Brooklyn Botanic Garden will present For the Birds, a multidisciplinary celebration of the interconnections of birds and plants. Anchored by a Gard...
River to River Festival
- Jun. 12, 2022 - Jun. 26, 2022 , See website for schedule
- Lower Manhattan Cultural Council
- 125 Maiden Lane , Lower Manhattan
- All Ages
- FREE
LMCC presents the 21st annual River To River Festival, Downtown New York City’s leading free summer arts festival. Experience a dazzling and wide-r...
Mi Abuela: Queen of Nightmares
- Jun. 15, 2022 - Jun. 26, 2022 , 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM, 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM, 9:00 Pm - 11:00 PM
- Gene Frankel Theatre
- 24 Bond St., NoHo
- Teen, Adult
- $25-40
Come join the audience for the premiere of "Mi Abuela, Queen of Nightmares," an award-winning play by playwright/filmmaker/writer/artist/actress Christine Stoddard.
DiscOasis
- Jun. 16, 2022 - Jul. 31, 2022 , 10am-4:30pm, daytime skate sessions; 5:30-10pm, nighttime experience
- Central Park Wollman Rink
- 830 5th Ave., Upper East Side
- All Ages
- Daytime tickets start at $17 for children and $23 for adults; Evening tickets start at $29; $10 skate rental
ill find yourself dancing and skating your way through a glittering sonic fantasia for the soul with a soundscape curated by our Groovemaster, disco and funk legend Nile Rodgers.
South Shore Mall Carnival
- Jun. 16, 2022 - Jun. 26, 2022 , Monday-Thursday, 5-10pm; Friday, 5-11pm; Saturday, 12-11pm; Sunday, 12-10pm
- Westfield South Shore
- 1701 Sunrise Hwy., Bay Shore
- All Ages
- Free admission and parking. Ride cost varies.
Experience the sights, sounds and aromas of the electrifying midway with rides and games and carnival cuisine for the whole family. Admission and p...
South Shore Mall Carnival
- Jun. 16, 2022 - Jun. 26, 2022 , Monday-Thursday, 5-10pm ; Friday, 5-11pm; Saturday, 12-11pm; Sunday, 12-10pm
- Westfield South Shore
- 1701 Sunrise Hwy., Bay Shore
- All Ages
- Free admission and parking. Ride cost varies.
Experience the sights, sounds and aromas of the electrifying midway with rides and games and carnival cuisine for the whole family. Admission and p...
Summer in the Garment District: Broadway Rhythm
- Jun. 16, 2022 - Aug. 31, 2022 , Wednesdays, 12-2pm
- Garment District Plazas
- Garment District Plazas , Midtown
- All Ages
- FREE
Enjoy the sounds of different local music artists each week.
Arts Gowanus ArtWalk on Atlantic Avenue
- Jun. 18, 2022 - Jun. 26, 2022 , 12-6pm
- Atlantic Avenue
- Atlantic Avenue, from Fourth Avenue to Hicks Street, Boerum Hill
- All Ages
- FREE
This 1.5-mile self-guided ArtWalk through Brooklyn neighborhoods of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn Heights, and Cobble Hill will include the works of local artists such as paintings, photography, drawings, sculpture and large installations.
Adventures from the Shed
- Jun. 18, 2022 - Jun. 25, 2022 , Saturdays, 9:45 AM
- The 14th St Y
- 344 East 14th Street, Chelsea
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- $5
It's Liondown's Birthday and Mary-Jo and her friends need to find a present in time for his party. Can you help them? Perfect for 2-5 years...
Kozlova International Ballet Competition
- Jun. 21, 2022 - Jun. 25, 2022 , Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 1pm; Friday, 7 pm
- Symphony Space
- 2537 Broadway, New York City
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- $40; $25 for students and seniors
Valentina Kozlova, former principal dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet and New York City Ballet, presents the 10 year of her International Ballet Compe...
Summer Fest 2022
- Jun. 22, 2022 - Aug. 13, 2022 , See below for complete schedule
- Cross County Center
- 8000 Mall Walk , Yonkers
- All Ages
- FREE
Bring the family out for FREE outdoor concerts, food trucks, Zumba classes and kid’s rock and roll shows, presented by NYC’s Rock & Roll Playhouse.
State Fair Meadowlands
- Jun. 23, 2022 - Jul. 10, 2022 , Monday and Tuesday, 6pm-12am; Wednesday, 5pm-12am; Thursday, 6pm-12am; Friday, 6pm-1am; Saturday, 2pm-1am; Sunday, 2pm-12am
- Meadowlands
- Meadowlands Fairgrounds, East Rutherford
- All Ages
- $38.99
With over 100 rides, free shows, and 50 food options, this Fair has something for all ages.
Bubbles in Bella Abzug Park
- Jun. 23, 2022 - Sep. 29, 2022 , Thursdays, 10:30-11:30am
- Bella Abzug Park
- 542 W 36th St., Clinton
- All Ages
- FREE
Bubble Master Gabe will conduct a FREE and family-friendly interactive bubble performance on Block 3 of Bella Abzug Park.
Summer Movie Nights: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
- Jun. 24, 2022, 5-9pm
- Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
- Pier 86, West 46th Street at Twelth Avenue, Hell's Kitchen
- All Ages
- FREE
See everyone's favorite Extra-Terrestrial from the flight deck of the famed and historic Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
Playtime Storytime
- Jun. 24, 2022, 10:30-11:15am
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Main Library
- 10 W. Ramapo Road, Garnerville
- Pre-school & younger
- FREE
Join the library for fun on Fridays! Stories & songs, sensory story time with cool activities, Fun with Non-Fiction, and more! Families we...
Children's Summer Reading Kickoff
- Jun. 24, 2022, 2-5pm
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Main Library
- 10 W. Ramapo Road, Garnerville
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Summer Reading Club kickoff! Acrobat show at 3:30 pm.
...Children's Summer Reading Kickoff
- Jun. 24, 2022, 2-5pm
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Main Library
- 10 W. Ramapo Road, Garnerville
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Summer Reading Club kickoff! Li Liu's Acrobat show at 3:30 pm, with fun activities happening from 2:00 - 5:00 pm.
...Children's Summer Reading Kickoff @ the Village Branch
- Jun. 24, 2022, 2-5pm
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Village Branch
- 85 Main St., Haverstraw
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Summer Reading Club kickoff! A Magic Show at 4:00 pm, with fun activities happening from 2:00 - 5:00 pm.
...Peekskill Film Festival
- Jun. 24, 2022 - Jun. 25, 2022 , 7pm, Friday; 11am, Saturday
- Paramount Hudson Valley Theater
- 1008 Brown St., Peekskill
- Adult
- $22
The Peekskill Film Festival was founded in 2015 to promote film literacy in the vibrant and historic Hudson River city of Peekskill, NY, and is an opportunity to view new works by emerging filmmakers, including features, shorts, documentaries, animation, and student work.
Live at the Valley
- Jun. 24, 2022, 7-10pm
- Jefferson Valley Mall
- 650 Lee Blvd., Yorktown Heights
- All Ages
- FREE
Head to "Live at the Valley" with Smooch, an emerging soul/funk band based out of Westchester, NY. Come rock out, kick back and have fun with your friends. Live music, craft beer, food trucks, vendors, kids entertainment, family games and more
Magnum Ice Cream & Nails.INC Ice Cream and Nail Art Pop Up
- Jun. 24, 2022 - Jun. 25, 2022 , 1-7pm
- Freehand New York Hotel
- 23 Lexington Ave., Stuyvesant Park
- All Ages
- FREE
You're invited to Magnum ice cream's Indulgence Studio- a FREE ice cream and nail art pop-up in celebration of the Magnum ice cream x Nails...
Live at the Valley: Smooch Band
- Jun. 24, 2022, 7-10pm
- Jefferson Valley Mall
- 650 Lee Blvd, Yorktown Heights
- All Ages
- FREE
Join the Jefferson Valley Mall for "Live at the Valley" with Smooch! Smooch is an emerging soul/funk band based out of Westchester, NY. C...
Coney Island Cyclone Roller Coaster Celebrates Its 95th Birthday
- Jun. 24, 2022 - Jun. 26, 2022 , Friday and Saturday, 11am-12am; Sunday, 11am-11pm
- Luna Park
- 1000 Surf Ave., Coney Island
- All Ages
- Admission is free; additional fee for rides
Luna Park in Coney Island, NYC’s most iconic destination for fun, will be celebrating the 95th Birthday of the legendary Coney Island Cyclone rolle...
Coney Island Cyclone Roller Coaster Celebrates Its 95th Birthday
- Jun. 24, 2022 - Jun. 26, 2022 , Friday and Saturday, 11am-12am; Sunday, 11am-11pm
- Luna Park
- 1000 Surf Ave., Coney Island
- All Ages
- Admission is free; additional fee for rides
Luna Park in Coney Island, NYC’s most iconic destination for fun, will be celebrating the 95th Birthday of the legendary Coney Island Cyclone rolle...
Peruvian Artisanal Craft Fair
- Jun. 24, 2022 - Jun. 26, 2022 , Friday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
- Cradle of Aviation Museum
- Charles Lindbergh Blvd. , Garden City
- All Ages
- Admission is free, prices vary for goods
Be there when the SUMAQ Peruvian Food Festival and the Cradle present the 1st Peruvian Artisanal Craft Fair in New York! This indoor craft fair wil...
Village of Mamaroneck Volunteer Fire Department's Carnival, Parade, and Fireworks Display
- Jun. 24, 2022 - Jul. 05, 2022 , 6:45-11:30pm, nightly; June 29 parade at 7pm; July 4 fireworks at approximately 9:15pm
- Harbor Island Park
- 123 Mamaroneck Ave., Mamaroneck
- All Ages
- Admission is free, ride tickets available for purchase
The Village of Mamaroneck Fire Department will host their 2022 Firemen’s Carnival at Harbor Island Park featuring exciting carnival rides for all a...
Firepit Fridays
- Jun. 24, 2022 - Sep. 02, 2022 , Fridays, 6-10pm
- The Adventure Park at Long Island
- 75 Colonial Springs Rd. Gate 3, Wheatley Heights
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- $49
Get cozy by the campfire after an evening of climbing. 7 and older.
Long Island FunFest
- Jun. 09, 2022 - Jun. 26, 2022 , Monday-Friday, 5-11pm; Saturday and Sunday, 12-11pm
- Suffolk Community College
- 1001 Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood
- All Ages
- $5 admission; $35 unlimited ride bracelet for those that are at least 36'; individual ride tickets start at $1.50
Experience the largest fair on the Island with FREE shows and entertainment, an Exotic Petting Zoo, the largest ride midway on the Island, incredible rides, delicious fair food, exciting game and more.
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.
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