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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...

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.

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.

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...

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)

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...

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...

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!

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...

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 ...

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...

BRIC presents ‘Re: generation’, 33rd Annual Student Exhibition

May. 19, 2022 - Jun. 12, 2022 , Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-6pm
BRIC
647 Fulton St., Downtown Brooklyn
All Ages
FREE

BRIC, an arts and media institution, announced its 33rd annual student exhibition, 'Re: generation,' celebrating the creativity of K-12 graders who represent a network of over 2,000 students across 43 schools and three community centers around Brooklyn.

BRIC presents ‘Re: generation’, 33rd Annual Student Exhibition

May. 19, 2022 - Jun. 12, 2022 , Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-6pm
BRIC
647 Fulton Street, Boerum Hill
All Ages
FREE

BRIC, a leading arts and media institution, is pleased to announce its 33rd annual student exhibition, Re: generation, celebrating the creativity o...

Fl!P Circus

May. 20, 2022 - May. 30, 2022 , Mondays-Fridays, 7:30pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 2pm, 5pm and 8pm
Smith Haven Mall
313 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove
All Ages
$25-

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.

LEGO NINJAGO - Ninja Training Camp

May. 20, 2022 - Jun. 24, 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.

Torah Unwrapped

May. 22, 2022 - May. 29, 2022 , Sundays, 1:30pm and 2:30pm
Jewish Children's Museum
792 Eastern Pkwy, Crown Heights
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Teen
Included with museum admission: $15

Torah Unwrapped! Journey along with the Jewish Children’s Museum and explore the craftsmanship to become a Sofer-Scribe. Uncover the his...

Into the Woods

May. 25, 2022 - May. 30, 2022 , Wednesday at 7pm; Sunday at 2 and 7pm; Monday at 3pm
The Play Group Theatre
One North Broadway, Suite 111, White Plains
Tween, Teen, Adult
$22; $18 seniors; $18 children 12 and younger

When a childless baker and his wife set out to lift their family curse by journeying into the woods, they encounter Jack (with his beanstalk), Cinderella (and her prince) and Little Red Riding Hood (and her wolf).

Dream in S.T.E.A.M.: AAPI Heritage Month

May. 25, 2022, 2:30-3:30pm
Throg's Neck Library
3025 Cross Bronx Expy., Bronx
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with the Throgs Neck Children's staff in an educational and interactive program focused on AAPI pioneers in S.T.E.A.M...

Science in Action-More Makey Makey

May. 25, 2022, 5:30-6:30pm
Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Main Branch
10 W. Ramapo Road, Garnerville
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

For ages 8-12. Participate in fun chemistry, physics, and technology experiments to discover more about the world around you! Registration begins 2...

Basic Principles for Getting (and Staying!) Organized

May. 25, 2022, 6:30-7:30pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 E. Main St., Patchogue
Teen, Adult
FREE

Learn simple organizing concepts and discover solutions to common challenges.

Eat, Watch, Read

May. 25, 2022, 6-7pm
Carnegie Library
160 W Main St., Patchogue
Young elementary, Tween, Teen
FREE

Talk about what you've been reading, watching, and playing.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Windy Windsock Making

May. 25, 2022 - May. 29, 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...

We Feed People

May. 25, 2022, 7pm
Jacob Burns Film Center
364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville
All Ages
$20

Enjoy a preview screening of the newest film from Academy Award-winning director, Ron Howard. We Feed People spotlights renowned chef Jos Andr s and his nonprofit World Central Kitchen.

We Feed People

May. 25, 2022, 7pm
Jacob Burns Film Center
364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville
All Ages
$20; $15 members

See a preview screening of the newest film from Academy-award-winning director Ron Howard. We Feed People spotlights renowned chef Jos&eac...

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...

Interludes: Ballet Hispanico

May. 26, 2022, 6:30pm
Belvedere Plaza
North End Ave & BPC Esplanade, New York City
All Ages
FREE

Time to dance! Come out for a Latin social dance workshop with Ballet Hispanico, one of the nation's largest Latinx dance organizations. T...

AAPI Heritage Month: Mahiwaga: Magical Stories, Dance, And Kulintang Music

May. 26, 2022, 6-7pm
Queens Public Library
Online
All Ages
FREE

Kinding Sindaw Melayu Heritage brings center stage the amazing magical stories from the legends and myths that are carried through dances with musical accompaniment of kulingtang gong music from the Philippines. Watch on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QPLNYC

Merrick Station Carnival

May. 26, 2022 - May. 30, 2022 , Thursday, 5-10pm; Friday, 5-11pm; Saturday and Sunday, 12-11pm; Monday, 5-10pm
Merrick LIRR Station
2099 Sunrise Highway, Merrick
All Ages
Admission is free, prices vary for goods and rides

Fun for the entire family with rides, games, and delicious carnival treats!

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Functional 3D Printing

May. 26, 2022, 6:30-8pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 E. Main St. , Patchogue
Adult
FREE

Ed O'Connor, library staff member and engineer, will demonstrate how he has created and printed a variety of 3D printed items to help out in the library and beyond.

Levittown Carnival Sponsored by the Levittown Chamber of Commerce

May. 26, 2022 - May. 30, 2022 , Thursday, 5-10pm; Friday, 5-11pm; Saturday and Sunday, 12-11pm; Monday, 5-10pm
Behind P.C. Richard & Son
2999 Hempstead Turnpike , Levittown
All Ages
Admission is free, prices vary for goods and rides

Bring the family out to ride their favorite and discover some new rides and thrills! Plus, games and their delicious canrvial treats!

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Intrepid Museum Celebrates 34th Annual Fleet Week May 26-30

May. 26, 2022 - May. 30, 2022 , 10am-5pm
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Pier 86; West 46th Street and 12th Avenue at Hudson River Park, New York City
All Ages
$24-33

The Intrepid Museum will celebrate the 34th annual Fleet Week, May 26-May 30, with a week of activities and events that celebrate the armed forces....

Live at Five - Outdoor Concert Series at the Science Museum of Long Island

May. 26, 2022, 5-9pm
Science Museum of Long Island
1526 N. Plandome Road, Manhasset
All Ages
$20; $10 ages 18 and younger; $5 members; additional $5 for all tickets purchased at door

Join the Science Museum of Long Island for their 2nd Annual Live at Five Outdoor Concert Series! An event the whole family can enjoy featuring loca...

Town of Clarkstown Memorial Day Event

May. 27, 2022, 11am, ceremony; 12pm, refreshments
Street Community Center
31 Zukor Road, New City
All Ages
FREE

Come and honor our veterans.

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Zerbini Family Circus

May. 27, 2022 - May. 30, 2022 , Hours vary; check the website
The Museum Village
1010 Route 17M , Monroe
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
$12, $10 children

The event features old-fashioned family fun under the big top, including jugglers, high flyers, clowns, high-wire acts and more.

Spring Gnome Homes

May. 27, 2022, 5pm
Westhampton Free Library
7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
Tween, Teen
Free with Westhampton Free Library Card

Decorate a flower pot so it's fit for a garden gnome (Registration required).

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Builder's Club

May. 27, 2022, 4-5pm
Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Main Library
10 W. Ramapo Road, Garnerville
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

For ages 5-12. Builder's Club - Have fun with LEGOs and more! No registration required.

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Playtime Storytime

May. 27, 2022, 10:30-11:15am
Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Main Library
10 W. Ramapo Road, Garnerville
All Ages
FREE

Join the library for fun on Fridays! Stories & songs, sensory story time with cool activities, Fun with Non-Fiction, and more! Families welcome...

PML Anime Club

May. 27, 2022, 6-7pm
Carnegie Library
160 W Main St., Patchogue
Young elementary, Tween, Teen
FREE

Talk about your favorite anime, manga, and everything Japanese.

Matisse Goldfish with Art Teacher Amy

May. 27, 2022, 3:30-4:30pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 E. Main St., Patchogue
Young elementary
FREE

For grades K-6. Art teacher Amy will teach you about Henri Matisse and show you how to make your own version of his famous Goldfish painting. Register.

Botanical Bonanza Holiday Workshop

May. 27, 2022, 10am-3pm
Science Museum of Long Island
1526 N. Plandome Road, Manhasset
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
$90; $80 members

Discover the exciting world of plants in this springtime workshop! Dissect plants to learn their parts, find the edible ones in the preserve at thi...

Family Saturdays: A Magical Midsummer

May. 28, 2022, 11am-12pm
David H Koch Theater
20 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York
Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
$22-$32 per person

Explore George Balanchine’s beloved ballet inspired by Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, see excerpts from this enchanting ballet and hear from the artists who perform it.

Spring Village Craft Fair

May. 28, 2022, 10am-4pm
The Smithtown Historical Society
10 Court Street, Selden
All Ages
Admission is free, prices vary for goods

Over 125 exhibitors are expected featuring fine art, photography, beautiful handcrafted items of every nature and selected elegant gifts.

Family Studio Art Workshop: Floral Bookmarks

May. 28, 2022 - May. 29, 2022 , 1-4pm
Hudson River Museum
511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers
Young elementary, Tween
Included with admission: $10; $7 seniors 65 and older, students with valid ID; veterans; $6 ages 3-18

Create a spring themed floral bookmark using popsicle sticks, markers, and pieces of construction paper.

Bronx Night Market

May. 28, 2022, 1-7pm
Fordham Plaza
1 Fordham Plaza , Bronx
All Ages
FREE

Come out to the largest family friendly foodie celebration in the Bronx complet with food vendors, kid zone, education booths, and more.

Family Day Celebration

May. 28, 2022, 12-4pm
Haffen Park
Ely Ave & Hammersley Ave. , Bronx
All Ages
FREE

Join NYC Parks for a Family Day Celebration. Activities will include games, obstacles courses, sports and much more!

Learn To Ride a Bike

May. 28, 2022, 11am-2pm
Pulaski Park
Bruckner Boulevard & Willis Avenue Bridge, Bronx
All Ages
FREE

Learn how to ride a bike through a variety of techniques.

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.

Season Opening Field Station: Dinosaurs

May. 28, 2022, 10am-6pm
Field Station: Dinosaurs
40 Fort Lee Road, Leonia
All Ages
$17.75-$28.75

Walk along wooded trails, check out life-sized dinosaurs and enjoy a full schedule of shows, games and activities during this 10th season.

Bethpage Air Show

May. 28, 2022 - May. 29, 2022 , 10am-3pm
Jones Beach State Park
1 Ocean Pkwy., Wantagh
All Ages
$10 parking fee per car

Arrive early to see the the United States Navy Blue Angels as well as many other incredible performers at this highly anticipated event!

Memorial Day Weekend Celebration

May. 28, 2022 - May. 30, 2022 , 10am-6pm
Harbes Family Farm
715 Sound Ave., Mattituck
All Ages
Free admission; $23.95 for Barnyard Adventure

Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with live music, great food, and family fun.

Memorial Day Weekend Celebration

May. 28, 2022 - May. 30, 2022 , 10am-6pm
Harbes Family Farm
715 Sound Ave., Mattituck
All Ages
Free admission; $23.95 for Barnyard Adventure

Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with live music, great food, and family fun.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

May. 28, 2022 - Jun. 18, 2022 , Saturdays, 11am
Theatre Three
412 Main St., Port Jefferson
All Ages
$10

Come on down for this daffy tale with a Queen, a Witch, a Princess with skin as white as snow, and seven crazy dwarfs that are guaranteed to keep you laughing from start to finish.

Sunflower Festival

May. 28, 2022 - Jun. 26, 2022 , 9am-6pm, daily
Garden Of Ee
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.

Rooftop Cinema Club Midtown: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

May. 28, 2022, 2:15pm
The SkyLawn Rooftop Bar at Embassy Suites
60 West 37th Street , Midtown
All Ages
Tickets start $21.50 for adults and $13.75 for children 12 and younger

Sing 2: Buster and his new cast now have their sights set on debuting a new show at the Crystal Tower Theater in glamorous Redshore City. But with ...

TALK: Bridging Technology with Traditional Media

May. 28, 2022, 3-4:30pm
Southampton Arts Center
25 Jobs Ln. , Southampton
Adult
$5

A discussion on how technology can serve and inspire traditional artists and those working in physical mediums.

Block Party 2022!

May. 28, 2022, 10am-1pm
Children's Museum of the East End
376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton
All Ages
FREE

You’re invited to join the Children's Museum of the East End as they kick off the season as only they can…during their fourth community BLOCK PARTY...

BAM DanceAfrica Community Workshop

May. 28, 2022, 11am-12:15pm
Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 6 Liberty Lawn
334 Furman St., Brooklyn Heights
All Ages
FREE

Caregivers and children of all ages deepen their engagement with DanceAfrica in this fun-filled, hands-on workshop, presented in Brooklyn Bridge Pa...

Side By Side Block Party

May. 28, 2022, 12-6pm
Flatiron Plaza
949 Broadway, Madison Square
All Ages
FREE

Don't miss the year’s best block party! This free-admission special event will get the Side By Side party started, celebrating our nation’s heroes ...

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.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

May. 28, 2022 - Jun. 18, 2022 , Saturdays, 11am
Theatre Three
412 Main Street, Port Jefferson
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
$10

Once upon a time. Long, long, long ago is where this story begins. Join Theatre Three for this hysterical retelling of a wonderful story. Snow...

Paint Fest

May. 28, 2022, 11am-4pm
King Manor Museum
150-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica
All Ages
FREE

Join the Women in Comics Collective at King Manor for their first in-person comic book festival in 3 years! This outdoor event will feature women-i...

2022 Opening Day Celebration

May. 28, 2022, 10am-3pm
Kennedy Plaza
1 West Chester St., Long Beach
All Ages
FREE

Shop from over 30 local artists while enjoying live performances by the Long Beach Ukulele Orchestra and Dave Kellan!

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Rockin' Reptiles Live Animal Program

May. 28, 2022, 1pm
Marshlands Conservancy
200 Boston Post Road, Rye
All Ages
FREE

Snakes, turtles, and lizards, oh my! These scaly friends of the reptile world certainly have charisma. See first-hand what makes reptiles unique. W...

Rockin' Reptiles Live Animal Program

May. 28, 2022, 1pm
Marshlands Conservancy
200 Boston Post Road, Rye
All Ages
FREE

Snakes, turtles, and lizards, oh my! These scaly friends of the reptile world certainly have charisma. See first-hand what makes reptiles unique. W...

Morning Farm Chores

May. 28, 2022, 8-9:30am
Muscoot Farm
51 Route 100, Katonah
Tween, Teen, Adult
$25 per family of 4

Participate in farm chores, helping the staff and learning what it takes to be a farmer. For families with children 8 years old and up. Six familie...

Colonial Candle Making

May. 28, 2022, 11am-4pm
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
690 Route 9W, Fort Montgomery
All Ages
FREE

Join Living History Presenter Tom Hunt for Colonial Candle Making! Learn about different types of candles and illumination from the Colonial time ...

Dog Man: The Musical

May. 29, 2022, 1pm and 3pm
Queens Theatre
14 United Nations Avenue South, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Corona
Young elementary, Tween
$15

Everyones favorite canine superhero hits the stage in an epic musical adventure.

Mosaic Street Painting Festival

May. 29, 2022, 12-5pm
East End Arts
East Main Street, Riverhead
All Ages
FREE

Join all the artists, musicians, and lovers of the arts, for a day Street Painting, Crafts Fair, Fine Arts Festival, Live Music, Drumming, Dance, Craft & Artisan Vendors, Theatre, Children's Activities, and more.

CAMP PGT Into the Woods Open House

May. 29, 2022, 2pm
The Play Group Theatre
One North Broadway, Suite 111, White Plains
Tween, Teen
FREE

Meet the kids and staff of Camp PGT! Tour The Play Group Theatre's 20,000 square foot performing arts complex! Jump into a theatre workshop wit...

Memorial Day Parade and Observances

May. 29, 2022, 5pm
American Legion Post 90
850 Mamaroneck Ave., Mamaroneck
All Ages
FREE

Honor our soldiers during this Memorial Day Parade followed by a ceremony of tributes and remembrances in dedication to our fallen.

BAM DanceAfrica Outdoor Bazaar

May. 29, 2022 - May. 30, 2022 , 12pm
The Plaza at 300 Ashland
300 Ashland Place, Boerum Hill
All Ages
FREE

The nation’s largest festival of African and African American dance, music, and culture is back with this beloved annual event.

137th Memorial Day Parade

May. 29, 2022, 2-3:30pm
Inc. Village of Hempstead
Greenwich Street and Marvin Street, Hempstead
All Ages
FREE

The Hempstead Memorial Day Parade is the oldest parade on Long Island and honors those who have died in our nation’s service.

2022 Memorial Day Parade

May. 29, 2022, 10am
Village of Cedarhurst
Central and Washington Avenues, Cedarhurst
All Ages
FREE

Watch the largest parade of the Five Towns as Veterans groups, police and fire departments, various local organizations and schools march along Central Avenue to honor those who gave their lives for our country.

Memorial Day Weekend Air Show Cruise

May. 29, 2022, 12pm
Freeport Water Taxi & Tours
211 Woodcleft Ave., Freeport
All Ages
$60; $40 ages 5-10; free for children younger than 4

See the Memorial Day weekend airshow from a public 28-passenger tour boat! Just remember to bring along your camera for some breathtaking photos.

Village of Monroe Memorial Day Parade 2022

May. 29, 2022, 1:30pm
Village of Monroe
133 Spring St., Monroe
All Ages
FREE

Join the Village of Monroe for their annual Memorial Day Parade and ceremony honoring those that have fought for our country.

Town of Newburgh Memorial Day Parade

May. 29, 2022, 10am, Memorial Service; 1pm, Parade
American Legion Post 1420
1171 Union Ave., Newburgh
All Ages
FREE

Join the Town of Newburgh to honor our soilders. The Memorial Service will be held at the Town of Newburgh Town Hall 1496 Route 300 at 10am. The pa...

Forest Hills Memorial Day Weekend Parade

May. 29, 2022, 11am, ceremony; 12-2pm, parade
American Legion Continental Post #1424 and Forest Hills Kiwanis
107-15 Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills
All Ages
FREE

The Forest Hills American Legion Memorial Day Parade returns with an opening ceremony followed by the parade down Metropolitan Ave.

Maspeth Memorial Day Parade

May. 29, 2022, 1-3pm
Maspeth Memorial Day Parade Committee
69th Street , between 55th Ave. and Grand Ave.
All Ages
FREE

Gather to honor America's fallen heroes.

College Point Memorial Day Parade

May. 29, 2022, 2-4pm
College Point Memorial Day Parade Committee
28th Ave. , College Point
All Ages
FREE

Honor our fallen heroes during Memorial Day at the longest running parade in Queens.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Contributions in Sciences and the Environment

May. 29, 2022, 11am–12:30pm
Van Cortlandt Nature Center in Van Cortlandt Park
246th Street and Broadway, Bronx
All Ages
FREE

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with NYC Parks! Rangers will connect you to the meaningful contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander scientists and environmentalists.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Nature Oru-Kami

May. 29, 2022, 11am-12pm
Fort Greene Park Visitor Center
Myrtle Avenue and Washington Park, Fort Greene
All Ages
FREE

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with NYC Parks! Origami has a great significance in Asian culture. Be creative while engaging in th...

The “Jews Burying Ground” and Historic Chatham Square Walking Tour

May. 29, 2022, 1:00pm
Museum at Eldridge Street
12 Eldridge St. , Lower East Side
All Ages
$0-25

Join historian Bradley Shaw as he expands on the history of Lower Manhattan during a historic walk to the Jews Burying Ground, the oldest Jewish Cemetery in the United States.

Say Cheese!

May. 29, 2022, 11am-12pm
FamilyLab
Online
All Ages
Sliding Scale

Welcome to FamilyLab: An everybody friendly gathering for families with young children ages 0-8 (siblings welcome). Centered around the family tabl...

Wild Survivors Family Workshop

May. 29, 2022, 10-11:30am
Science Museum of Long Island
1526 N. Plandome Road, Manhasset
All Ages
$20; $15 members

Work together to survive in the great outdoors! Head to the preserve and explore the essentials to roughing it in the wild: shelter building and ma...

The Little Neck Douglaston Memorial Day Parade

May. 30, 2022, 2pm
The Little Neck Douglaston Memorial Day Parade Assoc., Inc.
Jayson Avenue and Northern Boulevard, Great Neck
All Ages
FREE

Witness one of the largest Memorial Day parades in the Nation and salute the men and women in uniform that made the ultimate sacrifice.

Wyckoff Township Memorial Day Parade

May. 30, 2022, 11:30am
Wyckoff Township
Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff
All Ages
FREE

The Township honors those who served our country and especially those who gave their lives to ensure our freedom with their annual Memorial Day Parade.

Annual Memorial Day Parade

May. 30, 2022, 10am
Incorporated Village of Massapequa
Broadway and Commonwealth Avenue, Massapequa
All Ages
FREE

Come pay tribute to those who made the supreme sacrifice in defense of our nation.

Memorial Day Parade

May. 30, 2022, 11am
Village of Suffern
Lafayette Avenue, Suffern
All Ages
FREE

Everyone is invited to attend Suffern's annual Memorial Day Parade and ceremony. Local Veterans will be marching with the Suffern HS Marching Band, local dignitaries, boy scouts, girl scouts and more.

The Village of Elmsford Memorial Day Parade

May. 30, 2022, 10:30am parade; 11am service
The Village of Elmsford
East Main Street, Elmsford
All Ages
FREE

The Parade steps off from around the Fire House on East Main Street & continue down East Main Street & turn left onto South Stone Avenue. That is w...

155th Memorial Day Parade and Memorial Service

May. 30, 2022, 11am
United Military Veterans of Kings County, Inc. Memorial Day Parade Committee
3rd Ave. and 78th St., Bay Ridge
All Ages
FREE

The Parade kicks off on 3rd Ave. & 78th St. and runs along 3rd Ave. to Marine Ave., up to 4th Ave. then over to John Paul Jones Park on 101st St. f...

Memorial Day Concert

May. 30, 2022, 2:30-4:30pm
Green-Wood Cemetery
500 25th St., Sunset Park
All Ages
Event is free; $10 suggested donation

Bring a blanket, picnic, and all your friends and listen to works that commemorate those who served in the armed forces throughout our nation's history, while also highlighting music by some of Green-Wood’s permanent residents, including James Weldon Johnson, Fred Ebb, and Leonard Bernstein.

Whitestone Memorial Day Parade

May. 30, 2022, 11am
Whitestone Memorial Day Parade Committee
149th Street, Whitestone
All Ages
FREE

Support and honor our veterans at this annual Whiteston tradition.

Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony

May. 30, 2022, 10am, parade; 11am, ceremony
City of White Plains
Church St., Downtown White Plains
All Ages
FREE

The Memorial Day Parade starts at Church St. featuring floats, marching bands, and more and continues towards the Rural Cemetery on N.Broadway where memorial ceremony will take place at the conclusion of the parade at 11am.

Memorial Day Parade

May. 30, 2022, 10:30am, Monument Ceremony; 11am, Parade; 11:30am, Memorial Plaza Ceremony
Town of New Castle
Ridgewood Terrace, Chappaqua
All Ages
FREE

Commemorate Memorial Day with a Monument Ceremony at Victory Corners (King Street & Bedford Road), followed by the parade that steps off from Ridgewood Terrace, and concludes with the Memorial Plaza Ceremony at the Chappaqua Train Station.

Memorial Day

May. 30, 2022, 9am-5pm
St. Paul's Church National Historic Site
897 S. Columbus Ave., Mt. Vernon
All Ages
FREE

A recognition of Memorial Day, with a brief 11am ceremony in the church, followed by a tour of the historic cemetery, exploring the lives and service of many veterans buried at St. Paul’s, including the re-dedication of the gravestones of two Civil War soldiers.

Memorial Day

May. 30, 2022, 9am-5pm
St. Paul's Church National Historic Site
897 S. Columbus Ave., Mt. Vernon
All Ages
FREE

Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony

May. 30, 2022, 10am-12pm
Hamlet of Wantagh
Beltagh Avenue , Wantagh
All Ages
FREE

Please join in honoring those great Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend and preserve our freedoms. Memorial ceremony follows at the end of parade at the Wantagh American Legion (3484 Park Avenue)

Babylon Memorial Day Parade

May. 30, 2022, 11am
American Legion Babylon Post 94
Deer Park Avenue, Babylon
All Ages
FREE

Come together in honor of those who made the ultimate sacrafice. The parade will begin on Deer Park Ave and Foster Ave and continue to the American Legion Post 94, 22 Grove Place, where a ceremony will take place.

Memorial Day Picnic and Concert

May. 30, 2022, 1-3pm
Fairfield Museum and Fairfield Garden Club
370 Beach Road, Fairfield
All Ages
$5; $3 seniors; free for members, children 5 and younger and for active duty, National Guard and Reserve military personnel and their families

Don’t forget to stop by the Fairfield Museum after the Town Parade for this annual Memorial Day Picnic. Bring your family and friends for a fun-fil...

Port Washington Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony

May. 30, 2022, 10am
American Legion Post 509 and VFW Henderson-Marino Post 1819
Campus Drive, Port Washington
All Ages
FREE

American Legion Post 509 and VFW Henderson-Marino Post 1819, together with the Port Washington Fire Department, the Port Washington and Sands Point Police, and members of the community will march from Campus Drive to the Sousa Bandshell. A Memorial Day ceremony will take place following the parade. Spectators are asked to observe social distancing. Volunteers from the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce will give out hand-held flags to spectators before the parade starts.

The parade starts at Campus Drive to Main Street and Main Street to the Sousa Bandshell in Sunset Park.

Memorial Day Parade followed by Open House

May. 30, 2022, 10am-1pm
Raynham Hall Museum
20 West Main Street , Oyster Bay
All Ages
FREE

Local veterans, youth organizations, and Raynham Hall educators dressed in Revolutionary clothing will remember the fallen, beginning at the Gulf station on South Street at 10am. After the parade, rediscover the American Revolution at Raynham Hall with free Augmented Reality demonstrations, play historic games on the lawn, and enjoy space for picnicking in the garden.

Levittown Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony

May. 30, 2022, 10am
Levittown/Island Trees Veterans Council
45 Wantagh Ave., Levittown
All Ages
FREE

The Levittown Memorial Day Parade begins in front of Island Trees Middle School and continues to the Levittown Public Library located at 1 Bluegrass Lane. The parade will feature marching bands and veterans floats. A Memorial Day ceremony will take place in front of the library at the conclusion of the parade.

Southold Memorial Day Parade

May. 30, 2022, 10am
Greenport American Legion
Front St. and Main St. , Greenport
All Ages
FREE

The Southold Memorial Day Ceremony begins at Front and Main Streets and continues to the Greenport American Legion Burton Potter Post 185 located at 102 3rd St. At the conclusion of the parade there will be hot dogs and drink for the community.

Old Tappan Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony

May. 30, 2022, 9:30am, parade; 10am, ceremony
Borough of Old Tappan
100 Central Ave., Old Tappan
All Ages
FREE

The Parade will step off from the back of Northern Valley Old Tappan High School promptly at 9:30 am. The parade ends in Oakes Park on Central Avenue. The Memorial Ceremony includes parading the colors, the National Anthem, Invocation, address by the Mayor, placing wreaths at the Memorial, the rifle salute and taps.

Memorial Day Parade

May. 30, 2022, 8-10am
United Veterans Council of Lindenhurst
N Monroe Ave & Newark St. , Lindenhurst
All Ages
FREE

The parade will start at Breslau Cemetery, head west on Newark Street, south on Delaware Avenue to Charles Street, to Fireman’s Park and the Fire Department placing of the wreaths. Parade route then proceeds to Wellwood Avenue south, to the World War I Memorial for a ceremony and wreath placing. Parade then proceeds to Village Hall for the final services of the day.

Memorial Day Parade

May. 30, 2022, 6pm
Stilwell Park
1018 McLean Avenue, Yonkers
All Ages
FREE

Mayor Mike Spano, City Council President Lakisha Collins-Bellamy, Yonkers City Council, Yonkers Department of Veterans Services, and the Charles N. Bajart Jr. American Legion Post present the Yonkers Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. The parade begins at Stilwell Park (1018 McLean Avenue) to Bajart Post (840 McLean Avenue). Ceremony will take place at the conclusion of the parade.

Memorial Day Parade

May. 30, 2022, 6pm
Stilwell Park
1018 McLean Avenue, Yonkers
All Ages
FREE

Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade

May. 30, 2022, 11am
Allied Veterans Memorial Committee of Ridgewood and Glendale
Cypress Avenue and Myrtle Avenue, Ridgewood
All Ages
FREE

The Allied Veterans Memorial Committee of Ridgewood and Glendale presents the annual Memorial Day Parade of Ridgewood/Glendale, Queens. The parade begins in Ridgewood on the corner of Cypress Avenue and Myrtle Avenue. After a short ceremony, the parade will march up Myrtle Avenue towards Glendale where another short ceremony will take place at the corner of Cooper Avenue and Myrtle Avenue. Local politicians and members of the Armed Forces will be present.

Game On! @ the VILLAGE BRANCH

May. 31, 2022, 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...

Sensory Play @ the Village Branch

May. 31, 2022, 10:30-11:15am
Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Village Branch
85 Main St., Haverstraw
All Ages
FREE

Sensory fun with explorative and interactive play for all ages! Families welcome, no registration.

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Babies Boogie

May. 31, 2022, 5:30-6:15pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main St., Patchogue
Pre-school & younger
FREE

Join Miss Nicole for a fun adventure into movement, music, dancing, instruments and more. For children ages 3-17 months with parent/caregiver.

Let's Groove with Miss Lisa

May. 31, 2022, 6-6:30pm
Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Main Library
10 W. Ramapo Rd. , Garnerville
Pre-school & younger
FREE

Let's Groove promotes learning through song and movement, and focusses on a variety of topics that encourage early childhood cognitive development.

Arts Council of Rockland 2022 Arts Awards

Jun. 01, 2022, 5:30-9:30pm
Hilton Pearl River
500 Veterans Memorial Dr, , Pearl River
Adult
Tickets start at $100

Attend the 2022 ACOR Arts Awards to enjoy a cocktail reception, awards ceremony, music and more.

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.

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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.

Pride Flag Raising

Jun. 01, 2022, 5:30pm
Haverstraw Village Hall
40 New Main St., Haverstraw
All Ages
FREE

Join the Pride Center and the Village of Haverstraw, along with elected officials for this annual kick-off to Pride Month.

Stories & Crafts with Miss Cheryl

Jun. 01, 2022, 10:30-11:15am
Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Main Library
10 W. Ramapo Rd., Garnerville
Pre-school & younger
FREE

Enjoy stories, craft and more. For ages 3-5.

Little Red's Hood

Jun. 01, 2022, 11-11:45am
Leif Ericson Park
67 St., 66 St. bet. 4 Ave. and Ft. Hamilton Pkwy., Sunset Park
All Ages
FREE

This re-take on a classic shows us Little Red as a smart, young city dweller who is obsessed with her smartphone and offers a comical lesson on the importance to disconnect from our digital lives.

Standing Again at Sinai: A Shavuot Seminar

Jun. 01, 2022, 7:45pm
Museum at Eldridge Street
Online
All Ages
Suggested Donation $10-$12

Shavuot marks the anniversary of the People of Israel accepting God's commandments at Mt. Sinai. But what about those who weren't born into...

Astoria Park Carnival

Jun. 01, 2022 - Jun. 05, 2022 , Wednesday-Friday, 4-11pm; Saturday and Sunday, 12-11pm
Under the RFK Bridge
19 19th St., Astoria
All Ages
Free admission. Ride cost varies.

Queens' picturesque Astoria Park comes alive with the sights, sounds and aromas of the midway featuring rides, games and carnival cuisine for t...

Horticultural Team Volunteers

Jun. 02, 2022, 9:30am-12pm
Randall's Island Park
10 Central Road, East Harlem
All Ages
FREE

Open to Individual Volunteers. Join the Horticulture team in keeping the island beautiful! Opportunities to help with the day-to-day operations can...

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.

stART (Story + Art): 'Rainbow: A First Book of Pride'

Jun. 02, 2022, 11:30am-12pm
Long Island Children's Museum
11 Davis Avenue, Garden City
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
$4; $3 members plus admission: $14; $13 ages 65 and older

Welcome Pride Month with this sweet ode to rainbow families, and an affirming display of a parent’s love for their child and a child’s love for their parents then create your own colorful rainbow flag!

Expert Webinar: The College Application Demystified

Jun. 02, 2022, 6pm
Ivy Tutors Network
Online
Teen
FREE

Anxious about starting your college applications? Join expert coaches as they demystify the college application process, debunk myths, and explain ...

Herricks Carnival

Jun. 02, 2022 - Jun. 05, 2022 , Thursday, 5-10pm; Friday, 5-11pm; Saturday, 12-11pm; Sunday, 12-10pm
Herricks Community Center
999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park
All Ages
Admission is free; $35 ride bracelets for persons 36” and over; single tickets are $1.50 each

Enjoy rides and games for all ages and deep-fried treats, sweets and other carnival eats. Parent/guardian supervision is required for ages 17 and y...

In The Heights

Jun. 03, 2022 - Jun. 12, 2022 , See website for schedule
Madison Theatre at Molloy
1000 hempstead ave, Rockville Centre
Tween, Teen, Adult
$40-$65

In the Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood – a place where the coffe...

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.

Works & Process at the Guggenheim Presents the World Premiere of Third Bird by Isaac Mizrahi, Nico Muhly, and John Heginbotham

Jun. 03, 2022 - Jun. 05, 2022 , Friday, June 3; 6pm and 7:30pm; Saturday, June 4; 2:30 and 4pm; and Sunday, June 5, 2:30 and 4pm
Works & Process at the Guggenheim
1071 5th Ave, New York, NY 10128, Upper East Side
Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
$15-35

Works & Process, the performing arts series at the Guggenheim, will present the world premiere of Third Bird, with a libretto and direction by Isaac Mizrahi, music by composer Nico Muhly (played by Ensemble Signal and conducted by Brad Lubman), choreography by John Heginbotham, and lighting by Brandon Stirling Baker.

Descendants The Musical

Jun. 03, 2022 - Jun. 04, 2022 , Friday, 7pm; Saturday, 1pm
Jeanne Rimsky Theater At Landmark On Main Street
232 Main St #1 , Port Washington
All Ages
$32

The Westchester Sandbox Theater, Huntington Center and LI Ballet Theatre present Descendants The Musical featuring all of your favorite songs from the hit movie!

Playtime Storytime

Jun. 03, 2022, 10:30-11:15am
Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Main Library
10 W. Ramapo Rd., Garnerville
Pre-school & younger
FREE

Enjoy stories and songs, sensory story time with cool activities, fun with non-fiction, and more.

Friday Fun at the Village Branch

Jun. 03, 2022 - Jun. 17, 2022 , Friday, 4-5pm
Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Village Branch
85 Main St., Haverstraw
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Play video games on the big screen, and enjoy other fun activities. For ages 7 and older.

Movie Night at the Garden: Moana

Jun. 03, 2022, 7:30pm
Queens Botanical Garden
43-50 Main St., Flushing
All Ages
$55 family 4 pack (Two Adult + Two Child, Student, Senior, or Individual with Disabilities ); $17 adult ticket; $15 Child, Student, Senior; discounts for members

Watch Moana's quest across the ocean and make leis as part of the Garden's outdoor movie series.

Traditions Festival '22

Jun. 03, 2022 - Jun. 04, 2022 , Friday and Saturday, 12-5pm
King Manor Museum
150-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica
All Ages
FREE

Join the museum for two days of arts and festivities featuring Queens artisans and small local businesses representing a variety of cultures from the World’s Borough, as well as costumed historical interpreters.

Red Hook Fest

Jun. 03, 2022 - Jun. 04, 2022 , 2-7pm
Valentino Park and Pier
Coffey St. & Ferris St., Red Hook
All Ages
FREE

Music, performances, face painting, kayaking, a community resource fair and more are all part of this two-day festival.

American One Acts

Jun. 03, 2022, 7:30pm
Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Music Center
129 W. 67th St. , Upper West Side
Tween, Teen, Adult
$20

the little OPERA theatre of ny (LOTNY) will present a spring preview concert of American One Acts, a double bill, directed by Philip Shneidman with...

Third Bird: Isaac Mizrahi, Nico Muhly, and John Heginbotham

Jun. 03, 2022 - Jun. 05, 2022 , Friday, 6pm and 7:30pm; Saturday and Sunday, 2:30pm and 4pm
Works & Process at Guggenheim
1071 Fifth Ave., New York
Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
$35

Since 2007, Works & Process has produced sold-out performances of Sergei Prokofiev’s charming children’s classic Peter &am...

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Passages

Jun. 03, 2022 - Jun. 05, 2022 , Friday and Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 3pm

Theater at St. Jeans

150 E. 76 St., Bronx

Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult

$30; $20 students and seniors

Dances We Dance presents "Passages," a dance and music concert with dances by Isadora Duncan, director Francesca Todesco, and guest chore...

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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.

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