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The TIP TOP Workshop for donor conceived children and their parents
- Apr. 19, 2020, 10:30am -1:30pm
- The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center
- 208 W. 13th St., NY
- Young elementary, Tween, Adult
- $399.00 per family
The TIP TOP workshop is an interactive program that teaches children how to respond to others about their donor information and helps parents be th...
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CANCELED: All Kids Fair
- Apr. 26, 2020, 10am-4:30pm
- Hilton Long Island/Huntington
- 598 Broad Hollow Road, Melville
- All Ages
- $7 per adult or child ages 2 and older; free for children 1 and younger
A day of fun including more than 80 exhibitors, bounce houses, face painting, balloon animals, and a petting zoo, plus tons of kids' classes for all ages. Bring new or used books to benefit The Book Fairies and receive raffle tickets to win fabulous prizes.
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Gravity and Other Myths: A Simple Space
- May. 02, 2020, 7pm
- The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College
- 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase
- All Ages
- $35-$50
GOM's work utilizes an honest approach to performance, to create shows with a focus on human connection and acrobatic virtuosity.
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Torah Tots
- Sep. 07, 2019 - May. 16, 2020 , 11:00-11:45am
- Congregation Or Zarua
- 127 East 82nd. Street, New York
- Pre-school & younger
- FREE
Our youngest youth meet every Saturday at 11am. Parents and children celebrate Shabbat together with interactive songs, stories and Shabbat snacks....
CANCELED The Adventures of Peter Rabbit
- Apr. 11, 2020 - Apr. 21, 2020 , See website for schedule
- Theatre Three
- 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- $10
Peter, Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-Tail, Benjamin Bunny, the McGregors and all their friends come to life in this delightful adaption.
Jurassic Park School's Out Workshop
- Apr. 07, 2020, 10am-2pm
- Rye Nature Center
- 873 Boston Post Road, Rye
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- $80 per child; $70 per child member
Venture back to when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Children will learn to identify common dinosaurs by name and search for clues that dinosaurs once ...
April Shower Crafts
- Apr. 07, 2020, 4pm
- Ruth Keeler Memorial Library
- 276 Titicus Road, North Salem
- All Ages
- FREE
Make a jelly bean tree, edible rainbows, and more! All ages.
Big Truck Day!
- Apr. 07, 2020, 10am-12pm
- Chappaqua Library
- 195 South Greeley Avenue, Chappaqua
- All Ages
- FREE
See big trucks in the Chappaqua Library parking lot!
Stories & Craft
- Apr. 07, 2020, 6:30-7:15pm
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Main Library
- 10 W. Ramapo Road, Garnerville
- Pre-school & younger
- FREE
Stories, craft and more! Registration required.
Vacation Week Program: Balloon Bonanza Workshops
- Apr. 07, 2020, 11am and 12pm
- New Rochelle Public Library
- 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Children ages 7 and older will learn to make fanciful, springy balloon creatures or shapes to take home.
CANCELED Westchester Hospitality Job Opportunities
- Apr. 07, 2020, 11am-2pm
- Mount Kisco Public Library
- 100 East Main Street, Mount KIsco
- Adult
- FREE
Looking for a hospitality job opportunity in Westchester County? The Mount Kisco Library is holding a Job Fair twice a month on Tuesdays through sp...
CANCELED DIY Cherry Blossom Art
- Apr. 07, 2020, 4:30-5:30pm
- Mount Kisco Public Library
- 100 East Main Street, Mount KIsco
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen
- FREE
Beautiful cherry blossom trees bloom this time every year. Celebrate these magnificent trees with a colorful painting. All ages. Registration recom...
CANCELED Celebrating Archie Comics with CO-CEO Nancy Silberkleit
- Apr. 07, 2020, 1-2pm
- Mount Kisco Public Library
- 100 East Main Street, Mount KIsco
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen
- FREE
As Co-CEO of Archie Comics, Nancy Silberkleit harnesses the power of graphic literacy to advance causes she is passionate about, including knowledg...
Easter And Spring Craft
- Apr. 07, 2020, 3:00-3:45pm
- Queens Library - Douglaston-Little Neck Branch
- 249-01 Northern Blvd., Little Neck
- All Ages
- FREE
Design a pop-up Easter or spring card for your family or yourself.
The Maple Syrup Challenge
- Apr. 07, 2020, 4:30-5:30pm
- ORANGEBURG LIBRARY
- 20 S. Greenbush Road, Orangeburg
- Young elementary
- FREE
The Master Gardeners will teach you about making maple syrup. Registeration is open.
Insects and Arachnids
- Apr. 07, 2020, 4:00pm
- New York Public Library - Bloomingdale Branch
- 150 West 100th Street, Upper West Side
- Teen
- FREE
Learn what makes an insect an insect by identifying certain species. Then explore their relatives, the arachnids, to discover what's similar or different.
Juggling 101
- Apr. 07, 2020, 4:00pm
- New York Public Library - St. Agnes branch
- 444 Amsterdam Ave., Upper West Side
- Teen
- FREE
Learn to juggle with Tommy and his merry band of jugglers!
New York Public Library Heritage Storytime
- Apr. 07, 2020, 4:30pm
- Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library
- 203 West 115th Street, Harlem
- Young elementary
- FREE
In celebration of the 125th anniversary of the New York Public Library! A storytime for school-age children, this event will feature picture books and picture book biographies about figures related to the Library.
My First Piggy Bank
- Apr. 07, 2020, 5:30-6pm
- Middle Country Public Library
- 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach
- Young elementary
- FREE
Join the library to read a story and decorate ceramic piggy banks to take home! Grades K - 2nd. Registration required.
Let's Learn About Money!
- Apr. 07, 2020, 6:15-6:45pm
- Middle Country Public Library
- 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach
- Tween
- FREE
Read a story together and create an origami coin purse while learning about dollars and cents. For children in 3rd-5th grade. Registration required.
DIY Origami Coin Purse
- Apr. 07, 2020, 7-7:30pm
- Middle Country Public Library
- 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach
- Teen
- FREE
Come in for a fun night of creating and decorating your very own origami coin purse! Registration required.
Elephant & Piggie Meet & Greet
- Apr. 07, 2020, 4-5pm
- Babylon Public Library
- 24 S. Carll Ave., Babylon
- Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Meet Elephant & Piggie and stay for a craft! For families with children up to 5th grade. Registration required
ONLINE Virtual Tiny Tunes! Live on Zoom!
- Apr. 07, 2020, 4-5pm
- ONLINE with Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- FREE
Join Miss Mary for a virtual singing and dancing session of tiny tunes! Use the Zoom link to long on. The meeting ID is: 414 947 087 and the p...
ONLINE STEM Online Workshops: Map It
- Apr. 07, 2020, 10-10:45am, Grades K-2nd; 11:15am-12pm, Grades 3-6
- Long Island Explorium
- Port Jeff Harbor 101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson
- Young elementary, Tween
- $10
American Pop Artist & Friend of the Long Island Explorium will lead a virtual STEAM workshop. Mr. Albert will broadcast from his home studio an...
STEM Challenge School's Out Workshop
- Apr. 08, 2020, 10am-2pm
- Rye Nature Center
- 873 Boston Post Road, Rye
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- $80 per child; $70 per child member
Join Rye Nature Center for some team-building fun using science, technology, engineering, and math on their Con Edison STEM Challenge Course. ...
Community Passover Seder
- Apr. 08, 2020, 7:15pm
- Chabad of Rivertowns
- 303 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry
- All Ages
- $54 per adult; $13 per child
Celebrate Passover with a Community Seder. RSVP online.
Family Passover Seder
- Apr. 08, 2020, 7pm
- Chabad of Bedford
- 100 S Bedford Road, Mt. Kisco
- All Ages
- $54; $25 child
Join members of the community for a warm, interactive Passover Seder that is family style, English friendly, and alive with humor and insights. Register online.
POSTPONED: Teen Tour of 'Derrick Adams: Buoyant'
- Apr. 08, 2020, 3pm
- Hudson River Museum
- 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers
- Teen
- FREE
Discover artist Derrick Adams’ vivid, joyful "Floaters" and "We Came to Party and Plan" series.
Vacation Week Program: Eggs-ploration Workshop
- Apr. 08, 2020, 11am-12pm OR 2-3pm
- New Rochelle Public Library
- 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Children in pre-K through grade 5 are invited to join library staff members for a fun-filled workshop of egg-inspired crafts and eggs-periments.
CANCELED Lego Club
- Apr. 08, 2020, 4-6pm
- Mount Kisco Public Library
- 100 East Main Street, Mount KIsco
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
A fun building club for students entering grades 2 through 6. The library provides the LEGO's, you bring your imagination!
...CANCELED Reusable Tote Bag
- Apr. 08, 2020, 4:30-5:30pm
- Mount Kisco Public Library
- 100 East Main Street, Mount KIsco
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Decorate your own tote bag that will be perfect for carrying all of your library books! All ages - under 5 with caregiver. Registration recommended...
Passover Craft
- Apr. 08, 2020, 2:30-3:30pm
- Queens Library - Arverne
- 312 Beach 54 Street, Arverne
- All Ages
- FREE
Paint a Star of David to commemorate Passover.
Drag Queen Story Hour
- Apr. 08, 2020, 4:00-5:00pm
- Queens Library - Elmhurst Branch
- 86-07 Broadway, Elmhurst
- All Ages
- FREE
The program features a drag queen reading picture books, singing songs, and leading children in a craft activity. This program is funded by NYC Council Member Daniel Dromm.
Super Structures
- Apr. 08, 2020, 4:30-5:30pm
- Queens Library - Langston Hughes Branch
- 100-01 Northern Blvd., Corona
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Come and build with Legos!
Aliens: Escape From Earth With Sciencetellers
- Apr. 08, 2020, 4:00-5:00pm
- Lefferts Library
- 103-34 Lefferts Blvd., Richmond Hill
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Discover the unbelievable world of science through experiments and demonstrations with chemical reactions, polymers, pressure, inertia, energy, explosions, and more! Preregistration is required.
Family Easter Egg Hunt
- Apr. 08, 2020, 3:30-4:30pm
- Queens Library - Howard Beach Branch
- 92-06 156 Ave., Howard Beach
- All Ages
- FREE
Hunt for Easter eggs hidden in the library!
Easter Crafts For Kids
- Apr. 08, 2020, 3:30-4:30pm
- Queens Library - Maspeth Branch
- 69-70 Grand Ave., Maspeth
- All Ages
- FREE
Join us for Easter crafts at the library.
Spring Craft
- Apr. 08, 2020, 4:00-5:00pm
- Queens Library - Woodhaven Branch
- 85-41 Forest Parkway, Woodhaven
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Get your craft on! This is for ages 6-12.
Children's Spring Tea and Easter Egg Hunt
- Apr. 08, 2020, 12-2pm
- Mount Gulian Historic Site
- 145 Sterling Street, Beacon
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- $22 for adults; $17 for children
Kids will enjoy this fun and educational afternoon. Easter Egg Hunt if weather permits.
Passover Seder
- Apr. 08, 2020, 7pm
- Town of Oyster Bay Chabad
- 678 Woodbury Road, Woodbury
- All Ages
- $54; $18 child
Enjoy an meaningful and interactive Seder with a warm and inviting atmosphere. RSVP by 4/3.
CANCELED Making our Bodies Strong with Protein and Calcium! (Families: English and Spanish)
- Apr. 08, 2020, 7-8pm
- Brentwood Library
- 34 Second Ave., Brentwood
- All Ages
- FREE
Bring the family to this informative lesson about the key roles that protein and calcium have in our bodies. Call to register.
Family Drop-in Day: Exploring Art
- Apr. 08, 2020, 11am-1pm
- Long Island Museum
- 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook
- All Ages
- FREE
Explore highlights of LIM's art collection and create your own works of art in the Studio.
BenAnna Band
- Apr. 08, 2020, 2:30-3:30pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- FREE
Enjoy this fully engaging and interactive musical experience for kids of all ages and abilities.
Tot Spot Egg Hunt
- Apr. 08, 2020, 10:30-11:30am
- Children's Museum of the East End
- 376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton
- Baby, Pre-school & younger
- $14; free for members
Children will design their own paper bag “baskets,” hunt for eggs, and have their picture taken with the Museum’s very own Bun E. Rabbit.
DIY Chia Friend
- Apr. 08, 2020, 10:30-11:15am
- Middle Country Public Library
- 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach
- Young elementary
- FREE
Create a cute Chia friend to take home. Registration required.
Family Style Cooking: Churro Muffins
- Apr. 08, 2020, 2-3pm or 3:30-4:30pm
- Middle Country Public Library
- 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Join Chef Rob Scott in making a delicious churro-flavored muffin recipe. For families with children in 1st - 6th grade. Registration required.
Bamboo Wall Hangings
- Apr. 08, 2020, 4-5pm
- Middle Country Public Library
- 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach
- Teen
- FREE
Create your own designs using Sharpie markers on pieces of bamboo. Registration required.
ONLINE Virtual Clay: Hedgehog
- Apr. 08, 2020, 2-3pm
- Clay Art Center
- 40 Beech Street, Port Chester
- Tween, Teen
- $18
Make a cute Leaf Dish (with Bugs) during this virtual kids class for children ages 7-10. Clay and supplies must be purchased separately (...
ONLINE Lincoln Center at Home #ConcertsForKids: Zeshan B
- Apr. 08, 2020, 11am
- Lincoln Center
- 165 West 65th St., Upper West Side
- All Ages
- FREE
Lincoln Center at Home presents a remarkable group of artists who will bring world-class performances and diverse musical perspectives straight fro...
ONLINE Creative Family Seder Live
- Apr. 08, 2020, 10:30am
- 92nd Street Y
- 1395 Lexington Ave., Upper East Side
- All Ages
- FREE
Journey through the Passover seder with singing, dancing, storytelling, puppets, and our most important guests...all of you! Let's learn, laugh...
ONLINE Princess Story Time LIVE
- Apr. 08, 2020, 7pm
- My Fairytale Party
- 305 Eisenhower Pkwy., Livingston
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- This is a free event, but donations can be made to https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/coronavirus-relief-fund/
The princess is brushing and brushing her hair to get ready to read to you in a live virtual story time experience you won't want to miss!...
ONLINE STEM Online Workshops: Gone with the Wind
- Apr. 08, 2020, 10-10:45am, Grades K-2; 11:15am-12pm, Grades 3-6
- Long Island Explorium
- Port Jeff Harbor 101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson
- Young elementary, Tween
- $10
Join the Long Island Explorium for an interactive workshop and learn to harness the power of the wind to fuel a homemade vehicle! You’ll...
ONLINE BenAnna Band Performance
- Apr. 08, 2020, 2:30-3:30pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- FREE
Sing and dance in your own home with this super cool interactive kiddie band. Experience the BenAnna Band from your own home. Sing, shake and dance...
ONLINE The Bear Report and Arctic Drawing
- Apr. 08, 2020, 3:30-4:30pm
- Brooklyn Public Library
- ,
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- FREE
Thyra Heder reads her book The Bear Report and guide kids through making an arctic drawing, exploring the idea of negative space...
NAI-NI CHEN: Song of the Phoenix
- Apr. 09, 2020, 8pm
- Academic Arts Theatre, Hankin Academic Arts Building at Westchester Community College
- 75 Grassland Road, Valhalla
- All Ages
- $28; $26 seniors, fac-staff, and non-WCC students; $18: children younger than 13
Original and unique choreography seamlessly blends ancient rituals and modern ideas.
Tree Houses and Fairy Houses School's Out Workshop
- Apr. 09, 2020, 10am-2pm
- Rye Nature Center
- 873 Boston Post Road, Rye
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- $80 per child; $70 per child member
Children will have the chance to design and build their very own model structure out of natural and recycled materials.
Passover Craft
- Apr. 09, 2020, 2pm
- The Field Library
- 4 Nelson Avenue, Peekskill
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Celebrate Passover at The Field Library with a special decoupage craft.
Vacation Week Program: From T-Shirts to Totes Workshop
- Apr. 09, 2020, 11am-12pm
- New Rochelle Public Library
- 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Bring in a used, clean t-shirt and turn it into a tote! First-come, first-served basis.
Vacation Week Program: Live Performance by Flor Bromley
- Apr. 09, 2020, 2-2:45pm
- New Rochelle Public Library
- 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle
- All Ages
- FREE
Flor shows us that children’s music is not just for children, but can be enjoyed by adults and families of all ages.
CANCELED DIY Candlestick Candy Holders
- Apr. 09, 2020, 4:30-5:30pm
- Mount Kisco Public Library
- 100 East Main Street, Mount KIsco
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Get ready to serve your candy on your own beautifully decorated candy holders. All ages - under 5 with caregiver. Registration recommended. Sponsor...
Easter Egg Hunt
- Apr. 09, 2020, 3:00-4:00pm
- Queens Library - South Hollis Branch
- 204-01 Hollis Ave., South Hollis
- All Ages
- FREE
This Easter egg hunt is a fun holiday activity for kids of all ages.
Happy Spring Game Time
- Apr. 09, 2020, 2:30-5:30pm
- Queens Library - Auburndale Branch
- 25-55 Francis Lewis Blvd., Flushing
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
An afternoon of Bingo, checkers, chess, Connect Four, Jenga, jigsaw puzzles, Monopoly, Scrabble, Tic-Tac-Toe, World Hangman, Yu-Gi-Oh, and more!
CANCELED Storytime with the Brooklyn Public Library
- Apr. 09, 2020, 4-4:30pm
- Brooklyn Bridge Park
- 99 Plymouth Street, Brooklyn Heights
- Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- FREE
Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to develop early literacy skills and learn about a monthly theme through play, songs, rhymes, and stories.
Creative Family Passover Seder
- Apr. 09, 2020, 4:30pm
- 92nd Street Y
- 1395 Lexington Ave., Upper East Side
- All Ages
- $75 adults; $55 children; $35 for children younger than 2
A joyful and meaningful Seder experience for the whole family, filled with singing, dancing, interactive storytelling, Dayeinu conga lines, and more!
GRANDPARENTS DAY
- Apr. 09, 2020, 11am-8pm
- Green Acres Mall
- 2034 Green Acres Mall, Valley Stream
- All Ages
- Photo packages available to purchase
Make memories with the Easter Bunny that your grandchildren can cherish for a lifetime.
Fun Family Nutrition Night
- Apr. 09, 2020, 7-8pm
- Central Islip Public Library
- 33 Hawthorne Ave., Central Islip
- All Ages
- FREE
Participants will take part in preparing a nutritious, family-friendly meal while learning how to incorporate more vegetables in the meals they already cook at home. Call to register.
SECOND NIGHT COMMUNITY SEDER
- Apr. 09, 2020, 5-8:30pm
- Jewish Center of the Hamptons
- 44 Woods Lane, East Hampton
- All Ages
- $95; $85 members; $40 children ages 5-12
JCOH’s Community Seder is a multi-generational experience that elevates the traditions of Passover with music, learning, community, and great food and wine.
Vacation Ventures: Native Trees
- Apr. 09, 2020, 10am-12pm
- Long Island Museum
- 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook
- Young elementary
- $25; $20 members
Children will create art and science projects while learning about native trees. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.
Movin' & Groovin' Rhymes
- Apr. 09, 2020, 10-10:30am
- Middle Country Public Library
- 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach
- Baby
- FREE
Share songs, rhymes, and finger plays .Ages birth-3 years old. Registration required.
Cloud Creations
- Apr. 09, 2020, 10-11:15am
- Middle Country Public Library
- 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach
- Pre-school & younger
- FREE
Join the library for a fluffy day filled with crafts and stories about clouds. Ages 3-5. Registration required.
Sensory Friendly Movie
- Apr. 09, 2020, 2-4pm
- Middle Country Public Library
- 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach
- All Ages
- FREE
Children of all ages and abilities and their family members/caregivers are welcome to enjoy the PlayMobile: The Movie (PG) in a relaxed environment. Registration required.
Earth Day Cookies
- Apr. 09, 2020, 6-7pm
- Middle Country Public Library Selden Building
- 575 Middle Country Road, Selden
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Come to the library to make earth themed cookies using sugar glaze and candy. Grades 3-5. Registration required.
Arts & Illustration
- Apr. 09, 2020, 7:15-8:45pm
- Middle Country Public Library
- 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach
- Teen
- FREE
A professional artist will teach different art techniques and mediums so you can begin to build your very own art portfolio. Registration required.
ONLINE Princess Story Time LIVE
- Apr. 09, 2020, 7pm
- My Fairytale Party
- 305 Eisenhower Pkwy., Livingston
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- This is a free event, but donations can be made to https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/coronavirus-relief-fund/
The princess is brushing and brushing her hair to get ready to read to you in a live virtual story time experience you won't want to miss!...
ONLINE Yoga for Toddlers (18m-3y)
- Apr. 09, 2020, 10:30-11am
- Brooklyn Public Library
- ,
- Baby, Pre-school & younger
- FREE
Thyra Heder reads her book The Bear Report and guide kids through making an arctic drawing, exploring the idea of negative space...
Science-Palooza School's Out Workshop
- Apr. 10, 2020, 10am-2pm
- Rye Nature Center
- 873 Boston Post Road, Rye
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- $80 per child; $70 per child member
Put on your lab coats, goggles, and thinking caps and spend the day testing various science experiments and putting your chemistry skills to work.
Keiko Matsui
- Apr. 10, 2020, 3pm
- The Madison Theatre at Molloy College
- 1000 Hempstead Ave, Rockville Centre
- Teen, Adult
- $45-$65
Acclaimed pianist, composer, and humanitarian Keiko Matsui’s transcendent and haunting melodies have long sought to build bridges.
Family Film
- Apr. 10, 2020, 4pm
- Chappaqua Library
- 195 South Greeley Avenue, Chappaqua
- All Ages
- FREE
Watch a favorite on the big screen.
...Teen Studio
- Apr. 10, 2020, 4pm
- Hudson River Museum
- 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers
- Teen
- $5
Create a multimedia representation of your favorite leisure activity.
Little Bear’s Search for Spring
- Apr. 10, 2020, 11am-12pm
- New Rochelle Public Library
- 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- FREE
As Little Bear explores the world under his mother’s watchful eye, curiosity and imagination lead to exploration, experience, and independence.
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
- Apr. 10, 2020, 2-3:30pm
- New Rochelle Public Library
- 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- FREE
See the original 1971 classic movie.
CANCELED Meet Sled Dog Noggin with Karen Land
- Apr. 10, 2020, 3-5pm
- Mount Kisco Public Library
- 100 East Main Street, Mount KIsco
- All Ages
- FREE
If you thought the snow was over, April fools! Welcome Karen Land and her dog Noggin to talk about competing in the famous dog sled race, the Idita...
Family Film: 'The Lorax'
- Apr. 10, 2020, 2:30-4:30pm
- North Hills Library
- 57-04 Marathon Pkwy, Little Neck
- All Ages
- FREE
In honor of National Poetry Month and the upcoming Earth Day, see "The Lorax"! (2012, PG).
Roblox Arsenal Competition
- Apr. 10, 2020, 4-5pm
- Nyack Library
- 59 South Broadway, Nyack
- Teen
- FREE
Compete for prizes. Please register.
BUSHWICK EASTER FESTIVAL
- Apr. 10, 2020, 5-7pm
- Irving Square Park
- Knickerbocker Avenue and Weirfield Street, Bushwick
- All Ages
- FREE
Tons of free giveaways, fun and games, face painting, photo booth, live music, and more!
Autism Awareness Month Celebration
- Apr. 10, 2020, 3:30-6:30pm
- Nassau County Museum of Art
- 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor
- Teen, Adult
- FREE
Teens and young adults on the Autism Spectrum and their family, care providers/partners and coaches are invite to this very special day which will includes a multi–sensory theatrical workshop, art making, scavenger hunt, and refreshments.
Easter Cookie Fun! And the Easter Bunny
- Apr. 10, 2020, 2-3:30pm
- Bake Me A Cake Boutique
- 184 East Montauk Hwy., Lindenhurst
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- $27
Decorate cookies, go an Easter egg hunt, and dance with the Easter Bunny!
Minnie and Mickey Mommy and Me
- Apr. 10, 2020, 11am-12:30pm
- Bake Me A Cake Boutique
- 184 East Montauk Hwy., Lindenhurst
- Baby, Pre-school & younger
- $35
You’ll get to ice the cake, roll out the fondant, and start creating a Minnie or Mickey cake. Recommended ages 1-5.
Spring Break, The Science of Water
- Apr. 10, 2020, ongoing, 11am-3pm
- Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium
- 1660 Rte 25 A, Cold Spring Harbor
- All Ages
- $7; $6 seniors; $5 kids 3-12; free for children younger than 3 and members
Learn about the amazing properties of water through hands-on challenges.
ONLINE Virtual Clay: Family Easter Bunnies
- Apr. 10, 2020, 2-3:30pm
- Clay Art Center
- 40 Beech Street, Port Chester
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- $25 per family up to 5 members
Take this special hour and half Easter themed virtual Kids Class for children ages 7 and older. Clay and supplies must be purchased separ...
ONLINE Name That Tune: Girl Power
- Apr. 10, 2020, 4-6pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- All Ages
- FREE
Let's play Name That Tune! Name That Tune: Girl Power! Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomee...
ONLINE Celebrating Spring LIVE
- Apr. 10, 2020, 1-1:30pm
- CT Princess Parties LLC
- ,
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- FREE
See a princess LIVE on Facebook! Type your little princesses name in the comments section for a special shoutout!
...ONLINE STEM Online Workshops: Penny Shine
- Apr. 10, 2020, 10-10:45am, Grades K-2; 11:15am-12pm, Grades 3-6
- Long Island Explorium
- Port Jeff Harbor 101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson
- Young elementary, Tween
- $10
Join the Long Island Explorium for an interactive workshop and learn to harness the power of the wind to fuel a homemade vehicle! You’ll...
ONLINE Virtual Reiki
- Apr. 10, 2020, 6-6:45p
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- All Ages
- FREE
Long distance reiki is just as effective as in person reiki. Join Patty for a virtual reiki session and enjoy 45 minutes of healing. Please join th...
ONLINE Virtual Karaoke
- Apr. 10, 2020, 4-6pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- All Ages
- FREE
Sing your heart out!! Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/113464173 You can also d...
CANCELED: Met Opera, Live in HD: 'Tosca'
- Apr. 11, 2020, 12:55pm
- Staller Center Main Stage
- 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook
- All Ages
- $22; $20 seniors; $15 children and students
See Puccini’s melodrama about a volatile diva, a sadistic police chief, and an idealistic artist.
NEW ENGLAND BLACKWOLVES @ NEW YORK RIPTIDE
- Apr. 11, 2020, 7:30pm
- NYCB Live
- 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale
- All Ages
- $15-$65.50
Box Lacrosse is back on Long Island!
CANCELED Pinkalicious: Sensory Friendly Performance
- Apr. 11, 2020, 11am
- John W. Engeman Theater
- 250 Main St., Northport
- All Ages
- $15
Everyone will enjoy the show during this special sensory-friendly performance.
Unity Quilt Sewing Day
- Apr. 11, 2020, 12-4pm
- Hudson Valley Museum of Contemporary Art
- 1701 Main St, Peekskill
- All Ages
- Free with admission: $10; $6 students and seniors 65 and older; $4 children 6-18; free for children younger than 6 and free admission to grounds on Saturday until noon.
Help combine a mixture of fabrics, patterns, colors, and designs to create a landmark artwork for the community.
Explore The Life & Times of Frederick Douglass
- Apr. 11, 2020, 12pm, musical performance; 2pm, event
- St. Paul's Church National Historic Site
- 897 S. Columbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- FREE
Dr. David Blight of Yale University explores the life and times of Frederick Douglass. Arrive early for a musical performance.
Spring Soiree
- Apr. 11, 2020, 5:00-8:00 pm
- Queens Dance Project
- 214-26 41 Ave, BAYSIDE
- Young elementary, Tween
- $30 for nonmembers; $25 for members
Celebrate the beginning of spring through season themed activities, dance, and fun!
Barnyard Egg Hunt
- Apr. 11, 2020, 11:00am–3:00 pm
- Queens County Farm Museum
- 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
- Advance Tickets Only: $10 all ages; Free for Farm Members
Meet Whiskers the Bunny and try your luck at egg tossing and egg rolling games. Visit farm animals and take a hayride. Advance tickets required.
Ridgewood Chamber Annual Easter In The Park
- Apr. 11, 2020, 11am-2pm
- Memorial Park at Van Neste Square
- S Walnut St., Ridgewood
- All Ages
- FREE
Celebrate Easter in Ridgewood with an Easter Egg Hunt, meet and take photos with the Easter Bunny, enjoy live music, and more.
Positive Parenting
- Apr. 11, 2020, 11am-12:30pm
- The Field Library
- 4 Nelson Avenue, Peekskill
- Adult
- FREE
Explore strategies to deal with some of your most challenging parenting issues.
Creative Craft Hourt: Egg Painting and Nest Making
- Apr. 11, 2020, 10:30-11:30am
- Connecticut Audubon Society at the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
- 90 Halls Road, Old Lyme
- Young elementary, Tween
- $15; $10 members
Participants will build their own natural looking nest and hand painted eggs. Pre-registration required.
Easter Crafts
- Apr. 11, 2020, 1-3pm
- Andersons Larchmont
- 96 Chatsworth Ave., Larchmont
- All Ages
- FREE
Make some fun Easter Crafts. Crafts available while they last - on a first come, first serve basis.
CAMOUFLAGED EGG HUNT
- Apr. 11, 2020, 11:30am; 1pm; 2:30pm
- Tenafly Nature Center
- 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
- All Ages
- $15 per child; $10 per child members
Children will search the forest for naturally dyed eggs in camouflage colors. Please bring your own basket. Pre-registration is required.
SOUTH JERSEY GEEK FEST
- Apr. 11, 2020, 10am-5pm
- Woodbury Heights Community Center
- 741 Helen Ave., Woodbury Heights
- All Ages
- $10; $7 for those in cosplay and/or with a food or animal shelter donation
Geek Fest will feature vendors and artists/game devs/web folk, cosplayers, and some tournaments/open board game play.
Discover Fun with Mira
- Apr. 11, 2020, 12-2pm
- Smith Haven Mall
- 313 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove
- All Ages
- FREE
Discover Disney Junior's newest series Mira with family fun activities, photo opportunities, and more!
Saturday Art for Kids
- Apr. 11, 2020, 12:00pm
- Scandinavia House
- 58 Park Avenue, Murray Hill
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- $10 (free for ASF Members)
Artist and educator Melkorka Helgadottir leads a process-based workshop for kids.
Face Painting With Apryl Cadabra
- Apr. 11, 2020, 3:00-4:00pm
- Queens Library - East Elmhurst Branch
- 95-06 Astoria Boulevard, East Elmhurst
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Children will receive elaborate, ornate designs by Apryl Cadabra Entertainment Agency Inc. Preregistration is required.
Build-A-Poem Workshop
- Apr. 11, 2020, 1:00-2:00pm
- Queens Library - Langston Hughes Branch
- 100-01 Northern Blvd., Corona
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Bring your child to enjoy the humorous poetry of Darren Sardelli while learning how to write a funny poem!
Easter Egg Hunt with East Flatbush Village
- Apr. 11, 2020, 12-3pm
- The Wyckoff House Museum
- 5816 Clarendon Rd, Brooklyn
- All Ages
- FREE
Hunt for Easter eggs, get your face painted, make arts and crafts projects, and even meet the Easter Bunny! Register online.
DRAG QUEEN STORY HOUR
- Apr. 11, 2020, 11am-12pm
- Brooklyn Children's Museum
- 145 Brooklyn Ave., Crown Heights
- Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- $13
Join the museum for this interactive art and storytime program that celebrates the uniqueness of all kids and families!
CANCELED BAM Presents: DanceAfrica at Weeksville Weekends
- Apr. 11, 2020, 4pm
- Weeksville Heritage Center
- 158 Buffalo Ave., Crown Heights
- All Ages
- FREE
This class will focus on a variety of dances, songs, and traditions from Africa and the diaspora.
ANNUAL EGG HUNT & FESTIVAL
- Apr. 11, 2020, 10:00am-12:00pm
- Gantry Park
- Center Boulevard at 48th Avenue, Long Island City
- Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Little ones can hunt for eggs and enjoy a fun Easter festival! Pre-registration required.
ANNUAL EGG HUNT & FESTIVAL
- Apr. 11, 2020, 2:00-3:30pm
- Queensbridge Park
- Queensboro Bridge, 41 Rd., 40 Ave. bet. The East River, Vernon Blvd., and 21 St., Queens
- Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Kids can hunt for eggs and enjoy a fun Easter festival! Registration is required.
CYANOTYPES: SUN PRINTS
- Apr. 11, 2020, 12-1pm
- Staten Island Children's Museum
- 1000 Richmond Ave., Staten Island
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- $8; free for members and children younger than 1
Create botanical prints with leaves, bark, and grass using this vintage DIY technique.
Easter Egg Hunt with a Special Guest Appearance by RAPUNZEL!
- Apr. 11, 2020, 10am-12pm
- Wood Kingdom West
- 120 Milbar blvd, Farmingdale
- Baby, Pre-school & younger
- $25
Make sure to be there for an egg hunt with Rupunzel from 10:30-11:30am. Purchase tickets in advance.
Easter Egg Hunt
- Apr. 11, 2020, 2pm
- Hearth Lane Park
- 60 Hearth Lane, Westbury
- All Ages
- FREE
Kids in 5th grade and younger will take part in an Easter Egg Hunt and there will be face painting and games for all.
US Coffee 6th Annual Run for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- Apr. 11, 2020, 7:30am, Registration & Check-In; 9am, Kids 10 & Under Fun Run; 9:30am, Official 4 Mile Run/Walk
- The Allegria Hotel
- Long Beach Boardwalk, Long Beach
- All Ages
- $25 4 mile run/walk; $10 kids half mile run
Support a very important cause while enjoying a great day right on the Long Beach boardwalk!
ARTful Adventures: Fun with Fans
- Apr. 11, 2020, 11:30am-1pm
- Emily Lowe Gallery at Hofstra University Museum of Art
- 112 Hofstra University, Hempstead
- Young elementary, Tween
- $12; $10 in advance; admission is free for adult companions, children of Hofstra University Museum of Art members, Hofstra students/faculty/staff/PEIR members with valid HofstraCard, and local library museum pass holders.
Families will view an art fan and experience making their own using traditional textiles. Ages 5-10 with an adult. Registration required.
Storytime and Activities Featuring The Good Egg: The Great Eggscape!
- Apr. 11, 2020, 11am
- Barnes and Noble- Country Glen Center
- 91 Old Country Road, Carle Place
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- FREE
Join Barnes and Noble for this book full of cracking-up family fun from the creators of The Good Egg, with activities after the reading!
NYSoM 8th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza
- Apr. 11, 2020, 2:00-6:00pm
- Rodale Pleasant Park Community Garden
- 437 East 114th Street, Harlem
- All Ages
- FREE
NYSoM is proud to present its 8th annual Easter Eggstravaganza, featuring an egg hunt, egg painting, a visit from the East Bunny, and more!
Story Time! Bedtime Bonnet
- Apr. 11, 2020, 10:30-11:30am
- Bank Street Bookstore
- 2780 Broadway, Upper West Side
- All Ages
- FREE
Bedtime Bonnet gives readers a heartwarming peek into quintessential Black nighttime hair traditions and celebrates the love between all the members of this close-knit multi-generational family.
Con Edison Family Days
- Apr. 11, 2020, 12:00-2:00pm
- Morris-Jumel Mansion
- 65 Jumel Terrace, Harlem
- All Ages
- FREE
Head into the colonial kitchen to create hands-on arts and crafts, while learning about the historic origins and significance of the crafts you make.
Easter Egg Hunt and Bunny Fun
- Apr. 11, 2020, 9:30am-2:00pm
- Riverside Park
- Enter at West 79th Street Boat Basin Rotunda, Upper West Side
- All Ages
- $25 per child; $15 for crawlers younger than 1
Head to the park for egg hunting and a chance to meet the Easter bunny!
Easter Celebration at The Shoppes
- Apr. 11, 2020, 11am-4pm
- East Wind Long Island
- 5720 Route 25A, Wading River
- All Ages
- FREE
Ride the carousel and don’t forget your Easter basket because the Easter bunny will be giving out eggs!
Friendship and Music With The Social Brain
- Apr. 11, 2020, 1-3pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- All Ages
- FREE
Children and adults of all abilities are invited for friendship, socialization, laughter, and community. Call to register.
Spring Egg Hunt
- Apr. 11, 2020, 10:30am-12pm
- Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquairum
- 1660 Rte 25 A, Cold Spring Harbor
- Baby, Pre-school & younger
- $7; $6 seniors; $5 kids 3-12; free for children younger than 3 and members
Bring a basket/container for kids to gather spring eggs on the Hatchery's grounds. Ages 3-6; Tot Garden ages 0-2.
Sensory Friendly Egg Hunt
- Apr. 11, 2020, 8-10am
- Children's Museum of the East End
- 376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton
- Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
In addition to light and sound reduction, quiet rooms, and an intentionally less-crowded Museum, visitors will enjoy crafts and hunting for eggs in and around the exhibits. Pre-registration is required for this event.
Spring Fair and Egg Hunt
- Apr. 11, 2020, 12-4pm
- Sweetbriar Nature Center
- 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- $15 per child; $5 adult
Join Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown for a day filled with events, fun, egg hunts, and a lot of wonderful animals.
Nature Study with Kids: Spring Bulbs
- Apr. 11, 2020, 11:30am-12:15pm
- Middle Country Public Library
- 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Take an up close look at bulbs and how flowers bloom. Grades 3rd - 5th. Registration required.
Overview of the Special Education Process
- Apr. 11, 2020, 6:30-8pm
- Middle Country Public Library
- 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach
- Adult
- FREE
This workshop will help participants understand the requirements and language of the special education process. Registration required.
ONLINE Storytime LIVE via Zoom Meeting: Isaac Fitzgerald presents How to Be a Pirate
- Apr. 11, 2020, 11:30am
- Greenlight Bookstore
- 686 Fulton St. (at S. Portland St.), Fort Greene
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- FREE
Greenlight is happy to welcome author Carole Lindstrom to their first-ever live online story time with this beautiful and important new book <...
ONLINE Virtual Maker Spotlight: Michael Albert, American Pop Artist
- Apr. 11, 2020, 2-2:45pm
- Long Island Explorium
- Port Jeff Harbor 101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- FREE
American Pop Artist & Friend of the Long Island Explorium will lead a virtual STEAM workshop. Mr. Albert will broadcast from his home studio an...
Egg Hunt with Wolves
- Apr. 12, 2020, 11am and 2pm
- Wolf Conservation Center
- 7 Buck Run, South Salem
- All Ages
- $14; $11 children younger than 12
Instead of looking for eggs, guests will help hide them for Ambassador Wolves Alawa, Nikai, and Zephyr to find. Pre-registration is required.
Easter Worship Service and 8th Annual Community-Wide Easter Egg Hunt
- Apr. 12, 2020, 10:30am, Service; 12pm, Easter Egg Hunt
- First Baptist Church of White Plains
- 456 North Street, White Plains
- All Ages
- FREE
The Easter Egg Hunt will be organized by age group, include candy- and toy-filled eggs, a face painter, and lots of fun.
CANCELED Spring Birding
- Apr. 12, 2020, 9:30-11am
- Wave Hill
- West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, Bronx
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- $10; $6 students and seniors 65 and older; $4 children 6 and older; free for children younger than 6; NYC Audubon members pay two-for-one admission
Explore the gardens and woodlands on a quest to spot both resident and rare birds as they pass through on their northern journey or settle down for the season.
CANCELED Family Nature Walk
- Apr. 12, 2020, 1-2pm
- Wave Hill
- West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, Bronx
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- $10; $6 students and seniors 65 and older; $4 children 6 and older; free for children younger than 6
Join naturalist and educator Gabriel Willow on a family-friendly walk through the gardens or woodlands
Easter Egg Hunt
- Apr. 12, 2020, 10am
- Living Christ Church
- 157 Piermont Avenue, Nyack
- Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Children ages birth-10 years will hunt for hundreds of eggs. All are welcome to enjoy crafts, snacks, and a visit from the Easter bunny!
New York City Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival
- Apr. 12, 2020, 10am-3pm
- Fifth Avenue Midtown
- Fifth Avenue between 49th and 57th streets, Midtown
- All Ages
- FREE
Make a fancy bonnet and join in on all of the holiday fun at the NYC Easter Parade!
CANCELED BAMkids Movie Matinees: Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
- Apr. 12, 2020, 2pm
- BAM Rose Cinemas
- 30 Lafayette Ave., Fort Greene
- Young elementary, Tween
- $10; $7 members and children 12 and younger
This winsome Academy Award-winning claymation feature is as clever and charming as the classic Wallace & Gromit shorts A Grand Day Out and The Wrong Trousers.
CANCELED Easter Sunday Skate
- Apr. 12, 2020, 2-10pm
- Brooklyn Bridge Park Roller Skating
- 150 Furman St- PIER 2, Downtown Brooklyn
- All Ages
- $10 admission; $7 skate and rollerblade rental
Skate along to today's top music and take photos with the Easter Bunny!
Easter Sunday Sit Down Prix Fixe
- Apr. 12, 2020, Reservations begin at 11am; 11:30am-6:30pm, activities; Egg Hunts at 2:15pm and 2:30pm
- Milleridge Inn
- 585 North Broadway, Jericho
- All Ages
- $65; $35 kids; free for children younger than 2
Your family will enjoy a delicious meal, face painting, bounce house, DJ, balloon animals, and more. Reservations required.
Easter Sunday Grand Buffet
- Apr. 12, 2020, 11am-2pm, Brunch; 3-6pm, Lunch/Dinner; 11:30am-6:30pm, activities; Egg Hunts at 2:15pm and 2:30pm
- Milleridge Cottage
- 585 North Broadway, Jericho
- All Ages
- $65; $35 kids; free for children younger than 2
Your family will enjoy a delicious meal, face painting, bounce house, DJ, and more. Reservations required. Activities are weather permitting.
Easter Sunday Grand Buffet Celebration
- Apr. 12, 2020, 10am-12pm and 12:30-3pm
- Swan Club on the Harbor
- 90 Glenwood Road, Roslyn
- All Ages
- $49.95; $29.95 children ages 3-12; free for children younger than 3
Meet the swans, enjoy a delicious grand buffet, take photos with the Easter Bunny, and go on an egg hunt!
Easter Sunday All You Can Eat Skate Party
- Apr. 12, 2020, 2-5:30pm
- United Skates of America, Inc.
- 1276 Hicksville Rd, Seaford
- All Ages
- $16 include admission, skate rental, unlimited pizza and soda; $8 non skating adults
Join United Skates for their All You Can Eat Easter Skate Party!
Amazing Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt
- Apr. 12, 2020, 1:30-4:30pm
- Slattery's Midtown Pub
- 8 E. 36th St., #3, Midtown
- All Ages
- $39
A series of clues will lead you around the city, getting you to perform and mental challenges along the way. Other clues will reveal hidden eggs, worth points and prizes!
Easter Sunday
- Apr. 12, 2020, 9am; 10:15am; 11:30am
- Blaze Church
- 50 Bell Avenue, Flanders
- All Ages
- FREE
RSVP for this free event including an Easter Egg Hunt, family photo booth, games, and more.
Easter Sunday Brunch with the Easter Bunny
- Apr. 12, 2020, 10:30am-3:30pm
- East Wind Long Island
- 5720 Route 25A, Wading River
- All Ages
- $54.95; $26.95 children ages 3-10; free for children 2 years and younger
Easter Brunch includes a full gourmet buffet, a kids station, and a visit from the Easter Bunny who will be on hand for photos! Call for reservations.
Easter Brunch
- Apr. 12, 2020, 10am; 12pm; 2pm
- Long Island Aquarium
- 431 East Main Street, Riverhead
- All Ages
- $54.95; $49.95 members; $26.95 ages 3-12; $23.95 ages 3-12 members; $5 ages 2 and younger
Enjoy Easter Brunch featuring traditional brunch fare, a craft station for the kids, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Reservations required.
CANCELED Music of Tom Petty for Kids
- Apr. 12, 2020, 11am, doors; 12-1pm, show
- Brooklyn Bowl
- 61 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- $12-$14
The Rock and Roll Playhouse is excited to bring Free Fallin' Ft. the Music of Tom Petty for Kids to Brooklyn Bowl. The Rock and Roll Playhouse ...
ONLINE Lincoln Center at Home #ConcertsForKids: Elena Moon Park
- Apr. 12, 2020, 11am
- Lincoln Center
- 165 West 65th St., Upper West Side
- All Ages
- FREE
Lincoln Center at Home presents a remarkable group of artists who will bring world-class performances and diverse musical perspectives straight fro...
ONLINE Easter Family Yoga
- Apr. 12, 2020, 10-11am
- Blooming Breath Yoga for Kids & Teens
- ,
- All Ages
- FREE
Join Blooming Breath Yoga for Kids & Teens on Easter Sunday for a full hour of FREE VIRTUAL family yoga! Learn lots of partner and Easter theme...
Free Scavenger Hunt
- Apr. 12, 2020, All Day
- Tenafly Nature Center
- 313 Hudson Ave, Tenafly
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- Suggested Donation: $2 per person; $5 per family
Families will receive a digital set of clues, from the TNC website, to solve nature riddles along Nature Center trails. Each family will need to wo...
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
- Apr. 13, 2020, 2:30-4:00pm
- Lewis Latimer House Museum
- 34-41 137th St, Flushing
- All Ages
- FREE
After the egg hunt, author Adrienne Leslie will lead an exciting Easter storytelling activity. RSVP required.
Spring April Showers Watercolor Craft
- Apr. 13, 2020, 2:45-3:30pm
- North Hills Library
- 57-04 Marathon Pkwy, Little Neck
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Use crayons and watercolor to create a water resistant masterpiece!
Spring Crafts For Kids
- Apr. 13, 2020, 4:00-4:45pm
- Queens Library - Auburndale Branch
- 25-55 Francis Lewis Blvd., Flushing
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Ages three and up, please come and join us to make your own beautiful crafts for spring.
STEM Mondays: Fruit And Veggie Batteries
- Apr. 13, 2020, 4:30-5:30pm
- Queens Library - Poppenhusen Branch
- 121-23 14 Ave., College Point
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Acidic fruits and veggies allow electrons to flow from one metal to another creating an electric current, which can light an LED light.
Pointillism Art And Painting Afternoon
- Apr. 13, 2020, 4:00-5:00pm
- Queens Library - Rosedale Branch
- 144-20 243 St., Rosedale
- Teen
- FREE
Learn about Census data while exploring how it can be translated into unique works of art made by you.
Spring Drop-in Crafts
- Apr. 13, 2020, 2-3pm
- Merrick Library
- 2279 Merrick Ave., Merrick
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Children in grades K-6 can drop-in to the children's room to enjoy creating some Spring Crafts.
Children's Books on Film Family Program
- Apr. 13, 2020, 1:00-4:00pm
- New York Public Library - Muhlenberg Branch
- 209 West 23rd Street, Chelsea
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- FREE
In the first part of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic masterpiece, a shy young hobbit named Frodo Baggins inherits a simple gold ring that has power.
Movie Mondays for Kids 'Wonder Park'
- Apr. 13, 2020, 4:00pm
- Tompkins Square Library
- 331 East 10th Street, East Village
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Kids and their caregivers can attend a free showing of "Wonder Park."
Sail into Spring
- Apr. 13, 2020, 1-3pm
- The Whaling Museum & Education Center
- 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor
- All Ages
- $6; $5 seniors 62 and older and children 4-18; free for members and active military with ID
Drop in during a whaley fun week of fin-tastic, kelp-yourself crafts.
Monday Madness
- Apr. 13, 2020, 10:30-11:15am
- Middle Country Public Library
- 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach
- Pre-school & younger
- FREE
Beat the Monday blues with some silly stories and crafts. Ages 3 - 5. Registration required.
Tech Petting Zoo
- Apr. 13, 2020, 2-3pm
- Finkelstein Memorial Library
- 24 Chestnut Street, Spring Valley
- Tween
- FREE
Explore a variety of electronic gadgets and learn to use them. Registration is required. Limited Enrollment. Sign up starts March 30. Ages: 8-12 ye...
ONLINE PML Quiz Show!
- Apr. 13, 2020, 4-5:30pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- All Ages
- FREE
Watch your favorite librarians on GoToMeeting as they go head-to-head in this fun trivia game. Play at home, and root for your favorite librarian a...
CANCELED DIY Suncatchers
- Apr. 14, 2020, 4:30-5:30pm
- Mount Kisco Public Library
- 100 East Main Street, Mount KIsco
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Here comes the sun(catcher)! Brighten up any room with these colorful creations. All ages - under 5 with caregiver. Registration recommended. Spons...
Family Film: 'The Incredibles'
- Apr. 14, 2020, 1:00-3:00pm
- Queens Library - Hillcrest
- 187-05 Union Turnpike, Flushing
- All Ages
- FREE
Enjoy a family-friendly movie at the library, "The Incredibles" (2004, PG).
Fine Feathered Friends
- Apr. 14, 2020, 10:30-11:45am
- Alley Pond Environmental Center
- 224-65 76th Ave., Oakland Gardens
- Pre-school & younger
- $20
Celebrate spring by learning about local forest birds. Hands-on discovery of feathers, nests, eggs, and live animal guests will engage young learners. Registration required.
Face Painting
- Apr. 14, 2020, 3:30-5:30pm
- Queens Library - Woodside Branch
- 54-22 Skillman Ave., Woodside
- All Ages
- FREE
Join for face painting with Bengali-born Shahnaz Begum.
Mad Science of the Mid-Hudson: Mineral Mania
- Apr. 14, 2020, 2-3pm
- Nyack Library
- 59 South Broadway, Nyack
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Crack open a geode and see what's inside. Grades 1-5. Please register.
Musical Performance: Wendy & DB
- Apr. 14, 2020, 2:00pm and 3:00pm
- Children's Museum of Manhattan
- 212 W. 83rd St., Upper West Side
- All Ages
- Free with museum admission ($15; free for children younger than 1)
Wendy & DB examine the world with curiosity and get everyone moving! The Chicago-based kindie duo explores science, nature, diversity, safety, and the arts.
BEACH EXPLORATION
- Apr. 14, 2020, 11am; 1pm; 3pm
- Garvies Point Museum
- 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove
- All Ages
- $4; $2 children 5-12 years; free for members
Explore the shoreline for snails, mussels, crabs, and more during this hands-on program.
SAND-CASTING CRAFT
- Apr. 14, 2020, 10am-4pm
- Garvies Point Museum
- 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove
- All Ages
- $4; $2 children 5-12 years; free for members
Make a beautiful keepsake of the beach!
All-of-a-Kind Family Walking Tour
- Apr. 14, 2020, 2:00-3:30pm
- Museum at Eldridge Street
- 12 Eldridge St., Lower East Side
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- $15 adults; $10 children
Follow in the footsteps of the beloved sisters depicted in Sydney Taylor’s children’s classic, All-of-a-Kind Family.
Mad Science - Movie Effects
- Apr. 14, 2020, 2-3pm
- Glen Cove Library
- 4 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Cove
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Put your movie making skills to the test to create your very own animation with the "Mad Science Cartoon Creator Flipbook." Grades 2-5. Register online.
Crazy Art Night
- Apr. 14, 2020, 7-8pm
- Merrick Library
- 2279 Merrick Ave., Merrick
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Children in grades 3-6 will create some crazy art with materials provided and vote on the craziest art piece. Registration required.
Spring Festival & Chinese Zodiac Paper Cutting
- Apr. 14, 2020, 3:30pm
- Columbus Library
- 742 10th Ave., Hell's Kitchen
- Teen
- FREE
Teens learn about the Chinese Zodiac while cuting and designing red paper rat cutouts for good luck.
American Girl Tea Party
- Apr. 14, 2020, 5-7pm
- Bake Me A Cake Boutique
- 184 East Montauk Hwy., Lindenhurst
- Young elementary, Tween
- $35
Wear your dressy dress to decorate your own American Girl cake design. One slice of pizza and drink is included.
Frozen Event
- Apr. 14, 2020, 11am-12:30pm
- Bake Me A Cake Boutique
- 184 East Montauk Hwy., Lindenhurst
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- $35
Meet Elsa decorate your own 7” cake.
Shots for Tots
- Apr. 14, 2020, 2-5pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- FREE
Bring your child's immunization record for Drop In Free Immunizations for children without health benefits.
Sharpie Tie-Dye T-Shirts
- Apr. 14, 2020, 4pm
- Westhampton Free Library
- 7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
- Tween
- Free with Westhampton Free Library Card
Make a tie-dye design using sharpie markers and rubbing alcohol (Registration required).
...Spring Break, Backyard Birds
- Apr. 14, 2020, ongoing, 11am-3pm
- Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium
- 1660 Rte 25A, Cold Spring Harbor
- All Ages
- $7; $6 seniors; $5 kids 3-12; free for children younger than 3 and members
Learn about backyard birds as you hunt around the Hatchery looking for our feathered visitors.
ONLINE Drag Queen Story Hour with Miz Jade
- Apr. 14, 2020, 11-11:45am
- Brooklyn Public Library
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- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- FREE
Enjoy Drag Queen Story Hour from the comfort of your own home as Miz Jade reads children's books, sings songs, and does movement activities for...
Crafts with Miss Cheryl
- Apr. 15, 2020, 4:30-5:15pm
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Main Library
- 10 W. Ramapo Road, Garnerville
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- FREE
Make a fun craft! Registration required.
The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System
- Apr. 15, 2020, 4pm
- Mayo Performing Arts Center
- 100 South Street, Morristown
- All Ages
- $12-$15
Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in this new musical adaptation based on the original book series.
CANCELED DIY Puffy Paint
- Apr. 15, 2020, 4:30-5:30pm
- Mount Kisco Public Library
- 100 East Main Street, Mount KIsco
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Create your own beautiful painting from paint you make yourself! All ages - under 5 with caregiver. Registration recommended. Sponsored by The Frie...
Funny Folktales
- Apr. 15, 2020, 2:30-3:15pm
- Queens Library - Whitestone Branch
- 151-10 14 Rd., Whitestone
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Children ages 5-10 years will enjoy listening to funny folktales from different cultures and then drawing pictures related to the stories.
Black Out Poetry
- Apr. 15, 2020, 4:00-5:00pm
- Queens Library - Arverne
- 312 Beach 54 Street, Arverne
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Create a new poem from an old one! Kids will receive a page of text and then scribble out some of the words and sentences to create new meanings.
Family Animal Meet & Greet
- Apr. 15, 2020, 11:00am-12:00pm and 1:00-2:00pm
- Alley Pond Environmental Center
- 224-65 76th Ave., Oakland Gardens
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- $18 per family of four or less
Learn some interesting critter facts while you meet five different animals from APEC’s Animal Collection. Friends are also welcome as part of your party of four. Registration required.
Poetry Theater!
- Apr. 15, 2020, 4:00-5:00pm
- Queens Library - Woodhaven Branch
- 85-41 Forest Parkway, Woodhaven
- All Ages
- FREE
Join in acting out famous poems!
Bengali New Year Celebration
- Apr. 15, 2020, 3:00-5:00pm
- Queens Library - South Jamaica Branch
- 108-41 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., South Jamaica
- All Ages
- FREE
Bengali New Year is celebrated in Bangladesh and all around the world by Bengali people. Celebrate this regional holiday with cultural arts and crafts.
Historical overview of Public Education in Valley Stream, NY
- Apr. 15, 2020, 7:30pm
- Valley Stream Village Hall
- 123 S. Central Ave., Valley Stream
- All Ages
- FREE
William Stris, VS school board historian will lecture Historical Overview of Public Education in Valley Stream, NY.
Kips Bay Library Presents Family Movie Afternoon: The Addams Family
- Apr. 15, 2020, 3:00pm
- New York Public Library - Kips Bay
- 446 Third Ave., Kips Bay
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen
- FREE
Dark hilarity ensues after the Addams family relocates to suburban New Jersey. Their macabre traditions are promptly challenged by modern technology and their neighbors' 21st century norms.
Don't Squish My Creativity
- Apr. 15, 2020, 3:00pm
- New York Public Library - Yorkville Branch
- 222 East 79th Street, Upper East Side
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Drop in for a quick craft. Bring your creativity and make something special to take home.
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