Things to Do This Weekend in NYC with Kids

Things to Do This Weekend in NYC with Kids
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Things to Do This Weekend in NYC with Kids

We’re back with another round up of weekend activities for NYC families! Discover the best family-friendly activities and events happening in New York this weekend.

New York City is the place to be year-round, and during the winter is no exception. Celebrate Holi, or the start of the spring season!

From museum exhibitions to outdoor adventures, there’s something for families to explore in the city that never sleeps.

Cross Items Off Your Spring Break Bucket List

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There’s nothing like spring in New York. It’s the perfect time to get back outside with your family as winter enters the rearview mirror. Revisit old favorite spring activities or find something new. Get a jump on crossing items off your spring break bucket list today!

Celebrate Easter

This weekend bring Easter Sunday! There’s no shortage of ways to celebrate with your family and loved ones. Go out for an unbeatable Easter brunch, find eggs at an Easter egg hunt or capture Easter memories with pictures with the Easter Bunny

Stop by the Walker Park Spring Festival

Walker Park | Details
March 29, 12 to 3 pm

Spring into action with NYC Parks Walker Park Spectacular Spring Festival! Unleash your creativity at the arts and crafts stations, burn off some energy at the sports and games stations, enjoy live music performances, and have an egg-citing time taking pictures with the Easter Bunny.

Go to Mr. Evan V’s Album Release Show

ShapeShifter Lab | Details
March 30, 11 am to 12 pm

Mr. Evan V’s new album, Let Us Rock, is filled with songs that will take you and your kids on a journey of movement, storytelling, great music, and dancing.

Join Mr. Evan V and his band for the live experience of all the fun. Shake em all around, drive in the race car, wave at the firefighter, or learn about the importance of eating your vegetables. Parents and kids both will have a great time singing and dancing along.

See the Cherry Blossoms

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Spring is here, and cherry blossoms will be in full bloom soon! In fact, there are some spots where you can start to see them coming in as soon as this weekend. We’ve picked out some of the best spots in NYC and on Long Island for you and your family to see the cherry blossoms. 

Have an Eggstravaganza with NYSoM

Sherman Creek | Details
March 30, 1 to 5 pm

Winter is over and spring has arrived! NYSoM is proud to present Easter Eggstravaganza 2024 featuring an Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Activity Village and much more. 

Jam to the Music of the Beatles

Brooklyn Bowl | Details
March 31, 12 to 1 pm

Performing songs created by the most iconic musicians in rock history, The Rock and Roll Playhouse band offers its core audience of families with children ages ten and under games, movement, stories and an opportunity to rock out in an effort to educate children and explore their creativity.

This week, you can introduce your kids to the iconic music of the Beatles. A night at the Rock and Roll Playhouse is fun for all ages. 

Visit a Botanical Garden

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Take a break from the urban jungle. Step into a plant-lovers paradise at one of the many botanical gardens in New York City or on Long Island. 

Celebrate Holi

The Rubin Museum of Art | Details
March 31, 1 to 3 pm

Join the museum for a special Family Sunday at the Rubin! Bring your family to the Mandala Lab on the third floor for an afternoon of creativity and self-exploration that both kids and grown-ups can enjoy.

A Museum educator does a brief demonstration of the project, teaches the art-making techniques, and lets you explore ways to make the project your own.

At 1:00 PM, take part in a special Holi celebration in the theater featuring a dance performance and workshop for families with Meha Sadana.

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Athletic Association of Yorkville Youths

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Serving the families and children of NYC for over 50 years with high-quality recreational activities that foster life-lessons which empower young people to succeed beyond sports. Our programs encourage positive attitudes and growth through teamwork and sportsmanship, attendance, fair play, respect, hard work, integrity and fun. Your child can participate in clinics and leagues in such sports as baseball, basketball, flag-football, lacrosse, soccer, hockey, wrestling, track, and tennis. We also offer weekly dodgeball tournaments, drama and musical theater workshops, and after school programs.</span></p>

Ivy Camps USA

<p>Ivy Camps USA is a premium online provider of engaging after-school classes, holiday camps, summer camps, and personalized tutoring. Their instructors come from the top 10 US universities and love to inspire and mentor emerging minds. Extracurricular classes, holiday camps, and summer camps are offered in STEM, Business Leadership, and Arts, Media & Communication for ages 6-14. Tutoring programs focus on supporting students academically, developing a mentoring relationship, and rekindling a love of learning. Ivy Camps USA is known for exceptional programming that kids love and parents trust.</p>

Atlantic Acting School

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Looking for a fun and exciting theater program for kids and teens? Join us at the Atlantic. Our programs are intense, exciting and fun!</span></p>