Things to Do This Weekend with the Kids in NYC
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. Here is just a taste of what’s happening this weekend in New York City!
Consult our calendar of events for a comprehensive list!
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Atlantic Ave. ArtWalk
Brooklyn’s Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk, a 1.5-mile, self-guided event, returns May 10-18, 202,5, from Fourth Avenue to the Waterfront. The annual walk combines the vision of local artists and merchants who add life, soul, and beauty to Brooklyn’s most dynamic commercial thoroughfare.
May 10 – 18, 12 pm – 6 pm
Atlantic Ave. from Fourth Ave. to the Waterfront
Family Fun Day
Bring the whole family out for an unforgettable afternoon of fun! This after-school Family Fun Day is packed with exciting activities for all ages, from music and bounce houses to arts & crafts, face painting, popcorn, cotton candy, and so much more.
May 16, 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Rufus King Park, 150-29 Jamaica Ave
Reading & Drawing Event with Andrea Cáceres
A magical evening with Greepoint’s own Andrea Cáceres as she reads from her charming children’s book ‘My Dog Just Speaks Spanish’ and guides little artists through a fun drawing activity! Every ticket includes a signed copy of Andrea’s book to take home. Perfect for young readers and budding artists!
May 16, 5:30 pm – 7 pm
Artudio, 4 Diamond St.
19th Annual Feast by the Shore
Glenwood Landing’s beloved community celebration, Feast by the Shore, is making waves once again — and this year, visitors can expect an adrenaline rush with the debut of a thrilling new ride.
May 16, 6 – 11 pm, May 17, 1 – 11 pm, May 18, 1 – 6 pm
Broadway Plaza between 17th & 18th Streets
EPIC Players Theatre presents Seussical the Musical: A Neuro-Inclusive Production
In this fun and fabulous musical comedy, Seussical brings Dr. Seuss’s beloved characters to life with wit, wonder, and a surprising amount of heart. Narrated by the mischievous Cat in the Hat, the story follows Horton, an earnest elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing the Whos—a tiny community whose voices are all too easy to ignore.
May 18, 2 – 4 pm
A.R.T/New York, 502 West 53rd Street, 3rd Floor
Backbone
Backbone examines the various perceptions of strength, where it comes from, and how it is measured through circus arts. This frenetic celebration of human interconnectedness will test the limits of strength: physical, emotional, individual, and collective.
May 16, 7 – 8:30 pm, May 17, 2 – 3:30 pm & 7 – 8:30 pm
Alice Tully Hall, 1941 Broadway
American Ballet Theatre Studio Company: Spring Moves
The two-night engagement will feature a World Premiere by ABT dancer Brady Farrar; the New York City Premieres of original choreography by Houston Thomas and ABT dancer Madison Brown; works by Yannick Lebrun and ABT Principal Dancer James Whiteside; George Balanchine’s Tarantella; Jerome Robbins’s Interplay; Gerald Arpino’s Birthday Variations pas de deux; and the iconic Black Swan pas de deux from Kevin McKenzie’s Swan Lake.
May 16 – 17, 7:30 – 9 pm
NYU Skirball, 566 LaGuardia Place
The Great Hawaiian Luau 5K
Seize the Lei! Join this ‘tropical’ getaway in Flushing Meadows, Queens! Run or walk this 5K through this historic park and enjoy the post-race luau festivities with your favorite delicious goodies from Waterloo Sparkling Water! Mahalo!
May 17, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Flushing Meadows Corona Park – Parking, Queens Museum Building, Meridian Road
Mad Fun Farm Garden Volunteer Session
Join Concrete Safaris for our Garden Volunteer Session to spruce up our gardens! We will be doing a variety of garden maintenance activities, such as repairing raised beds, shoveling topsoil, picking up trash, weeding, and more.
May 17, 10 am – 1 pm
Mad Fun Farm, 1775 3rd Ave.
Jazzical!
Get ready to tune in to the magic of live music and play on with interactive fun for the whole family! Featuring a lively octet with vocals, this concert blends the best of jazz, classical, and playful melodies in a way that keeps kids (and grown-ups!) fully engaged.
May 17, 10 am – 11 am
Hello, Mandarin!, 122 E 83rd St, 2nd Floor
SUBMERGE Marine Science Festival
SUBMERGE brings marine science to life as we learn about NYC’s coastal waters from the River Project team and more than 30 regional STEM experts. This interactive science festival invites the public to explore water topics through awesome experiments, kid-approved entertainment, and much more!
May 17, 11 am – 3 pm
Pier 84 Hudson River Park, 555 12th Ave
Kite Festival
Join Brooklyn Bridge Park for a day of sky-high fun at their annual Kite Festival! This is the one day each year when kite flying is open to the public in the park, so don’t miss your chance to see the sky fill with color against the stunning Manhattan skyline. Bring your own kite, purchase one, or make one on site, and take part in a joyful spring celebration for all ages.
May 17, 11 am – 3 pm
Pier 5 – Brooklyn Bridge Park, 334 Furman St.
FAD Market: NYCxDESIGN
FAD Market is excited to bring its annual NYCxDESIGN pop-up to St. Paul’s in Cobble Hill! Set inside a beautifully restored landmark built in 1838 by renowned architect Gamaliel King, this stunning space, filled with natural light and historic stonework, provides the perfect backdrop to discover fresh talent and shop directly from independent designers.
May 17 – 18, 11 am – 6 pm
St. Paul, 190 Court St.
Story Hour with Wendy & DB
Get your Sunny Side UP with Grammy-nominated, award-winning Wendy and DB as they celebrate their 7th album, a collection of blues-infused pop songs. Through folklore, stories, and songs, they explore themes of love, encouragement, creativity, and nature. Wendy and DB will engage you with their voices, ukulele, percussion, and guitars, bringing high-energy music to their performance!
May 17, 11 am – 12 pm
Sugar Hill Children’s Museum of Art & Storytelling, 898 St. Nicholas Ave.
Family Program | Design Around Town
In celebration of NYCxDesign, join us to play some rounds of Cooper Hewitt’s Design Around Town, an exclusive-to-Cooper Hewitt board game! Invite your family members to come up with creative solutions to design challenges at an ice cream shop, a school, a stadium, and more.
May 17, 11 am – 3 pm
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2 East 91st St.
The Language of Flowers Workshop
Discover the Beauty and Symbolism of Flowers Through Art! Join for Language of Flowers, a hands-on workshop where participants of all ages will explore the meaning and artistry of flowers. Using watercolor, acrylic, and pastels, you’ll create stunning floral compositions while learning about the symbolism behind each bloom.
May 17, 11 am
Morris Park Library, 985 Morris Park Ave.
Family Day at Hudson Yards
Outside on the Public Square and Gardens, experience an exciting lineup of activities including special performances from veteran children’s performer Hopalong Andrew; Mozart for Munchkins, an interactive concert experience for the whole family; and an enchanting magic show with fun, wonder, and surprises for all ages.
May 17, 11 am – 4 pm
Backyard at Hudson Yards, Public Square & Gardens, 20 Hudson Yards
Dance Parade
The annual Dance Parade features thousands of participants celebrating over 80 different styles of dance. The joyous celebration begins at Broadway & 17th St. and travels downtown, ending in Tompkins Square Park. The festivities continue with performances in the Park on set-up stages, along with free dance classes.
May 17, 12 pm – 7 pm
Dance Parade New York, Broadway & 17th St.
Queens International Children’s Festival 2025
Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning Queens International Children’s Festival has returned with free entertainment and activities for the entire family to enjoy. The fun-filled family event brings high-quality arts performances and craft activities to inspire young people and families to enjoy the arts. Activities will include live music, dance performances, games, Arts and Crafts, and more!
May 17, 12 pm – 5 pm
Jamaica Performing Arts Center, 153-10 Jamaica Ave.
NYC Parks Presents: Spring Festival at Shoelace Park
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Kevin Riley for a spring festival featuring games, arts and crafts, sports, and more.
May 17, 12 pm
Shoelace Park, East 222nd St. and Bronx Blvd.
Farmhouse Family Day: Pinkster Celebration
The Wyckoff House Museum & Elite Learners bring you a special Pinkster Festival with live music, carnival activities, drumming, and more! Pinkster is a Dutch holiday marking the day of Pentecost in the Catholic church, and for enslaved peoples, it was a day of rest and a day to practice their individual cultures and traditions.
May 17, 12 pm – 3 pm
Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum, 5816 Clarendon Road
Resonant Minds Family Concert
Join an unforgettable outdoor concert at Hudson Yards that brings the transformative power of music to life! The Resonant Minds Family Concert Experience invites families to immerse themselves in a dynamic celebration of sound, featuring live musical performances spanning classical, jazz, and sing-along favorites.
May 17, 1 pm – 2 pm
Backyard at Hudson Yards, Public Square & Gardens, 20 Hudson Yards
Backbone
Backbone examines the various perceptions of what strength is, where it comes from, and how it is measured, through circus arts. This frenetic celebration of human interconnectedness will test the limits of strength: physical, emotional, individual, and collective.
May 16, 7 – 8:30 pm, May 17, 2 – 3:30 pm & 7 – 8:30 pm
Alice Tully Hall, 1941 Broadway
Free Billiards Class for LGBTQIA+ Teens
The Queer Poolplayers Association (QPA) and Sugar Mouse, the ultimate game hall and live music venue in New York City, offers free, monthly group billiards class for LGBTQIA+ teens, ages 13-19. Lessons will focus on developing the basic skills, techniques, and strategies for eight-ball and nine-ball.
May 17, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Sugar Mouse, 47 3rd Ave.
EPIC Players Theatre presents Seussical the Musical: A Neuro-Inclusive Production
In this fun and fabulous musical comedy, Seussical brings Dr. Seuss’s beloved characters to life with wit, wonder, and a surprising amount of heart. Narrated by the mischievous Cat in the Hat, the story follows Horton, an earnest elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing the Whos—a tiny community whose voices are all too easy to ignore.
May 18, 2 – 4 pm
A.R.T/New York,502 West 53rd St., 3rd Floor
Spring Concert for the Environment
Join Every Voice Choirs for their annual spring concert. Featuring all six EVC choirs in a program of songs that celebrate the natural world.
May 17, 7 pm – 9 pm
Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Music Center, 129 W. 67th St.
Party on Wheels
This spring, the New York Transit Museum will celebrate the Earth-friendly transit system at the annual family benefit, Party on Wheels! Bring the whole family for breakfast and coffee, artmaking and face painting, a photo opportunity, a scavenger hunt – AND unlimited rides on the vintage subway cars from the Museum platform to Hoyt-Schermerhorn and back!
May 18, 10 am – 12 pm
New York Transit Museum, 99 Schermerhorn St.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Family Day
Enjoy a day of exciting programs and activities to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! Explore the history of the AAPI community with a jam-packed day of story times, living history, art making, and an AAPI family guide.
May 18, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park W.
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