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May 21
10:00 AM
Kids in Motion: Columbus Park
Columbus Park

Kids in Motion offers free arts & crafts and games for children at Columbus Park.

May 21
3:30 PM
Sound of Color
The Jewish Museum

This six-week program for preschoolers and their families explores how music and art playfully intertwine. Each class will embark on a thematic musical tour of the Jewish Museum’s newly re-envisioned galleries.

May 22
10:00 AM
Kids in Motion: Columbus Park
Columbus Park

Kids in Motion offers free arts & crafts and games for children at Columbus Park.

May 22
3:30 PM
Little New-Yorkers: Dragon Flower
The New York Historical

Join us for Little New-Yorkers, a program for children ages 2-4 and their caregivers. This session features the book "Dragon Flower."

May 22
6:00 PM
American Museum of Natural History

Explore your favorite halls and fall asleep under the Blue Whale or surrounded by other beloved Museum exhibits. Designed for kids ages 6–12 and their chaperones, this overnight program invites participants to explore iconic halls by flashlight, wander at their own pace through the first and second floors, and jump into fun activities.

May 23
11:00 AM
Family Fun Day
Pier 63 at Hudson River Park

A day of activities for the whole family, including games, crafts, and entertainment. Perfect for kids of all ages.

May 23
10:00 AM
Family Art Project: Barking up a Wave Hill Tree
Wave Hill

Visit some of Wave Hill’s treasured trees and enjoy a tactile experience by making rubbings of their textured bark. Then, frame and decorate your designs to take home a reminder of our woodsy friends. At 11:30am families can enjoy a story time program in the Gund Theater, all ages welcome.

May 23
11:00 AM
Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater

During the 2026 season, the PuppetMobile will present a fresh take on the classic fairytale Pinocchio written by Julia Darden and directed by Bruce Cannon, with set design by Zlata.

May 23
11:00 AM
2:30 PM
Family Workshop: Monster Puppetry
The New Victory Theater

Design your own monster puppets and bring them to life with your family in this 90-minute workshop guided by a New Victory Teaching Artist.

May 23
11:00 AM
Family Activities
South Street Seaport Museum

Take part in fun activities for the whole family on your visit to the Seaport Museum. Timely hands-on activities and engagement stations for visitors of all ages provide creative opportunities that illuminate history and life at sea.

May 23
3:00 PM
Summer on the Hudson: Story Hour!
Riverside Park

Free Story Hour for kids at the 102nd Street Field House in Riverside Park.

May 23
10:00 AM
TALEA Beer Co.

Bring your baby for family time at Williamsburg.

May 23
11:00 AM
Books Are Magic

Storytime for kids with Christy Hale and Sandra Galeota-Long presenting 'Reaching Across the Sky'.

May 23
12:00 PM
Family Bowl
Brooklyn Bowl.

All Ages until 5pm. Doors: 12:00 PM

May 24
10:00 AM
Family Art Project: Barking up a Wave Hill Tree
Wave Hill

Visit some of Wave Hill’s treasured trees and enjoy a tactile experience by making rubbings of their textured bark. Then, frame and decorate your designs to take home a reminder of our woodsy friends. At 11:30am families can enjoy a story time program in the Gund Theater, all ages welcome.

May 24
10:30 AM
12:30 PM
Puppetsberg
Battery Park

Interactive, culturally relevant puppet shows for 4mos-4yrs. Shows are 45 minutes long and involve dancing, instruments, dress-up “photo-ops,” and bubble time (!) followed by a different puppet story each week.

May 24
11:00 AM
Kids' Art Workshop
Pier 63 at Hudson River Park

A creative art workshop for children at Pier 63, featuring various art activities and crafts.

May 24
11:00 AM
Family Activities
South Street Seaport Museum

Take part in fun activities for the whole family on your visit to the Seaport Museum. Timely hands-on activities and engagement stations for visitors of all ages provide creative opportunities that illuminate history and life at sea.

May 24
11:30 AM
Sunday Story Time: Maribel’s Year
The New York Historical

Join us for Sunday Story Time and follow Maribel's journey through her year in this heartwarming tale.

May 24
12:00 PM
Brooklyn Bowl.

Bob Dylan Birthday Celebration. Doors: 12:00 PM / Show: 12:30 PM

May 24
11:30 AM
Family Music Class with Jazz Baby
TALEA Beer Co.

Enjoy a family music class with Jazz Baby.

May 24
1:00 PM
Family Bowl
Brooklyn Bowl.

Rock & Roll Playhouse ticket required for entry before 1pm. Doors: 1:00 PM

May 25
8:30 AM
Holiday Day Camp
Brooklyn Paints

Join the fun at Brooklyn Paints Holiday Day Camps! This camp runs from 8:30am – 4:30pm and is for kids ages 5-12 yrs.

May 26
10:00 AM
Toddler Takeover at the Green-House
Green-Wood Cemetery

On Tuesday mornings, it’s toddler time at the Green-House. Bring your little ones to the most fun pop-up play zone in Sunset Park for a morning of open play and sensory exploration.

May 26
3:30 PM
The New York Historical

Join us for Little New-Yorkers, a program for children ages 2-4 and their caregivers. This session features the book "Sixteen Years in Sixteen Seconds: The Sammy Lee Story."

May 27
8:30 AM
Holiday Day Camp
Brooklyn Paints

Join the fun at Brooklyn Paints Holiday Day Camps! This camp runs from 8:30am – 4:30pm and is for kids ages 5-12 yrs.

May 27
10:30 AM
Toddler Sensory Exploration
New York Hall of Science

This month in our Toddler Sensory Exploration, visitors will explore and play with slime using elements inspired by city life. The activity encourages exploration through touch, sight, and even...

May 28
11:00 AM
Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE
The New Victory Theater

Dance your cares away with Gobo, Mokey, Wembley, Boober and Red in Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE, a brand-new stage musical from The Jim Henson Company.

May 28
4:00 PM
Shac Shake – with Josh Lewis
Warner Library

Get ready to move with Josh Lewis! Music, movement and fun for families.

May 29
11:00 AM
Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE
The New Victory Theater

Dance your cares away with Gobo, Mokey, Wembley, Boober and Red in Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE, a brand-new stage musical from The Jim Henson Company.

May 29
9:30 AM
Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater

Join Pinocchio and Gepetto on their Big Apple Adventure at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater.

May 29
11:00 AM
Family Activities
South Street Seaport Museum

Take part in fun activities for the whole family on your visit to the Seaport Museum. Timely hands-on activities and engagement stations for visitors of all ages provide creative opportunities that illuminate history and life at sea.

May 29
3:30 PM
TGIF! Afterschool Story and Craft Hour
Green-Wood Cemetery

Kick off the weekend with story time and crafts at Green-Wood! Settle in for an hour of captivating read-alouds followed by a creative hands-on activity.

May 30
12:00 PM
5:00 PM
The New Victory Theater

Dance your cares away with Gobo, Mokey, Wembley, Boober and Red in a brand new musical adventure. Silly Creatures of all ages are welcome to this irresistible romp of raucous revelry down in Fraggle Rock.

May 30
10:00 AM
Kids' Art Workshop
Pier 63 at Hudson River Park

A creative art workshop for children, exploring different mediums and techniques. All materials provided.

May 30
11:00 AM
Family Activities
South Street Seaport Museum

Take part in fun activities for the whole family on your visit to the Seaport Museum. Timely hands-on activities and engagement stations for visitors of all ages provide creative opportunities that illuminate history and life at sea.

May 30
11:30 AM
Hablemos: GRAFFITI
The New York Historical

Hablemos de… ¡historia y arte! Únete a este programa familiar que se llevará a cabo en modalidad presencial dentro del museo. Let's talk about…history and art! Join us for this Spanish-speaking family program in person at the Museum.

May 30
12:00 PM
McNally Jackson

Join us at Seaport for a fun day of exploring Italy with children’s author Alexa Ward and her new book, A Kid’s Guide to Italy. The event will also include fun activities and a must-have goodie bag!

May 30
3:00 PM
Summer on the Hudson: Story Hour!
Riverside Park

Enjoy a story hour event, perfect for kids, as part of the Summer on the Hudson series.

May 30
11:00 AM
Family Saturdays
David H Koch Theater
May 30
10:00 AM
TALEA Beer Co.

Bring your baby for family time at Williamsburg.

May 30
12:00 PM
Family Bowl
Brooklyn Bowl.

All Ages until 5pm. Doors: 12:00 PM

May 31
12:00 PM
5:00 PM
The New Victory Theater

Dance your cares away in a brand new musical adventure to unlock untold party potential down in Fraggle Rock! This musical theater and puppetry show is lighthearted and exuberant.

May 31
10:00 AM
Leroy's Place

Join Snail Tales Adventures and Leroy's Place as we create fantastic monsters and explore the Nevergreen Forest! This workshop will give kids the opportunity to develop a unique D&D character.

May 31
10:30 AM
Dada

Music Explorers is a musical hangout designed for children and adults alike, exploring various musical styles and concepts.

May 31
10:30 AM
12:30 PM
Sova Dance & Puppetry
Battery Park

“Marvelous Metamorphoses” unravels to present bizarre and beautiful transformations in our world like caterpillar to butterfly, polliwog to frog, and more!

May 31
11:00 AM
Dance with Miss Rachel In Wonderland
Symphony Space

The UWS's most popular children's dance school, Dance with Miss Rachel, takes the stage on May 31 for three show stopping performances! Dancers age 2+ will perform - showing off a year of hard work. See you in Wonderland!

May 31
11:00 AM
Family Activities
South Street Seaport Museum

Take part in fun activities for the whole family on your visit to the Seaport Museum. Timely hands-on activities and engagement stations for visitors of all ages provide creative opportunities that illuminate history and life at sea.

May 31
11:00 AM
Noguchi Museum

Families with children of all ages are invited to explore the galleries and engage in a related art-making activity in the Education Studio (Level C). This month, play with projection to bring Noguchi’s unrealized playground designs to life.

May 31
11:30 AM
The New York Historical

Join us for Sunday Story Time and learn about the inspiring life of Tammy Duckworth, a decorated veteran and public servant.

May 31
12:00 PM
May 31
11:00 AM
Books Are Magic

Storytime with Raakhee Mirchandani presenting 'Nani Camp'.

May 31
11:30 AM
Family Music Class with Jazz Baby
TALEA Beer Co.

Enjoy a family music class with Jazz Baby.

Jun 4
2:00 PM
The New Victory Theater

Dance your cares away in a brand new musical adventure to unlock untold party potential down in Fraggle Rock! This musical theater and puppetry show is lighthearted and exuberant.

Jun 4
8:30 AM
Holiday Day Camp
Brooklyn Paints

Join the fun at Brooklyn Paints Holiday Day Camps! This camp runs from 8:30am – 4:30pm and is for kids ages 5-12 yrs.

Jun 4
3:30 PM
Sound of Color
The Jewish Museum

This six-week program for preschoolers and their families explores how music and art playfully intertwine. Each class will embark on a thematic musical tour of the Jewish Museum’s newly re-envisioned galleries.

Jun 4
7:00 PM
Ballet Tech Kids Dance
The Joyce Theater

Ballet Tech Kids Dance lights up The Joyce stage with a full-length ballet by Artistic Director Dionne Figgins, featuring students and alumni. The program also includes Kids Dance classics *Joggers* and *A Stair Dance* by Eliot Feld.

Jun 5
12:00 PM
5:00 PM
The New Victory Theater

Dance your cares away in a brand new musical adventure to unlock untold party potential down in Fraggle Rock! This musical theater and puppetry show is lighthearted and exuberant.

Jun 5
8:30 AM
Holiday Day Camp
Brooklyn Paints

Join the fun at Brooklyn Paints Holiday Day Camps! This camp runs from 8:30am – 4:30pm and is for kids ages 5-12 yrs.

Jun 5
3:00 PM
Gallery Kit
Noguchi Museum

Visitors are invited to explore Isamu Noguchi’s work and current exhibitions through art-making in the galleries. Each session begins with a motivating question, guiding participants through a creative exploration of materials and ideas.

Jun 5
6:00 PM
American Museum of Natural History

An after-hours program for an overnight experience at the museum. This event is sold out.

Jun 5
7:00 PM
Ballet Tech Kids Dance
The Joyce Theater

Ballet Tech Kids Dance lights up The Joyce stage with a full-length ballet by Artistic Director Dionne Figgins, featuring students and alumni. The program also includes Kids Dance classics *Joggers* and *A Stair Dance* by Eliot Feld.

Jun 6
12:00 PM
5:00 PM
The New Victory Theater

Dance your cares away in a brand new musical adventure to unlock untold party potential down in Fraggle Rock! This musical theater and puppetry show is lighthearted and exuberant.

Jun 6
12:30 PM
Elmo's Got the Moves
United Palace Theatre

Make unforgettable memories with your little ones at Elmo’s Got the Moves—the all-new Sesame Street Live show coming to your neighborhood! This exciting show will have kids and parents alike out of their seats and moving and dancing along with Elmo and his Sesame Street friends.

Jun 6
The Gazillion Bubble Show

The Gazillion Bubble Show is popping up across the U.S. — don't miss your chance to experience the wonder live!

Jun 6
10:00 AM
Open House: Explore Summer Camps! Ages 5-7
TADA! Youth Theater

An open house at TADA! Youth Theater for ages 5-7, featuring an interactive sample musical theater class and information session for parents. Registration is required.

Jun 6
11:00 AM
Open House: Explore Summer Camps! Ages 8-12
TADA! Youth Theater

An open house at TADA! Youth Theater for ages 8-12, featuring an interactive sample musical theater class and information session for parents. Registration is required.

Jun 6
2:00 PM
7:00 PM
Ballet Tech Kids Dance
The Joyce Theater

Ballet Tech Kids Dance lights up The Joyce stage with a full-length ballet by Artistic Director Dionne Figgins, featuring students and alumni. The program also includes Kids Dance classics *Joggers* and *A Stair Dance* by Eliot Feld.

Jun 6
2:00 PM
Seussical KIDS
92nd Street Y

For the family and friends of the Musical Theater Workshop Seussical KIDS, presented by the School of Musical Theater.

Jun 6
3:00 PM
Summer on the Hudson: Story Hour!
Riverside Park

Enjoy a story hour event, perfect for kids, as part of the Summer on the Hudson series.

Jun 7
12:00 PM
The New Victory Theater

Dance your cares away in a brand new musical adventure to unlock untold party potential down in Fraggle Rock! This musical theater and puppetry show is lighthearted and exuberant.

Jun 7
10:30 AM
Dada

Music Explorers is a musical hangout designed for children and adults alike, exploring various musical styles and concepts.

Jun 7
10:30 AM
12:30 PM
Bill Gordh
Battery Park

Bill Gordh is an award-winning Banjo-playing storyteller, author, educator, early childhood and elementary literacy specialist and consultant.

Jun 7
12:00 PM
Brooklyn Bowl.

Prince Birthday Bash - Come Dressed to Impress. Doors: 12:00 PM / Show: 12:30 PM

Jun 7
2:00 PM
Ballet Tech Kids Dance
The Joyce Theater

Ballet Tech Kids Dance lights up The Joyce stage with a full-length ballet by Artistic Director Dionne Figgins, featuring students and alumni. The program also includes Kids Dance classics *Joggers* and *A Stair Dance* by Eliot Feld.

Jun 7
10:30 AM
Poster Kids: Pochoir Printing
Poster House

This Poster Kids event looks at the imagery and history of film posters in Act Black: Posters from Black American Stage & Screen through a stencil-printing workshop (also known as pochoir printing). This program invites children 5–11 years old and their adults to collaborate.

Jun 7
11:30 AM
Sunday Story Time at the Bookshop
Astoria Bookshop

Stop by the bookstore to see your bookseller friends and read some stories on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month.

Jun 11
11:00 AM
Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE
The New Victory Theater

Dance your cares away with Gobo, Mokey, Wembley, Boober and Red in Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE, a brand-new stage musical from The Jim Henson Company.

Jun 13
12:00 PM
5:00 PM
The New Victory Theater

Dance your cares away in a brand new musical adventure to unlock untold party potential down in Fraggle Rock! This musical theater and puppetry show is lighthearted and exuberant.

Jun 13
2:30 PM
Imagination Movers
Arte Capoeira Center

The Emmy-Winning Imagination Movers are performing at Loreto Theatre as part of The Sheen Center for Thought and Culture, playing old and new songs for all ages.

Jun 14
12:00 PM
5:00 PM
The New Victory Theater

Dance your cares away in a brand new musical adventure to unlock untold party potential down in Fraggle Rock! This musical theater and puppetry show is lighthearted and exuberant.

Jun 14
The Gazillion Bubble Show

The Gazillion Bubble Show is popping up across the U.S. — don't miss your chance to experience the wonder live!

Jun 14
10:30 AM
12:30 PM
NYC Kids Project
Battery Park

Interactive experiences using puppets, storytelling, and facilitated dialogue to help children develop critical social-emotional skills, most notably empathy and social awareness.

Jun 14
10:30 AM
Art for Families: Play & Design
Noguchi Museum

Families with children ages 5–11 are invited to participate in conversations in the galleries and art-making activities in the Education Studio (Level C). This month, explore Noguchi’s designs for playgrounds and play equipment and build a sculptural creation with three-dimensional materials.

Jun 14
10:30 AM
Dada

Music Explorers is a musical hangout designed for children and adults alike, exploring various musical styles and concepts.

Jun 14
12:00 PM
Brooklyn Bowl.

Pride Party ft. Scaramouche & The Fandangos. Doors: 12:00 PM / Show: 12:30 PM

Jun 14
11:00 AM
The Siddha Yoga Meditation Center

Families with children up to 12 years of age are warmly invited to participate in this Day of Siddha Yoga Practices for Families to celebrate the Siddha Yoga holiday of Mahashivaratri, the great night of Lord Shiva. In this satsang, participants will learn about Lord Shiva and practice mantra japa, repetition of the mantra.

Jun 14
American Museum of Natural History

OrigamiUSA offers morning and afternoon origami-making sessions at the Museum.