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Mini Quest : Family-Friendly Scavenger Hunt

Mini Quests are outdoor scavenger hunts designed especially for families with kids ages 7–11 (but younger siblings can join in too!). Using your phone, you’ll follow clues, solve riddles, and uncover fun facts as you explore a NYC neighborhood together.

Sloomoo Institute

Sloomoo Institute celebrates the viral cultural phenomenon of slime, packing a vibrant 8,000 square-foot space in SoHo filled with experiments, interaction, inspiration, and sensory delights. Unique artistic touches include a 150’ high gloss, curvy DIY bar for guests to design their dream slimes, fe

Planet Hollywood x Ani-May Limited Edition Bento Boxes

Dine like an anime main character at Planet Hollywood NYC!  Get your Crunchyroll Bento Box to celebrate Ani-May! Now through June 11th at Planet Hollywood in Times Square.

2025 Dumbo Drop on Washington Street

One of Brooklyn’s most iconic experiences, the annual Dumbo Drop—a flying elephant fundraising spectacle—sends thousands of parachuting toy elephants from the rooftops surrounding Washington Street.   Tickets begin at $15, and include a souvenir toy elephant, a guaranteed spot to view the Drop on t

Community Science Seining in Brooklyn Bridge Park

Discover the East River’s amazing biodiversity as Brooklyn Bridge Park trained staff use a seine net to humanely catch-and-release organisms, including fish, jellyfish, crabs, and more!

Herricks Community Fund Carnival

Have a good time for a good cause at this family-friendly fundraiser sponsored by the not-for-profit Herricks Community Fund, with thrilling rides and games and favorite fair food. Admission is free except after 8 pm Friday and Saturday, when there is a $5 entrance fee for guests over 36″ tall unless they have a ride voucher purchased online. Parking is free. Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36″ & taller) are $42 ($40 cash price) on site or $25 online before 5 pm Thurs., May 29. Ride tickets are $1.50 each, $32/20 tickets, or $62/50 tickets + 1 free ride. ($2 cash discount. Rides take 2 or more tickets each.) Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 21+ after 8 pm Friday – Saturday. Backpacks are prohibited. Please check the website for event updates. The Herricks Community Fund provides financial support for programs, projects and educational enrichment to enhance the quality of life for people of all ages in the Herricks community.

2025 Spring Party

We are having the great and funky AJOYO back to our Spring Party and want to invite you, your friends and your family to join us!

Club 8: Ridiculously Fun Social Skills Group for Teens

Club 8 is the weekly social skills group for teens. Learn by doing in the areas of friendship-making, assertiveness, speaking in front of a group, cooperative achievements, self-awareness, confidence and accurate communication. Some sample activities include rocket launching, drone flying, and behind-the-scenes tours of interesting local businesses (Petco, Carvel, Cloud 9 Exotic cars.) Club 8 is facilitated by a Psychologist, Mental Health Counselors, and an Art Therapist. It’s not therapy – it’s FUN!

Van Gogh's Starry Nights at NYBG

Van Gogh’s Flowers glow on evening outings that capture the twinkling allure of the artist’s nighttime scenery. The nighttime experience includes a celebration of the iconic \"Starry Night\" with an illuminated drone show sparkling in the night sky, with hundreds of dancing drones.

Family Pajama Story Time at the Queens Zoo

Wear your coziest clothes and snuggle up for a family-friendly evening! This educational program was designed for children ages 2+ and their families. Experience animal encounters, craft-making and engaging stories at this fun after-hours event. Pajama Story Time includes bilingual aspects in English and Spanish. Registration includes one child and one caregiver. In the Garden – En el Jardín: Friday, 5/30 5:00pm-8:00pm

Free Kayaking in Brooklyn Bridge Park

Free public kayaking at Brooklyn Bridge Park is offered throughout the summer on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Presented in partnership with Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse. All levels are welcome including first-time kayakers — life vests and all equipment provided, as well as instruction. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian

Into the Charmed Churned Circle: A Family-Friendly Waterfront Concert in Red Hook

Step aboard Brooklyn’s historic barge for an unforgettable musical adventure inspired by Moby-Dick, sea lore, and the songs of whales. Into the Charmed Churned Circle is an immersive, family-friendly concert featuring over 50 musicians and singers from across NYC—performed just feet from the water on the Lehigh Valley No. 79 barge.   Presented by the Indeterminacy Festival in

ACT presents Peter Pan, Jr

Join our children’s theatre program for their performance of Peter Pan, Jr. Music Based on the Play by SIR J.M. BARRIE Lyrics by CAROLYN LEIGH Music by MORRIS (MOOSE) CHARLAP Additional Lyrics by BETTY COMDEN and ADOLPH GREEN Additional Music by JULE STYNE Originally directed, choreographed and adapted by JEROME ROBBINS

Little Red Riding Hood

Das Plateau brings the time-honored tale to life with thoroughly immersive imagery—the landscapes, the forest, the red stain, the sun bursting through the dark canopies—and unforgettable characters—the wolf, the child, the mother, the grandmother, and the hunter. 

stART Studio

Introduce your budding artist to the foundations of art making! Children will explore a variety of safe multisensory materials while building fine motor skills and providing opportunities for early socialization. Ages 2-3.

Sunset Singing Circle at the Irish Hunger Memorial

Singer/songwriter Terre Roche leads a weekly singing program with the beautiful backdrop of the setting sun in NY Harbor.

Radical Rockaway Scavenger Hunt

Your creative, nontraditional scavenger hunt begins at a scenic spot that’s a local favorite. You’ll get your digital quest from your live and interactive remote host. Then you’ll take off on your own to experience a wide variety of carefully curated locations in town. You’ll walk or drive to the various checkpoints as you interpret creative tasks, accept wacky challenges, and get outside your comfort zone! ONE TICKET PER PERSON. Both family and dog friendly, the game alternates between the indoors and outdoors, with plenty of bonus challenges too! You’ll text photos and videos to your remote host, who cheers you on and assists, as you play – to document your progress. You can even interact with the locals to interpret the creative challenges. You won’t be able to avoid having fun, uncovering hidden gems and local secrets, making memories, laughing, and learning along the way!

Friday Feature Films: Next Goal Wins

This event will take place in person at the Hamilton Grange Library. Join us on May 30 for a screening of the 2023 film, Next Goal Wins, a sports comedy about the infamously terrible American Samoa soccer team. (Rated PG-13.) Snacks will be provided. For teens ages 13-18.

Lo-Fi Tea Party

This program will take place in person at West Farms Library. Join us on the last friday of each month for extra relaxing and decompressing after a long week of school. Come in and listen to some Lo-Fi music and have some tea while painting, coloring, doing a jigsaw puzzle, or doing your homework.

Teen Movie Night: Love, Simon

This event will take place in person at Hunts Point Library. Snacks will be provided. Join us every second and last Friday of the month to watch a teen-appropriate movie. Join us at the Hunts Point Teen Center for our screening of the 2018 film Love, Simon, in which "Simon Spier keeps a huge secret from his family, his friends and all of his classmates: he's gay. When that secret is threatened, Simon must face everyone and come to terms with his identity." Food and seating are first come, first served. Please register your interest through this form on our Eventbrite page.

Preschool Storytime & Craft

Picture book read aloud and creative craft for ages 3-6.

Explore A Hobby: Scrapbooking

Join us to explore the joys of scrapbooking! Learn how take images from magazines and create your own unique scrapbook page!  No prior scrapbooking experience required and materials will be provided.

Just Crafting Around: Collage Fun

This event will take place in person at Hunts Point Library. Come and join us for simple, hands-on crafts for kids ages 6-12! .All materials provided. No pre-registration is required.

Color & Chat for Kids

This event will take place in person at Mariners Harbor Library. Love to color? Join us for Color & Chat for Kids! Relax after school and chat with friends while you color. Choose from a variety of coloring pages, or create your own artwork using our collection of crayons and colored pencils. Recommended for children ages 5-12.

Protest Piñata Making

In honor of 5 de mayo, come join us in celebrating Mexican culture by highlighting an issue you care about and making a piñata!

Teen Night: Cosmic Cowboy on the High Line

A free, youth-led event features activities, art workshops, performances, an open mic segment, snacks, and food tastings, dancing, and a celebratory moment in honor of the High Line’s 15th birthday. Teens are encouraged to wear something \"cowboy or space inspired (or both).\"

Movie Nights at Hudson Yards

Grab your crew and head to the Big Screen in the Public Square & Gardens, where you can kick back in a lounger (or spread out on a blanket you bring from home) and take in a movie outside while the sun sets.

Much Ado about Nothing at Astor Place

Director Rebecca Martínez and Composer Julián Mesri reunite for their third consecutive year with the Mobile Unit to present a 90-minute adaptation of the beloved romantic comedy, Much Ado about Nothing. This new take on the classic tale of love, deception, and misunderstandings blends Spanish, music, and Shakespeare’s timeless wit.

Staten Island Anti-Prom 2025

Calling all teens! Come hang out and dance the night away at Staten Island Anti-Prom, the Library’s annual celebration for teens, featuring music, art activities, snacks, and more. Special outfits are optional… but always encouraged! Anti-Prom welcomes and celebrates young people of all sexualities and gender identities and expressions. Register now for free! This event is TOTALLY FREE, although you do have to be between the ages of 12 and 18 to RSVP. (Proof of age is required and you must check any bags on arrival.) This year we are celebrating 20 years of Anti-Prom at The New York Library with events in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Learn more and RSVP! Teens at NYPL This summer, visit NYPL branches across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island to find out what we offer teens all year round. Explore one of our enhanced Teen Centers at select locations, featuring state-of-the-art tech, 3-D printers, recording equipment, and more. Join us for free programs and events, including author talks, gaming, and movies. And, of course, discover millions of books, comics, manga, DVDs, and more—all free to borrow with a library card. We don’t charge late fines! Learn more. Major support for children’s and young adult programming is provided by the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences. These programs and initiatives are part of the Library’s overall commitment to our branch patrons and education programs, led by the Merryl and James Tisch Director of Branch Libraries and Education. Major support for educational programming is provided by Merryl H. and James S. Tisch.

The Waiting Room: An AI-Driven Immersive Journey at Mabou Mines

A message from 'future self' invites you into a transformative waiting room, where AI unveils your projected history. Through personalized audio and projections, you uncover meaning and connection, reshaping your understanding of self and time.   Requirements: a charged smartphone or a tablet, headphones/earphones for a personalized experience. Please note that experience

Family Fridays: Game Theory with MoMath

Mathematician Chaim Goodman-Strauss leads an evening of interactive experiments and strategic challenges to explore the fascinating world of game theory. 

Julius Caesar in Riverside Park

The Hudson Classical Theater Company presents Shakespeare's tragedy, exploring those timeless themes of power, betrayal, and the consequences of political actions.

The Wild Robot Drive-in Screening at the New York Hall of Science

A one-night-only revival of the Queens Drive-In, outdoors at the New York Hall of Science, features a screening of The Wild Robot on a big outdoor screen.

Picnic Performances in Bryant Park

Picnic Performances make a triumphant return in 2021, with 25 live and in-person music, dance, and theatrical shows. Bring a blanket and a picnic (of course).

Let’s Sing Taylor – A Live Band Experience

Let’s Sing Taylor – A Live Band Experience – is the ultimate tribute to the music of Taylor Swift. They can show you incredible things, including the most faithful and lively covers of Queen Taylor’s expansive and sacred catalog.

Movies Under the Stars: The Bronx

Pack a picnic and head to a local park to watch a favorite kid-friendly flick as the sun goes down. NYC Parks' Movies under the Stars brings classic and animated kid-friendly films to Bronx parks all summer long.

Films on the Green

A French film on a summer night! Films on the Green is a free outdoor French film festival in New York City parks.

Puppetopia 2025 at HERE Arts Center

Puppetopia, a two-week puppetry state of mind, returns for its fourth annual edition featuring The Harlem Doll Palace, Rhynoceron & Variations on (the) Water. 

Central Park Challenge

Join thousands of New Yorkers at YAI’s Central Park Challenge—the city’s largest and most inclusive celebration of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Enjoy a fun-filled morning with junior races for kids 3-12, a 3K walk, live music, switch-adapted carnival games, and more free and inclusive activities. Perfect for families, community supporters, and advocates of all ages and abilities.

“Keys for Dad” – Father’s Day Kids Piano Workshop

Come join our "Keys for Dad" online workshop where kids can learn how to play the piano and surprise their dads with a special performance o

Greenport Athletic Booster Club Harbor Hustle 5K Run/Walk

May 31, 2025 9AM Start – Rain or Shine Greenport High School 720 Front Street Greenport, NY 11944 AMENITIES Water stations Post-race refreshments Restrooms. LIVE / text / email results FREE finish line photos Personalized bib if registered 3 weeks in advance AGE GROUP ONLINE RECOGNITION Top 3 M/F Overall Top 3 M/F Agre Groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+ BENEFICIARY Raising funds for the Greenport Athletic Booster Club

Bike Skills 101: Learn to Ride-Kids 9AM (Seravalli Playground, Manhattan)

Get ready for a fun-filled time where kids can learn how to ride a bike at our free Bike Skills 101 Kid's Learn to Ride class.

Run Walk Praise Spring 5K Run/Walk

This family-friendly walk/run will be the most fun 5K all year. It is a fun & engaging experience bringing all ages of the community together. The post-event Day Party will showcase music, dance, fitness & more! Run, Walk, Praise is a 5k like no other!

Dinosaur Safari

Something BIG is coming this spring to New York, as Dinosaur Safari returns with a roar to the Bronx Zoo! Guests will get up close with some of the largest animals to ever walk the Earth, including more than 60 life-size animatronic dinosaurs and pterosaurs. Dinosaur Safari is a beloved tradition and immersive walkthrough experience at the Bronx Zoo that has captured the hearts and curiosity of families and paleontologists-in-training for years. New this year, guests will marvel at the 11 brand-new dinosaurs and pterosaurs making their debut as they move and roar with new cutting-edge animatronic technology so realistic that guests will feel like they’re transported back to prehistoric times. From the 43-foot Giganotosaurus, to a pair of Sphaerotholus, to the famous apex predator Tyrannosaurus rex, encountering a Triceratopsand Ankylosaurus, dino lovers of all ages will take a step back in time, but make memories guaranteed to last a lifetime. Dinosaur Safari adventurers will also experience: (NEW) Walkthrough Rib Cage Tunnel: Who else can say they’ve walked through a dinosaur rib cage? Take a walk through a life-sized Mamenchisaurus rib cage and see just how big these giants were when they walked the Earth. (NEW) Climbable Fossil: Crawl atop and explore the skull and ribs of a life-sized Sinraptor fossil. (NEW) Dino Egg Photo Opp: Take unforgettable photos with family and friends “hatching” from larger-than-life Maiasaura eggs. Fossil Dig Site: Get hands-on with an immersive dig site where guests can dig up ancient fossils and discover the very latest scientific discoveries about dinosaurs. And so much more to explore. Journey through the ages and uncover how these prehistoric species are connected to modern dinosaurs that are still alive today – birds! Along the immersive adventure, guests will encounter live interpreters along the trail and learn new discoveries about these ancient creatures, including some of the physical and behavioral adaptations used by many dinosaurs and modern wildlife, such as birds and other present-day animals.

Family Art Project: Barking up a Wave Hill Tree

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.

Wonderful Warblers Nature Exploration

Join Prospect Park Alliance to discover why Prospect Park is an important place for over 250 species of birds. Learn why warblers are so wonderful through fun games, experiments, and citizen science projects. Animal Encounter 11 am–12 pm: Join Alliance Naturalists in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection. Bird Walk 12–1 pm: Did you know that 25 types of warblers visit Prospect Park in May? Learn to identify these cute and colorful birds on a bird walk. Photo: Jordan Rathkopf

8th Annual Block Party at CMEE

The 8 th annual Block Party features block building activities, crafts with community partners, stomp rockets, chalk art and more. Summer Partners including iCamp, Fashion Camp, Little Barn and more will also be at the event and guests can enjoy interactivities, and samplings of fun in store for summer 2025. Register in advance.

Watson Adventures’ Wizard School Scavenger Hunt

Young wizards will enjoy a trip to the Metropolitan Museum, in search of art that echoes characters and enchanted objects in the Harry Potter books. You’ll track down serpents, Dumbledore look-alikes, and figures as scary as any Death Eater. The hunt is not an addition to or variation on Harry’s adventures, but instead references to the books will provide a surprising bridge to many strange and wonderful works of art. Kids must be accompanied by an adult, but all-adult teams can compete separately. For ages 10 and up. Price includes museum admission. Advance purchase is required.

Horns-a-Plenty!

The amazing French horn quartet, Metropolitan Horn Authority, is back with Mozart for Munchkins! Their lively program features fanfares, classical favorites, and beloved music from movies and video games—sure to delight audiences of all ages. With sing-alongs, games, and plenty of fun, it’s a performance you won’t want to miss!

Release the Kraken! Scavenger Hunt

Hunt for cute Kraken images hidden throughout the museum’s galleries. Discover them all and win a prize – some kraken slime!

Kaiju Brooklyn 2025

Kaiju Brooklyn Stomps Back in 2025 for Its Biggest Monster Mash Yet! BROOKLYN, NY — Something colossal is heading for the borough — and it’s bringing friends. Kaiju Brooklyn returns for its third full installment on May 31 & June 1, 2025, taking over Industry City for two days of monster-sized fun, fandom, and community. What started as a grassroots gathering of passionate kaiju and tokusatsu fans has grown into the East Coast’s premiere celebration of giant monsters, heroes in transformation, and Japanese pop culture. With the skyline of Brooklyn as its backdrop, Kaiju Brooklyn 2025 invites fans of all ages to join an immersive weekend of city-stomping spectacle. This year’s event features: Special guests from across the monsterverse, including Linda Miller, Keone Young, and Philip Andrew. A premiere screening of the brand-new Ultraman Arc movie. Live panels and Q&As diving into the behind-the-scenes worlds of Godzilla, Ultraman, and beyond. A stacked vendor hall featuring the best in kaiju art, collectibles, and designer vinyl — from legends like Marusan to fan-favorite creators like Robo7, Jeff Zornow, GloZilla, See Kev Draw, and dozens more. A cosplay contest that invites fans to suit up, stomp in, and roar for glory. The return of the Kaiju Lounge at Gunhill Public House — your chill zone with featured cosplayers and themed cocktails. A VIP Kick-Off Party on Friday night featuring high-energy sets by DJ Peter Paid and DJ Jen Jones, exclusive drinks, and a collectible swag bag — including a limited-edition mini figure of Kaibrogon, Kaiju Brooklyn’s mascot monster! “Brooklyn has always been home to the bold and the brave. We’re thrilled to bring together a community that celebrates the imagination, art, and cinematic legacy of giant monsters,” says John Bellotti Jr., founder of Kaiju Brooklyn. Kaiju Brooklyn 2025 also features a sprawling artist and vendor marketplace, including: Vampire Robots, Life On Saturn Comics, The Art of Mark Dos Santos, BxE Buttons X Stacia Made, John Gebbia Art, Dominick Navarra Studio, St. Mark’s Comics, Moon Lair Studios, Popculture USA, Kaiju Fruit Labs (Feat. ZeekGoji & SpazeCraft), Agintoys, Monster Bloodbath, Forgepublicationsinc, Owen William Weber, Muteki Sales, RespectGraphics, Gino Patti Illustration, Heartbat Studio, Kaiju Assault, Seismic, Rosebank Tattoo, Skullstar Productions, K20custom, Lawleo Arts, Kaiju Big Battel, Cubeee11, Last Bastion Studios, Genczilla, Matt Reedy, Bill Couture, Mutant Ideas, Cutesy/Horror Kaiju Show, Ciderhoots, Gazbot, Steve Chanks, Bokudragonpro, Nick Shev, Sunny Studio, Christian Mack Art, Spumoni Toys Co, Fish Based Clay, ComicalCarnival, Ultrazilla, Shaun Cochran, Studio Kabuto, Kaiju Noir Productions, Oneiromancy Toy Works, Realist Goji Fan, Luis Garcia Art, Vintage Spooky, Mythic Folds, Henshin John, 47-49 Designs, Swami Tsunami, Ultraman Connection, Vandy Artwork, Rainleaf Studio, Destroy All Toys Inc, Rashaad Santiago, TGping — and more surprise guests to be announced! Whether you’re a seasoned kaiju collector or just stepping into the world of monster media, Kaiju Brooklyn 2025 is your ultimate destination for fandom, fun, and ferocity. Tickets are on sale now. For details, full programming, and updates, visit www.kaijubrooklyn.com and follow @KaijuBrooklyn on Instagram, X, and TikTok.

Atlantic Base Ball Club 19th Century Base Ball

See the Brooklyn Atlantics play historically accurate interpretation of the 19th century game of base ball.

Planet Hollywood x Ani-May Limited Edition Bento Boxes

Dine like an anime main character at Planet Hollywood NYC!  Get your Crunchyroll Bento Box to celebrate Ani-May! Now through June 11th at Planet Hollywood in Times Square.

Spring Splash Arts Carnival at Harlem School of the Arts

Harlem School of the Arts' Spring Splash of Arts Carnival features live student performances, free food, giveaways, and fun for the whole family. Attendees also have the opportunity to learn more about HSA’s exciting summer programs and take advantage of exclusive discounts for Summer Arts Experience enrollment.    RSVP online in advance.

FAD Market at Brooklyn Brewery

FAD Market is back at the iconic Brooklyn Brewery this spring—with a fresh new setup! Continuing our partnership to bring the best in local craftsmanship to Williamsburg, Brooklyn, we’re popping up outdoors around Brooklyn Brewery on North 11th Street and Wythe Ave and indoors in the tasting room building—right as you walk inside and around the gift shop. Browse a curated lineup of over 35 independent makers, artists, and creative small businesses while enjoying Brooklyn Brewery’s award-winning beers on tap. Save the date for a day of shopping, sipping, and supporting local makers at Brooklyn Brewery this spring!

Zeta Charter School Open House Celebration

Zeta Charter Schools is hosting an open house celebration for children and families . Families interested in learning more about Zeta’s joyful, high-performing charter schools are invited to join a fun and informative afternoon. Tour the beautiful campus, meet the incredible team, and apply in person for the upcoming school year. The event will include campus tours, opportunities to meet teachers and school leaders, on-site applications for the upcoming school year, fun activities for kids, light snacks and refreshments, and more. It’s a great chance to explore the Zeta community and experience what makes these schools a vibrant, joyful place to learn and grow.  RSVP Required. Each family may register for a maximum of 3 tickets total (including your accepted Zeta student and 2 guests). You must present your Eventbrite ticket(s) at the door for entry. Reserve your spot by May 30, 2025.

PAW Day Pet Health and Wellness Fair

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) is closing out National Pet Month with the return of their signature PAW Day Pet Health and Wellness Fair, held this year as part of the First Avenue Festival. Organized by AMC’s Usdan Institute for Animal Health Education, the free street fair will take place on 1st Avenue between 73rd and 74th Streets, filling the entire block with a variety of pet-centric, family-friendly activities and helpful pet health resources. Pet parents, families, and community members of all ages are welcome to participate in a paw-fect day of fun with their four-legged companions. While AMC has hosted smaller pet fairs in the past in NYC parks, this is the first year that the event will be part of a larger community street fair. Attendees will have the opportunity to pick up valuable pet health information from the Usdan Institute and speak directly with AMC veterinary staff across several specialties, including Avian & Exotic Pet, Behavior, Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Primary Care. The event will also feature a “Kid’s Zone” with fun and educational activities for children, including a toy-making station, an x-ray craft, face painting, and a stuffed animal exam station for aspiring little veterinarians. Additionally, curious canines can engage in a stimulating scent challenge led by AMC’s Behavior Team. Local animal welfare organizations will also be on-site to share information and resources, including Animal Care Centers (ACC), PAWS NY, and The Good Dog Foundation.

Kids crafts 101

Come join us for Kids Crafts 101, where little ones can let their creativity shine through fun and easy craft projects! Come join us for Kids Crafts 101, where little ones can let their creativity shine through fun and easy craft projects!

Children’s Workshops at New York City Ballet

Join the artists of New York City Ballet in these 45-minute movement explorations of the music and themes of a ballet featured in the matinee performance. NYCB Artists guide children in a ballet warm-up and movement combination, concluding in a lively performance for accompanying family and friends. No prior dance training needed.

Ballet Hispánico: En Familia Matinee

The Ballet Hispánico 2025 En Familia Matinee offers a journey through Latin American culture and traditions for the second year in Ballet Hispánico’s history, with an interactive and fun-filled afternoon featuring excerpts of classic pieces from the Company’s repertory.  After the show, young audience members have the opportunity to meet the dancers for a photo op, learn dance

OPEN SPACES at The Watermill Center

OPEN SPACES invites the community to experience The Watermill Center’s 10-acre campus as a site of inspiration and experimentation. Visitors of all ages can enjoy creative workshops, performances, food, installations, and interactive programs throughout the Watermill grounds. The Watermill Center is located at 39 Water Mill Towd Road in Water Mill PERFORMANCES AND INSTALLATIONS BY: Shane Weeks, Truth Colon, Alex Bard, Ross Wightman, Damien Davis. ARTIST WORKSHOPS BY: Andrea Cote, Scott Bluedorn, Beah Batakou, Jamie Diamond, Paige Laino, Ruth Childs FOOD PROVIDED BY: Balo’s Food Truck, Wildflower Eats, Springs Brewery, Montauk General Store, Mister Softee, BjornQorn

Bike Skills 101: Learn to Ride-Kids 2:30PM (Prospect Park, Brooklyn)

Get ready for a fun-filled time where kids can learn how to ride a bike at our free Bike Skills 101 Kid's Learn to Ride class.

Broadway Magic Hour

The Broadway Magic Hour, featuring master magicians Jim Vines and Carl Mercurio brings mind-boggling mysteries and hilarious comedy for all ages to the heart of Manhattan with their new show at The Broadway Comedy Club.  Join them for an incredible experience that combines magic, mind-reading, comedy, and grand illusions in a fun-filled, family-friendly theatrical setting where the audience becomes the real star! Anyone looking for engaging, memorable entertainment from ages 5 to 105 will create memories for years to come. For a limited time, use code NYFAMILY to save 40%!

Show Up, Kids! Interactive Family Comedy

Following capacity crowds, Peter Michael Marino’s interactive family comedy “Show Up, Kids!” extends its run at The Rat NYC in DUMBO at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday afternoons from April 5-May 31. This semi-improvised, interactive, musical show for kids 3-10 years old puts a wildly comedic twist on the traditional kids’ show. When the main attraction doesn’t show up, the host enlists the help of the kids (and their grownups) to control everything from plot to props, characters to costumes, and settings to sound in a one-of-a-kind, 45-minute laughfest.

Bronx CB6 5K Run/Walk for Diabetes Awareness

May 31, 2025 12:30PM Start – Rain or Shine Walter Gladwin Park 200 E Tremont Ave Bronx, NY 10457 AMENITIES Water Bathroom located at 1932 Arthur Avenue (across from Park) LIVE / Text / Email Results FREE Finish Line Photos Personalized Bibs if registered 3 weeks in advance BENEFICIARY American Diabetes Association

The Journey of Pura Belpré’s Tales

Teatro SEA, the nation’s premier Latino children’s theater under the leadership of Artistic Director Dr. Manuel A. Morán, proudly announces The Journey of Pura Belpré’s Tales , a new bilingual production celebrating the legacy of the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City. This vibrant and interactive family show brings to life the beloved folktales championed by Pura Belpré, through a dynamic blend of puppetry, live music, and storytelling. Children and families will be enchanted by timeless characters such as Pérez & Martina , Juan Bobo , and The Three Magi , as they embark on a magical journey through the rich traditions of Puerto Rican and Latin American folklore. Recommended for ages 5 and up, The Journey of Pura Belpré’s Tales honors the enduring power of stories to preserve cultural identity and inspire new generations. Performed in both Spanish and English, the production invites audiences of all backgrounds to celebrate the beauty and strength of Puerto Rican heritage.

Lullaby Project Celebration Concert

Hear enchanting lullabies written by families in New York City and around the world in this concert celebrating Carnegie Hall’s Lullaby Project. Each year, the Lullaby Project pairs new and expecting parents with professional artists to write and sing personal lullabies for their babies, supporting maternal health, aiding childhood development, and strengthening the bond between parent and child. This performance features a selection of new works written this season—as well as the stories behind the songs—from the community of parents, songwriters, and partners who worked together to create them.

DJ Got Me Fit Dance Party

Join us for some super fun fitness! Local favorite DJ Got Me Fit will lead children in silly games and dances inspired by the latest pop music. Included with admission.

Performathon 2025

Bloomingdale School of Music’s 25th Annual Performathon A student-driven fundraising campaign and day of performances supporting Bloomingdale’s scholarship fund. In Person Event – Saturday, May 31, 2025 12 pm – 6 pm at Bloomingdale School of Music (All are welcome!) 12-5 pm Performances (free and open to the public) 12-3 pm Catered lunch ($10 ticket) 12-5 pm Fun crafts for kids & face painting ($5 ticket) 5-6 pm Winners announced, raffle drawing, free ice cream & snacks reception It’s free to RSVP here, tickets for food and activities can be bought the day of in person. *By attending this event, you consent to the taking of photographs, audio recordings, video recordings, and/or other digital images or recordings during this event by staff, volunteers, or outside media. Bloomingdale School of Music (Bloomingdale) may use, edit, alter, copy, publish, and/or distribute those photos and recordings in any and all of its publications, including social media and web-based publications, and/or for any other lawful purpose, without payment, compensation, royalties, or other consideration. Bloomingdalebears no responsibility for any unauthorized use of images or recordings by a third party.

Preschool Ballet Class

This class playfully introduces the basic positions and movements of ballet using music, games, creative imagery, and stories.This is a fun preparation for the study of classical ballet. Exercises, basic ballet technique, movement, choreographed dance routines set to music, and the make believe storybook land of ballet. All are offered in a nurturing atmosphere. Ages 3-5.

Bloomingdale School of Music’s 25th Annual Performathon

Join Bloomingdale School of Music for its 25th Annual Performathon, a student-driven performance and fundraising campaign supporting Bloomingdale’s Scholarship and Financial Aid Program.  Performathon, a 3-week event, culminates in an all-day live musical event featuring student performances, arts and crafts and fun! Performathon performances are free and open to the public, tickets for arts and crafts and community lunch will be available for purchase.  Bloomingdale’s mission is to provide open access to quality education, and the annual Performathon is a way for students to share music with family and friends and raise funds to support their peers. Musical performances are free, please RSVP at https://www.bsmny.org/performathon-2025/ ; Tickets for arts and crafts and community lunch available to purchase in person on the day. For 60 years, access to music education has been the hallmark of Bloomingdale, and over the past decade alone, Bloomingdale has awarded more than $2 million in tuition assistance and aided thousands of families.

Van Gogh's Starry Nights at NYBG

Van Gogh’s Flowers glow on evening outings that capture the twinkling allure of the artist’s nighttime scenery. The nighttime experience includes a celebration of the iconic \"Starry Night\" with an illuminated drone show sparkling in the night sky, with hundreds of dancing drones.

Bronx Night Market

As the longest-running event series in the northernmost borough, Bronx Night Market revolutionizes the foodie scene and strengthens the Bronx’s identity. Featuring over 30 local vendors and attracting over 4,000 guests each time, this iconic market is a vibrant hub for community engagement and culinary exploration. It showcases a diverse array of cuisines and unique vendors, providing a platform for local businesses and celebrating the borough’s entrepreneurial spirit. Bronx Night Market is a testament to the community’s resilience, creativity, and pride, contributing to the borough’s cultural richness and economic vibrancy.

The Canine Stars: Stunt Dog Show

The Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show features a world-class team of dog trainers and their adopted dogs. As seen on America’s Got Talent, Nickelodeon Unleashed, and American Ninja Warrior, these incredible pups have gone from Rescues to Rockstars!

Grow and Gather Family Gardening Program

Learn how to plant seedlings, directly sow, weed, prune, companion plant, harvest vegetables, dry herbs, and more with Queens County Farm Museum’s in-house Botanist and biology expert, Tess Fleming. Our compost experts and STEM Coordinator will also be onsite for several of these fully outdoor, hands-on, family and friends gardening sessions. All sessions take place in our six Teaching Gardens where we plant and harvest tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, a wide variety of lettuces, kale, broccoli, zucchini, summer squash, sunflowers, strawberries, onions, potatoes, turnips, parsnips, green beans, snap peas, cucamelons, radishes, carrots, watermelon, a large assortment of herbs and spices, and much more!  Tastings and recipes are available during some of the sessions.

Great South Bay YMCA 5K Run/Walk in Memory of Judi

8:30AM Start – Rain or Shine AMENITIES Post-race awards, prizes, refreshments and sponsor giveaways! T-SHIRTS ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE AWARDS Top 1 M/F Overall: 1 year Full Adult Y Membership and Y Gift Basket. Top 3 M/F Age Groups Medals! 15 & Under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+ IN MEMORY OF JUDI is an annual 5K Run/Walk established to bring our community together in an effort to support friends, neighbors, and families battling breast cancer.

Arts in the Plaza

Arts In The Plaza is Long Beach’s Weekly Arts Festival! Featuring handcrafted art and live music, the spirit of Long Beach is celebrated every Saturday at this inspired outdoor community event. Find one-of-a-kind gifts for yourself and your loved ones at this exclusively handcrafted market. The epitome of shopping local and supporting small businesses, every booth is an opportunity to connect with a local artist. Find creations in myriad mediums including photography, jewelry, painting, drawing, wood, glass, mixed media, clothing, accessories and home decor. Live music can be enjoyed throughout the day. An eclectic and exciting line up of musical performances are presented in both the morning and afternoon. Whether you stop by to stroll around, bring the whole family for the day, shop, listen to music, or have pleasant conversations with friends old and new Arts In The Plaza is sure to please.

Super Seedlings

Play and plant with your little one! Super Seedlings is a FREE, drop-in gardening program for kids ages 3-7 and their caregivers. Explore a fun and fabulous theme at each session with nature crafts, planting, soil digging, and more!

14th Annual Bushwick Collective Block Party

Graffiti, street art, live music, food trucks, and local vendor converge to create an immersive experience that showcases the best of the community.  

Van Gogh’s Flowers

NYBG becomes the canvas for the colorful brush strokes of one of the world’s most revered artists during Van Gogh’s Flowers, where you’ll revel in the beauty of the flowers that inspired his iconic paintings—by day, and by night. Find yourself immersed in botanical displays and large-scale art as you wander through a breathtaking lawn of monumental sunflowers, and see the expressive masterpieces bloom in recreations made of living flowers. You’ve seen the paintings, now see them come to life in a way that only NYBG can deliver—and let Vincent van Gogh’s unforgettable world of art and nature envelop you in a vibrant daydream during this botanical celebration of the internationally acclaimed painter.

Sensory Friendly Storytime!

Join us for interactive stories, songs, and play during Sensory Storytime! This inclusive literacy program will be held monthly on Saturdays.  It is designed to engage children through movement, music, active stories, sensory materials and visual schedules. This program is ideal for children with autism spectrum disorders, or any child that may have difficulty attending in large groups. Best for ages 2-6 years. Registration is required and sensory storytime is limited to 12 participants. Please call 212.477.6770 to register.

FUNBOX

FUNBOX, the World’s Biggest Bounce Park, invites jumpers of all ages to immerse themselves in a 25,000 sq ft world of inflatable fun, laughter, and excitement. FUNBOX offers an unforgettable adventure for families with an expansive array of inflatable attractions, including Marshmallow Mountain, Temple Tower, the Ninja Wall, an obstacle course, and more!

Family Storytime: Stories, Songs and Rhymes for Little Ones

This event will take place in person at the Children’s Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. Registration is not required. First come, first served.

Science in the Woods

Explore the forest ecosystem to learn about local plants and animals that make NYC Parks their home. Be prepared for a hike with proper shoes, sunblock, and bug spray. Be sure to bring water for the hike too! Children Ages 8-12. Pre-registration required.

Snow White And the Seven Dwarfs

Once upon a time. Long, long, long ago is where this story begins. Join this hysterical retelling of a wonderful story. Snow White, the perfect princess, sets out on an adventure with her seven new friends. Come on down for this daffy tale with a Queen, a Witch, a Princess with skin as white as snow, and seven crazy dwarfs that are guaranteed to keep you laughing from start to finish.

Pinkster Celebration at Dyckman Farmhouse Museum

This year, Dyckman Farmhouse Museum and ASNEAA are teaming up to offer FREE, family-friendly, and creative programming to celebrate Pinkster! Here’s what you can look forward to: Free books from Brooklyn Book Bodega, chalk art and painting activities, legacy bracelet-making, guided exploration of ASNEAA’s Global Mapping website!

Pickles and Paws

Be there for Pickles and Paws—the largest animal adoption event in New York State with a delicious twist! This family-friendly event brings together animal shelters and rescues for a day of adoption, awareness, and community support, all while celebrating a love for animals and pickles! Enjoy live music, entertainment, small business vendors, food trucks, adults beverages, and—yes—an entire pickle festival. But that’s not all! They’ve got fun for the whole family, including a pickle contests, raffle acution, face painting, henna, foam party, fairy hair, axe throwing, and much more. With training sessions, a doggie fashion show, agility courses, and tons of activities for all ages, this is a day you won’t want to miss!

Teen Advisory Group – Saturday Club

This event will take place at the South Beach Library. Join our teen librarian to help her with projects around the library, socialize with other teens, and learn new and exciting skills to use in the future! This program is for Teens ages 13-18 ONLY. Library volunteers can earn hours of credit for this Saturday Club.  Please email southbeach@nypl.org to learn how a teen age 14-18 can earn community service as a volunteer.

Jewish-American YA Movie Day – Robin Hood: Men in Tights (PG-13)

Join us at the West Farms Library for a special screening of Robin Hood: Men in Tights in celebration of Jewish American heritage month. A spoof of Robin Hood in general, and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) in particular.

DIY Art Afternoon

This program will take place in person at Charleston Library. Are you looking to stretch your creative muscles? Swing by for a open-ended process art session. Process art emphasizes the process of “making” and focuses on empowering our young artists without step-by-step directions! Process art is about the journey, not the destination! Best for children 3+ and their caregivers. Space is limited, first come, first served. We are located in the Bricktown Commons at 225 Bricktown Way and can be reached at (929)284-3660 during our open hours.

Radical Rockaway Scavenger Hunt

Your creative, nontraditional scavenger hunt begins at a scenic spot that’s a local favorite. You’ll get your digital quest from your live and interactive remote host. Then you’ll take off on your own to experience a wide variety of carefully curated locations in town. You’ll walk or drive to the various checkpoints as you interpret creative tasks, accept wacky challenges, and get outside your comfort zone! ONE TICKET PER PERSON. Both family and dog friendly, the game alternates between the indoors and outdoors, with plenty of bonus challenges too! You’ll text photos and videos to your remote host, who cheers you on and assists, as you play – to document your progress. You can even interact with the locals to interpret the creative challenges. You won’t be able to avoid having fun, uncovering hidden gems and local secrets, making memories, laughing, and learning along the way!

Nature Open Mic

Nature provides inspiration. Come show off your talents and how nature inspires you. Whether its singing, dancing, or showing off your art, each participant will have five minutes to show off a talent that makes you unique. Registration required.

The Wizard of Oz

See L. Frank Baum’s Great American Fairy Tale adapted for Marionettes by Nicolas Coppola. (55 minutes, suggested for ages 3 and up)

Family Storytime: A Big Mooncake for Little Star

This event will take place at the Clason’s Point Library.  Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for young children 5 and under. Activity to follow. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. Este evento se llevará a cabo en la Biblioteca Clason’s Point. Únase a nosotros para escuchar canciones, rimas y libros favoritos para leer en voz alta en esta hora de cuentos que es divertida para niños pequeños de 5 años o menos. Actividad a seguir. Ideal para cuidadores con niños de varias edades. Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Library and online. Get updates on online programming, at-home activities, and more in your inbox! Get a library card to check out great titles!

STEAM Saturdays

This event will take place in person at the Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library. Show off your creativity and and build your critical thinking skills using a variety of materials to make something fun!

LIC Springs!

LIC Springs! is a community street festival celebrating Long Island City with live performances, interactive lessons, art, fitness classes, outdoor dining, pop-up activities, games and more. This year they are also celebrating the 20th anniversary and recent expansion of the LIC Business Improvement District (LIC BID), managed by LIC Partnership.

Dragon Boat Family Festival

Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival with an afternoon full of arts & crafts, storytelling, and scavenger hunts! Learn all about dragon boat racing, try your hand at wrapping zòngzi, stuff a fragrant xiāng bāo, and much more family fun! Register in advance. A limited number of tickets may be purchased at the door on the day of the event, starting at 2:30 PM, if capacity allows.

Spring Launch Fest 2025

This free community event highlights the incredible work of Rocking the Boat’s students and apprentices. See the launch of their latest student-built boat, and discover the impact of boatbuilding, environmental science, and sailing programs in the South Bronx while enjoying free food and barbecue, boat rides, and LIVE MUSIC by Casa Mantequilla!

Picnic Performances in Bryant Park

Picnic Performances make a triumphant return in 2021, with 25 live and in-person music, dance, and theatrical shows. Bring a blanket and a picnic (of course).

Julius Caesar in Riverside Park

The Hudson Classical Theater Company presents Shakespeare's tragedy, exploring those timeless themes of power, betrayal, and the consequences of political actions.

Parent Date Night

This event is the perfect opportunity for parents to enjoy a night out while their kids have a blast in a safe and supervised environment. The experienced staff will engage them in fun activities, arts and crafts, watch a movie — and eat pizza — ensuring that they will have a memorable evening! Ages 5-12.

Movies Under the Stars: Shrek in Paul Raimonda Playground

Once upon a swamp, an ogre minding his own business is invaded by fairy tale characters. Mayhem ensues and everyone lives happily ever after..

18th Annual 5K AIDS & Cancer Run/Walk

June 1, 2025 8:30AM FREE 1/4 Mile Toddlers Run (4 and under) Starts at the tennis courts. All toddlers will receive a medal. 9:00AM Start – Rain or Shine 3232 Grand Ave Baldwin, NY 11510 AMENITIES Everyone will receive an Event t-shirt and if you register by May 13, your name will benoted on back of shirt. Starbucks coffee, fresh fruit platter, wraps, pitas, pizza, gelato, heroes, two gourmet pastas. Muffins, pastries, bagels, doughnuts and snacks supplied by Glen Wolther of All Round Foods and COBS BREAD. RAFFLES, for the past two years, everyone who stayed until the end won a raffle prize LIVE / Text / Email Results FREE Finish Line Photos Personalized Bibs if registered 3 weeks in advance No charge for people living with HIV, cancer or Veterans (limited to 1st 100 registrants), kindly write richardm.brodsky@gmail.com for a free code All participants + volunteers will receive $25 in gift certificates: $10 from REMY’S Italian Restaurant of Hewlett, $5 from Runyon’s of Seaford, $5 from Lido Kosher Deli and $5 from The Cabana, both of Long Beach. Race announcer will be Tom Gillin Event t-shirt, dryfit (our previous medium shirts weighed 4.8 ounces, this shirt weighs 3.2 AWARDS Top 3 M/F Overall Top 3 M/F Masters 40 Top 3 M/F Age Groups: 12 & under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+. $200 in gift certificates ($50 each) to M/F overall & masters + $25 gift certs to M/F age group winners + 2nd /3 rd place overall & masters winners AWARDS FOR TEAM CAPTAINS We will have two raffle prizes: a photo by award winning runner and photographer, Long Island’s own Ronald Friedman, and a $100 gift certificate to SaVinos of Lynbrook, to be eligible you must have at least 3 team members, photo or certificate goes to Team Captain. For any team that registers a 501 (c) (3) public charity but not a school, place of worship, scholarship, or political cause that has 3 team members registered, the team captain will receive a $25 gift certificate. Whichever team. including virtual runners, gets the most registration dollars receives: 1st place: a $500 donation 2nd place: a $250 donation The donation will be made to a 501 (c) (3), but not to a school, place of worship, scholarship, or political cause. BENEFICIARY Proceeds/toys/clothing/food to benefit people living w/ HIV & cancer at Center of AIDS Research & Treatment at Northwell Health / CAB, Hangout One Happy Place, America Legion Post #246, Options for Community Living, Harmony HealthCare Long Island + activities for people living w/ HIV & cancer.

Stride With Pride 5K Run/Walk

AMENITIES Registrants recieve a finisher medal! LIVE / Text / Email Results FREE Finish Line Photos Personalized Bibs if registered 3 weeks in advance BENEFICIARY Proceeds to North Babylon UFSD LGBTQ Clubs split between the middle and high school BIB PICKUP Please see the event staff starting one hour before the event start time. Hurry; Register 3 weeks in advance to get a personalized Race Number! You must know your bib number in order to pick up your bib. If you do not know your bib number there will be a Self Lookup area. If you register within 24 hours of bib pickup you will be texted your bib number within 90 seconds or click on Bib Lookup above.

Riverdale Y Sunday Market

The Riverdale Y Sunday Market is your destination for fresh, locally sourced food and community fun! Every week, you’ll find a wide variety of local farmers with fruits, vegetables, meat, and dairy.   You can also shop for fish straight from Hunts Point, baked goods from neighborhood bakers, the best bread, cheese, and pickles (among other food), and an array of prepared food. In addition to great food, the market features a selection of local craft vendors showcasing handmade goods. There’s always something special happening with exciting events, activities for children, and valuable nutrition education to keep the whole family engaged. Stay tuned for more! Visit our website at www.riverdaley.org/sunday-market to sign up for our newsletter and stay up-to-date on everything happening at the Riverdale Y Sunday Market.

RUN TO THE VERRAZZANO 4 MILER

🌊RUN THE BOARDWALK IN BROOKLYN 🌉 Run this stunning out & back 4 miler! Start and finish at the American Veterans Memorial Pier and take in the breathtaking surroundings on the boardwalk. Enjoy some well deserved treats after you finish from Waterloo Sparkling Water ! PARTICIPANTS GET A BRIDGE TEE! BENEFICIARY Proceeds benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation ; a 501(c)(3) non-profit that supports athletic and charitable events as they raise awareness and foster community involvement. Never Stop Running Foundation also supports and develops elite athletes at the local, national and international level.

Anne Frank The Exhibition

For the first time in history, Anne Frank House presents a full-scale recreation of the rooms where Anne Frank, her parents and sister, and four other Jewish inhabitants spent two years hiding to evade Nazi capture. Anne Frank The Exhibition premieres in NYC at the Center for Jewish History. This presentation provides a captivating experience for visitors as they encounter the context that shaped Anne’s life—from her early years in Frankfurt through the rise of the Nazi regime and the family’s 1934 move to Amsterdam, where Anne lived until her 1944 arrest and deportation to Westerbork, a large transit camp in the Netherlands, then to Auschwitz-Birkenau, a concentration camp and killing center in Nazi-occupied Poland, and eventually to her death at Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in Germany when she was 15 years old. Ages 10 and older. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Jam into June with Tkiya & PJ Library!

Join Tkiya and PJ Library for celebrations of Shavuot and Pride Month across Brooklyn on Sunday, June 1!

Brunch and Beats: A Father’s Day Celebration in McCarren Park

Celebrate all the amazing dads in your life with a relaxed Father’s Day Brunch in the Park! Pack your picnic blanket and bring your favorite brunch item to share—whether it’s your famous muffins, fresh fruit, or savory bites.  

Family Art Project: Barking up a Wave Hill Tree

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.

Family Day: Honoring The Point

Enjoy early access to the Museum and explore this special exhibition in a kid-friendly atmosphere with engaging family activities. Sniff out all of the answers to our scavenger hunt, herd art supplies while making a crafty, dog-themed creation, and perk up your ears for our dog storytime. Advanced registration is appreciated.

HarborFest Dock Day and Craft Fair

Take part in this celebration of nautical heritage on the waterfront of beautiful Manhasset Bay, in order to enhance public awareness of the need to protect and preserve this precious asset. EVENTS (all events on Sunday June 1 unless otherwise noted) Craft show, 90+ vendors Cruises on the luxury yacht Elixir – Saturday sunset cruises at 6pm and 7pm; Sunday hourly cruises from 10am to 5pm Fire boat  demonstrations Live entertainment at the tugboat: 10:30AM – World Tae Kwon Do Demonstrations 12PM – Wildcard 1PM – Red Stocking Review encore performances 2PM – Hat Trixx 3PM – Lions of Winter 4PM – Dexter Scully CHILDREN’S FUN PARK: GAMES, MINI TRAIN, ART, FUN CLASSES, CRAFTS, SPORTS, SCIENCE FUN FAMILY FUN STAGE: 10:15AM – Talented Kids of Port Washington 10:30AM – Kerboomkidz 11AM – Songs for Seeds 11:30AM – Rachel Blackburn’s Musical 12PM – Berest Dance Center 12:30PM – Danceworks NY 1PM – Blue Moon Project Taekwondo Demonstration 1:30PM – RuDanceNY Studio 2PM – Rally & Pep 2:30PM – Friday Morning Band 3PM – Bach to Rock 4:15 – Kerboom Kidz encore performance Children’s model boat regatta at Baxter’s Pond, 10:00am start Enviro-expo Environmental education display: “what’s in our water?” New photography exhibit in tugboat museum: “Around the Bay” by Roy Schneider Fabulous food court: “a taste of port washington” Merchant and organization booths and exhibits much more!

Running for Success 5K Run/Walk

June 1, 2025 10AM Start – Rain or Shine Promenade Bay Parkway 8973 Bay Parkway Brooklyn, NY 11214 All runners will receive an authentic Dri-Fit running shirt! Every runner receives a ticket for a free slice of pizza after the race at Pizza D’Amore! I.S. 223 water bottles to the first 50 runners who sign-up! AMENITIES All runners will receive an authentic Dri-Fit running shirt! Every runner receives a ticket for a free slice of pizza after the race at Pizza D’Amore I.S. 223 water bottles to the first 50 runners who sign-up Crunch Fitness will lead a pre-race warmup before the run LIVE / text / email results FREE finish line photos Personalized bib if registered 3 weeks in advance AWARDS Top 3 M/F/X Top 3 M/F/X Age Groups : 4 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+ BENEFICIARY Proceeds will help send I.S. 223 runners to a weeklong sleepaway running camp in Swan Lake, NY, this August.

Dinosaur Safari

Something BIG is coming this spring to New York, as Dinosaur Safari returns with a roar to the Bronx Zoo! Guests will get up close with some of the largest animals to ever walk the Earth, including more than 60 life-size animatronic dinosaurs and pterosaurs. Dinosaur Safari is a beloved tradition and immersive walkthrough experience at the Bronx Zoo that has captured the hearts and curiosity of families and paleontologists-in-training for years. New this year, guests will marvel at the 11 brand-new dinosaurs and pterosaurs making their debut as they move and roar with new cutting-edge animatronic technology so realistic that guests will feel like they’re transported back to prehistoric times. From the 43-foot Giganotosaurus, to a pair of Sphaerotholus, to the famous apex predator Tyrannosaurus rex, encountering a Triceratopsand Ankylosaurus, dino lovers of all ages will take a step back in time, but make memories guaranteed to last a lifetime. Dinosaur Safari adventurers will also experience: (NEW) Walkthrough Rib Cage Tunnel: Who else can say they’ve walked through a dinosaur rib cage? Take a walk through a life-sized Mamenchisaurus rib cage and see just how big these giants were when they walked the Earth. (NEW) Climbable Fossil: Crawl atop and explore the skull and ribs of a life-sized Sinraptor fossil. (NEW) Dino Egg Photo Opp: Take unforgettable photos with family and friends “hatching” from larger-than-life Maiasaura eggs. Fossil Dig Site: Get hands-on with an immersive dig site where guests can dig up ancient fossils and discover the very latest scientific discoveries about dinosaurs. And so much more to explore. Journey through the ages and uncover how these prehistoric species are connected to modern dinosaurs that are still alive today – birds! Along the immersive adventure, guests will encounter live interpreters along the trail and learn new discoveries about these ancient creatures, including some of the physical and behavioral adaptations used by many dinosaurs and modern wildlife, such as birds and other present-day animals.

Learn How to Respond to Campus Antisemitism in One Quick Session!

Temple Beth Sholom in Roslyn Heights is offering a short presentation on a Sunday morning that will empower high school and college students who may encounter antisemitism and/or antizionism on college campuses to respond confidently. Sara Beckerman, a Jewish studies teacher at the Schechter School of Long Island, will train students in one two-hour session to confront hostile attitudes expressed towards Jews and Israel at this FREE event that’s open to students, their families, and the community.

Kids Kino: Winners

11-year old Mona flees Syria with her family. At her new school in Berlin, it takes a lot more than being good at soccer to assert herself.

Planet Hollywood x Ani-May Limited Edition Bento Boxes

Dine like an anime main character at Planet Hollywood NYC!  Get your Crunchyroll Bento Box to celebrate Ani-May! Now through June 11th at Planet Hollywood in Times Square.

Drums Along the Hudson

The 23rd Annual DRUMS ALONG THE HUDSON®: A Native American Festival and Multicultural Celebration will take place rain or shine. This multicultural family-oriented festival combines Native American heritage with the diversity of New York City with performances of world dance and drumming tradition, featuring Kalpulli Huehuetlatolli Aztec Dancers and Drummers, BatalaNY Afro-Caribbean Drumming, Kotchegna African Dance from the Ivory Coast, and more! Activities also include Native American crafts, storytelling, and international cuisine.

Volunteer Garden Day @ 50 Cent Garden

sign up https://partiful.com/e/GvZyTWSKXP5e7SVrtdnA sign up About this event Join us to help prepare the Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson Community Garden in South Jamaica Queens for the 2025 growing season! Connect with like-minded people while enjoying nature and participating in an engaging, educational event where you’ll learn the basics of gardening and work hands-on with plants. Make new friends and put your green thumb to good use through a variety of seasonal projects. Volunteers will take part in a range of garden activities, including (but not limited to) raking, mulching, weeding, planting, garden bed maintenance, pruning, harvesting, and more. Come learn how to foster a thriving green ecosystem and grow healthy, sustainable crops! Be prepared This is an outdoor event, please dress for the weather, wear sunscreen, bug spray,  bring water or snacks, and dress comfortably (Long pants). Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson community garden volunteer members  will provide gloves. FREE. Registration required. Every Sundays Starting April 27th through October 11:00am to 1 pm. https://partiful.com/e/GvZyTWSKXP5e7SVrtdnA

Reading into History The 1860s at the New York Historical

With massive changes like the Civil War and the transcontinental railroad, the 1860s reshaped the United States of America and built the foundations for the country we live in today. Discover that history with a selection of picture and chapter books, enjoy some nineteenth century-inspired snacks, and create your own treasure chest with some fancy decoupage.    

Herricks Community Fund Carnival

Have a good time for a good cause at this family-friendly fundraiser sponsored by the not-for-profit Herricks Community Fund, with thrilling rides and games and favorite fair food. Admission is free except after 8 pm Friday and Saturday, when there is a $5 entrance fee for guests over 36″ tall unless they have a ride voucher purchased online. Parking is free. Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36″ & taller) are $42 ($40 cash price) on site or $25 online before 5 pm Thurs., May 29. Ride tickets are $1.50 each, $32/20 tickets, or $62/50 tickets + 1 free ride. ($2 cash discount. Rides take 2 or more tickets each.) Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 21+ after 8 pm Friday – Saturday. Backpacks are prohibited. Please check the website for event updates. The Herricks Community Fund provides financial support for programs, projects and educational enrichment to enhance the quality of life for people of all ages in the Herricks community.

FAD Market at Brooklyn Brewery

FAD Market is back at the iconic Brooklyn Brewery this spring—with a fresh new setup! Continuing our partnership to bring the best in local craftsmanship to Williamsburg, Brooklyn, we’re popping up outdoors around Brooklyn Brewery on North 11th Street and Wythe Ave and indoors in the tasting room building—right as you walk inside and around the gift shop. Browse a curated lineup of over 35 independent makers, artists, and creative small businesses while enjoying Brooklyn Brewery’s award-winning beers on tap. Save the date for a day of shopping, sipping, and supporting local makers at Brooklyn Brewery this spring!

Show Up, Little Kids! at Rose Hill Montessori

The interactive family comedy Show Up, Kids! is offering a special performance for little kids 2-6 (and their grownups). This semi-improvised musical show puts a wildly comedic twist on the traditional kids’ show: When the main attraction doesn’t show up, the host enlists the help of the audience to control everything from plot to props, characters to costumes, and settings to

New England Symphonic Ensemble plays Fauré, Schubert, Vivaldi and Rutter

The New England Symphonic Ensemble performs an afternoon of choral and orchestral masterworks, featuring participating choirs from around the country. The program features Fauré’s transcendent Requiem, led by Craig Denison and Jeffrey L. Webb, alongside John Rutter’s jubilant Te Deum and Gloria, conducted by Kipper Ackerman and Sonja Sepúlveda. Schubert’s lyrical Mass No. 4 in C Major, and Vivaldi’s vibrant Magnificat round out the performance under Dennis Malfatti and Chantae Pittman.

Eldridge Arts & Learning: Stained Glass

At the Museum at Eldridge Street, the more than sixty stained glass windows serve many important roles. From capturing natural light to displaying a beautiful design, the colorful shapes and patterns bring the synagogue to life. Learn about the stained glass windows of the historic synagogue and craft a colorful creation of your own! Please note: this is not a drop-off activity. Children must have an adult companion with them at all times. Tickets must be purchased in advance, as space is limited.

Ice Cream Sundae Decorating

During this 1.5 hour class your kids will learn how to make “Cool Kids Club” sundaes with non-alcoholic ice cream and fun candy toppings. Plus! parents will get unlimited tastes of boozy flavors while your kids create their masterpieces!

Baba Blast Meet and Greet at David DuPuy Studios

Meet Baba Blast in person, chat, take photos, and receive complimentary Baba Blast merchandise (while supplies last). For those unfamiliar, Baba Blast creates educational content that helps children develop empathy, resilience, and emotional intelligence through engaging videos and activities. Register online in advance.

Rolie Polie Guacamole’s “On the Stoop” Album Release Show

Holy Guacamole! Brooklyn’s award-winning titans of kindie music are back! With skills honed by nearly 20 years of working directly with kids and families, Rolie Polie Guacamole is excited to celebrate the release of the band’s 12th album On the Stoop with a hometown show in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, at the end of Long Meadow, near Grand Army Plaza. Rolie Polie Guacamole will play two sets to allow for maximum guacamole, with a small break in between where fans can meet the band and scoop up the new album. Performing at this show will be Frank Gallo (vocals, guitar), Andrew Tuzhilin (vocals, bass), and Rossen Nedelchev (drums).

Free Baba Blast Meet and Greet – Kids YouTube Star

Meet the Creator Behind the Popular Kids Educational Series That’s Teaching Emotional Intelligence Through Fun! 🎉 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: Join us for an incredible afternoon with Baba Blast – the beloved character helping children develop empathy, resilience, and emotional intelligence through engaging educational content! This completely FREE event offers families a unique opportunity to: • Meet Baba Blast in person and take photos • Receive FREE limited-edition Baba Blast merchandise (while supplies last!) • Connect with other families who love educational content • Create lasting memories in a fun, welcoming environment 📅 EVENT DETAILS: Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025 Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT Location: 45 West 29th Street, Suite 301, New York, NY 10001 Cost: COMPLETELY FREE! 👪 WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Perfect for families with children who enjoy learning through entertainment! All children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. 🎟️ HOW TO ATTEND: Reserve your FREE tickets now at Eventbrite – limited spots available! Each person attending (including adults) needs their own ticket. ❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Will there be merchandise for sale? No sales at the event, but you can always shop online at babablast.com Are there any hidden costs? Absolutely none! The entire event is 100% free. How many tickets do I need? One for each person attending (example: family of four needs four tickets) Don’t miss this rare opportunity to meet the creative mind behind the content that’s helping children learn important social-emotional skills through fun and engaging storytelling! Spaces are filling quickly – reserve your spot today! #BabaBlastMeetup #FreeNYCEvents #KidsEducation #FamilyFun #NYCWithKids

Family Day

Join Council Member James Gennaro and Queens Recreation as they present this fun day of family activities in Pomonok Playground. The event will feature music, arts & crafts, games, fitness challenges, inflatables, popcorn, sports activities, and prizes.

Heroes & Villains Lower Manhattan Walking Tour

In New York, we love stories about heroic acts, courageous actions and the brave people who shaped New York.  Bad actors had as much to do with shaping New York City as the acclaimed heroes – but even those heroes had skeletons in their closets.  The Reynolds Pamphlet, anyone? Liam’s Heroes & Villains Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan, uncovers stories hidden beneath the ones appearing in all of the history books.  From Jeremiah Hamilton to Hetty Green to some of the iconic filming locations where well known fictional heroes & villains (John Wick, anyone?) were brought to our screens, Liam covers it all. This tour is great for families and folks who love history as much as they love TV shows and movies.

Unlimited, MoMath’s Mix-n-Mingle: Gridlocked: Geometry under the Manhattan Metric

Middle and high school students can indulge in an evening of mathematical (and parent-free!) fun at MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program. 

🔑 Keys & Confidence: A First-Time Homebuyer Experience

🏡✨ FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER EVENT – FOOD, EXPERT ADVICE & NETWORKING! ✨🏡 📍 Patchogue, NY | Sunday, June 1 | 4 PM – 7 PM 🔑 Keys & Confidence: A First-Time Homebuyer Experience Hosted by Citrus and Gold, Inc. 💭 Ready to buy your first home? Join us for an exciting and educational event designed to walk you through the process—while enjoying dinner, networking, and raffles! 🎟️ Attendee Tickets – Only $25 ✅ Buffet-style Italian dinner, dessert & drinks ✅ Vision board creation supplies ✅ Easy-to-follow presentation on loans, credit prep & homebuying ✅ Live Q&A with trusted local experts ✅ Goody bag for every guest ✅ FREE credit audit + 2 Zoom classes (giftable!) ✅ 1 sheet of raffle tickets – win prizes like FREE credit reports & more! 👉 Get Tickets Here 📞 Questions? Call or text Heather at 631-508-2048 💼 Want to Showcase Your Business? Become a Sponsor – Only $125 Get direct access to first-time buyers and increase your visibility in the home industry. Sponsor Perks Include: ✔️ Italian dinner for one ✔️ Exclusive Q&A + intro time with attendees ✔️ 1-hour pre-event networking (3–4 PM) with other sponsors ✔️ Add up to 120 promo items in guest goody bags (due 5 days before) ✔️ Industry exclusivity – only 1 sponsor per category! ✔️ Gift code for your clients: Understanding the Credit Game class ✔️ Reserved sponsor seating for quality networking 🕒 Sponsor set-up begins at 3:20 PM. All sponsors must arrive by 3:45 PM. 📧 To register as a sponsor, call or text Heather at 631-508-2048 🪑 Table Showcase Add-On – $50 Stand out even more with your own table space! Display your materials, share testimonials, and connect one-on-one with attendees all evening. 🖼️ Get creative with your setup—just keep it professional. 🎁 Donate a Raffle Basket or Gift Card! All attendees get a raffle sheet, and donations are a great way to highlight your business. Prizes include: 🎉 FREE credit reports 🎉 Surprise giveaways 📲 To donate a prize, call or text Heather at 631-508-2048. 📍 Location: Patchogue, NY (exact location shared upon registration) 🗓️ Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025 ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM 🔗 Facebook Event – Click Here 🌐 Visit the Official Event Page

Van Gogh's Starry Nights at NYBG

Van Gogh’s Flowers glow on evening outings that capture the twinkling allure of the artist’s nighttime scenery. The nighttime experience includes a celebration of the iconic \"Starry Night\" with an illuminated drone show sparkling in the night sky, with hundreds of dancing drones.

QED Presents: “30 for 30” Alex & Idris do 30

Come enjoy Alexander Payne and Idris Alton as they hit the stage with their newest half-hour stand up sets! Two comics from California take New York! Alexander Payne has written for popular web series Uninspired, NBC and is producer of the New York Times’ coolest underground comedy show “Live At the Inn” & Midnight Confessions, who’s performed in New York Comics to Watch, New York’s Comedy Festival and Los Angeles famous’ Comedy Store. Idris Alton is a multi-platform comedian and animator (“Not Idris”) who has opened for Bill Burr, Dan Soder, and many others as well performed in Sacramento Comedy Festival, San Francisco Fest and New York’s Comedy Festival, Donte Tell Comedy and colleges throughout the country.

BEPC Run/Walk

BEPC Run/Walk Benefitting the Bayville Elementary Schools 8:30AM FREE Kids Fun Run 9AM 5K Start Rain or Shine First 100 registrants get a shirt! Walkers & strollers welcome! First 100 registrants get a shirt! Raffles LIVE / text / email results FREE finish line photos Personalized bib if registered 3 weeks in advance AWARDS Top 1 M/F Overall Top 1 M/F Age Groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+ Benefitting the Bayville Elementary Schools.

Van Gogh’s Flowers

NYBG becomes the canvas for the colorful brush strokes of one of the world’s most revered artists during Van Gogh’s Flowers, where you’ll revel in the beauty of the flowers that inspired his iconic paintings—by day, and by night. Find yourself immersed in botanical displays and large-scale art as you wander through a breathtaking lawn of monumental sunflowers, and see the expressive masterpieces bloom in recreations made of living flowers. You’ve seen the paintings, now see them come to life in a way that only NYBG can deliver—and let Vincent van Gogh’s unforgettable world of art and nature envelop you in a vibrant daydream during this botanical celebration of the internationally acclaimed painter.

The Annual North Babylon Lions Club Street Fair

The North Babylon Lions Club is ‘taking it to the street” this Spring when it returns its Annual North Babylon Street Fair onto Deer Park Avenue for the first time in six years. The quarter-mile long event will stretch alongside North Babylon High School, from Hale Road to Stone Avenue. Featured will be a Magnificent Vendor Bazaar made up more than 80 crafters, artisans and merchandise vendors; Foodie Fest, Long Island’s premiere traveling food truck rodeo; a Giant Kids Funzone featuring a bevy of huge inflatable slides, bounce houses and obstacle courses, plus our Towering Rock Wall; and Live Entertainment from the mobile stage. Rain date is Sunday, June 8. Also FREE Ice Cream to the First 500 children 12 and under.

Montauk Mile

10:30AM Men’s Mile 11:00AM Women’s Mile Free Kids Fun Run Following Women’s Mile (Ages 6 & Under) Rain or Shine. There are no dogs allowed on the course. Montauk Mile t-shirts to the first 150 pre-registered! All finishers 21 and over get a free pint from the Montauk Brewery Co. All the proceeds go to the OMAC Scholarship Fund and help the East Hampton High School varsity cross-country teams to travel to the Ocean State Invitational in Rhode Island this fall.

FUNBOX

FUNBOX, the World’s Biggest Bounce Park, invites jumpers of all ages to immerse themselves in a 25,000 sq ft world of inflatable fun, laughter, and excitement. FUNBOX offers an unforgettable adventure for families with an expansive array of inflatable attractions, including Marshmallow Mountain, Temple Tower, the Ninja Wall, an obstacle course, and more!

Kayaking at Conference House Park

Join Kayak Staten Island for free kayaking at Conference House Park’s Page Avenue beachfront.

CPP Hiking Club

Get outside and enjoy the beauty of the park during this monthly hiking club! Hike up to 2 miles. All ages. Trails are not stroller friendly.  Register in advance.

The Music of Fleetwood Mac for Kids at the Brooklyn Bowl

The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a weekly family concert series hosted at Brooklyn Bowl on Sunday mornings, allows kids to get-down to the sounds of music not intentionally made for kids. This week it features the music of Fleetwood Mac.

Sunday Family Storytime

This event will take place in person at Bronx Library Center. Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en la Biblioteca Central del Bronx. Únase a nosotros para escuchar canciones, rimas y libros favoritos para leer en voz alta mientras le mostramos que la hora del cuento es divertida para toda la familia. Para niños pequeños de todas las edades. Ideal para cuidadores de niños de varias edades.

The Wizard of Oz

See L. Frank Baum’s Great American Fairy Tale adapted for Marionettes by Nicolas Coppola. (55 minutes, suggested for ages 3 and up)

Sunday Family Storytime

Families can enjoy interactive stories, action songs, and fingerplays, and spend time with other toddlers in the neighborhood. This is an in person event. The limit is 10 children and their caregivers. Please Note: Programs are subject to change

Sunday Story Time

*This event will take place in person at the Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library.* Join us for a live program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. Storytime is a program for parents/caregivers and their children. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the entire program: unaccompanied adults or children will be asked to leave the program.

Right of Spring at the Old Stone House

A costumed performance with handmade masks, larger-than-life puppets, live music and a parade of insects buzzes through Washington Park. This year's theme puts a magnifying glass on adventures in the world of insects.

Mosaic Festival

For one day, East End Arts converts the Downtown Riverhead area by the Peconic River into a celebration of the arts. It’s a day to stroll, enjoy the fresh air, watch artists in action, and participate in family-oriented activities. Music fills the air, as do the enticing smells of the local food trucks. Locals, tourists, families, and folks of all ages and abilities are welcome to join the fun as artists turn the streets into colorful, living works of art. It’s a day for everyone to enjoy creativity in action. There’s something for everyone at this family-friendly event: Wall and Street Chalk Art for all ages and abilities Live Music Interactive Art Kids Zone Craft & Artisan Vendors Food Trucks & Local Restaurants Fine Arts Sale Drum Circle Dance & Theatre performances Chill Zone Beer/Wine Garden

Jazz for Kids

Allegra presents songs from her album, “Songs for You and Me,” the acclaimed singer/songwriter’s first foray into jazz for the juvenile set, not only teaches both kids and adults how to say hello in 12 different languages. From bedtime and bath time to boogers and boo-boos, she and her all-star big band make it all sing… and swing!“

New Queens Pride Parade and Multicultural Festival

The New Queens Pride Parade and Multicultural Festival is the second oldest and second largest pride parade in New York City. Celebrate Pride with floats, live performances, marching bands, and more!

Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison Plaza

Community jazz concerts feature an array of local musicians and vocalists.  

Radical Rockaway Scavenger Hunt

Your creative, nontraditional scavenger hunt begins at a scenic spot that’s a local favorite. You’ll get your digital quest from your live and interactive remote host. Then you’ll take off on your own to experience a wide variety of carefully curated locations in town. You’ll walk or drive to the various checkpoints as you interpret creative tasks, accept wacky challenges, and get outside your comfort zone! ONE TICKET PER PERSON. Both family and dog friendly, the game alternates between the indoors and outdoors, with plenty of bonus challenges too! You’ll text photos and videos to your remote host, who cheers you on and assists, as you play – to document your progress. You can even interact with the locals to interpret the creative challenges. You won’t be able to avoid having fun, uncovering hidden gems and local secrets, making memories, laughing, and learning along the way!

Anne Frank The Exhibition

For the first time in history, Anne Frank House presents a full-scale recreation of the rooms where Anne Frank, her parents and sister, and four other Jewish inhabitants spent two years hiding to evade Nazi capture. Anne Frank The Exhibition premieres in NYC at the Center for Jewish History. This presentation provides a captivating experience for visitors as they encounter the context that shaped Anne’s life—from her early years in Frankfurt through the rise of the Nazi regime and the family’s 1934 move to Amsterdam, where Anne lived until her 1944 arrest and deportation to Westerbork, a large transit camp in the Netherlands, then to Auschwitz-Birkenau, a concentration camp and killing center in Nazi-occupied Poland, and eventually to her death at Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in Germany when she was 15 years old. Ages 10 and older. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Dinosaur Safari

Something BIG is coming this spring to New York, as Dinosaur Safari returns with a roar to the Bronx Zoo! Guests will get up close with some of the largest animals to ever walk the Earth, including more than 60 life-size animatronic dinosaurs and pterosaurs. Dinosaur Safari is a beloved tradition and immersive walkthrough experience at the Bronx Zoo that has captured the hearts and curiosity of families and paleontologists-in-training for years. New this year, guests will marvel at the 11 brand-new dinosaurs and pterosaurs making their debut as they move and roar with new cutting-edge animatronic technology so realistic that guests will feel like they’re transported back to prehistoric times. From the 43-foot Giganotosaurus, to a pair of Sphaerotholus, to the famous apex predator Tyrannosaurus rex, encountering a Triceratopsand Ankylosaurus, dino lovers of all ages will take a step back in time, but make memories guaranteed to last a lifetime. Dinosaur Safari adventurers will also experience: (NEW) Walkthrough Rib Cage Tunnel: Who else can say they’ve walked through a dinosaur rib cage? Take a walk through a life-sized Mamenchisaurus rib cage and see just how big these giants were when they walked the Earth. (NEW) Climbable Fossil: Crawl atop and explore the skull and ribs of a life-sized Sinraptor fossil. (NEW) Dino Egg Photo Opp: Take unforgettable photos with family and friends “hatching” from larger-than-life Maiasaura eggs. Fossil Dig Site: Get hands-on with an immersive dig site where guests can dig up ancient fossils and discover the very latest scientific discoveries about dinosaurs. And so much more to explore. Journey through the ages and uncover how these prehistoric species are connected to modern dinosaurs that are still alive today – birds! Along the immersive adventure, guests will encounter live interpreters along the trail and learn new discoveries about these ancient creatures, including some of the physical and behavioral adaptations used by many dinosaurs and modern wildlife, such as birds and other present-day animals.

Baby and Me

Ages Birth – 12 months Join us for a lapsit storytime with simple stories, finger plays, songs and bounces followed by free play. No registration is required.

Planet Hollywood x Ani-May Limited Edition Bento Boxes

Dine like an anime main character at Planet Hollywood NYC!  Get your Crunchyroll Bento Box to celebrate Ani-May! Now through June 11th at Planet Hollywood in Times Square.

Baby Storytime (Registration Required)

This event will take place in person at 58th Street Library. Join the librarian for a rollicking storytime for babies aged 0-18 months and their caregivers. Children who can walk unassisted are asked to attend Toddler Storytime.  There will be books, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays that will not only delight the little ones but also foster valuable early literacy skills. It’s a great opportunity for bonding and also meeting other children and caregivers in the community. *Online registration is required* Please note: Programs take place on the second floor. There is no elevator available, and stroller parking is VERY limited. Please consider wearing your baby in a carrier.

Lapsit Storytime: Baby and Me

Baby Lapsit.jpg This event will take place in person at the Children’s Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. For children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. Space is limited to 15 babies.  Registration is required. Registration begins on Wednesday, May 28. Please arrive on time. The doors will close once the program begins.

Little Movers Storytime

Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage.

Little Movers Storytime

Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Make new friends and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. For ages birth-5 and their caregivers.

Baby and Toddler Storytime

Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active baby/toddler build important early learning skills.

Huguenot Park Kidz Craft Club

Come join us as we use our creative minds while making new lifelong friends. Create a fun and easy craft,  then enjoy playtime with our sensory toys and puzzles!! Space is limited to 15 children and pre-registration is required.

Lapsit Storytime

This event will take place in person at Hudson Park Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of books, songs, and gentle movement in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers and who prefer a gentle, slow-paced program. The Children's Program Room is located on the 2nd floor and there is no elevator.

Lapsit Storytime: Books and Babies!

This event will take place in person at the Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. This is an in-person event.

Lapsit Storytime

Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of books, songs, and gentle movement in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers and who prefer a gentle, slow-paced program.

This is Me! Pride Celebration

This event will take place in person at Edenwald Library. Hey teens!  It’s Pride Month! Show off your pride by picking up pride flags and more at the library and join us in a celebration of identity. Activities include temporary tattoos, a photo booth with the library’s camera, and making Pride-themed bracelets and Perler bead keychains.

Kids STEAM: Storytime STEAM

Join staff from the Riverdale Library for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to picture books and art.

Coloring Time

Join us for an in-person, drop-in coloring club. Kids will use an assortment of coloring pages, crayons, and colored pencils to create their own art. Supplies are provided by the library, and inspiration is provided by kids! Children 12 and under are welcome.

Creative Crafters: June Crafts

Join us at the Soundview Library for different fun crafts on the following Monday afternoons! June 2nd: Looking for a creative way to show off your pride and your support for Pride Month? Come join us in the SV Community Room to make a keychain in honor of Pride Month using Perler Beads. June 9th: Paint an adorable Teddy Bear Piggy Bank for your allowance using our paint and brushes! June 23rd: Fill up a glass mason jar with colored craft sand, pebbles, gems, and plastic animals to make your summer terrarium.

Anime Club: Button Making

This event will take place in person at Belmont Library. Join us for anime button making! Each participant will have an opportunity to have 2 buttons made featuring some of their favorite anime characters! If you’re not a fan of anime, there will be sports and other cartoon-like designs available. Participants can also work on coloring some of their favorite anime characters after they are done getting their buttons! Materials are provided on a first come, first served basis.

ARTistic Teens

Do you love art and have nothing to do this summer? Come join us weekly at the  Columbus branch for summer art fun!

Open Studio Sessions at the Teen Center

Are you a budding musician looking to record your next hit song? Our state-of-the-art recording studio is here to help! Open Studio offers a unique opportunity for teens to come in, record their music, and receive feedback from their peers and an engineer. Plus, you’ll have the chance to learn about audio engineering and get a behind-the-scenes look at the recording process. In Open Studio teens are invited to record 1 song up to 3 minutes. Depending on registrants for the day, sessions can be capped at 20 minutes. Bring your own instrument, or we can provide a guitar or bass If you’re ready to sign up, you can register for the program in-person at the Teen Center circulation desk on the Lower Level of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, or by phone at 212-340-0925.  If the program is full, we will create an in-person waitlist day-of. If a registrant is late or does not show up, teens on the waitlist will be admitted into the program on a first-come, first-served basis. This program is made possible by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).

Arts & Crafts / Arte y manualidades

This event will take place in person at the Melrose Library. / Este evento se llevará a cabo en la Biblioteca de Melrose. Explore shape, color and texture with a variety of materials and techniques! ¡Explore la forma, el color y la textura, con una variedad de materiales y técnicas!

Craft Open Hour

Come craft with iPads (Procreate), beads,  Poska markers, and more!

Teen Lounge

Join us on Mondays as teens take over the George Bruce basement! Enjoy games on PlayStation 5 or play chess, create art, bring your friends, make new friends, grab some snacks, or just chill out!

Family Storytime!

Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. ———————————————————————————————————————————————– Únase a nosotros para escuchar canciones, rimas y libros favoritos para leer en voz alta en esta hora de cuentos que es divertida para toda la familia. Para niños pequeños de todas las edades. Ideal para cuidadores de niños de varias edades.

Arts & Processes (ages 3-7)

Join us for a mix of open-ended art making and set projects! Registration valid for the entire month. Check calendar for exact dates. Capacity: 20 families. For ages 3-7.

Animonday!

This event will take place in person at the Tremont Library. It's Animonday at the Tremont Library! On Animonday, we'll be screening a handful of anime episodes. Come by and connect with other folks who love anime in a safe & fun environment! Patrons must be 13-18 years old to attend this program.

Having Fun with Clay for Teens and Tweens

Hey clay fun friends!  Come join us for some clay fun at the library. All materials will be provided.

Petite Picasso: Arts & Crafts

Join us for some process art-making fun! Process art allows children to explore a variety of materials, including Paint, ink, and clay. Remember to wear your art clothes the projects are often messy. Smocks will be provided. For ages 3 yrs and up. First come first served. 6/2 – Watercolors 6/9 – Trinket Boxes for Dad! 6/23 – Collage Art 6/30 – Dots Art

Crafternoon

Join us for some crafting fun! All supplies will be provided. For children ages 5 and up.

S.T.E.A.M. Mondays

S.T.E.A.M. MONDAYS Join us for this after-school program where we explore S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) through hands on activities every Monday. Recommended for kids ages 3-12.

Popsicle Stick Picture Frames

Popsicle Stick Picture Frames is a fun and creative program where children design and decorate picture frames using simple craft materials. Through painting , gluing , and personalizing their frames with stickers and other decorations. This activity allows them to create a special keepsake to display their favorite photo or artwork!

The Art Lab!

Join us for a hands on experience you won’t want to miss that’s fun for the whole family. We’ll be making art that encourages different levels of exploration! For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Únase a nosotros para vivir una experiencia práctica que no querrá perderse y que será divertida para toda la familia. ¡Haremos arte que fortalece diferentes niveles de exploración! Para niños pequeños de todas las edades. Ideal para cuidadores de niños de varias edades.

Idlewild’s Science Book Club

Explore the wonderful world of science through reading, lively discussions and creative expression.  This workshop gets kids reading, sparks curiosity and inspires young minds to see the world in new and different ways!

DIY Craft – Bamboo Scrolls

Come and make one of the oldest forms of writing document in Eastern Asia. We will use 3D printed materials to serve as wooden slips for the scrolls where you can customize it with your own writing and/or designs on it. No registration required!  Snacks will be provided! For teens ages 13 to 18

Essential Estate Planning for You and Your Parents

Many caregivers today are part of the sandwich generation—caring for their own families while also supporting aging loved ones. Having a solid plan in place is essential. Join us at the Mattituck-Laurel Library for an important discussion on estate planning essentials: health care proxies, durable powers of attorney, and last wills and testaments. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to protect your family and plan for the future! Reserve your spot here Contact us at 631-941-3434 or by email at info@burnerlaw.com with any questions.

Sunset Run for the Park 5K Run/Walk

7PM Start – Rain or Shine Free Food & Beverages Complimentary gift and t shirt for pre registered – limited supply day of race Complimentary beer for 21+ Entertainment provided for all ages + a DJ Scenic Course! Please donate to the Nissequogue River State Park Foundation! The Nissequogue River State Park Foundation is a not-for-profit organization devoted to working diligently with the New York State Office of State Parks, Recreation & Historical Preservation and our government representatives to enhance and beautify the Nissequogue River State Park.

Anne Frank The Exhibition

For the first time in history, Anne Frank House presents a full-scale recreation of the rooms where Anne Frank, her parents and sister, and four other Jewish inhabitants spent two years hiding to evade Nazi capture. Anne Frank The Exhibition premieres in NYC at the Center for Jewish History. This presentation provides a captivating experience for visitors as they encounter the context that shaped Anne’s life—from her early years in Frankfurt through the rise of the Nazi regime and the family’s 1934 move to Amsterdam, where Anne lived until her 1944 arrest and deportation to Westerbork, a large transit camp in the Netherlands, then to Auschwitz-Birkenau, a concentration camp and killing center in Nazi-occupied Poland, and eventually to her death at Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in Germany when she was 15 years old. Ages 10 and older. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

We are the Rainbow: Artwork

Rainbows can represent hope and promise — especially after stormy weather. Kick off June with colorful artworks made by our favorite artists: you! Rainbow Screenprinting Explore Screen-printing and color mixing techniques with us by making your own rainbow print! Tuesday & Wednesday, June 3 – 4; Tuesday – Friday, June 10 – 13 | 10:30 am – 12:15 pm & 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace Loose Parts Rainbow Artmaking Sort, arrange, and play with different textured and colored objects, and then add to our collaborative cloud and rainbow textured artwork! Tuesday & Wednesday, June 3 – 4; Tuesday – Friday, June 10 – 13 | 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks Alphie’s Storytime: Little Cloud by Eric Carle Little Cloud likes to stand out from the crowd. When all the other clouds drift up, he goes his own way, changing shapes to become a sheep, an airplane, a shark and a funny clown. It’s all fun for little cloud but so is making it rain! Join us for an interactive read-aloud followed by a collage activity. Thursday, June 12 | 4:00 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Dinosaur Safari

Something BIG is coming this spring to New York, as Dinosaur Safari returns with a roar to the Bronx Zoo! Guests will get up close with some of the largest animals to ever walk the Earth, including more than 60 life-size animatronic dinosaurs and pterosaurs. Dinosaur Safari is a beloved tradition and immersive walkthrough experience at the Bronx Zoo that has captured the hearts and curiosity of families and paleontologists-in-training for years. New this year, guests will marvel at the 11 brand-new dinosaurs and pterosaurs making their debut as they move and roar with new cutting-edge animatronic technology so realistic that guests will feel like they’re transported back to prehistoric times. From the 43-foot Giganotosaurus, to a pair of Sphaerotholus, to the famous apex predator Tyrannosaurus rex, encountering a Triceratopsand Ankylosaurus, dino lovers of all ages will take a step back in time, but make memories guaranteed to last a lifetime. Dinosaur Safari adventurers will also experience: (NEW) Walkthrough Rib Cage Tunnel: Who else can say they’ve walked through a dinosaur rib cage? Take a walk through a life-sized Mamenchisaurus rib cage and see just how big these giants were when they walked the Earth. (NEW) Climbable Fossil: Crawl atop and explore the skull and ribs of a life-sized Sinraptor fossil. (NEW) Dino Egg Photo Opp: Take unforgettable photos with family and friends “hatching” from larger-than-life Maiasaura eggs. Fossil Dig Site: Get hands-on with an immersive dig site where guests can dig up ancient fossils and discover the very latest scientific discoveries about dinosaurs. And so much more to explore. Journey through the ages and uncover how these prehistoric species are connected to modern dinosaurs that are still alive today – birds! Along the immersive adventure, guests will encounter live interpreters along the trail and learn new discoveries about these ancient creatures, including some of the physical and behavioral adaptations used by many dinosaurs and modern wildlife, such as birds and other present-day animals.

Planet Hollywood x Ani-May Limited Edition Bento Boxes

Dine like an anime main character at Planet Hollywood NYC!  Get your Crunchyroll Bento Box to celebrate Ani-May! Now through June 11th at Planet Hollywood in Times Square.

Get to Know Beanstack

Age: Community Members Description: Before the start of summer reading, come in and get to know Beanstack! This app is the home of the Summer Reading Challenge for all ages, as well as many other library reading challenges. (Registration required).

Heroes & Villains Lower Manhattan Walking Tour

In New York, we love stories about heroic acts, courageous actions and the brave people who shaped New York.  Bad actors had as much to do with shaping New York City as the acclaimed heroes – but even those heroes had skeletons in their closets.  The Reynolds Pamphlet, anyone? Liam’s Heroes & Villains Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan, uncovers stories hidden beneath the ones appearing in all of the history books.  From Jeremiah Hamilton to Hetty Green to some of the iconic filming locations where well known fictional heroes & villains (John Wick, anyone?) were brought to our screens, Liam covers it all. This tour is great for families and folks who love history as much as they love TV shows and movies.

Preschool Ballet Class

This class playfully introduces the basic positions and movements of ballet using music, games, creative imagery, and stories.This is a fun preparation for the study of classical ballet. Exercises, basic ballet technique, movement, choreographed dance routines set to music, and the make believe storybook land of ballet. All are offered in a nurturing atmosphere. Ages 3-5.

Child’s Play NY presents: Hamlet

Hamlet by William Shakespeare Performed by Child’s Play NY students in grades 6-8. “Doubt thou the stars are fire; Doubt that the sun doth move; Doubt truth to be a liar; But never doubt I love.” Hamlet can not rest until he avenges his father’s death. But before he does, his girlfriend will go mad, the king’s ghost will haunt the castle, actors will perform a play and there will be battles of wits and swords too. Come join the action of this sanguine, heart-wrenching and epic play. Proceeds go to the summer camp scholarship fund.

Toddler Storytime (Registration Required)

This event will take place in person at 58th Street Library. If you have a child between walking age and 36 months then this is for you! Join the librarian on the 2nd floor for books, action songs, and dancing. Not only will you and your little ones have a great time together but you will also be building important early literacy skills. *Registration is required online.* Please note: Programs take place on the second floor. There is no elevator available, and stroller parking is VERY limited.

Van Gogh’s Flowers

NYBG becomes the canvas for the colorful brush strokes of one of the world’s most revered artists during Van Gogh’s Flowers, where you’ll revel in the beauty of the flowers that inspired his iconic paintings—by day, and by night. Find yourself immersed in botanical displays and large-scale art as you wander through a breathtaking lawn of monumental sunflowers, and see the expressive masterpieces bloom in recreations made of living flowers. You’ve seen the paintings, now see them come to life in a way that only NYBG can deliver—and let Vincent van Gogh’s unforgettable world of art and nature envelop you in a vibrant daydream during this botanical celebration of the internationally acclaimed painter.

Baby Lapsit: Storytime

Join us for a special time to bond with your little one. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs! For pre-walkers. Space is limited. First come first served.

Bilingual Storytime Plus

This event will take place in person at Bronx Library Center. Join us for Bilingual Storytime! (English and Spanish). We will share books, sing songs, learn some Spanish words and phrases, meet new friends, play and share and blow bubbles. Este evento se llevara a cabo en persona en la Biblioteca Central del Bronx. Únase con nosotros en la biblioteca para disfrutar de una hora de cuentos bilingües  para niños. Compartiremos libros, cantaremos canciones, aprenderemos algunas palabras y frases en español, conocer nuevos amigos, juegar, compartir y explotar burbujas.

Family Storytime

Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for young children 5 and under. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children.

Tot Time Tuesdays

Learn about nature with  toddler-friendly crafts and activities, a storytime at 11:30am, and a short hike at 12pm. This event is catered towards children aged 2 through 5, but all ages are welcome. All children must be accompanied by a guardian for the duration of the event. Crafts while supplies last. There is not an indoor space at this event. It will take place entirely outdoors.

Radical Rockaway Scavenger Hunt

Your creative, nontraditional scavenger hunt begins at a scenic spot that’s a local favorite. You’ll get your digital quest from your live and interactive remote host. Then you’ll take off on your own to experience a wide variety of carefully curated locations in town. You’ll walk or drive to the various checkpoints as you interpret creative tasks, accept wacky challenges, and get outside your comfort zone! ONE TICKET PER PERSON. Both family and dog friendly, the game alternates between the indoors and outdoors, with plenty of bonus challenges too! You’ll text photos and videos to your remote host, who cheers you on and assists, as you play – to document your progress. You can even interact with the locals to interpret the creative challenges. You won’t be able to avoid having fun, uncovering hidden gems and local secrets, making memories, laughing, and learning along the way!

Family Storytime @ City Island

This event will take place in person at the City Island Library. Join us for live, program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. First Come, First Served.  A limit of 15 children and caregivers per session.

Little Movers Storytime

This program takes place at the library. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active toddler build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood.

Preschool Picassos

Join us for an engaging process-based art experience for your little ones.  We will use a variety of skills and materials to create and explore while building early literacy and awareness.  I wonder what we will make today. Best for ages 2-5 and caregivers.

Tuesday Family Storytime at Seward Park Library

Join librarians from Seward Park Library for books, songs, and rhymes every Tuesday. Best for children up to age 5 and their caregivers. Storytime will take place outside, in front of the library. In the event of severe weather, storytime will move inside to the 2nd Floor (Children’s Floor). No registration is necessary.

Tot Time Tuesdays

Explore a new nature topic each week during this toddler program through crafts and activities. A story time begins at 10:30am, followed by a short 15 minute guided hike at 11am. Ages 0-5 years old Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Family Storytime

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Teen Lounge!

Teen Unwind: Personal Pride Flags

Learn about the history of the LGBTQ+ Pride Flag, and design a flag of your own – all about your pride in being you!

Make Your Mark

TEENS! Express your individuality every week and create awesome art projects.

Kids Crafternoon

Come and join us for a simple hands-on craft for kids ages 5-12! All materials provided.

DIY Teen/Tween Craft Program: June-Themed Coloring Page Kit (In-Person)

This event will take place at the Tompkins Square Library. Join us for an afternoon of crafting. Bring your creativity and spend the afternoon coloring  with June -Themed coloring pages. All materials will be supplied.

DIY Journal Decorating

Decorate a journal at this fun afternoon craft program! Blank journals and art supplies will be provided. For ages 12-18

Under the Sea Storytime & Craft

This program takes place in person at the Tottenville Library. Join us for a fun storytime and craft! No registration required.

Open Studio

This event will take place in person at the Mott Haven Teen Center. Visit the Teen Center for an opportunity to get hands on experience with our Recording Studio. If you are interested in learning more about the audio production process for podcasting, streaming, or recording music, this is the program for you.

Family Storytime: Preschool Fun!

This event will take place in person at the Children’s Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books. At the end of each storytime, we will have a short craft or activity. For children ages 3-5. Space is limited to 15 children. Registration begins on Thursday, May 29. Please arrive on time. The doors will close once the program begins.

PreK Storytime Afternoons!

Join us for an afternoon session of story and song for youngsters ages 3-6.  We will explore picture books stories, entertaining songs and invite our audience to take part in the fun!  Add on to those early literacy skills!  A caregiver is required to attend with their child.   Program will take place in the second floor Reading Room.

Play Table

This event will take place in person at the Mott Haven Teen Center. Events will be first come, first served. In this workshop we will introduce a variety of electronic instruments. Everyone will have a chance to play with multiple electronic and digital music tools like synths, drum machines, and music making apps. No experience or materials needed! This workshop will be presented by Willie Mae Rock Camp. Willie Mae Rock Camp is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering girls and gender-expansive youth through transdisciplinary music education.

Tech Creative!

This program will take place in person at West Farms Library. Join us every Tuesday to explore the new tech at West Farm Library's Teen Center. Create 3D designs and watch them become reality with our 3D printer, user our Silhouette Cameo to bring designs to life and so much more!

Teen Zine Challlenge

Every Teen Zine Challenge at 96ths Street library is a chance to "Create Your World!" We will offer you suppplies and allow you to run with your own topic and choice of "challenge" or prompt to create your own miniature magazine about whatever you want to talk about. For Teens ages 13-18.

Storytime/Petite Picasso

This program will take place in person at West Farms Library. Bring your little ones for stories and songs and then creating art to promote early learning. All supplies will be provided.

Teen Lounge

This event will take place in person at the Clason’s Point Library. Looking for a place to relax after school? Join us at the Library, where you can hang out with your friends, browse the book collections, use our computers, or just charge your phone. We will have board games and craft supplies available in the community room! Drop-in, no registration required.

Get Your Craft Together: Bracelet Making

This event will take place in person at Hunts Point Library. Join us every Tuesday to do some fun arts and crafts. This week’s project will be bracelet making!  We welcome all levels of experience. No registration required. As space allows.

Tween Art Studio!

Do you love to draw, paint, and craft?  Join us for a relaxing afternoon of fun and creativity!  This will be a casual setting–create what you feel like!  Materials will be provided as well!  Ages 9-12 welcome!

Introduction To The Recording Studio

Interested in using our Recording Studio? Introduction to the Recording Studio is a course where teens can learn the basics of how to operate our recording studio. This class is required to receive a Studio Card and be able to book time in our recording studios independently. All sessions take place on the lower level of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. In this class teens will learn: Equipment Handling Microphone types, (Dynamic, Condenser, Ribbon) Cable types (XLR, Instrument, Line, Aux) Various pieces of recording equipment (MIDI Keyboards, Mic Stands, Audio Interfaces, Digital Console) Basics of Digital Audio Workstations Basic functions of the Digital Audio Workstations (DAW) How to set up a recording session inside the program How to record and edit audio Running a Session How to set up a microphone in the Recording Studio Live Room How to set up a recording session inside the DAW How to record and edit audio within the Recording Studio Control Room Entry is on a first come, first serve basis day-of the program at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library Teen Center! SPACE IS LIMITED! Please make sure to check in at the Teen Center’s desk when you arrive to confirm your place in the class. This program is made possible by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).

Summer Kickoff Karaoke

This event will take place in-person at Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library. Sing out the school year at this karaoke-fest in the Alvin Ailey Community Room.  Enjoy snacks, tunes, and free books to celebrate the beginning of summer reading.

Pride Pin Party

Show your colors! Design your own Pride-inspired button using Canva and use our button maker to wear it with PRIDE!

Anne Frank The Exhibition

For the first time in history, Anne Frank House presents a full-scale recreation of the rooms where Anne Frank, her parents and sister, and four other Jewish inhabitants spent two years hiding to evade Nazi capture. Anne Frank The Exhibition premieres in NYC at the Center for Jewish History. This presentation provides a captivating experience for visitors as they encounter the context that shaped Anne’s life—from her early years in Frankfurt through the rise of the Nazi regime and the family’s 1934 move to Amsterdam, where Anne lived until her 1944 arrest and deportation to Westerbork, a large transit camp in the Netherlands, then to Auschwitz-Birkenau, a concentration camp and killing center in Nazi-occupied Poland, and eventually to her death at Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in Germany when she was 15 years old. Ages 10 and older. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

We are the Rainbow: Artwork

Rainbows can represent hope and promise — especially after stormy weather. Kick off June with colorful artworks made by our favorite artists: you! Rainbow Screenprinting Explore Screen-printing and color mixing techniques with us by making your own rainbow print! Tuesday & Wednesday, June 3 – 4; Tuesday – Friday, June 10 – 13 | 10:30 am – 12:15 pm & 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace Loose Parts Rainbow Artmaking Sort, arrange, and play with different textured and colored objects, and then add to our collaborative cloud and rainbow textured artwork! Tuesday & Wednesday, June 3 – 4; Tuesday – Friday, June 10 – 13 | 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks Alphie’s Storytime: Little Cloud by Eric Carle Little Cloud likes to stand out from the crowd. When all the other clouds drift up, he goes his own way, changing shapes to become a sheep, an airplane, a shark and a funny clown. It’s all fun for little cloud but so is making it rain! Join us for an interactive read-aloud followed by a collage activity. Thursday, June 12 | 4:00 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Dinosaur Safari

Something BIG is coming this spring to New York, as Dinosaur Safari returns with a roar to the Bronx Zoo! Guests will get up close with some of the largest animals to ever walk the Earth, including more than 60 life-size animatronic dinosaurs and pterosaurs. Dinosaur Safari is a beloved tradition and immersive walkthrough experience at the Bronx Zoo that has captured the hearts and curiosity of families and paleontologists-in-training for years. New this year, guests will marvel at the 11 brand-new dinosaurs and pterosaurs making their debut as they move and roar with new cutting-edge animatronic technology so realistic that guests will feel like they’re transported back to prehistoric times. From the 43-foot Giganotosaurus, to a pair of Sphaerotholus, to the famous apex predator Tyrannosaurus rex, encountering a Triceratopsand Ankylosaurus, dino lovers of all ages will take a step back in time, but make memories guaranteed to last a lifetime. Dinosaur Safari adventurers will also experience: (NEW) Walkthrough Rib Cage Tunnel: Who else can say they’ve walked through a dinosaur rib cage? Take a walk through a life-sized Mamenchisaurus rib cage and see just how big these giants were when they walked the Earth. (NEW) Climbable Fossil: Crawl atop and explore the skull and ribs of a life-sized Sinraptor fossil. (NEW) Dino Egg Photo Opp: Take unforgettable photos with family and friends “hatching” from larger-than-life Maiasaura eggs. Fossil Dig Site: Get hands-on with an immersive dig site where guests can dig up ancient fossils and discover the very latest scientific discoveries about dinosaurs. And so much more to explore. Journey through the ages and uncover how these prehistoric species are connected to modern dinosaurs that are still alive today – birds! Along the immersive adventure, guests will encounter live interpreters along the trail and learn new discoveries about these ancient creatures, including some of the physical and behavioral adaptations used by many dinosaurs and modern wildlife, such as birds and other present-day animals.

Spring First Discoveries

Calling all explorers up to 4 years old (and their caregivers)! Pot up a plant, create a craft, read a story, and use your senses to explore nature at special Discovery Garden activity stations designed for early learners. This is a drop-in program for children ages 4 & under and their caregivers. All programs are outdoors and canceled in inclement weather. Check this webpage for updates.

Walker’s Tiny Groovers

Get ready for a Groovin’ good time with your little one! This exciting class is designed to introduce babies and toddlers (ages 5 months – 4 years old) to the joy of music and movement. Sing, dance, play instruments, and explore a world of sounds and rhythms. It’s a fantastic way to bond with your child while encouraging their development through playful interaction. Registration is required in person or by phone:  (718) 816-8103

Planet Hollywood x Ani-May Limited Edition Bento Boxes

Dine like an anime main character at Planet Hollywood NYC!  Get your Crunchyroll Bento Box to celebrate Ani-May! Now through June 11th at Planet Hollywood in Times Square.

Mindful Journaling

Age: Community Members Description: Join artist Julie O’Daly to combine journaling with mindfulness and creativity, encouraging you to pay attention to thoughts, feelings, and sensations in the present moment. (Registration required).

2025 WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUMMER SERIES

Long Island Road Running Club’s ongoing commitment to quality racing, healthy choices and bringing friends & family together! 7PM Start – Rain or Shine 6:30PM Kids Fun Run Start EISENHOWER PARK – FIELD 2 Parking Lot 2, East Meadow, NY 11554 Please Note: 11th Night Aug 6th is the USATF-LI Grand Prix 1 MILE and all abilities are welcome! SAVE and Pay ONLY $10 per race by becoming a LIRRC Member Today ACTIVE Military is FREE please message in the chat icon below for a free entry. Please message in 24hrs or more before race date. Kids fun run is only $1 All kids receive a ribbon! (Money will be collected day of at registration) Post-race food courtesy of All Round Foods AMENITIES Refreshments, Water Music & Finish Line Photos/Video Raffles & a 50/50 Post-race food courtesy of All Round Foods.

Astoria Park Carnival

Queens’ picturesque Astoria Park comes alive with the sights, sounds and aromas of the electrifying midway with exciting rides and games for the whole family and deep-fried treats, sweets and other tantalizing carnival eats.

Van Gogh’s Flowers

NYBG becomes the canvas for the colorful brush strokes of one of the world’s most revered artists during Van Gogh’s Flowers, where you’ll revel in the beauty of the flowers that inspired his iconic paintings—by day, and by night. Find yourself immersed in botanical displays and large-scale art as you wander through a breathtaking lawn of monumental sunflowers, and see the expressive masterpieces bloom in recreations made of living flowers. You’ve seen the paintings, now see them come to life in a way that only NYBG can deliver—and let Vincent van Gogh’s unforgettable world of art and nature envelop you in a vibrant daydream during this botanical celebration of the internationally acclaimed painter.

Toddler Storytime

This event will take place in person at the Roosevelt Island branch. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active toddler build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Suggested for toddlers/little walkers and their caregivers.

Family Storytime

Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children.

Little Movers: Storytime

Join us with your toddler! We will share books, sing songs and explore movement! Ages 1-3 yrs old. First come first served.

Little Movers

This event will take place in person at the Kingsbridge Library. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get  those wiggles out as you help your active child build  important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage.

Radical Rockaway Scavenger Hunt

Your creative, nontraditional scavenger hunt begins at a scenic spot that’s a local favorite. You’ll get your digital quest from your live and interactive remote host. Then you’ll take off on your own to experience a wide variety of carefully curated locations in town. You’ll walk or drive to the various checkpoints as you interpret creative tasks, accept wacky challenges, and get outside your comfort zone! ONE TICKET PER PERSON. Both family and dog friendly, the game alternates between the indoors and outdoors, with plenty of bonus challenges too! You’ll text photos and videos to your remote host, who cheers you on and assists, as you play – to document your progress. You can even interact with the locals to interpret the creative challenges. You won’t be able to avoid having fun, uncovering hidden gems and local secrets, making memories, laughing, and learning along the way!

Baby Art!

Family Storytime

This event will take place in person at Allerton Library. Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. Storytime helps strengthen early literacy skills, socialization, and bonding between adults and their children. This program caters towards kids ages 2-5. Stay and play after!

Little Movers Storytime

This Program will take place, in person, at Pelham Bay Library.  Join us to hear stories and sing songs! Get those wiggles out as you help your active toddler build important early learning skills. Please register in advance at the front desk. Space is limited.

Learning Together Story Time

“This event will take place in-person at the Castle Hill Library” Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Storytime is a program for parents/caregivers and their children. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the entire program: unaccompanied adults or children will be asked to leave the program.

Little Movers Storytime: Butterflies

This event will take place in-person at the Mariners Harbor Library. Join us to hear stories all about butterflies, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage.

Cuentos y canciones

¡A leer y a cantar en español! Registración requerida. Favor de fijarse en las fechas exactas. Para edades 0-5 años.

Process Art

Promote early literacy through art, while getting creative! Young  artists will explore colors, shapes, and more while working on motor skills, creativity, and imagination.  Registration Required/ ages 3-5.

Dog Crafts At The Bryant Park Art Cart

Join AKC Museum of the Dog educators at the Bryant Park Art Cart (located on the Upper Terrace, near the William Cullen Bryant statue in Bryant Park) for FREE dog-themed art series. Make a different craft at this all ages workshop. The outdoor space is also dog-friendly, so bring your pets along as your muse!

Spanish Bilingual Storytime

Join us for fun songs, stories and rhyhmes in Spanish and English. Recommended for children 0 – 5 with parent or caregiver.

Little Movers Storytime

Join Mr. Corvino for  songs, stories, and more during our Little Movers Storytime! This program is geared toward parents, caregivers, and their young children, ages birth to 5. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the program.

Little Movers Storytime!

This event will take place in person at the Ottendorfer Library. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage.

Lapsit Storytime

This event will take place in person at Countee Cullen Library.  Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of books, songs, and gentle movement in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers and who prefer a gentle, slow-paced program. Limited to 10 families. First come, first served. Tickets will be given out at 11 am on the day of the program.

Teen Recharge Station

This event will take place in person at the Tottenville Library. Recharge at the Tottenville library! Teens are invited to join library staff as you relax (color, game, and play), snack, and plug in your devices! This program is designed for teens ages 13-18 as a chance to unwind and recharge (figuratively and literally) after school. All materials and supplies are provided.

Crafty Wednesday

This event will take place in person at 125th st library. Join us in the Teen Center – program room for a new art and craft! No experience or materials required, just bring yourself and your creativity.

Teen Art Club: Jewelry Making

Baychester Teens are bringing out the rings, bracelets, stamps, and hammers! Join us for an afternoon of metal stamping to create personalized rings and bracelets. From air-dry clay to watercolors to drawing apps on iPads and much more, we’re coming together every Wednesday to explore and express ourselves. Come by and make something, or drop us a suggestion for a future craft! Please arrive early, as space and materials will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. This program can accommodate 10 teens. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including our newly expanded Teen Centers at select branches, TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more. This program will be conducted in person, in English, in the Community Room of Baychester Library. This branch is fully wheelchair accessible.

Lapsit and Little Movers Storytime

This event will take place in person at the Clason’s Point library. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. For babies, new walkers, toddlers/or children. If you have a little, be prepare to hold them in your lap. Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en la biblioteca de Clason’s Point. Únase a nosotros para escuchar cuentos, cantar canciones y ejercitar su mente mientras ayuda a su hijo activo a desarrollar importantes habilidades de aprendizaje temprano. Para bebés, nuevos andadores, niños pequeños o niños. Si tiene un pequeño, prepárese para sostenerlo en su regazo. Sign up for the biweekly NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on free children’s programs, upcoming author talks, and more happening at the Library and online. Suscríbase al boletín electrónico quincenal de NYPL Kids para obtener información sobre programas gratuitos para niños, próximas charlas de autores y más que sucederán en la Biblioteca y en línea.

Paint Party!

This event will take place in person at Sedgwick Library. Join us for some painting fun! All paint supplies will be provided. For ages 4 & up.

Art Outdoors in JJ Walker Park

This event will take place outdoors at JJ Walker Park. Join us for art or an activity in the fresh air after school! Recommended 5 and up. Supplies may be limited depending on the activity. First come, first served. In case of rain, the program will be cancelled.

Teen DIY

This event will take place in-person at Morningside Heights Library. Design, create and decorate bookmarks, tote bags, keychains, jewelry and more! Materials are provided.

Teen Art Studio

This program will take place in person. Join us to explore a variety of arts and crafts projects! While supplies last.

Manga Club

This event will be in person at the Fort Washington Library. Do you love Manga? So do we! Join us for our weekly Manga Club. You pick the books from our Manga Wall and we can talk all about it. We’ll provide all the books, you provide the fun.

3D Pen Art and Design

Teens. use our 3Doodler Start Plus 3D pens to draw and create your own 3D pen designs! For ages 12-18

Drop-in Crafternoon

This event will take place in person at Mulberry Street Branch. Drop in from 3:30 – 5 PM to make a fun craft in the Community Room on LL2; all supplies will be provided. For ages 4+. No registration is required.

Genius Hour: Creatures of the Night

Join Miss Steffey for explorations of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics! Genius Hour includes a LEGO™ warm up, read aloud, and experiment/craft. This program is geared toward school-aged children, ages 6 to 12.

Art History for Kids!

Ever wonder how to paint like Vincent van Gogh or collage like Matisse? Stop by for a brief history of a famous artist and enjoy a craft in their style. All materials are provided. For children ages 6-12.

Rock Painting

This event will take place in person at Todt Hill-Westerleigh Branch. Join us for some creative Rock Painting.

Teen Tech Open Hour

Come and learn how to use a camera, 3D printer or pen, Silhouette Studio, and more!

Wednesday Crafternoons!

Join us for a fun afternoon of Arts and Crafts! Wednesday Afternoons from 4pm to 4:45pm.

Kids Crafternoon

This event will take place in person at Tremont Library. Join us for this after-school program as we explore our collection and take on creative crafts or activities inspired by the books we share. Recommended for kids ages 5-12.

Crochet Corner

This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Want to learn or brush up on your crochet skills? Join us for Crochet Corner! Yarn and crochet hooks will be provided. Snacks will also be provided to participants.

Create-O-Comics-Rama!

Calling all comics lovers! Join Pelham Bay as we let you build your very own comic! We'll be working with blank panel sheets plus a variety of pens and pencils, plus we’ll also use Pixton Comics! Pixton Comics is a database that can be accessed with a valid library card that can create digital comics!

Afternoon Fun

Join us for an afternoon of fun crafts. Make new friends and have fun in the library.

Wednesday Art Club: Painting

This event will take place in person. Join the staff at High Bridge for an afternoon of painting. Canvases and paint materials will be provided. At the end of the program you can take your painting home or leave it for display in our teen room.

NYPL Green: Climate Resilience Gardening!

Join staff from the Port Richmond Library for a fun and exciting program about climate change resilience. Participants will be learning about how to grow herbs in a controlled environment, how to harvest them, and how to preserve them for later use.

Family Storytime

This event will take place in person at the Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library. Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. This is an in-person event.

Explore the Future of Farming with Aquaponics

Are you ready to uncover the secrets of nature, build your own ecosystem, and learn how fish and plants work together to grow food? Join this exciting afterschool Aquaponics Workshop, where science meets sustainability in a hands-on adventure like no other! Advanced registration required. Grades 4-8.

2025 WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUMMER SERIES

Long Island Road Running Club’s ongoing commitment to quality racing, healthy choices and bringing friends & family together! 7PM Start – Rain or Shine 6:30PM Kids Fun Run Start EISENHOWER PARK – FIELD 2 Parking Lot 2, East Meadow, NY 11554 Please Note: 11th Night Aug 6th is the USATF-LI Grand Prix 1 MILE and all abilities are welcome! SAVE and Pay ONLY $10 per race by becoming a LIRRC Member Today ACTIVE Military is FREE please message in the chat icon below for a free entry. Please message in 24hrs or more before race date. Kids fun run is only $1 All kids receive a ribbon! (Money will be collected day of at registration) Post-race food courtesy of All Round Foods AMENITIES Refreshments, Water Music & Finish Line Photos/Video Raffles & a 50/50 Post-race food courtesy of All Round Foods.

Kids Dance Day Camp - June 5

School's out? Join Cucala’s Kids Day Camp! Enjoy dance, music, crafts & fun, 9 AM-3 PM, for ages 5-16. A perfect day of excitement awaits!

PS 183 Presents Annie! Kids

Drama Kids and Imogen Foundation are proud to present the work of the PS 183 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders in their production of Annie!

June Garden Buds: Blossoms & Berries

Join your little tot in nature-filled adventures at Queens Botanical Garden!

Kids Bike Swap June 7th (No ticket necessary)

Trade in the bike your child has outgrown for a refurbished bike and new helmet.

Read With Carylee Children's Book Expo

A One-of-a-Kind Live Storytelling & Book Experience! Join us for the Read With Carylee Road Trip – Brooklyn

Sesame Flyers Annual Sports Day - 2025

Sesame Flyers Sports Day

Bike Skills 101: Learn to Ride-Kids 2PM (Vanderbilt Open Streets)

This class gets kids ages five and up pedaling in a fun, supportive environment, helping them build confidence and skills on two wheels.

How to Become an Octopus (and sometimes squid) - Kid Friendly Version

Psycho-physical practice to develop cephalopod abilities - for a future that is sensorial, relational, wet, attuned, and in the body.