Things to Do This Weekend in NYC with Kids

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

Spring is here! And there’s no shortage of places to go to spend the season. Go on a weekend getaway, meet animals or celebrate Earth Day!

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

Meet a Duck

Children’s Museum of the East End | Details

April 26, 10:30 am to 11:15 am

Enjoy a morning of fun with Suffolk County Farm! Meet a duck and learn all about our feathered friends. Includes book reading and craft!

Spend Arbor Day at Little Island

Little Island | Details

April 26, 11 am to 1 pm

Go on a park-wide scavenger hunt and meet members of the horticulture team as you learn about Little Island’s diverse trees and become an official ‘Little Island Explorer.’

After the hunt, get creative with an art making activity, where you can craft nature-inspired art using leaves and twigs to create bugs, butterflies or trees.

Go on a Weekend Getaway

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With the school year starting to wind down, you and your family are likely due for a vacation. We’ve rounded up five spots where you and your family can get away for the weekend – no car required!

Learn at the Climate Arts Festival

Queens Botanical Garden | Details

April 27, 11 am to 4 pm

Celebrate Earth Day with us and learn how to take care of nature, not just for Earth Month, but every day of the year. Come out for an empowering day to reflect on our international climate crisis and explore ways to help our planet thrive.

Bring the whole family for fun, hands-on activities, art exhibits, music, interactive performances, tours, demonstrations, and more! And be sure to check out the Sustainable Vendor Fair to support local businesses!

Have an Overnight Aquarium Adventure

New York Aquarium | Details

April 27, 6 pm

Plan the best sleepover ever at the New York Aquarium! Bring your sleeping bag and join us after hours to explore our Ocean Wonders: Sharks! exhibit.

Discover the marine life of the Hudson Canyon with behind the scenes tours, fun activities and a live animal encounter at this unforgettable sleep “under” event.

Activities include: behind the scenes tours of either our exhibits or filtration systems, animal encounter, pillowcase decorating craft and movie.

Take a Family Nature Challenge

Green-Wood Cemetery | Details

April 28, 10 am to 1 pm

Green-Wood is the perfect place for families to explore nature! In partnership with Genspace (a community biology lab in Brooklyn), they have planned an adventurous morning of activities and learning for kids of all ages.

Expert naturalists will be leading walks to collect data on birds, insects, fungi, and plants at the Cemetery for the City Nature Challenge.

Read at Medusa Book Club with Author Katherine Marsh

Books of Wonder | Details

April 28, 4 to 6 pm

Come out for this special event for Medusa, the newest mythological title from KATHERINE MARSH! Think you know the story of Medusa? Think again!

When two siblings discover they’re descended from the great Gorgon herself, they embark on a journey to clear her name! Katherine Marsh will be in conversation with 11 year-old Bookstagrammer Paige of @PagesforPaige!

See a Sensory-Friendly Performance of I’mPossible

The New Victory Theater | Details

April 28, 5 to 6 pm

Omnium (Latin for “of all and belonging to all”) ensures everyone is in on the action in a spirited spectacular that is both limit-defying and life-affirming.

Join the circus with young Dani as she finds herself among an awe-inspiring, inclusive ensemble featuring an award-winning gymnast who uses a wheelchair, an aerialist born without legs, a Deaf storyteller and many more.

Accessible to all, every performance incorporates American Sign Language, audio description, sensory-friendly lighting and sound, and a relaxed environment where movement and vocalization are welcome.

British Swim School - Long Island

The premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months through adults.&nbsp; British Swim School uses gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help people of all experience levels become safer, stronger swimmers. British Swim School&rsquo;s safe, fun, and effective instructional program has made it the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Come see the British Swim School difference!

The Little Gym of Bay Ridge- Bensonhurst

At The Little Gym of Bay Ridge-Bensonhurt, we specialize in unique, educational classes that revolve around active play. We give children a safe and inspiring space to direct their energy, build confidence, and develop key skills. Explore the range of classes we offer at The Little Gym of Bay Ridge-Bensonhurst to find the one that&rsquo;s just right for your child.&nbsp;

Brooklyn Robot Foundry - Virtual Classes

Brooklyn Robot Foundry offers super fun online robot-building classes for children 2-13 years old!&nbsp;&nbsp;Each week, students are introduced to new engineering concepts and components while building that day&rsquo;s robot in their own &ldquo;workshop&rdquo;.&nbsp;&nbsp;All classes maintain a very low student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for plenty of individualized instruction and socializing. The supplies are shipped in advance and classes are led by amazing instructors, taking all the pressure off parents.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Foundry&rsquo;s main focus however, is that kids have fun, get creative, and enjoy being part of this STEAM-loving community!&nbsp;

Things to Do This Weekend in NYC with Kids