10 Great Events For May

Summer on the Hudson: IAC NYC 15th Annual Irish Dance Festival in Riverside Park
May 1 [All Ages] Sample some of New York’s famous Irish traditions with this annual festival put on by the Irish Arts Center. Enjoy some high-stepping with traditional Irish music and cultural workshops that the whole family will love. Free to attend; 1-7pm. Pier 1, Riverside Park South at West 70th Street. Call 311 for information, nycgovparks.org (Photo by Darial R. Sneed; via IAC Facebook page.)
"Bianco" at Brooklyn Bridge Park
May 3-May 29 [All Ages] The circus is coming to Brooklyn Bridge Park! St. Ann’s Warehouse is joining forces with NoFit State for "Bianco," a one-of-a-kind circus experience. Instead of taking place in front of a static audience, the circus performs above, behind, and on all sides of you. Head to Brooklyn Bridge Plaza to explore “the magic of human balance and counter balance” in aerial performances and more! Tickets start at $35; Tuesdays-Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at 6:30pm, Sundays at 2pm & 8:30pm. Brooklyn Bridge Plaza, 334 Furman Street, Brooklyn, brooklynbridgepark.org
Mother's Day Garden Party at NYBG
May 7-8 [All ages] Celebrate Mother’s Day in a beautiful natural setting at the New York Botanical Garden’s annual Mother’s Day Garden Party. Enjoy live music, games, picnicking, crafts, a delicious brunch or supper (tickets sold separately) and more. All-Garden Pass: Adults, $30; Students w/ ID, $27; Children (2-12), $15; Members & Children under 2, Free; Brunch & supper tickets $55-85. 10am-6pm. 2900 Southern Boulevard, the Bronx, 718-817-8700, nybg.org
"Where the Wild Things Are" at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts
May 5-8 [Recommended for ages 5-7] See one of the most beloved modern children’s stories brought to life as you sail along with Max to the land of the Wild Things! Adapted from the classic children’s book by Maurice Sendak," Where the Wild Things Are" comes to the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing arts as an intimate, interactive live performance. Visit Max’s bedroom and join him as he explores the land of the Wild Things. Your kids will be enthralled as Max’s bedroom is transformed in to a rolling ocean or a leafy forest, and you will have the chance to help the Wild Things bring Max safely home! Plus, the show is perfect for little attention spans at just one hour in length. $25, showtimes vary. Presentation House Theater at NYU Skirball Center, 566 LaGuardia Place, 212-992-8484, nyuskirball.org
DUMBO Boulders Grand Opening
May 7 [All Ages] Celebrate the opening of North America’s largest outdoor bouldering facility at Brooklyn Bridge Park! Climbers of all ages are invited, from novices to professionals. There will be instructional workshops and tons of kids' programming, as well as a (friendly) bouldering challenge that anyone can take part in. Free to attend, 9am–10pm. Under the Manhattan Bridge in Brooklyn Bridge Park, 718-222-9939, brooklynbridgepark.org
Spring Fling at Lincoln Center
May 14 [All Ages] Celebrate the coming of spring at one ofNew York’s most famous arts centers with fun-filled day of music and activities. Attend performances from different musical orchestras based out of Lincoln Center, including the String Quartet from the Chamber Music Society and Jazzmeia Horn, and the Verve Pipe, who will perform as the day's finale.. Younger children will love making art with Lincoln Center Kids Chalk Drawing, and there will even be instrument tryouts with the New York Philharmonic. Get a big dose of classical music fun that even includes short films courtesy of the Film Society of Lincoln Center. Free to attend; 11am –2pm. Lincoln Center, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, 212-875-5456, lincolncenter.org
The New York Baby Show at Pier 92 NYC
May 14-15 [All ages] Come to the biggest baby show in the country, which New York Family is proud to produce! Everyone is invited, from expecting parents to whole families to grandparents looking for a gift to give. Test out strollers on our famous stroller test rack, see all sorts of companies that serve families and this year’s keynote speaker, Jamie Grayson aka the BabyGuy will speak about the best baby products and answer all of the most pressing questions you are facing today. Win some fun prizes, everything from a stroller and car seat combo from Rachel Zoe to a stay at the Boca Raton Resort and Club for the perfect babymoon! $30 for families, $20 for individuals; 10am – 4pm both days. Pier 92, 711 12th Avenue, 212-268-3086, newyorkbabyshow.com
Spring Family Day at Carnegie Hall
May 21 [Ages 3-10] Carnegie Hall will celebrate families during its upcoming Spring Family Day! During this fun-filled afternoon, kids can participate in songwriting workshops, create and play their own instruments, listen to musical stories, explore a digital musical playground, and more. There will also be performances by Sonia de los Santos, Elena Moon Park, and The Itty Biddies! Free to attend but you must RSVP (RSVPs open May 5).12-4pm. Resnick Education Wing at Carnegie Hall, 154 West 57th street, 212-247-7800, carnegiehall.org
10th Annual Dance Parade and Festival
May 21 [All Ages] Boogie down and celebrate the rich tradition of dance! This annual parade shakes, twists and slides through NYC streets as they go from more traditional forms of dance all the way to modern and contemporary. Starting at east 21st and Broadway, the parade will go down University Place to 8th street, where a turn east will bring them to the final destination, Tompkins Square Park. Join the myriad of dance groups, styles and companies that will be in the parade, or come watch and cheer from the sidelines. Careful though, Dance Police will ticket you if you’re not dancing along! This year’s Grand Marshalls include street dancers Kwikstep and Rokafella and Tony and Olivier award winner Garth Fagen. Register to participate or watch from the side, $35-100 for grandstand seats; 1 PM – 4 PM. Parade begins at 21st and Broadway and culminates in Tompkins Square Park, 267-350-9213, danceparade.org
"Crocs: Ancient Predators in a Modern World" at AMNH
Opens May 28 [All Ages] Come to the world-famous American Museum of Natural History for this special exhibit all about crocodilians (not just crocodiles!). The exhibit has live animals, including a Siamese crocodile and American alligator hatchlings. Learn all about these ferocious animals that look like dinosaurs, but live right alongside humans. Discover what makes their biology special and how they have evolved over millions of years. Tickets range from $22-$35 for adults, $12.50-$22 for kids, $17-$22 for seniors and students; open during regular Museum hours. American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, 212-769-5100, amnh.org (Image via amnh.org)

Explore MetroWest Boston

<h1>Turn Whining into Winning in MetroWest Boston</h1> From beer gardens to corn mazes, state parks to beautiful art, MetroWest Boston is a great destination for a weekend trip! Enjoy <a href="https://www.metrowestvisitors.org/get-outside/?imgoing-place=hopkinton-state-park-61a91acef30b531a665ab64d">Hopkinton State Park</a>&rsquo;s gorgeous foliage while kayaking on the lake or hiking, mountain biking, or snowshoeing on the amazing trails. In the evening, catch a play, musical, concert, art exhibition, dance performance, or immersive theatrical event at <a href="https://www.metrowestvisitors.org/culture/?imgoing-place=hopkinton-center-for-the-arts-63c03d7e0d792d753263b4d1">Hopkinton Center for the Arts</a>. Get a great night&rsquo;s sleep at one of the region&rsquo;s hotels, such as <a href="https://www.metrowestvisitors.org/where-to-stay/?imgoing-place=the-verve-hotel-boston-natick-tapestry-collection-by-hilton-61aa4790f30b531a666119e4">The VERVE</a>, with its fun and funky pop art d&eacute;cor, or <a href="https://www.metrowestvisitors.org/where-to-stay/?imgoing-place=aloft-framingham-6216279ccc891d1d0862c8c2">Aloft</a> with their pool tables and lobby games. In the morning, visit the <a href="https://www.metrowestvisitors.org/culture/?imgoing-place=danforth-art-school-61a8e11cf30b531a66592d90">Danforth Art Museum</a>, a jewel box housing 3,500+ artworks from three centuries, including groundbreaking sculptures depicting the African and African American experience by Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller. Cross the street to the <a href="https://www.metrowestvisitors.org/culture/?imgoing-place=framingham-history-center-61a8e11cf30b531a66592d92">Framingham History Center</a> to explore their new multilingual exhibit that traces the city&rsquo;s immigration story, from those fleeing the 1690s Salem Witch trials, to the Irish and Italian influx in the 1800-1900s, to the current migration of Brazilians. &ldquo;Framingham&rsquo;s Collective Journeys&rdquo; includes oral histories, interactives, and artifacts. No visit to Framingham is complete without stopping at legendary <a href="https://www.metrowestvisitors.org/eat/?imgoing-place=jacks-abby-craft-lagers-61a8e11cf30b531a66592da0">Jack&rsquo;s Abby Craft Lagers</a>, one of 17 breweries in MetroWest, where you can enjoy a flight with a schnitzel sandwich or their famous Framinghamburger. Afterwards, spend a few hours at <a href="https://www.metrowestvisitors.org/activities/?imgoing-place=level99-64a8389c51f92a351a6a3f06">Level99</a> testing each other with 50+ mental and physical escape rooms and challenges. The next day, tour the <a href="https://www.metrowestvisitors.org/where-to-stay/?imgoing-place=longfellows-wayside-inn-61aa7aa3f30b531a66621f57">Wayside Inn</a>. The oldest inn in America&rsquo;s 100-acre property includes the Old Barn, now a farm stand with displays of antique farming tools, the historic Grist Mill, and beautiful grounds containing the Longfellow Memorial Garden, the Redstone Schoolhouse from the poem &ldquo;Mary Had a Little Lamb&rdquo;, the Martha-Mary Chapel, and Josephine's Pond for fishing. Stay for a delicious gourmet meal in their historic dining room. Spend the afternoon at the <a href="https://www.metrowestvisitors.org/culture/?imgoing-place=american-heritage-museum-61a92852f30b531a665b17bf">American Heritage Museum</a>. Start your tour in the depths of a WWI trench listening to a nurse&rsquo;s first-hand account from the Western Front while bombs explode above you and the floor begins to shake. This extraordinary museum features one-of-a-kind historic aircraft, tanks, cars and rare relics from the Revolutionary War to today, in immersive exhibits and living history events. Afterwards, wander the charming shops and boutiques of downtown Hudson. <h3>MetroWest Boston offers these and many other attractions, activities and events for the whole family!</h3>

Atlantic Acting School

Looking for a fun and exciting theater program for kids and teens? Join us at the Atlantic. Our programs are intense, exciting and fun!

Super Soccer Stars

Soccer Stars is New York&rsquo;s most popular youth educational soccer program! With 24 years of experience under our cleats, we have positively impacted over one million kids in our local community by putting the FUN in FUNdamentals in our weekly classes and camps. At Soccer Stars, we use the soccer ball as a vehicle to help children not only improve their soccer skills, but develop self-confidence and physical literacy, improve gross motor skills, build teamwork, and hone socialization skills. Our highly trained coaches and early childhood experts lead an age-specific curriculum with a low kid-to-coach ratio so every child gets individual attention and can grow at their own pace. Kids ages 1-12+ can join our seasonal programs, including Parent &amp; Me, FUNdamentals, Development Training, and Travel Soccer. Join us at one of over 80 locations in neighborhoods across across Westchester County, Connecticut and New York, available 7 days-a-week: Connecticut: <ul> <li>Cos Cob</li> <li>Greenwich</li> <li>Port Chester</li> </ul> &nbsp; Westchester: <ul> <li>Briarcliff</li> <li>Eastchester</li> <li>Mt. Kisco</li> <li>New Rochelle</li> <li>Ridgefield</li> <li>Scarsdale</li> <li>White Plains</li> </ul> &nbsp; New York City: <ul> <li>Bronx</li> <li>Inwood</li> <li>Upper West Side</li> <li>Upper East Side</li> </ul> &nbsp; Can&rsquo;t find a class or location that fits your schedule? Soccer Stars also offers private classes for small groups or individual training. Let our coaches come to you with a completely customizable program, anytime, anywhere. Birthday parties are also available!&nbsp;