Free Family Events This Weekend! (March 23-25)

The Macy’s Flower Show will begin this Sunday at Macy’s Herald Square! Photo by Shinya Suzuki via Flickr.

Have an amazing weekend without opening your wallet! For even more activity inspiration, check out our Weekend Planner.

Friday, March 23

Queens Symphony Orchestra: “Destination: Italy!”
7:30pm
Flushing Town Hall
All Ages
Gain an appreciation of the music of Italy at this event, featuring a performance by the Queens Symphony Orchestra. The event is free, but you must RSVP on the website.

Saturday, March 24

Luna Park Opening Day
11am-7pm
Luna Park Coney Island
All Ages
On its opening day only, Luna Park will offer free admission for anyone who makes any donation toward the park’s partner charity, The Mayor’s Fund to Advance NYC.

Easter Eggstravaganza
2-4pm
The Evergreens Cemetery
All Ages
Egg hunts, Easter Bunny pictures, a magic show, a petting zoo, and more will all be available to kids at the Easter Eggstravaganza! Egg hunts take place at 2:30pm and 3pm.

Celebrating Mexico
4-6pm
6 River Terrace
All Ages
Join Mano a Mano: Mexican Culture Without Borders for a Fandango, a community celebration where people dance, play, and sing to the beat of Son Jarocho. Kids can also make beaded jewelry.

Saturday, March 24-Sunday, March 25

Inventgenuity Festival 2018
11am-4pm
Brooklyn New School
Ages 7 and up
Help raise money for the Beam Center Brooklyn Day Camp Scholarships by donating to this free festival. Kids will be led in workshops that teach them about printmaking, electronics, building, and more. The theme of this year’s festival is NOSE/KNOWS. Several 45-minute workshops are available; be sure to pre-register and check all the offerings on their website. Please note: While admission is free, donations will be accepted.

Sunday, March 25

Easter Egg Hunt
11am-1pm
Carl Schurz Park
All Ages
Kids can meet the Easter Bunny and go on an egg hunt. They’ll receive a bag for egg collection and a glitter cheek or hand stamp. Egg hunts take place every 20 minutes.

Beginning Sunday, March 25

Macy’s Flower Show: “Once Upon A Springtime”
10am-10pm
Macy’s Herald Square
All Ages
Herald the coming of spring at Macy’s annual Flower Show, this year themed “Once Upon A Springtime.” Don’t miss the ornate arrangements of flowers and greenery as the department store becomes a lush indoor garden, or the special programming which will include live music and children’s activities. Sunday is Family Fun Day, and starting at 1pm families are invited to a Dino Dance Party, a Princess Peppa Pig meet-and-greet, and an organic snack tasting from Happy Family Brands. Runs through Sunday, April 8.

Gaga Madness

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Gaga is the hottest new sport in NYC. We've taken the fun of GAGA and pushed it into overdrive. Energetic coaches, pumped up music, sideline commentary, gear giveaways and more. Stay active and keep fit with this new craze that's sweeping the city.</span></p>

Play On! Studios

<p>Play On! Studios offers theater day camps and after-school classes on the UWS that are guaranteed to give kids a summer full of acting, music, and fun they won't soon forget! Young actors will rehearse and perform in a full production, work with professional NYC actors/teaching artists, build up their skills in a nurturing, non-competitive environment and play lots of drama games!</p> <p>Creative Drama Camps are perfect for kids entering grades K-4. Campers will work each week to put on a brand-new show! Each session, they will receive a script, rehearse a production, make a set and costumes, and perform their play. Kids will also play drama games, play outside (weather permitting), and have tons of fun!</p> <p>Musical Theater Camps are aimed at kids entering grades 4-9. In Musical Theater Performance Camp, campers put on a complete musical production in a professional NYC theater! Campers will stretch their skills with drama exercises and games, vocal coaching, field trips, and building a professional set. Our incredible teaching artists and campers come together to put on a truly remarkable show!</p> <p>During the school year, classes are great for beginners or more experienced actors - sing, dance, and put on a play! Whether your child is just starting out, or ready for Broadway, we&rsquo;ve got the class for them. Classes are available for grades PreK-8, after school or on Saturdays! Come play with us.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

A-Game Sports

<div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">A-Game Sports is a premier provider of sports camps, programming and instruction for kids of all ages ranging from toddlers to teens. As an instructional and recreational youth sports facility, our goal is to make athletics a rewarding experience for all kids. A-Game Sports is located in New Rochelle, NY, and offers camps, lessons, customized programs for more than 10 sports and rental space for private events. A-Game Sports was founded in 2013 by two guys who decided that it was time to do what they truly love in life. Since then, we've made the ideology of fusing hard work and fun into a reality. Our dedicated staff of professional coaches share their enthusiasm with kids of all ages and skill levels that take part in our programs.</p> </div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p> </div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">With turfed fields for soccer, lacrosse, field hockey and flag football, batting cages and tunnels for baseball and softball, and various basketball programs, A-Game Sports is one of the premiere sports facilities for kids and adults of any age. Aspiring athletes and fitness enthusiasts will benefit from our many strength and conditioning programs, while children new to sports will learn skills and techniques within their chosen sport, all while having a great time and keeping the game fun.</p> </div>