25+ Family Passover Events Across NYC, Long Island, Westchester, and Beyond
Passover 2025 starts on the eve of April 12 and is a time for families to celebrate the Jewish people’s freedom from the pharaoh of Egypt.
Whether you are looking to start new holiday traditions with the family or are seeking for a way to get kids more involved in the festivities, there are many events and activities that the whole family will love!
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Manhattan
Passover Concert
Park Avenue Synagogue, 50 E 87th St., Upper East Side
Sunday, April 6, 10:30 am
All ages
$18-$25
Get in the Passover spirit with a holiday concert of new and old favorites. Joanie Leeds and her band will kick off the holiday!
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Freedom Art Jam: Family Day
The Jewish Museum, 1109 5th Ave., Upper East Side
Sunday, April 6, 11 am – 3:30 pm
Ages 3 and older
$15; free for children
Join the Museum for a Passover extravaganza featuring art, music, and dancing! Set yourself free to the joyful sounds of ShirLaLa, create a variety of holiday-themed works of art, add to a giant mixed-media installation, explore the galleries, and more! There will be two 30-minute concerts by ShirLaLa at 11:15 am and 1:15 pm.
(Pre) Passover Family Seder
JCC Harlem, 318 West 118th St., Harlem
Sunday, April 6, 2 – 4 pm
Ages 10 and younger
$25-$50; free for children
Advanced registration required
Join JCC Harlem Rabbi-In-Residence Mira Rivera and friends for an interactive pre-Passover seder (festive meal) for children and families to recall the Jewish People’s exodus from Egypt and journey to freedom with song, storytelling, and the (mostly edible) ritual objects that fill the seder plate.
After School Art Explorers: Drop-In Programs
The Jewish Museum, 1109 5th Ave., Upper East Side
Tuesday, April 8, 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Ages 3-8
Free
In celebration of the upcoming holiday of Passover, families are invited to collage found images, patterned paper, and other materials to design a unique matzah plate.
Candy Seder
West End Synagogue, 190 Amsterdam Ave., Upper West Side
Tuesday, April 8, 5 – 6 pm
Ages 5-10
Free
Advanced registration required
Parents & children are invited to the Hebrew School’s annual Candy Seder! This event features different candies to represent each item on the Seder plate and also includes music, games, and group presentations on each part of the Seder from Hebrew School students.
Passover at CMOM
Children’s Museum of Manhattan, 212 W 83rd St., Upper West Side
April 11-13, Friday- Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm
All ages
Included with admission: $14-$18
Celebrate Passover through interactive artmaking and puppet projects, and learn about the Passover story, which centers freedom, hope, and resilience!
Family Seder 2025
Chabad of the West Side, 170 W 97th St., Upper West Side
Saturday, April 12, 7:30 pm
Ages 12 and younger
$110; $80 ages 3-13
Bring the Exodus to life, leave Egypt and enter freedom for a quick & kosher Seder night! Traditional Songs, delicious dinner and a feeling of freedom and connection.
Brooklyn
Model Matzah Bakery
Jewish Children’s Museum, 792 Eastern Pkwy., Crown Heights
Sunday, April 6, 10 am – 5:30 pm
Ages 12 and younger
Included with admission: $16-$19
18…17…16… Can you bake that matzah before the dough rises? This annual Model Matzah Factory is back! Join JCM to cut, thresh, and grind wheat into flour. Race against the clock as you mix, punch, roll, and bake your very own matzah to take home.
FAMILYLAB: Lotsa Matzah
East Williamsburg location provided on RSVP
Sunday, April 6, 4 – 6:30 pm
All ages
Up to 2 people: $50 per family/ $36 for Lab/Shul Partners. Up to 4 people: $70 per family/ $60 for Lab/Shul Partners. 5+ people: $85 per family/ $72 for Lab/Shul Partners
Advanced registration required
Everyone is invited to roll up their sleeves and roll out some homemade crunchy matzah. Spiritual Leader Shira Kline, along with teaching artists Emet (Ari L. Monts) and Steve Guedalia, will lead you to the tastes, sounds, and feels of Passover. Fees include dinner and programming for up to 5 people.
Passover Seder Night 1
Chabad of Park Slope, 70 Prospect Park West, Suite 1C, Park Slope
Saturday, April 12, 8:30 pm
All ages
$60; $30 child; $150 family
Advanced registration required
Join a Passover Seder you will remember for a lifetime. Relive the exodus from Egypt, discover the eternal meaning of the Hagaddah, and enjoy handmade Shmurah Matzah. Experience the liberation and freedom of Passover. Discover the seder’s relevance in our lives today.
Family Passover Seder
Chabad of Flatbush, 1923 Ocean Ave., Midwood
April 12-13, Saturday and Sunday, 9 – 11:30 pm
All ages
$25; $20 child; $70 family max
Advanced registration required
This Seder is a vibrant tapestry of community and connection, designed to engage everyone—from the curious explorer to the devout practitioner. Young or old, families or singles, everyone finds a place at our table. Embark on the Passover journey with easy-to-use Haggadahs, available in English, Hebrew, and Russian. Prepare your palate for an exquisite Kosher-for-Passover feast, complete with matzah and your choice of wine or grape juice. It’s more than a meal; it’s a culinary adventure that celebrates freedom and heritage.
Queens
Community Seder
The Reform Temple of Forest Hills, 71-11 112 St., Forest Hills
Sunday, April 13, 5:30 pm
All ages
$55-$78; $18-$20 children 18 and younger; free for children younger than 6
Advanced registration required
Celebrate the Passover Story at an interactive, engaging Seder conducted by Rabbi Mark Kaiserman and Cantor Emily Wigod Pincus. Enjoy a full meal with appetizers, dessert, wine, Seder plates, and afikomen search.
Staten Island
ShopRite Kidz Cook: French Toast Matzo Brei
Staten Island Children’s Museum, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Silver Lake
Saturday, April 5, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm
Ages 4 and older
Included with admission: $8
Young cooks will learn to make the delicious breakfast dish French Toast Matzo Brei. ShopRite Kidz Cook at Staten Island Children’s Museum is a caregiver-and-me program that introduces children to a diversity of foods, explains cooking concepts and helps build dexterity with cooking utensils.
Long Island
Passover PJ Library
Temple Beth Israel, 18 Temple Drive, Port Washington
Thursday, April 3, 5 – 6 pm
Ages 1-5
$10-$25
Advanced registration required
Celebrate Passover with games, art projects, and a story time, followed by a pizza dinner.
Passover Family Program: A Walking Seder
Jewish Center of the Hamptons, 44 Woods Ln, East Hampton
Sunday, April 6, 10 am – 12:30 pm
All ages
$36 per family
Advanced registration required
This Family Passover experience will have you strolling through more than 20 interactive stations throughout the Jewish Center that bring every moment of the Seder to life. From Kadesh to Nirtzah and extras in between.
Passover Community Seder
Center For Jewish Life – Sag Harbor, 24 Long Island Ave., Sag Harbor
Saturday, April 12, 7:15 – 10 pm; Sunday, April 13, 8 – 10 pm.
All ages
$75; $35 Child
Advanced registration required
Relive the exodus with modern-day relevance, discover the deeper meaning of the Haggadah, and enjoy a Seder complete with hand-made Matzah, wine, and a delicious three-course dinner spiced with heartwarming customs and traditions.
Community Pesach Seder
Melville & Huntington Chabad Center, 498 Sweet Hollow Road, Melville
Saturday, April 12, 7:30 pm; Sunday, April 13, 8 pm.
All ages
$54
Advanced registration required
Join Melville & Huntington Chabad for interactive and easy-to-follow community Seders that will bring the story to life for you and your family through song, humor, and lively discussions. Enjoy a delicious Glatt Kosher dinner, complete with hand-baked Shmurah Matzah, and wine, spiced with unique traditional customs.
Passover Seders
The Chai Center, 501 Vanderbilt Pkwy., Dix Hills
Saturday, April 12, 8:15 pm; Sunday, April 13, 7:30 pm.
All ages
$60; $30 children younger than 12
Advanced registration required
Share the spirit and the warmth of Pesach in a traditional setting with family, friends and the community. Relive the Exodus and discover the eternal meaning of the Haggadah. Complete with Matzah, wine, and a wonderful dinner spiced with unique traditional customs with Scholar in Residence, Rabbi Levi Welton & Family.
Celebrate Passover
Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City
Sunday, April 13, 1 – 3 pm
Ages 3 and older
Included with admission: $18
The week-long holiday celebration of Passover commemorates the Israelites’ liberation from slavery in Egypt. Learn about the most beloved traditions, including hiding and finding the afikomen. You can then make your own afikomen bag to bring home.
Westchester
Model Seder
Pelham Jewish Center, 451 Esplanade, Pelham Manor
Thursday, April 3, 4:45 – 6 pm
Ages 10 and younger
Free
Advanced registration required
Go over the main themes of the Passover Seder with songs, skits and much fun!
Mini Model Seder
First Hebrew Congregation, 1821 Main St., Peekskill
Sunday, April 6, 10:30 am – 12 pm
Ages 6 and younger
Free
Advanced registration required by Friday, April 4
Children are invited to participate in a Mini Model Seder featuring story telling, a walk through the Sea of Reeds, arts and crafts, and snacks.
CSI Briarcliff Manor’s Silly Seder
Congregation Sons of Israel Briarcliff Manor, 1666 Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor
Sunday, April 13, 11 am – 12:30 pm
Ages 2-8
Free
Advanced registration required
Join CSI Briarcliff Manor for an immersive and interactive experience for children and families! Climb, crawl, and jump through obstacle courses to escape Egypt! Dance and sing with instruments, just like Miriam and the Israelites! Act out the story of the Exodus in a playful and engaging way!
Community Passover Seder
Chabad of Yorktown, 2629 Old Yorktown Road, Yorktown Heights
Sunday, April 13, 8 – 10:30 pm
All ages
$54; $25 children younger than 12
Register by Sunday, April 6
Relive the exodus, discover the eternal meaning of the Haggadah, and enjoy a traditional Seder complete with hand-baked Shmurah Matzah, Wine, and a delicious three-course dinner. Discover the Seder’s relevance to today’s modern times.
Passover Playground Playdate
Temple Israel Center, 280 Old Mamaroneck Road, White Plains
Sunday, April 20, 3 – 4:30 pm
Ages 5 and younger
Free
Meet up with friends and make new ones on the TIC playground and enjoy a yummy Passover snack.
Rockland
Community Passover Seder
Location upon RSVP
Saturday, April 12, 8:30 pm
All ages
$65; $25 child
RSVP by Sunday, April 6
Experience a meaningful and interactive Seder in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Enjoy gourmet Passover cuisine as you journey through the Haggadah with insight and song, led by Rabbi Chaim Zvi & Chayala Ehrenreich.
Community Family Seder
Congregation Shir Shalom, 411 S Little Tor Road, New City
Sunday, April 13, 7:30 – 11:30 pm
All ages
$65; $25 adults under 20; free for children younger than 5
Advanced registration required
Join Congregation Shir Shalom’s 3rd Annual Community Family Seder for a meaningful evening for all.
Bergen County
Family Community Pesach Seder 2025
The Teaneck Chabad House, 513 Kenwood Pl., Teaneck
Saturday, April 12, 8:15 pm; Sunday, April 13, 8:30 pm.
All ages
Suggested donation of $54 per adult per seder and $36 per child
Advanced registration required
Take part in a meaningful and interactive Pesach seder featuring gourmet Passover cuisine in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Passover Play Date
Ridgewood Duck Pond, 1133 East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
Sunday, April 20, 10 – 11:30 am
All ages
$18
Register online
Join this casual meetup among families. Celebrate Passover with slides, swings, snacks, and just being together!
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