Picks of the Week: March 25-31

Spring is in the (chilly) air! Since Passover and Easter arrive this week, we are highlighting a couple of events that celebrate the spring holiday of your choice. Have a splendid week!

All Week

“Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival”
The Theater at Madison Square Garden
1 pm & 5 pm
Everyone’s favorite mouse is coming to town in an all-new musical adventure! Mickey and the rest of his Disney friends are putting on a music festival and performing classic Disney songs with a twist of hip hop, pop, reggae, country, and rock. Tickets start at $25.

Monday, March 25-Friday, March 29

Kids Week
NYC parks
Various times
Join the Urban Park Rangers for Kids Week in several parks around the city. Children of all ages will learn about protecting the environment through crafts projects, nature walks, and more. Participating Manhattan parks: Inwood Hill Park and Central Park Programs are free. All materials provided.

Tuesday, March 26

Shababa Creative Family Passover Seder
92Y
SOLD OUT
Families with kids ages 12 and under are invited to participate in a Passover seder at 92Y. Karina Zilberman, director of Jewish family life and culture at the Y, and singer Matt Turk will lead everyone in a musical retelling of the Biblical story of the exodus of the Jewish people out of Egypt. Plus, enjoy a catered kosher for Passover dinner! Tickets are $20 for children ages 1 through 2, $50 for children ages 2 and up, and $70 for adults. Free for children under 1 year.

Saturday, March 30-Sunday, March 31

Easter Activities
Children’s Museum of Manhattan
Various times
This weekend head over to CMOM for Easter activities that will entertain the kiddies for hours. Ages 4 and under can make an Easter egg collage out of foam shapes, tissue paper, and glitter glue, while older children learn about Easter and create their own Easter egg designs. Finally, all ages are welcome to scour the museum for paper eggs at CMOM’s Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt. Free with museum admission.

Manhattan Mandarin

Manhattan Mandarin runs the Mandarin after-school programs at over 40 schools nationwide, including St. Bernard's, Chapin, Allen-Stevenson, and Buckley. Whether in schools, students' homes, in the office, online, or on our beloved China trips, our teachers and tutors have helped hundreds of students of all ages master the Mandarin language on their own unique paths to fluency. Our philosophy has always been to make private lessons and classes perfectly tailored for each individual student. We look forward to working with you. - Jamie Keyte, Founder

PaleyLand Holiday Experience

Celebrate the holidays at PaleyLand at the Paley Museum, New York's must-visit destination for a holiday adventure, just steps from Rockefeller Center! Our five-floor immersive holiday extravaganza, includes photos with Santa and holiday characters, crafts, giveaways, screenings of classic holiday favorites, hot chocolate, a magical train display, and more. Escape the cold and the crowds, and enjoy our indoor wonderland where families can play, relax, and create timeless memories together in our holiday oasis in the heart of midtown Manhattan. General Admission to PaleyLand is free for children under 12. The holiday extravaganza is open from November 20 &ndash; January 5 at the Paley Museum, 25 W 52 Street, NYC. Paley Members enjoy free access. Come to PaleyLand again and again to see all your favorite characters and screenings. After just one visit, membership pays for itself! &nbsp;

BAMkids

BAMkids presents adventurous art and ideas for young audiences, igniting the imaginations of creative kids ages 3&mdash;11 with a fun and engaging lineup of workshops, movie matinees, and live performances from around the world. BAM Education connects learning with creativity, engaging imagination by encouraging self-expression through programs for students, teachers, and audiences of all ages. Explore the programs on their website to learn more about their opportunities for creative online engagement!