7 Exciting Spring Pop Ups to Visit in New York City

With springtime starting its full bloom, spring pop ups are starting to open up around the city for your entire family to enjoy. These incredible exhibits are all extraordinary adventures that will keep your family entertained from start to finish. They make for great outings in the city no one will ever forget. Make sure to check out these amazing experiences before these spring pop ups close and you miss your chance to see something that may never come back to New York again.

Sloomoo Institute

475 Broadway NY, NY 10013

Open Thursday to Sunday; Times Vary

Although the Sloomoo Institute has been around for a long time, it’s still considered is a pop up exhibit and one that your kids will love. Its focus on slime in its many forms and colors will enchant your kids and get them excited about a family outing. The bright colors and malleable slime make for an interactive experience that will keep your family entertained all the way through. There is never a dull moment in this slime museum, and it’s a place you have to visit while it’s available.

Color Factory

251 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013

Open until April 3oth; 9:30 am-7:30 pm on select dates

The Color Factory is one of the enthralling spring pop ups coming to the city for only a short time. The magnificent colors and varying interactive experiences create an environment you can’t help but enjoy. You’ll want to take a million pictures in the stunning space, and the sensory activities will ensure your kids have a great time too. Your entire family will be engaged from start to finish in this colorful exhibit, so don’t miss out while it’s still in NYC.

Kusama: Cosmic Nature

2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10458-5126

Open April 10-October 31, 2021; 1 hour timed ticket entry

The New York Botanical Gardens is opening a new exhibit honoring the great artwork of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama whose connection with nature has created beautiful pieces. You can enjoy both indoor and outdoor aspects of the gardens while connecting with the natural world around you. Your kids will be absorbed in the colorful shapes and designs from this incredible artist, and it’s one of the limited spring pop ups you won’t ever forget. You can read about the exhibit more in our article, The Beautiful New Kusama Exhibit is Opening in New York

The Friends Experience

130 East 23rd St (Corner of East 23rd St & Lexington Ave)

Open starting March 17th; sold in time slots

The phenomenal experience that took New York City by storm in 2019 is back again! This exhibit honoring the classic TV show Friends will take you back to the 1990s in a fun and interactive way. You can walk through Central Perk and move from Monica’s and Rachel’s apartment to Joey’s and Chandler’s while interacting with other key aspects of the show. The connection to the show will keep your whole party entertained, and will be an experience you can’t find anywhere else.

Artechouse: Geometric Properties

439 W 15th St, New York, NY 10011

Open March 1st-September 6th from 10 am – 10 pm

Embark on an audio-visual journey celebrating mathematics, nature, and architecture with Artechouse’s Geometric Properties. This installation from artist Julius Horsthuis creates an immersive experience that combines art and technology to catch the eye in a way not seen before. Using seamless projections, they’ve created an installation that your whole family will be enchanted by and never forget.

Santos Hot Chicken

154 West 13th Street, New York, NY

Starts Saturday April 3rd 12pm- 8pm

If you’re looking for different kinds of spring pop ups, consider heading out for some delicious food that is only available for a short time. Santos Hot Chicken is opening their pop up again after the success of their last event. Everyone will be able to sign up for a time to pick up their 10 pieces of chicken (5 legs and 5 thighs) with sides of mac and cheese, potato salad, and slaw that everyone can enjoy. It’s the perfect end to any family outing, so get it while it’s still here!

Arcadia Earth

718 Broadway NY, NY 10003

Open May 1st-11th; Monday-Friday 12 pm-9 pm and Saturday-Sunday: 11 am-9 pm

Take an interactive adventure through every aspect of our beautiful planet with Arcadia Earth. It’s a brilliant exhibit that takes all its inspiration from the earth, and the plants and animals that astound us in day to day life. You’ll get the chance to see our world in a new way that will help everyone in your family connect better with nature, and want to work harder to protect the beauty of the world around them.

Speakitaly NYC

SPEAKITALY NYC offers stimulating and entertaining lessons for children 0 to 16 years through a wide combination of activities based on the communicative approach anchored in the Common European Framework of Reference: active learning (group work, role plays, etc.) and practice exercises aimed to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Kids will start speaking and using Italian in a very natural way.&nbsp; Small classes capped at 6 students to make sure each one gets the needed attention and facilitate learners' progress.&nbsp; Our method is driven by a didactic method that is the result of constant updates, professional certifications and more than 10 years of experience in working with non-native speakers from different native languages and levels of knowledge. Our aim is to develop a range of Italian language skills while improving accuracy that will enable the students and participants to interact without stress or feeling rushed. We want to help those in the community really embrace not only the true culture in Italy but the Italian culture within New York City&hellip; Who doesn&rsquo;t love what Italy represents in the kitchen, in history &amp; in the arts? Speakitaly wants to support multilingual families who want to learn a new language or pass along their ancestor&rsquo;s heritage and culture. Raffaella, the founder said: "We see language awareness and intercultural sensitivity as the milestones for an inclusive society. Italian, like all other languages, is an enrichment and a growth in every way. Vi aspettiamo!"

Treehouse Shakers

<div>Treehouse Shakers&rsquo; Branching OUT After-School program is for ages 12-14. This awarded program is for young people who identify as LGBTQIA+, or are seeking to become better allies. Branching OUT centers on discovering and exploring one&rsquo;s story and identity through an intentionally artist-led format. During our community-based program, young people will explore and reflect on their own story to create a larger, more meaningful experience, while gaining self-empowerment and gathering with like-minded peers. Through the guidance of our awarded teaching artists, young people will create narratives that will be turned into podcasts, dances, songs or poetry.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Young people have the opportunity to learn new art forms, work with professional artists, while building a meaningful community.</div>

New York Society of Play Summer Camp and Classes

Summer Game Camp There are many who do not feel safe sending their children back out into the world with summer camp, this year. To serve those parents and keep the children connected and stimulated during this challenging time, we are offering NYSP Digital Summer Camp. The name of the game with NYSP Summer Camp is community. We have made a large effort to make our camp feel like a living space, with features including &ndash; - Role-Playing games familiar and new, led by our master storytellers! - Enriching electives such as Chess, World Building, Character Acting, Crafts, Drawing, and more! - Discussion and media screening rooms during lunch! - A digital campus! - Moderated chat hours! &nbsp; Join us for a summer of games, friends, and more! Mon - Fri 10am - 2:30pm &nbsp; Roleplay Expeditions: Dungeons &amp; Dragons No experience is required to join one of our Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our game masters have pre-made character sheets, so you'll be able to start playing the game right away! We adapt the rules of traditional Dungeons &amp; Dragons to make them more approachable to children of various ages. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop!&nbsp; &nbsp; Public games meet once per week, with different groups every time. Private games meet 1 to 2 times per week with the same group of kids. Since the players and the storyteller in the group are consistent, this enables us to tell epic tales of adventure together! &nbsp; Dungeons &amp; Dragons Junior No experience is required to join one of our drop-in Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our Dungeons &amp; Dragons Jr. game provides a D&amp;D storytelling experience without character sheets. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop! A great way to introduce young children to D&amp;D so they can eventually move onto the main game.