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The larger-than-life spinning tops of “Los Trompos” are headed to Damrosch Park for our Big Umbrella Festival! Photo courtesy of Lincoln Center
The larger-than-life spinning tops of “Los Trompos” are headed to Damrosch Park for our Big Umbrella Festival! Photo courtesy of Lincoln Center
4/2/25 - By Drew Kristofik

Looking for the best things to do in New York City this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Lincoln Center's Big Umbrella Festival opens its campus-wide takeover on Thursday, April 3. Earthfest at the American Museum of Natural History sets the standard for Earth Day celebrations, and our own BABYTOPIA sparkles with dozens of activities and options for little ones and their families.

Plus, the New York Theatre Ballet's Royal Collection sets classic fairy tales on their toes, and The Jewish Museum welcomes ShirLaLa for a family-friendly concert as part of its Freedom Art Jam on Sunday. 

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Broadway Magic Hour at the Broadway Comedy Club

Midtown West
Select Saturdays through Saturday, July 27
The Broadway Magic Hour features master magicians Jim Vines and Carl Mercurio in a performance that includes mind-boggling mysteries and hilarious comedy for all ages. Witness magic, mind-reading, comedy, and grand illusions! READ MORE
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Little Shop of Horrors at LaGuardia High School

Upper West Side
Thursday, April 3-Saturday, April 5
The graduating class of LaGuardia High School’s spectacular Little Shop of Horrors production features a cast of rising stars, including students with Broadway and professional stage credits. Expect dazzling performances, stunning production value, and a musical experience that rivals the best in the business.   READ MORE

Big Umbrella Festival at Lincoln Center

Upper West Side – FREE
Opens Friday, April 4
The popular Big Umbrella Festival blooms as a free campus takeover at Lincoln Center full of relaxed spaces with multi-sensory experiences, performances, installations, and workshops specifically welcoming neurodivergent audiences and their families. READ MORE

CityPickle Opening Week at Wollman Rink

Central Park
Opens Friday, April 4
CityPickle returns to Wollman Rink for its third season. Book your court time in advance to play in the heart of Central Park. READ MORE

BABYTOPIA: A World of Fun for Toddlers & Preschoolers

Downtown Brooklyn – FREE
Saturday, April 5
Get ready for BABYTOPIA, the ultimate world of fun for babies through preschoolers! Bring your littlest New Yorkers for a day packed with FREE activities including musical and theater performances, art activities, and face painting. Let your little ones loose in the play area, try out parent-and-me demo classes, plus enjoy samples and giveaways for the whole family! READ MORE

Earthfest at the American Museum of Natural History

Upper West Side
Saturday, April 5
The American Museum of Natural History hosts a full day of family-friendly activities, performances, and lectures showcasing local and international efforts devoted to preserving planet Earth. This year’s event invites guests to bring in their own specimens and artifacts for scientists to attempt to identify and to get an up-close look at rarely seen specimens from the museum’s collections.  READ MORE

Celebrate Eid al-Fitr at the Brooklyn Children's Museum

Crown Heights, Brooklyn
Saturday, April 5
Celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan at Brooklyn Children’s Museum! Enjoy a day of music, dance, food, and art that honors cultural traditions from across the Muslim world.    READ MORE

New York Tartan Day Parade

Midtown West – FREE
Saturday, April 5
The NYC Scottish cultural event of the year features thousands of clans, pipers, dancers, and Scottish pups marching up Sixth Avenue. READ MORE

A Day of Music and Art for Kids at BAM

Downtown Brooklyn – FREE
Saturday, April 5
On the Shoulders of...: Hold Up Who Holds You Up is a day of music, dance, and visual art for kids at BAM, including an instrument-making workshop, artist talk, and concerts. Celebrate the power of community, collective creation, and care.   READ MORE

New York Theatre Ballet's The Royal Collection at Florence Gould Hall

Midtown East
Saturday, April 5-Sunday, April 6
The perfect 1-hour introduction to classical ballet for children and family audiences, the Royal Tea Party showcases duets from classic ballets, including Cinderella and The Firebird. Little ballet fans can meet with the princes and princesses from classical ballet immediately following the Sunday, April 6, 11am performance. Wear your best royal outfits for photos with them! READ MORE

Freedom Art Jam: Family Day at the Jewish Museum

Upper East Side
Sunday, April 6
This Passover extravaganza features art, music, and dancing. Set yourself free to the joyful sounds of ShirLaLa, create holiday-themed works of art, add to a giant mixed-media installation, explore the galleries, and more.   READ MORE

The Little Mermen at City Winery

West Village
Sunday, April 6
The Little Mermen perform a fun-filled, family-friendly matinee packed with rock-infused takes on Disney classics, spanning a century of iconic soundtracks—from The Lion King and Mary Poppins to Frozen and Moana. Featuring Broadway-caliber performers and powerhouse princess pals, this sing-along spectacle is perfect for Disney fans of all ages.   READ MORE

Celebrate Holi in Prospect Park

Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Sunday, April 6
Mixed Masala and Brooklyn Conservatory of Music celebrate Holi with picnicking and colored powder at Long Meadow (near Grand Army Plaza). Bring a blanket and snacks and enjoy a free concert, then join in the traditional celebration of throwing colored powder.  READ MORE

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Drew Kristofik
Drew Kristofik’s career took a twist from editing teen magazines to a seven-year stint at MacNeil/Lehrer, followed by a long run at Nickelodeon/Viacom as Director of Content for Nick Online and Editor-in-Chief of ParentsConnect.com. A founding member of the Webby Award-winning GoCityKids, she’s written for Family Fun, Vanity Fair, and New York. Her middle school novel, The Time Boat, is available on Amazon Kindle. Drew keeps the MommyPoppins New York Events calendar spot-on and can be reached at events@mommypoppins.com.
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