Things to Do for Kids in New York City
in March 2026

The Pop Ups Family Concert at the Jewish Museum
Upper East Side
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Catch the pop grooves and high energy of the Grammy-nominated band The Pop Ups as they share a one-of-a-kind performance. Experience drawing with music, hilarious puppets, and an epic costume party just in time for Purim! Website

New York City Lunar New Year Parade & Festival in Chinatown
Chinatown – FREE
Sunday, March 1, 2026
A half-million spectators line the streets of Chinatown for this colorful pan-Asian procession, which includes Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, Taiwanese, Malaysian, and even Hispanic floats and cultural performances. Website

Seaport Kids: Celebrate Holi at South Street Seaport
South Street Seaport – FREE
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Shake off the winter blues and douse your family in the colors of spring! The Seaport celebrates Holi with colorful puppets, dances, drummers, delicious food, and powder play. Website

Salon du Chocolat NYC at Center 415
Union Square
Saturday, March 7-Sunday, March 8
Chocolatiers, pastry chefs, and chocolate enthusiasts gather for a weekend of indulgence and creativity. Explore a wide range of artisanal chocolates, discover the latest trends in the chocolate industry, and enjoy a variety of demonstrations and activities. Website

No Excuses No Limits at the New Victory Theater
Midtown West
Weekends, Saturday, March 7-Sunday, March 15, 2026
The b-boys of ILL-Abilities are flying in from four continents to bust expectations with moves so sick your head will spin. After wowing the world at the Olympics and Paralympics in Paris, nothing can stop this international all-star crew. Website

Cirque du Purim at Crown Hill Theater
Crown Heights, Brooklyn
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Step into an enchanting world of whimsy as the Purim story unfolds through dazzling acrobatics, awe-inspiring acts, and live storytelling, perfect for audiences familiar with—or new to—the story of Purim. Website

Winter Ice Sculpture Show on Governors Island
Governors Island – FREE
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Ten artists team up with a professional ice carver from Okamoto Studio for this live ice carving demonstration on Governors Island. Visitors can witness real-time ice carving, and enjoy snacks from local food trucks and live DJ entertainment. Website

Spring Into Nowruz Family Day at Asia Society
Upper East Side
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Celebrate the start of spring and learn about Nowruz, the Persian New Year, with interactive workshops, music, crafts, storytelling, and more. Website

New York International Children's Film Festival
Multiple Locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Select dates through Sunday, March 15, 2026
NYICFF celebrates the beauty and power of film, sparks the inherent capacity of children to connect with complex, nuanced art, and encourages the creation of intelligent films that represent and celebrate unique, diverse, and historically excluded voices. Website

Classical Kids Fair at the Brooklyn Children's Museum
Crown Heights, Brooklyn
Sunday, March 15, 2026
The Classical Kids Fair invites families to enjoy live performances, an instrument petting zoo, arts and crafts, radio broadcasting workshops, and more. Listen and play music along with WQXR, the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, and more. Website

St. Patrick’s Day at the Tenement Museum
Lower East Side
Sunday, March 15, 2026
To mark the St. Patrick’s Day weekend, families meet a costumed interpreter playing the role of Bridget Moore, an Irish immigrant. Ask her questions and learn about her life in 1860s New York. Participants also enjoy a delicious sweet treat and make a craft to celebrate. Website

Brooklyn SeltzerFest and National Egg Cream Invitational in Industry City
Sunset Park, Brooklyn
Sunday, March 15, 2026
The Brooklyn Seltzer Museum's lively festival features vendors, interactive experiences, live music, celebrity presenters, and thrilling competitions. Explore the rich traditions, science, and future of this beloved fizzy beverage. Website

New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade on Fifth Avenue
Midtown – FREE
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
NYC turns green once again as its famous St. Patrick's Day Parade marches up Fifth Avenue, starting at 44th Street, past St. Patrick's Cathedral at 50th Street, all the way up to 79th Street and the Irish Historical Society, where the parade finishes at about 4:30-5pm. Website

Holi Celebration at the Queens County Farm Museum
Glen Oaks, Queens
Sunday, March 21, 2026
Welcome the arrival of spring and the harvest season with an educational program to learn about the rich cultural and spiritual significance of Holi. The program includes traditional dancers, Indian snacks and treats, and color play, where vibrant powders create a kaleidoscope of joy as participants run across the scenic south side of the 47-acre farm. Website

Sunset Circus at the Marlene Meyerson JCC
Upper West Side
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Sunset Circus features circus artists from Cirque du Soleil, Big Apple Circus, and beyond, bringing laughter, awe, and perhaps a tear. This unique theatrical circus experience presents innovative acts interwoven by characters who would be home in your own backyard. Website

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! at Alley Pond
Douglaston, Queens
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Celebrate the creative and zany writing of one of the most popular children’s book authors! Enjoy reading two classic stories by Dr. Seuss, meet a fine-feathered friend from Are You My Mother?, and play some games inspired by Dr. Seuss characters. Website

The Peking Acrobats at Kupferberg Center
Flushing, Queens
Sunday, March 29, 2026
From daring maneuvers atop a pagoda of chairs to astonishing foot juggling, contortion, balancing feats, and precision tumbling, this high-energy production is accompanied by live music on traditional Chinese instruments—and enhanced by vibrant costumes and stunning effects. Website

Barnyard Egg Hunt at Queens County Farm Museum
Floral Park, Queens
Saturdays and Sundays, March 29-April 4, 2026
The annual Barnyard Egg Hunt returns to the Queens County Farm Museum, complete with Whiskers the Bunny photo-ops. Spread out on the grass as you dance the bunny hop and enjoy 47 egg-cellent acres of outdoor space. Website

Things to Do for Kids in New York City in March 2026

Things to Do for Kids in New York City
in March 2026