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Things to Do in NYC with Kids This Weekend
Saturday, April 18 - Sunday, April 19
Looking for events to do with your kids in New York City this weekend? Here are some family-friendly activities to add to your list.
Best Things To Do in NYC this Weekend with Kids
Jackie Robinson Day in Jackie Robinson Park
Harlem – FREE
Saturday, April 18
The fourth annual Jackie Robinson Day Festival celebrates the contributions of this New York City legend to sports and the civil rights movement. Website
IndiePlaza and Tiny Indie at the Rink at Rockefeller Center
Midtown West – FREE
Saturday, April 18
This interactive live music experience was built for younger audiences and promises performances, kid-friendly energy, and a genuinely fun day. Website
Earth Day on Governors Island
Governors Island – FREE
Saturday, April 18
Back for its fifth year, this free, afternoon celebration of all things ecological features environmental education activities for all ages, including ecological stewardship, walking tours, an Island-wide scavenger hunt, seedball workshops, a tree stamping art activity, climate tech demos, DJ sets, community science exhibits, and more. Website
Block Party at MoMA PS1
Long Island City, Queens – FREE
Saturday, April 18
MoMA PS1’s 50th anniversary block party features curator-led gallery talks, family activities, local food vendors, and music sets across the museum’s public plaza, courtyard, and galleries. Website
Earthfest at the American Museum of Natural History
Upper West Side
Saturday, April 18
The American Museum of Natural History hosts an annual all-ages festival celebrating planet Earth with hands-on activities, science trivia, specimen identification stations, and more! Website
Dumbo Open Studios
Multiple locations in DUMBO, Brooklyn – FREE
Saturday, April 18-Sunday, April 19
More than 150 artists and arts organizations open their doors to the public, including artists in residence at the Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program, Triangle Arts, the New York Studio School, BRIClab, and Smack Mellon! Website
The Paper Bag Players at The Jewish Museum
Upper East Side
Sunday, April 19
Bursting with new work and classic sketches all wrapped up in the artistry of paper and cardboard costumes, sets, and props, The Paper Bag Players inspire creative reuse for families just in time for Earth Day and take the audience on an adventure in art and theater. Concert ticket reservations are required for both adults and children to reserve seats. Website
Celebrate Mother Earth on the East River Waterfront Esplanade
Upper East Side – FREE
Sunday, April 19
EsplanadeFriends hosts free live music by NOIZ, free ices from Delicioso Coco Helado (while supplies last), plus craft activities for kids—all with a spectacular water view! Website
Earth Day 2026 in Union Square
Union Square – FREE
Sunday, April 19
Union Square's Earth Day festival brings together dozens of environmental nonprofits, climate campaigns, green living experts, sustainable businesses, performers, artists, educators, and community groups from across New York City. Official programming includes interactive workshops, live performances, climate art, kids’ activities, and sustainable foods. Website
The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System at Queens Theatre
Flushing, Queens
Sunday, April 19
Ms. Frizzle and her class explore the atmosphere on Mercury, Venus, and Mars on an epic interplanetary field trip, pulling together to find their way across the galaxy while learning as much about teamwork as they do about the solar system. Website
The Planter and the Plant at QED Astoria
QED Astoria, 27-16 23rd Avenue, Astoria
FREE
Sunday, April 19
The Planter plants. One day, a seed grows into a plant. What follows is a journey exploring their evolving relationship: from getting to know the plant, to witnessing its unique growth, and finally, its departure. Website
Earth Day at the Brooklyn Museum
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
Sunday, April 19
Celebrate Earth Day with an afternoon of activities that explore the human connection to the natural world. Move your body, engage your senses, and create and appreciate art that responds to the planet’s beauty, power, and fragility. You can also meet author Oliver Jeffers! Website
Broadway Magic Hour at the Broadway Comedy Club
Midtown West
Saturdays through June 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! Website