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Things to Do in NYC with Kids This Weekend
Friday, May 2 - Sunday, May 4
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 Week with Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Elemental in St. Catherine's Park
Upper East Side – FREE
Friday, May 2
Meet Ember, a tough, quick-witted and fiery young woman, whose friendship with a fun, sappy, go-with-the-flow guy named Wade challenges her beliefs about the world they live in. Rated PG. Bring a blanket and a picnic. Visit the website here.
Opening Weekend: CityWorks Exhibition at NY Hall of Science
Flushing, Queens
Opens Saturday, May 3
CityWorks, a new interactive exhibit that explores the often invisible inner workings of the built urban environment, invites visitors to explore the intricate systems and engineering that allow cities to function, including how they break, evolve and endure. Visit the website here.
BAMKids SpringFest
Brooklyn Academy of Music, Downtown Brooklyn – FREE
Saturday, May 3
Families are invited to a joyous day of performances, interactive activities, and showcases of local talent! Dance to the rhythms of Brazil, feel the energy of Mozambique, and explore diverse art forms from around the world—all while learning about caring for our planet! Stick around for a free screening of The Wiz at 7pm. Visit the website here.
The 27th Annual Blessing of the Bicycles at St. John the Divine
Morningside Heights – FREE
Saturday, May 3
Reverend Patrick Malloy offers a blessing to jump start a safe cycling season and sprinkles holy water on each bicycle. Visit the website here.
Columbia Greenhouse Nursery School Spring Fair
Upper West Side
Saturday, May 3
Columbia Greenhouse Nursery School's annual spring fair transforms the whole block into a kids' wonderland of games, rides, animals, and family-fun. Visit the website here.
Cinco de Mayo and the Architecture of Mexico at the Skyscraper Museum
Battery Park City – FREE
Saturday, May 3
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the day in 1862 that Mexico defeated the French Army, paving the way for its independence! To celebrate Mexico and its traditional architecture, learn about the pyramids of the Aztecs and Mayans that connected the earth to the sky, the gods, and the cosmos. After the presentation, kids work with cardboard to create their own pyramids that reach toward the sun and the moon. Visit the website here.
Jane's Carousel Day in Brooklyn Bridge Park
Dumbo, Brooklyn – FREE
Saturday, May 3
Jane's Carousel celebrates its 14th year in Brooklyn with free rides and face painting all day long. Visit the website here.
Haudenosaunee Family Fun Day at the National Museum of the American Indian
Financial District – FREE
Saturday, May 3
Join the Haudenosaunee Dancers in a round dance, explore the galleries in a treasure hunt, and enjoy hands-on activities that include making a corn husk dragonfly and learning the significance of lacrosse. Visit the website here.
Pinkster Festival at the Van Cortlandt House Museum
Riverdale, the Bronx – FREE
Saturday, May 3
Celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Pinkster on the picturesque lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum for a day filled with vibrant festivities, live music, engaging performances, and immersive experiences. Visit the website here.
Movies under the Stars: Shrek in Andrew Haswell Green Park
Midtown East – FREE
Saturday, May 3
Once upon a swamp, an ogre minding his own business is invaded by fairy tale characters. Mayhem ensues and everyone lives happily ever after. Visit the website here.
Celebrate Holi with the Brooklyn Children's Museum
Crown Heights, Brooklyn
Saturday, May 3
Holi, BCM’s annual celebration of the springtime holiday focused on renewal, color, and play makes all ages feel as if you’ve been transported to the streets of India, Trinidad, or Guyana. Visitors take over neighboring Brower Park with pounds of color powder to throw in the air. Visit the website here.
Free Comic Book Day 2025
Citywide – FREE
Saturday, May 3
Pow! Crash! Boom! Getting comic books for free is...super! Free Comic Book Day is again held on the first Saturday in May. Free Comic Book Day is a nationwide event, and kids (small and grown) can stop by any participating comic store to receive their free comics. Visit the website here.
Hippo Playground Spring Fair in Riverside Park
Upper West Side
Sunday, May 4
An Upper West Side institution, the Hippo Playground Spring Fair celebrates the season with pony rides, bouncy castles, a petting zoo, games, prizes, crafts, food, cupcake decorating, face painting, entertainment, and more. Visit the website here.
Print Your Own Mother’s Day Card at Bowne & Co.
Bowne & Co. Stationers, South Street Seaport – FREE
Sunday, May 4
Bowne & Co.'s talented designers show guests how to create a festive Mother's Day card using the South Street Seaport Museum's 19th-century historical printing equipment. Visit the website here.
PS 267 Spring Fling
Midtown East
Sunday, May 4
East Side Elementary School PS 267 hosts its annual block party with a day of fun for the whole family. Enjoy bouncy houses, games, crafts, and snacks. Proceeds benefit the PS 267 PTA and the programs it supports. Visit the website here.
Apple Blossom Children's Carnival at the Queens County Farm Museum
Glen Oaks, Queens
Weekends through Sunday, May 11
Celebrate spring at the Queens County Farm Museum. This children's carnival kicks off the farm's special event season. Tilt-A-Whirl in the orchard and enjoy carnival rides, hayrides, and midway games. Visit the website here.