26 Best Things To Do in NYC April 2023 with Kids

Step into an 8,000-square-foot wonderland of balloons and inflatables during Balloontopia at City Point. Photo courtesy of the event
Step into an 8,000-square-foot wonderland of balloons and inflatables during Balloontopia at City Point. Photo courtesy of the event
3/26/23 - By Drew Kristofik

Easter, Passover, and Earth Day mean there's lots of fun for kids in New York City this April!

April arrives with fool-proof fun: Head to King Manor Mansion for April Fools pranks, bathe in glorious color at the Brooklyn Children's Museum's Holi Fest, bliss out at Balloontopia, shift gears at the NY Auto Show, and dress in your best (with your fanciest hat) at the glorious annual Easter Parade on Fifth Avenue.

Celebrate Earth Day at the Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum, Randall's Island, and Rockefeller Park. Dazzle little theater-goers with Wink or Flutter, and cheer on some astonishing talent—for FREE—at Radio City Music Hall.

We've got all the Easter egg hunts and Easter Bunny brunch intel, and you can find more top April fun in our list of the best things to do over spring break or our picks for 53 things to do during an NYC staycation. If you're looking to get away, we've got a list of glorious spring day trips, plus our top tips for how to save money on spring break travel.

Our Family Activity Calendar tends to expand as the weather gets warmer (simple science), so don’t forget to check it frequently.

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As always, if an event piques your interest, click through to our listing for all the details, including addresses and times. And keep in mind: Really cool things to do with kids often book up quickly, so register or buy your tickets ASAP.

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