All Weekend

Children’s Carnival – Glen Oaks
One of our April Go List picks: If you've never visited the Queens County Farm Museum, now's the time to go. This real working farm is a hit with kids year-round, but for two consecutive weekends it hosts a huge old-time carnival complete with a midway, family entertainment and lots of kiddie rides. $11

Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs Opening Weekend – Upper West Side
Another April Go List pick: Hit the American Museum of Natural History to learn about pterosaurs, the flying reptilian cousins to dinosaur. Kids can inspect rare fossils, see aerodynamics in action in a wind tunnel, and "soar" like the pterosaurs in a full-body virtual reality station. Free with General Admission Plus One: $27 for adults, $16 for children ages 2-12

Bello Mania – Midtown West
And another April Go List pick: Head to the New Victory Theater to catch the famous acrobatic clown with the gravity-defying 'do. Equal parts comedic spectacle and family memoir, it's the perfect showcase for former Ringling Bros./Big Apple Circus star Nock, who was born to a circus family. The show features many of his best known stunts, including a jaw-dropping climb up a swaying pole to the theater's ceiling, plus recreations of some of his ancestors' greatest hits. $14-$38

New York City FIRST Mega-Celebration of Science and Technology – Midtown West
Watch as local and international middle- and high-school robotics teams show off their cool high-tech creations and compete in various competitions, and then chat with these tween and teen inventors—they're usually happy to answer all of your questions. Kids feeling inspired? Enroll them in one of these hands-on robotics classes. FREE

MoCCA Arts Fest – Kips Bay
Attention comic book fans: Head to the 69th Regiment Armory to explore the best of indie comics, zines and cartoons at this annual fest organized by the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art. In addition to cool activities for kids like watching famous artists in action, visitors can check out the exhibitors and vendors, and gawk at the Charlie Brown balloon from the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, which will be inflated inside the hall. $5

New York Family Camp Fairs – Upper East Side & Upper West Side
If you're still researching summer camps, consider hitting New York Family magazine's final camp fairs of the season: at St. Jean Baptiste High School on the Upper East Side on Saturday and Congregation Rodeph Sholom on the Upper West Side on Sunday. Meet with representatives from more than 40 camps as well as Renee Flax, a.k.a. the camp lady from the American Camp Association of NY and NJ, who'll help find the perfect program for your child. FREE  
 

Saturday, April 5

Whitney Biennial Family Party – Upper East Side
Another April Go List pick: Head to the final Upper East Side edition of the Whitney Biennial before the museum moves to the Meatpacking District. The Family Party starts at 10am, an hour before the museum opens to the general public so you can avoid the crowds, and features interactive tours, hands-on gallery activities and an art workshop. Free with admission: $20 for adults, free for children under age 19

Brooklyn's Great Easter Egg Hunt – Canarsie
Bring your own baskets to Brooklyn Plantology's balmy greenhouse for the first Easter egg hunt of the season! Photo ops with the Easter Bunny, face painting, and arts and crafts round out the fun. FREE

Brooklyn Boogie Brunch – Gowanus
Put on your dancing shoes and head to Littlefield for this kindie rock concert featuring Captain Kirk Douglas and Mark Kelley of The Roots, Songs for Unusual Creatures and Chicha Libre. Additional fun includes face painting, art projects and grub from local eateries like Blue Sky Bakery, La Bagel Delight and The Chocolate Room. Proceeds benefit the hardworking students at PS 295. $12 for first adult, $8 for first child, $5 per person for additional family members

Tartan Day – Manhattan
Celebrate Scottish culture at three New York Tartan Week events, all in one day! Cheer on thousands of Scotland Run participants as they make their way through Central Park decked out in kilts and other cultural finery. Then stick around for the annual Scottish Festival featuring live music, céilidh dancers and more. At 2pm, the annual Tartan Day Parade kicks off in Midtown West. FREE

NYC's Annual Pillow Fight Day – Greenwich Village
Get ready for a fight—a pillow fight that is. Superheroes vs. Villains is the theme of this eighth annual gathering which invites everyone to get into it with soft, feather-free pillows in Washington Square Park. While there are rules to keep participants safe, take note: This is mainly an adult event though kids are welcome. BYOP (bring your own pillow) and drop it in a donation box when you're done so it can go to a NYC homeless shelter. FREE

Little League Opening Day – Citywide
Most NYC teams have their season openers today. In celebration, there are a bunch of neighborhood parades throughout the five boroughs, with the biggest one in Brooklyn's Prospect Park. FREE

SandSational Riverside – Upper West Side
Are your kids fans of Riverside Park? Then help the green space's conservancy get ready for spring by loading up the playgrounds' sand boxes with fresh sand for the season. Kids welcome! RSVP suggested. FREE

Qing Ming Festival Family Day – Chinatown
Head to the Museum of Chinese in America to celebrate spring at this annual fest. Register for a kite-making workshop, catch a shadow puppet performance of the Monkey King, take family-friendly tours, or make arts and crafts. $10

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Sunday, April 6

Chocolate Plagues & Matzo Madness? Dayenu! – Lower East Side
Celebrate Passover a little early at the Museum at Eldridge Street by going on a holiday-themed scavenger hunt. Follow a trail of clues while learning about the historic synagogue's own Passover story of freedom. Then make chocolate plagues, play Passover Bingo and make crafts. $15 per family

Passover Palooza – Lower East Side
More Passover fun: Rock out to a holiday-themed kindie concert by the Mama Doni Band and then get a behind-the-scenes tour of the famous Streit's matzo factory. FREE

A Child Grows in Brooklyn: Brooklyn Baby & Family Expo – Brooklyn Heights
Our friends at A Child Grows In Brooklyn are hosting their annual expo, where new and expecting families can get the scoop on NYC's top parenting resources, baby gear and more. There will be seminars and demos, live entertainment for the kids and complimentary childcare. Mommy Poppins is a proud media sponsor so be sure to stop by our booth to make this cute craft, and enter to win giveaways from JujuPrints, Skip Hop, DayDreamer and Delta Children. Tickets start at $15 and Mommy Poppins readers can save 15% by using the discount code MP15OFF at checkout.

The National Grid Earth Day Celebration – Flatbush
Celebrate Earth Day a little early at this seventh annual fest featuring interactive storytelling, yoga workshops, puppet shows, live music and a slew of eco-activities on the plaza outside the Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts. Bonus: Come an hour early and you can also catch a live stage adaptation of the popular PBS Kids series Sid the Science Kid inside the theater. FREE for festival, $10 for the show

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