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Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
Conway Scenic Railroad - various times Pick
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Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
Conway Scenic Railroad - various times Pick
Granite State Scenic Railway - various times Pick
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Weekday Event Picks for NYC Kids: Cherry Blossoms, Storytelling & Must-See Theater April 27-May 1
There is a lot of great family entertainment on tap this week. Watch a FREE performance by storyteller LuAnn Adams, catch New York City Children's Theater's musical, A Band of Angels, about the historic Fisk Jubilee Singers or take your tot to the Treehouse Shakers' interactive farm-themed show Hatched.
Although we only highlight one event per day in this post, you can find plenty of other options in our Event Calendar and our Spring Fun Guide.
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Monday, April 27
The Mouse that Barked and Other Tales of Good Deeds and Second Chances – East Village
Catch acclaimed storyteller LuAnn Adams at the Tompkins Square branch of the NYPL as she shares tales about scrappy, unsung heroes. FREE
Tuesday, April 28
A Band of Angels – Midtown West
Catch New York City Children’s Theater's musical about the Fisk Jubilee Singers, a choir comprised of freed slaves founded shortly after the Civil War. A Band of Angels explores the choir's incredible history as a modern-day teen is magically transported back in time to meet the original members.
Wednesday, April 29
Farmy Flicks: Family Movies in the Barn – Douglaston
Catch a no-cost screening of the adorable animated classic A Bug's Life at the Queens County Farm Museum. Arrive early for face time with the farm's animal residents. FREE
Thursday, April, 30
Enjoy Cherry Blossoms – Citywide
Nothing says springtime like enjoying all the beautiful, blooming cherry blossoms. Head to one of NYC's parks or gardens to find trees teeming with pink-hued petals before their season ends. We've got the scoop on the best places to see cherry blossoms in NYC.
Friday, May 1
Hatched: Life on the Farm – Fort Greene
Tots should enjoy this interactive performance about farm life created by NYC-based dance-theater company Treehouse Shakers. The show features handcrafted puppets, live music, dance and sparse dialog. If you can't go today, the troupe has a couple of additional performances in NYC this month.
For more weekday activity ideas, check out our Event Calendar and our Spring Fun Guide.
