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5/3/15 - By Stephanie Ogozalek

Spring has definitely sprung in NYC, and this week some of our favorite warm weather activities are starting up for the season. Albee Square kicks off its concert series with Funkytown Playground, Wagner Park's mellow Sunset Singing Circles return and families can hop a ride on the Bronx Culture Trolley to see the borough in a whole new light.

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, May 4
Brand-new Whitney Museum of American Art – Meatpacking District
Mommy Poppins' founder, Anna, just raved about the museum's new digs and its amazing inaugural exhibit. Now that the big opening day crowds have subsided, plan a trip to check out the new space.

See all Monday events.

Tuesday, May 5
Bad Kitty Birthday Party – Greenwich Village [UPDATED]
Mother's Day at CMA has been rescheduled to Wednesday through Sunday. Instead, families can enjoy a special story time and illustration demo with Nick Bruel, author and illustrator of the fun Bad Kitty kids lit series.

See all Tuesday events.

Wednesday, May 6
Bronx Culture Trolley – South Bronx
Hitch a ride on the red-and-green trolley to explore top South Bronx cultural spots. The fare is free, and so is admission to all the museums and galleries along the route. FREE

See all Wednesday events.

Thursday, May 7
Aly Sunshine & Funkytown Playground – Downtown Brooklyn
Albee Square kicks off its season of alfresco family concerts with the interactive and educational duo Funkytown Playground. Join in the fun on the first Thursday of every month through September at the plaza. FREE

See all Thursday events.

Friday, May 8
Sunset Singing Circle – Battery Park City
Wrap up the week with an all-ages sing-along of popular folk tunes in Robert Wagner Park. If you have an acoustic guitar, bring it along! FREE

See all Friday events.

For more weekday activity ideas, check out our Event Calendar and our Spring Fun Guide.

About the Author

Stephanie Ogozalek

Stephanie was only eight-years-old when she watched Rhoda Morgenstern attempt to toss her hat into the air in the middle of a busy, '70s NYC street. She knew right away that she had to live there. Nearly 40 years later, Stephanie does live here, is married with a son, and can’t imagine residing anywhere else. In addition to being mom and all the “jobs” that come with that title, she is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in the magazines Saveur, Chile Pepper and Family Fun, and on Disney’s website Go.com.

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