All Weekend

Catch Me – Midtown West
From our April GoList: The New Victory Theater's eye-popping circus spectacle, featuring Canadian troupe Flip FabriQue as they engage in a slew of amazing feats, including awesome aerial acts and a trampowall where the performers seem to defy gravity. My son and I saw the show last week and were blown away—see my full review for more information.

Children’s Carnival – Glen Oaks
Another April GoList pick: It's opening weekend of this annual favorite at the Queens County Farm Museum. Enjoy carnival rides, a midway and old-time family entertainment. Best part? Unlimited carnival rides are included in your admission price.

Camp Kappawanna – Chelsea
It's your last chance to catch Atlantic for Kids' musical, co-written by '90s dorky diva Lisa Loeb and loosely inspired by her own life. Raven and her daughter were moved by the charming production, see her in-depth review.

MoCCA Arts Fest – Chelsea
Attention comic book fans: 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. Much of the extracurricular programing is for teens and adults, however, Carousel for Kids on Sunday featuring live readings and other activities with acclaimed authors and illustrators sounds fun for all ages.

UniverSoul Circus – Marine Park
This African-American circus troupe heads to Brooklyn's Aviator Sports and Event Center this weekend. UniverSoul Circus mixes traditional acts like acrobats and aerialists with a live hip-hop DJ and break-dancing clowns to make for a groovin' good time. 
 

Saturday, April 11

Spring Wings Week at Wave Hill – Riverdale
The bucolic oasis in the Bronx wraps up its week of bird-themed programing with live bird demos, bird watching nature walks, arts and crafts and owl pellet dissections. Free with admission to the grounds, which is FREE until noon on Saturdays

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

Family Films: Picture This! Books on Film – Midtown West
Children ages four and up can delight in a trio of beloved picture books brought to life in short films. Stories include Frederick, a poet mouse who keeps his friends warm through winter. Tickets distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. FREE

Shearing of the Heather with Skraptacular – Inwood
Celebrate spring at Fort Tryon Park's Heather Garden, where the Northeast Heather Society and staff will shear the heather for the season. Other activities include tours and kids' art workshops with Skraptacular. 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

Hot Peas 'N Butter – Tribeca
Catch the award winning, multicultural kindie band as they rock the Tribeca Performing Arts Center.

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Sunday, April 12

BAM Family Matinee: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn – Fort Greene
Watch the beloved film adaptation of Betty Smith's classic coming-of-age novel set in 19th-century Brooklyn on the big screen at BAM Rose Cinemas.

Second Sunday: Passage to India – Flushing
The Queens Museum hosts a family day celebrating its latest exhibit After Midnight: Indian Modernism to Contemporary India, 1947/1997. Families are invited to explore the exhibit and create collages inspired by what they see, among other activities. While there be sure to stop by and check out the Panorama of the City of New York. FREE

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day – Flushing
Fans of Judith Viorst's picture book will enjoy watching Alexander's famously bad day come to life on the stage in this musical adaptation of the tome at the Queens Theater.

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