33rd Annual Canstruction Competition at Brookfield Place
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Brookfield Place - 10:00 AM
Sloomoo Institute
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Gingerbread NYC: The Great Borough Bake-Off at the Museum of the City of New York
Museum of the City of New York - 10:00 AM
Museum of the City of New York - 10:00 AM
North Pole Express in Manhattan
TopView Sightseeing - various times
TopView Sightseeing - various times
Flip Circus in Forest Park
Seuffert Bandshell Forest Park - various times
Seuffert Bandshell Forest Park - various times
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Anne Frank: The Exhibition at the Center for Jewish History Center for Jewish History - 9:30 AM
Sloomoo Institute
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
North Pole Express in Manhattan
TopView Sightseeing - various times
TopView Sightseeing - various times
Flip Circus in Forest Park
Seuffert Bandshell Forest Park - various times
Seuffert Bandshell Forest Park - various times
Christmas Spectacular at Radio City
Radio City Music Hall - various times
Radio City Music Hall - various times
Broadway Under the Stars at the Shops at Columbus Circle
The Shops at Columbus Circle - 5:00 PM Pick
The Shops at Columbus Circle - 5:00 PM Pick
The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail at the New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden - 6:00 PM Pick
The New York Botanical Garden - 6:00 PM Pick
Holiday Train Show at Grand Central Terminal
Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
Sloomoo Institute
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail at the New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden - 6:00 PM Pick
The New York Botanical Garden - 6:00 PM Pick
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Bank Street Theater - various times Pick
Bank Street Theater - various times Pick
Michael Hearst and the Unusual Creatures at Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center - Rubenstein Atrium - 11:00 AM Pick
Lincoln Center - Rubenstein Atrium - 11:00 AM Pick
Anne Frank: The Exhibition at the Center for Jewish History
Center for Jewish History
Flutter: A Discovery Play About the Seasons for Babies at Ailey Studio Theater
Ailey Studio Theater
North Pole Express in Manhattan
TopView Sightseeing
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Kite Festival in Brooklyn Bridge Park
Brooklyn Bridge Park Kite Festival. Photo Credit: Alexa Hoyer
Sat May 17, 2025
11:00am to 3:00pm ET
Age: 5 and up
Price: Free
Location:
Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 5
Brooklyn Bridge Park kicks off its spring and summer programming season with this beloved kite-flying fest. This family-friendly event takes over BBP's Pier 5, offering all ages the opportunity to watch their kites soar above the Manhattan skyline while enjoying special activities exploring the science of flight.
Kites are available for purchase at the event, or participants can bring their own. Workshops are also planned, to teach kite enthusiasts how to make kits in the Caribbean tradition.
Pack a picnic and enjoy.
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** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.
