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4/18/25 - By Drew Kristofik

Looking for the best things to do in New York City this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for Easter weekend.

The Easter Bunny hops into town this weekend, so grab your bonnets and head to the annual Easter Parade on Fifth Avenue, hunt for eggs while climbing at Brooklyn Boulders, or beat the Easter Bunny at axe throwing! We have all the top Easter Egg hunts detailed here.

You can also check out some cool cars at the New York International Auto Show and commune with Mother Earth on Governors Island

More Things To Do in New York City this Week with Kids

Be sure to click through to each listing for all the details, including recommended ages and time.

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Best Things To Do in NYC this Weekend with Kids

New York International Auto Show 2025 at the Javits Center

Midtown West
Opens Friday, April 18
Ushering in the latest automotive trends, the 2025 New York International Auto Show showcases an incredible collection of cutting-edge design and extraordinary innovation. READ MORE

Opening Weekend of Mission: Impossible Story and Spectacle at MoMI

Astoria, Queens
Friday, April 18-Sunday, April 20
In advance of the eighth film in the Mission Impossible series, the Museum of the Moving Image presents an exhibition immersing visitors in the breathtaking stunts and key dramatic moments of the series, pulling back the curtain to allow insight into story and character development and the planning and execution of action sequences.  READ MORE

Met Opera Spring Open House

Midtown West
Saturday, April 19
The Met hosts its third annual spring open house prior to the matinee performance of Il Barbiere di Siviglia. Children and families can enjoy hands-on musical exploration and experience behind-the-scenes demonstrations by members of the Met’s backstage and artistic staff, including musicians, actors, dancers, and members of the Wig and Costume Shop.  READ MORE

Harlem Grown's Earth Day Celebration

Harlem – FREE
Saturday, April 19
Celebrate the resilience of our planet and learn how to live more sustainably. Stop by the Harlem Grown Farm for food tastings, music, dance, movement, and more. READ MORE

Queens Easter Festival in Gantry State Park

Long Island City, Queens – FREE
Saturday, April 19
Gantry Park's annual Easter fest includes age-specific Easter egg hunts, live entertainment, and carnival games. READ MORE

Earth Day on Governors Island

Governors Island – FREE
Saturday, April 19
Back for its fourth year, this free, day-long cel­e­bra­tion of all things eco­log­i­cal fea­tures envi­ron­men­tal edu­ca­tion activ­i­ties for all ages, including eco­log­i­cal stew­ard­ship, walk­ing tours, an Island-wide scav­enger hunt, seed­ball work­shops, a tree stamp­ing art activ­i­ty, cli­mate tech demos, DJ sets, com­mu­ni­ty sci­ence exhibits, and more.   READ MORE

Easter at Rockefeller Center

Midtown West – FREE
Saturday, April 19
Head to the South Plaza to enjoy Face Art by Melissa; puppet shows from Puppetsburg blending music, dancing, and imaginative storytelling for babies and toddlers; and reading circles from NYC independent bookstore McNally Jackson.   READ MORE

Spring Family Day at Carnegie Hall

Midtown West – FREE
Saturday, April 19
Carnegie Hall celebrates families with FREE, interactive, and fun musical activities at its Spring Family Day. Enjoy a spring sing, watch mainstage performances, participate in a collective art project, and more. READ MORE

Wheels of NYC Car Show at the Brooklyn Navy Yard

Downtown Brooklyn
Saturday, April 19
Check out more than 100 vintage cars, art cars, and a toy car racetrack with live music by Cement Sound.  READ MORE

Brooklyn Boulders Egg Hunt Egg-stravaganza

Queensbridge, Brooklyn
Saturday, April 19
Brooklyn Boulders hosts a vertical Egg Hunt Egg-stravaganza that features hundreds of eggs, prizes, and surprises. Participants are welcome to stay afterward to climb for the day. READ MORE

Pelham Bay Park Easter Egg Hunt

Pelham, the Bronx
Saturday, April 19
Meet the Easter Bunny and hunt for Easter eggs in Pelham Bay Park. Family-friendly fun includes music, games, prizes, candy, and more. READ MORE

Earth Month Convergence at Socrates Sculpture Park

Long Island City, Queens – FREE
Saturdays April 19 and April 26
Celebrate Earth Day at Socrates with free, family-friendly, hands-on activities. READ MORE

Easter Hunt with at The Standard High Line

Chelsea – FREE
Saturday, April 19-Sunday, April 20
Kick off spring with a playful Easter egg hunt hosted by the Lil Sweet Treat candy store, that's set against the backdrop of The Standard High Line’s stunning outdoor plaza. Search for Easter eggs in a life-sized hedge maze in The Standard Plaza, then take the eggs to the branded cart on-site, and fill goodie bags with candy and other items. READ MORE

Easter Sunday Service and Easter Egg Hunt at St. Mark's Church on the Bowery

Lower East Side – FREE
Sunday, April 20
St. Mark's hosts a festive Easter service, followed by an Easter egg hunt for children in the church garden.    READ MORE

Beat the Bunny at Axe Throwing at Kick Axe

Park Slope, Brooklyn
Sunday, April 20
For a completely different Easter celebration, older kids can hurl axes and compete with the Easter Bunny for prizes! Snap a selfie, snack on sliders and flatbreads, and play giant backyard games. READ MORE

Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival on Fifth Avenue

Midtown East – FREE
Sunday, April 20
Each year on Easter, the best of the bonnets are showcased along Fifth Avenue as New Yorkers celebrate the holiday by roaming the streets in their most festive spring gear.  READ MORE

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Drew Kristofik
Drew Kristofik’s career took a twist from editing teen magazines to a seven-year stint at MacNeil/Lehrer, followed by a long run at Nickelodeon/Viacom as Director of Content for Nick Online and Editor-in-Chief of ParentsConnect.com. A founding member of the Webby Award-winning GoCityKids, she’s written for Family Fun, Vanity Fair, and New York. Her middle school novel, The Time Boat, is available on Amazon Kindle. Drew keeps the MommyPoppins New York Events calendar spot-on and can be reached at events@mommypoppins.com.
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