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Earth Day, Apple Blossom Carnival, and More Things To Do in NYC this Weekend with Kids

Enjoy the open streets at Car-Free Earth Day at locations around NYC. Photo courtesy of the New York City Department of Transportation
Enjoy the open streets at Car-Free Earth Day at locations around NYC. Photo courtesy of the New York City Department of Transportation
4/17/24 - 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.

Earth Day rocks NYC this weekend with tons of kid-friendly activities at the Brooklyn Children's Museum, a Broadway Earth Day concert, and another opportunity to play with Mommy Poppins at the Seaport Kids x Earth Day bash. Plus, the Apple Blossom Carnival is blooming once again in Queens, and Movies Under the Stars are starting up for the season, with Elemental in Bushwick and Super Mario Brothers in downtown Brooklyn.

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Family Fridays: Fractal Dragons at MoMath on 5th

Flatiron – FREE
Friday, April 19
Fractal curves are beautifully complex structures created by repeatedly applying a simple rule. One of the most famous fractal curves is called the “Heighway dragon,” because its shape ends up looking a lot like a dragon! Math hobbyist, artist, and entrepreneur Robert Fathauer demonstrates how to make your own dragon curve simply by folding a strip of paper. Then, join in a collaborative construction by combining everyone’s curves into an even bigger dragon. READ MORE

Movies Under the Stars: Elemental in Irving Square Park

Bushwick – FREE
Friday, April 19
Disney and Pixar’s Elemental is set in Element City, where fire-, water-, land- and air residents live together. The story introduces Ember, a tough, quick-witted and fiery young woman, whose friendship with a fun, sappy, go-with-the-flow guy named Wade challenges her beliefs about the world they live in. Bring a blanket and a picnic.  READ MORE

Word. Sound. Power. at BAM

Fort Greene, Brooklyn
Friday & Saturday, April 19 & 20
BAM honors the bond between beat and rhyme at its annual celebration of hip-hop and spoken word. Drawing on 50 years of hip-hop greatness, this program pays homage to the masters of vocal instrumentation whose sounds reverberate to the stratosphere. READ MORE

FL!P Circus at the Staten Island Mall

Richmond, Staten Island
Opens Friday, April 19
World-class clowns, acrobats, jugglers, and daredevils display their talents in a big top so intimate that no audience member is more than 50 feet from the ring. READ MORE

Indieplaza Fest

Midtown West – FREE
Saturday, April 20
A big celebration of independent music, merchandise, and workshops stretches across Rock Center's expansive outdoor plazas and includes a headline performance by Chicago trio Dehd in advance of its anticipated new album, Poetry. READ MORE

Car-Free Earth Day

Citywide – FREE
Saturday, April 20
Open Streets: Car-Free Earth Day is an annual car-free event hosted by NYC DOT. Programming is presented at signature locations citywide to promote activism and education surrounding climate change, sustainability, and other relevant topics. READ MORE

Earth Day on Governors Island

Governors Island – FREE
Saturday, April 20
Back for its third year, this free day-long cel­e­bra­tion of all things eco­log­i­cal fea­tures envi­ron­men­tal edu­ca­tion activ­i­ties for all ages, including cyan­otype print­ing activ­i­ties, seed ball work­shops, free bike lessons with Bike New York, and more. READ MORE

Downtown Brooklyn Car-Free Earth Day at Albee Square

Downtown Brooklyn – FREE
Saturday, April 20
Earth-friendly fun is guaranteed at Albee Square Plaza and Albee Square West, which is closed to traffic all day. Bring your bikes, roller skates, and beach chairs to enjoy a car-free street. READ MORE

STEAM Dream in Rockefeller Park

Battery Park City – FREE
Saturday, April 20
In honor of Earth Month, kids are invited to pick up STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) at a special Earth Day-themed open-air fair featuring engaging activities and a live performance from the Stem Queen.   READ MORE

Farmhouse Family Day: Poet-Tree Day at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum

East Flatbush, Brooklyn – FREE
Saturday, April 20
In celebration of Earth Day and in conjunction with New York Restoration Project Tree Giveaway, Wyckoff's resident poet and beekeeper leads hands-on poetry and writing activities for all ages. READ MORE

Broadway Celebrates Earth Day Concert in Times Square

Midtown West – FREE
Saturday, April 20
A unique star-studded concert saluting environmental concerns features live performances from Broadway's top talent and young performers from around the region, as well as interviews with environmental thought-leaders. READ MORE

Seaport Kids x Earth Day

Seaport – FREE
Saturday, April 20
Mommy Poppins and Brooklyn Bridge Parents team up for an Earth Day celebration that includes sustainable castle construction, Lego building, plants, science, and the beauty of recycled materials. Plus, enjoy a magic show with an Earth Day twist. READ MORE

Earth Day Festival on Randall's Island

Randall's Island – FREE
Saturday, April 20
RIPA’s Earth Day Festival ushers in the warmer months, celebrates the earth, and gives visitors the opportunity to appreciate the park’s spring beauty—especially the cherry blossoms. READ MORE

Spring Family Day at Carnegie Hall

Midtown West – FREE
Saturday, April 20
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

Movies Under the Stars: The Super Mario Bros. Movie in Commodore Barry Park

Downtown Brooklyn – FREE
Saturday, April 20
Based on the Super Mario video games, the animated film follows Mario on his adventures with his friends. Mario joins forces with Princess Peach and Toad. The trio is in search of Mario's brother Luigi. Bring a blanket and a picnic. READ MORE

Paw Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure at Madison Square Garden

Midtown West
Saturday & Sunday, April 20 & 21
Mayor Goodway is getting everything shipshape for a big Pirate Day celebration in Adventure Bay, but when Cap’n Turbot falls into a dark and mysterious cavern, it’s Paw Patrol to the rescue. READ MORE

Earth Rocks! at the Brooklyn Children's Museum

Crown Heights, Brooklyn
Saturday, April 20-Friday, April 26
BCM offers spring break fun with a week-long celebration of our amazing planet! Each day features exciting STEAM-inspired programs consisting of dynamic performances, hands-on workshops, and special projects in BCM’s new makerspace, Nature’s Engineers. The week is organized around four overarching themes: grow, sustain, care, and explore.  READ MORE

Apple Blossom Children's Carnival at the Queens County Farm Museum

Glen Oaks, Queens
Weekends from Saturday, April 20-Sunday, April 28
Celebrate spring at the Queens County Farm Museum. This children's carnival kicks off the farm's special event season. Tilt-A-Whirl in the orchard and enjoy carnival rides, hayrides, and midway games. READ MORE

Crow Family Band Climate Rock Party at Shapeshifter Lab

Park Slope, Brooklyn
Sunday, April 21
Award-winning NYC “Kindie Climate Rocker” Esther Crow, her family, and her puppets perform an all-ages rock show with songs about sustainability, community and activism. READ MORE

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