Weekend Fun for NYC Kids: Flower Show, Egg Hunts & Worlds Collide, March 21-22

3/18/15 - By Stephanie Ogozalek

Regardless of what Mother Nature has in store (fingers crossed for warm weather!), it's the first official weekend of spring, which means the arrival of seasonal favorites like the Macy's Flower Show and NYC Easter Egg hunts

There are also two circus spectaculars in town: UniverSoul Circus in the Bronx and the Bindlestiff Cavalcade of Youth in Brooklyn's Coney Island. Other weekend highlights include some of our top picks for March, including visual art and dance production Hakanai at BAM.

These are just a few of the great things going on this weekend. All of our best bets are below. As always, you can find more options in our Event Calendar.

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UniverSoul Circus – the Bronx
This African-American circus troupe mixes traditional acts like acrobats and aerialists with a live hip-hop DJ and break-dancing clowns to make for a groovin' good time. $20-$35 for adults, $18-$33 for children ages 1-10

Hakanaï – Fort Greene
From our March GoList: BAM's visual installation features a lone performer moving within a mysterious cube and interacting with projections on the wall. $12

Camp Kappawanna – Chelsea
Another March GoList pick: The Atlantic Theater for Kids' new musical, cowritten by '90s dorky diva Lisa Loeb and inspired by her own life. $20 for adults, $15 for children

New York International Children's Film Festival – Manhattan
It's the closing weekend of the month-long family film fest. Ballet Boy and Landfillharmonic ​are some of the screenings still available.  Also, you can still score tickets to the popular shorts programs. Read our film fest post for more details. $13-$16 but save $2 per ticket with the discount code MOPO15
 

Saturday, March 21

Elizabeth Mitchell and You Are My Flower – Upper West Side
The beloved kids' crooner hits Symphony Space with her family for an interactive concert of American folk tunes and original songs. $26 for adults, $16 for children

CMA Summer Art Colony Preview Day – Hudson Square
Get a sneak peak of the Children's Museum of Art's Art Colony summer camp with one of these hands-on workshops and activities. While there, be sure to explore its current exhibit: Pixelated: Sum of its Pieces. Free with admission: $11

The Great Easter Egg Hunt – Tribeca
The first Easter egg hunt of the season is hosted by the Lower Manhattan Community Church. Face painting, carnival-style games and pictures with the Easter Bunny are also on tap. FREE

PS 321 Spring Carnival – Park Slope
This public school's annual fundraiser includes a slew of fun activities with everything from carnival games to an inflatable obstacle course. Free admission, fees for activities

Spring Fling Family Fun Field Day Upper East Side
In honor of the first full day of spring, Asphalt Green invites kids and families to participate in a family field day. Head to the spacious outdoor field for a day of sports and crafts fun. FREE 

Worlds Collide Convention 2015 –  Soho
Kids can watch Scholastic's roster of authors compete in online games and challenges, as well as enjoy book-inspired craft making sessions, at this Sunday fest. FREE but preregistration required

See all Saturday events.
 

Sunday, March 23

Bindlestiff Cavalcade of Youth – Coney Island
Another March GoList pick: Come see Bindlestiff's kids' variety show featuring performers under age 21 at Coney Island USA. $15 for adults, $10 for children

Macy's Flower Show: Art in Bloom Opening Day – Midtown West
And another March Go List pick: Even though the buds have yet to appear outside, life is definitely blooming inside at the megastore's annual flower show. Opening day activities include arts and crafts and dance lessons from the Radio City Rockettes. FREE

Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade – Bay Ridge
Miss the big St. Patty's Day parade Monday? Well, this is your chance for a do-over as Bay Ridge hosts its annual procession down Third Avenue. FREE

See all Sunday events.

Looking for more? Check out the slew of options in our Event Calendar.