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Best Events This April Vacation Week for Kids in NYC

Ride the carousel at Prospect Park. Photo by Paul Martinka
Ride the carousel at Prospect Park. Photo by Paul Martinka
4/1/18 - By Maureen Wilkey

Trying to put together a great staycation schedule for your NYC kids for Spring Break? We've rounded up the best of Easter weekend, as well as the top things to do specifically on Easter Day. Now we're collecting the best family events happening this very week, Monday, April 2-Friday, April 6, across New York City.

And good news! This break comes right after Easter with some run-off events on Monday, right in the middle of Macy's Flower Show, and the chance to be outside (forecast: sunny!) toward the end of the week.

So don't dread the break—enjoy it just as much as they do by reading on for more great family-friendly fun. Find even more options in our daily Event Calendar, April GoList, and just released Spring Fun Guide, including day trip ideas and fairs and carnivals.

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Macy's annual Flower Show brings blooms whether the weather cooperates or not. Photo courtesy of Macy's
Macy's annual Flower Show brings blooms whether the weather cooperates or not. Photo courtesy of Macy's

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New York International Auto Show 2025 at the Javits Center

Midtown
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

Spring Break in Prospect Park

Prospect Park, Brooklyn — Mostly FREE
Join the Prospect Park Alliance during Spring Break for family-friendly activities at the Prospect Park Audubon Center and the Carousel. READ MORE

Queens Botanical Garden Spring Break Activities

Flushing, Queens
Children visit nature-themed activity stations, children create botanical crafts and get their hands dirty as they sift and search through the Exploration Station. READ MORE
A family scavenger hunt at the Met gets kids exploring and thinking. Photo courtesy of the Met
A family scavenger hunt at the Met gets kids exploring and thinking. Photo courtesy of the Met

Monday, April 2

Dino Egg Hunt: A STEAM Eggstravaganza – SOLD OUT

Flushing, Queens — FREE
Lewis Lattimer House Museum hosts a science-filled Easter celebration! Participants have the opportunity to hunt for dinosaur eggs, crack them open using kid-friendly fossil excavation tools, and reveal hidden surprises inside. READ MORE

Kids Week Bronx: Orienteering

the Bronx –– FREE
Learn how to navigate using a map and compass.The Urban Park Rangers teach kids how to navigate to hidden objects placed around the park. READ MORE

Green Meadows Farm Easter Egg Hunts

The UniverSoul Circus flies into town this week! Photo courtesy the show
The UniverSoul Circus flies into town this week! Photo courtesy the show

Tuesday, April 3

UniverSoul Circus in Roy Wilkins Park

Jamaica, Queens (repeats through April 8)
UniverSoul Circus returns to Queens with a new production, Rhythm of the World. This year’s show features over a dozen new acts from around the world, all showcasing their skills under a state-of-the-art big top tent from Italy. READ MORE

Stomp, Clap & Sing at the Brooklyn Central Library

Grand Army Plaza — FREE
These free family performances encourage movement and participation and feature popular children's entertainers. Families will be given seating priority. Seating is limited. First come, first served. READ MORE
Spring Break Family night is great for older kids, too. Photo courtesy of New York Hall of Science
Spring Break Family night is great for older kids, too. Photo courtesy of New York Hall of Science

Wednesday, April 4

Enjoy a pizza making class at Martina Pizza. Photo courtesy of Sprouts Cooking Club
Enjoy a pizza making class at Martina Pizza. Photo courtesy of Sprouts Cooking Club

Thursday, April 5

BRIC Family Workshop: What You Know Bout Love

Fort Greene, Brooklyn
Participants take inspiration from What You Know Bout Love… by Na'ye Perez, currently on view in the hallway at BRIC House. Look closely at the work and then create richly textured, vibrant collages using a variety of materials. READ MORE
Kids will dance and groove at the Brooklyn Folk Festival. Photo courtesy of the festival
Kids will dance and groove at the Brooklyn Folk Festival. Photo courtesy of the festival

Friday, April 6

Brooklyn Folk Festival 2025

Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn
The Fabulous Jalopy Theatre and School of Music present the 15th annual Brooklyn Folk Festival. The festival features great events for the whole family, including a banjo throwing contest at the Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse, a concert by Hopalong Andrew (Sunday at 2pm), jam sessions, and workshops. READ MORE

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