Weekend Fun for NYC Kids: Children's Carnival, Easter Egg Hunts, Little League, Pterosaurs at AMNH, Bello Mania April 5-6

The first weekend of April brings all kinds of spring fun including the first big outdoor festivals and Easter egg hunts of the season. Head to the Queens County Farm Museum for its annual Children's Carnival, hunt for plastic eggs at Brooklyn Plantology or celebrate Little League Opening Day with a parade in Prospect Park.

There's some great family culture on tap this weekend, too. Introduce the kids to cutting-edge contemporary art at the Whitney Biennial Family Party, learn all about pterosaurs at the American Museum of Natural History's new hands-on exhibit or catch the wacky acrobatic antics of Bello the Clown at the New Victory Theater.

These are just a few of the great things going on this weekend. All of our best bets are below. You can find additional options in our Spring Fun Guide and our Event Calendar. And if you're looking to plan out your entire month, be sure to check out the latest edition of our NYC Go List, which highlights the absolute best things to do with kids throughout April.

LEGO Fun for Long Island Kids

 

Let kids build some fun of their own one brick at a time at one of these Long Island's play places that specializes in Lego fun.

Kids of all ages get a chance to design and create their own masterpieces in a variety of classes, and there's also the chance to hold birthday parties and special events at certain locations. Also, check your local library listings for drop in clubs and open builds! For other extra curricular ideas, check out our Camps & Classes guide. And for more kid-friendly events and activities, check out our Long Island Calendar.

Mostly Free & Fun Things To Do With NJ Kids This Weekend April 5-6: Kids Jazz Concert, Birdhouse Craft, Spring Funfest & More!

Hello there April, so nice to see you! After a cold (and snowy, and windy) winter, it’s finally time to start shedding those coats to enjoy spring! Sign up for a Read & Explore program about birds at Terhune Orchards, check out the rides and kids activities at Maywood’s Springtime Family Funfest or take a guided nature walk at Tenafly Nature Center. Jersey’s got some great shows going on too, like Disney Junior Live! Pirate & Princess Adventure at the IZOD Center, Stuart Little at the Kelsey Theater and the awesome (and free!) WBGO Kids Jazz Concert Series at the Montclair Art Museum. And remember, you can find a full list of weekend activities in our Event Calendar.

New Jersey Kids Birthday Parties: Dress-up Party Services for Your Little Princess

Even though my daughter's birthday is in December; I'm already thinking about her next birthday party! Thankfully, the New Jersey Kids' Party Ideas Guide is here to help me nail down the perfect venue for my princess. And speaking of princesses...does your daughter enjoy dressing up in beautiful costumes and dream of being a princess? If so, chances are she’d love a dress-up princess party for her next birthday.

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