The Best Art Shows and Exhibits Happening Now in NYC

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Thursday Jan. 1, 1970

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Spring Open House

Ages: 5 – 8
Art
Comedy

The Metropolitan Opera HouseManhattan

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All day

“Candida Alvarez: Circle, Point, Hoop” Exhibition Opening

El Museo del BarrioManhattan

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Family Art Project: A Growing Season

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FAD Market: Earth Month

Ages: All
Art
Festivals

Center for Brooklyn History – Brooklyn HeightsBrooklyn

Paper Mobiles

DIY Decorations: Paper Mobile Crafting

Ages: All
Art
Free

Art on the Block NYCNew York City

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Pattern Play: Bubble Wrap Print Making

Ages: All
Art
Classes

Art on the Block NYCNew York City

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BAMkids SpringFest 2025

Ages: 3 – 12
Art
Attractions

The Plaza at 300 AshlandBrooklyn

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All Paws on Deck

Ages: 5 and up
Animals
Art

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

Orbitals

Cardboard Creativity: Sustainable Collage

Ages: All
Art
Classes

Art on the Block NYCNew York City

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Family Art Project: Flowers for Mother’s Day

3D Flowers

Spring off the Page: 3D Flower Collage

Ages: All
Art
Free

Art on the Block NYCNew York City

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Parrish Art Museum | Open Studios for Families

Ages: All
Art
Community

Parrish Art MuseumWater Mill

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Party on Wheels

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

New York Transit MuseumBrooklyn

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Colorful Collage Accordion Books: Drop-In Gallery Activities

Ages: 3 – 4
Art
Free

Jewish MuseumUpper East Side

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ART SOCIAL: CREWELWORK

Ages: All
Art
Community

Guild HallEast Hampton

LIC Springs!

Ages: All
Art
Community

LIC Springs!Long Island City

Famous Food Festival “Taste the World”

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

Tanger Outlets Deer ParkDeer Park

Free Paint Watercolors

Ages: 13 and up
Art
Free

Dongan Hills LibraryStaten Island

Button and Jewelry Making Workshop

Ages: 13 and up
Art
Free

Dongan Hills LibraryStaten Island

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