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Friday April 24, 2026

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Noon – 5 pm

“50 Years of Apple Computers: The Kevin Lenane Collection”

Ages: All
Games

The Long Island MuseumStony Brook

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Noon – 5 pm

“Video Games: The Great Connector”

Ages: 9 and up
Games
History & Culture

The Long Island MuseumStony Brook

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Noon – 6 pm

Celebrate 45 Years of PAC-MAN at The Paley Museum

Ages: 5 and up
Attractions
Games

The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYCNY

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12:30 – 1:30 pm

In Motion Workshops: For children ages 8-12

Ages: 9 – 12
Dance

New York City Ballet Rehearsal Studios Samuel B. & David Rose BuildingUpper West Side

4 – 5 pm

Ping Pong Fridays

Ages: All
Free
Sports

Queens Public Library South HollisSouth Hollis

Basketball Clinic Winter Spring 2026

5 – 7 pm

Basketball Clinic at Southampton Youth Services (SYS)

Ages: 13 and up

Southampton Youth ServicesSouthampton

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6:30 pm

The Jungle Book: A Brand New Interactive Family Musical

Ages: All

St. George TheatreSaint George

Saturday April 25

Girl Scout Programs

All day

Walt Whitman Birthplace Museum – Girl Scout Programs!

Ages: 5 – 12
Art
Classes

Walt Whitman BirthplaceHuntington Station

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Dorothy’s Adventures In Oz

Ages: 5 – 12
Theater

Theatre ThreePort Jefferson

10 am – 6 pm

The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle

Ages: All
Attractions

New York Botanical GardenBronx

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10 am – 6:30 pm

Celebrate Holi

Ages: All
Holiday

Brooklyn Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

Toddies Crew

10 am – 10:45 pm

OFVS Toddies Crew

Ages: 3 – 8
Classes
Craft & DIY

The Studio on MainEast Hampton

Face Value

10:30 am – 5:30 pm

Face Value: Celebrity Press Photography

Ages: All
Art

The Museum of Modern ArtManhattan

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11 am – noon

Children’s Access Workshops

Ages: 5 – 12
Dance
Special Needs

New York City Ballet Rehearsal Studios Samuel B. & David Rose BuildingUpper West Side

Sea Survival Challenge – Navigator’s Necklace

11 am – 4 pm

Museum Adventure Activity: Sea Survival Challenge

Ages: 3 and up
Attractions
Craft & DIY

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

11 am

Weekly Storytime

Ages: 3 – 8
Free

Barnes & Noble Staten IslandStaten Island

11 am – 12:30 pm

Doggie Day Hike

Ages: All
Free

Bloomingdale ParkStaten Island

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Noon – 5 pm

“50 Years of Apple Computers: The Kevin Lenane Collection”

Ages: All
Games

The Long Island MuseumStony Brook

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Noon – 7 pm

Blooming Wonders: A Celebration of Spring

Ages: 3 and up
Attractions
Community

ARTECHOUSE NYCManhattan

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Noon – 5 pm

“Video Games: The Great Connector”

Ages: 9 and up
Games
History & Culture

The Long Island MuseumStony Brook

Copy of Social 1200 x 630 – PAC-MAN (620 x 400 px)

Noon – 6 pm

Celebrate 45 Years of PAC-MAN at The Paley Museum

Ages: 5 and up
Attractions
Games

The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYCNY

in motion pic

12:30 – 1:30 pm

In Motion Workshops: For children ages 8-12

Ages: 9 – 12
Dance

New York City Ballet Rehearsal Studios Samuel B. & David Rose BuildingUpper West Side

1 – 3 pm

All-Ages Weekend Stencil Class

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Classes

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1 – 2 pm

Autism-Friendly Access Workshops

Ages: 5 – 12
Dance
Special Needs

New York City Ballet Rehearsal Studios Samuel B. & David Rose BuildingUpper West Side

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1 – 4 pm

RECESS!! Epic Interactive Family Fun at a Surreal Playground!

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

Empire OutletsSaint George

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2 – 3 pm

Broadway Magic Hour – NYC’s Favorite Family Magic Show

Ages: 5 and up
Comedy
Theater

Broadway Magic Hour: Magic ShowTimes Square

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2 – 4:30 pm

Family Matinee: Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana

Ages: All
Community
Dance

The Joyce TheaterChelsea

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3 – 4 pm

EVC Intergenerational Choir

Ages: 5 and up
Classes
Community

Union Theological SeminaryHarlem

Sunday April 26

Girl Scout Programs

All day

Walt Whitman Birthplace Museum – Girl Scout Programs!

Ages: 5 – 12
Art
Classes

Walt Whitman BirthplaceHuntington Station

10 am – 6 pm

The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle

Ages: All
Attractions

New York Botanical GardenBronx

Face Value

10:30 am – 5:30 pm

Face Value: Celebrity Press Photography

Ages: All
Art

The Museum of Modern ArtManhattan

11 am – noon

Birding: Raptors

Ages: All
Free

Long Pond ParkStaten Island

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