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Friday May 1, 2026

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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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Noon – 6 pm

Survivor Exhibit at The Paley Museum

Ages: 5 and up
Attractions
Film

The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYCNY

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Noon – 7 pm

Blooming Wonders: A Celebration of Spring

Ages: 3 and up
Attractions
Community

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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 – 5 pm

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

Ages: All
Games

The Long Island MuseumStony Brook

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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

Saturday May 2

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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Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!

Ages: All
Theater

Long Island Children’s MuseumGarden City

All day

Long Island Tulip Festival at Waterdrinker

Waterdrinker ManorvilleManorville

Toddies Crew

10 – 10:45 am

Toddies Act + Play (Toddies Crew)

Ages: All
Classes
Dance

The Studio on MainEast Hampton

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

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11 am – 5 pm

Free Admission | Bank of America Cardholders & Employees

Ages: All
Art

Parrish Art MuseumWater Mill

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Noon – 6 pm

Survivor Exhibit at The Paley Museum

Ages: 5 and up
Attractions
Film

The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYCNY

18 BLOOMING WONDERS. Photo by ATH Studio

Noon – 7 pm

Blooming Wonders: A Celebration of Spring

Ages: 3 and up
Attractions
Community

ARTECHOUSE NYCManhattan

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

Photo1VideoGamesTheGreatConnectorExhibition

Noon – 5 pm

“Video Games: The Great Connector”

Ages: 9 and up
Games
History & Culture

The Long Island MuseumStony Brook

Photo3VideoGamesAppleComputers_473c76

Noon – 5 pm

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

Ages: All
Games

The Long Island MuseumStony Brook

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

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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

1 – 3 pm

All-Ages Weekend Stencil Class

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Classes

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The Joyce Theater image by Franck Bohbot

2 – 4:30 pm

Family Matinee: PARSONS Dance Company at The Joyce

Ages: All
Community
Dance

The Joyce TheaterChelsea

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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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3 – 4 pm

EVC Intergenerational Choir

Ages: 5 and up
Classes
Community

Union Theological SeminaryHarlem

Sunday May 3

Girl Scout Programs

All day

Walt Whitman Birthplace Museum – Girl Scout Programs!

Ages: 5 – 12
Art
Classes

Walt Whitman BirthplaceHuntington Station

All day

Long Island Tulip Festival at Waterdrinker

Waterdrinker ManorvilleManorville

9 am – noon

New York Harbor Oyster Classic 5K

Ages: 5 and up
Fundraisers
Sports

Battery Maritime Building (BMB) Ferry to Governors IslandBrooklyn

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

Parallel Exit presents the Sunset Circus

Ages: All
Theater

Marlene Meyerson JCC ManhattanManhattan

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