Events: Top Kid-Friendly Activities For The Week

April has been a bit on the on the arctic side, but don’t let the unspringlike temps deter you from checking out our eclectic mix of events this week. We have a super stunts show, a marvelous music concert, a beautiful ballet, an excellent Earth Day, and a spectacular spring fest. Take the fam and go!

Beginning Friday, April 15

“Bello Mania”
New Victory Theater
Various times
Stuntman and goofball Bello Nock is back for “Bello Mania” at the New Victory Theater! America’s favorite comic daredevil will be atop his famous sway pole, entertaining theatergoers with magic and circus fun. “Bello Mania” returns to the New Vic after two sold-out runs, so you won’t want to miss your chance to get in on the excitement! Recommended for ages 5 and up. Tickets start at $15. Runs through Sunday, May 1.

Sunday, April 17

The Pop Ups
City Winery
11am-1pm
The Grammy-nominated duo The Pop Ups will perform this Sunday at City Winery! Brooklyn musicians Jason Rabinowitz and Jacob Stein have been taking the children’s music scene by storm since 2010. This multimedia show inspired by their latest album, Great Pretenders Club, will feature puppets, live drawing, whimsical stories, and more. Doors open at 10am. Tickets are $15.

New York Theatre Ballet: “Cinderella”
Florence Gould Hall
11am, 1pm, & 3:30pm
Witness the classic rags-to-riches tale of “Cinderella” unfold on the stage of the New York Theatre Ballet at Florence Gould Hall! Kids and adults alike will marvel at this enchanting one-hour performance, choreographed by Donald Mahler with costumes by Sylvia Taalsohn Nolan and set design by Gillian Bradshaw-Smith. Tickets are $34 for adults and $24 for children ages 12 and under.

92Y Parenting Conference: “Parenting: What You Bring To The Table”
Buttenweiser Hall at the 92Y
11am
An annual event that always make an impression in terms of valuable insights and stimulating discussion for parents, the 92Y’s Parenting Conference is coming up on Sunday, April 17. This year’s Conference is titled “Parenting: What You Bring to the Table,” and it will feature the following expert speakers sharing wisdom on a range of topics: Michael Thompson, Kyle Pruett, and Hank Azaria on fatherhood, Anne Fishel on the importance of storytelling and conversation (especially at the dinner table), and JoAnn Deak on the difference between how girls and boys think and the science behind it. Tickets start at $75.

Earth Day New York 2016
Union Square
12pm-7pm
Since 1970, Earth Day has unified communities and inspired environmental change. This Sunday, celebrate at one of the busiest Earth Day events in the country at Earth Day New York in Union Square. Enjoy exhibits, performances, interactive displays, and children’s activities. Plus, learn more about the people and organizations doing green work in the city. This event is free.

Spring Family Fair
The Morgan Library & Museum
2pm-5pm
Join The Morgan Library & Museum this Sunday for its annual Spring Family Fair! This year’s seasonal celebration will focus on the library’s two current exhibits, “Wagner’s Ring: Forging an Epic” and “Warhol by the Book.” The afternoon will feature arts and crafts workshops, a book reading, a live radio play performed by Spring Training Productions, a musical performance by the Ben Jam Troupe, photo ops, and icy treats from the Pop Art Ice Cream Cart. Free with museum admission.

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