Just because Spring Break is over doesn’t mean you can’t have tons of fun. This weekend, look forward to a one-of-a-kind alien invasion comic show (pictured), a big Scotland festival in Central Park, the annual Affordable Art Fair, and much more family fun. And don’t forget our big camp fairs, where you can win $500 toward your child’s summer camp tuition. See ya out there!
STARTING FRIDAY
Transport yourself to a different world with “The Intergalactic Nemesis,” a zany live-narrated comic of alien invasion unlike any other at the New Victory Theater. Hold on tight! (Friday-Sunday)
What better way to learn about textures and lines in the Met Museum’s current exhibits than with an onsite metal and wire workshop led by Museum Adventures? Get creative! (Friday)
It’s Miyazaki weekend at BAM! This weekend and next, catch beloved anime films like “Castle in the Sky,” “My Neighbor Totoro,” and “Kiki’s Delivery Service.” Got popcorn? (Friday-Sunday)
“Billy, Goat, Gruff” at the New Theater at 45th Street turns a classic children’s tale on its head in a creative mission to outsmart a fearsome troll. Be brave! (Friday-Sunday)
STARTING SATURDAY
Ring in the spring with the Museum of Chinese in America’s Qing Ming Festival, full of kite making, seed planting, storytelling, and more cultural fun. Dive in! (Saturday)
The 10th Annual Scotland Run & Festival is back with a wilderness survival academy, Highlands-themed photo booth, bagpipes, and other Scottish performances in Central Park. Get cultured! (Saturday)
Welcome the months of fun in the sun ahead by helping to re-sand the playgrounds at Riverside Park’s Sandsational Riverside 2013! Say “hello” to the big outdoors. (Saturday)
Children’s author Peter Reynolds wants your help in writing a new adventure at “The Magic Musical Pencil,” The Little Orchestra Society’s upcoming concert at Hunter College. Got your thinking caps? (Saturday & Sunday)
Yes, even kids can have a blast at the Affordable Art Fair, which is hosting special children’s arts workshops for engaging with the show’s paintings, prints, sculptures, and photographs. Wowza. (Saturday & Sunday)
SUNDAY ONLY
Celebrate National Poetry Month at Books of Wonder with author readings, Q&As, and signings with kid-favorites like Alan Katz and Robert Forbes. Awesome possum! (Sunday)
A Yoga Party at apple seeds Chelsea means a free mommy & me class, story time, and arts and crafts. Ready to relax? (Sunday)
Rolie Polie Guacamole gets kids on their feet and singing along to a blend of funk, rock, and folk tunes about healthy living at 92YTribeca. Rock on! (Sunday)
The RockDoves will be jamming out with part-folky, part-rock and roll flavor in an interactive, comedic performance at Karma Kids Yoga. Laugh out loud! (Sunday)
Fill up on culture on a multi-ethnic eating tour through the Lower East Side, learning the city’s food history and nibbling samples from cuisines of over 10 countries. Delicious. (Sunday)
Get a head start on Earth Day celebration at Morningside Park, where a children’s yoga workshop, dog training camp, and nutritious snacks keep you psyched about healthy living. What’s not to love? (Sunday)
