Weekend Planner: March 29-31

It’s back to school next week–which means families should definitely take advantage of all the exciting happenings this weekend and squeeze in all the fun you can before spring break ends. Luckily for you, we have a ton of suggestions for all ages, from a hilarious pet comedy circus show to the newly opened Legoland Discovery Center (in Westchester) to a ton of Easter-themed fun all over the city. Enjoy!

STARTING FRIDAY

It’s Kids Week in NYC’s parks for one more day only. Eco-minded crafts, movies under the stars, and games that get you moving–all right here. (Friday)

Brooklyn’s Scrap Kins show kids how to go green by building a “recycle-saurus” and let parents relax with complimentary coffee. Invite the whole family! (Friday & Saturday)

Celebrate the centennial birthday of one of America’s oldest skyscrapers, the Woolworth Building, with special tours and events at the Skycraper Museum. Dive in! (Friday-Sunday)

Last chance to laugh with Bello, the clown with a Ringling Bros pedigree and daring stunt troupe unlike any other, at the New Victory Theater. Don’t miss out! (Friday-Sunday)

At Grand Central, a herd of 30 shaggy, life-size horses take over the terminal and “graze” in Nick Cave’s funky installation. Woah there. (Friday-Sunday)

STARTING SATURDAY

Rolie Polie Guacamole gets kids on their feet and singing along to a blend of funk, rock, and folk tunes about healthy living. Ready to jam? (Saturday)

Head over to Jamaica, Queens to take part in the largest Easter event in NYC! There will be ponies, live performances, games, and more–what’s not to love? (Saturday)

A pet comedy circus show approved by Jay Leno and David Letterman? It’s Gregory Popovich and his 30 rescue performers now at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center! Get ready to laugh. (Saturday)

Peter Rabbit is making a live appearance at The Brooklyn Children’s Museum’s reading of Mr. McGregor’s Garden, complete with arts and crafts. Hop on over! (Saturday & Sunday)

Get into the Easter spirit at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, where egg collaging, egg designing, and a museum-wide egg hunt await. So eggciting. (Saturday & Sunday)

SUNDAY

Children’s Museum of the Arts taps into its hipstery side with ‘Stache Creations, where everyone can create wacky expressions with felt, paper, and other recycle materials. We’re tickled! (Sunday)

For the liveliest, campiest, and most interesting Easter ever, head over to the NYC Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival starting in Midtown East. Here’s the best viewing spot. (Sunday)

BONUS TIP

Westchester now has its own LEGOLAND Discovery Center, a 32,300-square-foot venue! Learn from a Master Model Builder, build and test your own race vehicles, and much more. Day trip, anyone?

British Swim School - Manhattan

The premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months through adults.&nbsp; British Swim School uses gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help people of all experience levels become safer, stronger swimmers. British Swim School&rsquo;s safe, fun, and effective instructional program has made it the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Come see the British Swim School difference!

The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center

The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center offers year-round, community-based dance and music programming in a fully inclusive and nurturing environment, located in the heart of the Brooklyn Cultural District. The School&rsquo;s diverse and professional faculty provides progressive and non-competitive instruction with all of our classes accompanied by live music. Though we are a non-recital school, there are opportunities for students to perform and for parents to see their dancers in action.

Brooklyn Robot Foundry - Virtual Classes

Brooklyn Robot Foundry offers super fun online robot-building classes for children 2-13 years old!&nbsp;&nbsp;Each week, students are introduced to new engineering concepts and components while building that day&rsquo;s robot in their own &ldquo;workshop&rdquo;.&nbsp;&nbsp;All classes maintain a very low student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for plenty of individualized instruction and socializing. The supplies are shipped in advance and classes are led by amazing instructors, taking all the pressure off parents.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Foundry&rsquo;s main focus however, is that kids have fun, get creative, and enjoy being part of this STEAM-loving community!&nbsp;