There are lots of family-friendly events happening in March in Manhattan and we’ve narrowed down our picks to the four worth visiting. Watch PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in Midtown; embark on a dreamy adventure while watching Spellbound Theatre’s Wink at Symphony Space on the Upper West Side; get immersed in Irish cultures and traditions just in time for St. Patrick’s Day at the Irish Arts Center; and participate in an Easter egg hunt while enjoying warmer weather and seasonal outdoor fun at Riverside Park along the Hudson River on the Upper West Side.
Who Let the Pups Out?
Fans of the TV show will flip when they see PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure on stage. It’s Pirate Day in Adventure Bay, and Mayor Goodway is getting ready for a big celebration. But first, Ryder and his team of pirate pups must rescue Cap’n Turbot from a mysterious cavern. When they do, they also discover a secret pirate treasure map. The PAW Patrol set out over land and sea to find the treasure for Mayor Goodway’s celebration before Mayor Humdinger finds it first. The pups will need all paws on deck for this pirate adventure, including some help from the newest pup, Tracker. The 85-minute show includes a 15-minute intermission. And expect plenty of impressive music, choreography, lights, and special effects. March 22-25, see website for times. Age: All. $30 and up. The Theater at Madison Square Garden, 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, Midtown. pawpatrollive.com.
Sleep No More
What happens when we go to sleep? Where can our imaginations take us? Spellbound Theatre’s Wink at Symphony Space is a highly creative and multi-disciplinary performance that explores dreams from the perspective of a young child and her bear. Blending shadow puppetry, physical theatre, and animation, this unique show is a captivating journey designed to engage and inspire the very youngest audience members. March 24, 11am and 2pm. Age: 2-7. $17 and up. Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway, Upper West Side. symphonyspace.org.
Irish Arts Center
Explore Irish heritage at this arts and cultural center with programs in music, dance, language, literary arts, and theatre. Kid-friendly programs include Introductory Step Dance, where families learn the reel and the jig, and Bagpipes: Traditional Irish Music for Kids to learn how to play these Irish pipes.
Visit it: 553 W. 51st St., Hell’s Kitchen; 212-757-3318; irishartscenter.org
Can’t-miss event: Annual St. Patrick’s Open Day on March 11, 12pm
Riverside Park
Neighboring the Hudson River, this park stretches from 72nd to 158th streets with nature-friendly areas, including the Bird Sanctuary, Garden People’s Garden, Mount Tom, and Cherry Walk. Kids can enjoy visiting one of more than 15 playgrounds throughout the park, from Hippo Playground to Dinosaur Playground and Neufeld (Elephant) Playground.
Visit it: Riverside Drive and 72nd to 158th streets, Upper West Side; 212-873-3070; riversideparknyc.org
Can’t-miss event: TNF’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Bunny Fun on March 24, 9:30am-3pm
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Main image: This year’s Annual St. Patrick’s Open Day takes place on March 11 at the Irish Arts Center.
Amanda Gentile
