Free Family Events This Weekend! (March 23-25)

The Macy’s Flower Show will begin this Sunday at Macy’s Herald Square! Photo by Shinya Suzuki via Flickr.

Have an amazing weekend without opening your wallet! For even more activity inspiration, check out our Weekend Planner.

Friday, March 23

Queens Symphony Orchestra: “Destination: Italy!”
7:30pm
Flushing Town Hall
All Ages
Gain an appreciation of the music of Italy at this event, featuring a performance by the Queens Symphony Orchestra. The event is free, but you must RSVP on the website.

Saturday, March 24

Luna Park Opening Day
11am-7pm
Luna Park Coney Island
All Ages
On its opening day only, Luna Park will offer free admission for anyone who makes any donation toward the park’s partner charity, The Mayor’s Fund to Advance NYC.

Easter Eggstravaganza
2-4pm
The Evergreens Cemetery
All Ages
Egg hunts, Easter Bunny pictures, a magic show, a petting zoo, and more will all be available to kids at the Easter Eggstravaganza! Egg hunts take place at 2:30pm and 3pm.

Celebrating Mexico
4-6pm
6 River Terrace
All Ages
Join Mano a Mano: Mexican Culture Without Borders for a Fandango, a community celebration where people dance, play, and sing to the beat of Son Jarocho. Kids can also make beaded jewelry.

Saturday, March 24-Sunday, March 25

Inventgenuity Festival 2018
11am-4pm
Brooklyn New School
Ages 7 and up
Help raise money for the Beam Center Brooklyn Day Camp Scholarships by donating to this free festival. Kids will be led in workshops that teach them about printmaking, electronics, building, and more. The theme of this year’s festival is NOSE/KNOWS. Several 45-minute workshops are available; be sure to pre-register and check all the offerings on their website. Please note: While admission is free, donations will be accepted.

Sunday, March 25

Easter Egg Hunt
11am-1pm
Carl Schurz Park
All Ages
Kids can meet the Easter Bunny and go on an egg hunt. They’ll receive a bag for egg collection and a glitter cheek or hand stamp. Egg hunts take place every 20 minutes.

Beginning Sunday, March 25

Macy’s Flower Show: “Once Upon A Springtime”
10am-10pm
Macy’s Herald Square
All Ages
Herald the coming of spring at Macy’s annual Flower Show, this year themed “Once Upon A Springtime.” Don’t miss the ornate arrangements of flowers and greenery as the department store becomes a lush indoor garden, or the special programming which will include live music and children’s activities. Sunday is Family Fun Day, and starting at 1pm families are invited to a Dino Dance Party, a Princess Peppa Pig meet-and-greet, and an organic snack tasting from Happy Family Brands. Runs through Sunday, April 8.

Bounce! Family Entertainment Center

Bounce! Family Entertainment Center is an indoor birthday party and play space located in Syosset, NY. Perfect for birthday parties, group events, open play, and more! We have the best party packages on Long Island! Our facility has multiple AWESOME attractions: The Trampoline courts, The Adventure Zone, Bumper Cars, Laser Tag, Soft Play, Arcade, &amp; MORE! If you need a break from jumping and climbing, try out some of our delicious food from The Bounce Bites Kitchen! Come on in to any of our Open Play, Toddler Time, or Glow Night sessions!

Dance Workshop - NY

Nestled in the heart of the UES, Dance Workshop is a community-focused studio committed to dance education in a loving and safe environment. Dance Workshop offers Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre and Acro for ages 2+. They also offer a Pre-Professional Company track for dancers interested in taking their technique to the next level. Trial classes may be scheduled with the studio at the start of the season. Dance with Dance Workshop! MaryAnn Grasso founded Dance Workshop in 1979. Her daughter Nanci later joined her at the helm and in 2016 established Dance Workshop on the Upper East Side of NYC. MaryAnn and Nanci have devoted their lives to dance education, community and the development of children; raising dancers and sound human beings alike. Dance Workshop has seen thousands of dancers pass through the doors. They believe dance has the power to elevate and change lives!

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Looking for something to do with the kids in New York City that is fun, exciting, and educational? The Intrepid Museum offers family-friendly activities and programs all year long that keep children engaged, entertained, and curious about history and science. Fun rain or shine, the Museum offers both indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits and activities. With so many things to do and see, you&rsquo;ll never hear &ldquo;I&rsquo;m bored,&rdquo; when you climb aboard Intrepid. A non-profit, educational institution featuring the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the world&rsquo;s fastest jets and a guided missile submarine.