Weekend Planner: The Top Weekend Events For Families (April 20-22)

The “Next Generation Now” segment of the PEN America World Voices Festival gives families and kids a chance to experience the literary festival on their own terms. Some events are free while others are ticketed, and include discussions, readings, workshops, and more. Check their website for a list of events, prices, and times. worldvoices.pen.org

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Cherry Blossom Festival at Randall's Island

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Join Friends of the High Line as they kick off the 2018 spring/summer season with a bang. Culture Shock is the annual, full-day festival of music, art, performances, hands-on activities, and more. Bring your family and friends to experience the High Line in full swing. This event will take place on the High Line between Gansevoort Street and West 26th Street. For the full event schedule, check out eventbrite.com

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For over 120 years, the Bronx has been the birthplace of music changing movements. From street art to hip hop, breakdancing to salsa, the city has been through it all. The Bronx is also the home base for the Wildlife Conservation Society as well as wildlife at the Bronx Zoo. Buy tickets now to get the experience of a lifetime in addition to your already fun trip at the zoo. bronxzoo.com

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NYFEST

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St. George Day

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This free, all-ages event kicks off the 2018 Shore Fest season of events. The celebration includes face painting, arts and crafts, relay races, and far more. The event will also take down on environmental conservation-themed approach, focusing on education, green issues, and composting. Attendees are encourage to RSVP on Facebook and Eventbrite. astoriaparkalliance.org

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Hopalong Andrew

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Bring the whole family along on a swashbuckling musical adventure as young Jeremy Jacobs joins Captain Braid Beard’s band of comical pirates in search of a place to bury their treasure. Based on the beloved book, get ready to hear your favorite songs like Green Teeth, Talk Like a Pirate, Pirates Dot Arrgh, and more. How I Became A Pirate is a fun family musical that is sure to have you and your young mateys dancing in your seats. onstageatkingsborough.org

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EarthFest

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