Special Announcements:
-Join us at the New York Baby Show! The family-friendly event for new and expectant parents with infants and toddlers from the Tri-State area and beyond will take place on the weekend of May 18-19, 2013.
-In honor of the New York Baby Show, you can enter our Ultimate Nursery Giveaway, compliments of Bellini, a brand new Stella collection designed by Newport Cottages.
-To enter to win a new Stokke Xplory stroller (worth $1,099.99), click here. Deadline is May 15. Plus, check back regularly at www.newyorkfamily.com for our weekly stroller giveaways leading up to the New York Baby Show.
Happy weekend! This Saturday and Sunday brings great fun like the Riverside Park Spring Fair and an Irish Dance Fest to the city, not to mention a chance to visit these 7 historic homes of famous, fascinating folks who were born and bred in NYC. We’re also pleased to spread the word about the Second Annual Mamas Expo for Queens parents, hosted by our friends at the Mamas Network. More of our favorite events right here:
STARTING FRIDAY
Get ready for summer at the Bike New York Expo at Pier 36, where families can get free cycling lessons, enjoy a live art performance using tires, and even catch a biking fashion show. Wheels up! (Friday & Saturday)
Phillip Pullman’s His Dark Materials novels jump off the page and onto the stage at the New Victory Theater in “The Firework Maker’s Daughter,” a suspenseful children’s opera featuring the fearless Lila. Hang on tight! (Friday-Sunday)
Cheer on Molly Bloom as she learns to stand up for herself and celebrate individuality in the Marjorie S. Dean Little Theater’s newest production. Bullies be gone! (Friday-Sunday)
Not one but two musical adaptations of Ezra Jack Keats’ popular children’s stories come to life at TADA! Youth Theater this weekend. What a deal. (Friday-Sunday)
Calling all little artists: Get some inspiration at the Guggenheim, where a new exhibit showcases 100+ works of art from your public school peers around the city. Beautiful! (Friday-Sunday)
STARTING SATURDAY
Show your fave neighborhood park some love on It’s My Park Day, when New Yorkers get their hands dirty and help clean up their local stomping grounds. Let’s give back. (Saturday)
The Riverside Park Spring Fair means a jumping castle, pony rides, a petting zoo, and carnival gamesat Hippo Playground. Dive in! (Saturday)
Love to doodle? Head over to TorlyKid’s in Tribeca for a sidewalk chalk contest and show off your skills in your own two-square-foot drawing space. Get creative! (Saturday)
The Ideas City StreetFest brings funky forward-thinking fun like a mobile park in a truck, a portable outdoor library unit, and a mini skating rink to the Lower East Side. Get the scoop right here. (Saturday)
See how wool clothing is made, make sheep-themed crafts, and learn about a host of animals at the Queens Zoo’s annual sheep shearing weekend. Fun stuff! (Saturday & Sunday)
SUNDAY ONLY
Enjoy the beloved tunes of kindie stars like The Pop Ups, Karen K & The Jitterbugs, and Moona Luna all in one place–at Littlefield in Brooklyn. Ready to rock? (Sunday)
The Children’s Museum of Manhattan is hosting a hip dance crew workshop with New Victory teaching artist Rennie Harris, who will show you how to pop, lock, and bugaloo. Get groovin’. (Sunday)
For a cultural afternoon, the Cinco de Mayo Parade on the Upper West Side honors Mexican culture with mariachi bands, colorful dancers, and more. What’s not to love? (Sunday)
The NYC Irish Dance Festival of traditional dance workshops, singer’s circle, face painting, and crafts at Pier 1 proves that Irish fun isn’t just for St. Patrick’s Day. Top of the morning! (Sunday)
BONUS TIP
If you feel like you’re on a never-ending cycle of buying and throwing out great outfits because the kids keep growing, check out Little Swappies at The Avenue School on Sunday. Bring at least 5 items you no longer need to give other families, then take away as much as you need. Win-win!
