Upper West Side Kids Activities Calendar

17 activities this month

Sunday, April 26

Free Inclusive Family Program at New-York Historical Society

New-York Historical Society

An inquiry-based, inclusive family tour and drawing workshop inspired by the exhibition 'The Painted Word'.

art Free Upper West Side

Over, Under, Through at Riverside Park

Riverside Park

A fun and active outdoor program for children to explore movement and nature in the park.

outdoors Free Upper West Side

NYYS Crescendo Orchestra: Dreaming Big

Symphony Space

A family-friendly orchestral performance exploring how music helps us dream big, featuring the NYYS Crescendo Orchestra.

music $35 Upper West Side

Monday, April 27

Baby Lapsit Storytime — April 27

53rd Street Library

A gentle, slow-paced program for pre-walkers to bond with caregivers through books, songs, and movement.

stories Free Up to 18mo Upper West Side

Baby and Toddler Storytime — April 27

53rd Street Library

An interactive session for active babies and toddlers to build early literacy skills through stories and songs.

stories Free Up to 3y Upper West Side

Movie Monday: The Rugrats Movie at Riverside Library

Riverside Library

A special screening of the classic animated film for children and families.

general Free Up to 12y Upper West Side

Tuesday, April 28

Crafternoon at Bloomingdale Library

Bloomingdale Library

A simple and fun craft session where school-age children can create something to take home.

art Free 6y-12y Upper West Side

Family Storytime at Bloomingdale Library

New York Public Library - Bloomingdale Branch

Interactive storytelling session for young children featuring classic tales and songs.

stories Free 3y-6y Upper West Side

Open Play for Babies at Riverside Library

Riverside Library

A library playdate for pre-walkers and their caregivers to explore developmentally appropriate play materials.

general Free Up to 18mo Upper West Side

Wednesday, April 29

Watercolor Wishes at Children's Museum of Manhattan

Children's Museum of Manhattan

Children use paintbrushes to create their own watercolor dream scenes in the PlayWorks space.

art Included with admission Up to 12y Upper West Side

Toddler Storytime — April 29 (10 AM)

Roosevelt Island Library

Help your active toddler build important early learning skills with stories, songs, and movement.

stories Free 18mo-3y Upper West Side

Kids In Motion at Gertrude Ederle Playground — April 29

Gertrude Ederle Playground

Active outdoor fun featuring organized games and fitness activities led by NYC Parks staff.

sports Free Upper West Side

Toddler Storytime — April 29 (11 AM)

Roosevelt Island Library

A second morning session of stories and songs for toddlers and their caregivers to promote early literacy.

stories Free 18mo-3y Upper West Side

Storytime Chess — April 29

St. Agnes Library

Children can learn the fundamentals of chess through engaging stories and interactive play.

general Free 4y-10y Upper West Side

Thursday, April 30

Kids In Motion at Gertrude Ederle Playground — April 30

Gertrude Ederle Playground

Free playground activities including sports and board games for children of all ages.

sports Free Upper West Side

International Dance Day Jazz Party! at CMOM

Children's Museum of Manhattan

A high-energy dance party with bubble wands and classic upbeat jazz sounds to celebrate movement.

music Included with admission Up to 12y Upper West Side

3D Printing for Teens — April 30

St. Agnes Library

Teens can explore the world of 3D design and see their creations come to life using the library's 3D printer.

science Free 13y+ Upper West Side