Events

What's Easter without an outdoor Easter egg hunt? Even NYC kids can enjoy the fun of running through the early spring grasses to hunt for Easter eggs at these locations throughout New York for Easter 2010.

This year there is no “Great Central Park Easter Egg Hunt” but there are plenty of others—on farms, at parks and even one that teaches you about compasses. If you rather DIY, you can always bring your own Easter eggs and set up a little private hunt in a quiet corner of your local park or hide your eggs around the house. If you do an indoor egg hunt, we recommend using plastic or blown eggs, as to not find any hard-boiled surprises months later (yuck).

Over a dozen Easter egg hunts, divided by borough:

 We still have a little time left before the Easter festivities are upon us, yet there is no shortage of family events going on this weekend.  There is everything from a "Science Studio" in which children can participate in hands-on experiments to a wonderful workshop where kids can make a unique Spring Centerpiece.  Enjoy!
 

We live in a great big city full of exciting and interesting things to do.  And this weekend is no different; it will be a weekend that reminds you why you love it here and why the kids should, too. Start off with the Children’s Museum of Manhattan's free day . If you 've bever been – admission is free on Saturday – and there are a lot of special activities planned. You could also take the 7 to Queens and visit the Math Midway at the NY Hall of Science or get your brood to Prospect Park for a family bike ride that is sure to be lots of fun.

There are also lots of great performances this weekend. On Saturday there is a choice of two classics, Shakespeare in midtown or Mozart on the Upper West Side. Or you can relive a favorite from your childhood on Sunday with the fun and funky Paper Bag Players in a show uptown.  If you are looking to catch some tunes, head to Midtown for a concert at the Turtle Bay Music School, or to SoHo for a rocking good time at The Housing Works Bookstore and Café.

But wait, there's more: a new green library in Battery Park City, unique story telling events, fun for older kids, tons of Easter Egg hunts and events for Passover.  And, who says New York City has to be expensive, the best part of this weekend – most of it is all free. Read on for lots more events. And, enjoy!

Everyone's favorite Jewish holiday–whether you're Jewish or not– is Passover! Perfect for kids, Passover is a great mix of story telling, singing, family time and, of course, eating. And there is no better place (except maybe Jerusalem) to celebrate Passover than in New York. In 2010, the first Seder is March 29 and Passover ends April 6 at sundown and there's lots of fun stuff to do with kids to celebrate between now and then.

I've been posting a little bit lightly this week because I was under the weather. My family is a mess, actually. This week has been full of lice and vomit and in the middle of it all my daughter has been taking all her middle school entrance exams, but that's another story. Anyway, I have some fun deals, discounts and promotions to share, but I know some people that get this in their email tomorrow are going to miss the Pinkberry promotion and be annoyed that I didn't post it yesterday, so I just wanted to explain why.

It’s the time of year that New Yorkers start to breathe a sigh of relief.  We return to the streets, blinking in the long forgotten sun, happy to have made it through another cold and snowy winter.  It is hard to believe that two weeks ago we were literally buried under a foot of snow but now it seems to have melted into some pretty blissful pre-Spring days.  You won’t need your parka or your snow boots when you go out this weekend (you may need an umbrella though.)

Parks across the city beckon with their offerings of cool, free, family fare like a Native American puppet show, bird watching and live animal encounters. But, if you aren’t ready to spend time outdoors just yet, there are plenty of exciting things going on inside, too. Boogie down at one of the many kiddy concerts, visit Artopia a family arts festival or take in a flick from The New York Kids International Film Festival - tickets are still available. And don’t forget St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner.  Visit the Irish Arts Center during their Annual Open House this Sunday.

St. Patrick’s Day may be next week, but it’s looking like the luck of the Irish is all around this weekend. Sprinkle in some arts and music, theater performances and what a well-rounded cultural weekend ahead! And just when you thought you had seen everything, go catch some elephants walking down the street. Seriously! Check out eight of the great events happening in and around your neck of the woods this weekend.

St. Patrick's Day often conjures up images of empty red cups and "Kiss Me I'm Irish" pins, but there are some family-friendly events for all to participate in, and it is still a great way to celebrate the culture. Since everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day, why not discover a bit about what the day signifies, how to make soda bread, go on a Leprechaun hike, or learn some line-stepping?

Here are some kid-friendly events and parades for all the members of your family to enjoy on this green holiday:   

Folklore tells us that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. Let's hope that we get some of that "lamb"-like weather soon! In the meanwhile, here are some indoor activities to keep us occupied. For those who do not mind the brisk outdoor weather, there are ice skating options and an outdoor maple-sugaring class. Enjoy!

The first weekend of March is living up to the cliché that the month comes in like a lion, since it is packed with Spring-welcoming holidays Holi and Nokour (don't forget this weekend is the big , colorful Pagwah Festival!); a free children's gardening workshop; a Dr. Seuss Birthday Party; St. Patrick's Day Parades in Queens and Staten Island; and cool crafts, music and museum, and Shakespeare events. Read on and plan your weekend!