May 15-16, 2026
Midtown East's family events this weekend span dance, visual arts, and outdoor entertainment—giving you options whether you're seeking structured workshops, creative drop-ins, or evening activities. All three picks are free, each serving different age groups and time preferences, so you can build a weekend that fits your family's rhythm.
theaterFREESat, May 16 · 10:00 AM
New York City Center · Midtown East
Your Community Day at City Center presents a full slate of performances, workshops, and activities featuring the National Dance Institute, teaching artists from Ballet Hispánico, Brotherhood Sister So
Your Community Day at New York City Center offers a full morning of free performances and workshops led by the National Dance Institute and Ballet Hispánico teaching artists, giving kids hands-on access to professional dance instruction.
artSat, May 16 · 8:10 AM
Art & Heart · Midtown East
Art class for toddlers and kids. This drop-in session at Art & Heart welcomes ages 2–6 to explore hands-on creative projects in a studio setting.
This drop-in art class at Art & Heart welcomes toddlers and young kids (ages 2–6) to explore creative projects in a studio setting, with the flexibility of a morning time slot that works for early risers.
FREESat, May 16 · 8:05 PM
Handball Courts · Midtown East
An innocent teen vacationing with her upper-middle-class parents at an upscale resort in the 1960s Catskills gets a jolt of culture shock when she crushes on the hotel's slick, handso..
Movies Under the Stars brings the family outdoors for a classic film screening at the Handball Courts, offering a free evening activity that shifts the weekend's energy away from structured programming.
theaterFREESat, May 16 · 10:30 AM
The Paley Center for Media · Midtown East
Re-creating Radio is a two-hour workshop where children ages 9 and older produce an old-time radio drama using scripts, sound effects, and music. The workshop takes participants through the many stage
movementFREESat, May 16 · 8:00 AM
Play Area · Midtown East
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
artSat, May 16 · 6:00 AM
Art & Heart · Midtown East
Art class for toddlers and kids. This class at Art & Heart serves ages 2–6 with hands-on creative activities in a studio setting.
artSat, May 16 · 7:10 AM
Art & Heart · Midtown East
Art class for toddlers and kids. This class at Art & Heart serves ages 2–6 and covers foundational art techniques through hands-on creative projects.
storytimeSat, May 16 · 12:00 AM
L'Alliance New York · Midtown East
Family Saturdays featuring multidisciplinary arts programming that engages young people and their families through visual art, dance, storytelling, and Francophone cinema.