May 15-16, 2026
Midtown East's weekend lineup spans dance, outdoor play, and creative arts—giving families multiple ways to get kids moving and learning something new without breaking the budget. Whether your child wants to try choreography, test out different sports, or dive into hands-on art projects, this weekend has options across different times and age ranges.
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
Kids can try different dance styles and learn from professional teaching artists at this free community day, giving them a chance to explore movement in a structured setting with instructors from established dance organizations.
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!
This early-morning playground program offers kids a mix of organized sports, games, and fitness activities in an outdoor setting, letting them try different physical activities without committing to a single sport.
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.
The 8:10 AM drop-in art session welcomes toddlers and young kids (ages 2–6) to explore hands-on creative projects at their own pace, making it easy to fit into a Saturday morning routine.
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
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..
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.