Spring break for New York City Public Schools is Thursday, April 2nd through Sunday, April 12th. We have rounded up events and activities in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island, and The Bronx to help keep your family entertained during their time off from school. From roller skating and a vintage popup marketplace in Brooklyn, to a children’s museum in Staten Island, the orchid show in The Bronx, a candy experience and the math museum in Manhattan, and car shows in Brooklyn and Manhattan, get ready to have a great time!
If you are looking for camp options when school is not in session, check out our list here.
If you are looking for drop-in fun and activities, look here.
Pier 2 Roller Rink at Brooklyn Bridge Park
Wednesday, April 1st-Sunday April 12th | Sessions and hours vary | FREE admission select sessions or costs vary | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Check out the schedule below and skate at the Pier 2 Roller Rink in Brooklyn Bridge Park. They offer free admission during various times, and fun themed skates – including an Easter Celebration, Sonic Skate, Mario Skate Party, and more. They have skate aids available to rent for those that need a little extra help.
New York International Auto Show at the Javits Center
Friday, April 3rd-April 12th | Monday-Thursday 10:00am-8:00pm, Friday & Saturday 10:00am-10:00pm, and Sunday 10am-7:00pm (including Easter Sunday) | $8/child ages 3-12 (2 and under free with adult ticket) and $22/adult | Purchase here | Manhattan
Ushering in the latest automotive trends, the New York International Auto Show showcases an incredible collection of cutting-edge design and extraordinary innovation. Explore more than two floors of displays from the world’s automakers, including their latest designs!
Staten Island Children’s Museum at Snug Harbor
Thursday, April 2nd-Friday April 10th | 10:00am-5:00pm daily (except Easter Sunday) | $10/person | Purchase here | Staten Island
The Staten Island Children’s Museum will be open all of spring break to learn and play. Explore multiple levels of exhibits including Block Harbor, Big Games, House About It, Ladder 11, and much more! There are also enclosed exhibits to explore outside.
Wheels of NYC at the Brooklyn Navy Yard
Saturday, April 4th | 10:00am-6:00pm | $45/person, ages 12 and under are free | Purchase here
Wheels of NYC returns to the Brooklyn Navy Yard, bringing classic cars together with NYC’s fashion, music, and food in one curated daytime experience. Visitors will find a selected lineup of classic cars, a marketplace of apparel and collectibles, DJs throughout the day, curated food vendors, a bar, and adult and kids activations.
Sakura Japanese Makers Market at The Loft at Japan Village
Saturday, April 4th and Sunday, April 5th | Saturday 11:00am-6:00pm and Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm | FREE | Industry City in Sunset ParkÂ
A cherry blossom–inspired market featuring Japanese and Japanese-inspired artists and makers. Shop handmade goods, enjoy craft activities, and experience special programming including pottery and matcha workshops.
Kids Week with the Urban Park Rangers across New York City
Monday, April 6th-Friday, April 10th | Times vary | FREE | See full schedule of events here
The Urban Park Rangers will be putting on tons of fun events for children during the week of spring break. Highlights in Brooklyn include:
- Fire Making at Fort Greene Park on April 6th from 12:00pm-1:00pm.
- Magnetic Archery and Foam Axe Throwing in Lincoln Terrace/Arthur S. Somers Park on April 7th from 1:00pm-2:30pm.
- Spring Nature Scavenger Hunt in Irving Square Park on April 8th from 10:00am-11:00am.
Earth Rocks at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Monday, April 6th to Saturday, April 11th | 10:00am-6:00pm | Tickets starts at $15/person for ages 1 and up | Purchase here | Crown Heights
Discover why Earth rocks through live animal encounters, hands-on STEM experiments, and eco-adventures all spring break long! Meet insects up close, make art inspired by nature, create music from recycled materials, and build Earth-friendly inventions.
Puppetsburg Interactive Show for Babies and Toddlers: Spring Break at PlayWell Brooklyn
Thursday, April 9th | 10:00am-11:00am | Ages 0-6 | $45/class | Purchase here | Gowanus
Puppetsburg rocks interactive, contemporary puppet shows for 0-6yrs. Their professional performers are the best around, and each show is full of magic and surprise. Audience members are encouraged to be active participants rather than seated in chairs. The show time is 10:00am-10:45am, with 15 minutes of included open play from 10:45am-11:00am.
Opening Day at the Prospect Park Audubon Center in Prospect Park
Saturday, April 11th | 10:00am-1:00pm | FREE
Join Prospect Park Alliance to kick off the spring season with fun nature activities. Families and children can learn about bird migration through interactive games, join a story hour led by our teen staff, and stay to see a screening of The Lorax.
A Current Affair: Pop Up Vintage Marketplace at Industry City
Saturday, April 11th and Sunday, April 12th | 12:00pm-5:00pm | Tickets start at $21.88 | Purchase here | Sunset Park
Shop with your family for the best vintage on the planet when A Current Affair returns to Brooklyn. Bringing together over 70 premier vintage retailers and private dealers from both coasts and beyond, A Current Affair presents the best vintage clothing, accessories, and jewelry under one roof at Industry City this spring.
The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle at New York Botanical Garden
Daily through April 26th | 10:00am-6:00pm daily | Tickets start at $17/child and $39/adult | Purchase here | The Bronx
New York City has never bloomed like this. At The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle, orchids collide with concrete in a dazzling reimagining of the Big Apple, from stoops and slice shops to the subway itself. Step into a breathtaking fusion of nature and cityscape artistry in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, and experience the flair and style of New York transformed by thousands of flowers. While you are there, be sure to take a walk through the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden.
i Candy NYC at One Times Square
Open daily during spring break| Open at 11:00am daily for spring break  | Tickets start at $34/person | Ages 12 & up do not need to be accompanied by an adult | Purchase tickets here | Manhattan
i Candy NYC is a four-floor, New York City-themed immersive candy experience. Guests buy a ticket and receive a container to fill with candy as they move through the experience. There are tons of fun photo opportunities throughout!
MoMath – National Museum of Mathematics in Chelsea
Open daily | 10:00am-6:00pm | $20/child ages 2 and up, $30/adult though they do have some free events | Purchase here | Manhattan
MoMath reopened at the end of February in their beautiful and brand new location in Chelsea. Full of learning and fun, families will enjoy their kid-friendly math activities and exhibits.
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Updated: March 27, 2026. Main Image: Wheels of NYC
