FEATURED EVENTS | Kids Out and About Queens

FEATURED EVENTS

The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle

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.
Dates: 
04/17/2026
04/18/2026
04/19/2026
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: 
New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10458, United States
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Wings Over Wave Hill

Join us for a full day of amazing bird encounters! Migratory and resident raptors and songbirds animate the gardens and the skies above Wave Hill. Our expert birders and naturalists are on hand to reveal and explain their activities during walks, presentations, and hands-on activities. Begin the day with a Birding Walk. Sculpt and paint your own songbirds at Family Art Project. Our spectacular live bird demonstrations return this year for bird enthusiasts of all ages, including Meet the Raptors!, specifically designed for families with young children.
Dates: 
04/26/2026
ALL DAY
Location: 
Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center, Independence Avenue, The Bronx, NY, USA
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Springfest Family Fun Day at Archie Spigner Park

Please join us for an afternoon at Archie Spigner Park to celebrate our Annual Springfest Family Fun Day. Enjoy a variety of activities including fun games, music, inflatables, pony rides, performances, egg hunt, scavenger hunt, arts & crafts, and a trackless train. We look forward to seeing you there!
Dates: 
04/18/2026
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Location: 
Musician's Oval in Archie Spigner Park Queens
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Earth Day Celebration on Governors Island

Save the date for Earth Day 2026 on Gov­er­nors Island! Fea­tur­ing free activ­i­ties for all ages, includ­ing eco­log­i­cal stew­ard­ship, walk­ing tours, an out­door sound bath, cli­mate tech demos, food trucks, com­mu­ni­ty sci­ence, and more!
Dates: 
04/18/2026
10:00 AM — 2:00 PM
Location: 
Governors Island, Manhattan, NY, NY, United States
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