Don’t just sit at home! There are plenty of great things to do around New York City this weekend.
Here’s a look at some of the best events happening around town between April 25-27!
Friday, April 25: Celebrate the Earth!
Earth Day Weekend: Reflect on the beauty and resiliency of nature during a wellness walk, Winter Workspace Open Studios, or at the Alpine House Open House. For hands-on activities, don’t miss the Family Art Project, Scavenger and Decomposer Petting Zoo, mushroom cultivation workshop and the Woodland Community Volunteer Workday. Wave Hill, 675 W 252nd St., Bronx. All day. All activities free with admission unless noted.
Live Music at Dickson’s in Chelsea Market: Dickson’s Farmstand Meats at the Chelsea Local (lower level of Chelsea Market) will be offering a selection of small bites including sliders, chicken nuggets, mini hot dogs, mac & cheese, and more. Guests can also enjoy live entertainment from musician Aimee Bayles. Chelsea Market, 88 10th Ave., Manhattan. 7 – 10 p.m. Free entry, additional cost for food.
Saturday, April 26: Shop local!
PanCAN PurpleStride New York City: PurpleStride is an amazing day where survivors, families, caregivers, friends, physicians and researchers celebrate people currently affected, honor those we’ve lost and take steps to end pancreatic cancer. Check out the event village, grab a snack, write on the tribute wall, take pictures with your family and friends in the photo area, and be inspired during the opening ceremony before you set off on the walk. Seaport District – NYC (Pier 17), 89 South St., Manhattan. 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Free.
FAD Market: Earth Month: Discover a thoughtfully selected mix of handmade jewelry, apparel, skincare, home goods, and artisanal packaged foods, all crafted with sustainability in mind. While you’re there, explore the center’s Trace/s exhibition, the historic Othmer Library, or simply take in the beauty of the Romanesque Revival architecture as well as the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood. Center for Brooklyn History – Brooklyn Heights, 128 Pierrepont St., Brooklyn. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free entry.
Sunday, April 27: Time to bloom!
Weekends in Bloom 2025: Celebrate cherry blossom season and all the spring blooms at Brooklyn Botanic Garden with casual, pop-up music and dance performances, morning programming for kids and families in the Discovery Garden, and Garden tours. Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 1000 Washington Ave., Brooklyn. 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Included with admission; $16-$22; free for children younger than 12.
Invent & Imagine: An Earth Day Celebration: Celebrate our planet and spark creativity in the name of sustainability! Explore the magic of simple machines and build new inventions using recycled and found materials with KoKo NYC. Plus, Brooklyn Book Bodega will be on-site with a free and sustainable book giveaway — because books are meant to be shared, read, and loved by many! Atlantic Terminal Plaza, 139 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn. 12 – 3 p.m. Free.
Find more amazing Things to Do in New York City (or list your own event) at events.amNY.com. For dozens more events around our area, check our sister sites… QNS.com, BrooklynPaper.com, BxTimes.com and LongIslandPress.com.
