Sculptures in Step
Hands-on sculpture sessions in the Makerspace at the Children's Museum of Manhattan invite all ages to create dynamic sculptures across weekend and weekday slots, blending play, texture, and collaborative art in a family-friendly setting.
Drawing Little and Big Art
Hands-on drawing workshop for kids and families at the Children's Museum of Manhattan. Explore different drawing tools across multiple sessions on Apr 23–24, Apr 25–26, and Apr 28–30 on the 3rd Floor PlayWorks—designed for all ages.
Collective Star Mural with Make-A-Wish
Create a collaborative star mural at the Children's Museum of Manhattan in honor of Make-A-Wish Day. Two sessions on the 1st floor (10:30–12:30 and 2:00–4:15) invite all ages to contribute to a shared artwork within Inside Art.
Watercolor Wishes
Join Watercolor Wishes at the Children's Museum of Manhattan for a hands-on art session on the 3rd Floor PlayWorks. Kids and families use brushes to craft a watercolor dream scene in an inviting, all-ages setting. No prior experience required—just a splash of color and imagination.
Water & Stillness: Buddha Board Painting
Water & Stillness: Buddha Board Painting is a relaxed family-friendly workshop at CMOM's Makerspace. May 5–8 offers two daily sessions (10:30–12:30 and 2:00–4:15) where participants paint with water on a Buddha board, creating fleeting art that fades.
Japanese Inspired Still Life Flower Painting
A family-friendly painting session at the Children's Museum of Manhattan. Kids ages 4 and younger explore a Japanese-inspired still-life flower arrangement and paint what they see during PlayWorks, May 5–8, 2:45–3:45 pm. Materials provided in a friendly, hands-on studio setting.
Hearts in Bloom Bouquets
Family-friendly art workshop at the Children's Museum of Manhattan (May 9–10, 2026) where kids ages 5+ create blooming 3D heart bouquets and write a kind message. Two daily sessions (10:30–12:30 and 2:00–4:15) on the 1st floor offer hands-on crafting and joyful keepsakes.
Rolling Art: Truck Design
Join a hands-on art workshop at the Children's Museum of Manhattan inspired by South Asian truck art. Explore bold colors, floral patterns, mirrors and decorative lettering, then create your own rolling-art designs in the Makerspace during May 19–24 (10:30–12:30 and 2:00–4:15 daily).
Origami Holiday Tree
A seasonal origami holiday tree installation at the American Museum of Natural History running through January, showcasing paper sculptures and family-friendly displays.
Holiday Train Show
The New York Botanical Garden's Holiday Train Show runs through January, featuring model trains winding through miniature replicas of NYC landmarks set among festive botanical displays.