Orchid Basics Q&A
Join expert NYBG volunteers for an Orchid Basics Q&A at the VisitNYBG Shop. Get practical tips on selecting orchids, caring for them at home, and troubleshooting common problems, while browsing the shop’s orchid collection.
Poetry Café: Ode & Celebration Poems with Ellen Hagan & David Flores
Join poets Ellen Hagan and David Flores for a kid-friendly Poetry Café at the New York Society Library, a poetry-writing workshop where young readers explore ode and celebration poems in a welcoming, library setting.
Filipino Inspired Banig Mat Weaving
Hands-on Banig mat-weaving workshop for kids at the Children's Museum of Manhattan. A Filipino-inspired craft on the 3rd-floor PlayWorks, designed for ages 4 and younger. Sessions Fri May 1 2:45–3:45 pm and Sat–Sun May 2–3 with 11:15 am–12:15 pm and 2:45–3:45 pm.
Tapa Cloth Totes
Join Tapa Cloth Totes in the Children's Museum of Manhattan Makerspace for a hands-on, all-ages workshop. Design a functional tote inspired by tapa cloth traditions from Samoa, Tonga, Hawaii and Tahiti, with sessions daily May 12–17 at 10:30–12:30 and 2:00–4:15.
Masi Art Stamping
Young artists (ages 4 and under) can try Masi art stamping at the Children's Museum of Manhattan's PlayWorks. Stamp ink patterns onto fabric to create a Fiji-inspired textile design. Sessions run Tue–Fri, May 12–17, 2:45–3:45 pm on the 3rd floor.
Scoring Style Jersey Design
Young kids (ages 4 and under) design a paper jersey using art materials to celebrate the FIFA World Cup, at the Children's Museum of Manhattan. Two daily sessions (11:15–12:15 and 2:45–3:45) in PlayWorks invite little designers to show team spirit with playful, creative art.