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Easter Sunday falls a bit early this year, so we searched the city and compiled venues that are prepared to celebrate! From traditional egg hunts to cultural lessons on Ukrainian Easter, these activities offer something for families with kids of all ages.
 
Ready to rock this spring? Kid-friendly concerts will be taking place all April and May throughout the city! Here are the schedules for 13 of our favorite kindie bands, including the Itty Biddies, Hot Peas 'N Butter, and The Pop Ups.
Contests & Giveaways
This week, we have not one but three exciting giveaways! 

Last chance: A Quinny Moodd stroller and Maxi-Cosi Mico car seat set, almost a $900 value in total. 

Last chance: A comprehensive birthday party package at the Scholastic Store for up to 10 guests. 

New: 5 family four-packs (1 each for 5 families) to the tot-friendly ballet "GOOSE!," part of New York Theatre Ballet's Once Upon A Ballet Series. 
Weekend Planner

It's Kids Week in NYC's parks for one more day only. Eco-minded crafts, movies under the stars, and games that get you moving--all right here. (Friday)

 

Brooklyn's Scrap Kins show kids how to go green by building a "recycle-saurus" and let parents relax with complimentary coffee. Invite the whole family! (Friday & Saturday)

 

Celebrate the centennial birthday of one of America's oldest skyscrapers, the Woolworth Building, with special tours and events at the Skycraper Museum. Dive in! (Friday-Sunday)

 

Last chance to laugh with Bello, the clown with a Ringling Bros pedigree and daring stunt troupe unlike any other, at the New Victory Theater. Don't miss out! (Friday-Sunday)

 

At Grand Central, a herd of 30 shaggy, life-size horses take over the terminal and "graze" in Nick Cave's funky installation. Woah there. (Friday-Sunday)

 

Rolie Polie Guacamole gets kids on their feet and singing along to a blend of funk, rock, and folk tunes about healthy living. Ready to jam? (Saturday)

 

Head over to Jamaica, Queens to take part in the largest Easter event in NYC! There will be ponies, live performances, games, and more--what's not to love? (Saturday)

 

A pet comedy circus show approved by Jay Leno and David Letterman? It's Gregory Popovich and his 30 rescue performers now at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center! Get ready to laugh. (Saturday)

 

Peter Rabbit is making a live appearance at The Brooklyn Children's Museum's reading of Mr. McGregor's Garden, complete with arts and crafts. Hop on over! (Saturday & Sunday)

 

Get into the Easter spirit at the Children's Museum of Manhattan, where egg collaging, egg designing, and a museum-wide egg hunt await. So eggciting. (Saturday & Sunday)

 

Children's Museum of the Arts taps into its hipstery side with 'Stache Creations, where everyone can create wacky expressions with felt, paper, and other recycle materials. We're tickled! (Sunday)

 

For the liveliest, campiest, and most interesting Easter ever, head over to the NYC Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival starting in Midtown East. Here's the best viewing spot. (Sunday)

Bonus Tip
Westchester now has its own LEGOLAND 
Discovery Center, a 32,300-square-foot venue! Learn from a Master Model Builder, build and test your own race vehicles, and much more. Day trip, anyone?

March 29-31, 2013
LIU Children's Academy
Glenwood
New York Baby Show
Camp Fair



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