Even tiny tots can enjoy the theater, thanks to "Hatched," the interactive farm story of a newborn chick at The Ailey Citigroup Studio Theater. Hop in! (Friday & Sunday)

Join the Wayside School gang at the Celebration of Whimsy Theater, where a play based on the "Sideways Stories" books brings nutty characters and great life lessons to the stage. Wacky! (Friday-Sunday)

Amas Musical Theater's Teen Academy, a

training program for underserved teens, enacts a humorous soul mate search at the 14th St. Y this weekend. Love it. (Friday-Sunday)

Calling comic junkies: Kids Comic Con 7 at Bronx Community College means readings, plays, films, and more--plus a special appearance from an artist from Africa. Get your geek on. (Saturday)

The Annual Kite Flight returns to Socrates 

Sculpture Park with the chance to construct, decorate, and fly your own kite! Here's the soaring scoop. (Saturday)

Go fishing, enjoy a giant puppet show, and dance along to Brady Rymer and The Little Band That Could at Robert F. Wagner, Jr Park's festival. What's not to love? (Saturday)

Have mysterious rocks, shells, feathers, or other artifacts at home? Scientists will help you figure out what they are or once were at the American Museum of Natural History. Neat! (Saturday) 

Grand Central's Parade of Trains weekend brings historic trains, Legoland Discovery, train-themed musicals, and much more locomotive fun to Midtown. Choo choo! (Saturday & Sunday)

Central Park's A Clearing in the Forest 

kicks off this season with a storytelling session about mother and child alongside flower potting fun. Don't forget your picnic! (Sunday)

Relive the magic of Jack and the Beanstalk with a concert at the New York Botanical Garden, where kids can learn about featured instruments and get involved. Sign us up! (Sunday)

A meaningful way to show appreciation for mom: Milagros Day Worldwide's walk, benefiting the survivors of domestic violence, starts at Brooklyn Bridge and ends with a multicultural concert fest. Get movin'. (Sunday)

Start Mother's Day Sunday right with a cheery TasteBuds Kitchen event that helps you transform a cupcake into a mum for mom. Too cute. (Sunday)

Launching Sunday, NYC Wildflower Week celebrates the city's 778 native plants with scavenger hunts, bug box making, flora walks, and much more. Here's the buzz. (Sunday)