A Bundle of Fun
Here are some fun activities to do this April!
It’s Cherry Blossom Season in Brooklyn Botanic Garden
In the popular Brooklyn Botanic Garden, you can expect a yearly bloom of cherry blossoms. From April 1st to the end of the month is the official time of the Cherry Blossom exhibit at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Watch the Easter Parade & Bonnet Festival on April 9th
Each year on Easter, celebrants don festive finery and show off their very best bonnets along Fifth Avenue. The annual Easter Parade & Bonnet Festival moves from 49th to 57th Street from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on April 9th. Look out for all the ravishing hats and make sure you look your best!
See Macy’s Flower Show in full bloom (through April 10)
The Macy’s Flower Show is the department store’s iconic, annual ode to springtime and it has finally sprung again in Herald Square. Head over to see thousands of gorgeous blooms brightening the interior and exterior of Macy’s with jaw-dropping window displays and enormous indoor installations. This event will be running through April 10th at Macy’s Herald Square (151 W. 34th St).
Listen to unique concerts by candlelight
Enjoy a host of concerts illuminated by candlelight and performed by live musicians in some of the most iconic venues in New York.
Take a spin on the Beast
Hold on to your hats as you blast across New York Bay on the ride of your life. The Beast is a luxury jet boat and one of the fun things to do in NYC for adrenaline junkies. Take in the panoramic sights of midtown and lower Manhattan and bounce along to live music on this watery roller coaster journey. Keep your cameras handy for the Statue of Liberty!
Take in a Broadway show
The answer to whether you should or should not see a Broadway show when visiting New York in April is crystal clear: YES! What is not always as clear, however, is which show to pick. In order to help you out, we’ve found an overview of the absolute best Broadway shows in NYC in April!
See the Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden (through April 23)
The New York Botanical Garden supports over one million living plants in its extensive collection. It is truly a beautiful experience to explore over 50 different gardens and from the exhibitions, to the gift shop, to hands-on experiences for kids, this oasis of plants is a great day out for families! This year, in an impressive greenhouse, you can admire the 20th Orchid Show from February until April. This year the motto of the exhibition is “Natural Heritage”. Guest designer is artist Lily Kwong, who used art objects and her Chinese roots to inspire visitors to reflect on their own life stories for this exhibition.
Explore outstanding immersive photography at Fotografiska
Discover photography from a new perspective in this unique museum and gallery space. New York’s groundbreaking photography museum, Fotografiska showcases eclectic captivating exhibits, featuring some of the most interesting contemporary artists and photographers. It houses three floors of galleries, displaying everything from landscapes and intimate portraits to documentary exhibits and abstract works. After the immersive gallery experience with expertly curated collections, check out the museum’s cafe and bar for delightful meals and drinks.
Take a spring stroll along the High Line
Go on a fun adventure in New York’s only public park above street level—the High Line. It was built on a historic freight line, and you can experience the Chelsea neighborhood from a whole new vantage point.
Visit Little Island at Pier 54
Not far from the Meatpacking District and the High Line, Little Island is something very special—a park on 132 beautiful tulip-shaped concrete stilts in the Hudson River.
See the views at NYC’s newest observation deck, SUMMIT ONE
Located on the top three floors of one of the tallest skyscrapers in Manhattan is an immersive, multi-sensory experience with art installations, floor to ceiling mirrors, and of course, BIG views.
Explore the dazzling depths of NYC nightlife at this critically-acclaimed cirque variety show
If you’re looking for a night of world-class entertainment, an evening at the Rose Room is just the plan for you. The Rose Room is a circus speakeasy in Midtown that brings the best nightlife entertainment weekly. Blending old-world vaudeville with NYC’s underground circus scene, this alluring late-night performance is not for the faint of heart!
Smorgasburg Season in Brooklyn starts!
Smorgasburg Food Market is one of the hottest open-air food markets in New York City. Starting April 1, Brooklyn’s most beloved flea market is back in business – stop by Williamsburg on Saturdays or Prospect Park on Sundays to sample some of the nearly 100 different food stalls!
and last but not least!
Dine al fresco at Fresco by Scotto
Our outdoor dining will bloom into a spring paradise! Perfect for wining and dining with friends and family!
