Independence Day Scavenger Hunt
All ages. Free with Museum admission.
Hunt high and low in the New-York Historical Society on our scavenger hunt celebrating our nation’s independence. Families will search for the horse tail from King George’s statue, George Washington’s cot, and other 4th of July treasures. When finished, enter our raffle for Liberty the Dog!
History of Ice Cream
All ages. Free with Museum admission.
I scream, you scream! Come experience popular flavors of the past and help us crank up batches of 18th and 19th century ice cream recipes. Families will experience both familiar flavors like mint, and unfamiliar flavors like orange flower water; use a historic ice cream crank, and then taste test the results!
Macy's Sunday Story Time: Cinco de Mayo
Recommended for children ages 4–7.
Celebrate Mexican independence and heritage by reading letters that cousins Charlie and Carlitos send each other from Mexico and the United States! Then enjoy hearing all about Mouse’s misadventures during the Cinco de Mayo festival at the city park—will Cat spoil his fun?
Dear Primo: A Letter to My Cousin by Duncan Tonatiuh
Cinco de Mouse-o by Judy Cox
Support for the Macy's Sunday Story Hour provided by the Macy's Foundation.
Macy's Sunday Story Time: Easter
Recommended for children ages 4–7.
In preparation for the Easter Egg decorating contest, Hoppi visits all of his bunny friends for inspiration. Just when he thinks he’ll never make an egg beautiful enough to win the contest, he finds a special egg to work with—but will the Easter bunny approve? Join us to find out!
The Easter Egg by Jan Brett
Support for the Macy's Sunday Story Hour provided by the Macy's Foundation.
