Jackie Robinson Day and More Things To Do this Weekend in NYC

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. Sponsored Don’t miss your chance to catch the adrenaline-driven daredevils of Cirque Mechanics in [Zephyr]( at New Victory Theater. Seats are limited; the show ends April 16. [Jackie Robinson Day and More Things To Do this Weekend in NYC]( [Join NYC Parks and community partners for the an annual celebration of Jackie Robinson Day in Jackie Robinson Park. Photo by Jody Mercier] Looking for the best things to do in New York City this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend. We're sending out spring break with a weekend full of celebrations. The pipes are calling at the [Tartan Day Parade](. The Meatpacking District salutes April showers with a [Red Umbrella Runway show]( and families can prep for Earth Day at the [Brooklyn Children's Museum]( and [in Union Square](. We're also celebrating Jackie Robinson's historic debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking the MLB color barrier in 1947, with parties in [Jackie Robinson Park]( and at [his namesake museum downtown](. Our [Family Activity Calendar]( is the best resource for kid-friendly events and activities in NYC, and our [Spring Fun Guide]( has even more seasonal must-dos. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Visiting CityPickle at Wollman Rink with Kids: NYC's New Pickleball Destination]( [CityPickle has opened up 14 pickleball courts spread across Wollman Rink for the spring, summer, and early fall.] Pickleball, the fast-growing, [easy-to-play, all-ages racket sport]( has a brand new home in NYC: CityPickle has taken over Wollman Rink in Central Park for the spring, summer, and early fall. Bringing with it 14 pickleball courts, CityPickle is the largest pickleball installation in NYC and offers 196 bookable hours daily between now and when it closes up shop in October so the [famed ice skating rink]( can have its valuable real estate back. To test out the kid-friendliness of CityPickle, we rounded up a pack of 9- and 10-year-old pickleball novices and took a CityPickle lesson. From learning about the kitchen to dinks, drives, and serves, read on for our experience and to learn how you can get in the pickleball game yourself at CityPickle this season. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( Sponsored April is the last chance to save on [Chelsea Piers Summer Camp]( offered in both the Chelsea and Brooklyn locations. Brooklyn-based camps include daily swim! Find the best things to do in NYC this month with our Best of April Activities Guide! [View The Guide >]( 🌈 BEST OF APRIL 🌈 [28 Spring Day Trips near NYC]( Get outdoors and enjoy a day trip to a nearby state park, sculpture garden, or hiking trail. [Read More >]( ⭐ SPONSORED ⭐ [Earth Rocks! Fest at BCM]( Explore conservation, recycling, urban farming, and space during fun-filled week at BCM during spring break! [Read More >]( 🌷 SEASONAL GUIDE 🌷 [Spring Fun Guide]( Spring fairs, farm visits, and more seasonal fun! [Read More >]( 🌈 BEST OF APRIL 🌈 [Spring Festivals & Fairs in NYC]( From Easter to Earth Day, hit these spring carnivals and fests in April. [Read More >]( 🌈 BEST OF APRIL 🌈 [53 Things To Do on an NYC Staycation]( Make your next vacay a staycation with these picks. [Read More >]( 🌈 BEST OF APRIL 🌈 [Find Cherry Blossoms in NYC]( NYC's flowering cherry trees are an annual delight of spring: Here's where to see them. [Read More >]( Copyright © 2023 Mommy Poppins, All rights reserved. You are getting this email because you subscribed to our newsletters on MommyPoppins.com Our mailing address is: Mommy Poppins 511 Avenue of the Americas #504New York, New York 10011 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from all Mommy Poppins emails](. [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Pinterest]( [YouTube](