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Carnegie Hall Presents

Family Day: Spring Fest

Sunday, April 30, 2023 12 PM Resnick Education Wing
Spring Family Day by Chris Lee
Enjoy free, interactive, and fun musical activities and performances in Carnegie Hall’s Resnick Education Wing. Recommended for families with children ages 3-10, Family Day is an anticipated musical adventure that returns each season with brand-new themes and activities. This April, journey through a celebration of the earth, nature, and all things spring! Activities are ongoing from 12 PM to 4 PM. 

Part of: Family Days and Family Events

Free admission is granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that masks will be optional for this event.

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Spring Sing

Sing along to songs about spring, nature, and the beauty of the earth with artists Emily Eagen, Ash Phillips, and Onome Djere.

Musical Sound Garden

Make new music in an exploratory “sound playground” using instruments to reflect the sounds of nature, facilitated by James Shipp and Brian Drye.

Songs for Unusual Creatures

Celebrate some of the most bizarre animals on the planet—and some of the most bizarre musical instruments—with Michael Hearst and his band.

Quiz Tables

Check out digital activities and quizzes on the brand-new Carnegie Hall Kids Portal.

Mainstage Performances

Groove along to live performances by LADAMA and Natu Camara!

Musical Migrations

Participate in an immersive art installation that celebrates where you come from and the music you carry with you, facilitated by artist Yazmany Arboleda.

Instrument Building

Build your own instruments from recycled materials with educational music ensemble Bash the Trash. Then, join in a live performance and play along on your new creations!

Calm Zone

Find a moment of quiet in the Calm Zone, where you can relax with soft lighting, cozy cushions, and musical books.

Sound Journey

Travel on a soothing journey through the sounds of nature in this peaceful, deep-listening experience that features instruments from around the world, led by Michele Schifferle-Marzulli and Eileen Moran.

Family Days are made possible, in part, by endowment gifts from Linda and Earle S. Altman, The Irene Diamond Fund, Mr. and Mrs. Lester S. Morse Jr., and the Henry and Lucy Moses Fund.

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