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Easter Parade & Easter Bonnet Festival

Every year on Easter, New Yorkers don their best and most elaborate hats and head to the streets of Manhattan (well 5th Ave & 50th Street to be exact) for the annual Easter Bonnet Festival. This informal affair has become one of the local's favorite events, as people just roam the streets looking at each other's hats. Look carefully and you'll also see some celebs joining in the fun. No need to arrive early as everyone will be welcome to join in the fun and roam the streets together.

March 27 2016 / 5th Ave @ 50th Street

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Orchid Show

"Each year the New York Botanical Garden chooses a different theme, like regions of the world, to showcase in its annual Orchid Show. In the resulting exhibition, thousands of brilliantly colored orchids are displayed in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. Marvel at the beauty of these flowers while surrounded by lush settings depicting the natural habitat from which they came. Past shows have featured orchids from Cuba and Brazil."--nybg

Orchid Show (through April) / 2900 Southern Blvd. Bronx, NY 10458 / New York Botanical Garden / nybg.org

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St. Patrick's Day Parade

"Whether you hail from the Emerald Isle is of no consequence—on St. Patrick's Day, everyone can lay claim to being at least a little bit Irish (even the City's bagels and beer, which can be got in green for the occasion). The parade itself lays claim to being the oldest (it was first held in 1762) and largest of its kind in the world. Clad yourself in kelly for the event and watch bagpipers, marching bands and assorted revelers from near and far as they march up Fifth Avenue from 44th Street to 79th Street. The parade starts at 11am and typically ends between 4:30 and 5pm" --nycgo.com

March 17 / Fifth Avenue & 44th St. / nycstpatricksparade.org

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Pause Play @ the 14th St. Y

Family Friendly event presented by the Downtown Jews. PAUSE/PLAY, an innovative Saturday afternoon of Shabbat programming, this Saturday. With recreational activities for adults and children at an event designed for the diverse Downtown Community. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for kids under 18 and $30 Family Tickets when purchased in advance online. Day of ticketing is $15 for adults, $10 for kids under 18 and $40 family tickets.

March 12 / 344 East 14th Street, NY, NY, 10003 / 14streety.org/pauseplay

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The Armory Show

Since its inception in 1999, the Armory Show has become the world’s leading art fair devoted exclusively to contemporary art, known for featuring works directly from artists' studios. In 2009, the Armory Show–Modern, dedicated to historically significant modern and secondary market works, made its debut, joining the fair’s celebrated contemporary program, known for featuring works directly from artists’ studios.

March 3-6 / Piers 92 and 94 / thearmoryshow.com

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New York Drone Film Festival

Join the New York Drone Film Festival on March 5th and 6th to watch this year's best films shot on drone. Drone photography and films are the latest craze and here's the best of the best. If you want to see some visually inspiring aerial footage from around the world then this will be the place to do it.The festival will take place both in Manhattan and in NJ. For more details please visit their website.

MAR 5-6 / Midtown / nycdronefilmfestival.com

New York International Children's Film Festival

Join the NYICFF over the next 3 weeks for film made with kids ages 3-18 in mind. The festival is fun for all ages. The organization's goal is " to support the creation and dissemination of thoughtful, provocative, and intelligent film for children and teens ages 3-18. The Festival experience cultivates an appreciation for the arts, encourages active, discerning viewing, and stimulates lively discussion among peers, families, and the film community." Do purchase tickets early, tickets are also available on a first come first serve basis on the day of the event, but don't count on that!

FEB 26 - MAR 20 / Chinatown / nyicff.org

New York International Children's Film Festival

This weekend the Japan Society Presents: Adaptation of Haruki Murakami’s short story The mundane life of a young Japanese housewife plagued by insomnia offers a window into a haunting and beautiful sleep-deprived world. Obie Award-winning theater companies Ripe Time and The Play Company offer a physical theater piece adapted from Haruki Murakami’s short story Sleep (Nemuri). New York-based director Rachel Dickstein leads a trailblazing creative team of women including text by Japanese-American playwright Naomi Iizuka and set design by Obie Award and 2015 MacArthur “Genius” Grant winner Mimi Lien. Sleep examines how we push against the constraints of everyday life, transgress and rebel, and free fall through broken boundaries set up by society. Original score by the NewBorn Trio.

FEB 26 - MAR 20 / Midtown West / japansociety.org

NY Rangers Game

A Ranger's game. After a couple of great seasons, going to a Rangers game is an exciting NYC thing to do. Then again just about any sporting event at Madison Square Gardens is a great idea. You can get the latest Rangers schedule here: Ranger's schedule Since the Rangers have been hot, you'll want to plan ahead and get tickets early. The season lasts until April so there's still time

Madison Sq. Garden / rangers.nhl.com

Westminster Dog Show

Join hundreds of dogs and their fans at the annual Westminister Dog Show. Once again the show will take place at Madison Square Garden. Join in the fun and find out which pooch will be Best in Show. "The Westminster Kennel Club is America's oldest organization dedicated to the sport of purebred dogs." Founded in 1877, it is by far the most prestigious award that can be crowned on a pooch in the world. Come watch these amazing canines compete and find out which one reigns supreme.

Feb 15-16 / Madison Square Garden / westminsterkennelclub.org

Lunar New Year Parade

Head to Chinatown Manhattan for the annual Lunar New Year Parade. East Houston Street to Canal Street (bet. Forsyth and Chrystie Sts.). See a color display of dragon dancers and traditional musicians as they make their way through the streets of Chinatown. Firecrackers will help liven the crowd. This year the parade will start at 1 pm, but be sure to get there early so you have a good spot to take photos from. This year will bring in the year of the Monkey.

February 14 @ 1 PM / Chinatown / betterchinatown.com

Pause/Play

This Family Friendly event at the 14th Street Y is presented through the Downtown Jews. PAUSE/PLAY, an innovative Saturday afternoon of Shabbat programming, this Saturday. With recreational activities for adults and children at an event designed for the diverse Downtown Community" Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for kids under 18 and $30 Family Tickets when purchased in advance online. Day of ticketing is $15 for adults, $10 for kids under 18 and $40 family tickets. For more information, please visithttp://www.14streety.org/pauseplay

Feb 6 / 344 E 14th St (btwn 1st& 2nd Ave) New York, NY 10003 / 14th Street Y / 14streety.org