Family Day: Spring Fest

Carnegie Hall Presents Family Day: Spring Fest
Presented by World Projects Corporation

Enjoy free, interactive, and fun musical activities and performances in Carnegie Hall’s Resnick Education Wing. Family Day is an anticipated musical adventure that returns each season with brand-new themes and activities. This April, join us for a celebration of all things spring. Stop by for a visit or stay for the whole afternoon! Activities are ongoing from 12 PM to 4 PM. Free Event.

Mainstage Performances:

Enjoy live concerts that feature People of Earth and Michael Hearst and the Unusual Creatures. Learn about some of the planet’s most unusual creatures, and dance along to vibrant sounds with our featured performer Erica Olivares Bowen.

Spring Sing:

Welcome springtime as you sing along to festive songs that celebrate nature and the beauty of planet Earth. Artists Emily Eagen, Skye Soto Steele, and Eleni Arapoglou lead this interactive singing experience that the whole family can enjoy.

Musical Sound Garden:

Make music come to life in the exploratory and adventurous “sound garden” facilitated by James Shipp and Brian Drye. Families get to improvise on melodic and rhythmic instruments to recreate nature’s sounds—from rainstorms to ocean waves to a walk through a forest.

The Nest:

Join an interactive and musical story time with Connecting the Dots in Music’s “The Nest,” a tale about the ways we build community. During this performance, families can engage with musicians from Ensemble Connect.

Families can also contribute to an accompanying art installation that explores the themes of home and community.

Coloring Station:

Color beautiful springtime images to celebrate music, animals, and nature. Families can also play with interactive sound generators to fill the space with nature sounds of their choosing.

Instrument Build and Play:

Join music ensemble Bash the Trash to build your very own instruments from recycled materials. With your illustrious new creations, play along in a live performance celebrating sea turtles and learning about ocean clean up.

Sound Meditation:

Looking for a more soothing experience? Travel on a peaceful journey of sound in this deep-listening meditation that explores our connection with nature. This calm space features instruments from around the world and is led by Michele Schifferle-Marzulli and Eileen Moran.

Quiet Zone and Family Care Room:

Need a calming place to recharge? Take a break in the Quiet Zone, which is designed for families seeking a quiet area. Or take advantage of our Family Care Room, which is open to families attending to personal needs like infant feeding.

Free admission is granted on a first-come, first-served basis.