May 13 & 14, 2023

11 a.m.–5 p.m. | At the Garden

The most spectacular spring landscape New York City has to offer is the setting for live music, games, picnicking, and more.

Music on the Lawn

Uptown Vinyl Supreme – Saturday & Sunday; 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

The Bronx-based DJ collective kicks us off with live vinyl spinning celebrating the analog roots of music, party, and dance culture. Create your own collage using archival images of the crabapples, daffodils, and lilacs at NYBG with Bronx Community Collage!

3D Rhythm of Life – Saturday & Sunday; 2–5 p.m.

With the group’s fusion of Latin and Afro-Caribbean grooves, 3D Rhythm of Life’s music will lift your spirit and move your body to new heights! Packed with an abundance of energy, funk and charisma, their exhilarating live and recorded performances are an experience not to be missed!

Lawn Games – Enjoy an assortment of family-friendly games—from Cornhole and Ladder Toss to Hoola Hoops.

Crafting with Mom! – 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

• Card for Mom
• Gift for Mom
• Flower for Mom

Face Painting – 1–4 p.m.

Get your face painted with a whimsical design in the spirit of spring. Highlighted by Time Out New York Kids as one of the six best party entertainers in NYC, Face Art by Melissa is NYC’s premier face painting company and an NYBG Mother’s Day favorite! Melissa and her team of amazing artists will transform you and your child into princesses, tigers, butterflies, or ninjas… or wherever your imagination takes you!

May 13 & 14, 2023

11 a.m.–5 p.m. | At the Garden

The most spectacular spring landscape New York City has to offer is the setting for live music, games, picnicking, and more.

Music on the Lawn

Uptown Vinyl Supreme – Saturday & Sunday; 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

The Bronx-based DJ collective kicks us off with live vinyl spinning celebrating the analog roots of music, party, and dance culture. Create your own collage using archival images of the crabapples, daffodils, and lilacs at NYBG with Bronx Community Collage!

3D Rhythm of Life – Saturday & Sunday; 2–5 p.m.

With the group’s fusion of Latin and Afro-Caribbean grooves, 3D Rhythm of Life’s music will lift your spirit and move your body to new heights! Packed with an abundance of energy, funk and charisma, their exhilarating live and recorded performances are an experience not to be missed!

Lawn Games – Enjoy an assortment of family-friendly games—from Cornhole and Ladder Toss to Hoola Hoops.

Crafting with Mom! – 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

• Card for Mom
• Gift for Mom
• Flower for Mom

Face Painting – 1–4 p.m.

Get your face painted with a whimsical design in the spirit of spring. Highlighted by Time Out New York Kids as one of the six best party entertainers in NYC, Face Art by Melissa is NYC’s premier face painting company and an NYBG Mother’s Day favorite! Melissa and her team of amazing artists will transform you and your child into princesses, tigers, butterflies, or ninjas… or wherever your imagination takes you!