What To Do In New York: The April Edition by Teddy Fitz

Teddy Fitz loves Spring in New York! This month, he decided to share his favorite things to do in the city during April.

Take A Bus Tour
There are lots of different bus tours of New York, that will give you a great tour of the city! If it’s your first time in New York, it will give you a good overview of the city and if you’re short on time then it’s the perfect way to make sure you see all the sights!

Visit Central Park
Now that the weather is starting to warm up, it’s the perfect time to visit Central Park! With the warmer weather, the park comes to life and it’s a great way to pass a day! Make sure you check out our blog on everything there is to see and do in Central Park.

Orchid Show New York Botanical Garden
Running until 22nd April, 2019, the Orchid Show takes place at the New York Botanical Garden. The theme for this year’s festival is The Orchid Show: Singapore. The display features thousands of orchids in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. There are also a number of special evenings so that visitors can enjoy this wonderful show are dark. With lots to see and do, this is worth a visit.

Easter Parade
Each year, on Easter Sunday (April 21st) the streets of Manhattan come alive with spring colors and flowery bonnets as part of the annual Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival. Visitors and residents alike have the opportunity to see "paraders" wander along Fifth Avenue from 49th to 57th Streets! Beginning at 10am, all wearing an Easter Bonnet are welcome to join.

Earth Day
An annual event, now in it’s 50th year, Earth Day is being held in New York City on the 22nd April, at Union (E. 17th and Broadway) Artists will create live works of art on site during the event around various environmental themes inspired by the conversation around the Green New Deal. This event is free and open to the public.

Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival NYC
Noted as one of the prettiest festivals in New York, The Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival includes the best and most beautiful elements of Japanese culture. Enjoy lots of different activities all while being surrounded by gorgeous, pink-petal trees at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The Sakura Matsuri is on Saturday, April 27 band Sunday, April 28, 2019. The event runs from 10am to 6pm each day.

Easter Parade
Each year, on Easter Sunday (April 21st) the streets of Manhattan come alive with spring colors and flowery bonnets as part of the annual Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival. Visitors and residents alike have the opportunity to see "paraders" wander along Fifth Avenue from 49th to 57th Streets! Beginning at 10am, all wearing an Easter Bonnet are welcome to join.