Spring Break in Prospect Park

April 2–6, Join Prospect Park Alliance for family-friendly activities at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, Lefferts Historic House, Carousel and Tennis Center. 

Nature Exploration, 12–4 pm
Prospect Park Audubon Center, Free
Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation. Activities include:

  • Discovery Pack, 12–3 pm: Prospect Park Alliance invites you to get inspired by nature with our new Discovery Packs, a ready-to-go kits filled with nature activities for families.
  • Bird Nerd Game Hour, 1–2 pm: Learn about birds and nature in this fun, mildly competitive hour of puzzles, Bingo, card games, and more!
  • Animal Encounter, 2-3 pm: Join Alliance Naturalists in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection. This program starts promptly at 2 pm.
  • Nature on the Go!, 3-4 pm: An Alliance Naturalist will lead children and families to areas near the Audubon Center, where you can learn about the nature that is all around us. This program leaves promptly at 3 pm.

Spring Cleaning, 2–4 pm 
Lefferts Historic House, $3 Suggested Donation
Join Prospect Park Alliance at the Lefferts Historic House to help prepare for spring! Wash clothes, spread wood chips, rake leaves and enjoy more spring cleaning fun. Participants will be rewarded with fresh apple cider. Volunteer to assist Alliance staff during Spring Break programs.

Carousel Rides, 12–5 pm 
Children’s Corner, $2.50 per ride, $11.50 for a book of 5 tickets, free with Alliance Family Supporter membership. 
Celebrate the start of spring with a first ride of the year on the Park’s beloved 1912 carousel. Join the Alliance at the Family level and your family (up to 4 people) will receive unlimited rides on the Carousel for a full year!

Spring Break Tennis Program, 1–4 pm
Prospect Park Tennis Center, $80 per day. Players must register in advance.
Spend spring break at the Prospect Park Tennis Center! Prospect Park Alliance offers intensive group instruction for adults and children of all levels of experience. Our accomplished staff of tennis professionals gives players personal attention while they acquire game fundamentals and increase their skill level. Learn More and Sign Up.