- April Street Fairs and Festivals -- The warmer weather means it's street fair season in New York City. Find out where to go for street fairs and festivals in April.
- 2009 Gen Art Film Festival -- Check out seven nights of groundbreaking film, followed by seven fabulous parties at New York's hottest nightspots at the Gen Art Film Festival.
- Macy's Flower Show -- Welcome spring at Macy's spectacular annual flower show. The 2009 Macy's Flower Show will run from Sunday, April 5 through Saturday, April 18, 2009 and feature flowering cherry trees, 10 specialty gardens, flamingo topiary centerpieces, and flowers of every color and variety imaginable. For additional information, contact the Macy’s Flower Show® hotline at (212) 494- 4495, or for guided tours call (212) 494-2922.
- Passover in New York City -- Celebrate Passover in New York City. Attend a Passover Seder and enjoy food, storytelling, and music with the whole family.
- New York City Easter Parade -- See the world's most elaborate Easter bonnets parade down Fifth Avenue.
- Spring 2009 Spa Week in New York -- Indulge in discounted spa treatments at New York's hottest spas from April 13-19, 2009.
- New York International Auto Show -- Check out the hottest new cars, see a real Transformer, and enter to win a new Porsche 911 Carrera. The show runs from April 10-19, 2009.
- Earth Day 2009 in New York City -- Support a green New York and celebrate Earth Day at great events and concerts in Central Park, at Grand Central Terminal, and all around the city.
- Hands On New York Day with New York Cares -- Join New York Cares and thousands of other volunteers on Saturday, April 25th for spring cleaning and revitalizing of NYC parks, gardens, playgrounds, schools, community centers, and homeless shelters. It's a great way to participate in National Volunteer Week, April 19-25, 2009.
- 2009 Tribeca Film Festival -- See the hottest new films, mingle with celebs, and support downtown Manhattan at the annual Tribeca Film Festival.
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