Family Day: Baila! Canta! Celebra!
Part of: Nuestros sonidos, Family Days, and Family Events
Free admission is granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Mainstage Performances
Enjoy live concerts that feature Sonia De Los Santos, Folklore Urbano NYC, and DJ Perly.
Afro-Latin Rhythms
Make music with loved ones and neighbors using your most important instrument: You! Join artists from Belongó in a group improvisation jam. Through vocal rhythms and body percussion, this one-of-a-kind activity will have you moving to the beat!
Brazilian Conducting
Explore traditional Brazilian music and dance in this workshop led by Priscila Santana, Gabriele Leite, and Fernanda de Silveira. Learn about Brazilian instruments and conduct your own musical masterpiece, all while dancing the samba!
Bomba y Plena
Do you like dancing? Do you like drumming? Do both! Learn exciting rhythms and dances of Puerto Rican bomba and plena with artists from Los Pleneros de la 21. Families can move their feet to the beat and play traditional instruments in this exciting activity.
Mapping Melodies
Enter an immersive art installation led by The People’s Creative where you can learn about, celebrate, and contribute your own musical sounds from around the world.
Coloring Station
Color beautiful images from the official Nuestros sonidos festival art by Sol Cotti!
Instrument Build and Play
Join music ensemble Bash the Trash to build your very own instruments from recycled materials. With their illustrious new creations, children can then play along in a live performance that celebrates Latin music traditions in America.
Quiet Zone and Family Care Room
Need a calming place to recharge? Take a break in the Quiet Zone 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.
Additional support is provided by The Charles E. Culpeper Fund of the New York Community Trust.