A New Yorker's Guide To Passover Events

UPPER WEST SIDE, NY — Passover is coming up on April 1, which means it's time for all who celebrate to offload their chametz, stock up on kosher-for-passover treats and plan some meaningful celebrations.

New York City has several ways to celebrate Passover, ranging from traditional to Jew-ish, like the 33rd Annual City Winery Seder with Don Lemon, Hebrew Union College's Passover Palooza, and the Jewish Museum's Freedom Art Jam.

Whether you're looking for family fun or a reflective community experience, Patch has rounded up all the best ways to celebrate the season below. Chag sameach.

Celebrate Passover at the Russian Tea Room

Celebrate Passover in style at The Russian Tea Room all week long with a festive menu paired with Seder plates and optional Haggadahs and kosher wine. Classics like gefilte fish, matzo ball soup, and white borscht, with elevated mains like pan-seared scallops, mint-crusted lamb chops, apricot-glazed duck, and filet mignon.

• When: April 1-9

• Where: Russian Tea Room, 50 West 57th St., New York, NY 10019

Tkiya Brooklyn's Pre-Passover Jam

Families with little ones can get a jump on Passover — and squeeze in one last bagel — at this kid-friendly event hosted by Tkiya and PJ Library. Expect music, stories, crafts and plenty of bubbles, all geared toward children ages 5 and under.

• When: March 29
• Where: The exact location will be shared after registration.

New York Workers Circle School Passover Seder

Looking for a Passover celebration with a modern, social-justice lens? This secular seder on the Lower East Side blends tradition with a fresh perspective — equal parts playful and reflective. Expect everything from improvised skits, Yiddish songs, and big-picture conversations about liberation.

• When: March 29
• Where: Event location will be shared after RSVP.

Freedom Art Jam: Passover Family Day

A full-on Passover party is coming with this art-meets-music extravaganza for families. Kids can dance along to sets by ShirLaLa, then dive into a lineup of hands-on activities. Think crafting your own matzah cover, sketching in the galleries, and helping build a giant Passover-themed installation.

• When: March 29
• Where: The Jewish Museum, located at 1109 5th Ave., New York, NY 10128

Downtown Passover Palooza

Kids ages 0-8 and their grown-ups can hop into the Downtown Passover Palooza for crafts, activities, a festive sing-along, and a special holiday treat.

City Winery's 33rd Annual Seder

This isn’t your typical Seder — it blends ritual, music, humor, politics, and activism to revisit the story of liberation and confront modern-day oppression. Highlights include ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon asking the Four Questions with a twist, superstar David Broza, plus comedians, rabbis and activists joining the table.

• When: March 30
• Where: 25 11th Ave., New York, NY 10011

Bubby's Seder

Bubby’s in TriBeCa is opening its doors for both nights of the Passover seder, perfect for first-timers and seasoned celebrants alike. This self-led Seder lets guests bring their own Haggadah and enjoy a festive dinner.

• When: April 1-2
• Where: 120 Hudson St, New York, NY 10013

92NY & Romemu Community Seder

Celebrate Passover with a warm, welcoming community seder centered on tradition, music and connection. Expect soulful singing, a retelling of the Exodus story and a full holiday meal with wine — no prep required. Just show up, settle in and enjoy an evening of reflection, laughter and good company.

• When: April 2
• Where: 92NY, 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, 10128

Lunar Collective's 2026 Passover Seder

Celebrate Passover with the LUNAR Collective’s NYC Hub for a Seder that blends community, storytelling and shared tradition. Using their community-created Haggadah, 'Dancing In Between,' the evening reflects on identity, transition and freedom across cultures. Open to Asian Jews and allies, the event features ritual, song, and conversation around the Seder table.

• When: April 5
• Where: Event location will be shared after RSVP.

Matza Mania

Looking to keep the Passover energy going after dark? This late-night “Matza Mania” party brings the holiday to the dance floor. The bash kicks off at 10 p.m. at Fifty Four NYC, promising a high-energy night out with a Passover twist — less seder, more scene.

• When: April 4
• Where: Fifty Four NYC, 226 East 54th Street, New York, NY

Celebrate Passover at Ci Siamo

This four-course, family-style Passover dinner brings a seasonal, chef-driven menu to an intimate private dining room setting. Expect dishes like matzo with ramps, lamb lasagna, fried chicken with herbs and lemon, and braised stracotto, plus beverage pairings and dessert to finish.

• When: April 7
• Where: Ci Siamo, 440 West 33rd St. New York, NY 10001

For questions, email Miranda.Levingston@Patch.com.