New York moms are a busy bunch. But should you find a few hours here and there, cross these quintessential NYC experiences off your bucket list.

Hunt down a Wafels & Dinges truck and have breakfast for dinner.
 
Stroll through the West Side Community Garden in March, when over 15,000 tulips will be in bloom—or help spread new seedlings in November.
 
Share a slice of the Chocolate Layer Cake at the Chocolate Room.

Sit on the front steps of the Met and watch the street performers.
 
Order an Onion Volcano at the newly renovated and re-opened Benihana.
 
Rent a retro Radio Flyer trike (available in pink, too) from the Plaza Hotel’s Eloise Tricycle Garage and take it for a spin in Central Park ($20-$40; 212.546.5454).

Make your own Muppet Whatnot at FAO Schwarz.

Watch the dragon dancers at the Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade & Festival on January 29th; parade starts at 1pm in Little Italy.
 
Bring the family—and the camera—on the Staten Island Ferry for a skyline-framed photo shoot.

Take in a grown-up movie during nap time at City Cinema’s stroller-friendly “Crybaby Matinee,” Wednesdays at 11am; 210 E. 86th St. 212.744.1999.
 
Hit Bonpoint’s bi-yearly blow-out sample sale (which traditionally takes place in October and May).
 
Get tickets to Annie (if you can).