PaleyWKND in NYC

PaleyWKND is on in New York City! The Paley Center for Media is throwing an immersive, once-in-a-lifetime, family-friendly celebration in the heart of midtown Manhattan. The good news is that you are invited to join the fun. Read on for all the details on how to join the celebration.

The PaleyWKND Event:

PaleyWKND will be taking over 52nd Street between 5th and 6th Avenues from Saturday 10/1 to Sunday 10/2/22. The festivities kick off with a Members-only opening night celebration on Friday September 30th. The immersive experience including over two dozen world-class companies, iconic media brands, and major sports leagues is FREE to the public. Paley Center Members can experience PaleyWKND in VIP style with exclusive Members-only hours, fast-track lanes, and other VIP perks. Guests can reserve their free tickets for timed entry or access VIP Membership information HERE.  

THERE’S MORE…

PaleyWKND will host character appearances featuring Captain America, Black Panther and Spider-Man. Peppa Pig will be on hand to help Hasbro present screenings of Peppa Pig, My Little Pony: Make Your Mark, Power Rangers: Dino Fury Season 29, and the trailer of Transformers: EarthSpark. Nickelodeon favorites SpongeBob SquarePants, Chase & Skye from PAW Patrol and Blue from Blue’s Clues & You! will also be on hand to delight young fans.

The Details:

A complete lineup of organizations participating in PaleyWKND can be found HERE.

Events and participants subject to change.

MARVEL:

Marvel Fans assemble!  Appearances by Captain America, Black Panther and Spider-Man will bring super hero fun to PaleyWKND,

NICKELODEON:

One-of-a-kind experiences will immerse fans in the world of Nickelodeon’s hit shows, including Santiago of the Seas, That Girl Lay Lay and Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan. Guests will also get to step into the upcoming feature-length movie Blue’s Big City Adventure, coming exclusively to Paramount+ this fall. Fan-favorite costumed characters, including Chase and Skye from PAW Patrol, Blue from Blue’s Clues & You! and SpongeBob Squarepants, will be on hand for photo ops. And kids and families get a chance to partake in Nick’s greatest honor and get SLIMED! Fans will also have an opportunity to try their hand at hosting “NFL Slimetime,” creating their own Slimelights video, just like series hosts Nate Burleson and Young Dylan!

HASBRO:

In addition to experiences with Hasbro’s most popular games and toys, Hasbro is presenting screenings. The excitement includes “Peppa Pig,” “My Little Pony: Make Your Mark,” “Power Rangers: Dino Fury Season 29,” and the trailer of “Transformers: EarthSpark.” Peppa Pig will join fans at the screening in the Bennack Theater, while out on the street, Murph, the first-ever official NERF mascot, will help people of all ages unleash the play in the NERF blaster zone.

HEARST MEDIA:

Food Network Magazine Editor-in-Chief Maile Carpenter, author of the brand’s bestselling “Recipe-A-Day Kids Cookbook,” will be on site to demonstrate easy techniques for creating fun food at home. Also on site, Mo Rocca, host of Hearst Television’s “Innovation Nation,” will talk to guest inventors including Ann Makosinski and Nick and Karl Rinne.

MATTEL:

Fans can be among the very first audiences to experience episodes from the second half of Season 1 of Mattel’s “Barbie: It Takes Two”. Viewers can join Malibu & Brooklyn on fun-filled adventures that take them from the beach to the big city.

Sports Play At PaleyWKND:

National Hockey League:

Do you have what it takes to shoot the puck like a pro? Put your hockey skills on display at the NHL Accuracy Challenge!  Fans can also head inside to view The Stanley Cup® up close.

National Football League:

Slime comes to the gridiron with an interactive NFL Slimetime green screen that mimics the popular gameday experience. Fans can also show off their footwork and tackling skills on a mini turf field or head inside to view The Vince Lombardi Trophy and the full collection of all 56 Super Bowl Rings up close.

National Basketball Association:

The NBA and WNBA will host Jr. NBA basketball clinics on 52nd Street, providing kids and families with the opportunity to hone their dribbling, passing, and shooting skills alongside members of the NBA family.  Fans can also head inside to view The Larry O’Brien Trophy up close.

Major League Baseball:

MLB presents the interactive PLAY BALL experience, part of their global initiative to encourage youth to play the many different ways baseball and softball can be enjoyed. Kids and fans will get to take a swing and test their fielding skills in special MLB batting and fielding cages. Fans can also head inside to view The Commissioner’s Trophy up close.

Pro Sports League Championship Trophies:

For the first time ever as part of a public exhibit, all four major professional sports league championship trophies will be on display inside the Paley Museum for special photo opportunities:
  • Major League Baseball: The Commissioner’s Trophy
  • National Basketball Association: The Larry O’Brien Trophy
  • National Football League: The Vince Lombardi Trophy
  • National Hockey League: The Stanley Cup

Gaming & Interactive Entertainment:

PaleyGX is offered year-round in the Paley Museum’s state-of-the-art gaming studio and VR lab. The ultimate gaming experience will remain open all weekend for game play. Fans can also participate in exciting interactive experiences, Game Zones, and gaming activities in featured pavilions on 52nd Street.

PLAY STATION:

PlayStation 5 and a variety of games including Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Horizon Forbidden West, and more will be available to play in the PaleyGX studio. With lightning–fast speed, breathtaking immersion, and stunning games, you will see that with PlayStation 5, “Play Has No Limits.”

NINTENDO:

The Nintendo Switch and a library of Nintendo titles will be in the PaleyGX studio, while on the street, fans can enter the Nintendo Game Zone which will feature Splatoon 3 competitive play and Nintendo Switch gaming stations.

XBOX:

XBOX joins PaleyWKND for Saturday and Sunday with games and giveaways!

EA SPORTS:

Gamers can test their skills on EA Sports’ newest releases, Madden NFL 23, Formula One and FIFA 23.

TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC:

Join Take-Two Interactive at PaleyGX and experience cutting edge game play with NBA2K, WWE2K, and more.

PaleyWKND VIP Access

Paley Center Members will enjoy VIP access! Exclusive, Members-only hours; Member fast-track lanes and exclusive celebrity, athlete, and character meet-and-greets. Also included is as an invitation to the Red Carpet Preview Cocktail Reception, which kicks off the event on Friday, 10/30. The Paley Center invites all New Yorkers and visitors to join its special membership community and enjoy special benefits year-round. Individual and family memberships are fully tax deductible.

YOU CAN READ ABOUT MORE FUN AT PALEY CENTER HERE.