Michael Douglas Also Plays Daddy with his two Children In NY as Catherine Zeta-Jones Relaxes in A Jazz festival

Michael Douglas and his children Dylan and Carys were spotted making the most of the sunshine in New York this weekend.

The trio made their way through the city to Central Park, where they enjoyed a leisurely stroll before heading back to their apartment.

Douglas tried to remain incognito in a baseball cap and sunglasses as he carried the bags for the family day out, while Carys and Dylan ran on ahead.

Daddy daycare: Michael Douglas enjoyed a day out with children Carys and Dylan in New York over the weekend

One person absent from the day out was Douglas' wife Catherine Zeta-Jones, who was photographed enjoying the live music on offer at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival over the weekend.

It's been a difficult few months for the family, as Zeta-Jones revealed in April that she had sought treatment for bipolar II disorder, spending five days at a mental health facility in Connecticut.

The actress sought help after struggling to cope with the trauma of Douglas’s battle with throat cancer - he was given the all clear in January.

Leading the brood: Douglas carried the group's bags as they made their way to the park

Leisurely stroll: Carys appeared to be enjoying herself as she spent some time with her father

'This is a disorder that affects millions of people and I am one of them,' she said in a statement to People magazine.

'If my revelation of having bipolar II has encouraged one person to seek help, then it is worth it.'

However, after her treatment, Zeta-Jones appears to be back on track, judging by pictures of the 41-year-old actress at the festival looking happy and relaxed while spending time with her mother Pat.

Zeta-Jones has been in Louisiana to film her new comedy movie Playing the Field alongside Uma Thurman and Dennis Quaid.

Fun in the sun: Catherine Zeta-Jones looked like she was enjoying herself with her mother Pat at The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival earlier today

All smiles: Catherine and Jimmy Buffett's wife Jane enjoy watching the action on stage

Meanwhile, Douglas, 66, spoke recently about his pride after Zeta-Jones revealed she was suffering from bipolar disorder.

He told Oprah Winfrey on her U.S. chat show: 'I said, 'I've got my oldest son in federal prison. My ex-wife is suing me, and I've got cancer'.

'It's kind of hard for the wife to say, "I'm depressed". I think that probably played a big part of it. She's got to be stoic and deal with all the stuff that I'm going through.

'I think she's relieved that she has a better understanding [of the disorder]. I'm so proud of her for kind of analysing, taking care of it and getting some help.'