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Tuesday, August 9
The PAW Patrol Experience
Save the day with the beloved adventurous canines in an immersive, interactive play adventure inside always-fun toy store CAMP. Live out rescue team dreams through themed environments, games, and activities. Prices vary by date & time.
Suggested Ages: Toddlers to 8Pop In The City
Walk and bounce through an inflatable structure that has been installed in the heart of Midtown for 4 weeks only. Explore giant slides, giant ball pits, cool lighting special effects and live entertainment with lots of photo ops. Each timed session lasts 30 minutes.
Suggested Ages: AllRye Playland
This charming beach-side amusement park, in operation since 1928, has lots of cute rides for little ones and a few roller coasters for those taller and more daring including the historic wooden dragon coaster. * Small enough that it can all be done in one day. Colorful, creative decor include giant toy soldiers and fireman…
Suggested Ages: AllOpen Hours at Environmental Education Center
Get to know Brooklyn Bridge Park with monthly educational themes, a 250 gallon aquarium filled with critters from the East River, a 10’ scale model of Brooklyn Bridge Park, crafts, a reading corner, and much more. Drop-in hours three afternoons a week offer the opportunity for self-led investigation with guidance by expert educators to…
Suggested Ages: AllAlamo Drafthouse Kids Camp Lower Manhattan
See favorite family movies on the big screen at a cool theater with comfy seats and an extensive concessions menu (that can be ordered from your seats). Selections change each week, ranging from recent animated favorites (The Croods, Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs) to timeless classics (Spirited Away, The NeverEnding Story).
Suggested Ages: AllBAAND Together Dance Festival
Five of the city’s most iconic dance companies - Ballet Hispánico, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, and Dance Theatre of Harlem share the spotlight and an outdoor stage with dancers and pieces from across the companies featured each night. Daily at 5 pm, join all-ages dance workshops taught…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyYouth Basketball Clinics
Join Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy for 2-hr basketball clinics led by KING Hoops, NYC’s premier youth basketball organization. Learn basketball basics as head coaches lead participants through drills and games. Recommended for ages 7-17. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Every Tuesday through August 30. Advanced online registration and waivers required, although…
Suggested Ages: 7 to 14+Brooklyn Shakespeare Festival: Romeo + Juliet
See an energetic, fast paced and passionate version of Romeo + Juliet at the outdoor MainStage theatre in IC Courtyard 1/2. Shows begin June 22nd. See our guide to Industry City.
Suggested Ages: 6 to 14+, Adult FriendlyDance in HRPK: Bollywood & Bhangra
Join Bollywood & Bhangra group lessons from Ajna Dance Company, founded to foster diversity and inclusion by making Indian dance and culture more accessible to all. Originating in India, these dance forms highlight rhythm, expression and passion. Bhangra, particularly, is a high-energy folk dance with origins in Punjab, India, a dance now learned and loved…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyStargazing on the High Line
Head to the High Line each Tuesday night for a walk along the park and a chance to take a closer look at the stars. Peer through high-powered telescopes provided by the knowledgeable members of the Amateur Astronomers Association to see rare celestial sights. Free and open to visitors of all ages. No RSVP is…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyWednesday, August 10
Cap’n’s Commute
Join Cap'n Crunch aboard an S.S. Guppy-inspired commuter ferry ride that will make stops at five ports around Manhattan and Brooklyn (Pier 11 at Wall St, Pier 16 at South Street Seaport, East 34th St. in Manhattan, N. Williamsburg at N. 6th St. and Kent Ave, Battery Park City at Vesey St. and North End…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyFamily Fun at Backyard At Hudson Yards: Mo’ Flow Play Classes
Union Square Play and ByHear! host play classes for ages 0-5 outdoors at Hudson Yards. Experience the magic of open-ended immersive play. Classes include: * Mo' Flow Play Classes A sensory play experience designed by Jennie Monness. Monday-Wednesday & Friday-Saturday 9:30am, 10:45am, 12:00pm, 3:15pm, 4:30pm * Ramblin' Dan Music Sing, play instruments, and feel…
Suggested Ages: Babies to 5Catch-and-Release Fishing
Borrow fishing poles for catch-and-release fishing at the Harlem Meer. Try to hook largemouth bass, pumpkinseed sunfish, bluegill sunfish, carp, and chain pickerel. Poles plus instructions and bait (corn kernels) available at the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center, on the north shore of the Meer. See our guide to Central Park.
Suggested Ages: AllThe DiscOasis
Central Park's Wollman Rink transforms into a glittering roller-disco paradise with art installations, photo ops, and soundscapes curated by Groovemaster Nile Rodgers. Skate and dance on a beautiful rainbow rink among pretty trees (though unshaded; bring water & sunscreen). From 10:00am-4:30pm, book one-hour or three-hour open skating sessions. From 5:30-10:00pm, enjoy dazzling lights, live DJs,…
Suggested Ages: 3 to 14+, Adult FriendlyMoMA Drop-in Drawing
Look closely as you sketch art, people, and architecture during drop-in drawing sessions in the Sculpture Garden. No experience needed. Stools and drawing supplies provided. Prompts available in English and Spanish. See our guide to MoMA.
Suggested Ages: AllCali Co Cat Story Time
Enjoy fun, games and stories with Cali Co Cat and her carousel pals by Le Carrousel.
Suggested Ages: Toddlers to 8First Discoveries at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Explorers up to 5 years old (and their caregivers) can pot up a plant, create a craft, read a story, and use senses to explore nature at special Discovery Garden activity stations designed for toddlers. Activities rotate weekly. Drop-in. Free with Garden admission. All programs are outdoors and canceled in inclement weather. Check the website…
Suggested Ages: Babies to Adult Friendly, Adult FriendlyCreative Breaks on Little Island
Visit Little Island for weekly artmaking, dance, storytime music and more activities for all ages with teaching artists and guest organizations like The GIANT Room, Oye Group, Free Black Women’s Library, New Victory Theater, Alvin Ailey, Greenwich House Music School and Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Art Stop by the Art Cart for DIY…
Suggested Ages: AllSeaport Discovery: Exploring our Waters with Eric Carle
Visit a discovery room of maritime-themed art by the late Eric Carle, beloved creator of picture books for young children, at The South Street Seaport Museum. Huge immersive murals bring families into Carle's book, A House for Hermit Crab, and the cargo-ship adventures of 10 Little Rubber Ducks. Activities include meeting a live hermit crab,…
Suggested Ages: 2 to 8Karma’s World at Rockefeller Center
TV show Karma’s World, a celebration of children’s creative self-expression, takes over the iconic FAO Schwarz store for an immersive experience. Interactive activations include toy demo stations, dance spotlights, a charity sneaker drive and more. Executive Producer, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, will stop by to sign Karma’s World merch between 1:30-2:30pm. See our guide…
Suggested Ages: AllGROOVE NYC: Dance for Kids
Learn to self express through dance and music with social-emotional support in lovely Socrates Sculpture Park. Designed for kids 5-10 years old with parents & caregivers also welcome. No RSVP or pre-registration required.
Suggested Ages: 5 to 10The Puppet Cycle: Small World Stories
Artist-created puppets bring to life two original short plays and a musical number. Jen Silverman’s Frown Town looks at the upside of feeling down, and Dipika Guha’s Elephantasia features a pachyderm who dreams of flight. Performed on a solar powered movable stage—a specially adapted cargo bike—that will tour selected locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn. From…
Suggested Ages: AllSummer Jazz Sensations at Dante Park
Enjoy free outdoor jazz performances presented by the Lincoln Square BID The summer concert series, curated by saxophonist Eric Person, celebrates the neighborhood’s rich musical culture in a jewel like park in the heart of Lincoln Square with lots of tables and chairs to lunch and listen. Grab food from nearby Épicerie Boulud and…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyBroadway Rhythm
Enjoy the sounds of different local music artist each week on Broadway plaza between 39th and 40th Streets,.
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyPiano in Bryant Park
Visit the Bryant Park Upper Terrace to hear New York City’s finest ragtime, stride, and jazz pianists. Different musicians featured weekly. See our guide to Bryant Park.
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlySail Pioneer
See the sights of New York Harbor, the magnificent Lower Manhattan skyline, and Governors Island from the decks of the historic 130-year-old schooner Pioneer. Grab a halyard to help raise a sail or simply sit back and enjoy the view. Bring a picnic lunch or dinner, afternoon snack, beverages, or a bottle of wine to…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyChildren’s Film Festival Seattle
Dive into exciting adventures and vibrant colors with this joyful collection of award-winning and audience favorite short animated films from Children’s Film Festival Seattle. These short films tell big stories about creatures both great and small and will take you on a trip around the world with stop-motion, hand-drawn, and other amazing animation techniques. Features…
Suggested Ages: 3 to 14+Hippo Playground Summer Concert Series
Follow up a free concert by local singer-songwriters by splashing among the fun hippo statues. Rain date is the following day. Bring a blanket or just dance around. This well maintained playground in lovely Riverside Park has swings, wooden and metal play equipment, slides, a spray shower, picnic tables, benches, sand pit, a drinking fountain…
Suggested Ages: AllBrooklyn Bidge Park Kayaking
Glide along the East River on kayaks from the volunteer-run Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse (Pier 4 Beach). All levels welcome. Advanced registration required. Kids under 14 must ride in a double kayak with an adult except on Sundays from 12 pm to 2:30 pm when kids age 7 or older can paddle alone (as long…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyFree Ballet Hispánico Dance Classes
Take free dance classes with acclaimed local dance troupe Ballet Hispánico in a lush three-acre green space by a new luxury apartment building. On Saturday mornings, kids ages 3-10 can learn styles ranging from Rumba Flamenca to Afrobeats. On Thursday evenings, adults learn salsa, Afrobeats, hip-hop and more.
Suggested Ages: 3 to 14+, Adult FriendlyLive Music at Industry City
Enjoy socially distanced live music - Irish Bossa Nova, Jazz, Funk, 90s covers and more - Wednesday-Friday evenings and Saturday & Sunday afternoons at this public art & high design hub.
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyJazzmobile SUMMERFEST 2022
Enjoy free outdoor concerts by a diverse roster of jazz icons and emerging artists playing jazz in all of its forms, including straight-ahead, swing, blues, Latin, Afro-Cuban and more.
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlySummerStage
Established and emerging artists present distinctly New York genres including salsa, jazz, hip-hop, indie rock, reggae, Afrobeat, soul, pop, global, contemporary dance, and many more in an outdoor arena in Central Park (plus 12 local community parks across the city). Check out weekly free shows are splurge for tickts beneifta shows that support City Parks…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlySeaport Dance Nights
You think you’ve got the moves, but do you? Here’s your chance to Strut your stuff at 90-minute dance events that include a 45-minute dance lesson led by instructors from the Emmanuel Pierre-Antoine Dance Studio, followed by a 45-minutes dance party where guests can put their newly learned skills to use. Held on scenic Seaport…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyFree Waterline Square Park Concerts
Enjoy free music and dance performances at a lush three-acre green space. On Mondays, classical cellist Luke Krafka perform; a variety of talented artists take to the stage on Wednesdays. Seating is first-come, first-served; the lawn opens at 5pm. Bring your own blankets and picnic.
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyFree Shakespeare in the Park: As You Like It
Public Works’ acclaimed musical production of Shakespeare's As You Like It returns to Central Park, bringing together its diverse ensemble of both professional actors and community members from across New York. Adapted by Shaina Taub and Director of Public Works Laurie Woolery, featuring music and lyrics by Taub, this ambitious work of participatory theater has…
Suggested Ages: 12 to 14+, Adult FriendlyThursday, August 11
$34 Tickets for The Play That Goes Worng
A week late, the off-Broadway slapstick comedy The Play That Goes Wrong celebrate the nation's obsession with sharks with its own SHARK WEEK at any performance from August 11-14, offering $34 tickets available online and at the New World Stages Box Office (340 W 50th Street). The show's creators said, "Sharks and comedy are a…
Suggested Ages: 7 to 14+, Adult FriendlyFamily Fun at Backyard At Hudson Yards: Puppetsburg
See a boisterous and culturally savvy kids' puppet show with a lovable cast of characters. At 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am Outdoors at happening Hudson Yards.
Suggested Ages: Babies to 5Discovery Carts
Experiment, learn, and play together in the Discovery Garden. Hands-on stations throughout the garden’s meadow, woodland, and marsh habitats and in the vegetable, garden encourage families to explore nature together. Drop-in. Free with Garden admission. All programs are outdoors and canceled in inclement weather. Check the website for updates. See our guide to Brooklyn…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyMetropolitan Museum Of Art Storytime
Look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture books; then continue your adventure with a self-guided gallery hunt in the Museum. Geared toward families with children ages 18 months–6, but all ages welcome. Space is limited; first come, first served. See our guide to the Met.
Suggested Ages: Toddlers to 6