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Looking for kids activities and events near you in the New York area this weekend? NYMetroParents produces the largest family event calendar in the city for parents just like you who are looking for kids events today and this weekend. Use the filters below to sort for kids events near you, by age range, and more. If you’re looking for recommendations, our editors round up their picks for the best kids events in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Long Island, Westchester and Rockland.
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Garden Creativi-Tea
- Aug. 03, 2021, 1-3pm
- The Voelker Orth Museum
- 149-19 38th Avenue, Flushing
- All Ages
- $12; $5 individual; free for children younger than 3 years
Join the The Voelker Orth Museum in the garden to make Wearable Felt Flowers & Bugs! Adorn yourself and make one to gift. The museum will ...
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Garden Creativi-Tea
- Aug. 10, 2021, 1-3pm
- The Voelker Orth Museum
- 149-19 38th Avenue, Flushing
- All Ages
- $12; $5 individual; free for children younger than 3 years
Join The Voelker Orth Museum for Watercolor Painting in the Garden. Whether you have painted with watercolor or would like to give it a try, t...
Port Outdoors
- Jul. 29, 2021, 4-10pm
- Main Street
- Port Washington Blvd. to Mackey Avenue, Port Washington
- All Ages
- FREE
Main Street becomes a pedestrian mall as restaurants set up outdoor cafes and stores have sidewalk sales. Entertainment on the Main Stage.
Daily Dose of DUMBO: Melissa Smith, the Magician's Assistant
- Jul. 29, 2021, 5pm
- DUMBO Archway
- 155 Water St., DUMBO
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
The magician is sick in bed but the show must go on! Enter, “The Magician’s Assistant,” who blunders onstage and has to entertain...
A Kid's Life on the Jewish Lower East Side: A Walking Tour
- Jul. 29, 2021, 11am
- Museum at Eldridge Street
- 12 Eldridge Street, New York
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- $15; $10 per child
Wondering what it was like to grow up on the Lower East Side in the early 1900's? Find out on this walking tour designed for children and their...
Movies Under the Stars: Megamind
- Jul. 29, 2021, 8-11pm
- Orchard Beach: North Picnic Area in Pelham Bay Park
- Middletown Road & Stadium Avenue, Bronx
- All Ages
- FREE
Grab a blanket and enjoy a movie! This summer, NYC Parks will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs. Movies begin at dusk. T...
Movies Under the Stars: Pokemon Detective Pikachu
- Jul. 29, 2021, 8:30-11pm
- Sara D. Roosevelt Park
- East Houston Street to Canal Street, between Chrystie Street and Forsyth Street, Lower East Side
- All Ages
- FREE
Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film! Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighbor...
Movies Under the Stars: Sonic The Hedgehog
- Jul. 29, 2021, 8:30-11pm
- Gorman Playground
- 30 Ave., 25 Ave. bet. 84 St. and 85 St., Elmhurt
- All Ages
- FREE
Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film!
Powered with incredible speed, Sonic The Hedg...
River & Blues: Rev Sekou & The Freedom Fighters
- Jul. 29, 2021, 6pm
- Robert F. Wagner, Junior Park
- 20 Battery Place, New York
- All Ages
- FREE
The River & Blues Concert series celebrates over 20 years of world-class blues on the Hudson River in beautiful Wagner Park. This week the seri...
Pacha Fiesta, a pre-release concert with Flor Bromley and friends
- Jul. 29, 2021, 10am
- Pier I, Riverside Park South
- Riverside Drive between 65th and 72nd Streets, Upper West Side
- All Ages
- FREE
Flor Bromley is releasing a new album for kids titled “Pachamama” and she wants you to be a part of the fun! Summer on the Hudson is ho...
Rock to Your Own Beat
- Jul. 30, 2021, 3-3:45pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- Online
- Tween
- FREE
Use digital song-making software to make your very own music, and work together with your friends to trade beats and melodies and create something ...
Wessthampton Beach Project A Complimentary Night of Music and Ballet
- Jul. 30, 2021, 8-10:30pm
- The Great Lawn
- 35 Main Street, Westhampton Beach
- All Ages
- Reserved seating is available for a $25 donation
The Westhampton Beach Project, scheduled for July 30 and July 31, is the third of a free annual event that brings a combination of Opera, Ballet an...
Biggest Little Farm - Films on the Farm
- Jul. 30, 2021, 6pm
- Hilltop Hanover Farm
- 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights
- All Ages
- $20
The Friends of Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center invite you to this new and exciting outdoor film series! "Biggest Little F...
Top Gun
- Jul. 30, 2021, 7pm, doors open; Movie begins at sunset
- Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
- Pier 86, West 46th Street at Twelth Avenue, Hell's Kitchen
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- FREE
Join the Intrepid Museum for a free outdoor screening of the action-adventure classic�Top Gun�on the ship?s Flight Deck, under the stars. ...
Outdoor Adventure with Ranger Eric
- Jul. 31, 2021, 10-11:30am
- Sands Point Preserve
- 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point
- All Ages
- $16; $6 per child; $12 members; $2 members per child
Biologist and ranger Eric Powers knows the Preserve’s wildlife and landscape like the back of his hand after years of leading marvelous natur...
iPhone Photography: Documenting Your Art with the Tools You Have
- Jul. 31, 2021, 1-4pm
- The Norwalk Art Space
- 455 West Ave, Norwalk
- Teen
- FREE
Have you created inspiring artwork lately but feel intimidated by how to save or share it digitally? Join the Norwalk Art Space's resident arti...
KiDS NEED MoRE DRiVE-iN MoViE NiGHT Series: The Karate Kid
- Jul. 31, 2021, 9pm
- Costello's Ace Hardware & Garden Center of Copiague
- 705 Montauk Highway, Copiague
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- By donation, it costs $35 per car to run the program
Enjoy Drive-in Movie fun while raising money for a good cause! All proceeds benefit kids with life-threatening illness.
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!
- Jul. 31, 2021, 7:30pm
- Prospect Park Bandshell
- 141 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- FREE
This summer-long outdoor concert and performance series celebrates talent from around the world and around the block.
Pride on the Farm
- Jul. 31, 2021, 11am-4pm
- Queens County Farm Museum
- 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park
- All Ages
- $12; $8 ages 3-12; free for children 2 and younger
Celebrate Pride and Community with the LGBT Network for the first Pride event at Queens Farm. Enjoy live music, hayrides and a bushel of fun!
Trains, Buses, Ferries, Oh My! Transportation in BPC
- Jul. 31, 2021, 11am-12pm
- The Skyscraper Museum
- 39 Battery Place, New York
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- FREE
Come along for the ride and explore the variety of public transportation options within Battery Park City and nearby! With subways, ferries, bike p...
Watson Adventures’ Wizard School Virtual Scavenger Hunt
- Jul. 31, 2021, 5-6:30pm
- Watson Adventures
- Online
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- $19 per person
Grab your magic wands for a wizarding adventure that takes you to museums across America in search of art that echoes characters, places, and magic...
2040 - Films on the Farm
- Jul. 31, 2021, 6pm
- Hilltop Hanover Farm
- 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights
- All Ages
- $20
The Friends of Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center invite you to their new and exciting outdoor film series! "2040" is being ...
Bicycle Rodeo
- Jul. 31, 2021, Call to schedule an appointment
- Safety Town
- 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville
- All Ages
- FREE
This event encourages children to learn how to safely ride their bikes in a mock-roadway, kid-sized setting. Participants of all ages will be evalu...
Under The Sea Summer Event
- Jul. 31, 2021, 10-11:30am
- Glitter and Glam at Paramus Park
- 700 Paramus Park, Paramus
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- $59.95
Princess Ariel hosts a morning of dancing, canvas painting, glittery make-up, and magical mani fun!
...Music in the Air: Lawnchair Theater- A Midsummer Nights Queen
- Jul. 31, 2021, 6:30-9pm
- Bedford Playhouse
- 633 Old Post Rd, Bedford
- All Ages
- $25
LawnChair Theatre returns to the Playhouse Lawn with a musical adaptation of Shakespeare's renowned fantasy-comedy that the whole family can ro...
IN PERSON The Tide Pool
- Jul. 31, 2021, 11-11:30am
- The Westchester Children's Museum
- 100 Playland Parkway, Rye
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- $5 per child; Free for Members. Museum admission not included: $9; $8 seniors; free for members and children younger than 1 - Advanced Registration Required
A *NEW* 30min drop-in program with Marine Biologist Kyle, from the Marine Education Center. Each "wave" delivers fresh nutrients (in...
Movies Under the Stars: The Wizard of Oz
- Jul. 31, 2021, 8-11pm
- Stars and Stripes Playground in Seton Falls Park
- E 233rd St., Bronx
- All Ages
- FREE
Grab a blanket and see a movie! Movies begin at dusk. This event is FREE and open to the public, but seating is limited.
The Wizar...
Movies Under the Stars: Moana
- Jul. 31, 2021, 8:30-11pm
- Dry Dock Playground
- Szold Place, East Village
- All Ages
- FREE
Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film! Grab a blanket and enjoy a movie! Movies begin at d...
Movies Under the Stars: Onward
- Jul. 31, 2021, 8:30-11pm
- Astoria Heights Playground
- 30th Road, between 45th and 46th streets, Astoria
- All Ages
- FREE
Two teenage elf brothers living in a post-magical world stumble upon a spell that can bring their father back to life. They embark on an epic, hear...
TriWizard Tournament
- Jul. 31, 2021, 2:30-3:30pm
- Teen Center at The Patchogue-Medford Carnegie Library
- 160 West Main Street, Patchogue
- Tween, Teen
- FREE
Represent your wizarding school and compete to win the TriWizard cup! Register.
...Westhampton Beach Project: A COmplimentary Night of Music and Ballet
- Jul. 31, 2021, 8-10:30pm
- The Great Lawn
- 35 Main Street, Westhampton Beach
- All Ages
- Reserve a seat for a $25 donation
The Westhampton Beach Project, scheduled for July 30 and July 31, is the third of a free annual event that brings a combination of Opera, Ballet an...
Traditional Felting & 18th & 19th C Amusements for Children
- Jul. 31, 2021, 10am-1pm
- Westhampton Beach Historical Society
- 101 Mill Road, Westhampton Beach
- All Ages
- FREE
Come, learn and experience from local historians the traditional art of felting of fleece and 18th & 19th C amusements for children.
...LuHi Arts Academy Open House
- Jul. 31, 2021, 9am-12pm
- Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School
- 131 Brookville Road, Glen Head
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- FREE
The LuHi Arts Academy is excited to announce their upcoming Open House. Meet their talented team of instructors, tour the classrooms, and lear...
Aladdin in Concert
- Jul. 31, 2021, 5pm
- Bergen Performing Arts Center
- 30 N. Van Brunt St., Englewood
- All Ages
- $25
In the middle-eastern town of Agrabah, Princess Jasmine is feeling hemmed in by her father?s desire to find her a royal groom. Meanwhile, the Sulta...
Bankra Caribbean Culture Festival
- Jul. 31, 2021, 12-8pm
- St. Alban's Park
- 169 St., Merrick Blvd., Marne Pl. bet. Linden Blvd., Sayres Ave., and 111 Rd., Queens
- All Ages
- FREE
Bankra Caribbean Culture Festival: The Biggest Event That Celebrates The Cultural Diversity Of The Caribbean Is Here Again, but This Time In Person...
Woke Baby Book Fair
- Jul. 31, 2021, 1pm
- Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
- Lincoln Center Plaza, New York
- Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- FREE
From July to September, Mahogany L. Browne is Lincoln Center's first ever poet-in-residence, curating monthly virtual and in person events in a...
Dragon Boat Family Festival: Afternoon Session
- Jul. 31, 2021, 2-4pm
- Museum of Chinese in America
- 215 Centre Street, New York
- All Ages
- FREE
Don’t miss the boat! Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival (端午节) with a whole week of festivities, starting with an in-person Dragon Boat F...
Dragon Boat Family Festival: Morning Session
- Jul. 31, 2021, 10am-12pm
- Museum of Chinese in America
- 215 Centre Street, Little Italy
- All Ages
- FREE
Don’t miss the boat! Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival (端午节) with a whole week of festivities, starting with an in-person Dragon Boat F...
Puppet Time
- Jul. 31, 2021, 1-1:45pm
- Central Park Swedish Cottage Lawn
- W 79th. St. , Upper West Side
- All Ages
- FREE
Puppet? ?Time?? ?is? ??a? ?family-friendly? ?variety? ?show? ?featuring? ?songs? ?from? ?past? ??Swedish? ?Cottage? ?Marionette? ?Theatre? ??perfor...
Children's Fun Day
- Jul. 31, 2021, 12–4pm
- Luther Gulick Playground
- Delancey Street, New York
- All Ages
- FREE
Join Henry Street Settlement for the next Summer Saturdays. Children's Fun Day will have a magic show at 1:30 p.m., as well as face p...
Men in Black
- Jul. 31, 2021, 7:30pm, doors open; 9pm, film begins
- Skyline Drive-In
- 1 Oak Street, Greenpoint
- Teen, Adult
- $80 VIP car up to 7 passengers; $55 car up to 7 passengers; $35 motorcycle; $22 single outdoor seat
A police officer joins a secret organization that polices and monitors extraterrestrial interactions on Earth.�98 mins |. Rated PG-13 (for language...
Rock and Roll Playhouse Presented by Volvo: Music of Tom Petty
- Jul. 31, 2021, 1-2pm
- Industry City
- 274 36th St, Sunset Park
- All Ages
- $5
A family concert series, presented by Volvo,�Rock n? Roll Playhouse plays tunes from a rotating roster of artists for kids, and adults too. Expect ...
5th Annual Kingsland Wildflowers Festival
- Jul. 31, 2021, 4-9pm
- Kingsland Wildflowers Green Roof & Community Engagement Center
- 520 Kingsland Avenue , Greenpoint
- All Ages
- FREE
Enjoy a day of activities, art, entertainment, and educational opportunities on Brooklyn's premier green roof.�The Annual Kingsland Wildflowers Fes...
The Lion King (2019)
- Jul. 31, 2021, 8:15pm
- Hunters Point Parks Conservancy
- Center Blvd., Long Island City
- All Ages
- FREE
HPPC's signature movie series, CinemaLIC, is returning to Hunter's Point South Park this year with a screening�Lion King (2019). The movie will beg...
Beach Exploration
- Jul. 31, 2021, 11am-12pm or 2-3pm
- Garvies Point Museum
- 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove
- All Ages
- Included with admission: $5; $3 children 5-12
Explore the shoreline at Garvies beach along Hempstead Harbor. Search for crabs, clams, mussels, & more and learn about this interesting environmen...
Uniondale Community Festival
- Jul. 31, 2021, 1-6pm
- John J Byrne Community Center
- 800 Jerusalem Ave., Uniondale
- All Ages
- FREE
John J Byrne Community Center and Wolfpack United are jointly presenting this opportunity to welcome your family and friends to come out and enjoy ...
Rollin' on the Ridge with Skaterobics
- Jul. 31, 2021, 12:30-6pm
- Ridge Hill
- 1 Ridge Hill Blvd., Yonkers
- All Ages
- FREE
All ages and abilities are welcome for an outdoor skating pop-up on Market Street. Learn to skate or show off your classic moves. Skate or dance to...
Family Studio Art Workshop: Quilt Collage
- Jul. 31, 2021, 1-3:30pm
- Hudson River Museum
- 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- $8; $5 seniors 62 and older, veterans, students with ID; $4 ages 3-18; free for members and children younger than 3
HRM Junior Docents lead a series of creative quilting projects for ages 3?5 and 5?12, based on level of difficulty, using paper or fabric and glue....
Summer Socials: Outdoor Concert Series featuring The Shaves
- Jul. 31, 2021, 6-8pm
- Katonah Museum of Art
- 134 Jay Street Route 22, Katonah
- All Ages
- $25; $20 members; free for children younger than 12
Mark your calendars for a series of evenings with cool drinks, delicious food, live music and artmaking in the Museum?s Marilyn M. Simpson Sculptur...
Fun Saturday Mornings: Purple Rock Puppets Spinning Straw into Gold
- Jul. 31, 2021, 10-11:30am
- Nissen Carousel
- 30 West Broad Street, Stamford
- All Ages
- FREE
Spinning Straw Into Gold is a farcical retelling of the Rumpelstiltskin story. Rumpelstiltskin plays tricks on people! When he plays a trick on the...
Lewisboro Land Trust: Harry Potter Birthday Hike
- Jul. 31, 2021, 6:30-8pm
- Leon Levy Preserve
- 2-50 Smith Ridge Road, South Salem
- All Ages
- FREE
Harry Potter fans are invited to an evening hike through the enchanted woods at Leon Levy Preserve to celebrate the character?s birthday. Take a 1....
Fishing at the Gantries!
- Jul. 31, 2021, 10am-1pm
- Gantry Plaza State Park- Pier 4
- 4-09 47th Road, Long Island City
- All Ages
- FREE
Whether you're an experienced angler or a first time fisher, come discover the East River's catch of the day! Learn the basics of catch-and-release...
BridgeMusik SummerFest 2021 presents Faculty & Young Artist Concert #1
- Jul. 31, 2021, 4-6pm
- The Dewint House, George Washington Headquarters
- 20 Livingston Street, Tappan
- All Ages
- FREE
BridgeMusik presents�2021 BridgeMusik Summer Festival Faculty and Young Artist Concert #1.�The program will feature student performers alongside Kr...
Family Wellness Day with Smart Fit Fam, Inc.
- Aug. 01, 2021, 1-3pm, virtual; 1-4pm, in person
- Wyckoff House Museum
- 5816 Clarendon Road, East Flatbush
- All Ages
- FREE
Fun for ALL to enjoy fitness, wellness and nutritious games, activities, food, festivities and fun together in person (and virtual option).
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Sandcastle Contest
- Aug. 01, 2021, 11:30am–2pm
- Rockaway Beach
- Beach 117th Street, Rockaway Beach
- All Ages
- FREE
Show off your sand - sculpting prowess or admire others' handiwork at this 24th annual contest. Win prizes for several age categories. BYO buckets ...
Movies on the Lawn: The Incredibles (2004)
- Aug. 02, 2021, 7pm
- Ridge Hill
- 1 Ridge Hill Blvd., Yonkers
- All Ages
- FREE
Bring your chairs and blankets to the South Lawn for family friendly fun. Events are free (no tickets required) and seating is available on a first...
Mo'Mommies Sensory Play
- Aug. 03, 2021, 10:15am
- Hudson Yards
- Between 10th and 12th Avenues from West 30th to West 34th Streets., West Side
- Baby, Pre-school & younger
- FREE
Union Square Play has partnered with Hudson Yards and Coterie diapers to bring you play the Jennie Mo' way. Join Jennie Mo' at th...
Math Meets Major League Baseball
- Aug. 03, 2021, 6:30pm
- National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath)
- Online
- All Ages
- $15
Mathematician Max Ehrman finished his PhD at Yale and proceeded to an unusual career — as a researcher for Major League Baseball's Washin...
Nyack Exotic Car Show
- Aug. 03, 2021, 5-8pm
- Downtown Nyack, NY
- Main Street, Nyack
- All Ages
- FREE
Stroll the village and see hundreds of rare and exotic vehicles lined up on Nyack's Main Street from 5pm to 8pm. (Rain date: August 19) Stay fo...
Tykes Tuesday: Free Climb at Sky Tykes
- Aug. 03, 2021, 10am-12pm
- Palisades Center
- 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- FREE
Sky Tykes Adventure Course, Level Four, invites children under 48" to explore, climb, and conquer for free on the Sky Tykes Adventure Rop...
Living as A Woman in Ancient Egypt
- Aug. 03, 2021, 2pm
- New City Library
- Online
- Teen, Adult
- FREE
What kind of daily life, responsibilities, limitations and advantages did women have in Ancient Egypt? Were they treated well and respected? Could ...
Cupcake Decorating Showdown
- Aug. 03, 2021, 1-2pm
- Teen Center at The Patchogue-Medford Carnegie Library
- 160 West Main Street, Patchogue
- Tween, Teen
- FREE
Show off your creative foodie skills by decorating a cupcake and compete with others on who has the best decorating skills. Then bring home your yu...
Queens Dance Party
- Aug. 03, 2021, 7:30-9pm
- Queens Theater
- Flushing Meadow Park, Flushing
- All Ages
- FREE
Queens Theatre and Queensboro Dance Festival will present you the "Queens Dance Party" series: A series of 4 Tuesday evenings featuring a...
Electric Violinist at American Dream
- Aug. 03, 2021, 2-6pm
- American Dream
- 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford
- All Ages
- FREE
Celebrate summer at American Dream with live performances throughout the season. Joe Deninzon- Electric Violinist.
...Bruce Beginnings: Dinosaur
- Aug. 03, 2021, 11-11:45am and 1-1:45pm
- Bruce Museum
- 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- Free with admission: $10; $8 Students (5-22 w/ valid ID) and Seniors (65 & up); free for members and children younger than 5
Bruce Beginnings: Dinosaur Children, ages 2.5-5, and their caregivers are encouraged to explore the museum's collections and exhibitions throug...
Digital Bruce Beginnings - The Beach
- Aug. 03, 2021, 9-10am
- Bruce Museum
- 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- Free with admission: $10; $8 Students (5-22 w/ valid ID) and Seniors (65 & up); free for members and children younger than 5
Digital Bruce Beginnings - The Beach This program, for children ages 3 through 5 and their caregivers, is led by a museum educator and includes a d...
Saturday on the House
- Aug. 04, 2021, 11am-6pm
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
- 1071 Fifth Ave., Upper East Side
- All Ages
- FREE
The Guggenheim invites you to experience all of the exhibitions on view each Saturday that this program is offered.
Child Safety Seat Check
- Aug. 04, 2021, 3-7pm
- Selden Fire Department
- 44 Woodmere Place, Selden
- Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
The Suffolk County Sheriff's Office, along with certified technicians from the Brookhaven Highway Department, will be on hand to inspect car se...
India through the Jewish History Lens
- Aug. 04, 2021, 7pm
- New City Library
- Online
- Teen, Adult
- FREE
Join Irene Shaland on a virtual trip through layers of historic periods, artistic and architectural styles, and a multitude of cultural traditions ...
Speech and Motor Development for Children through Play
- Aug. 04, 2021, 12pm
- Vivvi
- Virtual,
- All Ages
- FREE
Childhood developmental milestones aren't where they used to be, and approaching them armed with the right information is key! Join Kimberly Mi...
Daily Dose of Dumbo: Story Time with Ms. Kat from Adams Street Library
- Aug. 05, 2021, 5pm
- Dumbo Archway
- 155 Water St, DUMBO
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- FREE
Brooklyn Public Library, Adams Street Branch offers activities specifically for kids. Following the kids activities, a DJ will spin in the Archway ...
What is the Orchestra'
- Aug. 05, 2021, 2pm
- New City Library
- Online
- Teen, Adult
- FREE
Think classical music is boring? Slow? Difficult to understand? Then this program is for you! Come learn what makes an orchestra exciting by explori...
Nyack Exotic Car Show
- Aug. 05, 2021, 6-9pm
- Downtown Nyack, NY
- Main Street between Franklin to Broadway, Nyack
- All Ages
- FREE
Stroll the village and see hundreds of rare and exotic vehicles lined up on Nyack's Main Street. (Rain date: August 19) Stay for dinner at one ...
Movies Under the Stars: The Goonies
- Aug. 05, 2021, 8-11pm
- Samuel N. Bennerson 2nd Playground Accessible
- 200 W 64th St., Upper West Side
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- FREE
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! Movies begin at dusk. This event is FREE and open to the public, but se...
Summer Sweets: Chocolate Narwhals
- Aug. 05, 2021, 9:30am-5pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Dive into chocolate with a Chocolicious molding and decorating kit! Pick up your kit beginning August 5. For grades K-6. Registration opens August ...
Kids: Giant Room- Runway Fashion
- Aug. 05, 2021, 4pm
- Southampton Arts Center
- 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
The GIANT Room is back with another popular program for kids. Families with kids 3 to 12 years old are invited to design, make, and put up an aweso...
Historic Neighborhood Walking Tours
- Aug. 06, 2021, 3pm
- Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden
- 421 East 61 Street, New York
- Adult, All Ages
- $10; free for members
Explore the neighborhood around the Mount Vernon Hotel Museum, and hear about the people and places that were there in the 19th century when the ar...
Jawonio Night at Rockland Boulders
- Aug. 06, 2021, 6:30pm, doors; 7pm, First Pitch
- Provident Bank Park
- One Provident Park Drive, Pomona
- All Ages
- $15
Come out for a fun night with the whole family at the Rockland Boulders game against Equip Quebec. Jawonio will also be throwing out the first...
Movie Night in Crocheron Park: Toy Story 4
- Aug. 06, 2021, 8:20-10pm
- Crocheron Park
- 35th Avenue and Cross Island Parkway, Bayside
- All Ages
- FREE
Enjoy this outdoor film screening in�Crocheron Park with your friends and family! Please bring your own lawn chair or blanket.
Toy Story 4: W...
Mother Goose and More
- Aug. 06, 2021, 10am-12pm
- Teen Center at The Patchogue-Medford Carnegie Library
- 160 West Main Street, Patchogue
- Baby, Pre-school & younger
- FREE
For children ages 2-35 months. Miss Mary will sing songs and rhymes, read a short story, and have a simple craft at this interactive outdoor progra...
FILM: Out of Africa
- Aug. 06, 2021, 8pm
- Southampton Arts Center
- 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton
- All Ages
- $10; free for kids
Initially set on being a dairy farmer, the aristocratic Karen Blixen (Meryl Streep) travels to Africa to join her husband, Bror (Klaus Maria Branda...
Gardening In The Park
- Aug. 07, 2021, 9am-12pm
- The Common Ground
- Rotary Park between Gillette and Candee Avenues, Sayville
- All Ages
- FREE
Spend the day surrounded by nature and help maintain the gardens of The Common Ground.
Parks & Public Art: Statues & Sculptures in BPC
- Aug. 07, 2021, 11am-12pm
- The Skyscraper Museum
- 39 Battery Place, New York
- Young elementary
- FREE
Battery Park City has a long history of public art projects and its parks are an outdoor gallery of sculptures and permanent art installations. Som...
Under the Sea Cookie Decorating-Video
- Aug. 07, 2021, 1-2pm
- Mt. Kisco Public Library
- Online
- All Ages
- FREE
Get ready for the return of Shark Week with this fun cookie decorating program! All ages. Sponsored by the Mount Kisco Library Board of Trustees Cl...
Farm Animals & Basket Weaving
- Aug. 07, 2021, 10am-1pm
- Westhampton Beach Historical Society
- 101 Mill Road, Westhampton Beach
- All Ages
- FREE
See and touch farm animals and learn how to weave.
...Drive-in Concerts: Street Fighter (Rolling Stones Tribute)
- Aug. 08, 2021, 6pm
- North Hempstead Beach Park
- 175 West Shore Road, Port Washington
- All Ages
- FREE
See Streetfighter as they take their audience on a decades long rock and roll journey from the psychedelic 60’s, through the 70’s and beyond.
Pickle Soup And Other Tales For The Curious
- Aug. 08, 2021, 1pm
- Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust
- 36 Battery Pl, Battery Park City
- All Ages
- Free, but $10 donations are encouraged
Join the Museum for “Pickle Soup and Other Tales for the Curious” by puppeteer and eccentric hostess Jenny Romaine, with Jewish ti...
My Reptile Guys
- Aug. 08, 2021, 2pm
- Sunken Meadow State Park
- 25A and Sunken Meadow Pkwy, Kings Park
- All Ages
- FREE
The Children’s Summer Theatre series offers families an opportunityto enjoy a free, fun and interactive show. A vehicle use fee may...
Magic of Amore
- Aug. 08, 2021, 2pm
- Valley Stream State Park
- Valley Stream State Park Road, Valley Stream
- All Ages
- FREE
The Children’s Summer Theatre series offers families an opportunityto enjoy a free, fun and interactive show. A vehicle use fee may...
FILM: The Edge of Existence
- Aug. 08, 2021, 8pm
- Southampton Arts Center
- 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton
- All Ages
- $15
The Edge of Existence highlights issues of human-wildlife conflict in the Serengeti ecosystem in Tanzania, where humans and wildlife are struggling...
Art Adventures: Sidewalk Art
- Aug. 08, 2021, 1-3pm
- Bruce Museum
- 1 Museum Drive , Greenwich
- All Ages
- Free with admission: $10; $8 Students (5-22 w/ valid ID) and Seniors (65 & up); free for members and children younger than 5
A drop-in program designed for children aged 4 and up and their families. In this program, participants will have the opportunity to craft fun and ...
Movies on the Lawn: Captain Marvel (2019)
- Aug. 09, 2021, 7pm
- Ridge Hill
- 1 Ridge Hill Blvd., Yonkers
- Teen, Adult
- FREE
Bring your chairs and blankets to the South Lawn for family friendly fun. Events are free (no tickets required) and seating is available on a first...
Free Workshop - Think Like a Digital Designer: Unplugged
- Aug. 09, 2021, 2:30-4:30pm
- Tech Girlz
- Online
- Tween, Teen
- FREE
In this workshop, students will learn how researchers, designers and developers use design thinking to create digital experiences like the ones in ...
The Garden Tourist’s Hudson River Valley
- Aug. 09, 2021, 7pm
- New City Library
- Online
- Teen, Adult
- FREE
The Hudson River Valley is rich with historic mansions, presidents’ summer retreats and stunning botanical gardens. Visit Kykuit, Boscobel, C...
Mini Golf
- Aug. 09, 2021, 1:30-3:30pm
- Teen Center at The Patchogue-Medford Carnegie Library
- 160 West Main Street, Patchogue
- Tween, Teen
- FREE
Stop by and make your way through a mini golf course!
...Jazz Saxophone & Keyboardist at American Dream
- Aug. 09, 2021, 2-5pm
- American Dream
- 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford
- All Ages
- FREE
Celebrate summer at American Dream with live performances throughout the season. Kyle Hill- Jazz Saxophone & Keyboardist.
...Town of Clarkstown Painting in the Park: “Sunset Lake”
- Aug. 10, 2021, 5:45-7:45pm
- Germonds Park
- 185 Germonds Road, West Nyack
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- $40
The Clarkstown Parks Board and Recreation Commission in cooperation with Nicolette Mia brings you a night in the park while painting a 16&rdqu...
Movement with Dionne Kamara
- Aug. 10, 2021, 10:15am, walkers; 11:15am, pre-walkers
- Hudson Yards
- Between 10th and 12th Avenues from West 30th to West 34th Streets., West Side
- Baby, Pre-school & younger
- FREE
Union Square Olay has partnered with Hudson Yards and Coterie diapers to bring you the best kids' movement teacher in town. Join Dionne Ka...
Tykes Tuesday: Free Skate Session + Skate Rentals
- Aug. 10, 2021, 12:30-2:30pm
- Palisades Center
- 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen
- FREE
Palisades Center Ice Rink, Level Four, invites children 14 and younger to cool down and have some fun for free at the NHL-sized Palisades Cent...
Fantastic Fins
- Aug. 10, 2021, 5-7pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
It's Shark Week! Explore the world of sharks with a variety of hands-on activities. For grades K-5. It's Shark Week! Explore the world of s...
Mom Brain: How to Outwit the Emotions of Motherhood
- Aug. 10, 2021, 2pm
- Virtual
- Online
- Adult
- FREE
Motherhood changes everything, right down to a woman’s brain chemistry. Join Clinical Psychologist and author of Mom Brain, Dr. Ilyse Dobrow ...
Bruce Beginnings: The Amazon Rainforest
- Aug. 10, 2021, 11-11:45am and 1-1:45pm
- Bruce Museum
- 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- Free with admission: $10; $8 Students (5-22 w/ valid ID) and Seniors (65 & up); free for members and children younger than 5
Children, ages 2.5-5, and their caregivers are encouraged to explore the museum's collections and exhibitions through picture books and hands-o...
Book it Forward with Ariel
- Aug. 11, 2021, 5-8pm
- Peninsula Public Library
- 280 Central Avenue, Lawrence
- All Ages
- FREE
Hindi's Libraries is partnering with Long Island resident Ariel Paskal to host a community book drop off event at Peninsula Public Library. Att...
Summertime in Old New York
- Aug. 11, 2021, 2pm
- New City Library
- Online
- Teen, Adult
- FREE
A breezy look at how the entertainment capital of the world passed the summer months before the arrival of air conditioning.
...Sensational Sharks
- Aug. 11, 2021, 6:30-7:30pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- Online
- All Ages
- FREE
Explore the biology and ecology of these fascinating creatures and learn about conservation efforts to save these misunderstood predators. Register...
Meteor Shower Family Party
- Aug. 11, 2021, 4pm
- Westhampton Free Library
- Online
- All Ages
- Free with Westhampton Free Library Card
Celebrate the Perseids Meteor Shower by listening to a book about meteors and then making a few crafts. (Registration required).
...Medford Summer Concert
- Aug. 11, 2021, 7-9pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library at Medford Memorial Park
- Route 112 (Peconic), Medford
- All Ages
- FREE
Meet at Medford Memorial Park for live music, crafts, and fun!
...Sunset Cinema: Music Films Under the Stars- Gimme Shelter
- Aug. 12, 2021, 7:30-10pm
- Main Street School Lawn
- 101 Main Street, Irvington
- Adult
- $12
Sunset Cinema is Irvington Theater’s all-new series of music films that will be screened outdoors on the lawn behind Main Street School. The ...
Town of Clarkstown Car Show
- Aug. 12, 2021, 5:30-7:30pm
- Congers Lake Memorial Park
- 8 Gilchrest Road, Congers
- All Ages
- Free to attend;$10 per car
The Clarkstown Parks Board and Recreation Commission invites your "collectible" car to be judged for awards. "People's Choi...
Daily Dose of Dumbo: Paper Making Workshop with Diue Donne Papermill
- Aug. 12, 2021, 5pm
- Dumbo Archway
- 155 Water St, Brooklyn
- All Ages
- FREE
Brooklyn Public Library, Adams Street Branch offers activities specifically for kids. Following the kids activities, a DJ will spin in the Archway ...
KIDS: Boogaloo!
- Aug. 12, 2021, 4pm
- Southampton Arts Center
- 25 Jobs Lane , Southampton
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- FREE
Boogaloo! That mix of Latin and soul/R&B that emerged from the clubs, the street corners, the transistor radios and the pool halls of 1960s Spa...
Movie in the Park - "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker"
- Aug. 13, 2021, 8-10pm
- Boulder Stadium
- 3 Palisades Credit Union Park Drive, Pomona
- All Ages
- FREE
Bring a blanet and watch Star Wars under the Stars!
Film: The Devil Wears Prada
- Aug. 13, 2021, 7:30pm
- Southampton Arts Center
- 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton
- Teen, Adult
- $10
Andy (Anne Hathaway) is a recent college graduate with big dreams. Upon landing a job at prestigious Runway magazine, she finds herself the assista...
Scales & Tales: An Interactive Experience
- Aug. 13, 2021, 3-5:30pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- All Ages
- FREE
Cornell Cooperative and Patchogue Arts Council are here to help you learn and create! Let's explore the exciting world of sharks! Touch skins, ...
School-Age Sign Language
- Aug. 13, 2021, 12-12:30pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- Online
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Sign language class for school-age children, 5-9+ years and anyone else who would like to join. Join Miss Lisa on Zoom for a fun, interactive sign ...
Sunshine and Stories in the Park
- Aug. 13, 2021, 10:30-11:30am
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- FREE
For children of all ages. Join the library at Eagle Estates Park on Race Ave. in Medford. This program does not require registration. Drop in ...
Movie Night in Alley Pond Park: Frozen 2
- Aug. 13, 2021, 8:10-9:55pm
- Alley Pond Park
- Little Neck Bay, L.I.E., Union Tpk, bet. Springfield Blvd, Douglaston Pkwy, Hanford St, Oakland Gardens
- All Ages
- FREE
Enjoy this outdoor film screening in�Alley Pond Park Park with your friends and family! Please bring your own lawn chair or blanket.
Frozen 2...
Family Shark Craft
- Aug. 13, 2021, 4pm
- Westhampton Free Library
- Online
- All Ages
- Free with Westhampton Free Library Card
Celebrate Shark Week by decorate a wooden shark. (Registration required).
...Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share
- Aug. 14, 2021, 10am-3pm
- Highbridge Bike Park
- 131 Ft George Ave. , Washington Heights
- All Ages
- FREE
Dig, then ride at NYCMTB's monthly welcome days at Highbridge Park in Manhattan! Bring your friends and family for a day of fun in the woo...
Guided Nature Walks
- Aug. 14, 2021, 10-11am
- Sands Point Preserve
- 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point
- All Ages
- $15; $10 members; $5 children; free for children members
Explore different aspects of the preserve’s environment, encompassing its unique physical features and wildlife.
Mounted Cowboy Shooting Show
- Aug. 14, 2021, 11:30am
- Old Bethpage Restoration Village
- 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage
- All Ages
- $15
See cowboys race their horses while hitting their targets during this the re-enactment of historic shooting events held at Wild West Shows in the late 19th century.
'Street/Art, Brooklyn' Gowanus art walk
- Aug. 14, 2021, 11:30am-1:15pm
- Gowanus Córner Cafe
- 400 4th Avenue, South Slope
- All Ages
- $19
Go on an art-centric walking tour responding equally to both current events and history.
East End Trio
- Aug. 14, 2021, 7pm
- Wildwood State Park
- 790 Hulse Landing Road, Wading River
- All Ages
- FREE
The Children’s Summer Theatre series offers families an opportunityto enjoy a free, fun and interactive show. A vehicle use fee may...
Jester Jim
- Aug. 14, 2021, 2pm
- Hempstead Lake State Park
- Lake Side Drive, West Hempstead
- All Ages
- FREE
The Children’s Summer Theatre series offers families an opportunityto enjoy a free, fun and interactive show. A vehicle use fee may...
Explore the Great South Bay
- Aug. 14, 2021, 1:30-3pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
For grades 1-6 with a parent/adult chaperone. Explore the beach and the fascinating creatures that live in the marine environment with an experienc...
Cape May Craft Beer, Music & Crab Festival
- Aug. 14, 2021, 10am-6pm
- 1048 Washington Street , Cape May
- All Ages
- Admission is free, prices vary for goods
Visit the beautiful grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate for an all-day festival featuring local and regional craft beers to wash down favorite summ...
LIVE: Hamptons Jazz Fest
- Aug. 14, 2021, 7pm
- Southampton Arts Center
- 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton
- All Ages
- FREE
The concerts are intended to expose as many people as possible to the wonderful diverse world of jazz music with mostly free concerts, small and la...
Broom Making & Historic Jam Making
- Aug. 14, 2021, 10am-1pm
- Westhampton Beach Historical Society
- 101 Mill Road, Westhampton Beach
- All Ages
- FREE
Learn about the traditional art of broom making and jam making. Brooms will be available for purchase.
...Watson Adventures’ Wizard School Virtual Scavenger Hunt
- Aug. 14, 2021, 6-7:30pm
- Watson Adventures
- Online
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- $19 per person
Grab your magic wands for a wizarding adventure that takes you to museums across America in search of art that echoes characters, places, and magic...
Drawing and Dim Sum for Children: A Dim Sum Warriors DOODLE DATE
- Aug. 14, 2021, 10am
- China Institute
- Online
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
A special, free virtual event for children—brought to you by China Institute in proud partnership with Dim Sum Warriors! The Dim Sum Warriors...
Yellow Brick Road Fest: A Family FUNdraiser to Benefit Bedford Playhouse
- Aug. 14, 2021, 5:30-9pm
- Bedford Playhouse
- 633 Old Post Rd, Bedford
- All Ages
- $50
Join Dorothy and her friends for the Yellow Brick Road Fest You and your family will be on a beautiful Bedford farm for carnival style games and fe...
Queensboro Dance Festival-Pop Up Event
- Aug. 14, 2021, 2-4pm
- 34th Ave/Traver's Park
- 76-9 34th Ave., Jackson Heights
- All Ages
- FREE
Queensboro Dance Festival Press Release Queensboro Dance Festival was launched in 2014 with the mission to strengthen the dance community in Queens...
Family Studio Art Workshop: Quilt Collage
- Aug. 14, 2021, 1-3:30pm
- Hudson River Museum
- 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- $8; $5 seniors 62 and older, veterans, students with ID; $4 ages 3-18; free for members and children younger than 3
HRM Junior Docents lead a series of creative quilting projects for ages 3?5 and 5?12, based on level of difficulty, using paper or fabric and glue....
Magic of Amore
- Aug. 15, 2021, 2pm
- Hempstead Lake State Park
- Lake Side Drive, West Hempstead
- All Ages
- FREE
The Children’s Summer Theatre series offers families an opportunityto enjoy a free, fun and interactive show. A vehicle use fee may...
FILM: The Gospel According to Andre
- Aug. 15, 2021, 7:30pm
- Southampton Arts Center
- 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton
- All Ages
- $15; Free for Kids
Filmmaker Kate Novack explores the life and career of fashion journalist Andr Leon Talley -- from his childhood in the segregated South to his icon...
Queensboro Dance Festival-Pop Up Event
- Aug. 15, 2021, 6-7pm
- Windmuller Park in Sunnyside
- 39th Road, Sunnyside
- All Ages
- FREE
Queensboro Dance Festival Press Release Queensboro Dance Festival was launched in 2014 with the mission to strengthen the dance community in Queens...
Movies on the Lawn: Guardians of the Galaxy
- Aug. 16, 2021, 7pm
- Ridge Hill
- 1 Ridge Hill Blvd., Yonkers
- All Ages
- FREE
Bring your chairs and blankets to the South Lawn for family friendly fun. Events are free (no tickets required) and seating is available on a first...
Let's Go (Vamos)
- Aug. 16, 2021, 5-5:45pm; 6-6:45pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
For grades 1-4. How are we going to reach our destination? Learn a new song and different ways of traveling. Which is your favorite way of travelin...
A Whale of a Time (Virtual)
- Aug. 16, 2021, 4pm
- Westhampton Free Library
- Online
- Young elementary
- Free with Westhampton Free Library Card
Make your own whale from recycled items. (Registration required).
...Earring Making with Joan Lloyd
- Aug. 17, 2021, 4-5:30pm
- Mt. Kisco Public Library
- 100 E. Main St., Mount Kisco
- All Ages
- FREE
Welcome Back Joan Lloyd! Here' s your chance to make a pair of earrings with Joan Lloyd! Joan asks you make 2 pairs one for yourself and one to...
Mo'Mommies Sensory Play
- Aug. 17, 2021, 10:15am
- Hudson Yards
- Between 10th and 12th Avenues from West 30th to West 34th Streets., West Side
- Baby, Pre-school & younger
- FREE
Union Square Play has partnered with Hudson Yards and Coterie diapers to bring you play the Jennie Mo' way. Join Jennie Mo' at th...
Magic of Amore
- Aug. 17, 2021, 7pm
- Hither Hills State park
- 164 Old Montauk Highway , Montauk
- All Ages
- FREE
The Children’s Summer Theatre series offers families an opportunityto enjoy a free, fun and interactive show. A vehicle use fee may...
Tykes Tuesday: Free Round at Space Adventure Mini Golf
- Aug. 17, 2021, 10-11am
- Palisades Center
- 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack
- Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Space Adventure Mini Golf, Level One, invite children 12 and younger to play a free round of golf at Space Adventure Glow in the Dark Mini Gol...
Nature Luminaries
- Aug. 17, 2021, 1-2pm
- Teen Center at The Patchogue-Medford Carnegie Library
- 160 West Main Street, Patchogue
- Tween, Teen
- FREE
Drop in anytime between 1-3pm to create a beautiful luminary that shows off your love of nature.
...Joy Goldstein
- Aug. 17, 2021, 6:30-7:30pm
- Forever Families Through Adoption
- Zoom Conference, 62 Bowman Ave, Rye Brook
- Adult
- FREE
This free event is open to anyone interested in or involved with the adoption process, including professionals, community members, expectant parent...
Bruce Beginnings: Birds in the Rainforest
- Aug. 17, 2021, 11-11:45am and 1-1:45pm
- Bruce Museum
- 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- Free with admission: $10; $8 Students (5-22 w/ valid ID) and Seniors (65 & up); free for members and children younger than 5
Children, ages 2.5-5, and their caregivers are encouraged to explore the museum?s collections and exhibitions through picture books and hands-on ac...
Small Stitches: Hoop Art
- Aug. 18, 2021, 5:30-6:15pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- Tween
- FREE
Learn some basic stitches, then stitch up a one-of-a-kind piece of art featuring a constellation or your initial. For grades 3-6.
...Twilight Farm Festival
- Aug. 19, 2021, 5-8pm
- City Green, Inc.
- 171 Grove Street , Clifton
- All Ages
- FREE
Enjoy music, goats and chickens, and plenty of spaces for you to enjoy make this an event you won't want to miss!
Movies With A View: Akeelah and the Bee
- Aug. 19, 2021, 6pm, doors open; movie begins at sundown
- Brooklyn Bridge Park
- Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1, Brooklyn
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- FREE
Arrive early to see Akeelah and the Bee (2006) and enjoy a local DJ set and check out local food vendors.
Daily Dose of Dumbo: Dance Class with Miss Katlyn
- Aug. 19, 2021, 5pm
- Dumbo Archway
- 155 Water St, DUMBO
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Brooklyn Public Library, Adams Street Branch offers activities specifically for kids. Following the kids activities, a DJ will spin in the Archway ...
KerboomKidz!
- Aug. 19, 2021, 7-8pm
- Teen Center at The Patchogue-Medford Carnegie Library
- 160 West Main Street, Patchogue
- All Ages
- FREE
It's party time with KerboomKidz! Come dance, move and groove!
...Songs and Scenes With THINKBig! Theater Arts
- Aug. 19, 2021, 4:30-5:30pm
- Teen Center at The Patchogue-Medford Carnegie Library
- 160 West Main Street, Patchogue
- All Ages
- FREE
Lights, camera, action! It's time for Songs and Scenes with local youth performers from THINKBig! Theater Arts
...Let's Dance
- Aug. 19, 2021, 10-10:45am
- Teen Center at The Patchogue-Medford Carnegie Library
- 160 West Main Street, Patchogue
- Baby, Pre-school & younger
- FREE
For children ages 2 1/2 -5 years with a parent/caregiver. Join Great South Bay Dance for this energetic program! This program will be held outdoors...
Outdoor Cinema: Close Encounters of the Third Kind
- Aug. 20, 2021, 8:30-11pm
- Bedford Playhouse Lawn
- 633 Old Post Rd., Bedford
- All Ages
- $14
After an encounter with U.F.O.s, a line worker feels undeniably drawn to an isolated area in the wilderness where something spectacular is about to...
Family Friday- “Stars, Graphs, and Multiplication”
- Aug. 20, 2021, 6:30pm
- National Museum of Mathematics
- 11 E 26th St., New York
- All Ages
- FREE
Family Fridays is designed to bring families together to enjoy a diverse array of engaging mathematical activities, promoting interest and enthusia...
Sand Art Creatures (Virtual)
- Aug. 20, 2021, 5:30pm
- Westhampton Free Library
- Online
- Tween
- Free with Westhampton Free Library Card
Make an undiscovered sand art creature. (Registration required).
...LEGO Creations
- Aug. 20, 2021, 7-8pm
- Teen Center at The Patchogue-Medford Carnegie Library
- 160 West Main Street, Patchogue
- Tween
- FREE
Come out for an hour of building and creativity with a deep sea creatures LEGO set, and take home what you built when you're done! For gra...
Gardening In The Park
- Aug. 21, 2021, 9am-12pm
- The Common Ground
- Rotary Park between Gillette and Candee Avenues, Sayville
- All Ages
- FREE
Spend the day surrounded by nature and help maintain the gardens of The Common Ground.
Tails and Tales! Music, Bubble and Biodiversity Dance Party!
- Aug. 21, 2021, 11-11:45am
- Mt. Kisco Public Library
- Online
- All Ages
- FREE
Flap your wings, jump up and down like five little monkeys jumping on the bed and roar like a polar bear! This performance celebrates famous childr...
The Bell Bottom Blues- A Tribute to Eric Clapton
- Aug. 21, 2021, 8-10pm
- Paramount Hudson Valley
- 1008 Brown Street, Peekskill
- All Ages
- $20, $25, $35
The Bell Bottom Blues is a professional tribute to one of the greatest guitar players and rock icons of our time, Eric Clapton! It is a show band i...
Magic of Amore
- Aug. 21, 2021, 2pm
- Sunken Meadow State Park
- 25A and Sunken Meadow Pkwy, Kings Park
- All Ages
- FREE
The Children’s Summer Theatre series offers families an opportunityto enjoy a free, fun and interactive show. A vehicle use fee may...
Jester Jim
- Aug. 21, 2021, 2pm
- Valley Stream State Park
- Valley Stream State Park Road, Valley Stream
- All Ages
- FREE
The Children’s Summer Theatre series offers families an opportunityto enjoy a free, fun and interactive show. A vehicle use fee may...
Bring the Kids Goes Outside!
- Aug. 21, 2021, 9:30-10:30am or 1:30-2:30pm
- Boscobel House
- 1601 Route 9D, Garrison
- All Ages
- $15; $8 ages 5-18; free for children younger than 5
This hour-long, family-focused walking tour, given by Museum Educator Lisa DiMarzo (aka Miss Lisa), will give highlights of Boscobel’s 68 acr...
Bubble Palooza & Color Fun Run Festival
- Aug. 21, 2021, Waves: 10am, 10:15am., 10:30am
- Long Island Sports Park
- 149 Edwards Ave., Calverton
- All Ages
- $29; $39 as of August 20th; $10 cash parking fee
Bubble Palooza & Color Fun Run Festival is 50% run, 50% Festival, PLUS 100% family-fun! Create bubble-tastic memories with your family and frie...
Farmhouse Family Day; Beautiful Bees
- Aug. 21, 2021, 11am-3pm
- Wyckoff House Museum
- 5816 Clarendon Road, East Flatbush
- All Ages
- FREE
Make arts and crafts for World Honey Bee Day and explore the historic farm and grounds all during Family Day! Take a break from this hot and rainy ...
Drive-in Concerts: Material Girl
- Aug. 22, 2021, 6pm
- North Hempstead Beach Park
- 175 West Shore Road, Port Washington
- All Ages
- FREE
Dance and sing along to all of your favorite Madonna songs with Material Girl.
Nu Jewish Storylab
- Aug. 22, 2021, 1pm
- Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust
- 36 Battery Pl, New York City
- All Ages
- FREE
Nu Words is Tracy Einstein and Richie Barshay, two music and theater artists with a passion for arts education. Their engaging performances of s...
Broadway in Bedford: Golden Age of Broadway
- Aug. 22, 2021, 5-6:30pm
- Bedford Playhouse Lawn
- 633 Old Post Rd., Bedford
- All Ages
- $25
Celebrate the classics with the Golden Age of Broadway. Hear talented stars sing classics from the 1940s and 1950s!
...My Reptile Guys
- Aug. 22, 2021, 2pm
- Heckscher State Park
- Heckscher Parkway Field 1 , East Islip
- All Ages
- FREE
The Children’s Summer Theatre series offers families an opportunityto enjoy a free, fun and interactive show. A vehicle use fee may...
Nyack's Famous Street Fair
- Aug. 22, 2021, 10am-5pm
- Downtown Nyack
- Main St. & Broadway, Nyack
- All Ages
- FREE
The whole family will have fun shopping at this unique street fair, plus all types of delicious festival foods.
Science Solvers: Seashell Rubbing
- Aug. 22, 2021, 1-3pm
- Bruce Museum
- 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- Free with admission: $10; $8 Students (5-22 w/ valid ID) and Seniors (65 & up); free for members and children younger than 5
A drop-in program designed for children aged 4 and up and their families. Participants will explore simple science concepts and subjects while part...
Movies on the Lawn: Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
- Aug. 23, 2021, 7pm
- Ridge Hill
- 1 Ridge Hill Blvd., Yonkers
- All Ages
- FREE
Bring your chairs and blankets to the South Lawn for family friendly fun. Events are free (no tickets required) and seating is available on a first...
Movement with Dionne Kamara
- Aug. 24, 2021, 10:15am, walkers; 11:15am, pre-walkers
- Hudson Yards
- Between 10th and 12th Avenues from West 30th to West 34th Streets., West Side
- Baby, Pre-school & younger
- FREE
Union Square Olay has partnered with Hudson Yards and Coterie diapers to bring you the best kids' movement teacher in town. Join Dionne Ka...
Tykes Tuesday: Free Demonstration by Nomad Kali and Combat Fitness
- Aug. 24, 2021, 11am-12pm
- Palisades Center
- 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack
- Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen
- FREE
Nomad Kali and Combat Fitness, Level One, East Court near H&M, invites children of all ages to have fun discovering martial arts in this f...
Bruce Beginnings: Snakes
- Aug. 24, 2021, 11-11:45am & 1-1:45pm
- Bruce Museum
- 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- Free with admission: $10; $8 Students (5-22 w/ valid ID) and Seniors (65 & up); free for members and children younger than 5
Children, ages 2.5-5, and their caregivers are encouraged to explore the museum's collections and exhibitions through picture books and hands-o...
Webinar: Back to “In-Person” School Toolkit
- Aug. 25, 2021, 8pm
- Novella Prep
- Online
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- FREE
In this webinar and Q&A session, Novella Prep will prepare families of all ages for what to expect and how best to prepare in their return...
Magic of Amore
- Aug. 26, 2021, 7pm
- Hither Hills State park
- 164 Old Montauk Highway , Montauk
- All Ages
- FREE
The Children’s Summer Theatre series offers families an opportunityto enjoy a free, fun and interactive show. A vehicle use fee may...
Movies with a View: Karate Kid (1984)
- Aug. 26, 2021, 6pm, doors open; movie begins at sundown
- Brooklyn Bridge Park
- Pier 1, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- FREE
Celebrate the return of Movies with a View and the 21st season of Brooklyn’s beloved outdoor film series in Brooklyn Bridge Pa...
Daily Dose of Dumbo: Shine and Moonbeams
- Aug. 26, 2021, 5pm
- Dumbo Archway
- 155 Water St., DUMBO
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- FREE
Brooklyn Public Library, Adams Street Branch offers activities specifically for kids. Following the kids activities, a DJ will spin in the Archway ...
Kids: Giant Room Games Carnival
- Aug. 26, 2021, 4pm
- Southampton Arts Center
- 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Nothing says summer more than designing and playing epic games with friends and family. Join The GIANT Room team to design all sorts of games from ...
Bruce Experiences: Finding Dragons in the Amazon with Dr. Jessica Ware
- Aug. 26, 2021, 7-8:30pm
- Bruce Museum
- 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich
- All Ages
- FREE
Bruce Experiences: Finding Dragons in the Amazon with Dr. Jessica Ware Dragonflies and damselflies, representing the insect order Odonata, are amon...
In-Person Open House and Family Service
- Aug. 27, 2021, 6pm
- Temple Beth Sholom of Flushing
- 171-39 Northern Boulevard, Flushing
- All Ages
- FREE
Temple Beth Sholom of Flushing is hosting an in-person Shabbat family service for jewish families in the Queens community. All attendees over the a...
End of Sumer Party (Virtual)
- Aug. 27, 2021, 5:30pm
- Westhampton Free Library
- Online
- Tween
- Free with Westhampton Free Library Card
Celebrate the end of summer in grab & Go style with goodie bags filled with treats. (Registration required).
...Outdoor Adventure with Ranger Eric
- Aug. 28, 2021, 10-11:30am
- Sands Point Preserve
- 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point
- All Ages
- $16; $6 per child; $12 members; $2 members per child
Biologist and ranger Eric Powers knows the Preserve’s wildlife and landscape like the back of his hand after years of leading marvelous natur...
John Lloyd Young: Jukebox Hero
- Aug. 28, 2021, 8pm
- White Plains Performing Arts Center
- 11 City Place, White Plains
- All Ages
- $39-$61
John Lloyd Young: Jukebox Hero is a celebration of classic hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s presented in the authentic acoustic style of original rock ‘n’ roll, Doo-Wop and R&B standards.
KiDS NEED MoRE DRiVE-iN MoViE NiGHT Series: The Wizard of Oz
- Aug. 28, 2021, 9pm
- Costello's Ace Hardware & Garden Center of Copiague
- 705 Montauk Highway, Copiague
- All Ages
- By donation, it costs $35 per car to run the program
Enjoy Drive-in Movie fun while raising money for a good cause! All proceeds benefit kids with life-threatening illness.
Princess Tea Party
- Aug. 28, 2021, Seatings at 10am, 12:30 pm and 3pm
- Long Island Aquarium
- 431 East Main Street, Riverhead
- All Ages
- $49.95; $44.95 Children 3-12; $5 Children 2 and younger
Get your little princess and head to a Princess Tea Party! She'll dance and sing with all of her favorite Princesses as you treasure this amazi...
Community Art Day in the Courtyard
- Aug. 28, 2021, 12-2pm
- Pelham Art Center
- 155 5th Ave., Pelham
- All Ages
- FREE
Join the�Pelham Art Center for a free community artmaking in the courtyard this summer! Stop by to get creative and enjoy a live musical performanc...
Bird Feeders (Virtual)
- Aug. 28, 2021, 2pm
- Westhampton Free Library
- Online
- Young elementary
- Free with Westhampton Free Library Card
Keep the birds well-fed by making this bird feeder. (Registration required).
...Queensboro Dance Festival Pop Up Event
- Aug. 28, 2021, 6-7:15pm
- Gantry Plaza State Park in Long Island City
- 4-09 47th Road, Long Island City
- All Ages
- FREE
Queensboro Dance Festival Popup Performances, free Pop Up Performances at Gantry Plaza State Park! Free and outdoors. Please wear a mask and stay s...
WHB Project: An Evening of Music, Ballet and Modern Dance
- Jul. 30, 2021 - Jul. 31, 2021 , 8:30-10:30pm
- The Great Lawn
- 35 Main Street, Westhampton Beach
- All Ages
- FREE
The Whb Project was created by Steven Colucci, President of Musical Mime Theatre. The project brings a combination of Music, Ballet and Modern Danc...
Mercer County 4‑H Fair
- Jul. 31, 2021 - Aug. 01, 2021 , Saturday, 10am-8pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm
- Howell Living History Farm
- 70 Woodens Ln., Lambertville
- All Ages
- FREE
The fair includes animal shows and exhibits, homemade ice cream, hay rides, pony rides, music, magic shows, and farm tours.
Tomato Harvest
- Jul. 31, 2021 - Aug. 01, 2021 , 10am-7pm
- Harbes Family Farm
- 715 Sound Ave., Mattituck
- All Ages
- Admission to farm is free; $21.95 Harbes Barnyard Adventure admission
Celebrate the tomato harvest, enjoy live music and tomato treats!
Magic of Ballet
- Aug. 07, 2021 - Aug. 08, 2021 , 7:30pm
- Tanner Park
- Tanner Park, Kerrigan Rd off Montauk Hwy, Copiague
- All Ages
- FREE
Bring a chair to see the Magic of Ballets.
Eternal Con 2021
- Aug. 07, 2021 - Aug. 08, 2021 , Saturday, 10:30am-6pm; Sunday, 10:30am-5pm
- Hofstra Physical Education Center
- David Mack Exhibition Complex, 245 Hofstra University, Hempstead
- All Ages
- $10-$100
Eternal Con, Long Island's original premier Pop Culture Comic Book and Cosplay convention, makes its return this summer for its eighth year, br...
Peach Harvest
- Aug. 07, 2021 - Aug. 08, 2021 , 10am-7pm
- Harbes Family Farm
- 715 Sound Ave., Mattituck
- All Ages
- Admission to farm is free; $21.95 Harbes Barnyard Adventure admission
You won’t want to miss this peachy, fun-filled summer celebration honoring Harbes own fresh-picked peaches!
Watermelon Harvest
- Aug. 21, 2021 - Aug. 22, 2021 , 10am-7pm
- Harbes Family Farm
- 715 Sound Ave., Mattituck
- All Ages
- Free admission to the farm; $21.95 admission to Barnyard Adventure
Cap off your summer during the sweetest harvest on Long Island! Join�Harbes Annual Watermelon Harvest and enjoy plenty of watermelon to snack on an...
61st Annual Lebanon Country Fair
- Aug. 06, 2021 - Aug. 08, 2021 , Friday, 5-10pm; Saturday, 8:30am-11pm; Sunday, 9am-6pm
- Lebanon Fairgrounds
- 122 Mack Road, Lebanon
- All Ages
- Admission: $10-$11; $9 seniors; free for children 11 and younger and Active, Retired or Disabled Military with proper ID; Additional fee for rides
Enjoy a weekend of entertainment, exhibits, competitions and a taste of eastern Connecticut.
The SpongeBob Musical - Sandbox Theatre
- Aug. 13, 2021 - Aug. 15, 2021 , Friday and Saturday, 7pm; Sunday, 12pm
- Bendheim Performing Arts Center
- 999 Wilmot Rd, Scarsdale
- All Ages
- $25
The Sandbox Theatre is proud to present a family friendly summer rep production of The SpongeBob Musical! The SpongeBob Musical is Perfect for the ...
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