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Sharks, A New Exhibition
- Dec. 15, 2021 - Jun. 30, 2022 , Wednesdays–Sundays, 10am–5:30pm
- The American Museum of Natural History
- 200 Central Park W., Upper West Side
- All Ages
- Starting at $16.50 for Children (3-12) and $28 for Adults
The new exhibition Sharks features dozens of life-sized models, fossils, touch-free interactive exhibits, and more
CSTL Dinosaurs! and Live Animal Exhibit
- Feb. 14, 2022 - Jul. 11, 2022 , Thursdays-Tuesdays, 10am-4pm
- The Center for Science teaching and Learning
- 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre
- All Ages
- $15; $12 ages 1-12
See robotic and skeletal life size dinosaurs and live animals such as snakes, emus, turtles and lots more in natural settings! Hands on activities and a dino dig too!
Wake up, Daisy!
- Feb. 18, 2022 - Dec. 23, 2022 , Fridays-Sundays, 11am and 1pm
- Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park
- W. 79th Street and West Drive, Upper West Side
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- $12; $8 child
This original take on "Sleeping Beauty" is set on New York City’s Upper West Side and is perfect for today’s modern age.
Minecraft: The Exhibition
- Feb. 18, 2022 - Sep. 05, 2022 , Wednesdays-Sundays, 10am-5pm
- Liberty Science Center
- 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City
- All Ages
- $8 plus admission: at the door: $29.99; $24.99 ages 2-12; an advance: $27.99; $22.99 ages 2-12
This massive exhibition celebrates creative expression, community crafting, and the quest to build a better world—both inside and outside the game.
Wings Over Water Giant-Screen Film
- Mar. 02, 2022 - Jul. 03, 2022 , 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, and 4:30pm when museum is open
- American Museum of Natural History
- 200 Central Park West, Upper West Side
- All Ages
- Tickets that include admission to Wings Over Water start at $28 for adults, $16.50 for children (ages 3-12), and $22.50 for seniors and students.
The film captures the triumphs and challenges of the Sandhill Crane, Yellow Warbler, and Mallard Duck, as they defy all odds and soar across mountains, deserts, cities, and forests to migrate home to raise their young.
Urban Farm Volunteers
- Mar. 27, 2022 - Oct. 16, 2022 , Sundays, 10am-1pm **NO SESSIONS May 1, May 22, and June 19**
- Randall's Island Park
- 10 Central Road, East Harlem
- All Ages
- FREE
Volunteer to help manage this one-acre Urban Farm.
Picture the Dream: The Story of the Civil Rights Movement Through Children’s Books
- Apr. 01, 2022 - Jul. 24, 2022 , Wednesday-Thursday, 11am-5pm; Friday, 11am-8pm; Saturday-Sunday, 11am-5pm
- New-York Historical Society Museum
- 170 Central Park West, New York
- All Ages
- $22; $17 Seniors, Educators, Active Military; $13 Students; $6 Kids (5–13 years old); free for children younger than 5; Admission is pay-as-you-wish from 6–8 pm on Fridays.
See the first exhibition to delve into the events, people, and themes of the civil rights movement through children's picture books.
'Faces of the Wild' Endangered Animal Sculptures
- Apr. 01, 2022 - Jul. 31, 2022 , Anytime
- Ruth Wittenberg Triangle
- 421 6th Ave, New York
- All Ages
- FREE
Australian artists and conservationists, Gillie and Marc Schattner, are unveiling their "Faces of the Wild" installation in Greenwich Vil...
Bethel Woods Special Exhibit & Art Fair
- Apr. 01, 2022 - Dec. 31, 2022 , 10am-5pm, daily
- Museum at Bethel Woods
- 200 Hurd Rd, Bethel
- All Ages
- $5
The Museum at Bethel Woods, located on the grounds of the 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair, is excited to announce the opening of its 2022 Special...
Farm Exploration Days
- Apr. 02, 2022 - Oct. 08, 2022 , Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-4pm **NO SESSION 9/10**
- Randall's Island Park Alliance
- 10 Central Road, Harlem
- All Ages
- FREE
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs!
Glow in the Park at The Adventure Park at Long Island
- Apr. 02, 2022 - Nov. 05, 2022 , Saturdays, 6-10pm
- Adventure Park
- 75 Colonial Springs Road, Wheatley Heights
- All Ages
- $54
The evening Glow in the Park events allow you to zipline through trees lit up by glow attire, colored lights, music and more!
Smorgasburg
- Apr. 03, 2022 - Oct. 30, 2022 , Sundays, 11am-6pm
- Prospect Park Breeze Hill
- Lincoln Road Park Entrance, Prospect Lefferts Gardens
- All Ages
- Admission is free, prices vary for goods
Smorgasburg, presented in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance, is considered the “Woodstock of Eating.” Local and regional food purveyors will gather to offer a range of cuisines.
Storytime for the Little Ones
- Apr. 06, 2022 - Jun. 29, 2022 , Wednesdays, 11am
- Barnes & Noble - Nanuet
- 140 Rockland Plaza, Nanuet
- Baby, Pre-school & younger
- FREE
Bring your little ones to listen to a variety of selections from the Children's Department.
Mommy & Me: Animal Kingdom (Morning)
- Apr. 08, 2022 - Sep. 30, 2022 , Fridays, 10am
- Westmoreland Sanctuary
- 260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Mount Kisco
- Baby, Pre-school & younger
- $10
Come with your child every Friday to make a new animal friend!
Mommy & Me: Animal Kingdom (Afternoon)
- Apr. 08, 2022 - Sep. 30, 2022 , Fridays, 1pm
- Westmoreland Sanctuary
- 260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Mount Kisco
- Baby, Pre-school & younger
- $10
Come with your child every Friday to make a new animal friend!
Rock N' Roll Family Jam
- Apr. 09, 2022 - Nov. 19, 2022 , Saturdays, 11am
- Astoria Park
- 19 19th St., Astoria
- Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- $25
Bring the kids out for a jam packed adventure including family dancing and singing, parachute, "what's in the box", and the best bubble party in NYC!
Family Weekend Matinees
- Apr. 09, 2022 - Aug. 28, 2022 , Saturdays, 10am
- Time Out Market
- 55 Water Street, DUMBO
- Young elementary
- $15
See a family favorite film, create some art, then take a ride on Jane's carousel and grab a bite to eat at one of the concession stands.
Dinosaur Safari
- Apr. 11, 2022 - Oct. 30, 2022 , Mondays-Fridays, 10am-5pm; Weekends and Holidays, 10am-5:30pm
- Bronx Zoo
- 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx
- All Ages
- $41.95; $36.95 seniors 65 and older; $31.95 children 3-12; free for children 2 and younger
Dinosaur Safari is returning with MORE dinosaurs than ever before in a new experience that will immerse visitors in a recreation of a world that disappeared millions of years ago.
South Street Seaport Museum Seaport Discovery: Exploring Our Waters with Eric Carle
- Apr. 15, 2022 - Jun. 30, 2022 , April and May: Fridays-Sundays, 11am-5pm; June: Wednesdays-Sundays, 11am-5pm
- South Street Seaport Museum
- 12 Fulton Street, New York
- Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- $5 ages 1-12; free for accompanying adult
Immerse yourself in the world of Eric Carle with activities, driving ferries on a giant play-table, learning about cargo ships through the eyes of a rubber duck., and more- all while exploring Carle's use of color and pattern.
Flipper's Roller Boogie Palace
- Apr. 15, 2022 - Oct. 16, 2022 , Mondays-Wednesdays, 10am-10pm; Thursdays-Fridays, 10am-12am; Saturdays, 8am-12am; Sundays, 8am-10pm
- The Rink at Rockefeller Center
- 600 5th Avenue, Midtown
- All Ages
- $12-$40
Roller skate all summer long in NYC at Flipper’s at iconic Rockefeller Center.
Flipper's Roller Boogie Palace
- Apr. 15, 2022 - Oct. 16, 2022 , Mondays-Wednesdays, 10am-10pm; Thursdays-Fridays, 10am-12am; Saturdays, 8am-12am; Sundays, 8am-10pm
- The Rink at Rockefeller Center
- 600 5th Avenue, Midtown
- All Ages
- $12-$40
Roller skate all summer long in NYC at Flipper’s at iconic Rockefeller Center.
The Roll-A-Rama at the Runway Rink
- Apr. 15, 2022 - Nov. 27, 2022 , Fridays, 4-8pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 12-8pm
- TWA Hotel
- One Idlewild Drive, Jamaica
- All Ages
- $20; $16 per child younger than 12
Take a spin around this outdoor rink (to retro tunes, naturally) near the 1958 Lockheed Constellation "Connie" airplane turned cocktail lounge.
Queens Night Market
- Apr. 16, 2022 - Aug. 20, 2022 , Saturdays, 5pm-12am
- New York Hall of Science
- 4701 111th St., Corona
- All Ages
- Admission is free, prices vary for goods
This large, family-friendly open-air night market features up to 100 independent vendors selling merchandise, art, and food and featuring small-scale cultural performances.
Pinocchio
- Apr. 19, 2022 - Aug. 07, 2022 , Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30pm and 2:30pm
- Puppetworks, Inc.
- 338 Sixth Avenue, Park Slope
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- $11; $10 children
See Collodi's Adventures of a Marionette (1883) adapted from a WPA script by Nicolas Coppola.
Roller Rink at The Standard, High Line
- Apr. 22, 2022 - Aug. 31, 2022 , Mondays-Fridays, 12-11pm; Saturdays, 10am-12am; Sundays, 10am-11pm
- The Standard Plaza at The Standard, High Line
- 848 Washington at 13th Street, Meatpacking District
- All Ages
- $12 to 'Drop In'; $3 to rent skates
Take a visually immersive trip into a 1960's Mod-inspired rink and restaurant, with black & white checkered turf and playful seating surrounding the stark white, 136 person skating rink.
Whale Watching & Dolphin Adventure
- Apr. 23, 2022 - Nov. 27, 2022 , See website for schedule
- American Princess Cruises
- 2498 Emmons Avenue (Pier 3), Sheepshead Bay
- All Ages
- $65; $60 seniors older than 62; $45 ages 5-12; free for children younger than 5
Go on an adventure in search of whales and dolphins! Children participation will be encouraged.
Roller Rink
- Apr. 25, 2022 - Oct. 31, 2022 , Mondays-Fridays, 10:30am-6pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 12-6pm
- LeFrak Center at Lakeside Prospect Park Brooklyn
- 171 East Drive, Prospect Lefferts Gardens
- All Ages
- $9.94 weekday admission; $14.26 weekend admission; $9.94 skate rental
Lace up your boots and groove to the cool beats.
United Skates at Atlas Park
- Apr. 26, 2022 - Oct. 16, 2022 , Mondays, 10am-10pm; Tuesdays, 4-9pm; Wednesdays, 10am-10pm; Thursdays, 4-9pm; Fridays, 4-10pm; Saturdays, 12:30-10pm; Sundays, 12:30-9pm
- The Shops at Atlas Park
- 8000 Cooper Avenue, Glendale
- All Ages
- Admission starts at $6; $6 skate rental
Go for a roll at this outdoor skating rink!
Candytopia
- Apr. 29, 2022 - Jul. 31, 2022 , TBA
- Candytopia New York
- 111 West 32nd Street, Midtown
- All Ages
- $36; $29 ages 4-12; free for children 3 and younger
Candytopia transports guests to an imaginative confectionary wonderland with a one-of-a-kind full sensory experience and welcomes people of all ages to explore their sweet tooth like never before.
The Museum of Modern Art Presents “Matisse: The Red Studio” May 1 - September 10
- May. 01, 2022 - Sep. 10, 2022 , 10:30am-5pm
- Museum of Modern Art
- 11 West 53rd St. , Midtown
- All Ages
- $14-25
The exhibition focuses on the genesis and history of Matisse's The Red Studio (1911), a painting that has remained among MoMA's most important works since it was acquired in 1949.
Ramsey Farmers' Market
- May. 01, 2022 - Nov. 27, 2022 , 9am-2pm
- Ramsey Farmers' Market
- Erie Plaza train station 2 West Main St., Ramsey
- All Ages
- FREE
Browse this non profit "pay it forward" farmers market that features over 50 local farmers and food purveyors.
Tails of Southampton
- May. 04, 2022 - Dec. 31, 2022 , Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11am-4pm
- Southampton History Museum
- 17 Meeting House Lane, Southampton
- All Ages
- $10; free for members and children 17 and younger
The Southampton History Museum opens the 2022 season with a new exhibit that combines historic photographs of people with their pets from its histo...
Tails of Southampton
- May. 04, 2022 - Dec. 31, 2022 , Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11am-4pm
- Southampton History Museum
- 17 Meeting House Lane, Southampton
- All Ages
- $10; free for members and children 17 and younger
The Southampton History Museum opens the 2022 season with a new exhibit that combines historic photographs of people with their pets from its histo...
Summer on the Hudson: Locomotive Lawn Live!
- May. 05, 2022 - Jun. 30, 2022 , Thursdays, 10:30-11:15am
- Locomotive Lawn at Riverside Park
- Enter at West 79th Street Boat Basin Rotunda, Upper West Side
- Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- FREE
Moosiki Kids Musical Storytime fosters a love of reading at a young age with musical stories, interactive musical storyboard, and danceable original Moosiki music.
Children's Read Aloud
- May. 07, 2022 - Sep. 17, 2022 , 11am-12pm; first and third Saturdays of the month
- Randall's Island Park
- 10 Central Rd. , Randall's Island
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Boogie Down Storytime is a family-friendly experience that cultivates early literacy awareness through joyful reading experiences. First and third Saturdays of the month, May-October
Fun on the Farm
- May. 07, 2022 - Oct. 08, 2022 , 2-4pm
- Randall's Island Park
- 10 Central Rd. , Randall's Island
- All Ages
- FREE
Enjoy family fun inspired by the farm, rivers, green spaces and natural areas. Saturdays, May 7-Oct. 8. (not July 30, Sept. 10, 17, Oct. 1)
Stranger Things: The Experience
- May. 07, 2022 - Jul. 17, 2022 , Wednesdays-Fridays, 5–9pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 11am–9pm
- Duggal Greenhouse
- 63 Flushing Ave., Navy Hill
- Teen, Adult
- Tickets start at $54
Discover your power in an immersive Stranger Things experience filled with fan-favorite characters, iconic locations and tubular monsters!
THE BEAST
- May. 10, 2022 - Sep. 25, 2022 , Tuesdays-Sundays, 11am-6pm
- Pier 83
- West 42nd St. and 12th Ave. , Hell's Kitchen
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- $30; $25 child over 40 inches
Rocketthrough the water at a heart-pounding 40 knots for this adventure on the water!
Title IX: Activism On and Off the Field
- May. 13, 2022 - Sep. 04, 2022 , Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-5:45pm
- The New-York Historical Society
- 170 Central Park West, Upper West Side
- All Ages
- $22; $17 seniors; $13 students with ID; $6 ages 5-13; free for children 4 and younger
A new exhibition immerses visitors in the spaces shaped by the groundbreaking 1972 legislation and reveals the crucial work of activists in demanding that their institutions live up to the law's promises.
Open Urban Farm Volunteer Drop-In Day
- May. 14, 2022 - Oct. 08, 2022 , 2nd Saturday of every month, 10am-1pm
- Randall's Island Park
- 10 Central Road, East Harlem
- All Ages
- FREE
Volunteer to help manage the one-acre Urban Farm! Whether you are new to the Farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come an...
LEGO NINJAGO - Ninja Training Camp
- May. 20, 2022 - Sep. 11, 2022 , Monday-Friday, 12- 5:30pm; Saturday-Sunday, 10am-5:30pm
- LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester
- 39 Fitzgerald St. , Yonkers
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- $26.99
Go on a quest and complete challenges to level up your Ninja skills in the virtues of courage, generosity, honesty, wisdom, balance, and curiosity.
The Pigeon Comes to Jersey City!
- May. 21, 2022 - Sep. 05, 2022 , Thursdays and Fridays, 10am-4pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-5pm
- Liberty Science Center
- 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City
- All Ages
- Included with admission: $27.99; $22.99 ages 2-12; $29.99; $24.99 ages 2-12 when purchased in advance
Celebrate the art and characters author and illustrator, Mo Willems, with this hands on exhibit.
Sitting Pretty at FDR Four Freedoms Staten Park on Roosevelt Island
- May. 24, 2022 - Jun. 30, 2022 , Wednesdays-Mondays; 9am-7pm
- Four Freedoms Park
- 1 FDR Four Freedoms Park , Roosevelt Island
- All Ages
- FREE
Guests can sit in style at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park on Roosevelt Island. Fifty colorful chairs are set up on the Great Lawn for Park visitors to enjoy.
Natural Areas Volunteers
- May. 26, 2022 - Oct. 06, 2022 , Alternating Thursdays, 9:30am-12 pm
- Randall's Island Park
- 10 Central Road, East Harlem
- All Ages
- FREE
Open to Individual Volunteers Join in for some fun on Randall's Island! Volunteer with our Natural Areas Team to learn more about the restorati...
Mickey & Friends x CAMP: An Extra Big Adventure
- May. 28, 2022 - Jul. 31, 2022 , Mondays-Thurdays, 10am-4pm; Fridays and Saturdays, 9am-8pm; Sundays, 10am-7pm
- CAMP
- 110 5th Avenue, Chelsea
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- Tickets start at $24 on weekdays and $38 on weekends
Join Disney's Mickey & Friends on an interactive, immersive, fantastical adventure that's literally larger than life.
Arts In The Plaza
- May. 28, 2022 - Oct. 29, 2022 , Saturdays, 10am-3pm
- Kennedy Plaza
- 1 W Chester St., Long Beach
- All Ages
- FREE
Arts In The Plaza is Long Beach's Weekly Arts Festival featuring handcrafted art by Long Island artists and live music!
Crafternoons
- Jun. 01, 2022 - Jun. 30, 2022 , Thursdays-Sundays, 11am-4pm
- The Whaling Museum & Education Center
- 279 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor
- Young elementary
- Free with admission: $6; $5 seniors 62 and older and children 4-18; free for children 3 and younger and those with Active Military with ID
Enjoy seasonal, self-serve crafts in this workshop.
...Ramblin' Dan’s Freewheelin' Band
- Jun. 01, 2022 - Aug. 24, 2022 , Wednesdays, 9:30am and 10:30am ages 0-4 years; 11:30am and 12:30pm ages 0-24 months
- Southampton Arts Center
- 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton
- Pre-school & younger
- $45
Driven by playful musicality and skillful guitar work, classes are about having fun in pressure-free and comforting atmosphere, helping kids gain confidence.
ESPN Presents Fifty/50: Honoring the Stories of Title IX
- Jun. 01, 2022 - Jul. 10, 2022 , Wednesdays-Sundays, 12-5:30pm
- The Paley Center for Media
- 25 West 52 Street, Upper West Side
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- $20; $16 for students, teachers, seniors, veterans, and first responders; free for children 12 and younger and members
The Paley Center for Media opens its doors to the ESPN Fifty/50 exhibit. Highlighting unforgettable moments of struggle and triumph, this immersive...
ESPN Presents Fifty/50: Honoring the Stories of Title IX
- Jun. 01, 2022 - Jul. 10, 2022 , Wednesdays-Sundays, 12-5:30pm
- The Paley Center for Media
- 25 West 52 Street, Upper West Side
- Tween, Teen, Adult
The Paley Center for Media opens its doors to the ESPN Fifty/50 exhibit. Highlighting unforgettable moments of struggle and triumph, this immersive...
Dior + Balenciaga: The Kings of Couture and Their Legacies
- Jun. 01, 2022 - Nov. 06, 2022 , Wednesday-Friday, 12-8pm; Saturday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
- The Museum at FIT
- 227 W 27th St., Chelsea
- All Ages
- FREE
The Museum at FIT (MFIT) presents Dior + Balenciaga: The Kings of Couture and Their Legacies, an exhibition featuring fashions by the two most impo...
Pirate Quest
- Jun. 02, 2022 - Jun. 30, 2022 , Thursdays-Sundays, 11am-4pm
- The Whaling Museum and Education Center
- 279 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor
- Young elementary, Tween
- $10 participant; Members $5 participant plus admission: $6; $5 seniors 62 and older and children 4-18; free for children 3 and younger and active military
Use a compass and a treasure map to solve puzzles and hunt for hidden treasure around the museum in this pirate-themed drop-in program.
Doug Panero Presents ‘Tunes in June’ Summer Concert Series!
- Jun. 02, 2022 - Jun. 30, 2022 , Thursdays, 6pm
- White Plains Plaza
- One North Broadway, White Plains
- All Ages
- FREE
This June, engaging, powerful and funky music is coming to White Plains in the form of ‘Tunes in June!’ This summer concert series is p...
Music in the Streets
- Jun. 03, 2022 - Jul. 29, 2022 , Fridays, 7-9pm
- Ridge Hill
- 1 Ridge Hill Blvd., Yonkers
- All Ages
- FREE
Every Friday, enjoy rock, funk, soul, and much more while grabbing dinner and drinks outside, or simply pause and take in the sounds after shopping the Market on Market farmers market.
Around the Table: Stories of the Foods we Love
- Jun. 04, 2022 - Sep. 11, 2022 , Tuesdays-Sundays, 10am-6pm
- New York Botanical Garden
- 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx
- All Ages
- $30; $28 Students and Seniors; $15 Children 2-12; free for children younger than 2
NYBG will be growing edible plants from all over the world, delving into the science behind these plants, and inviting Bronx artists to design picnic tables that tell their own stories about the foods and food traditions they love.
Live at the Archway
- Jun. 09, 2022 - Sep. 01, 2022 , Thursdays, 6-8pm
- The Dumbo Archway
- Water Street between Anchorage Place and Adams Street, DUMBO
- All Ages
- FREE
Live at the Archway is an annual series of free concerts and interactive visual arts programming in the unique setting of the DUMBO Archway.
Lavender Fields Forever
- Jun. 11, 2022 - Jul. 24, 2022 , Saturdays and Sundays, 9am-6pm
- Garden of Eve Organic Farm
- 4558 Sound Ave, Riverhead
- All Ages
- $10.95; free for children younger than 2
Admission includes unlimited access to U-pick organic Lavender Field, Family Fun Fields, pedal karts, hay tower, farm animals, spider web, and more. Lavender not included.
For the Birds
- Jun. 11, 2022 - Oct. 23, 2022 , Through August: Tuesdays, 10am–8:30pm; Wednesdays, 10am-6pm; Thursdays, 10am-8:30pm; Fridays-Sundays, 10am-6pm
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden
- 1000 Washington Ave., Crown Heights
- All Ages
- Included with admission: $18; $12 seniors 65 and older and students with ID; free for children younger than 12
Brooklyn Botanic Garden will present For the Birds, a multidisciplinary celebration of the interconnections of birds and plants. Anchored by a Gard...
DiscOasis
- Jun. 16, 2022 - Jul. 31, 2022 , 10am-4:30pm, daytime skate sessions; 5:30-10pm, nighttime experience
- Central Park Wollman Rink
- 830 5th Ave., Upper East Side
- All Ages
- Daytime tickets start at $17 for children and $23 for adults; Evening tickets start at $29; $10 skate rental
ill find yourself dancing and skating your way through a glittering sonic fantasia for the soul with a soundscape curated by our Groovemaster, disco and funk legend Nile Rodgers.
Summer in the Garment District: Broadway Rhythm
- Jun. 16, 2022 - Aug. 31, 2022 , Wednesdays, 12-2pm
- Garment District Plazas
- Garment District Plazas , Midtown
- All Ages
- FREE
Enjoy the sounds of different local music artists each week.
Summer Fest 2022
- Jun. 22, 2022 - Aug. 13, 2022 , See below for complete schedule
- Cross County Center
- 8000 Mall Walk , Yonkers
- All Ages
- FREE
Bring the family out for FREE outdoor concerts, food trucks, Zumba classes and kid’s rock and roll shows, presented by NYC’s Rock & Roll Playhouse.
State Fair Meadowlands
- Jun. 23, 2022 - Jul. 10, 2022 , Monday and Tuesday, 6pm-12am; Wednesday, 5pm-12am; Thursday, 6pm-12am; Friday, 6pm-1am; Saturday, 2pm-1am; Sunday, 2pm-12am
- Meadowlands
- Meadowlands Fairgrounds, East Rutherford
- All Ages
- $38.99
With over 100 rides, free shows, and 50 food options, this Fair has something for all ages.
Bubbles in Bella Abzug Park
- Jun. 23, 2022 - Sep. 29, 2022 , Thursdays, 10:30-11:30am
- Bella Abzug Park
- 542 W 36th St., Clinton
- All Ages
- FREE
Bubble Master Gabe will conduct a FREE and family-friendly interactive bubble performance on Block 3 of Bella Abzug Park.
Village of Mamaroneck Volunteer Fire Department's Carnival, Parade, and Fireworks Display
- Jun. 24, 2022 - Jul. 05, 2022 , 6:45-11:30pm, nightly; June 29 parade at 7pm; July 4 fireworks at approximately 9:15pm
- Harbor Island Park
- 123 Mamaroneck Ave., Mamaroneck
- All Ages
- Admission is free, ride tickets available for purchase
The Village of Mamaroneck Fire Department will host their 2022 Firemen’s Carnival at Harbor Island Park featuring exciting carnival rides for all a...
A Bubble Adventure
- Jun. 26, 2022 - Aug. 25, 2022 , Sundays-Thursdays, 10am-4pm
- Jewish Children's Museum
- 792 Eastern Pkwy., Crown Heights
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- Included with $15 museum admission
Dive into the most mesmerizing bubble adventure of your life, where you'll go from learning what a bubble is to having that wonderful feeling of endless bubble fun!
Reading is an Ocean of Possibilities” Summer Reading Program'
- Jun. 27, 2022 - Sep. 02, 2022 , Anytime
- Port Chester/Rye Brook Library
- One Haseco Avenue, Port Chester
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen
- FREE
Starting Monday, June 27th, children of all ages can visit the library to sign up for our summer reading program. Children will be given a bingo bo...
Summer Storywalk
- Jun. 27, 2022 - Sep. 02, 2022 , Anytime
- Port Chester/Rye Brook Library
- One Haseco Avenue, Port Chester
- All Ages
- FREE
Take a StoryWalk around the lawn of the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library facing Westchester Avenue. Enjoy walking and reading Smiley Shark by ...
Summer Storywalk
- Jun. 27, 2022 - Sep. 02, 2022 , Anytime
- Port Chester/Rye Brook Library
- One Haseco Avenue, Port Chester
- All Ages
- FREE
Take a StoryWalk around the lawn of the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library facing Westchester Avenue. Enjoy walking and reading Smiley Shark by ...
Adopt a Stuffed Animal Reading Buddy
- Jun. 27, 2022 - Sep. 02, 2022 , All Day
- Port Chester/Rye Brook Library
- One Haseco Avenue, Port Chester
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen
- FREE
Sign up in person or by phone to adopt a stuffed animal reading buddy. Please note: supplies are limited. This program is sponsored by The Fri...
Scavenger Hunt
- Jun. 27, 2022 - Sep. 02, 2022 , Mondays, 9am-6pm; Tuesdays-Fridays, 9am-5pm; Saturdays, 9am-12pm
- Port Chester/Rye Brook Library
- One Haseco Avenue, Port Chester
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen
- FREE
Children will be given a list of items to find in the Children's Room. If they can find all of the items, they will be given a prize. *Please n...
Grab & Go Coloring Bookmark
- Jun. 27, 2022 - Sep. 02, 2022 , Monday, 9am-6pm; Tuesday-Friday, 9am-5pm; Saturday, 9am-12pm
- Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library
- 1 Haseco Ave, Port Chester
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Pick up a Grab & Go Coloring Bookmark and crayons to take home and keep. This program is sponsored by The Klein Foundation. Sign up starti...
Grab & Go Summer Crafts
- Jun. 27, 2022 - Sep. 02, 2022 , Monday, 9am-6pm; Tuesday-Friday, 9am-5pm; Saturday, 9am-12pm
- Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library
- 1 Haseco Ave, Port Chester
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Children will be given a bag with all of the pieces they need to make 2 summer crafts at home. This program is sponsored by The Klein Foundation. C...
Grab & Go Rock Painting Kits
- Jun. 27, 2022 - Sep. 02, 2022 , Monday, 9am-6pm; Tuesday-Friday, 9am-5pm; Saturday, 9am-12pm
- Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library
- 1 Haseco Ave, Port Chester
- All Ages
- FREE
Pick up Grab & Go Rock Painting kits for children, tweens, teens, adults, seniors, and families. Participants will be given paint, rocks, and p...
Stars & Stripes Crafts
- Jun. 28, 2022 - Jul. 10, 2022 , Thursdays-Sundays, 1-4pm
- The Whaling Museum & Education Center
- 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- Free with admission: $6 Adults; $5 children and seniors; free for members/
Explore the exhibits and help yourself to red, white, and blue crafts in the workshop.
Summer Crafternoons
- Jun. 28, 2022 - Jul. 31, 2022 , Thursdays-Sundays, 1-4pm
- The Whaling Museum & Education Center
- 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- Free with admission: $6 Adults; $5 children and seniors; free for members
Explore the exhibits and help yourself to seasonal, self-serve crafts in the workshop.
...Color Your Rainbow
- Jun. 29, 2022, 3-4pm
- Pelham Bay Library
- 3060 Middletown Road, Bronx
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Explore what Pride means and then take time to design your own colored flag!
...Broadway Commons Carnival
- Jun. 29, 2022 - Jul. 04, 2022 , Wednesday-Thursday, 5-10pm; Friday, 5-11pm; Saturday-Sunday, 12-11pm; Monday, 12-10pm
- Broadway Commons
- 358 N. Broadway Commons, Hicksville
- All Ages
- Free admission and parking. Ride cost varies.
There's something for everyone at this family-friendly event, from rides and games for all ages to fair food for every appetite.
Empire State Fair Long Island
- Jun. 30, 2022 - Jul. 10, 2022 , Mondays-Fridays, 5-11pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 12-11pm
- Nassau Live Center
- 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale
- All Ages
- Admission $10; Free admission for children under 36'; Ride bracelets start at $35; Individual ride tickets start at $1.50
The all-new fair features amazing entertainment such as the Royal Hanneford Big Top Circus, Kid Bucks Game Show, an educational experience at the Exotic Animal Zoo, and brand-new amusement rides and attractions!
Summer Reading Kickoff: Oceans of Possibilities
- Jun. 30, 2022, 3:30-5:30pm
- Mamaroneck Public Library
- 136 Prospect Ave., Mamaroneck
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen
- FREE
Mamaroneck Public Library's Summer Reading Kickoff at Columbus Park (Van Ranst Place off Mamaroneck Ave). Sign up for this Summer Reading Progr...
Sand Castle Contest
- Jun. 30, 2022 - Aug. 25, 2022 , Thursdays, 9:30-10:30am
- Hither Hills State park
- 164 Old Montauk Highway , Montauk
- All Ages
- FREE
Use sand, water, and natural materials native to the beach to create sculptures in this weekly contest. Prizes will be awarded for the best sculptors and castles in several categories.
Independence Day Craft for Kids
- Jun. 30, 2022, 2-2:45pm
- Westchester Square Library
- 2521 Glebe Avenue, Bronx
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Create a festive craft to celebrate Indepenedence Day!
Alive on 25
- Jul. 01, 2022, 5-9:30pm
- Downtown Riverhead
- East Main Street, Riverhead
- All Ages
- FREE
Check out this poo-up summer street festival featuring live music, car show, local craft beverages, outdoor dining, Long Island artists, performers and street vendors.
Movie Night at the Garden: Men in Black
- Jul. 01, 2022, 7:30pm
- Queens Botanical Garden
- 4350 Main Street, Flushing
- Teen, Adult
- $55 family 4 pack (Two Adult + Two Child, Student, Senior, or Individual with Disabilities ); $17 adult ticket; $15 Child, Student, Senior; discounts for members
Here come the Men in Black! MIB agents Kay (Tommy Lee Jones) and Jay (Will Smith) go on a mission to stop an alien assassin in New York City. Rated...
Swim with the Mermaids
- Jul. 01, 2022 - Sep. 05, 2022 , Mondays and Fridays, 10:30am; 11:45am; 1:30pm; 2:45pm
- Long Island Aquarium
- 431 East Main Street, Riverhead
- All Ages
- $49 plus admission to the aquarium: $42.99, $31.99 seniors 62 and older; $29.99 ages 3-12
Your little one will be delighted to swim with a real, live mermaid, as she navigates the Shark Reef Lagoon which is filled with gorgeous tropical fish from all over the world.
Friday Fun @ the VILLAGE BRANCH
- Jul. 01, 2022 - Jul. 29, 2022 , Fridays, 4-5pm
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Village Branch
- 85 Main Street, Haverstraw
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen
- FREE
For ages 7 and up. Friday Fun at the Village - Play video games on the big screen, or other fun activities! No registration is required. A limited ...
Pirate Quest
- Jul. 01, 2022 - Aug. 31, 2022 , Thursdays-Sundays, 11am-4pm; **No session July 4 & August 7**
- The Whaling Museum & Education Center
- 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor
- Young elementary, Tween
- $10; $5 member plus admission: $6; $5 seniors 62 and older and children 4-18; free for children 3 and younger and those with Active Military with ID
Use a compass and a treasure map to solve puzzles and hunt for hidden treasure around the museum in this pirate-themed self-serve program. Complete your quest and decorate your very own treasure chest to take home.
Firefly Night
- Jul. 01, 2022 - Jul. 08, 2022 , Fridays, July 1 and 8th and Thursday July 7, 8:30-9:30pm
- Greenwich Audubon Center
- 613 Riversville Rd., Greenwich
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- $15
Join the Greenwich Audubon Center for a nighttime adventure to discover one of summer’s most special insects! Fireflies are nature’s ow...
America The Beautiful: Independence Day Concert Of Classical Vocal Music
- Jul. 01, 2022, 2-3pm
- Queens Public Library- Forest Hills
- 108-19 71 Avenue , Forest Hills
- All Ages
- FREE
Join the library for an afternoon of music! Program includes a selection of beloved tunes from the American Songbook, such as: "Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin'" from Oklahoma, Rodgers & Hammerstein's "The Sound Of Music", "Over The Rainbow" from The Wizard Of Oz, a medley of songs by George Gershwin, and many more.
New York Boulders Independence Day Celebration
- Jul. 01, 2022 - Jul. 04, 2022 , Friday, 1:30pm; Saturday, 6:30pm; Sunday, 6pm; Monday, 6:30pm
- Clover Stadium
- 1 Palisades Credit Union Park Dr., Pomona
- All Ages
- $15-$20
Celebrate Independence Day with the New York Boulders! At Sundays game vs the Ottawa Titans there will be a giveaway of a Patriotic Boulders cap wh...
Harbes Fourth of July Celebration
- Jul. 02, 2022 - Jul. 04, 2022 , 10am-7pm
- Harbes Family Farm
- 715 Sound Ave., Mattituck
- All Ages
- $23.95; children 2 and younger are free
Celebrate the Fourth of July weekend at Harbes Family Farm, and enjoy the Harbes Barnyard Adventure for hours of family fun.
Eternal Con: The Long Island Comic Con
- Jul. 02, 2022 - Jul. 03, 2022 , Saturday and Sunday, 10:30am-7pm
- David S. Mack Sports Complex and Exhibition Center
- 245 Hofstra University, Hempstead
- All Ages
- $10-$35
Eternal Con, The Long Island Comic Con, celebrates its 8th year offering a fun and educational experience for visitors of all ages. Dedicated to br...
Family Art Project: Fishy Fun
- Jul. 02, 2022 - Jul. 03, 2022 , 10am-1pm
- Wave Hill
- 4900 Independence Ave., Bronx
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- Free with admission: $10; $6 students and seniors 65 and older; $4 children 6 and older; free for members
Focus on friends with fins, especially those popular goldfish swimming in Wave Hill's Aquatic Garden. Turn colorful paper bags into fantastic 3...
July 4th Crafts
- Jul. 02, 2022, 10am-12pm
- Queens Library - Whitestone Branch
- 151-10 14 Rd., Whitestone
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Let's get creative! Join the library for a fun, Fourth of July craft, for children ages 5 and up.
Pops & Patriots
- Jul. 02, 2022, 4pm
- Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts
- 149 Girdle Ridge Road , Katonah
- All Ages
- $40-$100; 50% off select seats for children. Garden Listening: $20; free for children and members
The Westchester Symphonic Winds return for their annual tribute to America’s independence with a program that includes The Star-Spangled Banner, Sousa’s The Stars and Stripes Forever; and a Sondheim medley performed by alumni of the Schwab Vocal Rising Stars program.
Celebrate Independence
- Jul. 02, 2022, Gates open at 6pm
- Boscobel House
- 1601 Route 9D, Garrison
- All Ages
- $55-$155; $24 ages 4-18; free for children younger than 4
Celebrate Independence with Boscobel and the Greater Newburgh Symphony and a concert designed around that most cherished of American values — Freedom. Bring a picnic and experience beautiful music in one of the world’s most beautiful places. Bring the family and stay for West Point fireworks.
Celebrate Independence
- Jul. 02, 2022, Gates open at 6pm
- Boscobel House
- 1601 Route 9D, Garrison
- All Ages
- $55-$155; $24 ages 4-18; free for children younger than 4
Celebrate Independence with Boscobel and the Greater Newburgh Symphony and a concert designed around that most cherished of American values — Freedom. Bring a picnic and experience beautiful music in one of the world’s most beautiful places. Bring the family and stay for West Point fireworks.
July 4th Fireworks
- Jul. 02, 2022 - Jul. 04, 2022 , Saturday-Monday, 9:15pm
- Rye Playland
- 1 Playland Pkwy, Rye
- All Ages
- Free with admission starting at $14.99 and $4.99 for Westchester Residents
Enjoy a beautiful fireworks show to celebrate Independence Day!
1862 Independence Day Celebration
- Jul. 02, 2022 - Jul. 03, 2022 , 10am-4pm; Last admittance at 2:30pm; parade at 2:30pm
- Old Bethpage Restoration Village
- 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage
- All Ages
- $20; $15 seniors 60 and older and children 5-12; free for children 4 and younger and active military
Celebrate Independence Day- 1862 style! See historical reenactments, military tanks, live music, and parade.
Coca-Cola July 4th Fest
- Jul. 02, 2022 - Jul. 04, 2022 , Saturday and Sunday, 10:30am-10pm; Monday, 10:30am-9pm
- Six Flags Great Adventure
- 1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson Township
- All Ages
- Starting at $44.99
Say Happy Birthday America with screamin’ rides, spectacular fireworks, music and more!
Independence Day at Fort Montgomery
- Jul. 02, 2022, 12pm
- Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
- 690 Route 9W, Fort Montgomery
- All Ages
- FREE
Witness the ROAR and THUNDER at the Grand Battery when the fort's 6-pounder cannon "Ana" is fired at NOON! Fife and Drum Music to Follow. Camp activities and military drills will take place throughout the day.
Eternal Con: The Long Island Comic Con
- Jul. 02, 2022 - Jul. 03, 2022 , Saturday, 10:30am–7pm; Sunday. 10:30am–5pm
- David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex
- Hofstra University, 245, Hempstead
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
- $10-35
Eternal Con, The Long Island Comic Con, celebrates its 8th year offering a fun and educational experience for visitors of all ages.
Independence Day at Fort Montgomery
- Jul. 02, 2022, 12pm
- Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
- 690 Route 9W, Fort Montgomery
- All Ages
- FREE
Witness the ROAR and THUNDER at the Grand Battery when the fort's 6-pounder cannon "Ana" is fired at NOON! Fife and Drum Music to Follow. Camp activities and military drills will take place throughout the day.
Reading of the Declaration of Independence & Artillery drill and firing demonstration
- Jul. 02, 2022 - Jul. 03, 2022 , Saturday and Sunday, 2:45pm
- Stony Point Battlefied State Historic Site
- 44 Battlefield Rd., Stony Point
- All Ages
- FREE
Commemorate Independence Day with a reading of the Declaration of Independence followd by an artillery drill and firing demonstration.
Red White & Blue Food Truck & Music Fest
- Jul. 02, 2022, 11am-7pm
- Teaneck Armory
- 1799 Teaneck Ave. , Teaneck
- All Ages
- $5 admission; free admission for children younger than 5
Three Cheers for the Red, White & Blue! Kick off July 4th weekend at the Best Food Truck Festival in Bergen County! 20 gourmet Food Trucks, Live Music, beer, sangria & margarita garden, Pony rides, Petting Zoo, Axe Throwing, Knockerball, inflatables, vendors, Face Painting, sand art & kids activities. A Great Day of Family Fun! Join the Party on the beautiful front lawn of the Teaneck Armory. Bring your appetite, chairs, blankets, friends, family & dancing shoes. Dogs welcome. Large Parking lot on premises. No seating provided, please bring your own. Attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable canned or boxed item to help support the food pantry. RAIN DATE - JULY 3, 2022
Music Under the Stars: Independence Day Celebration
- Jul. 02, 2022, 7:30pm
- West Point Trophy Point Amphitheater
- 117-119 Washington Road, West Point
- All Ages
- FREE
There’s no better way to celebrate America’s independence than with the Army’s oldest band! Grab a blanket, bring a picnic, and enjoy a wide variety of music ranging from traditional field music to today’s popular hits, and everything in between. As always, this performance concludes with a spectacular fireworks display over the Hudson River.
The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays the Music of the Grateful Dead for Kids
- Jul. 02, 2022, 1pm, doors; 2pm, show
- City Winery Hudson Valley
- 23 Factory Street , Montgomery
- All Ages
- Tickets start at $25
The Rock and Roll Playhouse kicks off the Concerts in the Vineyard 2022 season at City Winery Hudson Valley! Spend your Saturday afternoon with the...
Children & Families: Field Station Activation
- Jul. 03, 2022, 1-3pm
- Storm King Art Center
- Old Pleasant Hill Road, Mountainville
- All Ages
- Admission starts at $23 per person in car; children 5 and younger are not counted towards total
Discover some of the plants, animals, and insects that call Storm King home. Collect samples from the meadows and fields and learn how to identify ...
Children & Families: Field Station Activation
- Jul. 03, 2022, 1-3pm
- Storm King Art Center
- Old Pleasant Hill Road, Mountainville
- All Ages
- Admission starts at $23 per person in car; children 5 and younger are not counted towards total
Discover some of the plants, animals, and insects that call Storm King home. Collect samples from the meadows and fields and learn how to identify ...
All-Of-A-Kind Family Walking Tour
- Jul. 03, 2022, 10:30am
- Museum at Eldridge Street
- 12 Eldridge St. , Lower East Side
- All Ages
- $0-15
Take the kids on a trip to the literary Lower East Side to enjoy this walking tour where you'll follow in the footsteps of Ella, Henny, Sarah, Charlotte, and Gertie, the beloved sisters depicted in Sydney Taylor's children's classic All-of-a-Kind Family.
Sunday Story Time: Apple Pie 4th of July
- Jul. 03, 2022, 1pm
- New-York Historical Society
- 170 Central Park W., Upper West Side
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- Free with admission: $22; $17 seniors, educators, active military; $13 students; $6 children 5-13; free for children 4 and younger
Hear a story about one girls idea of how to celebrate the Fourth of July and then make a 4th of July fireworks painting.
4th of July: Bald Eagle Cupcakes Class
- Jul. 03, 2022, 10:30-11:30am
- Taste Buds Kitchen NYC
- 109 West 27th Street, Chelsea
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- $65 per child and adult
You'll have oh-so-much fun decorating cupcakes like America’s national bird. Ages 2-8.
Green Meadows Farm 4th of July Celebration
- Jul. 03, 2022 - Jul. 04, 2022 , 11am-5pm
- Aviator Sports and Events Center
- Floyd Bennett Field, 3159 Flatbush Ave., Marine Park
- All Ages
- $14
Enjoy your holiday with a free pony ride, free hot dog, and all the other activities included in your paid admission including visits with live animals, Happy Hayride, Selfie Barn, and much more.
Heritage Day 2022
- Jul. 03, 2022, 12-4pm
- Oysterponds Historical Society
- 1555 Village Lane, Orient
- All Ages
- FREE
The 13th annual Heritage Day program will start with a parade down Orient’s Village Lane led by the Grand Marshal; followed by a welcome and invocation at the Old Point Schoolhouse; the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance; “God Bless America” sung by Franklin Mastrangelo; the reading of the Declaration of Independence by Oysterponds stalwarts; after which hot dogs, sweets, and kids’ games are happening in Poquatuck Park.
Long Island Ducks Fireworks Spectacular & Skin Cancer Awareness Night
- Jul. 03, 2022, 6:35pm
- Fairfield Properties Ballpark
- 3 Court House Drive, Central Islip
- All Ages
- Tickets start at $16
See the Ducks take on the York Revolution plus, it's a Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular, presented by Catholic Health / Skin Cancer Awareness Night with Beach Balls (first 1,000 fans) and screenings for skin cancer, blood pressure and body mass index.
Orient Harbor Independence Day Fireworks
- Jul. 03, 2022, 9:15pm
- Orient Harbor
- Orient Harbor, Orient
- All Ages
- FREE
Help honor our nation's history and its military service members by taking part in this annual display with Fireworks by Grucci. Rain Date: Saturda...
Paramus Fireworks & Food Truck Festival
- Jul. 03, 2022, 11am-7pm
- Garden State Plaza
- 1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus
- All Ages
- In advance: $6; $4 children 4-13. At the door: $8; $5 children 4-13
The Paramus 4th of July Committee is teaming up with MegaBite Events to bringing even more fun to the Paramus Celebration to celebrate our nations 246th Birthday! Bring your appetite, chairs & blankets. This Food Truck & Music Festival features 20 food vendors, activates for all ages including, bounce house, air soft shooting gallery, range, Extreme Racing Grand Prix, Henna Tattoo, Hatchet Tossing, Extreme Bubble Ball and more! Live music kicks off at 11:30am from Naughty Humphrey and Twisted Charm who goes on stage at 3:30pm. When the party ends at 7pm, its a short walk to the Gennarelli Sports Plex, where the towns party starts and ends with the famous Paramus Fireworks display!
Music Fest and Fireworks
- Jul. 03, 2022, 5pm
- Kenisco Dam Plaza
- 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla
- All Ages
- FREE
Bring your lawn chair or blankets for a night of music and fireworks beginning at 5pm with a live DJ, the FDR Drive Band at 7pm, and fireworks at a...
South Street Seaport Museum Monthly Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music Live Sing-Along In-Person Aboard Tall Ship Wavertree
- Jul. 03, 2022, 2pm
- South Street Seaport Museum
- 12 Fulton St. , Downtown
- All Ages
- FREE
South Street Seaport Museum's monthly sea-music event Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music the original NYC chantey sing continues in-person aboard 1885 tall ship Wavertree.
Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise
- Jul. 04, 2022, 8pm
- Freeport Water Taxi & Tours
- 211 Woodcleft Ave., Freeport
- All Ages
- $60; $40 ages 5-10; free for children younger than 4
Enjoy the July 4 Fireworks from the water for views you won't get anywhere else.
Independence Day Commemoration
- Jul. 04, 2022, 10:30am-12pm
- St. Paul's Church National Historic Site
- 897 S. Columbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon
- All Ages
- FREE
This traditional Independence Day celebration, featuring a reading of the Declaration of Independence and tolling, 13 times, of the historic church...
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks 2022
- Jul. 04, 2022, 9:25pm
- Macy's
- Various locations along the FDR Drive and in Queens & Brooklyn, Midtown
- All Ages
- FREE
Patriotic standards & of-the-moment pop sounds make for the perfect sonic backdrop to this world famous fireworks show. You’ll be wowed when whistling jellyfish, little snakes, a blinking smiling face, swimming chrysanthemums & more take to the sky. Plus, catch amazing vocalists, a military band & more stars.
July 4th Parade
- Jul. 04, 2022, 12-2pm
- Castle Clinton at The Battery
- Battery Park, Battery Park City
- All Ages
- FREE
Local communities and visitors come together to take part in this patriotic tradition and celebrate our great nation.
Independence Day Family Celebration
- Jul. 04, 2022, 12-3pm
- New-York Historical Society
- 170 Central Park W., Upper West Side
- All Ages
- Free with admission: $22; $17 seniors, educators, active military; $13 students; free for ages 17 and younger
Take part in a fun-filled day of learning about America’s past through crafts, stories, and objects in the galleries.
All-American Cupcake Decorating Class
- Jul. 04, 2022, 10am
- Sur La Table
- 306 West 57th Street, Upper West Side
- Teen
- $79
Learn fundamental piping techniques, how to make and decorate with buttercream in this skill-focused July 4th class. Age 14 and older.
Rocking Fourth of July Firework Photoshoot!
- Jul. 04, 2022, 12-4pm
- Bach to Rock of Mamaroneck
- 130 Mamaroneck Avenue , Mamaroneck
- All Ages
- FREE
Join Bach to Rock of Mamaroneck on the fourth! They'll have photoshoots on the stage, school tours, a musicial petting zoo, prize wheel, raffle and more!
Stars Over Montauk – 4th of July Fireworks
- Jul. 04, 2022, 9-10:30pm
- Umbrella Beach
- 95 S Emerson Ave., Montauk
- All Ages
- FREE
Stars over Montauk July 4th Fireworks by Grucci at Umbrella Beach, 1/3 mile west of town. 9:00pm. Best viewed from locations in town. Rain date: July 5th.
July 4 - Fireworks Spectacular 2022
- Jul. 04, 2022, 9:30pm
- Jones Beach Central Mall
- 2400 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh
- All Ages
- $10 parking fee
Get ready for a fireworks spectacular to celebrate Indpeendence Day! WALK 97.5 FM and KJOY-98.3 FM will simulcast music during the fireworks show- so tune in!
July 4 - Fireworks Spectacular 2022
- Jul. 04, 2022, 9:30pm
- Jones Beach Central Mall
- 2400 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh
- All Ages
- $10 parking fee
Get ready for a fireworks spectacular to celebrate Indpeendence Day! WALK 97.5 FM and KJOY-98.3 FM will simulcast music during the fireworks show- so tune in!
Celebrating The 4th of July at Sagamore Hill
- Jul. 04, 2022, 12pm
- Sagamore Hill NHS
- 20 Sagamore Hill Road, Oyster Bay
- All Ages
- FREE
Celebrate the 4th of July at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site! Activities and Programs include meeting Theodore Roosevelt, as portrayed by Joe Wiegand, free tours of the Roosevelt Home, children's activities and games, Calliope Brass Band, Junior Ranger Program, Explore the Old Orchard Museum, Self-Guided Touring Options, and More!
Red, White & BOOM!
- Jul. 04, 2022, 10am-10pm
- LEGOLAND New York Resort
- One Legoland Blvd., Goshen
- All Ages
- Tickets start at $67.99 when purchased online; $89.99 at the front gate
The Red, White & BOOM! event features a unique fireworks spectacle for all to enjoy and celebrate America’s independence on this special night!
Independence Day Celebration
- Jul. 04, 2022, 10am-5pm
- New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site
- 374 Temple Hill Road, New Windsor
- All Ages
- FREE
Be there for a military drill and cannon firing at 2:00 PM, followed by children's musket drill. At 3:00 PM, visitor assisted reading of the Declaration of Independence followed by another military demonstration.
Tales & Tunes in Spanish & English with Miss Yolanda
- Jul. 05, 2022 - Jul. 26, 2022 , Tuesdays, 10:30-11am
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Main Branch
- 10 West Ramapo Road, Garnerville
- Pre-school & younger
- FREE
For walkers under 36 mos. old and their adults. Stories, fingerplays, songs & bubbles! Miss Yolanda delights in Spanish and English! Registrati...
Game On! @ the VILLAGE BRANCH
- Jul. 05, 2022 - Jul. 26, 2022 , Tuesdays, 4-5pm
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Village Branch
- 85 Main St., Haverstraw
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen
- FREE
For ages 7 and up. Friday Fun at the Village - Play video games on the big screen, or other fun activities! No registration is required. A limited ...
Sensory Play @ the Village Branch
- Jul. 05, 2022, 10:30-11:15am
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Village Branch
- 85 Main St., Haverstraw
- Baby, Pre-school & younger
- FREE
Sensory fun with explorative and interactive play for all ages! Families welcome, no registration.
...Toothy Tuesdays: Shark Tooth Excavation Workshop
- Jul. 05, 2022 - Jul. 26, 2022 , Tuesdays, drop in between 2-4pm
- The Whaling Museum & Education Center
- 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- $10 participant; Members $5 participant plus admission: $6; $5 seniors 62 and older and children 4-18; free for children 3 and younger and active military
Join the museum in celebrating these incredible apex predators! Touch a real shark jaw and a Megalodon tooth. Learn to identify different shark tee...
Feast of the Giglio
- Jul. 06, 2022 - Jul. 17, 2022 , Weekdays, 6-10pm; Saturdays, 4-11pm; Sundays, 12-10pm.
- Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Church
- North Eighth and Havemeyer Streets, Williamsburg
- All Ages
- FREE
This annual festival returns with the Dance of the Giglio, food vendors selling Italian delicacies, rides and games, and more. The feast honors St. Paulinus of Nola, Italy.
Summer Sounds Concert Series
- Jul. 06, 2022 - Aug. 31, 2022 , Wednesdays, 7:30pm
- Hudson Park
- 1 Hudson Park Road, New Rochelle
- All Ages
- FREE
Spend the summer with great bands and delicious food trucks at this summer concert series.
Crafts with Miss Cheryl
- Jul. 06, 2022, 4:30-5:15pm
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Main Library
- 10 W. Ramapo Road, Garnerville
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- FREE
For ages 3-8. Make a fun craft! Registration begins 2 weeks before the program for HKDPL district residents and 1 week for everyone else.
...Encanto Camp
- Jul. 06, 2022, 9am-12pm, ages 5-7; 9am-12pm, ages 8-11
- Ballet Long Island
- 1863 Pond Rd, Ronkonkoma
- Young elementary, Tween
- $35
You are invited to a dance party inspired by Encanto. Participants will have a magical time dancing to the popular music of Encanto. Learn...
Lincoln Square BID’s Summer Jazz Sensations
- Jul. 06, 2022 - Aug. 31, 2022 , Wednesdays, 12-1:30pm
- Dante Park
- Broadway and 64th Street , Upper West Side
- All Ages
- FREE
The Lincoln Square Business Improvement District (BID) FREE lunchtime summer concert series returns. The series celebrates the neighborhood...
Let's Groove with Miss Lisa
- Jul. 07, 2022 - Jul. 28, 2022 , Thursdays, 6-6:45pm
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Main Library
- 10 W. Ramapo Road, Garnerville
- Baby, Pre-school & younger
- FREE
For ages 0-5. Let's Groove promotes learning through song and movement, and focusses on a variety of topics that encourage early childhood cogn...
Puss-In-Boots
- Jul. 08, 2022 - Jul. 30, 2022 , Fridays and Saturdays, 11am
- Theatre Three
- 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- $10
THEATRE THREE's hilarious re-telling of the tale of a boy and his ingenious feline. When Christopher inherits his father's cat, he is set o...
Summer Sounds Concert Series
- Jul. 08, 2022 - Aug. 26, 2022 , Fridays, 7:30pm
- New Ro Parc
- 455 Main Street, New Rochelle
- All Ages
- FREE
Hear exciting live music all summer long.
Friday Night Fireworks
- Jul. 08, 2022 - Aug. 26, 2022 , Fridays, 9:15pm
- Rye Playland
- 1 Playland Pkwy, Rye
- All Ages
- Free with admission starting at $14.99 and $4.99 for Westchester Residents
Enjoy a beautiful fireworks show at Playland Friday nights all summer long!
Summer Plaza Party
- Jul. 08, 2022, 4-7pm
- Atlantic Terminal Mall
- 139 Flatbush Avenue, Boerum Hill
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Atlantic Terminal Mall and Brooklyn Bridge Parents have partnered up to host a FREE family-friendly summer kickoff party at Atlantic Terminal's...
Summer Plaza Party
- Jul. 08, 2022, 4-7pm
- Atlantic Terminal Mall
- 139 Flatbush Avenue, Boerum Hill
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Atlantic Terminal Mall and Brooklyn Bridge Parents have partnered up to host a FREE family-friendly summer kickoff party at Atlantic Terminal's...
Waterfight NYC 2022
- Jul. 09, 2022, 12pm
- Central Park
- Central Park, Central Park
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
- $0-12
Waterfight NYC is a recent but beloved addition to New York's quirky summer life. A day once a year when people from all over travel to joyously soak strangers and have a good time.
FAD Market Summer Pop-up
- Jul. 09, 2022 - Jul. 10, 2022 , 11am-6pm
- The Invisible Dog Art Center
- 51 Bergen Street, Boerum Hill
- All Ages
- FREE
This summer, join FAD Market to celebrate the creative energy of New York City. Shop a rotating roster of handcrafted goods from over 50 makers, de...
The 35th Annual Women's Distance Festival 5k
- Jul. 09, 2022 - Jul. 17, 2022 , 7:45am
- Rockland Lake State Park
- 299 Rockland Lake Rd., Valley Cottage
- All Ages
- $35
Head to the 35th Annual Women's Distance Festival 5K Run/Walk to help the Center for Safety & Change. This year, there will be a virtual event for those who cannot or chose to not participate in person.
The 35th Annual Women's Distance Festival 5k
- Jul. 09, 2022, 7:45am
- Rockland Lake State Park
- 299 Rockland Lake Road, Valley Cottage
- All Ages
- $35
Over 1000 participants will come together along with the Rockland Road Runners for the largest Women's only 5k in the tri-state area and come together to raise money to help the Center for Safety & Change.
The Lego Movie
- Jul. 09, 2022, 11am
- Jacob Burns Film Center
- 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville
- All Ages
- $15; $8 ages 13 and younger; $10 members
The first-ever full-length theatrical LEGO movie follows Emmet (voiced by Chris Pratt), an ordinary, rules-following, perfectly average LEGO mini-f...
MOMIX: ALICE
- Jul. 09, 2022, 2pm
- The Joyce Theater
- 175 Eighth Avenue, Chelsea
- All Ages
- $10 per kid, ages 6-16, accompanied by an adult ticket
Seamlessly blending illusion, acrobatics, magic and whimsy, MOMIX sends audiences flying down the rabbit hole in Moses Pendelton's newest creat...
Gustavo Casenave Trio
- Jul. 09, 2022, 7pm
- Flushing Town Hall
- 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing
- All Ages
- $15
Two-time Grammy Winner, Steinway Artist pianist and composer Gustavo Casenave presents his trio featuring master bassist Ricky Rodriguez and Argentinean drummer guru Franco Pinna.
Be Jolly in July
- Jul. 09, 2022, 1-4pm
- Harbor Child Care
- 49 Forest Ave. , Glen Cove
- Pre-school & younger, Adult
- $20 per family. Limit 4 individuals per family.
Outside event with snacks, drinks, kids craft table, face painting, take picture with Santa with your cell phone. Rain date July 16. RSVP register ...
Family Art Project: Crayon Flower
- Jul. 09, 2022 - Jul. 10, 2022 , 10am-1pm
- Wave Hill
- 4900 Independence Ave., Bronx
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- Free with admission: $10; $6 students and seniors 65 and older; $4 children 6 and older; free for members
Each flower is unique! Let your imagination blossom to create your own special waxed mosaic flower with crayon bits and natural materials.
...R.E.A.D. to a Dog
- Jul. 09, 2022, 10:30am-12pm
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library Main Branch
- 10 West Ramapo Road, Garnerville
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
For ages 5 & up. Sign up for a 15 minute session to read one-on-one to a therapy dog! Registration is open for everyone.
...Concert: The Homegrown String Band
- Jul. 09, 2022, 2pm
- Clarkstown Learning Center
- 9 Lake Road , Congers
- All Ages
- FREE
The Homegrown String Band™ celebrates the American tradition of families making music together. This family band's repertoire includes a ...
Movie Night and Picnic & Play
- Jul. 10, 2022, 6pm
- Randall's Island Park
- 10 Central Rd. , Randall's Island
- All Ages
- FREE
Take your family out for a movie and a night of outdoor fun.
“American Healer” A Documentary and Lecture on Reversing Diabetes
- Jul. 10, 2022, 4-6pm
- Paramount Hudson Valley Theater
- 1008 Brown Street, Peekskill
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- $15-$35
Rob Scott and PK Fit presents: “American Healer” a lecture and documentary on reversing Type 2 Diabetes. Councilman Rob Scott kicks off...
Monster Figure Drawing Workshop
- Jul. 10, 2022, 10-11am
- Prospect Park Carousel
- 452 Flatbush Ave., Prospect Lefferts Gardens
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen
- $20
Kids and their families are invited to join instructors Joan and Kosuke for still life drawing using a real, live monster as a model! In this one h...
Summer Concert Series on the Village Green
- Jul. 10, 2022 - Aug. 21, 2022 , Sundays, 7-9pm
- The Jennie Melville Village Green
- 129 Main Street, Stony Brook
- All Ages
- FREE
The Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) is excited to announce the long awaited return of the Summer Concert Series on the Village Green.&nb...
Farm to Table Blueberry Pancake Breakfast
- Jul. 10, 2022, 8:30-11:30am
- Alstede Farms
- 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester
- All Ages
- $34.99
Indulge in a hearty farm fresh blueberry pancake breakfast complete with delicious homemade blueberry pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, bre...
Unclaimed Baggage 50-State Road Tour Coming to Brooklyn
- Jul. 10, 2022, 10am-5pm
- Greenpoint Terminal Market
- 2 Noble St. , Greenpoint
- All Ages
- FREE
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Unclaimed Baggage is embarking on a 50-state road tour to connect with customers from around the country. In Brooklyn, Unclaimed Baggage will offer its full Road Tour Experience, including games, photo opportunities and an exclusive link to its online store (stocked with a fresh collection of new arrivals). Head to the Greenpoint Terminal Market to check it out.
Alive After Five® 2022
- Jul. 11, 2022 - Aug. 25, 2022 , Alternating Thursdays, 5-9:30pm
- Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce
- 15 N Ocean Ave., Downtown Patchogue
- All Ages
- FREE
Live music, outdoor dinings, vendors, magic and Coney Island-style Side Show is just some of the fun that your family will have!
Builder's Club
- Jul. 11, 2022, 6-7pm
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Main Branch
- 10 West Ramapo Road, Garnerville
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
For ages 5-12. Builder's Club - Have fun with LEGOs, board games, and more! No registration required.
...Outdoor Music for the Whole Family with Kurt Gallagher at the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library on Tuesday, July 12th at 10:00am and Tuesday, July 19th at 10:00am
- Jul. 12, 2022 - Jul. 19, 2022 , Tuesdays, July 12 and 19; 10-11am
- Port Chester/Rye Brook Library
- One Haseco Ave., Port Chester
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Adult
- FREE
On Tuesday, July 12 at 10am and Tuesday, July 19 at 10am, children of all ages will have a blast moving, giggling and making music as they sing, stomp, clap and flap along to Kurt's interactive songs.
Seashell Bingo at the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library
- Jul. 13, 2022, 2:30pm
- Port Chester/Rye Brook Library
- One Haseco Ave., Port Chester
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
- FREE
Starting Monday, June 27, sign up in person or by phone at 914-939-6710 and press 3, to reserve a spot to play bingo with the Children's Room staff.
Hudson Yards Summer Concert Series: Arlissa
- Jul. 13, 2022, 6-8pm
- The Backyard at Hudson Yards
- 20 Hudson Yards, Stuyvesant Park
- All Ages
- FREE
Hudson Yards is set to host a FREE 10-week concert series programmed by The Bowery Presents featuring today's hottest emerging artists. On Wedn...
SWAY's BLOOM!
- Jul. 13, 2022 - Jul. 16, 2022 , 12:30-5:30pm
- Waterfront Plaza at Brookfield Place
- 230 Vesey St. , Downtown
- All Ages
- FREE
BLOOM! is the newest creation of SWAY (formerly known as Australia's Strange Fruit) atop their signature 14-foot sway poles. A 20-minute performance, BLOOM! is a family-friendly, colorful, and spirited performance exploring themes of Earth and nature, community, transformation, individuality, and diversity. Accompanied by an original soundtrack by Ania Reynolds, BLOOM! celebrates the ephemeral and simultaneously beautiful nature of life. Fun for the whole family.
Paley Salutes Shark Week: Get Your Heart Pumping
- Jul. 13, 2022 - Aug. 07, 2022 , 12-6pm
- The Paley Center for Media
- 25 W 52nd St., Midtown
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- $20
The Paley Center will continue its tradition of celebrating Shark Week with an immersive exhibit from July 13 to August 7.
Community Track Night
- Jul. 14, 2022 - Sep. 08, 2022 , 6:30-8pm
- Randall's Island Park
- 10 Central Rd. , New York City
- Adult
- FREE
Walk, run, or jog in this 'icahnic' stadium at the free community track night.
The Orange County Fair
- Jul. 14, 2022 - Jul. 31, 2022 , Thursdays and Fridays, 4-11pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 1-11pm
- Orange County Fair Speedway
- 239 Wisner Ave., Middletown
- All Ages
- $10; $7 seniors 65 and older and kids 7-12; free admission for children younger than 6; additional fee for rides and select shows
Find rides, attractions, and non-stop action, at this long time family favorite fair.
Woody Guthrie's American Song at Arc Stages
- Jul. 14, 2022 - Jul. 16, 2022 , Thursday, 7pm; Friday, 8pm; Saturday, 8pm and 2pm
- Arc Stages
- 147 Wheeler Ave., Pleasantville
- All Ages
- $28; $22 Students and Seniors
An exuberant musical celebration of America, Woody Guthrie's American Song tells the life of the folk singer through his words and music. After...
Chalk the Walk at the Port Chester
- Jul. 14, 2022, 10am
- Port Chester/Rye Brook Library
- One Haseco Avenue, Port Chester
- All Ages
- FREE
Chalk the walk outside the library! *Limited registration. This program is sponsored by The Klein Foundation. Sign up in person or by phone st...
All Shook Up
- Jul. 15, 2022 - Jul. 31, 2022 , See website for schedule
- Madison Theatre at Molloy
- 1000 hempstead ave, Rockville Centre
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- $40-$65
Loosely based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy will have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Hound Dog,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.”
Alive on 25
- Jul. 15, 2022, 5-9:30pm
- Downtown Riverhead
- East Main Street, Riverhead
- All Ages
- FREE
Check out this poo-up summer street festival featuring live music, car show, local craft beverages, outdoor dining, Long Island artists, performers and street vendors.
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company with Les Ballet Afrik and Ayodele Casel
- Jul. 15, 2022, 6pm
- Flushing Meadows–Corona Park
- Between Grand Central Pkwy and Van Wyck Expy., Flushing
- All Ages
- FREE
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company will perform with Les Ballet Afrik and Ayodele Casel at Capital One City Parks Foundation Summer...
Where the Crawdads Sing
- Jul. 15, 2022, TBD
- Jacob Burns Film Center
- 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville
- Teen, Adult
- $15; $10 members
From the best-selling novel comes a captivating mystery. Where the Crawdads Sing tells the story of Kya (Daisy Edgar-Jones, FX’s Und...
National Circus Project (Outdoor Event)
- Jul. 15, 2022, 6:30-7:30pm
- Emma Clark Library
- 120 Main St., Setauket
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Head to Emma Clark Library's front lawn for a panoramic presentation of circus skills packed into a comedy-variety show.
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
- Jul. 15, 2022 - Jul. 22, 2022 , See website for schedule
- Jacob Burns Film Center
- 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville
- All Ages
- $15; $10 members
Anthony Fabian’s Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris is the enchanting tale of Ada Harris (Lesley Manville, Phantom Thread, Netflix’s Th...
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
- Jul. 15, 2022 - Jul. 22, 2022 , See website for schedule
- Jacob Burns Film Center
- 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville
- All Ages
- $15; $10 members
Anthony Fabian’s Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris is the enchanting tale of Ada Harris (Lesley Manville, Phantom Thread, Netflix’s Th...
(Be)Tween Time – Self Care Workshop with Jazy Clintron
- Jul. 16, 2022, 1pm-2pm
- Urban Farm
- Randall's Island, Randall's Island
- Tween
- FREE
Enjoy age-appropriate self-care techniques for stress relief and relaxation, including yoga, meditation, breathing, journaling and art.
FAD Market | Governors Island
- Jul. 16, 2022 - Jul. 17, 2022 , 11am-5pm
- Governors Island
- King Ave., New York
- All Ages
- Admission is free, prices vary for goods
Taking place along the tree-lined King Ave, nestled between historic early 20th century buildings, this idyllic market setting is steps away from Y...
Family Art Project: Exploring Herbal Arts
- Jul. 16, 2022 - Jul. 17, 2022 , 10am-1pm
- Wave Hill
- 4900 Independence Ave., Bronx
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- Free with admission: $10; $6 students and seniors 65 and older; $4 children 6 and older; free for members
Using smell and touch, discover the world of herbal and botanical arts. Inspired by Wave Hill's Herb Garden, create a sensory work of art that ...
Jazz Jam All-Stars Concert
- Jul. 16, 2022, 7:30pm
- Flushing Town Hall
- 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing
- All Ages
- $25; $20 for members, $15 for students)
The Jazz Jam All-Stars Concert returns; featuring the high-caliber musicians who regularly perform at the Jazz Jam, including trumpet & sax pla...
Movie Night
- Jul. 17, 2022, 8pm
- Randall's Island Park
- 10 Central Rd. , Randall's Island
- Adult
- FREE
Bring a picnic and come out for a movie and a night of outdoor fun. Movie: Dune.
"Love's Labor Lost"
- Jul. 17, 2022, 6:30pm
- Hudson Park
- 1 Hudson Park Road, New Rochelle
- All Ages
- FREE
The sound of music will be heard all along Long Island Sound and in the heart of downtown New Rochelle this summer as the New Rochelle Council on t...
Princess Tea Party
- Jul. 17, 2022, 10am and 12:30 and 3pm
- Long Island Aquarium
- 431 East Main St., Riverhead
- All Ages
- $49.95; $44.95, children ages 3-12; $5 children ages 2 and younger
Get your little princess and head to this Princess Tea Party. She'll dance and sing with all of her favorite princesses. Formal white glove tea service will be served in the elegant Sea Star Ballroom, with finger sandwiches and sweets.
Science in Action-More Makey Makey
- Jul. 18, 2022, 5:30-6:30pm
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library Main Branch
- 10 West Ramapo Road, Garnerville
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Participate in fun chemistry, physics, and technology experiments to discover more about the world around you! Registration begins 2 weeks before p...
Family Movie @ the VILLAGE BRANCH
- Jul. 18, 2022 - Jul. 25, 2022 , Mondays, 5-7pm
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Village Branch
- 85 Main St., Haverstraw
- All Ages
- FREE
Join the library for a fun family movie! Families welcome. No registration required. Your child is your ticket.
...Horticultural Team Volunteers
- Jul. 19, 2022, 9:30am-12pm
- Randall's Island Park
- 10 Central Road, East Harlem
- All Ages
- FREE
Open to Individual Volunteers. Join the Horticulture team in keeping the island beautiful! Opportunities to help with the day-to-day operations can...
Sensory Play @ the Village Branch
- Jul. 19, 2022, 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM.
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Village Branch
- 85 Main St., Haverstraw
- Baby, Pre-school & younger
- FREE
Sensory fun with explorative and interactive play for all ages! Families welcome, no registration.
...Hudson Yards Summer Concert Series: Daya
- Jul. 20, 2022, 6-8pm
- The Backyard at Hudson Yards
- 20 Hudson Yards, Stuyvesant Park
- All Ages
- FREE
See Daya perform at the Wells Fargo Stage during the Hudson Yards' FREE 10-week concert series programmed by The Bowery Presents featuring toda...
Stories & Crafts with Miss Cheryl
- Jul. 20, 2022, 10:30-11:15am
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Main Branch
- 10 West Ramapo Road, Garnerville
- Pre-school & younger
- FREE
For ages 3 - 5. Stories, crafts and more! Registration begins 2 weeks before the program for HKDPL district residents and 1 week for everyone else....
Taiko Drums of Japan (Outdoor event)
- Jul. 20, 2022, 7-8pm
- Emma Clark Library
- 120 Main St., Setauket
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Ryu Shu Taiko introduces audiences to the traditional Japanese Matsuri (Festival) experience. This family-friendly interactive show presents traditional and contemporary Taiko drumming and folk dance. Held on Emma Clark Library's front lawn. No registration. All are welcome. Perfect for families with children ages 2 - 12. Questions? Email [email protected]
Classic Car Night
- Jul. 21, 2022, 5pm
- Nyack Chamber of Commerce
- Main St., Nyack
- All Ages
- FREE
Stroll down Main Street to see hundreds of rare, antique, vintage, and iconic vehicles.
Sharks of Long Island! (Virtual Talk)
- Jul. 21, 2022, 7pm
- The Whaling Museum and Education Center
- Online
- All Ages
- Suggested donation appreciated to support museum programs: $10
Did you know sharks have existed longer than trees? Discover the range of magnificent and diverse shark species we share our local shores and water...
Festival Minokan: A Celebration of Haitian Culture
- Jul. 23, 2022, 4-8pm
- Wyckoff House Museum
- 5816 Clarendon Road, East Flatbush
- All Ages
- FREE
Celebrate the history and traditions of Pinkster for May’s Farmhouse Family Day. In partnership with Elite Learners, Inc., join us for a carnival g...
Wampum Man & Quill Writing
- Jul. 23, 2022, 10am-1pm
- Westhampton Beach Historical Society
- 101 Mill Road, Westhampton Beach
- All Ages
- FREE
Wampum Man: Come and see quahogo shell beads made using authentic Native and Dutch style tools from of our historic past. Also see the coins of Nie...
Family Art Project: The Language of Flowers
- Jul. 23, 2022 - Jul. 24, 2022 , 10am-1pm
- Wave Hill
- 4900 Independence Ave., Bronx
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- Free with admission: $10; $6 students and seniors 65 and older; $4 children 6 and older; free for members
Floriography is the art of using flowers to communicate a message. Use upcycled materials to create your own bouquet. Place your arrangement in an ...
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