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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
Weekly Magic The Gathering Draft
- Jan. 07, 2022 - Jun. 24, 2022 , Fridays, 6pm
- Dragon Den & Dungeon Hall
- 102 Main Street , Nyack
- All Ages
- $20
Veterans of the game and newcomers alike are invited to pass around packs of cards and build a deck on the fly to participate in a Swiss tournament for a chance at prizes!
Toddler Time
- Jan. 08, 2022 - Jun. 25, 2022 , Saturdays, 10-11am
- Bounce! Trampoline Sports
- 612 Corporate Way, Valley Cottage
- Baby
- $12 per toddler; parents jump free
During Toddler Time, your child gets to use the entire facility in a quieter environment just for their age group.
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.
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- Mar. 19, 2022 - Jun. 25, 2022 , Saturdays, 11-11:30am and 1-1:30pm
- Westfield Garden State Plaza
- One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
- All Ages
- Admission is free; $10 VIP Option
Come out and see the best of Broadway for kids every Saturday featuring songs and scenes from hit Broadway shows.
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.
Big Risks: Creative Discoveries
- Apr. 23, 2022 - Jun. 25, 2022 , Saturdays by appointment and April 23, 1-5pm; May 21 and 22, 12-6pm; Saturdays by appointment
- Garner Arts Center
- 55 W Railroad Ave., West Haverstraw
- All Ages
- FREE
Big Risks: Creative Discoveries presents sculptures by Peter Strasser.
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.
Kingdom Faire
- Apr. 30, 2022 - Jun. 26, 2022 , Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-7pm; Memorial Day, 11am-7pm
- Kingdom Faire Fairgrounds
- 600 Lee Blvd., Yorktown Heights
- All Ages
- Tickets start at $23 for adults and $15 ages 5-12; free for children 4 and younger
Experience this immersive live event featuring original performances, music, acts, shopping, games, and more!
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.
Sunflower Festival
- May. 28, 2022 - Jun. 26, 2022 , 9am-6pm, daily
- Garden Of Eve
- 4558 Sound Ave., Riverhead
- All Ages
- $10.95; additional fee for berries
Spend the day with unlimited access to U-pick organic to the Strawberry field, Family Fun Fields, pedal karts, hay tower, farm animals, spider web, and more.
Polkadots
- May. 28, 2022 - Jun. 26, 2022 , Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30am
- The Argyle Theatre
- 34 West Main Street, Babylon
- All Ages
- $16
Inspired by the events of The Little Rock 9, Polkadots serves as a colorful history lesson for children, reminding them that our individual differences make us awesome, not outcasts.
Strawberry Festival 2022
- May. 28, 2022 - Jun. 26, 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
Enjoy strawberry-themed foods in our Farm Café, fresh fruit smoothies, ice cream, and more.
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.
Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster
- Jun. 04, 2022 - Jun. 26, 2022 , Saturdays and Sundays, 11am and 3pm
- New Victory Theater
- 209 W. 42nd St., Midtown
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- Tickets start at $25
This performance will surprise you with its cinema-sized story about fright, feelings and friendship. Ages 4-7.
Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster
- Jun. 04, 2022 - Jun. 26, 2022 , Show times vary; check the schedule on the website
- New Victory Theater
- 209 W 42nd St., Theater District
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- Tickets start at $25
With puppets, projections, live music and a story by Mo Willems, this performance will surprise you with its cinema-sized story about fright, feelings and friendship.
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.
“Mommy & Me” Yoga in the Rock Hall Museum Garden
- Jun. 07, 2022 - Jun. 28, 2022 , Tuesdays, 11am-12pm
- Rock Hall Museum
- 199 Broadway, Lawrence
- Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- Pre-registration per class: $15; Pre-registration for series: $50
Join a certified yoga and children’s yoga instructor for a fun and fantastic outdoor yoga journey through rainbows, the jungle, the farm, the ocean, and more!
Game On! @ the VILLAGE BRANCH
- Jun. 07, 2022 - Jun. 28, 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 ...
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...
River to River Festival
- Jun. 12, 2022 - Jun. 26, 2022 , See website for schedule
- Lower Manhattan Cultural Council
- 125 Maiden Lane , Lower Manhattan
- All Ages
- FREE
LMCC presents the 21st annual River To River Festival, Downtown New York City’s leading free summer arts festival. Experience a dazzling and wide-r...
Mi Abuela: Queen of Nightmares
- Jun. 15, 2022 - Jun. 26, 2022 , 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM, 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM, 9:00 Pm - 11:00 PM
- Gene Frankel Theatre
- 24 Bond St., NoHo
- Teen, Adult
- $25-40
Come join the audience for the premiere of "Mi Abuela, Queen of Nightmares," an award-winning play by playwright/filmmaker/writer/artist/actress Christine Stoddard.
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.
South Shore Mall Carnival
- Jun. 16, 2022 - Jun. 26, 2022 , Monday-Thursday, 5-10pm; Friday, 5-11pm; Saturday, 12-11pm; Sunday, 12-10pm
- Westfield South Shore
- 1701 Sunrise Hwy., Bay Shore
- All Ages
- Free admission and parking. Ride cost varies.
Experience the sights, sounds and aromas of the electrifying midway with rides and games and carnival cuisine for the whole family. Admission and p...
South Shore Mall Carnival
- Jun. 16, 2022 - Jun. 26, 2022 , Monday-Thursday, 5-10pm ; Friday, 5-11pm; Saturday, 12-11pm; Sunday, 12-10pm
- Westfield South Shore
- 1701 Sunrise Hwy., Bay Shore
- All Ages
- Free admission and parking. Ride cost varies.
Experience the sights, sounds and aromas of the electrifying midway with rides and games and carnival cuisine for the whole family. Admission and p...
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.
Arts Gowanus ArtWalk on Atlantic Avenue
- Jun. 18, 2022 - Jun. 26, 2022 , 12-6pm
- Atlantic Avenue
- Atlantic Avenue, from Fourth Avenue to Hicks Street, Boerum Hill
- All Ages
- FREE
This 1.5-mile self-guided ArtWalk through Brooklyn neighborhoods of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn Heights, and Cobble Hill will include the works of local artists such as paintings, photography, drawings, sculpture and large installations.
Adventures from the Shed
- Jun. 18, 2022 - Jun. 25, 2022 , Saturdays, 9:45 AM
- The 14th St Y
- 344 East 14th Street, Chelsea
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- $5
It's Liondown's Birthday and Mary-Jo and her friends need to find a present in time for his party. Can you help them? Perfect for 2-5 years...
Kozlova International Ballet Competition
- Jun. 21, 2022 - Jun. 25, 2022 , Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 1pm; Friday, 7 pm
- Symphony Space
- 2537 Broadway, New York City
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- $40; $25 for students and seniors
Valentina Kozlova, former principal dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet and New York City Ballet, presents the 10 year of her International Ballet Compe...
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.
Summer Movie Nights: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
- Jun. 24, 2022, 5-9pm
- Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
- Pier 86, West 46th Street at Twelth Avenue, Hell's Kitchen
- All Ages
- FREE
See everyone's favorite Extra-Terrestrial from the flight deck of the famed and historic Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
Playtime Storytime
- Jun. 24, 2022, 10:30-11:15am
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Main Library
- 10 W. Ramapo Road, Garnerville
- Pre-school & younger
- FREE
Join the library for fun on Fridays! Stories & songs, sensory story time with cool activities, Fun with Non-Fiction, and more! Families we...
Children's Summer Reading Kickoff
- Jun. 24, 2022, 2-5pm
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Main Library
- 10 W. Ramapo Road, Garnerville
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Summer Reading Club kickoff! Acrobat show at 3:30 pm.
...Children's Summer Reading Kickoff
- Jun. 24, 2022, 2-5pm
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Main Library
- 10 W. Ramapo Road, Garnerville
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Summer Reading Club kickoff! Li Liu's Acrobat show at 3:30 pm, with fun activities happening from 2:00 - 5:00 pm.
...Children's Summer Reading Kickoff @ the Village Branch
- Jun. 24, 2022, 2-5pm
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Village Branch
- 85 Main St., Haverstraw
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Summer Reading Club kickoff! A Magic Show at 4:00 pm, with fun activities happening from 2:00 - 5:00 pm.
...Peekskill Film Festival
- Jun. 24, 2022 - Jun. 25, 2022 , 7pm, Friday; 11am, Saturday
- Paramount Hudson Valley Theater
- 1008 Brown St., Peekskill
- Adult
- $22
The Peekskill Film Festival was founded in 2015 to promote film literacy in the vibrant and historic Hudson River city of Peekskill, NY, and is an opportunity to view new works by emerging filmmakers, including features, shorts, documentaries, animation, and student work.
Live at the Valley
- Jun. 24, 2022, 7-10pm
- Jefferson Valley Mall
- 650 Lee Blvd., Yorktown Heights
- All Ages
- FREE
Head to "Live at the Valley" with Smooch, an emerging soul/funk band based out of Westchester, NY. Come rock out, kick back and have fun with your friends. Live music, craft beer, food trucks, vendors, kids entertainment, family games and more
Magnum Ice Cream & Nails.INC Ice Cream and Nail Art Pop Up
- Jun. 24, 2022 - Jun. 25, 2022 , 1-7pm
- Freehand New York Hotel
- 23 Lexington Ave., Stuyvesant Park
- All Ages
- FREE
You're invited to Magnum ice cream's Indulgence Studio- a FREE ice cream and nail art pop-up in celebration of the Magnum ice cream x Nails...
Live at the Valley: Smooch Band
- Jun. 24, 2022, 7-10pm
- Jefferson Valley Mall
- 650 Lee Blvd, Yorktown Heights
- All Ages
- FREE
Join the Jefferson Valley Mall for "Live at the Valley" with Smooch! Smooch is an emerging soul/funk band based out of Westchester, NY. C...
Coney Island Cyclone Roller Coaster Celebrates Its 95th Birthday
- Jun. 24, 2022 - Jun. 26, 2022 , Friday and Saturday, 11am-12am; Sunday, 11am-11pm
- Luna Park
- 1000 Surf Ave., Coney Island
- All Ages
- Admission is free; additional fee for rides
Luna Park in Coney Island, NYC’s most iconic destination for fun, will be celebrating the 95th Birthday of the legendary Coney Island Cyclone rolle...
Coney Island Cyclone Roller Coaster Celebrates Its 95th Birthday
- Jun. 24, 2022 - Jun. 26, 2022 , Friday and Saturday, 11am-12am; Sunday, 11am-11pm
- Luna Park
- 1000 Surf Ave., Coney Island
- All Ages
- Admission is free; additional fee for rides
Luna Park in Coney Island, NYC’s most iconic destination for fun, will be celebrating the 95th Birthday of the legendary Coney Island Cyclone rolle...
Peruvian Artisanal Craft Fair
- Jun. 24, 2022 - Jun. 26, 2022 , Friday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
- Cradle of Aviation Museum
- Charles Lindbergh Blvd. , Garden City
- All Ages
- Admission is free, prices vary for goods
Be there when the SUMAQ Peruvian Food Festival and the Cradle present the 1st Peruvian Artisanal Craft Fair in New York! This indoor craft fair wil...
Bronx Night Market
- Jun. 25, 2022, 1-7pm
- Fordham Plaza
- 1 Fordham Plaza , Bronx
- All Ages
- FREE
Come out to the largest family friendly foodie celebration in the Bronx complet with food vendors, kid zone, education booths, and more.
Rhinebeck Crafts Festival
- Jun. 25, 2022 - Jun. 26, 2022 , Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm
- Dutchess County Fairgrounds
- 6636 Spring Brook Avenue (Route 9), Rhinebeck
- All Ages
- $10; $9 seniors 62 and older; $4 children 6-16; free for children younger than 6
This experience is a celebration of all things handmade which includes unique contemporary craft and art, gourmet specialty foods, tastings from Hudson Valley distilleries and wineries, craft demonstrations and family activities.
BRIC CELEBRATE BROOKLYN! FESTIVAL Family Show: Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique En Cirque
- Jun. 25, 2022, 4pm
- Lena Horne Bandshell
- 9th Street & Prospect Park West, South Slope
- All Ages
- FREE
Cirque Kalabenté combines breathtaking acrobatics with live music played on the traditional instruments of their native Guinea, including kora, djembe, and various percussion.
Ramblin' Dan's Freewheelin' Band
- Jun. 25, 2022, 1:30pm
- Main Street School Lawn
- 101 Main St., Irvington
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- $8
Join Irvington Theater and Ramblin' Dan's Freewheelin' Band for an afternoon of live music and activities outdoors.
Celebrate Pride
- Jun. 25, 2022, 10am–1pm and 2–5pm
- Brooklyn Children's Museum
- 145 Brooklyn Ave., Crown Heights
- All Ages
- $13; $12 grandparent
Join Drag Queen Story Hour for a special story time program, get inspired by some of the activists who have championed equal rights and inclusion for the LGBTQ community, and show off your dance moves for a family dance party.
Pride Extravaganza: Storytime Event
- Jun. 25, 2022, 11am
- Books Are Magic
- 225 Smith St., Red Hook
- All Ages
- FREE
Celebrate Pride with Books Are Magic and picture book authors Joanna McClintick, Jodie Patterson, Justin Richardson, and Peter Parnell!
Pride Extravaganza: Middle Grade Authors go Head-to-Head!
- Jun. 25, 2022, 2pm
- Books Are Magic
- 225 Smith St, Red Hook
- Tween
- FREE
Celebrate Pride with Books Are Magic and MG authors Alex Gino, Claribel Ortega, Mark Oshiro, and Zack Loran Clark!
YA Pride Panel: Writing Queer Joy for Teens
- Jun. 25, 2022, 6pm
- Books Are Magic
- 225 Smith St, Red Hook
- Teen, Adult
- FREE
Celebrate Pride with Books Are Magic and YA authors Andrea Mosqueda, Isaac Fitzsimons, and R. Eric Thomas, moderated by Casey McQuiston.
Music Institute of Long Island Gala Concert 2022
- Jun. 25, 2022, 7pm
- Adelphi University Performing Arts Center
- 1 South Avenue , Garden City
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- $55
Music Institute of Long Island's Outstanding Students will Perform in Ensemble and Chamber Music, Classical and Popular Music. Ages 5 - 18 year...
Touch a Tractor
- Jun. 25, 2022 - Jun. 26, 2022 , 10am-6pm
- Garden of Eve Organic Farm
- 4558 Sound Ave, Riverhead
- All Ages
- $10.95
Sit in some of Garden of Eve's collection of tractors, old and new!
Antique and Classic Car Exhibition
- Jun. 25, 2022, 10am-5pm
- The Great Lawn
- 35 Main St. , Westhampton Beach
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
- FREE
See vintage cars and trucks dating back to the early 1900's and classic car models up to the 1970's.
NYS Certified - Safe Boating Course
- Jun. 25, 2022, 8:30am-4:30pm
- The Whaling Museum and Education Center
- 279 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- $25
The Whaling Museum is hosting Safe Boating Courses for all students age 10 and older. Learn the essentials of safe boat operation, regulations, and...
Family Fitness Festival
- Jun. 25, 2022, 1-3pm
- Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center
- 3225 Reservoir Oval E., Bronx
- All Ages
- FREE
Bring the family out for fitness and food demos, arts and crafts, games, raffles and more!
Here Comes the Sun Festival, Welcome to Summer
- Jun. 25, 2022, 1-4pm
- Brookville Park
- Brookville Boulevard and 144 Avenue, Rosedale
- All Ages
- FREE
The event will feature music, arts &crafts, games, fitness challenges, inflatables, popcorn, sports activities, and prizes.
Brooklyn Americana Music Festival
- Jun. 25, 2022 - Jun. 26, 2022 , Saturday and Sunday, 3-7pm
- Liberty Lawn at Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 6
- Atlantic Avenue and Furman Street, Brooklyn Heights
- All Ages
- FREE
See over thirty women-identified Brooklyn and NYC Americana musicians perform original and traditional songs on variety of string instruments spanning a range of genres including Country, Folk, Blues, Old Time, Bluegrass, and Jazz.
Harlem Pride 2022
- Jun. 25, 2022, 12-6pm
- Harlem Pride
- West 135th Street & 12th Avenue, Harlem
- All Ages
- FREE
Harlem Pride Celebration Day is an event the whole family will enjoy. While certainly an event steeped in celebration, it serves as an opportunity ...
Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana
- Jun. 25, 2022, 2pm
- The Joyce Theater
- 175 Eighth Avenue, Chelsea
- All Ages
- $10 per kid, ages 6-16, accompanied by an adult ticket
Serious dance is seriously fun! This family-oriented series invites young audiences and grown-ups to experience renowned companies and the opportun...
Rapunzel
- Jun. 25, 2022, 2pm
- Galli Theater
- 74 Warren Street, Tribeca
- Young elementary, Tween
- $25; $20 kids
When a husband sneaks into a garden for his wife he makes a promise to a witch. Will his promise be kept and his daughter doomed to live in a tower or will a prince come along and save her from her fate?
Queensboro Dance Festival-Pop Up Event
- Jun. 25, 2022, 6-7:15pm
- Beach 17th St Playground
- Beach 17th St. & Seagirt Blvd, Far Rockaway
- All Ages
- FREE
Featuring performances by Queens-based companies: Kofago Dance Ensemble Na Pua Mai Ka Lani Nuioka Noora Dance Robert Mark Dance sarAika movement co...
Summer Reading Kickoff @ The Village Branch
- Jun. 25, 2022, 2-4pm
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Village Branch
- 85 Main St., Haverstraw
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- FREE
Summer Reading Club kickoff! Scavenger Hunt starts at 2:00 pm, and the fun goes until 4:00 pm.
...Children's Summer Reading Kickoff
- Jun. 25, 2022, 1-4pm
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Main Library
- 10 W. Ramapo Road, Garnerville
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Summer Reading Club kickoff - fun and games from 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
...Pride Month Craft
- Jun. 25, 2022, 10:30-11:30am
- Queens Public Library- East Elmhurst
- 95-06 Astoria Boulevard, East Elmhurst
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- FREE
Make rainbow slime in honor of Pride Month! Children 3+ suggested.
...Hester Street Fair: Pride Market
- Jun. 25, 2022, 11am-6pm
- The Seaport
- 89 South Street, Downtown Manhattan
- All Ages
- Admission is free, prices vary for goods
Celebrate Pride Weekend with a roster of LGBTQIA+ owned and operated businesses. Shop and engaged with vendors and special programmers, dance the d...
Pride Month: Color Connection- Family Program
- Jun. 25, 2022, 10:30am-12pm
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve
- Sunrise Highway, Bohemia
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- $4
Have you ever heard of ROY G BIV? You’ll certainly be an expert by the end of this program, filled with hands-on activities that will help us explo...
International Mud Day
- Jun. 25, 2022, 10am-4pm
- Hudson Highlands Nature Museum's Outdoor Discovery Center
- 100 Muser Dr., Cornwall
- Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- Included with admission: $5; free for members
Welcome Summer with a mud-riffic day of play in Grasshopper Grove! Join children in dozens of countries around the globe in celebrating this day of...
NYSoM Once Upon A Time in NYC 2022
- Jun. 25, 2022, 2-6pm
- Maria Hernandez Park
- Knickerbocker Avenue, Ridgewood
- All Ages
- FREE
NYSoM presents Once Upon A Time in NYC, A Fiction festival celebrating the best in fantasy fiction throughout the ages. See your favorite Cartoon a...
Queens International Children's Festival
- Jun. 25, 2022 - Jun. 26, 2022 , 12-4pm
- Jamaica Performing Arts Center
- 153-10 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen
- FREE
The two-day fun-filled family event brings high-quality arts performances and craft activities to inspire young people and families to enjoy the arts. Activities will include live music, dance performances, games, Arts and Crafts and more.
Keys
- Jun. 25, 2022 - Jun. 26, 2022 , Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 3pm
- Provincetown Playhouse
- 133 MacDougal St., Greenwich Village
- Tween
- FREE
"Keys" by Roxanne Schroeder-Arce and composer Jenn Hartmann Luck. Lyric is a second-grader who is having trouble learning to read when an unlikely teacher, the janitor at her school, recognizes the challenges Lyric is facing. Mr. Hartley elicits the help of his made-from-junk robots to nurture within Lyric the necessary confidence and learning strategies to read.
Family Art Project: Luminous Paper Lanterns
- Jun. 25, 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
Cut nature shapes from multicolored tissue paper. Then use a simple, papier-m ch method to transform your cut shapes into festive lanterns for brig...
The Sixth Annual Lake DeForest Day
- Jun. 25, 2022, 8:30am
- Lake DeForest
- 41 Strawtown Road, New City
- All Ages
- $10-$60
Lake DeForest Day is a family-friendly day of paddling and appreciating beautiful Lake DeForest in New City, NY. Take part in the Family Walk and 5...
Get EVEN MORE Books at the Book Hub!
- Jun. 25, 2022, 10am-1pm
- Brooklyn Book Bodega
- 141 Flushing Avenue, Navy Hill
- Teen, Adult
- FREE
Anyone over age 14 is invited to select well-loved overstock, adult, and used books for all ages from the Book Hub.
...Family Midsummer Celebration at Scandinavia House
- Jun. 25, 2022, 11am
- Scandinavia House
- 58 Park Ave, Murray Hill
- All Ages
- $10
Celebrate the longest day of the year Scandinavian-style! In this annual celebration for families, you'll fashion flower wreaths, learn traditi...
Rainbows on the Hudson
- Jun. 25, 2022, 3pm
- South Street Seaport Museum
- 12 Fulton Street, Downtown Manhattan
- All Ages
- FREE
As part of Pride weekend at the Seaport Museum, the LBTQ+ sailing club, Knickerbocker Sailing Association‘s “Rainbows on the Hudso...
Rainbows on the Hudson
- Jun. 25, 2022, 3pm
- South Street Seaport Museum
- 12 Fulton Street, Downtown Manhattan
- All Ages
- FREE
As part of Pride weekend at the Seaport Museum, the LBTQ+ sailing club, Knickerbocker Sailing Association‘s “Rainbows on the Hudso...
Pokémon GO Community Day in New York City
- Jun. 25, 2022, 11am-2pm
- South Seaport District
- 19 Fulton St., Downtown
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
- FREE
Pokemon GO Community Day is coming to South Seaport District, 19 Fulton St. Thousands of players will be in town along with Niantic representatives for three hours of catching Pokemon and an opportunity to score free merch.
Broadway in the Bricks Jr: Disney Day
- Jun. 25, 2022, 10-11:30am
- The Newark Museum of Art
- 49 Washington St., Newark
- All Ages
- $12-$15
Broadway in the Bricks Jr. is a kid-friendly series that introduces families to the magic of Broadway. Local performers will sing, dance, and celeb...
Palisades Community POP UP Sale
- Jun. 25, 2022, 9am-3pm
- Palisades Community Center
- 675 Oak Tree Road, Palisades
- All Ages
- Admission is free, prices vary for goods
An eclectic mix of Antiques and Vintage, brand new items and crafts. Lots of furniture, (beautiful drop leaf tables and leather sofas), housewares,...
International Mud Day
- Jun. 25, 2022, 10am-3pm
- Suffolk County Farm and Education Center
- 350 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen
- $15 ages 3-17
Start the summer off with a day of messy fun! Admission includes unlimited wagon rides, a visit to the butterfly house and all the mud you can wear...
Irish Cultural Heritage Celebration
- Jun. 25, 2022, 12-6pm
- Ridge Road Park
- 287 Ridge Road, Hartsdale
- All Ages
- $5; free for ages 14 and younger
Experience an exciting display of Irish culture featuring live entertainment, demonstrations, cultural arts and crafts, live music, and more. Festi...
2nd Annual Family PRIDE In The Park
- Jun. 25, 2022, 1-5pm
- Pugsley Park
- 1036 Main Street, Peekskill
- All Ages
- FREE
Peekskill Pride welcomes all to the FREE family fun event in downtown Peekskill featuring Westchester Circus Arts, Crafts, Drag Queen Storytime, Sp...
Annual Salute to Veterans Ceremony, Concert & Fireworks Show
- Jun. 25, 2022, 7:30pm
- Town Park Point Lookout
- Lido Boulevard, Point Lookout
- All Ages
- FREE
VisitTown Park Point Lookout for Hempstead Town's Annual Salute to Veterans Ceremony, followed by a concert by Revisiting Creedence at 8 pm and a s...
ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk
- Jun. 26, 2022, 9am
- Rockland Lake State Park
- Valley Cottage, Valley Cottage
- All Ages
- FREE
This family-friendly event is an important way to unite together to zero out prostate cancer. Free to participate. Fundraise or donate $50 for a participant t-shirt.
Rock Hall Museum Vintage Antique Fun Car Show
- Jun. 26, 2022, 9am-3pm
- Rock Hall Museum
- 199 Broadway, Lawrence
- All Ages
- FREE
Check out a variety of vehicles including classics, antiques, customs, hot rods and trucks.
Best of Bump Club and Beyond featuring Gearapalooza
- Jun. 26, 2022, 11am-3pm
- New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge
- 333 Adams St, Brooklyn, NY, Downtown Brooklyn
- Adult
- $75 admission with gift bag; $30 general admission
Meet and interact with the BEST baby brands and check out all of their top gear for you and baby, attend educational seminars from baby industry experts on breastfeeding, car seat safety, labor and delivery and more!
Summer Festival
- Jun. 26, 2022, 1-4pm
- Katzman Playground in Yellowstone Park
- 106-21 68th Ave., Forest Hills
- All Ages
- FREE
Celebrate summer with music, arts & crafts, games, fitness challenges, inflatables, sports activities, and prizes.
Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas Street Festival
- Jun. 26, 2022, 12-4pm
- Museum at Eldridge Street
- 12 Eldridge Street, Lower East Side
- All Ages
- FREE
Experience the spirit of the ever-changing Lower East Side and the immigrant experience in New York City today through music, dance, crafts, cultural practices, foodways, and more!
Queensboro Dance Festival-Pop Up Event
- Jun. 26, 2022, 6-7:15pm
- Beach 17th Street Playground
- Beach 17th St. & Seagirt Blvd., Far Rockaway
- All Ages
- FREE
Featuring performances by Queens-based companies: Flamenco Latino Gotham Dance Theater Karla Florez School of Dance NK&D/a movement company The...
LGBTQ+ Pride Month: Pride Birding
- Jun. 26, 2022, 1-2pm
- Van Cortlandt Nature Center in Van Cortlandt Park
- 246th Street and Broadway, Bronx
- All Ages
- FREE
Birding is a fun and all-inclusive activity for all to enjoy and experience. Join the Urban Park Rangers to explore the park in search of some bird...
Monster Figure Drawing Workshop in Prospect Park
- Jun. 26, 2022, 10-10:45am
- Prospect Park
- 40 West Drive, South Slope
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Figure drawing workshop for the whole family using a live monster as a model! In Artuta's first-ever in-person class, kids and their families a...
Summer Sundays: The Rock and Roll Playhouse
- Jun. 26, 2022, 11am-12pm
- Rockefeller Center Plaza
- 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Midtown
- Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
The Rock and Roll Playhouse event is part of Summer Sundays at Rockefeller Center! Dance, play and rock out with the band at Rockefeller Center's l...
Summer Sundays: The Rock and Roll Playhouse
- Jun. 26, 2022, 11am-12pm
- Rockefeller Center Plaza
- 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Midtown
- Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
The Rock and Roll Playhouse event is part of Summer Sundays at Rockefeller Center! Dance, play and rock out with the band at Rockefeller Center's l...
African-American Cultural Heritage Celebration
- Jun. 26, 2022, 12-6pm
- Kensico Dam Plaza
- 1 Bronx River Pkwy Road, Valhalla
- All Ages
- FREE
Experience an exciting display of African-American culture featuring live entertainment, demonstrations, live music, and more. Festivals will be he...
Yorktown Grange Car Show & Big Truck Day
- Jun. 26, 2022, 10am-4pm
- Yorktown Grange Fairgrounds
- 99 Moseman Avenue, Yorktown Heights
- All Ages
- $5 per carload
The 10th Annual Yorktown Grange Car Show will feature cars, trucks, & motorcycles. Breakfast, lunch, ice cream, entertainment, music, vendors, door...
Summer Sports Experience: Schools Out Festival
- Jun. 27, 2022, 12-4pm
- Playground in Wayanda Park
- 217-60-217-72, Hollis Ave., Cambria Heights
- All Ages
- FREE
Celebrate the last day of school with an afternoon of fun including basketball skills and drills and gameplay, fitness challenges, an obstacle course, and prizes.
Let’s Go Fly a Kite
- Jun. 27, 2022, 5pm
- Westhampton Free Library
- 7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
- All Ages
- Free with Westhampton Free Library Card
Join the Barrier Beach Preservation Association and the Westhampton Free Library to send kites soaring together! Bring your own and they'll hav...
Builder's Club for ages 5-12
- Jun. 27, 2022, 6-7pm
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Main Library
- 10 W. Ramapo Road, Garnerville
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
For ages 5-12. Builder's Club - Have fun with LEGOs and more! No registration required.
...Sing & Sign with Miss Fran
- Jun. 27, 2022, 11-11:30am
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Main Branch
- 10 West Ramapo Road, Garnerville
- Pre-school & younger
- FREE
For babies & toddlers 2 years old and younger. Join the library for a unique hands-on class where you and your child will learn signs so t...
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...
Elizabeth Olsen & Robbie Arnett present HATTIE HARMONY: WORRY DETECTIVE
- Jun. 27, 2022, 6pm-7pm
- P&T Knitwear
- 180 Orchard St. , Lower East Side
- Young elementary
- $20
P&T Knitwear welcomes actress Elizabeth Olsen (WandaVision, Doctor Strange) and musician Robbie Arnett to celebrate the launch of their debut children's book, Hattie Harmony: Worry Detective.
Sensory Play @ the Village Branch
- Jun. 28, 2022, 10:30-11:15am
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Village Branch
- 85 Main St., Haverstraw
- Pre-school & younger
- FREE
Sensory fun with explorative and interactive play for all ages! Families welcome, no registration.
...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.
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.
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.
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.
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