10 Great Events For September

"Mission to Space" at the Children's Museum of the Arts

September 13-January 15, 2017 [All Ages] The Children's Museum of the Arts' fall exhibit is going to be out of this world! "Mission to Space" will explore the mysteries of outer space and how they challenge our imaginations, featuring a selection of works that examine humankind's relationship to space. Kids and their families will enjoy taking in the sculptures, photos, paintings, installations, sound, and video works focused on the theme of exploration. Free with museum admission; Mondays 12-5pm, Thursdays 12-6pm, Saturdays & Sundays 10-5pm. Children's Museum of the Arts, 103 Charlton Street, 212-274-1776, cmany.org ("Spaceman" by Thomas Broadbent, via cmany.org)

LC Kids At The Atrium Season Launch

September 17 [Ages 2-5] Kick off a new season of free children’s performances and story times at Lincoln Center this September, at the LC Kids at the Atrium Season Launch! This free day of kids’ culture will include a storytime with astronaut Chris Hadfield and a musical performance by the Grammy-award winning Tim Kubart and the Space Cadets, who will perform pop songs from their third album, “HOME.” Visit family.lincolncenter.org for the full season of free concerts and storytimes! Free, 11am. David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center, 61 West 62nd Street, 212-721-6500, family.lincolncenter.org (Image via family.lincolncenter.org)

Brooklyn Book Festival Children's Day

September 17 [All Ages] The Brooklyn Book Festival claims the distinction of being NYC’s largest free literary festival—and day prior to the Sunday festivities (on 9/18) is dedicated to all things kid-lit. The fest’s Children’s Day will feature acclaimed kids’ authors like Andrea Davis Pinkney and Soman Chainani, in addition to theatrical performances, a “draw-off,” workshops, picture book and young readers stages, and a Literary Marketplace. Free, 10am-4pm. MetroTech Commons, 10 MetroTech Roadway, Brooklyn, brooklynbookfestival.org

92Y Street Fest

September 18 [All Ages] You won’t want to miss 92Y’s Street Fest, which brings family fun to 15 blocks along Lexington Avenue on the Upper East Side. Check out performances by 92Y music and dance faculty and students on the KidCentral Stage; enjoy arts and crafts for all ages; watch demos by the 92Y Gymstar Gymnastics team, try the Tiny Tumblers Toddler Obstacle Course; and don’t miss the special area for ages 5 and under, which will feature fun, age-appropriate activities from 92Y Wonderplay Early Childhood learning. Free, 12-5pm. Lexington Avenue from 79th-94th Streets, 92y.org/StreetFest2016 (Photo via 92y.org)

32nd Annual Medieval Festival in Fort Tryon Park

September 18 [All Ages] Medievalists young and old will delight at the 32nd annual Medieval Festival in Fort Tryon Park! The entire park will be transformed in to a medieval market village, complete with knights, jugglers, jesters, musicians, magicians, and more. Visitors can see craftsmen such as blacksmiths or wood carvers show off their skills, listen to excerpts from Chaucer and Shakespeare, and watch falconers let their charges free. The main event is the Grand Tilts and Royal Joust, where knights in full armor try to unseat their competition! Plus, be sure to check out medieval art at the Cloisters. Free, 11:30am-6pm. Fort Tryon Park, Margaret Corbin Circle/190th Street and Fort Washington Avenue, 212-795-1600, whidc.org/festival (Photo via NYC Parks)

Central Park Horse Show

September 21-25 [All Ages] New York City’s premier horse show returns for its third year this September! Come to Trump Wollman Rink for the five-day Rolex Central Park Horse Show, where champion riders such as Georgina Bloomberg (also an NYC mom!) will compete in a variety of disciplines. Mark your calendar for Family Day on Sunday, 9/25—general admission is free, and pony rides, face painting, Arabian Horse presentation, equestrian demonstrations, pony club games, mini Land Rover car ride, and much more. . In addition, there will be two special mini horses – Honor and Hamlet – who will do a brief demonstration and are from the Mini Horse Heroes, a non-profit that was started to honor the life of Port Authority Police Officer Ken Tietjen who gave his life on 9/11 and are home to the world’s smallest police horses. Both Hamlet and Honor are about 32” tall, but have stunning manes and tails and can compete in various obstacle course demonstrations. Gates open from 12 pm to 3 pm. Tickets start at $50, admission to Family Day is free; gate opening times vary. Trump Wollman Rink in Central Park at 59th Street 844-319-2747, cphs.coth.com (Photo via Central Park Horse Show on Facebook)

Smithsonian Museum Day Live!

September 24 [All Ages] Gain entry to 19 NYC museums during Smithsonian magazine’s Museum Day Live! Participating museums in the city include the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, the Museum of the City of New York, and the Museum of Chinese in America. There are more all over New York State, so you can still take advantage if you’re out of town. Register in advance to get two free tickets, so take advantage and bring your child to some of the Big Apple’s leading museums for free! Free (registration required), hours vary by museum. smithsonianmag.com/museumday

34th Annual Queens County Fair

September 24-25 [All Ages] A traditional county fair in NYC? That’s right! Head to the Queens County Farm Museum for the 34th Annual Queens County Fair! Don’t miss the pig races, hayrides, carnival rides, and midway games, or the pie-eating and corn-husking contests. There will be entertainment for kids of all ages, live music and dancing at the Bavarian Garden, and, for an additional fee, you can explore the Amazing Maize Maze—the farm’s three-acre corn maze! $10 per day for adults, $5 per day for kids 12 and under; admission does not include the Amazing Maize Maze, carnival rides, midway games, and various other fair activities.11am-6pm, Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, Queens, 718-347-327, queensfarm.org (Photo via Queens County Farm Museum on Facebook)

Fall Family Days at Carnegie Hall

September 24- 25 [Ages 3-10] Bring the kids to Carnegie Hall’s Fall Family Days to explore the world of jazz, with free interactive musical performances and activities! The day will serve as a great introduction to this musical genre for little kids, as well as an inspiring day of jazzy fun for aspiring Charlie Parkers and Louis Armstrongs. Be sure to mark your calendar for Spring Family Days on April 1-2, 2017, which will focus on classical music. Free, 12-4pm. Judith and Burton Resnick Education Wing at Carnegie Hall, 881 7th Avenue, 212-247-7800, carnegiehall.org/familydays (Photo Courtesy of Carnegie Hall)

"20,000 Leagues Under the Sea at the New Victory Theater" at the New Victory Theater

September 30-October 10 [Ages 8+] The New Victory Theater will kick of its 2016-2017 season with this timeless adventure story, performed by Kidoons/WYRD Productions of Montreal, Canada! This new version of a beloved classic follows Jules as he sets off on an aquatic adventure, bringing the depths of the ocean to life through interactive technology and stunning projection. Full-price tickets $16-38, showtimes vary. The New Victory Theater, 209 West 42nd Street,646-223-3042 newvictory.org (Photo by Claus Anderson)