HOT OFF THE BLOG
Keep your family rockin’ till winter with our list of 10 must-see fall concerts–shows at Symphony Space, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and more! Move to the music!
Elmo and the gang are on display at a new multimedia exhibit at the New York Public Library celebrating “Sesame Street’s” 45th season. Muppet mania!
THURSDAY
Some of the best show jumpers and riders in the world will compete at the Central Park Horse Show’s inaugural debut. (Thursday-Sunday) Saddle up!
Check out more than 50 photo exhibitions in re-purposed shipping containers at Photoville, one of the largest photographic events in New York at Brooklyn Bridge Park. Enjoy free artist and curatorial talks and kid-friendly workshops. (Through Sept. 28) Say cheese!
SATURDAY
Come to the New York Hall of Science for the 5th annual World Maker Faire. Makers will be sharing everything from robotics to food-making to DIY crafting in what has become the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth. (Saturday-Sunday) Meet the makers!
Welcome fall with a trip to the Queens County Fair! Explore the corn maze and check out pie-eating and corn-husking contests, pig races, hay rides and more! (Saturday-Sunday) A-maize-ing!
Catch the musical adaptation of Washington Irving’s spooky classic, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” at the Players Theater. This imaginative rendering of Irving’s characters will help viewers start getting in the Halloween spirit. (Saturday-Nov. 9) Spooky scenes!
Come to the Vital Theatre to see the premiere of “The Butterfly Girl,” a musical story of a young girl’s discovery of her passion for butterflies and her own metamorphosis. (Saturday-Nov. 16) Spread your wings!
Catch the debut of the is spooky and spectacular pumpkin display at the New York Botanical Garden’s Haunted Pumpkin Garden! (Saturday-Oct.31) Pumpkin party!
SUNDAY
Calling all bibliophiles! The place to be this Sunday is the Brooklyn Book Festival at the Brooklyn Borough Hall. All ages can listen to author readings, enter contests, participate in a “Where’s Waldo” search and more! (Sunday) Read on!
Go behind-the-scenes of the movie industry during the New York On Location Street Fair. Visitors will learn how movie magic is created and gain access to star dressing rooms, special effects trucks, hair & makeup trailers, see stunt performers demonstrate street fighting and more! (Sunday) Lights, camera, action!
Get in the groove at Carnegie Hall’s Family day! Enjoy free, interactive musical activities for the whole family. The little ones can compose songs, enjoy a “sound playground,” try conducting, and check out amazing live performances! (Sunday) Sing along!
Close the weekend with a cool kid dance party with CirKiz at NYC’s VIP Room! At this daytime disco, families can groove to DJs and check out live performances in a cool, kid-friendly night-club setting. (Sunday) Get down!
Pseudonymous Bosch, the mysterious author of the bestseller The Name of This Book is Secret will give young readers a behind-the-the scenes look at his new series, Bad Magic, at Symphony Space’s Thalia Kids’ Book Club. The event will also include a book signing and a creative writing exercise. (Sunday) Magical mystery!
