Picks of the Week: July 1-7

Let’s get this short work week started! We can’t wait to share info about this week’s events, including a family day in Central Park, a new production of a Tony award-winning musical in Brooklyn, and, of course, fireworks. Wishing everyone a happy Fourth!

Through Sunday, September 22

CityParks Puppetmobile: Little Red’s Hood
Various public parks
Various times
CityParks Puppetmobile is a traveling puppet theater that puts on free, kid-friendly puppet shows in public parks and playgrounds across NYC. This summer the Puppetmobile is performing “Little Red’s Hood,” a modern retelling of the classic folktale “Little Red Riding Hood”. Red’s preoccupation with her cellphone gets her into trouble while en route to deliver goodies to Granny. Will Red be Wulfric the Wolf’s next meal? Find out next week when the Puppetmobile performs on Tuesday, July 9 in Brooklyn’s Maria Hernandez Park. To see if the Puppetmoblie is coming to a park near you, please check their website.

Thursday, July 4

Macy’s 37th Annual Fourth of July Fireworks
Hudson River between 24th and 42nd Streets
8 pm
Independence Day wouldn’t be complete without a fireworks show, and Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks spectacular is arguably one of the best in the nation. This year, more than 40,000 fireworks will be synchronized to a hand-picked score by Grammy-winning recording artist Usher. Performers include Mariah Carey, Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, and Tim McGraw. Please arrive early to ensure a good view. Younger children may benefit from earplugs due to the noise level.

Saturday, July 6

“You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown”
The Old Stone House
7 pm
This 1971 Broadway musical is coming to Brooklyn! The Piper Theatre’s production of “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” features the characters of Charles M. Schulz’ Peanuts cartoon strip. Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, Schroeder and their pals will perform numbers like “My Blanket and Me,” “Suppertime,” and “Happiness”. Runs Thursday through Sunday until July 20.

Sunday, July 7

SummerStage Kids’ Global Family Day
Central Park
3 pm-6 pm
Head over to Central Park this Sunday for Global Family Day, an afternoon of free live entertainment and children’s activities from around the world, sponsored by SummerStage Kids and Disney. All ages will be treated to performances by The Carpetbag Brigade Physical Theater Company, the Natural Expression Rhythm Band, ASE Dance Theater Collective, and the Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy. Be sure to catch children’s recording artist Elizabeth Mitchell in concert.