Looking for some activity
inspiration for the week ahead? Just check out our “Picks of the
Week” blog, in which our listings editor Sandy Krulwich picks her favorite
family events for each day of the week, whether it’s a workshop, special story
time for kids, or a musical performance. See this week’s picks after the jump. —
Monday, June 13
Free Children’s Concerts in Inwood Park
Dyckman Street, Hudson River, Harlem River Ship Canal
7-9pm
Enjoy a late spring
evening in the park. The Moose Hall Chamber Ensemble will perform The Frog Prince, along with selected
shorts. All ages are invited to attend.
Tuesday, June 14
Museum Mile Festival Down
Fifth Avenue
Fifth Avenue between 82nd Street and 105th Street
6-9pm
Nine of
the city’s finest museums will be FREE during the annual Museum Mile Festival. There will live bands, entertainment and
plenty of activities for kids.
Wednesday, June 15
Songs & Stories in St. Catherine’s Park
First Avenue at 67th Street
10:30am
Enjoy this outdoor
storytime in St. Catherine’s Park every Wednesday morning during the summer.
Thursday, June 16
Robbi K & Friends at Madison Square Park
10:30-11:30am
Slip on your dancing pants and rock out to jazz, pop and world music in this free morning concert in the park.
Free Screening of “Winged Migration” at the
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
145 Brooklyn Avenue
5:30pm
Curious how these fine-feathered friends are able to travel such long distances? Find out in this free screening!
Friday, June 17
“Big Movie For Little Kids”
Drive-In-Movie Night
265 Court Street
7:30pm
Enjoy
an outdoor screening of the classic, sugar-coated favorite Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Additionally, families can catch the audience favorites from the Student Film Festival.
Saturday, June 18
Father’s Day Pizza Party at Taste Buds Kitchen
109 West 27th Street
11am – noon
Celebrate
Father’s Day with a classic Taste Buds recipe: Whole Wheat Pizza accompanied
with Lemonade and Ice Tea.
NBA Nation at the South Street Seaport
12 Fulton Street
11:00am-8pm
Head over to this b-ball bonanza where legends like Darryle Dawkins will be present! Show off your slam dunk skills in this all-day athletic fest.
Sunday, June 19
1-5pm
Show daddy
how much you care! There will be many free activities (like recycled card making and strawberry eatin’!) for kiddos and their
dads. Held in the Prospect Park Audubon Center.
Sing For Hope’s Pop-Up Pianos
Various Locations Throughout NYC
Sunday marks the installation date of 88 open-to-the-public throughout the city. (See one? Play it!) Thanks to Sing For Hope’s Pop-Up Piano’s campaign. These beauties will only be around for two weeks, so be sure to pound out a melody while you can.
