Picks of the Week: September 9-15

Hope everyone is having a stupendous start to September! If you had to pick just one weekend this month to be out and about, this is the weekend to choose. With so many festivals in store, everyone is bound to find one (or two!) that captures their fancy.

Thursday, September 12-Sunday, September 22

The 87th Annual Feast of San Gennaro
Mulberry Street between Canal and Houston Streets
Various times
Little Italy’s Feast of San Genarro is back and better than ever. This annual 11-day celebration pays tribute to the Patron Saint of Naples and features live music, food, games, parades, rides, and street vendors. Plus, families will enjoy watching competitors compete in cannoli, pasta, and pizza eating contests. Admission is free.

Saturday, September 14

Kite Festival
Pier 1 in Brooklyn Bridge Park
10am-1pm
Join other kite-flyers during the Kite Festival in Brooklyn Bridge Park! All ages can spend the morning flying kites while enjoying views of the city’s skyline. Participants are encouraged to bring their own kite. Don’t have one? No problem! Kites will be available for purchase in the park. Festival is free.

Sunday, September 15

Special Day for Special Kids
New York Transit Museum
10am-2pm
This Sunday, the New York Transit Museum is hosting its third annual Special Day for Special Kids. The event is exclusively for children with special needs/disabilities and their families. Throughout the morning and afternoon, kids will be treated to science demos, art projects lead by Extreme Kids & Crew, and live music from the M Shanghai String Band. Event is free.

92Y Annual Street Festival
Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street
12pm
A favorite with families, the 92Y Annual Street Festival is not to be missed. This year, the festival will include a full city block of activities for children including a gaga pit, arts and crafts, and live musical entertainment at the 92Y Kid Central Stage. Mount Sinai Medical Center’s Wellness Way will provide community health services, and raffles and auctions will be held throughout the afternoon. Festival is free.

DayLife 2013
Orchard Street between East Houston and Delancey Streets
12pm-5pm
Check out DayLife 2013, a three-block street fest dedicated to the food and fashion industries of the Lower East Side. Activities include fantastic face painting, an oh-so-cool obstacle course, great games of urban croquet and badminton, and fab free DJ lessons from Scratch DJ Academy. While you’re there, be sure to chow down at food havens like The Meatball Shop, Melt Bakery, Pop Karma, and others. DayLife admission is free.

Ivy Camps USA

Ivy Camps USA is a premium online provider of engaging after-school classes, holiday camps, summer camps, and personalized tutoring. Their instructors come from the&nbsp;top 10 US universities and love to inspire and mentor emerging minds. Extracurricular classes, holiday camps, and summer camps are offered in STEM, Business Leadership, and Arts, Media &amp; Communication for ages 6-14. Tutoring programs focus on supporting students academically, developing a mentoring relationship, and rekindling a love of learning. Ivy Camps USA is known for exceptional programming that kids love and parents trust.

Young Actors at Strasberg

Young Actors at Strasberg&nbsp;offers a comprehensive array of acting programs for students in grades 2 &ndash;&nbsp;12. Classes provide kids and teens with a foundation in Lee Strasberg's Method Acting and the tools to succeed in the professional industry &ndash;&nbsp;all while maintaining a fun and playful environment. Programs are tailored to encompass students at all levels, from those just beginning their acting journey to Broadway veterans and professional child actors. Young Actors at Strasberg alumni include Lady Gaga, Sophia Lillis, Angelina Jolie, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Rosario Dawson! Young Actors&nbsp;Programs are available online and in-person at our New York Campus, located in Union Square. Saturday, After-School and Online classes are offered during the traditional school year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) and Monday through Friday day camps and intensives are held in&nbsp;July and August. About The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute: Founded in 1969 by Lee and Anna Strasberg, The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute is the only school that teaches Lee Strasberg's work in its complete and authentic form. The Institute's goal is to provide students with a craft that will help them create a reality and respond truthfully in imaginary circumstances, regardless of the style or form of material being used. LSTFI is proud to have award-winning alumni from around the world working as writers, directors, and actors in all mediums.

Athletic Association of Yorkville Youths

Serving the families and children of NYC for over 50 years with high-quality recreational activities that foster life-lessons which empower young people to succeed beyond sports. Our programs encourage positive attitudes and growth through teamwork and sportsmanship, attendance, fair play, respect, hard work, integrity and fun. Your child can participate in clinics and leagues in such sports as baseball, basketball, flag-football, lacrosse, soccer, hockey, wrestling, track, and tennis. We also offer weekly dodgeball tournaments, drama and musical theater workshops, and after school programs.