Weekend Planner: June 21-23

grossology-exhibit-nyc-liberty-science-center — Grossology at Liberty Science Center

There’s so much going on this weekend that it was extremely difficult to decide on what our event highlights should be. After careful consideration, we’re spotlighting Coney Island’s famous Mermaid Parade, a big historic ship festival, an initiative that encompasses 1,000 street concerts–seriously–and a few more can’t-miss items below. Enjoy!

STARTING FRIDAY

Start the weekend with a literal bang as more than 1,000 street concerts burst out in music throughout the city, part of the seventh Make Music New York. Rock on! (Friday)

Snot, gas, and all things gross make biology fun at Liberty Science Center’s new Grossology exhibit about the human body, with larger-than-life interactive installations. Laugh and learn. (Friday-Sunday)

Hop onto a historic schooner, explore a retired fireboat, and enjoy rope trick circus acts at the North River Historic Ship Festival at Pier 52 in Lower Manhattan. All aboard! (Friday-Sunday)

Kiddie space cadets Lily and Kosmo take children all around the universe in a Connelly Theater performance with lots of sound effects and projected illustrations. Hop on! (Friday-Sunday)

STARTING SATURDAY

Get active at Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Family Field Day, featuring relay races, tag, and all sorts of sports with gorgeous views. Hello, sunshine. (Saturday)

More outdoor fun: Adventures NYC means climbing, mountain biking, paddleboarding, and more in Central Park alongside music, health clinics, music, and giveaways. Get moving! (Saturday)

Kids will have so much fun eating human-powered ice cream and making puppets at Solar One that they won’t realize all they’re learning about bees, butterflies, and more. Here’s the buzz. (Saturday)

“Little Mermaid” fans get to be a part of Ariel’s world at Coney Island’s famous parade, where all kinds of mermaids swim on floats and in the crowd. Got your fins? (Saturday)

Create your own windcatcher, enjoy stories, and make your own ice cream in the name of vacation at King Manor Museum’s Summer Fest. Woot! (Saturday)

The Cuban Cultural Festival wraps up the Children’s Museum of the Arts “Around the World” series with musical performances and crafts workshops galore. Check it out. (Saturday & Sunday)

Little budding performers can find inspiration at the NDI’s “Big Easy” performance at LaGuardia High School, featuring more than 200 kiddie talents celebrating New Orleans. Get cultured! (Saturday & Sunday)

SUNDAY ONLY

Race over to Governors Island for its Get Outside runs, including a 1K scramble and 100-yard dash for kids, then enjoy some live music and fun under the sun. Get set, go! (Sunday)

Chickenshed NYC

Chickenshed is an inclusive theatre company that began in the UK in 1974. Chickenshed NYC is a young organization bringing that same ethos and unique methodology to the USA. Chickenshed&rsquo;s mission is to create entertaining and outstanding theatre that celebrates diversity and inspires positive change. Chickenshed's model of Inclusive Theatre is based in the belief that everyone can flourish when everyone is included. At Chickenshed everyone is welcome, everyone is valued, and together we produce remarkable theatre. We want to break down barriers between people to create a world without labels and where differences no longer divide. At Chickenshed, support is given to those who need it, and given by those who can . We believe that creative activities, self-expression and performance should be available to anyone who has the desire, no matter their background or circumstances. We know that when everyone has the opportunity to shine, amazing things happen. Chickenshed NYC provides programming for little ones, children and youth through semester-long activities and performances.

Broadway Dance Center Children and Teens

With more than 35 years of experience, Broadway Dance Center Children &amp; Teens provides young movers ages 3-18 with exceptional training. BDC delivers the finest all-around dance experience for students by offering a wide variety of styles and levels, performance opportunities, and the highest caliber dance instruction that only New York City and BDC Children &amp; Teens can provide. This studio is so much more than a training course for young dancers; it is a diverse, family-friendly community for budding creatives. It has an exemplary faculty who follow the vision to not only develop a dancer&rsquo;s love and ability in dance, but to do so in a nurturing and supportive way.

Steps on Broadway Youth Programs

<p class="m_6201101365486487057m_1751229968981391907gmail-m-6447730382188674378msonospacing" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">For 40 years, the Youth Programs at the internationally celebrated Steps on Broadway have nurtured young dancers, ages 18 months to 18 years.&nbsp; Whether seeking a fun dance experience or comprehensive pre-professional training, there is a program suited for everyone.&nbsp; Classes include ballet, tap, jazz, theater dance, hip hop, contemporary, modern, pointe and more.&nbsp; Taught by a faculty of internationally-recognized concert, ballet, Broadway and celebrated guest artists, every student is encouraged to discover their artistic uniqueness, deepen their passion for the art form, while growing as dancers and individuals.&nbsp; Classes are offered throughout the academic year and summer. First Steps (ages 18 mos &ndash; 5 yrs) Kids &amp; Teens (ages 6-18 yrs) Pre-Professional Program (ages 7-18 yrs, by audition only)