Weekend Planner: 10 Events To Enjoy With The Family (September 15-17)

91st Annual Feast Of San Gennaro
For the past 91 years, almost a million people from around the world have filled the historic streets of Little Italy to celebrate San Gennaro, the Patron Saint of Naples. The 11-day festive celebration features religious processions, parades, the world famous cannoli eating competition, musical entertainment and mouthwatering food that reflect Italian heritage. If you can make it on September 19, there will be a mass at the Shrine Church of the Most Precious Blood followed by a procession where the Statue of San Gennaro is carried through the streets of Little Italy. Photo: baruch.cuny.edu
Submerge: NYC Marine Science Festival At Pier 26 In Hudson River Park
This Saturday head over to Hudson River Park for a splash of science in the city at the Submerge: NYC Marine Science Festival! Families can enjoy a whole day of educational fun with hands-on activities, arts and crafts, interactive demonstrations, live music, catch-and-release fishing, scuba diving shows, kayaking, and more. Noted experts will also be giving a variety of talks on relevant topics. Photo: partnerproductions.com
Brooklyn Book Festival: Children's Day At Metrotech Commons
The Brooklyn Book Festival claims the distinction of being NYC’s largest free literary festival—and the day prior to Sunday’s festivities is dedicated to all things kid-lit. The fest’s Children’s Day will feature acclaimed kids’ authors like Maira Kalman and Kevin Sherry, in addition to theatrical performances, an “Illustrator Smackdown,” workshops, picture book and young readers stages, and a concert from Laurie Berkner. This event will take place rain or shine. Photo: brooklynbookfestival.org
6th Annual Photoville In Brooklyn Bridge Park
Brooklyn Bridge Park is hosting the sixth annual Photoville! This nine-day event will feature exhibitions, presentations, and panels on all things photography. A food and beer garden catered by Smorgasburg will also be available to fulfill your foodie dreams while you explore the event. Photo: photoville.com
Morningside Lights 2017
Who would have thought that making a lantern could be a team activity? Join a lantern workshop where you can make a lantern for someone else to finish, or pick up where someone else has left off. There are daily workshops and activities which coincide with a step in the lantern-making process. The finished product will be presented at the Morningside Lights procession as part of the Friends of Morningside Park’s annual Common Ground Festival. Photo: Arts Initiative on Flickr
Worlds Fair Nano At Brooklyn Expo Center
Get a taste for the future at The Worlds Fair Nano at Brooklyn’s Expo Center. The two day event will feature talks, tech, and even food from the greatest innovators in the world. Photo: worldsfairusa.com
New York Philharmonic: “Star Wars: A New Hope” In Concert At Lincoln Center
New York Philharmonic presents “Star Wars: A New Hope” in concert at Lincoln Center September 15-16 at 8pm. The orchestra will be performing John Williams Oscar-winning scores from the film live. Photo: nyphil.org
Taste Of Gramercy Neighborhood
Foodies of all ages can enjoy the Taste of Gramercy Neighborhood at Irving Place as they celebrate their fifth year anniversary. The annual event provides a delectable array of edibles from local restaurants and businesses around the Gramercy area. As in previous years, all net proceeds will be donated to the healthy meals programs at local public schools and any leftover food will be contributed to the Bowery Mission to feed the homeless. Photo: tasteofgramercy.org
Southwest Brooklyn Fall Festival
Visit the annual Southwest Fall Festival to celebrate the best of Red Hook, Carroll Gardens at the heart of the Columbia Waterfront. Families can taste the local cuisine, examine the work of Brooklyn artists and artisans, shop, and enjoy live performances and fun activities for the kids all while exploring this vibrant borough. Photo: swbfallfest.com
37th Annual Antique Motorcycle Festival At Queens County Farm Museum
Head to the Queens County Farm Museum as they celebrate their 37th Annual Antique Motorcycle Festival where families can view unique models of vintage motorcycles that have been out of production for more than 10 years. There will be music, farmhouse tours, food, and hayrides for the entire family to enjoy! Photo: fairfieldcounty.kidsoutandabout.com

Speakitaly NYC

<p>SPEAKITALY NYC offers stimulating and entertaining lessons for children 0 to 16 years through a wide combination of activities based on the communicative approach anchored in the Common European Framework of Reference: active learning (group work, role plays, etc.) and practice exercises aimed to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Kids will start speaking and using Italian in a very natural way.&nbsp; Small classes capped at 6 students to make sure each one gets the needed attention and facilitate learners' progress.&nbsp;</p> <p>Our method is driven by a didactic method that is the result of constant updates, professional certifications and more than 10 years of experience in working with non-native speakers from different native languages and levels of knowledge.</p> <p>Our aim is to develop a range of Italian language skills while improving accuracy that will enable the students and participants to interact without stress or feeling rushed. We want to help those in the community really embrace not only the true culture in Italy but the Italian culture within New York City&hellip; Who doesn&rsquo;t love what Italy represents in the kitchen, in history &amp; in the arts?</p> <p>Speakitaly wants to support multilingual families who want to learn a new language or pass along their ancestor&rsquo;s heritage and culture. Raffaella, the founder said: "We see language awareness and intercultural sensitivity as the milestones for an inclusive society. Italian, like all other languages, is an enrichment and a growth in every way. Vi aspettiamo!"</p>

Joe's Music & Dance Academy

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Private and group music lessons &amp; dance classes for Guitar, Bass, Voice, Violin, Viola, Cello, Upright Bass, Drums, Piano, all woodwind &amp; brass instruments, Choir, Preschool Dance, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Step, African and Modern Dance and more. Helping thousands of students begin and continue on their musical journey since 1998!</span></p>

Treehouse Shakers

<div>Treehouse Shakers&rsquo; Branching OUT After-School program is for ages 12-14. This awarded program is for young people who identify as LGBTQIA+, or are seeking to become better allies. Branching OUT centers on discovering and exploring one&rsquo;s story and identity through an intentionally artist-led format. During our community-based program, young people will explore and reflect on their own story to create a larger, more meaningful experience, while gaining self-empowerment and gathering with like-minded peers. Through the guidance of our awarded teaching artists, young people will create narratives that will be turned into podcasts, dances, songs or poetry.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Young people have the opportunity to learn new art forms, work with professional artists, while building a meaningful community.</div>