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NYC Kidsfest in Morningside Park
This annual festival celebrates multi-cultural arts specifically for children and families! Kiddos will enjoy fun activities like face painting and art workshops while being entertained by live musical performances! Some notable show-stoppers include Uptown Social Club, a rendition of “The Frog Prince,” and the NY Arabic Orchestra. The rain date for this event is Sunday, June 25. (Sunday) Photo: facesbyderrick.com -
Adventures NYC in Central Park
Calling all outdoor enthusiasts! Explore the great outdoors with Adventures NYC, a day of extreme outdoor fun put on by the NYC Parks Department. Head to Central Park to participate in a variety of outdoor sports. There will be rock climbing, mountain biking, yoga obstacle races, zip lining, outdoor survival training, and more. (Saturday) Photo: nycgovparks.org -
The Mermaid Parade on Coney Island
A harbinger of summer, the Coney Island Mermaid Parade is the largest art parade in the country! The parade combines ocean myths and seaside kitsch into a fun-loving procession of more than 3,000 revelers from all five boroughs. (Saturday) Photo: coneyisland.com -
Egg Rolls, Egg Creams and Empanadas Festival at the Museum at Eldridge Street
Honor the Jewish, Chinese, and Puerto Rican cultures of the Lower East Side at the Museum at Eldridge Street’s annual Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas Festival. Enjoy klezmer and bomba music, Hebrew and Chinese scribal art, Puerto Rican mask-making, Mah Jongg games, yarmulke making, and of course, kosher egg rolls, egg creams, and empanadas! (Sunday) Photo: eventbrite.com -
2017 Taste of Jewish Culture Street Festival
Grab a bite of Jewish culture this Sunday during the 2017 Taste of Jewish Culture Festival! Organized by The Workmen’s Circle, this tasty fest will feature Jewish style food from some of NYC’s finest eateries including Fletcher’s Brooklyn BBQ, Sweet Chili NYC, Destination Dumplings, Zaro’s Bakery, Bulldog Burgery, and many others. Dads can also receive a free egg cream or pickle pop in honor of Father’s Day! Plus be sure to stick around for kid’s activities and performances from Frank London’s Klezmer Brass All-Stars and Golem. (Sunday) Photo: circle.org -
Cartoon Secret Speakeasy at the Museum of Interesting Things
The Museum of Interesting Things is hosting a Father’s Day secret speakeasy featuring vintage 16mm cartoons and animation. Beatles cartoons will also be on display to celebrate the anniversary of Sgt. Pepper, as well as items from the museum’s “Toys and Animation” collection. (Sunday) Photo: eventbrite.com -
“MakerYard” Visiting Exhibit at Brooklyn Children's Museum
Be sure to visit the Brooklyn Children Museum’s latest exhibit, “Makeryard!” Inspired by adventure playgrounds, the exhibit puts children’s motor skills and imagination to test as they build and invent new creations using ordinary materials. They must use their creativity to turn cardboard, tape, fabric, string, and other recyclables into something inventive individually or as a group. (Saturday-Sunday) Photo: brooklynkids.org -
“The World is Sound” Exhibit at The Rubin Museum
Learn to listen with your whole body at “The World is Sound” exhibit at The Rubin Museum! This exhibition explores different dimensions of sound and how its used in Tibetan Buddhism. Works by more than 20 artists will juxtapose works of contemporary sound artists to encourage discussion on how people think and listen. Admission is required to the museum. (Friday-Sunday) Photo: rubinmuseum.org -
Lisa Loeb with the Knights in Prospect Park
Jam out with the kids while listening to the musical talents of acclaimed singer-songwriter, Lisa Loeb, accompanied by the Brooklyn based orchestra The Knights. Loeb, who first achieved success with her hit single “Stay,” has gone on to write children’s songs and books as well starting the Camp Lisa Foundation, which helps economically challenged children attend summer camp. BRIC’s annual children’s concert is sure to be a treat for the whole family. (Saturday) Photo: bricartsmedia.org/ Juan Patino -
Bronx Zoo Treetop Adventure at The Bronx Zoo
Climb your way to the top at the Bronx Zoo Treetop Adventure! Treetop Adventure features seven rope climbing courses of all skill levels and a zipline that runs over 400 feet over the Bronx River. Each two-hour climbing course consist of obstacles such as rope bridges, tight rope walks, ladders, swinging elements, and more. The zipline experience is a two-way river crossing experience traveling 50 feet above the river. (Friday-Sunday) Photo: bronxzootreetop.com
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<p><a name="m_-1473885667065203258__Hlk72147528"></a>Adventuring Portal runs Dungeons and Dragons (D&amp;D) games for kids.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We have created a safe online space for tweens and teens to learn and play D&amp;D.</p> <p>Our D&amp;D Summer Camp session are a one-week experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;Monday &ndash; Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Each day will be 3 hours of gaming (with 2 breaks build in).&nbsp;&nbsp;15 total gaming hours for $180.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you have played with us before, you are entitled to 10% off.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Need your kids, nieces or nephews, grand kids or neighbor&rsquo;s kids to be occupied for a bit so you can get work done &amp; take care of your to-do list? Maybe your tween or teen is still a bit isolated and craves connection with their peers? Whether your teen/tween has played D&amp;D before or is brand-new to the experience, this safe space brings players together to have fun and solve problems as a team in ways few other online opportunities do.</p> <p>All our games focus on experiential learning.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our players leave knowing all the basic game play as well as experiencing: teamwork, bravery, compassion, generosity, negotiation, improvisation, gamer etiquette, strategy, critical thinking, problem solving, cartography and probability - all through online D&amp;D adventuring!</p> <p>We are an inclusive organization and welcome gamers who are LGBTQIA+ and those on any spectrum.&nbsp;</p> <p>All girls&rsquo; groups available.&nbsp;</p> <p>I am a parent, a certified elementary school and middle school math teacher and last summer in the midst of the mess started&nbsp;Adventuring Portal, an&nbsp;online Dungeons &amp; Dragons&nbsp;business&nbsp;for kids. There are so many benefits to playing D&amp;D and I hope you will consider us as a great way for your child to safely socialize, grow as people and have a great time.</p>
Brooklyn Robot Foundry - Virtual Classes
<p><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">Brooklyn Robot Foundry offers super fun online robot-building classes for children 2-13 years old!</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">Each week, students are introduced to new engineering concepts and components while building that day&rsquo;s robot in their own &ldquo;workshop&rdquo;.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">All classes maintain a very low student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for plenty of individualized instruction and socializing. The supplies are shipped in advance and classes are led by amazing instructors, taking all the pressure off parents.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">The Foundry&rsquo;s main focus however, is that kids have fun, get creative, and enjoy being part of this STEAM-loving community!</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">&nbsp;</span></p>
Play On! Studios
<p>Play On! Studios offers theater day camps and after-school classes on the UWS that are guaranteed to give kids a summer full of acting, music, and fun they won't soon forget! Young actors will rehearse and perform in a full production, work with professional NYC actors/teaching artists, build up their skills in a nurturing, non-competitive environment and play lots of drama games!</p> <p>Creative Drama Camps are perfect for kids entering grades K-4. Campers will work each week to put on a brand-new show! Each session, they will receive a script, rehearse a production, make a set and costumes, and perform their play. Kids will also play drama games, play outside (weather permitting), and have tons of fun!</p> <p>Musical Theater Camps are aimed at kids entering grades 4-9. In Musical Theater Performance Camp, campers put on a complete musical production in a professional NYC theater! Campers will stretch their skills with drama exercises and games, vocal coaching, field trips, and building a professional set. Our incredible teaching artists and campers come together to put on a truly remarkable show!</p> <p>During the school year, classes are great for beginners or more experienced actors - sing, dance, and put on a play! Whether your child is just starting out, or ready for Broadway, we&rsquo;ve got the class for them. Classes are available for grades PreK-8, after school or on Saturdays! Come play with us.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>