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Coney Island Friday Night Fireworks
Bring the whole family to watch as fireworks shine over the Coney Island Boardwalk each Friday throughout the summer. These fireworks are free and open to the public. (Friday) -
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. Available activities include paddle boarding, rock climbing, obstacle races, yoga, kayaking, and more! (Saturday) (Photo by Daniel Avila/ NYC Parks) -
The Coney Island Mermaid Parade
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 by Matt Marquez Photography via mattmarquez.com) -
Brick Fest Live at the New York Hall of Science
LEGO-lovers should head to the New York Hall of Science starting this weekend! They’ll be able to play with huge attractions and witness mind-blowing creations, like”Star-Trek” and “Ghostbusters”-themed sculptures! (Starts Saturday) -
Superhero Weekend at the Brooklyn Children's Museum
Spend Father’s Day at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum learning how to become a superhero! Kids can make their own costumes and learn about the rocks that kyrptonite is based on. After the workshops, all exhibits in the museum are open. (Saturday-Sunday) -
Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas Festival at the Museum of Eldridge Street
Honor the Jewish, Chinese and Puerto Rican cultures of the Lower East Side at the Museum at Eldridge Street’s annual block party. Enjoy klezmer and bomba music, Hebrew and Chinese scribal art, Puerto Rican mask making, Mah Jongg games, yarmulke making, and of course, egg rolls, egg creams, and empanadas! (Sunday) -
Red Hook Family Festival
Puppetry Arts New York’s Family Festival introduces kids to puppets and puppet performances. At the Red Hook Family Festival, there will be crafts, games and activities and meet-and-greets withe the puppets. (Saturday) -
Family Performance Festival in Central Park
Every Sunday in Central Park your whole family can enjoy performances from music to magic to puppetry, with an eco-friendly theme. This weekend will kick off the performances with Music Moves Me! Hang out in the park and enjoy one of the free performances! (Sunday) -
Family Fun for Father's Day
Father’s Day is right around the corner (coming up on Sunday, June 19) and if you’re looking for a way to celebrate, New York is the place to do it. The dad in your life will enjoy any one of these events going on around the city, so pick a few and show dad how much you appreciate all he does! -
Mini Golf for All Ages
With its fun course designs and kid-friendly size, mini golfing as a family is a perfect way to spend a few summer hours. From a new pirate-themed course in Brooklyn to golf with a scientific twist, putt your way through our mini-golf course picks! -
Berry Picking Near NYC
Summer is berry-picking season! Strawberries hit their peak in June, while blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries are at their prime in July. Venturing out of the city to harvest the berry bounty makes for a fun summer day trip! -
2016 Summer Family Fun Guide
There’s no time like summer for turning New York City–and its Tristate environs–into a playland for family fun. Use our comprehensive guide to summer activities and events to make the most of the warm months! (Photo by Daniel Avila/NYC Parks)
