Weekend Planner: Fun Family Activities in NYC (June 27-29)

sow large — The Flax Harvest at Prospect Park

HOT OFF THE BLOG

The forecast looks lovely this weekend–head to Governors Island for some fun in the sun. Be sure to check out Hammock Grove and the many new additions to the land. Read all about it here!

Check out an awesome indoor and outdoor sculpture garden in the Hudson Valley. It’s well worth the road trip, because the kids will love it. Don’t miss these 5 things to do there right now!

And soccer fans take note: Here’s our guide to where to watch the games with kids, from Bryant Park to the Paley Center. Game on!

WEEKEND PLANNER

FRIDAY

Enjoy a movie in the park when “Tangled” plays in Crocheron Park in Bayside, Queens. Bring your own popcorn! (Friday)

Make your own cardboard car and then watch a Winnie the Pooh movie after for a drive-in movie effect at downtown’s Ottendorfer Library. Vroom Vroom! (Friday)

Come to the Children’s Museum of Manhattan to delight in the classic story “Rainbow Fish”—then make your own rainbow fish to take home. Get creative! (Friday)

Mulan the Musical returns to Broadway—follow the tale of a Chinese peasant girl-turned-warrior. Get your tickets today! (Friday-September 14)

SATURDAY

Explore the Museum of the City of New York’s exhibit “Canvas: Graffiti Art from the Martin Wong Collection” and then create magnets featuring graffiti-style designs. Be crafty! (Saturday)

Get out in the sunshine at family day at Roger Morris Park in Washington Heights–kids can play colonial games, make historical crafts, and take free tours of the Morris-Jumel Mansion, Manhattan’s oldest surviving house. Park it here! (Saturday)

Study the microscopic organisms living in Central Park’s Harlem Meer, try your hand at fishing, or go on a guided water walk during the park’s Fishing and Water Celebration. Yay for the environment! (Saturday)

Head to the New York Public Library to enjoy magical tales of alchemy told by award-winning storyteller LuAnn Adams. Listen up! (Saturday)

Learn about Muslim culture at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, where kids can design their own “Fanoos”—a colorful lantern used to light the streets during Ramadan. Bright idea! (Saturday)

It’s Bug Day at the New York Hall of Science—think lessons on beekeeping, honey sampling, a lady bug release, and even bug eating for the brave. Bug central! (Saturday)

SUNDAY

Gear up for the Fourth of July and listen to revolutionary tales at the DiMenna Children’s History Museum! Grab a book! (Sunday)

Join the history book club for ages 9-12 and read “A Diamond in the Desert”—then meet at the DiMenna Children’s History Museum for a discussion. Bring your questions! (Sunday)

During Prospect Park’s Flax Harvest, see the park’s flax crop, help weed, plant, and water it, and then try out the tools used to transform flax fibers into linen cloth. Work the land! (Sunday)

Grab the family and venture to Central Park to have some fun with Bill B, the Science and Dance Man. Sing songs about energy and biodiversity. Sing along! (Sunday)

Check out Rockaway!, a free public art festival right on Rockaway Beach. Kid-friendly activities abound during the day—great for all ages. Beach time! (Sunday)

New York Society of Play Summer Camp and Classes

Summer Game Camp There are many who do not feel safe sending their children back out into the world with summer camp, this year. To serve those parents and keep the children connected and stimulated during this challenging time, we are offering NYSP Digital Summer Camp. The name of the game with NYSP Summer Camp is community. We have made a large effort to make our camp feel like a living space, with features including &ndash; - Role-Playing games familiar and new, led by our master storytellers! - Enriching electives such as Chess, World Building, Character Acting, Crafts, Drawing, and more! - Discussion and media screening rooms during lunch! - A digital campus! - Moderated chat hours! &nbsp; Join us for a summer of games, friends, and more! Mon - Fri 10am - 2:30pm &nbsp; Roleplay Expeditions: Dungeons &amp; Dragons No experience is required to join one of our Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our game masters have pre-made character sheets, so you'll be able to start playing the game right away! We adapt the rules of traditional Dungeons &amp; Dragons to make them more approachable to children of various ages. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop!&nbsp; &nbsp; Public games meet once per week, with different groups every time. Private games meet 1 to 2 times per week with the same group of kids. Since the players and the storyteller in the group are consistent, this enables us to tell epic tales of adventure together! &nbsp; Dungeons &amp; Dragons Junior No experience is required to join one of our drop-in Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our Dungeons &amp; Dragons Jr. game provides a D&amp;D storytelling experience without character sheets. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop! A great way to introduce young children to D&amp;D so they can eventually move onto the main game.

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.

Aviator Sports Summer Day Camp

Aviator Sports Summer Day Camp offers five daily rotating activities such as swimming, ice skating gymnastics, rock climbing, parkour, indoor/outdoor turf, and courts plus more in its ample 175,000 sq. ft. facility and 35-acre outdoor area. Aviator Summer Camp also offers off-site and on-site field trips such as a day at Green Meadows Farm, Launch Trampoline Park, and a Brooklyn Cyclones game. The summer camp runs from 9 am-5 pm with early drop off and late stay available. Bus transportation is also available throughout Brooklyn. Lunch and an afternoon snack are included. Sign up by February 28th to receive up to $300 off camp with early bird discounts.