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7th Annual NYC Unicycle Festival
(Uni)cyclists of all ages and abilities are welcome at Unicycle Festival NYC 2016! This annual event takes place over several days, beginning in Battery Park on Thursday and ending on Governors Island on Sunday. Fest activities on Governors Island include one-wheel relay races, kite flying, sumo wrestling, and games of unicycle basketball and hockey. Plus, for the second year, the festival will host a costume contest during which cyclists can vie for top prizes. Festival-goers can also learn how to ride a unicycle during afternoon riding workshops. (Thursday-Sunday) Photo: Will Riley via nycunifest.com -
Richmond County Fair at Historic Richmond Town
Enjoy rides, attractions, contests and exhibits this Labor Day weekend! Historic Richmond Town is hosting a three-day county fair that helps raise funds to support the educational programs at Richmond Town. Families can enjoy fun activities and learn about the history of Staten Island. (Saturday-Monday) Photo: historicrichmondtown.org -
Eat the Rainbow in Socrates Sculpture Park
Trying to find a way to teach your kids to eat healthily? Join a fun interactive workshop with your family at the weekly GrowNYC Greenmarket in Socrates Sculpture Park, where kids, along with their families will learn about the importance of eating vegetables of a variety of colors. Recommended for families with children ages 5-13. (Saturday) Photo: socratessculpturepark.org -
New York Caribbean Carnival Week: Junior Carnival Parade
This Saturday, as part of this year’s West Indian American Day Caribbean Carnival, kids can march in their very own parade to The Brooklyn Museum! The Junior Carnival will feature hip hop dance, karate, a junior band competition, and more. The parade begins at Kingston Avenue/St. John’s Place and continues to Franklin Avenue/President Street, ending at Brooklyn Museum. (Saturday) Photo: wiadcacarnival.org -
24th Annual Great North River Tugboat Race at Pier 83 in Hudson River Park
Watch as tugboats race along the Hudson during the 24th Annual Great North River Tugboat Race. Boats will also vie for awards in “nose to nose pushing” and “line toss” competitions. Kids will get a kick out of watching the spinach eating contest. To view all the racing action from the water, hop aboard the Spectator Boat which departs at 9:30am. (Sunday) Photo: John Skelson via workingharbor.com -
The West Side County Fair at Pier 1 in Riverside Park South
What better way to celebrate Labor Day weekend than with a county fair! The West Side County Fair in Riverside Park will include attractions like sideshow performers, carnival rides and games, reptile shows, aerialists, and live music. This year’s performers include City Stompers, Annie DiRusso, and Big Dog Run. Plus, be sure to end your day at the fair with cotton candy or another yummy treat! (Sunday) Photo: nycgovparks.org -
Brazilian Day 2016
Celebrate Brazilian culture at the annual Brazilian Day in New York! Since 1984, this annual fest has encompassed more than 25 blocks in the heart of Manhattan’s Little Brazil neighborhood on West 46th Street. Enjoy and learn about the culture during one of the biggest Brazilian festivals outside Brazil! (Sunday) Photo: brazilianday.com -
Nature Program: Monarch Migration at Wave Hill
It’s monarch butterfly migration season at Wave Hill! Join environmental educator Emily Nestlerode from the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum for a short indoor presentation and a guided walk to understand more about the natural history of monarch butterflies. (Sunday) Photo: Wave Hill via wavehill.org -
New York Caribbean Carnival Parade
Spend your Labor Day at the New York Caribbean Carnival Parade in Brooklyn! The West Indian American Day Carnival Association’s annual parade will feature colorful dancers and music galore. The festivities begin at Schenectady Avenue and end with a grand finale at Grand Army Plaza. This event is free and open to all. (Monday) Photo: Big Ant TV Productions via wiadcacarnival.org -
Fall Festival Preview
Fall festival season is almost upon us! Get a sneak peek at the best family fests happening in NYC. Top picks include the 92Y Street Fest, the Queens County Farm Museum's Fall Fair, and Wave Hill Honey Weekend. Photo: 92y.org -
10 Great Events for September
September starts today and with it brings an eclectic array of fantastic kid-friendly events! Find out what's going on this month at Carnegie Hall, the New Victory Theater, and Lincoln Center. Photo: queensfarm.org
