Weekend Planner: Fun Family Activities In NYC (August 29-September 1)

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Squeeze in one last summer beach getaway or plan a fall foliage cruise—check out our guide to water travel on the SeaStreak ferry! All aboard!

Exhausted your list of summer city activities? Shake it up with Tristin + Tyler’s Boredom Busters—climb at Brooklyn Boulders, build your own model car and more. Time to explore!

WEEKEND PLANNER

FRIDAY

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Prepping for the Caribbean Carnival. Photo courtesy wiadcacarnival.org

Experience Caribbean culture at the New York Caribbean Carnival—check out Friday’s Youth Fest or the Children’s  Carnival Parade on Saturday, plus food, vendors, and plenty of live music! Party on!  (Thursday-Monday)

Join hundreds of unicyclists at the NYC’s Unifest for three days of one-wheeled madness! Check out the 13-mile ride across Brooklyn, a One Wheel stage show, racing, unicycle sports like basketball and hockey, and opportunities for your family to try unicycle riding! Spin your wheel! (Friday-Sunday)

Whether you’re a seasoned student or just starting school for the first time, join the Brooklyn Children’s Museum in celebrating the back-to-school season with crafts, snacks, music, giveaways and more! Hit the books! (Friday)

SATURDAY

Celebrate Labor Day weekend with a taste of Americana at the Richmond County Fair. Adventurers can check out the monster zip line or the rock wall while mom and dad visit the beer garden–and there are more rides, attractions, contests and exhibits for everyone!  Take a ride!  (Saturday-Monday)

Come out to Riverside Park’s Pier 1 to enjoy some sweet beats!  Reggae, Soulful House, AfroBeat and Disco will be spun by some of North America’s best sound architects, brought to you by Musical Directions. Get your groove on! (Saturday)

Captain Underpants is swooping into the Scholastic Store for an afternoon of crafts, games and fun! He’ll be reading from his latest book, and then sticking around to party with the little ones. Up and away! (Saturday)

SUNDAY

Celebrate Brazilian Independence Day at the 30th Brazilian Day Parade and Festival! The parade kicks off at 10am, and the day will also feature performances by Brazilian musicians, Brazilian food stands, and arts and crafts for sale. Viva Brasil! (Sunday)

Catch the multicultural musical stylings of children’s band Hot Peas n’ Butter. The group, who’s had their music videos featured on Nick Jr., will perform at South Street Seaport.  Sing along!  (Sunday)

Cheer on New York’s sturdy ships at the Great North River Tugboat Race & Competition, which will also include a parade, historical exhibits and a spinach eating contest! Ahoy, captain!  (Sunday)

Kick back and relax this holiday weekend with a movie. Check out Chuck Jones’s only original animated feature film, based on Norton Juster’s classic novel, The Phantom Tollbooth, at The Museum of the Moving Image. Enjoy the show!  (Sunday)

MONDAY

Celebrate summer’s end with a marvelous party hosted by magician Omar Olusion in the Fantasy Forest at the Flushing Meadows Carousel. There will be DJ music, dance contests, games, and of course, magic by Omar! Abracadabra!  (Monday)

You don’t have to be in sitting in Arthur Ashe to score a great seat for this year’s US Open! Head to Brooklyn Bridge Park for an outdoor viewing party with a live stream of the matches, kids’ tennis courts, a photobooth and great giveaways. Game, set, match!  (Monday)

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USC Gymnastics & Baseball Training Facility

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">We offer sports activities, after school programs, birthday parties & private lessons for kids ages 3–13 years! Our gymnastics classes are a great way to keep your child active and healthy. We strive to empower and challenge children through the sport of gymnastics.</span></p>

The Tutorverse

<p><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">Join The Tutorverse for the highest quality in academic enrichment and test preparation! Whether your student is gearing up for the </span><strong style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">state exams, ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, or SAT/ACT</strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">, our team of </span><strong style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">experienced and local professional educators</strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> can help. Have your student join a </span><strong style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">small-group class</strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> at our downtown or Upper East Side locations. Or, they can meet with a </span><strong style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">private tutor when and where it’s most convenient for your family</strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">. Does your student need help building study skills or improving grades? Whether your middle or high schooler needs help with </span><strong style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">STEM or humanities</strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">, our patient and affirming tutors will teach them how to build </span><strong style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">confidence and content mastery</strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">. </span><a style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;" href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Send us an email</a><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> or give us a call—we'd love to hear more about how we can help!</span></p>

Instituto Cervantes

<p><span class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Children and teenagers learn to understand and express themselves in Spanish, while improving their communication skills through a dynamic immersion program taught by NATIVE TEACHERS that combines CLASSES, ARTISTIC WORKSHOPS and FUN ACTIVITIES! All of our high-qualified teachers are native Spanish speakers who adapt the structure of the class to the needs and levels of each group while conducting the classes entirely in Spanish. We offer both Spanish Summer Camps and Regular Courses for children along the year to foster language learning and multicultural understanding.</span></p>