Weekend Planner May 20-22

What do a burlesque show,
a festival a la Japanese culture and a petting zoo all have in common? They’re
all happening within miles of each other this weekend. (Gotta love New York!) So get out there and embrace the brimming
festivities with a grin. —

The NY Public Library’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building is celebrating its hundredth birthday (boy do we feel spritely) with
a Centennial Celebration. We strongly encourage a weekend spent in the
stacks—complete with magic shows, free ice cream and comedy performances.

Was The Wiggles the last
band you danced to? Take time out for some empowering adults-only fun at The
Delancey’s Hot Mama Burlesque Show and cheer on sing-song and stripteasing moms
with moxie. And
keep that mama spirit spinning through Sunday and bring the whole family out to
Mamapalooza to celebrate the strength and presence of awesome females.

Get a little taste of how
our country counterparts live, head over to the 14th Street Y’s Farm in the
City Fair.

Japan still needs help, and New Yorkers can always be reminded of Central Park’s
loveliness. Get both refreshing reminders at the park’s all-day Japan Day
Festival.

Speaking of good causes,
you can also have some good ole carnival and concert fun at Webster Hall to
support the Children’s Museum of the Arts expansion.

Family days forever! Check
out a ton of artsy activities at the Whitney Museum’s Community Day (hey you,
High Line)
or get behind-the-scenes of the NYPD at the NY Police Museum’s Family Day.

If you’re a new or
expectant mom in Queens, head over to the New Mama’s Expo (thanks to local
website Queens Mamas) this Sunday to learn the tips & tricks of the trade
and meet other new or almost-parents. Share (and compare) anxieties and
triumphs!

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Monster Mini Golf

Upon entering Monster Mini Golf, all perceptions of traditional mini golf will be spirited away by the indoor, 18-hole, monster-theme, glow-in-the-dark miniature golf course! The locations in <a href="https://monsterminigolf.com/deerpark/">Deer Park</a>, and <a href="https://monsterminigolf.com/gardencity/">Garden City, NY</a> invite guests to experience a host of family-oriented fun activities. Whether visiting for the first time or the one hundredth, mini golfers feel the excitement and adventure of playing mini golf amidst spooktacular monsters and custom, glow-in-the-dark, hand-painted artwork. While testing their skill on the fairways, lively music flows over the course from the unique &ldquo;WEIRD Radio&rdquo; station&rdquo; and an interactive DJ entertains golfers with contests, awarding cool prizes for the wackiest reasons. While the course is challenging enough for adults, it is also quite playable for children. Monster Mini Golf is open year-round and frightfully fun for the entire family. In addition to miniature golf and thrilling arcade and redemption games, the locations offer additional attractions. <a href="https://monsterminigolf.com/deerpark/">Monster Mini Golf in Deer Park, NY</a> offers a Laser Maze and a Virtual Reality experience. The Garden City location offers a Laser Maze, Bowling, and a Virtual Reality Experience. Two very posh, private party rooms are also available and are perfect for any event. Monster Mini Golf looks forward to making it a monstrous success. Monster Mini Golf is indoors, ensuring that the event will always take place, regardless of the weather. It is a climate-controlled, affordable source of family entertainment. For more details please visit <a href="http://monsterminigolf.com">monsterminigolf.com</a> or find them on Facebook.

Super Soccer Stars

Soccer Stars is New York&rsquo;s most popular youth educational soccer program! With 24 years of experience under our cleats, we have positively impacted over one million kids in our local community by putting the FUN in FUNdamentals in our weekly classes and camps. At Soccer Stars, we use the soccer ball as a vehicle to help children not only improve their soccer skills, but develop self-confidence and physical literacy, improve gross motor skills, build teamwork, and hone socialization skills. Our highly trained coaches and early childhood experts lead an age-specific curriculum with a low kid-to-coach ratio so every child gets individual attention and can grow at their own pace. Kids ages 1-12+ can join our seasonal programs, including Parent &amp; Me, FUNdamentals, Development Training, and Travel Soccer. Join us at one of over 80 locations in neighborhoods across across Westchester County, Connecticut and New York, available 7 days-a-week: Connecticut: <ul> <li>Cos Cob</li> <li>Greenwich</li> <li>Port Chester</li> </ul> &nbsp; Westchester: <ul> <li>Briarcliff</li> <li>Eastchester</li> <li>Mt. Kisco</li> <li>New Rochelle</li> <li>Ridgefield</li> <li>Scarsdale</li> <li>White Plains</li> </ul> &nbsp; New York City: <ul> <li>Bronx</li> <li>Inwood</li> <li>Upper West Side</li> <li>Upper East Side</li> </ul> &nbsp; Can&rsquo;t find a class or location that fits your schedule? Soccer Stars also offers private classes for small groups or individual training. Let our coaches come to you with a completely customizable program, anytime, anywhere. Birthday parties are also available!&nbsp;