The weather’s finally cooling down! We take the end of unbearable humidity to mean it’s time to spend some more time out and about. This weekend, outdoor options like a Yankees celebration, super soccer fest, or Little Italy festival abound, but there’s plenty of excitement indoors, too. From a princess rock n’ roll ball to otherworldly musical and interactive experiences, there’s something for everyone. What are you waiting for?
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
Off Broadway shows for only $20? Yes, please! Hits like “Angelina Ballerina” and “StinkyKids The Musical” are discounted for just another week–here’s how to snag the tickets.
Marching bands, a float parade, arcade games, and more Little Italy fun abound at the 11-day Feast of San Gennaro. Be a part of the fanfare!
SATURDAY
“Take me out to the Intrepid!” It’s the museum where every little slugger can enjoy batting cages, a fast pitch booth, and the chance to get autographs from these baseball legends this weekend.
Don your glitziest, most glamorous garb and rock out at Moey’s Back-to-School Princess Ball at Bloomingdale’s. Get your sparkle on for a chance to win the mom rocker’s latest CD!
Calling all soccer fans: Super Soccer Star’s first-ever Fall Fest is bringing fast-paced games, an inflatable obstacle course, face painting, and more to the Upper West Side. Ready to score?
Gustafer Yellowgold is back in NYC, this time as a part of NYU Skirball’s Big Red Chair Family Series. See what’s so cool about the mind-bending multimedia performance.
Get a taste of the Caribbean right here in the city at El Museo del Barrio’s We ‘Heart’ Musica celebration. Find musical performances, authentic Taino instruments, photo booths, and more fun right here.
The only thing better than LEGOs is free LEGOs, which kids ages 5 and up will love creating at The Scholastic Store’s LEGO Make & Take Mania. While supplies last–so hurry!
Did you know that our city is a buzzing center for honey production and beekeeping? Learn more with local tastings, beehive honey extraction demonstrations, and crafts at the Rockaway Beach boardwalk. Bzzz bzzz!
Add a little quirk to your weekend by participating in a high-energy, interactive performance of “A Mermaid’s Tale” at Triad Theatre. Get the underwater adventure scoop here.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
It’s opening weekend for Liberty Science Center’s “Art of Science” exhibit. Its colorful, funky photographs of natural phenomena, often invisible to the naked eye, are sure to inspire some science love. Wowwee!
Discover NYC’s future Steven Spielbergs at the Big Movies for Little Kids Film Festival, which feature free screenings from our city’s talented students. See our highlights here.
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