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FACE of 5th Avenue
Looking for a fun Friday evening activity? Bring the family to Brooklyn for FACE of 5th Avenue. FACE, which stands for family arts culinary entertainment, features exactly that. Jam to live music while feasting on diverse dining options, have fun with the kids through various children’s activities, and admire original artwork. (Friday) Photo: facebook.com -
Coney Island Sand Sculpting Contest
Take your family’s creativity down to the shore this Saturday for the 27th Annual Coney Island Sand Sculpting Contest. There are various categories of competition in which the whole family can compete as a team or against each other to see who has the best sandcastle-building skills. Don’t worry if each of your kids has a different vision—past creations have ranged from traditional castles to extravagant skylines and designs. Make sure to pre-register in order to ensure your spot in the competition. (Saturday) Photo: Salon NYC via flickr.com -
FlyNYC Festival in Riverside Park
Since 2009, the soaring FlyNYC Kite Flying Festival has brought families from all over the city to Riverside Park! With kite-making kits for the kids, kites available for purchase, and plenty of sky for everyone, this festival is a great way to enjoy the last few weeks of summer. Other attractions include a variety of food vendors, live music, and more. (Saturday) Photo: nycgovparks.org -
Home Run! Vintage Trains & Baseball in Queens
Fans of trains and baseball are in for a treat! The New York Transit Museum, the New York Gothams and the Bog Iron Boys are teaming up to bring you a day full of fun. Start at 34th Street Hudson Yards to board the Train of Many Colors to Willet’s Point for a 19th century baseball game in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Afterwards, catch the train back to Manhattan or keep the day going by purchasing tickets for the Mets game that evening. (Saturday) Photo: nytransitmuseum.org -
North Slope Summer Stroll One with Pizza Eating Contest
This giant block party has something for everyone–and it’s free! A giant bounce house, face painting ,and a rock wall are just a few of the fun activities kids can enjoy. The party will also feature exercise classes, vintage cars, and games. Make sure not to miss the pizza eating competition beginning at 6:30pm. Who doesn’t love bouncy houses and pizza? (Saturday) Photo: bubbledad.com -
Battle of Brooklyn Colonial Day in Fort Greene Park
Go back in time for a day at Fort Greene Park and learn all about cooking, games, and other activities from colonial times. See a demonstration of how bread was made, write a letter with quill and ink, and then get your picture taken in front of a wagon. Finish off your day by stopping into the visitor center between 11am and 2pm for story time. (Saturday) Photo: fortgreenepark.org -
Honey Weekend at Wave Hill
Buzz over to Wave Hill for a weekend of fun and educational activities related to bees and honey. There will be bee-centered family art projects, a candle-making workshop, honey tastings, a demonstration on extracting honey, and an information station where you can try on real beekeeping gear. Families will also have the opportunity to adopt their very own Wave Hill bee! (Saturday-Sunday) Photo: Joshua Bright via wavehill.org -
Harlem Week's NYC Children's Festival
Head uptown this weekend for Harlem Week’s NYC Children’s Festival! The specific children’s portion of Harlem Week includes a “Back-to-School” kids’ fashion show, as well as dance and spoken word performances, a double-dutch competition, games, sports clinics, face painting, and plenty more activities for the entire family. (Saturday-Sunday) Photo: harlemweek.com -
NYC Volkswagen Traffic Jam on Governors Island
If your little ones are obsessed with cars, take them to see this classic VW show! The NYC Volkswagen Traffic Jam is a spectator-judged, vintage Volkswagen car show. Enjoy a picnic, views of the New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty, as well as Beetles, buses, dune buggies, and more. (Sunday) Photo: Peter Roan via flickr.com -
Valerie Green/Dance Entropy: "Impermanent Landscape" at Voelker Orth Museum
Come see the marvelous mind bending dance performance "Impermanent Landscape" choreographed by Valerie Green at the Voelker Orth Museum. Inspired by the ever-changing landscape of New York City, the performance uses the shapes and architecture of the human body to create this wonderful show adapted for the museum's garden setting. (Sunday) Photo: vomuseum.org
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See MoreAthletic Association of Yorkville Youths
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">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.</span></p>
A-Game Sports
<div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">A-Game Sports is a premier provider of sports camps, programming and instruction for kids of all ages ranging from toddlers to teens. As an instructional and recreational youth sports facility, our goal is to make athletics a rewarding experience for all kids. A-Game Sports is located in New Rochelle, NY, and offers camps, lessons, customized programs for more than 10 sports and rental space for private events. A-Game Sports was founded in 2013 by two guys who decided that it was time to do what they truly love in life. Since then, we've made the ideology of fusing hard work and fun into a reality. Our dedicated staff of professional coaches share their enthusiasm with kids of all ages and skill levels that take part in our programs.</p> </div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p> </div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">With turfed fields for soccer, lacrosse, field hockey and flag football, batting cages and tunnels for baseball and softball, and various basketball programs, A-Game Sports is one of the premiere sports facilities for kids and adults of any age. Aspiring athletes and fitness enthusiasts will benefit from our many strength and conditioning programs, while children new to sports will learn skills and techniques within their chosen sport, all while having a great time and keeping the game fun.</p> </div>
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Looking for something to do with the kids in New York City that is fun, exciting, and educational? The Intrepid Museum offers family-friendly activities and programs all year long that keep children engaged, entertained, and curious about history and science. Fun rain or shine, the Museum offers both indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits and activities. With so many things to do and see, you&rsquo;ll never hear &ldquo;I&rsquo;m bored,&rdquo; when you climb aboard Intrepid. A non-profit, educational institution featuring the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the world&rsquo;s fastest jets and a guided missile submarine.<br /></span></p>