9 Great Events For Father’s Day 2015

FathersDay-540x360 — Father’s Day at CMA; photo via cmany.org

Father’s Day at the Children’s Museum of the Arts
June 15-June 22 (except June 16), various times
Cost of admission; Free for fathers on June 21
All ages
The Children’s Museum of the Arts is offering a host of events that allow families to participate in Father’s Day crafts. These events will let children make crafts with their family or make something to bring home to dad. Children can create family photo albums, DIY ties, busts of dad, and more. 103 Charlton Street, Manhattan, cmany.org

Meal & Memories With Dad at American Girl Place
June 19
$47 per person
Ages 8+
Share some father-daughter time over food and games at the American Girl Place. Fathers and daughters can play dice games, make craft frames, and have a photo of them taken at their table that they can put in their hand-made frames. They will also share a delicious meal. 609 5th Avenue, Manhattan, americangirl.com

Canciones de mi Padre at the New York Botanical Garden
June 20, 6:30pm-9:30pm
$40 for non-members, $30 for members
All Ages
In keeping with the Mexican heritage focus of their spring Frida Kahlo exhibition, the New York Botanical Garden will host the “Canciones de mi Padre,” or “Songs of My Father,” concert on Daffodil Hill. A throwback concert, The Villalobos Brothers, Gizel Xanath, Humberto Flores, and other artists will honor Linda Ronstadt by performing tunes from her seminal album backed by a full mariachi band. A ticket is good for one complimentary cerveza (beer) or margarita. Guests can get a family dinner from Stephen Starr Events or visit their taco truck. 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, nybg.org

Father’s Day Golf Special At Chelsea Piers
June 21, all day (6:30am-12am)
Free $25 Ball Card with any Ball Card purchase
Ages 5 and up
Bust out your driver with dad at Chelsea Piers’ Golf Club Range and take advantage of their special Father’s Day deal. When a family member purchases any Ball Card, Dad receives a complimentary $25 Ball Card! chelseapiers.com

Salute Dads with Laurie Berkner at Herbert Von King Park
June 21, 4 pm
Free
All Ages
Part of NYC’s Summerstage Festival, children’s musician Laurie Berkner continues her “You and Me Tour” with a father’s day concert. A star on both Nick Jr. and Sprout, Berkner is a force in the “kindie rock” movement. Also playing the concert will be Something Positive, an Afro-Caribbean performing arts and education ensemble, and Brooklyn United Marching Band. 670 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, cityparksfoundation.org

Magic of Motown at George Seuffert Bandshell in Forest Park
June 21, 5 pm to 6 pm
Free
All ages
Take Dad into the past with a concert of Motown classics while enjoying Queens’ Forest Park. Woodhaven Boulevard and Forest Park Drive, Queens, nycgovparks.org

Celebrating Dads: Penguins at New York Aquarium
June 21, 11:30am-12:30pm and 3:30-4:30 pm
Free with admission
All ages – under 14 must be accompanied by parent
Honor your own Dad while learning interesting facts about penguin fathers at this fun and educational event. Your family will learn about how father penguins care for their eggs and chicks, and take the Emperor Penguin challenge. Kids will also make and bring home a penguin craft. 2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, nyaquarium.com

Make Music New York at All Boroughs
June 21, 10am-9pm
Free
All ages
Celebrate dad with a song at one of Make Music New York’s free, outdoor, public concerts across all five boroughs. Musicians of any caliber are welcomed to take part or attend. Events and fixtures include a roving karaoke Clavinova Piano Bar that honors Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday, “Exquisite Corpses,” improvised musical conversations in several graveyards across New York, and more. Pop-up musicals will appear throughout the day, and several different styles of music, from punk to bluegrass to marching bands, will be represented. Makemusicny.org

Pinkertonian Mystery at the New-York Historical Society
June 21, 2-4pm
$35 per person, $30 for members
Ideal for 8+
Live In Theater has extended their Pinkertonian Mystery performance dates to include Father’s Day! In this interactive experience, families get the chance to work as detectives in an 1880s jewel heists as they go through the museum’s galleries. Together, families can try to solve the mystery as they interview witnesses and search for clues. 170 Central Park West at Richard Gilder Way (77th Street), Manhattan, nyhistory.org.

The Music Institute of Long Island

Established in 1990, the Music Institute of Long Island (MILI) is a classical music school staffed by exceptional instructors from many of the most prestigious conservatories and graduate music schools in the United States and Europe. Long Island&rsquo;s foremost musical academies, its instrumental programs include violin, viola, cello, piano, flute, clarinet, saxophone and voice classes. MILI has been voted # 1 BEST MUSIC SCHOOL Consistently.&nbsp; They teach the Traditional, Suzuki, and ABRSM methods. Students participate in All-National, All-Eastern, All-State, youth orchestras, and score highly in NYSSMA and Royal Academy Music Festivals. First prize winners of competitions earn solos at Carnegie Hall and with orchestras. MILI offers Fall/Spring semesters plus Summer Sessions. Semesters include 15-17 weeks of private lessons, solo recitals with a final GALA Concert featuring chamber music. About the Directors: Carol &amp; Geri Kushner: The sisters are violinists, violists, chamber coaches &amp; performers. They believe in instilling the love of music, &nbsp;fostering proficiency, success, confidence &amp; believe all MILI students achieve success. Degrees BM, MM (+), K-12 certifications, attended Manhattan School of Music, Queens College &amp; Stonybrook University.They have been adjunct professors at Syracuse University, Aaron Copland School of Music Pre-College &amp; Five Towns Colleges, Stonybrook University &amp; have taught in L.I. public schools.

New York Society of Play Summer Camp and Classes

Summer Game Camp There are many who do not feel safe sending their children back out into the world with summer camp, this year. To serve those parents and keep the children connected and stimulated during this challenging time, we are offering NYSP Digital Summer Camp. The name of the game with NYSP Summer Camp is community. We have made a large effort to make our camp feel like a living space, with features including &ndash; - Role-Playing games familiar and new, led by our master storytellers! - Enriching electives such as Chess, World Building, Character Acting, Crafts, Drawing, and more! - Discussion and media screening rooms during lunch! - A digital campus! - Moderated chat hours! &nbsp; Join us for a summer of games, friends, and more! Mon - Fri 10am - 2:30pm &nbsp; Roleplay Expeditions: Dungeons &amp; Dragons No experience is required to join one of our Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our game masters have pre-made character sheets, so you'll be able to start playing the game right away! We adapt the rules of traditional Dungeons &amp; Dragons to make them more approachable to children of various ages. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop!&nbsp; &nbsp; Public games meet once per week, with different groups every time. Private games meet 1 to 2 times per week with the same group of kids. Since the players and the storyteller in the group are consistent, this enables us to tell epic tales of adventure together! &nbsp; Dungeons &amp; Dragons Junior No experience is required to join one of our drop-in Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our Dungeons &amp; Dragons Jr. game provides a D&amp;D storytelling experience without character sheets. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop! A great way to introduce young children to D&amp;D so they can eventually move onto the main game.

Academics West

Academics West is an accredited high-support college preparatory school designed to meet the academic and social-emotional goals of its students. Our unique model allows for each student to benefit from a customized educational experience to ensure they are acquiring the skills necessary to navigate their post-secondary lives whether they attend college or pursue another path to future success. Students can select different tracks to construct the most beneficial program to suit their needs and goals. Unlike conventional education, this innovative model enables students to prepare for an ever-changing world that requires young people to have advanced executive functioning, interpersonal and leadership skills to become independent and resilient adults. &nbsp;