Hope everyone’s Labor Day weekend was fun-packed! The short work (and school) week will end with a weekend full of can’t-miss events. Highlights include a kite fest in Brooklyn Bridge Park, a fishing festival with Dan Zanes and Elizabeth Mitchell in Wagner Park, an Italian street fair in the Bronx, a puppet performance in downtown Manhattan, and a wonderous “Avatar”-themed spectacle at the Barclays Center. Enjoy!
Wednesday, September 7-Sunday, September 11
Cirque Du Soleil: “Toruk: The First Flight”
Barclays Center
Various times
Beginning this Wednesday, Cirque Du Soleil will present “Toruk: The First Flight” at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn! Based on James Cameron’s groundbreaking film “Avatar,” this live production will transport audiences to the world of Pandora where Toruk’s story unfolds. Featuring the famed artistry and talent of the acrobatic troupe with original music, this show is a must-see for the entire family. Tickets start at $40.
Saturday, September 10
Go Fish! with Dan Zanes & Elizabeth Mitchell
Wagner Park
10am-2pm
Gather in Wagner Park this Saturday for a fishing festival! All ages are welcome to participate in catch-and-release fishing sessions led by master anglers. Visitors can learn about the Hudson River’s marine life and catch their own fish using barbless hooks. The day’s festivities will also include an arts and crafts workshop, a bird-watching class, and a special performance by the great Dan Zanes and Elizabeth Mitchell with You Are My Flower. All equipment including rods, reels, bait, and binoculars will be provided. This event is free.
Kite Festival
Brooklyn Bridge Park
11am-3pm
Grab your camera and your kites, and bring the whole family to this incredible kite festival! You can’t beat this view of the Manhattan skyline, and you and your little ones can even customize a kite. Kites will be available for purchase, but feel free to bring your own. This event is free.
Beginning Saturday, September 10
The Galli Theater: “The Princess and the Pea”
The Gloria Maddox Theater
2pm
Starting this Saturday, families with children ages 4 and up can see the Galli Theater’s production of “The Princess and the Pea!” This modern version of a classic fairytale will have the whole family in stitches. Watch as Prince Prince attempts to find the girl of his dreams with the caveat that she must be a princess—according to the pea test! Runs Saturdays and Sundays through September 25. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for kids.
Sunday, September 11
Ferragosto 2016
Arthur Avenue (between Crescent Avenue and 187th Street)
12-6pm
Ferragosto 2016 on Arthur Avenue is the place to be this Sunday for all things Italiano! This street fair will offer face painting for children, Italian street food, and live performances from Nick Vero, Two Gents & the Lady, and others. Admission is free.
