Free Family Events This Weekend! (April 27-29)

Asphalt Green’s Big Swim Big Kick event will take place this Saturday! Photo via facebook.com.

Have an amazing weekend without opening your wallet! For even more activity inspiration, check out our Weekend Planner.

Friday, April 27

Arbor Day 2018
10am-7:30pm
Madison Square Park
All Ages
Head to the park’s arboretum for a day of free programming. Events include an informative tree tour, paper leaf poem-writing, leaf identification, and much more. Check park website for a full schedule.

Arbor Day
12-4pm
Prospect Park
All Ages
Check out the Audubon Center in Prospect Park for an afternoon of activities dedicated to Arbor Day. Overlapping events include an opportunity to learn about trees on a nature walk, share a nature activity pack with the whole family, and even more. Check Prospect Park’s site for more details.

Saturday, April 28

Puppetry Arts Family Festival
11am-3pm
4th Street (at 5th Avenue), Park Slope
Head over to 4th Street on 5th Avenue in Brooklyn for a Puppetry Arts event. There’ll be fun, games, and entertainment for the whole family.

Street Games
11am-3pm
Thomas Jefferson Park
All Ages
Head to Harlem this Saturday, when NYC Parks and the Walt Disney Company will host the 11th Annual Street Games in Thomas Jefferson Park! The Street Games event re-introduces old-school city games to kids. Participants can join rousing games of double-dutch, ultimate disc, wheelchair basketball, and more! Local radio stations will spin jams throughout the day and kids will enjoy live performances by a hip-hop breakdancer, a yo-yo master, and the Dance Theatre of Harlem.

Big Swim Big Kick Benefit and Competition
11am-4:30pm
Asphalt Green
Ages 6-10
Since 1993, Asphalt Green’s Big Swim Big Kick fundraiser has raised over $10 million to provide New Yorkers with access to free sports and fitness programs. Benefit guests are able to eat at a gourmet luncheon with elite and Olympic athletes, participate in family-friendly activities, and see the swim and soccer exhibition up close. Events include a 25-yard swim race, a family-friendly meal, arts and crafts, a freestyle soccer exhibition, and far more. Be sure to support Asphalt Green as they support our city. Please note: Competition is free; benefit entry requires ticket purchase.

The Golf Club Camp Open House
12:30-2pm
Chelsea Piers
Ages 6-16
Preview Chelsea Piers’ golf camp and performance golf camp at this event. Kids ages 6 to 16 can participate in a 30-minute golf class at 12:30 while parents learn all about summer offerings. Be sure to register at [email protected] or 212-336-6846.

Arbor Day Celebration
1-2:30pm
The Evergreens Cemetery
All Ages
This Saturday learn about trees at The Evergreens Cemetery. Festivities include tree planting, flower planting, art activities, a tree identification walk, and a tree climbing demonstration by a professional arborist. Pre-registration is appreciated but not required.

Sunday, April 29

Family Day with Bria Skonberg
2-3:30pm
Louis Armstrong House Museum
All Ages
Singer, trumpeter, and songwriter Bria Skonberg will discuss community during this family-friendly event at the Louis Armstrong House Museum in Queens.

British Swim School - Long Island

<p>The premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months through adults.&nbsp; British Swim School uses gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help people of all experience levels become safer, stronger swimmers. British Swim School&rsquo;s safe, fun, and effective instructional program has made it the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Come see the British Swim School difference!</p>

Plugged in Band

<div>Plugged In is a nonprofit program that offers online programs to student&nbsp;musicians (Ages 10-18) in a non-competitive environment and provides band and individual performance opportunities in support of community and charitable causes.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Our programs include:</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Rock Band Classes</div> <div>Private Music Lessons</div> <div>Summer Camp</div> <div>Digital/Audio Production</div> <div>Songwriting and Recording Workshops</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Oh and hey parents, we are now offering private music lessons and our rock band program for adults too. Reach out to us for more information.&nbsp;</div>

Young Actors at Strasberg

<p>Young Actors at Strasberg&nbsp;offers a comprehensive array of acting programs for students in grades 2 &ndash;&nbsp;12. Classes provide kids and teens with a foundation in Lee Strasberg's Method Acting and the tools to succeed in the professional industry &ndash;&nbsp;all while maintaining a fun and playful environment. Programs are tailored to encompass students at all levels, from those just beginning their acting journey to Broadway veterans and professional child actors. Young Actors at Strasberg alumni include Lady Gaga, Sophia Lillis, Angelina Jolie, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Rosario Dawson!</p> <p>Young Actors&nbsp;Programs are available online and in-person at our New York Campus, located in Union Square. Saturday, After-School and Online classes are offered during the traditional school year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) and Monday through Friday day camps and intensives are held in&nbsp;July and August.</p> <p><strong>About The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute:</strong></p> <p>Founded in 1969 by Lee and Anna Strasberg, The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute is the only school that teaches Lee Strasberg's work in its complete and authentic form. The Institute's goal is to provide students with a craft that will help them create a reality and respond truthfully in imaginary circumstances, regardless of the style or form of material being used. LSTFI is proud to have award-winning alumni from around the world working as writers, directors, and actors in all mediums.</p>