Memorial Day Weekend With the Family
Memorial Day weekend is here and we have fun, family-friendly things to do in and near NYC! With the city opening up little by little, there is so much to explore on this holiday weekend. Whether you stay in the city and check out the new park Little Island or take a day trip to LEGOLAND, there is plenty of fun for every one.
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Beaches Opening
After a year plus of social distancing, New Yorkers are more than ready to enjoy the upcoming summer, and thankfully starting May 29th, all New York City Beaches will officially be open from 10 am to 6 pm.
See open New York beaches here!
Coney Island
Things to do at Coney Island have been limited by the pandemic, with a lot being canceled or simply TBD. But what is opening up is still amazing and will deliver fun almost effortlessly to the whole family. Coney island is a place that lots of New Yorkers think of when hot summer days roll around. You not only have the beach, but a boardwalk full of rides and fun eats. What are you waiting for?! Check out these fun things to do at Coney Island!
Intrepid Museum
Starting May 29, the Intrepid Museum is celebrating men and women in uniform. Have a great time with the family exploring a variety of displays, activities and demos from the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard.
Kids Get Cosmic
Spend the weekend at NYBG at their Everett Children’s Adventure Garden. Kids can explore dot patterned plants with a self-guided scavenger hunt or listen in on a Story Time reading of Yayoi Kusama: From Here to Infinity.
Little Island at Pier 55
After much anticipation, Little Island is now open to the public to roam and explore with the family. Come stop by and see just how design and nature come together to promote play and creativity.
Little Island is built right on top of the water along the Hudson River, with grassy slopes for kids to roll down on, overlook areas of the water and NYC, and entertainment areas that will invite a multitude of family-friendly performers.
LEGOLAND
LEGOLAND New York, the highly-anticipated LEGO amusement park set to open for previews on May 29, 2021 and is located 60 miles Northwest of New York City in Goshen, NY. Since the pandemic delayed the opening of LEGOLAND, the next phase of opening will allow Annual Pass and Single-Day ticket holders to experience six of the seven LEGO-themed lands. This includes Brick Street, Bricktopia, LEGO® City, LEGO® Castle, LEGO® NINJAGO® World and MINILAND. The final land, LEGO® PIRATES, will open later this summer, as will LEGOLAND Hotel. Read more about LEGOLAND here!
Time Out Market Opening
Time Out Market will be reopening on May 27, just in time for Memorial Day weekend! This food hub will be back with 12 culinary concepts, including Sugar Hill Creamery, Fornino, Wayla, and Tiki Chick for your family to enjoy all these eats. Along with delicious food, there will be live music and performances, as well as a floral installation by La Catrina Flower Studio.
