Picks Of The Week: August 15-21

Another week of family fun is here to stay! Check out what’s cool, what’s free and what’s totally amazing for families around the city. —

Monday, August 15
Monday Movies at the St. Agnes Branch of the NYPL

444 Amsterdam Avenue
4pm

Little ones ages 3-6 can escape the drizzle and head inside to watch as their favorite picture books get turned into movies.

Tuesday, August 16

The 2nd Annual Korea
Day In Central Park

South of Bethesda
Terrace Between 66th and 72nd Streets
11am-7pm

A day of traditional and pop Korean culture–delight in a fusion of free food, music and fun for all ages.

Wednesday, August 17
Karen K And The Jitterbugs Concert at Carroll
Park

4pm

Rock the house with
Kids’ Concert Series at Carroll Park with a performance by Karen K & the
Jitterbugs.

Thursday, August 18
Free Carousel Rides In Prospect Park

Noon-6pm

Kids 12 and under can
ride the Carousel for free every Thursday ’til the end of August.

Friday, August 19
Jurassic Park At The Intrepid

West 46th Street and 12th Avenue
7:30pm

Summer fun at The Intrepid continues with sci-fi adventures. Bring the brood along for some dino-mite good times. Totally free!

RiverFlicks For Kids: Tangled
11th Avenue
and 23rd Street
8:30pm

Rapunzel is revamped in this animated remix, featuring the musical musings of Mandy Moore. Complimentary popcorn!

Saturday, August 20
FlyNYC Kite
Festival

Riverside Park
South, Pier I at 70th Street
11am-4pm

Make sky-soaring creations at this all-day kite festival, including DIY paper diamonds and free, live entertainment.

Jam on DUMBO Free Summer Family Festival
The Archway Under The Manhattan Bridge
10am-5pm

Come jam under The Manhattan Bridge! This festival will
bring free live music, puppet shows and a family yoga session to the BK. Musical guests include Erin Lee and the Up Past Bedtime Band,
The Itty Biddies, Still Saffire, and the Mini Max Players.

Sunday, August 21
Carousolar At The South Street
Seaport

12 Fulton Street
10am-10pm

A carousel powered by 100 solar panels? Yes please! Take a spin on this super cool ride while mom and dad power up their iPhones at the free charging stations.


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