Contributing Writers: Melanie Dostis and Sandy Krulwich
It’s
the last week before the kiddies head back to school! Which means one
thing–time to make the most of summer. Scoop up the fun activities
around the city, many of which are free and all of which are fabulous, after the jump. —
Monday, August 22
“The Incredibles” At Waterside Plaza
25 Waterside Plaza
6 pm
Enjoy a drive-in movie with a modern twist in this superhero flick. Free admission and complimentary popcorn await.
Coney Island Movies on the Beach: Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
Coney Island Beach
Dusk (about 8 pm)
Bieliebers rejoice! Families can enjoy a free outdoor beach screening of JB’s hit movie Never Say Never.
Tuesday, August 23
Spice of Life Game Show at Brooklyn Children’s Museum
145 Brooklyn Avenue
2:30pm
Bon
Appetit! Stop by and learn all there is to know about food groups.
Then create yummy balanced meals. Free with admission ($7.50)
Wednesday, August 24
EatSleepPlay: Smart Sleep At CMOM
212 West 83rd St.
10am, 11:30am, 1pm
Just how important is sleep time? Find out all the facts, plus get crafty and make a moon & stars collage.
Silent Film Festival And Potluck At Socrates Sculpture Park
32-01 Vernon Boulevard
7pm
Looking
for something different? Delight in a night of silent films! Other
amusements include live music, and delish pies from a potluck dinner.
Thursday, August 25
City Hall News And Gotham Schools Present: On Education: A Panel Discussion
Con Edison Building: 4 Irving Place
8am
This one is parents only. Our sister publication City Hall News is teaming up with Gotham Schools to host a lively panel on NYC’s education system.
Free Summer Concert At Albee Square In Downtown Brooklyn
Albee Square
10am
Finishing off a series of wonderful free concerts is Jahpan, playing for free. Oh, music to our ears!
Friday, August 26
FringeJr: ISTWA! Story time For A Small World At The Living Theater
21 Clinton Street
4pm
Audiences of all ages are invited to a spellbinding hour of folklore. Tune in and watch 10 talented actors enchant the audience.
Saturday, August 27
Arthur Ashe Kids Day Tennis Festival
Corona Park near 111th St & 49th Ave
9:30am – 3pm
Enjoy
free tennis workshops and games in the morning, and just-for-fun
exhibition matches and skills competitions with Andy Roddick, Kim
Clijsters, Novak Djovok and others in the afternoon.
Sunday, August 28
Muppet Treasure Island At The Museum Of The Moving Image
36-01 35 Avenue
1pm
Young adventurers will fall in love with this Muppet interpretation of Treasure Island. Watch as Kermit goes against Long John Silver and his gang of pirates.
The Kid/A Dog’s Life At Symphony Space
Symphony Space
3pm
Forget
color, these films are shown in black and white. How Chaplin! Watch classic
stories of scrappy six-year-olds and their trustworthy pooches.
