Looking for some activity
inspiration for the week ahead? Just check out our “Picks of the
Week” blog, in which our listings editor Sandy Krulwich picks her favorite
family events for each day of the week, whether it’s a workshop, special storytime
for kids, or a musical performance. See this week’s picks after the jump. —
Monday, July 11
World
Cultures Puppet Workshop
1 Grand Army
Plaza (Brooklyn Public Library, Central Branch)
2:30pm
Kids ages 5-9 can take a break from the heat
(parents, too!) and enjoy an afternoon of multicultural storytelling and
puppetry.
Tuesday, July 12
Moey’s
Music Party At NY Public Library Riverside Branch
127 Amsterdam Ave.
3pm
Rock on with
Miss Moey at the NYPL Riverside branch. Don’t miss out on “NYC’s
#1 mommy rocker”.
Wednesday, July 13
New
Parent Get Togethers at the 92nd Street Y
1395 Lexington Avenue
10:30am
If you have a new baby under 1, be sure to drop in
for lively discussions and the chance to socialize with other new parents.
Thursday, July 14
Bari Koral Family Rock Band at Madison Square Park
10:30am
Don’t miss Bari Koral, the artist The New York Post dubbed the
“Sheryl Crow for kids.” She is a hit for kids and parents alike.
Brady Rymer and The Little Band That Could at Washington Market Park
310 Greenwich St
6pm
Cap off your Thursday evenings with the pop-infused stylings of Brady Rymer…outdoors!
Friday, July 15
RiverFlicks
For Kids: Despicable Me
11th Avenue and 23rd Street
8:30pm
Enjoy a festive
picnic dinner at Pier 46 while you and the kids chuckle at Despicable Me.
Saturday, July 16
Dragon
Boat Family Day at New York Hall Of Science
47-01 111th Street
10am-6pm
Catch a sneak peak at
the snazzy boats that will take part in the annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat
Festival of New York in Corona Park on
August 13-14.
Celebrate Brooklyn’s Ezra Jack Keats Family Concert
Prospect Park
& 9th Street
4pm
Join the legendary kiddie fare of Dan Zanes, the Brooklyn Youth Orchestra, and
dancers from the Bed Stuy Veterans in the Prospect Park Bandshell for an
evening of musical whimsy. Zanes will be joined by the instrumental prowess of
Andrew Bird. You won’t want to miss this FREE evening!
Field Day at Governor’s
Island
11am-5pm
From wild new field sports to social games, there’s fun for the whole family at
Field Day.
Sunday, July 17
All-Of-A-Kind Family Walking Tour
12 Eldridge Street
1pm
Sydney Taylor children’s classic comes to life in this neighborhood walking tour. Follow in the footsteps of Ella, Henry, Sarah, Charlotte and Gertie. Best for kids ages 5-10.
Socialsklz
Dinner Party at Children’s Museum of Manhattan
212 West 83rd Street
2pm & 3:30 pm
Bring your kids to CMOM to brush up on their table
manners and also enjoy their own mini-meal.
