Picks Of The Week: July 25-July 31

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 story time for kids, or a musical performance. See
this week’s picks after the jump. —   

Monday, July 25
The Adventures of Mr. Toad at NYPL Webster Branch
1465 York Avenue
4pm

Little ones can help save the day with Mr.
Toad and Mole in this interactive performance; muster up some courage (and lots
of imagination) and escape the evil clutches of Mr. Weasel. Intended for ages
4 . Tickets will be given on a first
come basis starting at 3pm.

Smurfs
Village At Merchant’s Gate

712 5th Ave. #44

11am-7pm

Little ones will marvel at 3-D mushrooms and a
40-foot inflatable Smurf. Other delights for Smurf fans include fabulous
facepainting, fantasic giveaways and funny photobooth fun with your favorite
blue characters.

Tuesday, July 26
Moey‘s Music Party At NY Public Library Seward Park Branch
192 East Broadway
3pm

Feet will be tapping as kids’
favorite rocker, Moey’s Music Party hosts a jammin’ time for families.

Wednesday, July 27
Thaddeus Rex Concert
Pelham Bay Park
10:30am

Thaddeus Rex and his new 7-foot
dinosaur pal, Rock, are 100-percent rock n’ roll and even sweeter–100-percent
book lover. Get ready for some “reading is fun” tunes.

Thursday, July 28
Pop–Up Storytime Soldiers and Sailors Statue in Riverside Park

Riverside Park

3:30pm-4:30pm

With your blanket in gear, come
out and enjoy storytime on the lawn. During the last 15 minutes, things get
wild as families create and act out original stories.

The
Fuzzy Lemons Concert
30 Waterside Plaza
7pm

Sing along to the kindie rockin’ hits of
The Fuzzy Lemons at this FREE family concert.

Friday, July 29
33rd Annual Thunderbird American Indian Mid–Summer Pow Wow
73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral
Park
7pm-10pm

You’re invited to NYC’s oldest
and largest powwow at the Queens County Farm Museum! Peruse through crafts and jewelry, munch on yummy delights,and catch Native American dance competitions. Event concludes Sunday, July 31
at 5pm.

Saturday, July 30
Family Walking Tour At The Museum At Eldridge Street
12 Eldridge Street
1pm

Learn as you walk on this
cultural tour depicting the lives of the sisters from Sydney Taylor’s classic All-
of-a-Kind-Family.

Great
Jazz On The Great Hill In Central Park
830 5th Ave.
2pm-5pm

Your dancing shoes are in for a
festive afternoon of live jazz music and workshops. Enjoy the sensational
sounds of the George
Gee Swing Orchestra and Jazz Vocal Competition winners Pete McGuiness and
Brianna Thomas.

Sunday, July 31
Little Club Heads Family Dance Party: Two Year Anniversary
41 Broad Street
12pm-3pm

Boogie the afternoon away at the
Broad Street Ballroom as you celebrate Little Club Heads special birthday.

16th
Annual Sandcastle Contest At Rockaway Beach
Rockaway Beach
12pm-2pm

Witness a scintillating sculpture
showdown at this sandy beach as amateurs and pros compete to create soaring
edifices and characters. Don’t forget your bucket and pail!