Festivals and fairs are in full
swing now that it’s summer, and this week boasts a great selection. Frolic for
your furry friends at the Bideawee Ball, explore some of the city’s museums
sans admission fee and play carnival games in Central Park. Then, spend some
quality time with Dad and the family during the weekend with a couple Father’s
Day-themed events. —
Monday, June 11
Bideawee
Ball 2012 at Gotham Hall NYC
1356 Broadway
6:30-10:30pm
Enjoy an evening of dinner, dancing and auction prizes while
meeting other furry friend-minded families. Bideawee is an organization dedicated
to helping people and animals build loving and long-term relationships.
Tuesday, June 12
The
34th Annual Museum Mile Festival
Various museums
6-9pm
New York City’s biggest block party is back. Check out this
evening full of free museum admissions to some of NYC’s top spots: El Museo del
Barrio, Museum of the City of New York, The Jewish Museum, The Guggenheim, the MET and more. And a
new museum joins the fun — The Museum of African Art!
Wednesday, June 13
Carnival
Night for Kids in Central Park
64 Fifth Avenue
5:30-8:30pm
A night in Central
Park can be magical for children.
At the carnival, kids can go on rides, play games and raffles, enjoy food,
listen to live music and more. All proceeds benefit the Coalition for the
Homeless’ youth programs.
Thursday, June 14
Madison
Square Kids Concert Series: The Deedle Deedle Dees
23rd Street and Madison Avenue
10:30am
It’s sure to be a musical summer with the Madison Square Kids
Concert Series. Rock out with the Deedle Deedle Dees today for a tune-filled
Thursday morning.
Friday, June 15
Family
Friday Pizza and Movie Night: Ratatouille
at Charlotte’s Place
107 Greenwich Street
6-7:30pm
After a long week, relax with your kids and meet other
downtown families for free pizza and a screening of Disney/Pixar’s Ratatouille.
Saturday, June 16
Father’s
Day Weekend Lego Build-Off at the Scholastic Store
557 Broadway
3pm
Nothing says Happy Father’s Day like a little friendly
competition. Dads, grab your kids and compete against other father/kid teams in
a Lego build-off. As the clock ticks, try to build the tallest tower, longest
bridge, farthest tunnel and most creative castle.
Sunday, June 17
212 West 83rd Street
10am or 1:30pm
Today is all about dads! Children of all ages are welcome to
join in a Father’s Day card-making workshop.
