In the spirit of making the most out of the last bits of summer, we’re keeping this short. Dive into the weekend right here:
STARTING FRIDAY
The Intrepid Museum is wrapping up its summer movie series with a screening of a classic, “The Karate Kid,” aboard the ship deck. Don’t forget the popcorn! (Friday)
A circus festival hosted by Bindlestiff Family Circus hits Marcus Garvey Park with three different performances. Acrobats, aerialists, and break dancers–oh my! (Friday-Sunday)
Great day trip: Dutchess County Fair in Rhinebeck, NY, is the second largest in the state. From cider-making to pig races to motorcycle stunts, find it all here. (Friday-Sunday)
STARTING SATURDAY
Dive into the U.S. Open kick off at Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day at the UTSA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, where free games, juggling, and more complement pro tennis and pop star appearances. Game on! (Saturday)
Hudson River Park’s Blues BBQ Festival pairs America’s best blues and roots musicians with Brother Jimmy’s, Delaney, and Dinosaur barbecue for a delicious bash on the river. Come hungry. (Saturday)
Celebrate the new collaborative album from Dan Zanes and Elizabeth Mitchell, the king and queen of children’s folk music,with a special concert at the NYU Skirball Center. Ready to rock? (Saturday)
Meet Peppa, star of the animated “Peppa Pig” series, in full costume at the Scholastic Store, where fans will be treated to a reading of the new Class Trip and photo opps. More here. (Saturday)
Riverside Park is partnering with Petco for a Summer Snow Dog Day all about pooch this weekend, with doggie ice cream, man-made snow, training demos and more. What’s not to love? (Saturday)
SUNDAY ONLY
The NY Transit Museum’s WWI-era subway train is taking families on a nostalgia ride to the Van Cortlandt House Museum in the Bronx–perfect for a staycation and picnic. All aboard! (Sunday)
Geek out over cool cars with a scenic picnic at the NYC Volkswagon Traffic Jam on Governor’s Island, where beetles, buses, dune buggies and more dot the scenery. More here. (Sunday)
