Weekend Planner: June 21-23

grossology-exhibit-nyc-liberty-science-center — Grossology at Liberty Science Center

There’s so much going on this weekend that it was extremely difficult to decide on what our event highlights should be. After careful consideration, we’re spotlighting Coney Island’s famous Mermaid Parade, a big historic ship festival, an initiative that encompasses 1,000 street concerts–seriously–and a few more can’t-miss items below. Enjoy!

STARTING FRIDAY

Start the weekend with a literal bang as more than 1,000 street concerts burst out in music throughout the city, part of the seventh Make Music New York. Rock on! (Friday)

Snot, gas, and all things gross make biology fun at Liberty Science Center’s new Grossology exhibit about the human body, with larger-than-life interactive installations. Laugh and learn. (Friday-Sunday)

Hop onto a historic schooner, explore a retired fireboat, and enjoy rope trick circus acts at the North River Historic Ship Festival at Pier 52 in Lower Manhattan. All aboard! (Friday-Sunday)

Kiddie space cadets Lily and Kosmo take children all around the universe in a Connelly Theater performance with lots of sound effects and projected illustrations. Hop on! (Friday-Sunday)

STARTING SATURDAY

Get active at Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Family Field Day, featuring relay races, tag, and all sorts of sports with gorgeous views. Hello, sunshine. (Saturday)

More outdoor fun: Adventures NYC means climbing, mountain biking, paddleboarding, and more in Central Park alongside music, health clinics, music, and giveaways. Get moving! (Saturday)

Kids will have so much fun eating human-powered ice cream and making puppets at Solar One that they won’t realize all they’re learning about bees, butterflies, and more. Here’s the buzz. (Saturday)

“Little Mermaid” fans get to be a part of Ariel’s world at Coney Island’s famous parade, where all kinds of mermaids swim on floats and in the crowd. Got your fins? (Saturday)

Create your own windcatcher, enjoy stories, and make your own ice cream in the name of vacation at King Manor Museum’s Summer Fest. Woot! (Saturday)

The Cuban Cultural Festival wraps up the Children’s Museum of the Arts “Around the World” series with musical performances and crafts workshops galore. Check it out. (Saturday & Sunday)

Little budding performers can find inspiration at the NDI’s “Big Easy” performance at LaGuardia High School, featuring more than 200 kiddie talents celebrating New Orleans. Get cultured! (Saturday & Sunday)

SUNDAY ONLY

Race over to Governors Island for its Get Outside runs, including a 1K scramble and 100-yard dash for kids, then enjoy some live music and fun under the sun. Get set, go! (Sunday)

New York Society of Play Summer Camp and Classes

Summer Game Camp There are many who do not feel safe sending their children back out into the world with summer camp, this year. To serve those parents and keep the children connected and stimulated during this challenging time, we are offering NYSP Digital Summer Camp. The name of the game with NYSP Summer Camp is community. We have made a large effort to make our camp feel like a living space, with features including &ndash; - Role-Playing games familiar and new, led by our master storytellers! - Enriching electives such as Chess, World Building, Character Acting, Crafts, Drawing, and more! - Discussion and media screening rooms during lunch! - A digital campus! - Moderated chat hours! &nbsp; Join us for a summer of games, friends, and more! Mon - Fri 10am - 2:30pm &nbsp; Roleplay Expeditions: Dungeons &amp; Dragons No experience is required to join one of our Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our game masters have pre-made character sheets, so you'll be able to start playing the game right away! We adapt the rules of traditional Dungeons &amp; Dragons to make them more approachable to children of various ages. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop!&nbsp; &nbsp; Public games meet once per week, with different groups every time. Private games meet 1 to 2 times per week with the same group of kids. Since the players and the storyteller in the group are consistent, this enables us to tell epic tales of adventure together! &nbsp; Dungeons &amp; Dragons Junior No experience is required to join one of our drop-in Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our Dungeons &amp; Dragons Jr. game provides a D&amp;D storytelling experience without character sheets. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop! A great way to introduce young children to D&amp;D so they can eventually move onto the main game.

A-Game Sports

<div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> A-Game Sports is a premier provider of sports camps, programming and instruction for kids of all ages ranging from toddlers to teens. As an instructional and recreational youth sports facility, our goal is to make athletics a rewarding experience for all kids. A-Game Sports is located in New Rochelle, NY, and offers camps, lessons, customized programs for more than 10 sports and rental space for private events. A-Game Sports was founded in 2013 by two guys who decided that it was time to do what they truly love in life. Since then, we've made the ideology of fusing hard work and fun into a reality. Our dedicated staff of professional coaches share their enthusiasm with kids of all ages and skill levels that take part in our programs. </div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> &nbsp; </div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> With turfed fields for soccer, lacrosse, field hockey and flag football, batting cages and tunnels for baseball and softball, and various basketball programs, A-Game Sports is one of the premiere sports facilities for kids and adults of any age. Aspiring athletes and fitness enthusiasts will benefit from our many strength and conditioning programs, while children new to sports will learn skills and techniques within their chosen sport, all while having a great time and keeping the game fun. </div>

Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND® New York Resort

Monstrous Family fun returns with Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND&reg; New York Resort! &nbsp; The signature children&rsquo;s Halloween event kicks off October 3rd&nbsp;when the Park transforms into a bewitching party filled with candy, seasonal shows, and Halloween themed LEGO characters. The event runs on all operating dates in October, with all festivities included in general admission. Meet LEGO Monster characters like Spider Lady and Wacky Witch and make your way to the treat stations around the Park. Don&rsquo;t forget your costumes! &nbsp; New for 2024: Monster Party Nights at LEGOLAND New York Hotel! Book a Brick-or-Treat overnight package in October to enjoy extra sweet Halloween-themed fun after a day in the Park. Hotel guests will have the opportunity to eat breakfast with a Monster, participate in themed crafts and LEGO builds, rock out at the Monster Dance Party each night, and more! &nbsp; AWESOME AWAITS at LEGOLAND&reg; New York Resort, the ultimate LEGO&reg; theme park destination, for kids ages two through twelve and their families. Ride, climb, and build your way through seven LEGO themed lands. &nbsp;