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)

USC Gymnastics & Baseball Training Facility

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">We offer sports activities, after school programs, birthday parties &amp; private lessons for kids ages 3&ndash;13 years! Our gymnastics classes are a great way to keep your child active and healthy. We strive to empower and challenge children through the sport of gymnastics.</span></p>

New York Society of Play Summer Camp and Classes

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Summer Game Camp</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">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;</p> <p dir="ltr">- Role-Playing games familiar and new, led by our master storytellers!</p> <p dir="ltr">- Enriching electives such as Chess, World Building, Character Acting, Crafts, Drawing, and more!</p> <p dir="ltr">- Discussion and media screening rooms during lunch!</p> <p dir="ltr">- A digital campus!</p> <p dir="ltr">- Moderated chat hours!</p> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">Join us for a summer of games, friends, and more!</p> <p dir="ltr">Mon - Fri 10am - 2:30pm</p> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Roleplay Expeditions: Dungeons &amp; Dragons</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">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;</p> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">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!</p> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Dungeons &amp; Dragons Junior</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">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.</p>

Plugged in Band

<div>Plugged In is a nonprofit program that offers online programs to student&nbsp;musicians (Ages 10-18) in a non-competitive environment and provides band and individual performance opportunities in support of community and charitable causes.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Our programs include:</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Rock Band Classes</div> <div>Private Music Lessons</div> <div>Summer Camp</div> <div>Digital/Audio Production</div> <div>Songwriting and Recording Workshops</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Oh and hey parents, we are now offering private music lessons and our rock band program for adults too. Reach out to us for more information.&nbsp;</div>