TOPICS, TRENDS, & TIPS
Enjoy our summer fun guide with tips on local water parks, beaches, bike riding,camping, nature fun, and even the city’s best playgrounds. Anyone heading out to the Hamptons this weekend will also appreciate our special guide to family fun out east. And if you’re still thinking about longer term plans, let our guide to fairs & festivals throughout the Northeast offer you some inspiration. The Livin’ Is Easy!
*With the 4th of July coming right up, two big themes come to mind: fireworks and American history! Check out our tips for watching fireworks in the city with kids, as well as our roundup of historic sites within driving distance. Oh Say Can You See!
*With the warm weather comes a host of gatherings with friends and family. Be the fit of any outdoor bash with recipes from Hill Country BBQ! We caught up with the founder–a local dad–and have 3 summer recipes to share (cherry pie, BBQ ribs, and fried chicken). Yum!
WEEKEND PLANNER
STARTING FRIDAY
Have some fun this Independence Day at Prospect Park, which is hosting fun, themed activities all afternoon to commemorate the holiday. Be patriotic! (Friday)
Celebrate the New-York Historical Society’s newest exhibition, “Madeline in New York,” with an ultra awesome family day at the DiMenna Children’s History Museum, which includes a meet-and-greet with Madeline herself. Story time! (Friday)
In honor of children’s book character Madeline’s 75th anniversary and her creator Ludwig Bemelmans, the New-York Historical Society is hosting “Madeline in New York.” Admire the art! (Friday through October)
Enjoy July 4th at the New-York Historical Society Museum & Library—this family day will incorporate historically themed activities like the Independence Day Scavenger Hunt, a live concert by the Hudson River Ramblers, and an arts and crafts session. Get crafty! (Friday)
Discover an exhibit all about arachnids with “Spiders Alive!” at the American Museum of Natural History. Stay brave! (Friday through November)
STARTING SATURDAY
In the “Youth Moves” movement workshop at the Jane Bailey Memorial Garden, all are welcome to dance hip hop and bond with family. Dance away! (Saturday)
Join visiting artist Jan Mun as she explores the different kinds of mushrooms in the world and explains their environmental role at Wave Hill. Learn something new! (Saturday)
Dive into a performance full of creatures, magic, and the ocean at Galli Theater’s production of “The Little Mermaid,” a unique twist on the beloved fairytale. Take your seat! (Saturday through July 27)
STARTING SUNDAY
The Central Park Zoo Wildlife Theater comes to Brooklyn Bridge Park to present “Amazing Adaptations: The Dinosaur Adventure.” Sing along and learn some science. Have fun in the great outdoors! (Sunday)
Dance the afternoon away at the South Street Seaport to the songs of Tim and the Space Cadets, who will perform music off their family friendly album, “Anthems for Adventure.” Dance along! (Sunday)
Celebrate the New-York Historical Society’s new Madeline exhibit with a Madeline-themed story time at the DiMenna Children’s History Museum. Grab a book! (Sunday)
