Go down the rabbit hole with Lewis Carroll at the Morgan Library & Museum’s new Alice in Wonderland exhibit, marvel at the stunts by Swedish circus company Magmanus at a SummerStage kids performance in Brooklyn Bridge Park, ride vintage subway cars from Brighton Beach, and 10 more ways to have an awesome weekend. Enjoy!
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Alice: 150 Years of Wonderland at the Morgan Library & Museum
Fans of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland will love the “Alice: 150 Years of Wonderland” exhibit at the Morgan. For the first time in 30 years, the original manuscript (published in 1856) will travel to NYC from the British Library in London, where it will be displayed alongside a collection of original drawings and letters, rare editions, vintage photographs, and other fascinating memorabilia never before exhibited. Be sure to take the free Family Guide along as you explore the exhibition, and starting June 28, children ages 3-6 are invited to stop by Sunday Story Time in Mr. Morgan’s library to hear about Alice’s adventures and visit the exhibition. (Opens Friday) -
Central Park Family Picnic
There’s no better way to settle into summer than with a picnic in Central Park! Families with children of all ages are invited to the Central Park Family Picnic for an afternoon of games, live music, nature exploration, and relaxation. Children can try catch-and-release fishing, create a fish painting using watercolors, go on a scavenger hunt with the help of a Discovery Kit, listen to the music of the Mil’s Trills Band, and much more. (Saturday) -
Astoria Park Carnival
Come out to Astoria Park for rides, games, and entertainment for the whole family! (Thursday-Sunday) -
Dragon Boat Family Festival at MOCA
This year, celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival at the Museum of Chinese in America. Activities include interactive dragon boat team paddle demos, zongzi (rice balls wrapped in bamboo leaves) making and tasting, a bug hunt, and tons of arts & crafts. Fest-goers can make their own miniature dragon boat using natural materials, create a team banner to use during boat races, and stuff potpourri sachets for attracting good luck.(Saturday) -
Puppetry Arts Festival of Brooklyn
Spend part of your Saturday watching puppet shows and winning prizes with your children. For $2, participate in puppet crafts and eat some snacks, or for $4, design a T-Shirt and jump around in the bouncy house. If you and your kids would rather just watch the puppet shows, they’re free! (Saturday) -
Summerstage Kids: Magmanus in Brooklyn Bridge Park
Swedish circus company Magmanus will give two special SummerStage performances this Saturday in Brooklyn Bridge Park. This show follows the humorous antics of a feisty acrobat and a silly juggler. Audiences of all ages will be amazed by the show’s juggling, teeterboard acrobatics, and death-defying stunts. PLEASE NOTE: There will be two performances, at 4pm and 7pm. Each show is 1 hour long. (Saturday and Sunday) -
Harlem Arts Festival
Celebrate the Harlem neighborhood and its rich culture at this free arts festival featuring music, theater, dance, and visual art. (Saturday-Sunday) -
Celebrate 100 Years of the BMT at Brighton Beach
Celebrate 100 years of Brooklyn-Manhattan Transit with vintage train rides! This weekend, you can experience four different subway car classes from the BQ Brighton Beach Station, and visit the New York Transit Museum's pop-up retail shop and enjoy activities with the kids. (Saturday-Sunday) -
Pier 6 Family Field Day in Brooklyn Bridge Park
Have a fun-filled and action-packed day with your family and participate in volleyball games, potato sack races, and relay races at Pier 6. (Saturday) -
Superhero Weekend at the Brooklyn Children's Museum
Join the Brooklyn Children’s Museum for a weekend of super events and programs, where kids can enroll in superhero training camp, fly over the Brooklyn Bridge like Superman, explore sea creatures like Aquaman, and check out the new modHERO exhibit! (Saturday-Sunday) -
They Might Be Giants Family Concert at the Music Hall of Williamsburg
This low-volume, low-stress concert is great for families with kids of all ages. With special effects and stroller parking, They Might Be Giants is ready to rock you and your kids at this kiddie concert for the ages. (Sunday) -
RiverFish Celebration in West Harlem Piers Park
Learn about what’s living in the Hudson during this celebration. You can fish as well as enjoy Arm of the Sea puppet theater, and do river-related arts and crafts. Fishing equipment is provided. (Sunday) -
Farmborough Country Music Festival on Randall's Island
Put on your cowboy boots and head over to Randall’s Island to hear country’s biggest stars Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Cassadee Pope, Brandy Clark, Brad Paisley, and more at the first ever three-day Farmborough Country Music Festival! (Friday-Sunday) -
Summer Fun Guide 2015
School’s out, and the days are long—sure, it may be hot, but we think there’s no time like summer to get out and take advantage of all the city has to offer. We’ve selected from seasonal classics and new favorites to put together this guide to NYC summer fun.
