Become part of a large-scale, collaborative artwork on Governors Island; herald the launch of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s new Discovery Garden with live music and nature walks; celebrate the Lower East Side’s Chinese, Puerto Rican, and Jewish heritage with egg rolls, egg creams, and empanadas; or honor the 50th and 75th anniversary of the World’s Fair with a family fest! Enjoy the weekend!
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The Red Hook Fest
Celebrate music, art, and nature on the Brooklyn Waterfront as part of the 22nd annual Red Hook Fest. Enjoy free barbecue, theater performances, concerts, and kayak rides in the New York Harbor, and more! (Thursday through Sunday) -
Teen Night: Teens Take the Met! at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Kids will have the chance to get creative and freely explore the Met at the museum’s Teen Night, an event exclusively for 13-18 year olds to enjoy numerous art and gallery activities, performances, and dancing. Meet new friends, learn about culture, and work on memorable projects. (Friday) -
Family Fridays: Finding Freaky Fixed Points at MoMath
Work together to solve intriguing math problems and discover fascinating phenomena. James Tanton, mathematician and founder of the St. Mark’s Math Institute, is coming to the Museum of Mathematics to discuss the astounding occurrence of fixed points in the universe. Play with triangle shapes, notice patterns, and get to the bottom of these freaky fixed points! (Friday) -
Global Family Reunion at the New York Hall of Science
Hey there, cousin! Are you ready for the largest family reunion in history? The Global Family Reunion is happening on Saturday, June 6, at the New York Hall of Science, and will feature live music, a scavenger hunt, historical impersonators, and talks by comedians, scientists, and more! Local dad and author A.J. Jacobs has even arranged for celeb cousins like Nick Kroll, Henry Louis Gates Jr., and Daniel Radcliffe to attend! Plus: NYF readers can receive 20 percent off their tickets by entering the code NYFAMMAG at checkout.(Saturday) -
Figment NYC on Governors Island
Art lovers of all ages are invited to Governors Island this weekend for Figment NYC, a celebration of participatory arts and culture that transforms the island into a large-scale, collaborative work. View sculptures, paintings, installations, performances, technological innovations and more! Families can also participate in the artsy fun with workshops, and games. (Saturday) -
Frolic! at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Fly, flit, or float over to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden for Frolic, a winged celebration in honor of the opening of its new Discovery Garden. The afternoon will feature arts and crafts, nature walks, a Discovery Garden tour, live music from The Shinbone Alley Stilt Band, The Xylopholks, and much more. -
LIC Bike Parade in Socrates Sculpture Park
Attend the LIC Bike Parade in Socrates Sculptures Park and take advantage of a free day of bicycle fun and activities! Prior to the parade, participants are invited to get fitted for and receive a free helmet, decorate and repair bikes, take a free riding lesson, and exchange or donate gently used bikes. Following these events, attendees can parade along Vernon Boulevard before celebrating at Queensbridge Park. (Saturday) -
New York Theatre Ballet: "Carnival of the Animals" at Florence Gould Hall
Get lost in a forest of ballet at NY Theatre Ballet’s “Carnival of the Animals,” choreographed by Beth Storey Taylor, as two children stumble into the wild and are joined by a cast of animals for some fun! Following Carnival of the Animals, choreographer Matthew Neenan brings you “Game Two” with live music and Bizet’s Jeux d’Enfants. Later, stick around for an interactive children’s workshop lead by Artistic Director Diana Byer and her Dancing Examples that encourages kids to try out their own dancing skills. (Saturday and Sunday) -
Creole for Kidz! Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience in Prospect Park
Join two-time Grammy Award winning musician Terrance Simien at the Prospect Park Bandshell for an evening of accordion playing, singing, and fun! (Saturday) -
"Pokemon: Symphonic Evolutions" at MSG
Attend this video game concert and watch Pokemon come to life on stage with a performance by the Orchestra at St. Luke’s. You’ll watch the evolution of Pokémon right before your eyes and enjoy an entertaining night at Madison Square Garden. (Saturday) -
World's Fair Anniversary Festival in Flushing Meadows Corona Park
What better way to explore the history of the World’s Fair than by visiting Flushing Meadows Corona Park this Sunday for the World’s Fair Anniversary Festival! Fest-goers can revisit the 1939-40 and the 1964-65 fairs with tours of historic fair sites throughout the park, carousel rides, face painting, puppet shows, dance and musical performances, and international food such as Belgian waffles. (Sunday) -
Egg Rolls & Egg Creams Festival at the Museum at Eldridge Street
This year for the first time ever, three cultures will merge during the annual Egg Rolls & Egg Creams Festival at the Museum at Eldridge Street. Fest-goers can nosh on kosher Chinese, Puerto Rican, and Jewish-style food, participate in a Yiddish, Mandarin, or Spanish language lesson, listen to Chinese opera, make Puerto Rican masks and more. (Sunday) -
Housing Works Open Air Street Fair
All day, the 11th Open Air Street Fair will offer an expansive variety of donated items and family experiences. Come out to enjoy food form local vendors,such as Van Leeuwen ice cream,and live music from Two Boots’ Americana Jamboree and includes a kids’ story time and singalong. Soho Thrift Shop finds will also make an appearance, along with donated books, records, CDs, and more. Proceeds from the fair go to Housing Works’ services for homeless and low-income New Yorkers living with HIV and AIDS. (Sunday)
