Weekend Planner: Fun Family Activities in NYC (June 6-8)

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*Brooklyn Bridge Park is full of family fun—from kayaking to Sci-Fi movie screenings. Read on for the 5 things to do in the park right now!

*Enjoy a classic NYC family experience, and head to one of the city’s many outdoor movie series venues (we’ve rounded up the best programming this summer!).

WEEKEND PLANNER

STARTING FRIDAY
*Celebrate the Jazz Age in dance with the Manhattan Youth Ballet at the Manhattan Movement & Arts Center. Enjoy the show! (Friday)

*Hear, taste, and see the music, food, and art of Germany and Brazil at the 5^th annual Chelsea Music Festival. Have a blast! (Friday-June 14)

*Enjoy an engaging technique-based workshop about painting and printmaking at the Children’s Museum of the Arts. Get creative! (Friday)

STARTING SATURDAY

*The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is celebrating the 100^th anniversary of its Children’s Garden with Sproutfest. Head outdoors! (Saturday)

*The Big Apple Barbecue Block Party is a two-day family food fest at Madison Square Park. Come hungry! (Saturday-Sunday)

*For one weekend every summer, NYC residents come together on Governors Island for a series of collaborative art projects known as Figment NYC. Bring the little artists! (Saturday-Sunday)

*The Carnival of Love Foundation is launching its 1^st annual Children’s Carnival at Central Park. The night of fun for the whole family supports children’s wellness, nutrition, and fitness. Have a great night! (Saturday)

STARTING SUNDAY

*BAMKids is hosting a fantastic collection of shorts from Puppets on Film—highlights include “Elmo’s Got the Moves.” Take a seat! (Sunday)

*Families will have a blast at the 14^th annual Egg Rolls and Egg Creams Festival celebrating Chinese and Jewish culture at the Museum at Eldridge Street. Mazel tov! (Sunday)

*One of downtown’s beautiful parks adjoining the Hudson, Wagner Park is having an It’s Almost Summer Celebration complete with great art activities, plays, and music shows open to all ages. Yay for summer! (Sunday)

*Enjoy Mary Poppins read stories and Haruka Moriyama mime a tale—followed by a family art workshop at Pono. Fun for all! (Sunday)

*A whole city block will be closed to traffic for the Adorama Street Fair at 18^th Street between 5^th and 6^th Avenues. Expect a petting zoo, carnival games, and circus performers. Take to the streets! (Sunday)

*In honor of late 20^th-century photographer Alice Austen’s pug named Punch, the Alice Austen House hosts Pug Day. Bring your pup! (Sunday)

*Favorite local musician Suzi Shelton is helping Norman and Jules Toy Shop celebrate the grand opening of their Magical Outdoor Playspace. Don’t miss this music! (Sunday)

Click here for our full calendar of events!

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>

Young Actors at Strasberg

Young Actors at Strasberg&nbsp;offers a comprehensive array of acting programs for students in grades 2 &ndash;&nbsp;12. Classes provide kids and teens with a foundation in Lee Strasberg's Method Acting and the tools to succeed in the professional industry &ndash;&nbsp;all while maintaining a fun and playful environment. Programs are tailored to encompass students at all levels, from those just beginning their acting journey to Broadway veterans and professional child actors. Young Actors at Strasberg alumni include Lady Gaga, Sophia Lillis, Angelina Jolie, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Rosario Dawson! Young Actors&nbsp;Programs are available online and in-person at our New York Campus, located in Union Square. Saturday, After-School and Online classes are offered during the traditional school year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) and Monday through Friday day camps and intensives are held in&nbsp;July and August. About The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute: Founded in 1969 by Lee and Anna Strasberg, The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute is the only school that teaches Lee Strasberg's work in its complete and authentic form. The Institute's goal is to provide students with a craft that will help them create a reality and respond truthfully in imaginary circumstances, regardless of the style or form of material being used. LSTFI is proud to have award-winning alumni from around the world working as writers, directors, and actors in all mediums.

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.