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!

WCS Education - Wildlife Conservation Society

Explore nature, learn about the planet, and get close to animals&mdash;all in New York City! WCS zoo and aquarium day camps are for every young adventurer, from toddlers to teens. Campers experience hands-on learning, from STEAM classrooms and animal exhibits to nature trails and the beach. Recognized as industry leaders, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Education Department was the first of its kind to offer zoo camps and continues to provide award-winning programming. Visit wcs.education/camps to explore summer camps at the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, and New York Aquarium!

Brooklyn Robot Foundry - Virtual Classes

Brooklyn Robot Foundry offers super fun online robot-building classes for children 2-13 years old!&nbsp;&nbsp;Each week, students are introduced to new engineering concepts and components while building that day&rsquo;s robot in their own &ldquo;workshop&rdquo;.&nbsp;&nbsp;All classes maintain a very low student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for plenty of individualized instruction and socializing. The supplies are shipped in advance and classes are led by amazing instructors, taking all the pressure off parents.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Foundry&rsquo;s main focus however, is that kids have fun, get creative, and enjoy being part of this STEAM-loving community!&nbsp;

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Looking for something to do with the kids in New York City that is fun, exciting, and educational? The Intrepid Museum offers family-friendly activities and programs all year long that keep children engaged, entertained, and curious about history and science. Fun rain or shine, the Museum offers both indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits and activities. With so many things to do and see, you&rsquo;ll never hear &ldquo;I&rsquo;m bored,&rdquo; when you climb aboard Intrepid. A non-profit, educational institution featuring the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the world&rsquo;s fastest jets and a guided missile submarine.