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Weekend Planner: Fun Family Activities in NYC (May 30-June 1)

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Head to Brooklyn to check out Prospect Park—it boasts one of the best playgrounds around, plus a new water play area, a zoo and more! Read all about the 5 things to do in the park right now here.

 

WEEKEND PLANNER

STARTING WEDNESDAY

The World Science Festival has taken over the city–head to Washington Square Park on Sunday for the Ultimate Science Street Fair. Geek out! (Wednesday-Sunday)

STARTING FRIDAY

Explore the wonders of the Australian outback through an innovative performance called “Saltbush” at the New Victory Theater. Aussie adventure! (Friday-June 8)

Brookfield Place is bringing out its artists-in-residence to lead kid-friendly art projects accompanied by the band Bash the Trash. Get creative! (Friday-Sunday)

Sleepover in the world’s largest Gothic cathedral and learn how to make clay gargoyles and perform period dances at the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine. Holy fun! (Friday)

Calling all Avengers fans: check out a new interactive exhibit at Discovery Times Square. Have a blast! (Friday-January)

STARTING SATURDAY

The Brooklyn Film Festival is featuring children’s shorts—such as “The Boy With The Upside Down Smile”—at indieScreen in Williamsburg. Take your seat! (Saturday)

Join the Jefferson Market Garden for the Children’s Festival of Flowers, a day of fun crafts and entertainment. Smell the roses! (Saturday)

Kids ages 7 and up can meet over 38 of the best children’s book creators at the Kids Author Carnival at Jefferson Market Library. Meet and greet! (Saturday)

A new bilingual musical about the life of Baseball Hall of Fame legend Roberto Clemente hits the Teatro SEA stage. Celebrate a great story! (Saturday)

The Joffrey Ballet School’s young dancers are putting on their end of the year show called Fantasia 2014. Enjoy the show! (Saturday)

STARTING SUNDAY

Learn how to give your baby true tummy-time comfort through touch and movement at Explore + Discover Learning Center. Grow your parenting smarts! (Sunday)

Head to Pink Elephant, a hip West Village nightclub, for a family-friendly event called FUZIPOP! featuring electronic music, pop hits, and live performances. Get your groove on! (Sunday)

No one has ever had a worse day than Alexander of children’s book fame–watch it unfold on stage at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center. Cheer up Alexander! (Sunday)

Let your kids sail the New York Harbor with Clipper City Public Sails—no experience is necessary. Sail away! (Sunday)

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