Weekend Planner: Great Local Events For NYC Families (July 21-23)

Dig! Plant! Grow! Pickle Me! At New York Botanical Garden

The New York Botanical Garden invites children of all ages to learn about pickling during its new summer workshop! Visitors can go on a Pickle Parade through the Family Garden, and explore the many vegetables that can be pickled. Young gardeners can then make “fridge pickles” to take home. Photo: nybg.org

History Detective Briefcase For Families At New-York Historical Society

Become a history detective at the New-York Historical Society! Pick up a History Detective Briefcase and head to the museum’s Luce Center on the fourth floor to solve the past’s mysteries. The briefcase will guide families through games, sketching, and other activities. Photo: nyhistory.org

Come Out & Play Family Day On Governors Island

The Come Out & Play Festival, which is dedicated to the playing of street games, is hosting a free Family Day on Governors Island. All games revolve around this year’s theme: time travel. Play games from the past, present, and future during this afternoon of outdoor family fun and competition! Games will run multiple times throughout the day. Photo: comeoutandplay.org

Caribbean Festival At The Brooklyn Children's Museum

This weekend, the Brooklyn Children’s Museum will host its Caribbean Festival! This two-day fest will feature arts and crafts, a how-to-make Jamaican punch demo, Caribbean storytelling, a performance by Father Goose, and a Bobcat Kids Carnival Dance Party. Photo: brooklynkids.org

“The Muppet Movie” At The Museum Of The Moving Image

Grab your popcorn! In celebration of its latest exhibit, “Jim Henson’s World,” the Museum of the Moving Image will be screening “The Muppet Movie” all weekend. The first of the Muppet movies, this 1979 film depicts how Kermit, Piggy, Gonzo, and the rest of the gang meet on their way to Hollywood. Photo: movingimage.us

“Pete The Cat” At The Lucille Lortel Theatre

Pete the Cat is one groovy cat who gets welcomed in a family, the Biddles, that is in need of a good time for once. The only one heavily opposed to this is second grader Jimmy Biddle, who has too much on his plate to deal with Pete. As the end of the school year approaches, Jimmy needs Pete for art class–will this be the beginning of a beautiful friendship? Photo: theatreworksusa.org

The 8th Annual Fort Greene Park Jazz Festival

Enjoy an evening of jazz in the park at the 8th Annual Fort Greene Park Jazz Festival. Produced by Eric Frazier, who has a musical background in jazz, swing, salsa, and more, the festival will showcase performances from a variety of vocalists and musicians. Photo: newyork.carpediem.cd

“The Princess, The Cow, And The Corn Maze” At The Workshop Theater Company

The WorkShop Theater Company is bringing author Amber L. Spradlin’s book, “The Princess, the Cow, and the Corn Maze” to the stage in an upbeat and adventurous musical that is sure to delight audiences of all ages. The story follows a princess, accompanied by her companions, as she embarks on a journey filled with positive life lessons. Photo: rabbitholetheatricks.org

Compagnie XY At Jazz At Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall

Take the family to see Compagnie XY perform in a show that will wow you for years! You’ve got acrobatics and daredevil stunts that will blow you away in wonderment. Let your family’s heart stop as they draw out a poetic performance, but don’t try these stunts at home! Photo: lincolncenter.org

New York Musical Festival: “Numbers Nerds” At Peter Jay Sharo Theatre

Can this all-girl high school award winning math team overcome the trials of teen drama and pressures? This hard-hitting play brings to light young girls becoming women conquering both anxiety and rivalry all while enjoying each others friendships and winning this big math competition ahead! Photo: nymf.org