Weekend Planner May 13-15

Hands high if you think we
live in the best city this side of the equator. Okay, so we’re a little biased
over here at New York Family.
Particular emphasis on the New York (but still a lot of love to go around for the fam.) Here are just a
few ideas on how to celebrate the island this weekend…just because. —

Only three days remain of
wicked (and wonderful) Wildflower Week. With naturalist events throughout the boroughs,
check out resident blooms with a family flora walk or hike.

Kids of all swim levels
can dive into Asphalt Green’s The Big Swim, a FREE public swim meet this
Saturday. Yes, there will be medals but also…Olympic swimmers in attendance.

Citibabes is hosting their
Spring Carnival on Saturday too! Get your adrenaline pumping in their bouncy
castle or grin goofy for the photoOp photo booth.

Aspiring poets (parents
too) will love hearing Children’s Poet Laureate Mary Ann Hoberman read at the
Tribeca Barnes & Noble.

Then there’s Brady Rymer,
who will be bringing his celebratory tunes to Brooklyn (Southpaw to be exact).

And for the animal
whisperers: don’t miss out on another character-filled weekend at the Bronx Zoo
(this weekend is all about Barney). Plus, there’s a stellar Sunday program
under the big whale
at the American Museum of Natural History surrounding mother nature’s largest creatures.

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ideas? Click here to for all our weekend
highlights.

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weekend and every day of the week.

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Bounce! Family Entertainment Center

<p>Bounce! Family Entertainment Center is an indoor birthday party and play space located in Syosset, NY. Perfect for birthday parties, group events, open play, and more! We have the best party packages on Long Island! Our facility has multiple AWESOME attractions: The Trampoline courts, The Adventure Zone, Bumper Cars, Laser Tag, Soft Play, Arcade, & MORE! If you need a break from jumping and climbing, try out some of our delicious food from The Bounce Bites Kitchen! Come on in to any of our Open Play, Toddler Time, or Glow Night sessions!</p>

Steps on Broadway Youth Programs

<p class="m_6201101365486487057m_1751229968981391907gmail-m-6447730382188674378msonospacing" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">For 40 years, the Youth Programs at the internationally celebrated Steps on Broadway have nurtured young dancers, ages 18 months to 18 years.  Whether seeking a fun dance experience or comprehensive pre-professional training, there is a program suited for everyone.  Classes include ballet, tap, jazz, theater dance, hip hop, contemporary, modern, pointe and more.  Taught by a faculty of internationally-recognized concert, ballet, Broadway and celebrated guest artists, every student is encouraged to discover their artistic uniqueness, deepen their passion for the art form, while growing as dancers and individuals. </span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px 0px 10pt; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #5a5a5a;">Classes are offered throughout the academic year and summer.</span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px 0px 10pt; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #5a5a5a;">First Steps (ages 18 mos – 5 yrs)</span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px 0px 10pt; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #5a5a5a;">Kids & Teens (ages 6-18 yrs)</span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px 0px 10pt; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #5a5a5a;">Pre-Professional Program (ages 7-18 yrs, by audition only)</span></p>

HudsonWay Immersion School

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">A pioneer in language immersion since 2005. After school language classes provide a fun and effective way for preschool and elementary children to learn Mandarin or Spanish language skills through project based learning and fun, engaging themes.</span></p>