Your Awesome New York Kids Weekend: August 19-21

School is just around the corner, so let’s celebrate summer weekends while they’re still here! Check out back to school events that are bringing summer to an exciting finish, meet some new chickens at a farm in Brooklyn or see a Broadway show. We’ve got everything you need to make this weekend awesome.

Here’s a roundup of things to do this weekend!

Catch a Broadway Show

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The Great White Way is a New York City staple, so enjoying a Broadway show with your family is always a good way to spend the weekend. While some shows on Broadway are definitely better suited for adults, there are plenty of kid-friendly options running on Broadway right now that are perfect for the whole family. Check out Disney’s current on-stage offerings in Aladdin or The Lion King or watch the Broadway classic, Wicked.

Check Out the East 37th Street Kids Fair and Community Day

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The annual East 37th Street Kids Fair and Community Day is happening in Brooklyn this Sunday. Organized by the Brooklyn Center for Quality Life, the event will feature games and activities, health screenings and school supply distribution while supplies last.

Visit the New IT’SUGAR Location in Times Square

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IT’SUGAR, the largest experiential candy retailer in the United States, just opened a new store in Times Square. And this isn’t your average run-of-the-mill candy store – this store is two stories and over 20,000 square feet, making it the second largest IT’SUGAR candy store in North America. In addition to the replica New York City skyline made entirely of jelly beans, the store will also boast thousands of varieties of candy, immersive candy experiences and over-the-top in-store displays.

Drop By the Skyview End of Summer Bash

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The Shops at Skyview and Queens are bringing summer to a rousing finish with their End of Summer Bash. This event will feature carnival games, face painting, balloon animals, a DJ and even a 360-degree photo booth. If you or your children are fans of bubble tea, check out the Bubble Tea DIY activity with Gong Cha. The event will also feature a book swap and school supply donation drive. It’s sure to be a fun afternoon for the whole family.

Join the Festivities at Harlem Week: NCY Children’s Festival

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Harlem Week is a yearly celebration of the community’s rich and diverse history. There’s a schedule full of events throughout the week worth checking out, but the two-day NYC Children’s Festival on Aug. 20 and 21 is especially perfect for families. Kids and their families can enjoy storytelling, performances, arts and crafts, double dutch competitions and more.

Meet the Wyckoff Farm’s New Chickens at Farmhouse Family Day

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Wyckoff Farm in Brooklyn is introducing new chickens, and their August Farmhouse Family Day this weekend is your chance to meet them! The event is free and open to all ages, and it’s ideal for young children. Drop by for a day of chicken activities and farm activities like harvesting and weeding. While you’re there, drop off food scraps for composting or swing by the farm stand to buy veggies from the farm and herbs from neighborhood vendors.

Take to the Skies at Summer on the Hudson: FlyNYC

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Enjoy an afternoon on the Hudson with FlyNYC this weekend. Watch as a gorgeous display of kites fill the air, or even fly your own! There will be a limited number of free kite kits for children at the event while supplies last. While you’re there, be sure to check out the local vendors and the play:groundNYC pop up.

The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center

The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center offers year-round, community-based dance and music programming in a fully inclusive and nurturing environment, located in the heart of the Brooklyn Cultural District. The School&rsquo;s diverse and professional faculty provides progressive and non-competitive instruction with all of our classes accompanied by live music. Though we are a non-recital school, there are opportunities for students to perform and for parents to see their dancers in action.

British Swim School - Manhattan

The premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months through adults.&nbsp; British Swim School uses gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help people of all experience levels become safer, stronger swimmers. British Swim School&rsquo;s safe, fun, and effective instructional program has made it the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Come see the British Swim School difference!

Play On! Studios

Play On! Studios offers theater day camps and after-school classes on the UWS that are guaranteed to give kids a summer full of acting, music, and fun they won't soon forget! Young actors will rehearse and perform in a full production, work with professional NYC actors/teaching artists, build up their skills in a nurturing, non-competitive environment and play lots of drama games! Creative Drama Camps are perfect for kids entering grades K-4. Campers will work each week to put on a brand-new show! Each session, they will receive a script, rehearse a production, make a set and costumes, and perform their play. Kids will also play drama games, play outside (weather permitting), and have tons of fun! Musical Theater Camps are aimed at kids entering grades 4-9. In Musical Theater Performance Camp, campers put on a complete musical production in a professional NYC theater! Campers will stretch their skills with drama exercises and games, vocal coaching, field trips, and building a professional set. Our incredible teaching artists and campers come together to put on a truly remarkable show! During the school year, classes are great for beginners or more experienced actors - sing, dance, and put on a play! Whether your child is just starting out, or ready for Broadway, we&rsquo;ve got the class for them. Classes are available for grades PreK-8, after school or on Saturdays! Come play with us. &nbsp;