Your Awesome New York Kids Weekend: May 6-8

Your Awesome New York Kids Weekend
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Your Awesome New York Kids Weekend: May 6 – 8

Get ready for another awesome weekend! Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Janes’ Carousel, get tickets for Stranger Things: The Experience, or bring your kids to visit Legoland New York.

Are you looking for more fun activities to do with the family this spring? Check out NYC Spring Bucket List: The Ultimate Insiders Guide for Families

Reserve A Table for Mother’s Day Brunch

Citywide | Details

This Mother’s Day, make the women in your life feel special by taking them out to a nice brunch! Whether you are looking for a laid back atmosphere or are looking to get all dressed up and have a fancy outing, take advantage of the many Mother’s Day specials that restaurants are offering this year!

Get Tickets to Stranger Things: The Experience

Duggal Greenhouse at the Brooklyn Navy Yard | Details

Calling all Stranger Things fans! You are not going to want to miss this awesome experience opening this weekend in Brooklyn. Guests will have the opportunity to bring this TV show to life by traveling through some of the most iconic places. Stranger Things: The Experience will be open through July 17th and tickets can be purchased on their website.

Play Games at A Kid-Friendly Arcade

Citywide | Details

If you are looking for a fun inside atmosphere, try visiting an arcade! There are many kid-friendly locations around the city where kids can play some fun games and maybe even win a prize or two that they can bring home!

Try A New Pizza Spot

Citywide | Details

We all know as New Yorkers that our pizza is some of the best. Yes there is probably a pizza place located on every corner in the city, but have you ever wondered where you can get some of the best pizza? Spend the day trying out new pizza spots and hopefully you will find one that you can make your regular spot.

Celebrate The 100th Anniversary of Jane’s Carousel

Dock St. Entrance at Brooklyn Bridge Park | Details

Jane’s Carousel has been a staple for many New Yorkers throughout the summer and now you can celebrate how it has continued to bring joy to visitors for 100 years! In order to commemorate this special day, guests will be able to get free carousel rides and face painting from 11am-6pm. 

Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace

The Rink at Rockefeller Center | Details

From now until October 2022 families will be able to skate on the Rockefeller Center Rink- but maybe not how you think you might skate.  Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace will be transforming the iconic rink into a rollerskating rink and will bring families back to 1979 when the rink first opened! Make sure to grab your tickets online to boogie the night away!

Visit  A Pop-Up Shop

Citywide | Details

Pop-Up shops are a fun activity to do with the entire family and are sure to make the day feel a little more special! Whether you are looking for a pop-up where you can shop and check out new products or one where you can tour different exhibits and displays, there is a shop around NYC for everyone to enjoy.

Visit Legoland

One Legoland Blvd, Goshen, NY | Details

Experience a whole new world when you take your kids to Legoland New York! Spend some time exploring the seven different lands within the theme park and try out all of the attractions and food they have to offer. If you are looking to make this trip a multiple day affair, book a stay at the resort’s own hotel and continue with all of the Lego fun!

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Treehouse Shakers

<div>Treehouse Shakers’ Branching OUT After-School program is for ages 12-14. This awarded program is for young people who identify as LGBTQIA+, or are seeking to become better allies. Branching OUT centers on discovering and exploring one’s story and identity through an intentionally artist-led format. During our community-based program, young people will explore and reflect on their own story to create a larger, more meaningful experience, while gaining self-empowerment and gathering with like-minded peers. Through the guidance of our awarded teaching artists, young people will create narratives that will be turned into podcasts, dances, songs or poetry. </div> <div> </div> <div>Young people have the opportunity to learn new art forms, work with professional artists, while building a meaningful community.</div>

New York Society of Play Summer Camp and Classes

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Summer Game Camp</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">There are many who do not feel safe sending their children back out into the world with summer camp, this year. To serve those parents and keep the children connected and stimulated during this challenging time, we are offering NYSP Digital Summer Camp. The name of the game with NYSP Summer Camp is community. We have made a large effort to make our camp feel like a living space, with features including –</p> <p dir="ltr">- Role-Playing games familiar and new, led by our master storytellers!</p> <p dir="ltr">- Enriching electives such as Chess, World Building, Character Acting, Crafts, Drawing, and more!</p> <p dir="ltr">- Discussion and media screening rooms during lunch!</p> <p dir="ltr">- A digital campus!</p> <p dir="ltr">- Moderated chat hours!</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Join us for a summer of games, friends, and more!</p> <p dir="ltr">Mon - Fri 10am - 2:30pm</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Roleplay Expeditions: Dungeons & Dragons</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">No experience is required to join one of our Dungeons & Dragons games. Our game masters have pre-made character sheets, so you'll be able to start playing the game right away! We adapt the rules of traditional Dungeons & Dragons to make them more approachable to children of various ages. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons & Dragons workshop! </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Public games meet once per week, with different groups every time. Private games meet 1 to 2 times per week with the same group of kids. Since the players and the storyteller in the group are consistent, this enables us to tell epic tales of adventure together!</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Dungeons & Dragons Junior</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">No experience is required to join one of our drop-in Dungeons & Dragons games. Our Dungeons & Dragons Jr. game provides a D&D storytelling experience without character sheets. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons & Dragons workshop! A great way to introduce young children to D&D so they can eventually move onto the main game.</p>

Asphalt Green

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Asphalt Green’s high-quality sports programs start at 4 months old. Two beautiful facilities in vibrant Manhattan neighborhoods provide the optimal space for children to learn the fundamentals, play for leisure, or compete at the highest level.<br />As the leading sports and fitness facility in Manhattan, Asphalt Green’s never-before- seen training methods focus on improving your mental and physical game. Whether participating in swim, soccer, flag football, martial arts, basketball, baseball, tennis, or volleyball, coaches instill values that set athletes up for success in life and bring out their full potential in sports.</span></p>