Weekday Events for NYC Kids: Fleet Week, Nature Fun, Free Movies May 18-22

5/17/15 - By Stephanie Ogozalek

With Memorial Day coming up, there are some early ways for NYC families to get into the spirit of the holiday, like Fleet Week's annual Parade of Ships and the Intrepid's FREE Top Gun screening. A visit to one of NYC's National Parks, strawberry picking and a FREE screening of Big Hero 6 round out the awesome activities on tap this week.

Although we only highlight one event per day in this post, you can find plenty of other options in our Event Calendar and our Spring Fun Guide.

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Monday, May 18
Big Hero 6 Screening – Harlem
If your kids missed this adorable blockbuster when it was in theaters, they can catch a no-cost screening of the film at the Hamilton Grange Library. FREE

See all Monday events.

Tuesday, May 19
Become a Junior Ranger – Manhattan
Learn about American history and earn a badge with the National Park Service. The interactive and educational Junior Ranger program is offered at a number of National Parks, Monuments and Memorials in and around Manhattan.

See all Tuesday events.

Wednesday, May 20
Fleet Week: Parade of Ships – Manhattan
The sailors are coming! Watch them arrive on New York Harbor during the annual Parade of Ships as a dozen or so Patrol Boats, Coast Guard Cutters and Navy Ships cruise into town for Fleet Week. FREE

See all Wednesday events.

Thursday, May 21
Strawberry Picking – Long Island & New Jersey
During late spring, my family and I love to hit the berry patch and pick pounds of ripe, delicious fruit. Although you can't pick your own strawberries within city limits, there are lots of nearby fruit farms on Long Island and in New Jersey. Check out our Farm Guide for even more pick-your-own fun.

See all Thursday events.

Friday, May 22
Top Gun Screening – Midtown West
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum kicks off its annual movie series with a no-cost screening of the Tom Cruise classic on its flight deck. FREE

See all Friday events.

For more weekday activity ideas, check out our Event Calendar and our Spring Fun Guide.