This Week: Father's Day Fun, NYC Summer Camp Deals, Free Outdoor Movies for Kids

Father's Day was the theme this week on all of our sites with posts about the best ways for families to celebrate in NYC, Westchester, Long Island and beyond. Our Boston site also shared four easy-to-make treats kids can prepare for dad. Moms don't have the monopoly on dining in bed, you know.

If you're still searching for the perfect NYC day camp, our summer deals post has a bunch of great options, including discounts to chess, language and circus programs. And we've got the exclusive scoop on how to snag a coveted spot in the NYC Parks Experience Summer Day Camp which, at $500 for the entire summer, may be the best deal around.

Our crowdfunding campaign for the Mommy Poppins Kids' Activities App hit the 31% mark! You've got two more weeks to contribute $2 to help us make this app FREE for all. Donate more and you can earn some really cool rewards. There's only one more day to enter this week's giveaway: a Shark Sonic Duo Floor and Carpet Cleaner, a $250 value. (Getting someone else besides you to use it: priceless.)

Here's what else we covered this week on the NYC site:

Breaking: Spots Available at NYC Parks Experience Summer Camps, Possibly New York's Most Affordable Day Camp

With so many great summer day camps in NYC, finding a good one isn't an issue, but it's hard to find a camp that's as great a deal as NYC Parks Experience Summer Day Camp at just $500 for the entire summer. Usually parents have to enter a lottery to get a place at these coveted camps, but the Parks Department has given Mommy Poppins the inside scoop that there are some select spots still available.

Run by the New York City Parks Department, this seven-week program has multiple locations throughout the five boroughs. Campers enjoy outdoor adventures like hiking in local parks, a variety of sports including swimming, as well as educational activities like field trips to museums and other cultural destinations.

You can no longer apply through the Parks' Department website. The only way to snag one of these spots is with the information in this post. So read on to find out about NYC Parks Experience Summer Day Camp locations with availability, and how you can register your child.

Or check out other hot deals on cool summer camps where kids can engage in a wide range of activities, from chess to pottery to language immersion to circus.

Father's Day Weekend in Boston with Kids - Fun and Free Things to Do

Happy Father’s Day!

We’ve got plenty of things to do for plenty of types of dads. For the sports fan dad, there’s the vintage baseball tournament in Ipswich; for the nature lover dad, the Butterfly Landing reopens at the Franklin Park Zoo. The history buff dad can attend the Bunker Hill Parade; the foodie dad can indulge at Arlington’s Feast of the East. And for the easy-going dad who will do whatever his kids want to do, there are plenty of festivals and performances and other special events.

Also for Father’s Day, we’ve rounded up some places to take Dad for breakfast; some chef-recommended recipes to make for Dad at home; and some places to go to make gifts for Dad.

Still figuring out what to do this summer? In the latest addition to our Cape Cod and the Islands Guide, guest blogger Eastham Vacation Guide shares its top things to do in Eastham with kids.

Read on for more of our weekend picks, and be sure to check our Events Calendar for more ideas.

At-Home Party Services in New Jersey: Busy Moms Party Planning

It’s no secret that moms are busier than ever these days. Work, kids’ activities and LIFE keep us all on the move. So when it comes time to plan, shop for, and run your child’s birthday party, a little helping hand is truly appreciated. Lucky for us, there is now Busy Moms Party Planning, Jen Anerson's small business based in northern New Jersey. Anderson helps us busy moms plan all kinds of celebrations from birthdays to bar mitzvahs, stepping in to either fully run the show, or providing a consultation to steer you in the right direction. Read on for my personal party experience with Busy Moms Party Planning!

Father's Day Weekend with Westchester Families: Fishing, Animal Encounters, Classic Shows June 15 & 16

Father's Day is Sunday and there are lots of great ways to celebrate this weekend in Westchester. We've already given you a few ideas for celebrating Dad on Sunday and there's more fun to be had. The weekend brings Clearwater's Hudson River Revival, The Little Mermaid and farm fun for families. Annie is showing on Saturday and Sunday is packed with fun events to choose from, including Family Day at the Hudson River Museum and Father's Day Fishing at Westmoreland Sanctuary

Happy Father's Day to the many, many wonderful dads out there! 

Father's Day Breakfast With Dad: Breakfast Nooks for Families in and Around Boston

If you're like Audrey, you'll gather the kids in the kitchen and whip up a fabulous Father's Day meal of quiche, smoothies and hot bananas for Dad. But if you're like me, you're looking for a restaurant where the chef is whipping up something good, because Dad is usually the one who makes the delish dishes. 

For those of you who are like me, I've rounded up some breakfast nooks where dads can be king and kids can be themselves. And after breakfast, you'll still have the whole day ahead of you - no clean up!

Long Island Kids' Activities Father's Day Weekend: Pirate Festival, Classic Boat Show, & Bingo Night

It's Father's Day this weekend! Head on over to the Father's Day In Flight program at The Maritime Explorium in Port Jefferson, where you'll build a plane and watch it take flight. Sands Point Preserve in Port Washington is hosting the Father’s Day: Build A Bat Box program, where you can create a bat box for birds and bats to use. The annual Daddy & Me Rocket Building program is taking place at the Center for Science Teaching and Learning in Rockville Centre, where you'll watch your rocket fly into the sky. Long Island Game Farm in Manorville is offering half price admission to dads on Father's Day. Also on tap: the Pirate Festival & Classic Boat Show at the Long Island Maritime Museum in West Sayville and Bingo Night at Country Fair Entertainment Park in Medford. As always, check our events calendar every day for fun activities for the family. Also check out our article on Father's Day Ideas For All Types Of Dads.

Ringo Starr: Peace and Love for LA Kids at the GRAMMY Museum

Quick - name a Beatle. Did you say Ringo? Bet you did! Even if you went for John, Paul, or George, chances are that the Beatle your kids know best is Ringo. There's just something about Ringo - the familiar face, the familiar voice, the familiar beat of his familiar drums - everyone loves Ringo Starr. That's why the GRAMMY Museum's newest exhibit, Ringo: Peace and Love (open through April 2014), is such a fab outing for parents, kids, and even grandparents to all enjoy together. Big smiles and hummed tunes are practically guaranteed.

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