Free & Fun Things to Do This Weekend for NYC Kids: Hong Kong Dragon Boat Fest, Jam on Dumbo, Summer Streets August 4-5
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It's the first weekend of August and while some New Yorkers are leaving the city for far-flung destinations, we're planning a fun-filled staycation for the rest of the summer. This weekend brings FREE annual favorites like the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in Queens' Flushing Meadows Corona Park and the first installment of Manhattan's car-free Summer Streets.
There are also some fabulous FREE kids' concerts like Rolie Polie Guacamole in Bryant Park and Jam on Dumbo's Family Music Festival. Plus your family can go all retro with a disco and roller-skating party at the Brooklyn Lyceum in Park Slope.
All of our best bets for the weekend are below. You can find additional options in our Event Calendar and our Summer Fun Guide, which is jam-packed with info on the best NYC beaches, pools, water playgrounds and other ways to cool off.