Submitted by Anna Fader on
We've asked our readers to share their awesome outings with us this summer. We'll be posting the best ones on the blog and one lucky winner will win a Flip Video Camera. Find out more details in our Summer Fun Activity Guide.
Read this submission by Bernadette Rivera and Chazz Rivera about their fun day playing in the fountain Washington Square Park.
Submitted by Anna Fader on
If your kids love High School Musical, Glee or American Idol or if they just love to sing and dance, then they might be interested in the new family film, Standing Ovation. Standing Ovation is about 5 friends who go against the odds to perform in a singing and dancing competition. The film is filled with original music and dance numbers. Read on to watch the trailer and find out how you can get free tickets to the movie before it comes out, just for our Long Island readers.
Submitted by Stephanie Ogozalek on
Yup, it’s hot – scorching hot. But that is still no reason to skip out on the city this weekend. There is a ton of cool, free and fun stuff going on all around town, like car-free Weekend Walks, canoeing and nature programs in the parks, interesting science presentations, and I can’t forget the live music, magic and animal shows. Or how about trying out a tour of the Little Red Lighthouse, a family friendly performance of the Rochester City Ballet or the special educational workshops for tweens with The Public Theater?
My son and I stopped by to add our brick to the Lego Big Apple last week at the grand opening of the Lego store in Rock Center and it was really fun. There is another NYC Lego store opening this weekend in the Queens Center Mall. Don’t miss it. Or try a new park or playground this weekend. We recently wrote about the new playground in Brooklyn Bridge Park, great picnicking spots around town and where to go fishing with kids.
If you are still looking for something to do this weekend be sure to try the recently improved search function on the events calendar. You can drill right down to the perfect event in or out of New York City for your family.
Read on to plan a great weekend and hope you can keep cool!
Submitted by jennifer on
The theme for weekend activities seems to be outdoors, outdoors and more great outdoors! Your children can participate in several events on the Island while learning about the natural world around them or creating their own masterpiece. Explore the beauty of Fire Island or listen to stories that remind you of the seaside. Take a few steps back in time and watch an old fashioned baseball game. If you’ve got a future tech-guru on your hands, have them explore toys and try to make their own. There’s something for everyone this weekend. Find what’s perfect for you and your family in the seven events below.
Submitted by Desiree on
This is the weekend to celebrate the State Fruit of New Jersey: the blueberry! There is a Blueberry Bash at Terhune Orchards and a BlueBEARy Blast at Camden Children's Garden to honor the state fruit. There are also plenty of summer parties this weekend including a Beach-themed Party at the Morris Museum, lots of music and art at Maplewoodstock, and a family fun day and ice cream social at the Museum of Early Crafts and Trades. Finally, for those who just want to get down and dirty with nature, you can go on a guided fossil hunt at Big Brook and get up close with caterpillars and the Bugseum of New Jersey.
Submitted by Maria on
Summer is now in full swing, but do not despair, it's not too late to enjoy the summer programs that Long Island has to offer. There is still a variety of organized activities available to suit every age and topic of interest. Take a look at the facilities below and their offerings!
Submitted by Desiree on
Have you checked out the new playgrounds in Jersey City, Union City and Hoboken? Hamilton Park in Jersey City and Washington Park in Union City are completely redone, open to the public, and are prime summer destinations for the kids. That is if you like mini-golf, barbecuing, tennis, and brand new spraygrounds, jungle gyms, & swings! If you haven't visited them yet, pack your bags (and swimsuits, and tennis rackets, and portable grills) and make it a day at the park!
Submitted by Anna Fader on
We keep pretty busy here with our daily posts on all the cool stuff to do with your kids in the city, but I usually have one or two projects I'm working on in the background to make the site better. This week I'm announcing two that I've been working on for longer than I care to admit, our new Preschool Guide and our new and improved events calendar search function. I hope both these new functions will be big improvements to the site.
