Weekday Events for NYC Kids: Lego Fest, Free Concerts, Museums & Fireworks June 22-26
Family fun ramps up as NYC public school kids get ready for summer vacation. This week, catch popular kindie rockers Suzi Shelton in Fort Greene Park and Recess Monkey in Madison Square Park. Plus Brick Fest Live! takes over the New York Hall of Science with tons of Lego-building activities.
This is our last weekday events roundup until school is back in session in September, but we've got your family's season covered in our Summer Fun Guide, which is packed with roundups of FREE movies, concerts, beaches, playgrounds, water fun and things to do every day. And there's even more options in our Event Calendar.
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Monday, June 22
Brick Fest Live! Lego Fan Experience – Corona
Head to the New York Hall of Science for a multi-day Lego extravaganza featuring hands-on activities, gaming and a build-your-own derby challenge. Brick Fest Live continues daily through Sunday, June 28. Free with admission
Tuesday, June 23
Night at the Museums – Lower Manhattan
As part of the annual River to River arts fest, the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council offers no-cost admission to 15 museums and cultural institutions such as The Skyscraper Museum and the National September 11 Memorial Museum. FREE
Wednesday, June 24
Music in the Grove: Suzi Shelton – Fort Greene
Fort Greene Park Conservancy's kids' concert series kicks off today with a performance by local rocker and mom, Suzi Shelton. Catch free concerts every Wednesday morning through August 5 in the green space. FREE
Thursday, June 25
Mad. Sq. Kids: Recess Monkey – Flatiron
More free music! Catch Seattle-based kindie pop trio, Recess Monkey, in Madison Square Park. The green space hosts no-cost kids' concerts every Thursday morning through July 30. FREE
Friday, June 26
Coney Island Fireworks – Coney Island
Celebrate the last day of school with a trip to the attraction-filled Coney Island Boardwalk, capped off by a pyrotechnics display on the beach. The Friday night fireworks continue through September 4. FREE
For more weekday activity ideas, check out our Event Calendar and our Summer Fun Guide.
