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Weekday Events for NYC Kids: Museum Mile Fest and Free Kindie Concerts June 8-12
One of our all-time favorite free family fests, the Museum Mile Festival, is coming up this Tuesday evening. My kid and I go every year! This week, families can also enjoy free alfresco performances by the hilarious Story Pirates in Hudson River Park and kindie rock songstress AudraRox in Madison Square Park.
Although we only highlight one activity per day in this post, you can find plenty of other options in our Event Calendar and our Summer Fun Guide.
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Monday, June 8
Story Pirates at Hudson RiverKids – Tribeca
Hudson River Park's family entertainment series continues with a performance by the hysterical, interactive improv troupe the Story Pirates. Get there early to enjoy Pier 25's other attractions including an awesome playground and a mini-golf course. FREE
Tuesday, June 9
Museum Mile Festival – Upper East Side
From our June GoList: Fifth Avenue's Museum Mile is closed to traffic and turned into a massive art party with live music, theater and dance performances, jugglers and a wide variety of art activities for kids. My 10-year-old adores making chalk masterpieces on the sidewalk and watching the street performers. If you want to take advantage of free museum admission at the participating institutions, arrive early as lines usually stretch around the block. FREE
Wednesday, June 10
Christopher Agostino's Storyfaces – Cypress Hills
Head to Brooklyn's Highland Park Children's Garden to see one of our favorite face painters perform Storyfaces, in which he tells tales while transforming the faces of lucky audience members. FREE
Thursday, June 11
AudraRox at Mad. Sq. Kids' Concert Series – Flatiron
NYC's own AudraRox brings her quirky tunes to Madison Square Park. Catch interactive performances by top family bands every Thursday through July 30 on the main lawn of the green space. FREE
Friday, June 12
Muppets Most Wanted Screening – Richmond Hill
Catch a no-cost screening of the 2014 comedy starring Miss Piggy, Kermit the Frog and the rest of the adorable crew at Queens' Phil "Scooter" Rizzuto Park. FREE
For more weekday activity ideas, check out our Event Calendar and our Summer Fun Guide.
