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Weekday Events for NYC Kids: Parades, Free Kids' Concerts, World Science Festival May 25-29

5/24/15 - By Stephanie Ogozalek

Memorial Day week means the return of warm weather favorites like Madison Square Park's no-cost kids' concert series, which kicks off this Thursday with the Grammy-nominated Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could. Meanwhile, you can also catch a FREE performance by Morgan Taylor aka Gustafer Yellowgold. And starting Wednesday, the World Science Festival takes over Greenwich Village.

Although we only highlight one event 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, May 25
Kings County Memorial Day Parade – Bay Ridge
Celebrate our brave servicemen and women at one of the many Memorial Day parades around town. We are partial to Bay Ridge's procession, which is the oldest in NYC. This year it turns 148! FREE

See all Monday events.

Tuesday, May 26
Stomp, Clap and Sing with Morgan Taylor – Prospect Heights
Head to the central branch of the Brooklyn Public Library for a no-cost concert by Morgan Taylor featuring songs about his little animated alter ego from the sun, Gustafer Yellowgold. FREE

See all Tuesday events.

Wednesday, May 27
NASA Orbit Pavilion – Greenwich Village
The World Science Festival starts today and while there are many cool programs, we're psyched to see this interactive installation at NYU. Step inside and learn about satellites and participate in hands-on, space-themed activities. The pavilion stays open through Sunday, May 31. FREE

See all Wednesday events.

Thursday, May 28
Mad. Sq. Kids' Concert Series: Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could – Flatiron
The Grammy-nominated rockers kick off the new season of this popular outdoor kids' concert series. Catch interactive performances by top family bands every Thursday through July 30 on the main lawn of Madison Square Park. FREE

See all Thursday events.

Friday, May 29
After Hours for Teens – Battery Park City
Kids in 7th through 12th grades can enjoy a night of low-key fun and games (think: board games, Ping-Pong and cards) at Battery Park Conservancy's new program for teens. Drop in any Friday evening through June 5. FREE

See all Friday events.

For more weekday activity ideas, check out our Event Calendar and our Summer Fun Guide.

About the Author

Stephanie Ogozalek

Stephanie was only eight-years-old when she watched Rhoda Morgenstern attempt to toss her hat into the air in the middle of a busy, '70s NYC street. She knew right away that she had to live there. Nearly 40 years later, Stephanie does live here, is married with a son, and can’t imagine residing anywhere else. In addition to being mom and all the “jobs” that come with that title, she is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in the magazines Saveur, Chile Pepper and Family Fun, and on Disney’s website Go.com.

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