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Celebrate summer at the 23rd annual sandcastle contest at Rockaway Beach. Photo courtesy of NYC Parks and Recreation
Celebrate summer at the 23rd annual sandcastle contest at Rockaway Beach. Photo courtesy of NYC Parks and Recreation
7/25/18 - By Drew Kristofik

It's another jam-packed summer weekend in NYC. The spectacular Thunderbird Mid-Summer Powwow brings over 40 Native nations together for a weekend of dance and celebration, plus there's Lincoln Center Family Day, the High Line July Family Fest, and tons more happening around town.

The 8th Annual New York Poetry Festival on Governors Island takes place Saturday and Sunday: Kids can go on a "poetry scavenger hunt," and teens can register in advance for special day-long workshops with published poets.

On Sunday, head over to the Brooklyn Roots Fest at Lefferts, make stunning sandcastles on Rockaway Beach (or just watch the contest and applaud the results!) or check out the Ballet Folklorico Mexicano's Guelaguetza Festival at Socrates Sculpture Park. Ready to raise your voices to help reunite migrant families? Come to the Beatles Sing-along fundraiser in Park Slope (tickets must be purchased in advance, but 100% of proceeds go to Immigrant Families Together).

Keep an eye on our packed Summer Fun Guide and our NYC Event Calendar for even more fun things to do with the family as we head into August!

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Celebrate stanzas with NYC's diverse poetry community at the New York City Poetry Festival. Photo courtesy of Governors Island
Celebrate stanzas with NYC's diverse poetry community at the New York City Poetry Festival. Photo courtesy of Governors Island

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New York City Poetry Festival on Governors Island

Governors Island – FREE
The New York City Poetry Festival unites the vast and diverse New York City poetry community on Governors Island. The festival invites poetry organizations and collectives of all shapes and sizes to bring their unique formats, aesthetics, and personalities to the festival grounds. READ MORE

Thunderbird American Indian Mid-Summer Powwow at Queens County Farm Museum

Floral Park, Queens
New York City's oldest and largest powwow features three days of intertribal Native American dance competitions, and the public is invited. More than 40 Indian nations are represented at this spectacular event held in the apple orchard on the farm grounds. READ MORE

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BAM's annual animation festival returns for its 16th edition, featuring international films, award winners, indie shorts, and more. The highlight for families is the "Animation for Kids" program featuring a fresh collection of the year’s best family-friendly animated shorts. READ MORE
Explore how our voices can make a difference at the High Line's Sing! Family Fest. Photo courtesy of the High Line
Explore how our voices can make a difference at the High Line's Sing! Family Fest. Photo courtesy of the High Line

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Lincoln Center Out of Doors Family Day

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Lincoln Center Out Of Doors celebrates its 49th season of free performances with family-friendly music and dance performances on its spectacular outdoor campus. READ MORE
Immerse yourself in one of the most vivid expressions of Mexican culture: the 6th annual Guelaguetza Festival. Photo courtesy of the festival
Immerse yourself in one of the most vivid expressions of Mexican culture: the 6th annual Guelaguetza Festival. Photo courtesy of the festival

Sunday, July 29

Ballet Folklórico Mexicano De Nueva York’s Guelaguetza in Socrates Sculpture Garden

Long Island City, Queens – FREE
Ballet Folklórico Mexicano de Nueva York (BFMNY)’s Annual Guelaguetza Festival is  dedicated to preserving the culture and traditions of Mexico. Representatives of the eight regions of Oaxaca gather together wearing traditional costumes to dance, sing, and give gifts to the crowd. Each region offers a unique contribution to the festivities — including the much-loved Dance of the Pineapple! READ MORE

26th Annual Sandcastle Contest

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Build sandcastles—or just take a look at the amazing sculptures emerging on the beach. Prizes are awarded in several age categories. READ MORE

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These hour-long concerts bring parents and children of all ages together with some of the finest talent in Brooklyn for a romping, stomping good time.  READ MORE

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Drew Kristofik
Drew Kristofik’s career took a twist from editing teen magazines to a seven-year stint at MacNeil/Lehrer, followed by a long run at Nickelodeon/Viacom as Director of Content for Nick Online and Editor-in-Chief of ParentsConnect.com. A founding member of the Webby Award-winning GoCityKids, she’s written for Family Fun, Vanity Fair, and New York. Her middle school novel, The Time Boat, is available on Amazon Kindle. Drew keeps the MommyPoppins New York Events calendar spot-on and can be reached at events@mommypoppins.com.
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