Free & Fun Things to Do this Weekend with NYC Kids: Mermaid Parade, Adventures NYC, Family Fishing Fest, Free Music June 23-24
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Although public school kids still have a few more days to go before break, this is the first official weekend of summer! Welcome the new season in style at Coney Island’s colorful Mermaid Parade or Manhattan’s equally fabulous Gay Pride March and Festival.
Other free fun this weekend includes the Family Fishing Festival at the Harlem Meer, the annual Adventures NYC fest at the Central Park Bandshell, an outdoor concert by Moey’s Music Party and kickoff of Carroll Park's Kids' Concert Series featuring Karen K and the Jitterbugs.
Speaking of cool music, Make Music NYC takes place on Thursday. There will be hundreds of free concerts popping up all over the city, including cool kids' bands like the Fuzzy Lemons, who'll play Chelsea's Books of Wonder and Carl Schurz Park on the Upper East Side (at different times). It's worth browsing the full schedule, or just keep your eyes and ears open!
All of our best bets for the weekend are below. You can find additional options in our Event Calendar and our Summer Fun Guide, which is jam-packed with cool activities and destinations for the whole season.