Free Kid and Family Activities in NYC: 10 Free Things to Do This Week
We always feature great family events on New York Family, and you can also find many more on our calendar of events. In addition, each week we also share ten things you can do for FREE for the week ahead throughout the five boroughs. Scroll down to plan your week!
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Free Family Events for the Week of 7/16-7/22
Lincoln Center Summer for the City presents Brazil Week: Dance Storytime With Ingrid Silva As part of Summer for the City’s Brazil Week, the Library for the Performing Arts has invited Brazilian dancer Ingrid Silva to read her children’s book A bailarina que pintava suas sapatilhas, or The Ballerina Who Painted Her Ballet Shoes. The book tells the story of Silva’s journey in ballet, from her childhood in the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro to her experience at the Dance Theatre of Harlem in New York, when she became a leading dancer and known worldwide. Silva tells how she faced racial and social prejudice and inspires children to discover themselves through her journey showing that dance is for everyone. Wednesday, July 16, 11 am & 1 pm. All ages. Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, Lincoln Square, Manhattan
Summer Adventure for Tots Join the Library for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to creating your own world in a fun arts and crafts program! Wednesday, July 16, 11 am. Ages 2-5. Throg’s Neck Library, 3025 Cross Bronx Expressway Extension, Throgs Neck, Bronx
Kids DogMan BINGO! Play some DogMan BINGO, and win some paw-some prizes! Friday, July 18, 3 pm. Ages 4 and older. Space is limited. Richmondtown Library, 200 Clarke Ave., New Dorp, Staten Island
Friday Night Fireworks Make your way to Coney Island to see the night sky bathed in a fireworks spectacular every Friday during the summer season. Fridays, 9:45 pm, through Aug. 29. All ages. Luna Park, 1000 Surf Ave., Coney Island, Brooklyn
Summer on the Sound Festival: Where the City Meets the Sound Celebrate the efforts to revitalize & restore the Long Island Sound watershed with free food & refreshments and family friendly nature activities! Saturday, July 19, noon – 4 pm. All ages. RSVP requested. Soundview Park, O’Brien Ave. & Leland Ave., Soundview, Bronx
Grand Opening Party for iFLY Queens Experience the excitement of indoor skydiving at iFLY Queens’ grand opening party! Enjoy complimentary activities including face painting, iFLY Instructor Airshows, door prizes, STEM activities, and more. Saturday, July 19, 11 am – 5 pm. All ages. iFly, 10-20 Borden Ave., Long Island City, Queens
Queensboro Dance Festival Performances at Bayside Historical Castle at Fort Totten See live dance performances by Ah-Molla Dance Collective, Umami Playground Dance Inc., Flamenco Latino, Cole Collective, Manhatitlan, Aishwarya Madhav, Shuqi Cong, Silvana Brizuela Weigel, and The Kingdom Dance Co. Sunday, July 20, 3 – 4:30 pm. All ages. Fort Totten Park, Totten Ave. & 15th Road, Fort Totten, Queens
Family Movie: The Minecraft Movie Join the Library for a “block-buster” family movie that will take you into the pixelated world of Minecraft! Snacks and activity sheets will be provided. Monday, 11 am. All ages. Charleston Library, 225 Bricktown Way, Charleston, Staten Island
Writing Workshop with the Authors of Mrs. Z’s Class! Session 1 If your young reader has a passion for storytelling – or if they’re looking for something new and exciting to try this summer – this is their opportunity to explore the world of writing. Join the authors of the Mrs. Z’s Class series for free workshops for budding writers! It will begin with an introduction to the authors and their work followed by a short conversation about elements of writing (i.e. character development, dialogue, pacing, etc.) before getting into hands-on, guided exercises. Tuesday, July 22, 3 – 4 pm. Ages 6-9. Advanced registration required. Books of Wonder, 42 West 17th St., Chelsea, Manhattan
Free Youth Basketball Clinics Join Brooklyn Bridge Park for basketball clinics led by KING Hoops, NYC’s premier youth basketball organization. Learn basketball basics as head coaches lead participants through drills and games. The first hour will be for beginner players who are brand new to the sport and the second hour will be for advanced beginners to intermediate players who have played a little bit more basketball experience. Tuesdays, 5 – 6 pm and 6 – 7 pm, through July 29. Ages 4 – 17. Advanced registration rquired. Brooklyn Bridge Park, 334 Furman St, Brooklyn Heights
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