Kid for a Day
Fun activities to do with kids, or just to bring out your inner child.
| Gods, Myths & Mortals | The Children's Museum of Manhattan brings Ancient Greece to life--right down to the Trojan Horse. 83rd and Amsterdam. http://www.cmom.org | |
| Children's Day | Saturday, June 14 A free family festival at the South Street Seaport hosted by Gordon from Sesame Street. Fireworks and a concert by the Brooklyn Philharmonic at night. www.childrensdaynyc.com/ |
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| Museum of Comics and Cartoon Art Annual Festival | June 7-8 Older kids may appreciate the chance to meet both established and up-and-coming comic artists. Exhibits, panels, and vending. www.moccany.org | |
| New York Classical Theater In the Park | Lively productions of classical works performed wandering through parks across Manhattan. Visit www.newyorkclassical.org for a full schedule of performances and workshops. | |
| Renegade Craft Fair | June 14-15 Two hundred examplars of DIY culture and craft showcase their works at the McCarren Park Pool. Pick up new items--or new inspiration! www.renegadecraft.com |
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| Myths and Magic of Iceland | Through August 15 Scandinavia House brings the rich folk traditions and fairy tales of Iceland to life with an interactive play space evoking the island's stunning landscape. 38th Street and Park.www.scandinaviahouse.org |
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| Egg Rolls & Egg Creams Festival | Sunday, June 15 A family-friendly celebration of the place where Chinatown meets the old Jewish Lower East Side. Enjoy Klezmer music, Chinese opera and acrobatics, language lessons, scribal art, folk art demos, crafts, tours and, of course, kosher egg rolls and egg creams! www.eldridgestreet.org |
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| Stories at the Statue | Through September 27 Every Saturday 11 am - 12 pm , a storyteller spins a children's tale at the Hans Christian Andersen statue in Central Park. Also catch the full-day CelebrateStory festival on June 22. www.dianewolkstein.com |
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| Living History Days at the NY Historical Society | Through July 5 Costumed interpreters bring the music, art, culture, and society of the Revolutionary War era to life. Free. Central Park West at 77th Street. www.nyhistory.org |
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| Japan Star Festival | July 6 Interactive theatrical introduction to Japan's fameous Tanabata legends, followed by a family crafts workshop. Advance tickets recommended. At the Japan Society, 47th St. and 1st Ave. www.japansociety.org |
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| The New York City Waterfalls | July 15 - Fall Monumental man-made waterfalls by artist Olafur Eliasson at four sites across the city. For details, visit www.nycwaterfalls.org |
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| The Plant that Ate Dirty Socks | July 16 - August 22 Free summer theater for children at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. See the website for schedule and ticketing www.theatreworksusa.org |
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| Ezra Jack Keats Family Concern | Saturday, August 2 Free concert celebrating the works of children's author Ezra Jack Keats, with live storytelling and musical performances at the Prospect Park Bandshell. $3 suggested donation. www.celebratebrooklyn.org |
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| International Yo-Yo Open | Saturday, August 9 The world's finest yo-yo talent entertain, educate, and amaze. Festival includes music, performance, contests, and hands-on activities to get kids started yo-yoing. South Street Seaport www.yoyoopen.com |