Things to Do with Kids in NYC this Weekend

Plan your kids' best weekend yet in Manhattan!

By NYMetroParents Staff June 22, 2022

Enjoy these fun things to do with your kids in New York City this weekend. Start planning your weekend now with our editorially curated list of happenings for kids and families.

Editor's Picks for This Weekend

Gazillion Bubble Show

WHEN: Nov. 5 - 27, Fridays 7pm; Saturdays 11am, 2pm, 4:30pm; Sundays, 12pm, 3pm; Check website for Added Thursdays & Holiday Times
WHERE: New World Stages, 340 West 50th Street, Stage 2, Hell's Kitchen, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: Mind-blowing bubble magic, spectacular laser lighting effects, and momentary soapy masterpieces will make you smile, laugh, and feel like a kid again. WANT TO GO? $59-$99.50. 212-239-6200.
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Wake up, Daisy!

WHEN: Feb. 18 - Dec. 23, Fridays-Sundays, 11am and 1pm
WHERE: Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park, W. 79th Street and West Drive, Enter Central Park at w 81st St. and Central Park West , Upper West Side, NY
AGES: 3-8
WHAT: This original take on "Sleeping Beauty" is set on New York City’s Upper West Side and is perfect for today’s modern age. WANT TO GO? $12; $8 child. 212-879-0794.
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Picture the Dream: The Story of the Civil Rights Movement Through Children’s Books

WHEN: Apr. 1 - Jul. 24, Wednesday-Thursday, 11am-5pm; Friday, 11am-8pm; Saturday-Sunday, 11am-5pm
WHERE: New-York Historical Society Museum, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: See the first exhibition to delve into the events, people, and themes of the civil rights movement through children's picture books. WANT TO GO? $22; $17 Seniors, Educators, Active Military; $13 Students; $6 Kids (5–13 years old); free for children younger than 5; Admission is pay-as-you-wish from 6–8 pm on Fridays.. 212-873-3400.
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Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster

WHEN: Jun. 4 - 26, Saturdays and Sundays, 11am and 3pm
WHERE: New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St., Midtown, NY
AGES: 3-8
WHAT: This performance will surprise you with its cinema-sized story about fright, feelings and friendship. Ages 4-7. WANT TO GO? Tickets start at $25. 646-223-3010.
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Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas Street Festival FREE

WHEN: Sunday, Jun. 26, 12-4pm
WHERE: Museum at Eldridge Street, 12 Eldridge Street, Lower East Side, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: Experience the spirit of the ever-changing Lower East Side and the immigrant experience in New York City today through music, dance, crafts, cultural practices, foodways, and more! WANT TO GO? 212-219-0888.
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Sharks, A New Exhibition

WHEN: Dec. 15 - Jun. 30, Wednesdays–Sundays, 10am–5:30pm
WHERE: The American Museum of Natural History, 200 Central Park W., Upper West Side, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: The new exhibition Sharks features dozens of life-sized models, fossils, touch-free interactive exhibits, and more WANT TO GO? Starting at $16.50 for Children (3-12) and $28 for Adults. 212-769-5100.
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Wings Over Water Giant-Screen Film

WHEN: Mar. 2 - Jul. 3, 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, and 4:30pm when museum is open
WHERE: American Museum of Natural History, 200 Central Park West, Upper West Side, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: The film captures the triumphs and challenges of the Sandhill Crane, Yellow Warbler, and Mallard Duck, as they defy all odds and soar across mountains, deserts, cities, and forests to migrate home to raise their young. WANT TO GO? Tickets that include admission to Wings Over Water start at $28 for adults, $16.50 for children (ages 3-12), and $22.50 for seniors and students. . 212-769-5100.
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Urban Farm Volunteers FREE

WHEN: Mar. 27 - Oct. 16, Sundays, 10am-1pm **NO SESSIONS May 1, May 22, and June 19**
WHERE: Randall's Island Park, 10 Central Road, East Harlem, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: Volunteer to help manage this one-acre Urban Farm. WANT TO GO? 212-860-1899.
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Farm Exploration Days FREE

WHEN: Apr. 2 - Oct. 8, Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-4pm **NO SESSION 9/10**
WHERE: Randall's Island Park Alliance, 10 Central Road, Harlem, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs! WANT TO GO? 212-8601-899.
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Flipper's Roller Boogie Palace

WHEN: Apr. 15 - Oct. 16, Mondays-Wednesdays, 10am-10pm; Thursdays-Fridays, 10am-12am; Saturdays, 8am-12am; Sundays, 8am-10pm
WHERE: The Rink at Rockefeller Center, 600 5th Avenue, Midtown, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: Roller skate all summer long in NYC at Flipper’s at iconic Rockefeller Center. WANT TO GO? $12-$40.
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Flipper's Roller Boogie Palace

South Street Seaport Museum Seaport Discovery: Exploring Our Waters with Eric Carle

WHEN: Apr. 15 - Jun. 30, April and May: Fridays-Sundays, 11am-5pm; June: Wednesdays-Sundays, 11am-5pm
WHERE: South Street Seaport Museum, 12 Fulton Street, New York, NY
AGES: Newborn-5
WHAT: Immerse yourself in the world of Eric Carle with activities, driving ferries on a giant play-table, learning about cargo ships through the eyes of a rubber duck., and more- all while exploring Carle's use of color and pattern. WANT TO GO? $5 ages 1-12; free for accompanying adult. 646-765-4773.
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Roller Rink at The Standard, High Line

WHEN: Apr. 22 - Aug. 31, Mondays-Fridays, 12-11pm; Saturdays, 10am-12am; Sundays, 10am-11pm
WHERE: The Standard Plaza at The Standard, High Line, 848 Washington at 13th Street, Meatpacking District, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: Take a visually immersive trip into a 1960's Mod-inspired rink and restaurant, with black & white checkered turf and playful seating surrounding the stark white, 136 person skating rink. WANT TO GO? $12 to 'Drop In'; $3 to rent skates. 212-645-4646.
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Candytopia

WHEN: Apr. 29 - Jul. 31, TBA
WHERE: Candytopia New York, 111 West 32nd Street, Corner of 32nd and 6th, Midtown, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: Candytopia transports guests to an imaginative confectionary wonderland with a one-of-a-kind full sensory experience and welcomes people of all ages to explore their sweet tooth like never before. WANT TO GO? $36; $29 ages 4-12; free for children 3 and younger.
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The Museum of Modern Art Presents “Matisse: The Red Studio” May 1 - September 10

WHEN: May. 1 - Sep. 10, 10:30am-5pm
WHERE: Museum of Modern Art, 11 West 53rd St. , Midtown, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: The exhibition focuses on the genesis and history of Matisse's The Red Studio (1911), a painting that has remained among MoMA's most important works since it was acquired in 1949. WANT TO GO? $14-25. 212-708-9400.
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Children's Read Aloud FREE

WHEN: May. 7 - Sep. 17, 11am-12pm; first and third Saturdays of the month
WHERE: Randall's Island Park, 10 Central Rd. , Randall's Island, NY
AGES: 3-12
WHAT: Boogie Down Storytime is a family-friendly experience that cultivates early literacy awareness through joyful reading experiences. First and third Saturdays of the month, May-October WANT TO GO? 212-860-1899.
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Fun on the Farm FREE

WHEN: May. 7 - Oct. 8, 2-4pm
WHERE: Randall's Island Park, 10 Central Rd. , Randall's Island, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: Enjoy family fun inspired by the farm, rivers, green spaces and natural areas. Saturdays, May 7-Oct. 8. (not July 30, Sept. 10, 17, Oct. 1) WANT TO GO? 212-860-1899.
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THE BEAST

WHEN: May. 10 - Sep. 25, Tuesdays-Sundays, 11am-6pm
WHERE: Pier 83, West 42nd St. and 12th Ave. , Hell's Kitchen, NY
AGES: 5 and older
WHAT: Rocketthrough the water at a heart-pounding 40 knots for this adventure on the water! WANT TO GO? $30; $25 child over 40 inches. 212-563-3200.
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Title IX: Activism On and Off the Field

WHEN: May. 13 - Sep. 4, Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-5:45pm
WHERE: The New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, Upper West Side, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: A new exhibition immerses visitors in the spaces shaped by the groundbreaking 1972 legislation and reveals the crucial work of activists in demanding that their institutions live up to the law's promises. WANT TO GO? $22; $17 seniors; $13 students with ID; $6 ages 5-13; free for children 4 and younger. 212-873-3400.
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Sitting Pretty at FDR Four Freedoms Staten Park on Roosevelt Island FREE

WHEN: May. 24 - Jun. 30, Wednesdays-Mondays; 9am-7pm
WHERE: Four Freedoms Park, 1 FDR Four Freedoms Park , Roosevelt Island, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: Guests can sit in style at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park on Roosevelt Island. Fifty colorful chairs are set up on the Great Lawn for Park visitors to enjoy. WANT TO GO? 212-308-3351.
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Mickey & Friends x CAMP: An Extra Big Adventure

WHEN: May. 28 - Jul. 31, Mondays-Thurdays, 10am-4pm; Fridays and Saturdays, 9am-8pm; Sundays, 10am-7pm
WHERE: CAMP, 110 5th Avenue, Chelsea, NY
AGES: 3-12
WHAT: Join Disney's Mickey & Friends on an interactive, immersive, fantastical adventure that's literally larger than life. WANT TO GO? Tickets start at $24 on weekdays and $38 on weekends. 917-997-0439.
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ESPN Presents Fifty/50: Honoring the Stories of Title IX

WHEN: Jun. 1 - Jul. 10, Wednesdays-Sundays, 12-5:30pm
WHERE: The Paley Center for Media, 25 West 52 Street, Upper West Side, NY
AGES: 9 and older
WHAT:

The Paley Center for Media opens its doors to the ESPN Fifty/50 exhibit. Highlighting unforgettable moments of struggle and triumph, this immersive experience of compelling photography, film, and video brings to life the stories of the female athletes who served as vital agents of change in the fight for equality over the last fifty years, and continue to lead the way towards full equality for women in all fields. ESPN Fifty/50 includes examples of the actual uniforms these women sport stars wore and the gear they used, including Serena Williams's 2018 U.S. Open “Tutu” outfit, pioneering racecar driver Danica Patrick’s fire suit, Brandi Chastain’s sports bra from her 1999 soccer Women’s World Cup championship celebration, and a racket used in competition by tennis and equality icon Billie Jean King. Other icons include  Ibtihaj Muhammad, track star Wyomia Tyus, the 1976 Yale women’s crew team, the USWNT, WNBA, and many more.

WANT TO GO? $20; $16 for students, teachers, seniors, veterans, and first responders; free for children 12 and younger and members. 212-621-6600.
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ESPN Presents Fifty/50: Honoring the Stories of Title IX

WHEN: Jun. 1 - Jul. 10, Wednesdays-Sundays, 12-5:30pm
WHERE: The Paley Center for Media, 25 West 52 Street, Upper West Side, NY
AGES: 9 and older
WHAT:

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Dior + Balenciaga: The Kings of Couture and Their Legacies FREE

WHEN: Jun. 1 - Nov. 6, Wednesday-Friday, 12-8pm; Saturday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
WHERE: The Museum at FIT , 227 W 27th St., Chelsea, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:

The Museum at FIT (MFIT) presents Dior + Balenciaga: The Kings of Couture and Their Legacies, an exhibition featuring fashions by the two most important couturiers of the mid-20th century, Christian Dior (1905-1957) and Crist bal Balenciaga (1895-1972). Featuring approximately 65 garments and ensembles drawn solely from The Museum at FIT's permanent collection, it is the first exhibition to juxtapose the work of these legendary designers, side by side.

WANT TO GO? 212-217-4558.
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Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster

WHEN: Jun. 4 - 26, Show times vary; check the schedule on the website
WHERE: New Victory Theater, 209 W 42nd St., Theater District, NY
AGES: 3-8
WHAT: With puppets, projections, live music and a story by Mo Willems, this performance will surprise you with its cinema-sized story about fright, feelings and friendship. WANT TO GO? Tickets start at $25. 646-223-3010.
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River to River Festival FREE

WHEN: Jun. 12 - 26, See website for schedule
WHERE: Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, 125 Maiden Lane , 2nd Floor, Lower Manhattan, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:

LMCC presents the 21st annual River To River Festival, Downtown New York City’s leading free summer arts festival. Experience a dazzling and wide-ranging array of dance and musical performances, visual art installations, film, participatory processions, family events, and more, all by groundbreaking artists in NYC. This year, festival artists look to nature, ritual, and metaphysical wonders to offer a hopeful perspective on the future of public space. Featured artists include: Gregory Corbino, Rose Desiano, keyon gaskin, Beth Gill, Jonathan Gonzalez, Craig Harris, Amy Khoshbin & Jennifer Khoshbin, Heather Kravas, and Okwui Okpokwasili & Peter Born. All events are free and open to all. Due to limited capacity, some events require advance registration.

WANT TO GO? 212-219-9401.
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Mi Abuela: Queen of Nightmares

WHEN: Jun. 15 - 26, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM, 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM, 9:00 Pm - 11:00 PM
WHERE: Gene Frankel Theatre, 24 Bond St., NoHo, NY
AGES: 13 and older
WHAT: Come join the audience for the premiere of "Mi Abuela, Queen of Nightmares," an award-winning play by playwright/filmmaker/writer/artist/actress Christine Stoddard. WANT TO GO? $25-40. 212-777-1767.
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DiscOasis

WHEN: Jun. 16 - Jul. 31, 10am-4:30pm, daytime skate sessions; 5:30-10pm, nighttime experience
WHERE: Central Park Wollman Rink , 830 5th Ave., Upper East Side, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: ill find yourself dancing and skating your way through a glittering sonic fantasia for the soul with a soundscape curated by our Groovemaster, disco and funk legend Nile Rodgers. WANT TO GO? Daytime tickets start at $17 for children and $23 for adults; Evening tickets start at $29; $10 skate rental.
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Adventures from the Shed

WHEN: Jun. 18 - 25, Saturdays, 9:45 AM
WHERE: The 14th St Y, 344 East 14th Street, Chelsea, NY
AGES: 3-8
WHAT:

It's Liondown's Birthday and Mary-Jo and her friends need to find a present in time for his party. Can you help them? Perfect for 2-5 years old Adventures from The Shed are lively immersive performances featuring puppetry, singing, dancing, storytelling and theatrical magic. Children love to move and sing along and their contributions help the adventure unfold. All performances follow strict COVID health and safety guidelines including: fun individual show backpacks and social distancing pods for kids and their families. All props and surfaces are cleaned in-between each show.

WANT TO GO? $5. 646-569-5742.
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Kozlova International Ballet Competition

WHEN: Jun. 21 - 25, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 1pm; Friday, 7 pm
WHERE: Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway, at 95th St., New York City, NY
AGES: 5 and older
WHAT:

Valentina Kozlova, former principal dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet and New York City Ballet, presents the 10 year of her International Ballet Competition - live again this year. Over 100 dancers from around the world will come to NY to dance before a panel of international dance figures, performing for medals, scholarships, and company contracts. June 21 is classical ballet round; June 22 is contemporary dance round; June 23 Finals; June 24 announcement of winners and gala performance.

WANT TO GO? $40; $25 for students and seniors. 212-864-5400.
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Magnum Ice Cream & Nails.INC Ice Cream and Nail Art Pop Up FREE

WHEN: Jun. 24 - 25, 1-7pm
WHERE: Freehand New York Hotel, 23 Lexington Ave., Stuyvesant Park, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:

You're invited to Magnum ice cream's Indulgence Studio- a FREE ice cream and nail art pop-up in celebration of the Magnum ice cream x Nails.INC ice cream-inspired nail polishes. Magnum ice cream, the chocolatiers of ice cream, collaborated with female-founded beauty brand, Nails.INC to launch a new line of chocolate-scented nail polishes inspired by the new Magnum ice cream Duet Bars. Coming this June, NYC fans are invited to Magnum ice cream's Indulgence Studio to create their own #MagnumMoments at Magnum ice cream pop-ups at the stylish, award-winning Freehand hotel in New York City. Indulge in a Magnum ice cream edible spray paint bar, decadent cocktails and ice cream sampling with celebrity nail artist, Mei Kawajiri-inspired manicures and more!

WANT TO GO? 212-475-1920.
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Summer Movie Nights: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial FREE

WHEN: Friday, Jun. 24, 5-9pm
WHERE: Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Pier 86, West 46th Street at Twelth Avenue, Hell's Kitchen, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: See everyone's favorite Extra-Terrestrial from the flight deck of the famed and historic Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. WANT TO GO? 212-245-0072.
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Family Midsummer Celebration at Scandinavia House

WHEN: Saturday, Jun. 25, 11am
WHERE: Scandinavia House, 58 Park Ave, Murray Hill, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:

Celebrate the longest day of the year Scandinavian-style! In this annual celebration for families, you'll fashion flower wreaths, learn traditional Midsummer songs, and decorate the maypole. The program will take place in Volvo Hall featuring the music of Finnish singer/songwriter Ida Metsberg, and stories from acclaimed folk storyteller Bill Gordh. Enjoy the festivities on this day known to Scandinavians as one of non-stop merriment!

WANT TO GO? $10. 212-779-3587.
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Rainbows on the Hudson FREE

WHEN: Saturday, Jun. 25, 3pm
WHERE: South Street Seaport Museum, 12 Fulton Street, Downtown Manhattan, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:

As part of Pride weekend at the Seaport Museum, the LBTQ+ sailing club, Knickerbocker Sailing Association‘s “Rainbows on the Hudson” boat parade will sail by Pier 16. The fleet of 30 vessels features sails designed by Gilbert Baker who created the first pride flag and was a member of KSA.

WANT TO GO? 646-765-4773.
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Rainbows on the Hudson FREE

WHEN: Saturday, Jun. 25, 3pm
WHERE: South Street Seaport Museum, 12 Fulton Street, Downtown Manhattan, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:

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Pokémon GO Community Day in New York City FREE

WHEN: Saturday, Jun. 25, 11am-2pm
WHERE: South Seaport District, 19 Fulton St., Downtown, NY
AGES: 5 and older
WHAT: Pokemon GO Community Day is coming to South Seaport District, 19 Fulton St. Thousands of players will be in town along with Niantic representatives for three hours of catching Pokemon and an opportunity to score free merch. WANT TO GO? 603-322-3264.
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Hester Street Fair: Pride Market

WHEN: Saturday, Jun. 25, 11am-6pm
WHERE: The Seaport , 89 South Street, Downtown Manhattan, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:

Celebrate Pride Weekend with a roster of LGBTQIA+ owned and operated businesses. Shop and engaged with vendors and special programmers, dance the day away to the music of Bill Coleman, and see a live performance or two.

WANT TO GO? Admission is free, prices vary for goods.
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Keys FREE

WHEN: Jun. 25 - 26, Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 3pm
WHERE: Provincetown Playhouse, 133 MacDougal St., Greenwich Village, NY
AGES: 9-12
WHAT: "Keys" by Roxanne Schroeder-Arce and composer Jenn Hartmann Luck. Lyric is a second-grader who is having trouble learning to read when an unlikely teacher, the janitor at her school, recognizes the challenges Lyric is facing. Mr. Hartley elicits the help of his made-from-junk robots to nurture within Lyric the necessary confidence and learning strategies to read. WANT TO GO? 929-322-4360.
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Harlem Pride 2022 FREE

WHEN: Saturday, Jun. 25, 12-6pm
WHERE: Harlem Pride, West 135th Street & 12th Avenue, Harlem, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:

Harlem Pride Celebration Day is an event the whole family will enjoy. While certainly an event steeped in celebration, it serves as an opportunity to disseminate information and provide services to the community, including referrals for health, legal and financial services, and on-the-spot testing for communicable diseases. It has also served as a ripe opportunity to welcome and educate the community-at-large about the SGL/LGBTQ community.

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Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana

WHEN: Saturday, Jun. 25, 2pm
WHERE: The Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue, Chelsea, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:

Serious dance is seriously fun! This family-oriented series invites young audiences and grown-ups to experience renowned companies and the opportunity to witness multiple genres of dance all summer long. One of America's leading flamenco companies, Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana presents the world premiere of FRONTERAS, a new work choreographed by two of flamenco's most exciting artists, Jos Maldonado and Karen Lugo in her New York City debut.

WANT TO GO? $10 per kid, ages 6-16, accompanied by an adult ticket. 212-691-9740.
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Rapunzel

WHEN: Saturday, Jun. 25, 2pm
WHERE: Galli Theater, 74 Warren Street, Tribeca, NY
AGES: 5-12
WHAT: When a husband sneaks into a garden for his wife he makes a promise to a witch. Will his promise be kept and his daughter doomed to live in a tower or will a prince come along and save her from her fate? WANT TO GO? $25; $20 kids. 917-855-1095.
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Summer Sundays: The Rock and Roll Playhouse FREE

WHEN: Sunday, Jun. 26, 11am-12pm
WHERE: Rockefeller Center Plaza, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Midtown, NY
AGES: Newborn-5
WHAT:

The Rock and Roll Playhouse event is part of Summer Sundays at Rockefeller Center! Dance, play and rock out with the band at Rockefeller Center's live singalong series! Summer Sundays include family-friendly programming for all to enjoy. Beginning at 11 am on Center Plaza every Sunday, families can sing, learn, play and create with musical performers, artists, and other special guests. Select Rockefeller Center retailers and restaurants will also join in on the fun, offering special treats and experiences the whole family can enjoy!

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Summer Sundays: The Rock and Roll Playhouse FREE

WHEN: Sunday, Jun. 26, 11am-12pm
WHERE: Rockefeller Center Plaza, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Midtown, NY
AGES: Newborn-5
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