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World Science Festival
Things to Do, Science
- $
Shhh: Your kids might actually learn something while having fun at this two-day educational celebration. The Ultimate Science Street Fair (June 2) takes over Washington Square Park with interactive exhibits, experiments and games for science enthusiasts....
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Wed May 29
– Sun Jun 2 - Various locations New York
- Street fair is free, event prices vary
Howl! Festival
Museums & Attractions, Dance, Things to Do
- Critics' pick
- Free
Prowl the annual Howl! Festival beginning with a reading of Allen Ginsberg's poem that inspired the arts fest. During the rest of the weekend, the Lower East Side’s bohemian roots are celebrated around Tompkins Square Park (the city’s ’60s counterculture...
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Sat Jun 1
– Sun Jun 2 - Various locations New York
Celebrate Israel Parade
Events & Festivals, Things to Do
- Free
Celebrate the 65th anniversary of Israel's independence with a march down Fifth Avenue featuring floats, musicians, dancers, and more than 100 school groups and civic organizations. Before the parade kicks off, the four-mile Celebrate Israel Run will...
- Sun Jun 2
- Various locations New York
DayLife
Things to Do
- Critics' pick
- Free
This outdoor street fair–the first installment for summer–features the best of LES shops, including Katz's Deli sandwiches and yoga lessons from Yoga High. Youngsters can partake in badminton and urban croquet, or mellow out with face painting. All a...
- Sun Jun 2
- Various locations New York
Museum Mile Festival
Museums & Attractions, Art, Things to Do
- Critics' pick
- Free
Now in its 35th year, New York’s biggest block party hits town once more, offering free access to ten museums (from the Met to the Guggenheim) along a car-free mile sprinkled with music, art and entertainment. Kids can color up the sidewalk with chalk,...
- Tue Jun 11
- Various locations New York
Puppetry Arts 5th Avenue Family Festival
Theater, Things to Do
- Free
Head down Fifth Ave to 4th St and you'll stumble upon puppet-making, t-shirt decorating and tons of delicious festy food. Kids can even snag a photo op with a real, live Star Wars character. Proceeds benefit Puppetry Arts and their Youth Empowerment Program...
- Sat Jun 15
- Various locations New York
Make Music New York
Chamber, Choral, Opera, Post-classical, Things to Do
- Critics' pick
- Free
Musicians flood NYC's public spaces during this daylong, citywide, entirely free festival. Visit makemusicny.org for the full lineup of events and happenings spanning the five boroughs, which include a concert of Beck's 2012 sheet music album, 144 singers...
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Fri Jun 21
– Sat Jun 22 - Various locations New York
Bastille Day on 60th Street
Food & drink, Things to Do
- Critics' pick
- Free
The fireworks from the Fourth of July have barely cooled, but midtown is ready to celebrate France’s Independence Day with face painting, can-can dancers, live music, pétanque, and wine-and-cheese tastings for Mom and Dad. And of course, kids can munch...
- Sun Jul 14
- Various locations New York
Harlem Week: NYC Children's Festival
Hip-hop, Modern, Tap, Events & Festivals, Things to Do, Arts & crafts, Performance & entertainment
- Free
Enjoy the last stretch of summer by celebrating Harlem's rich culture at this annual event that promises live music, dance troupes, step shows, double-dutch competitions, arts and crafts and storytelling. Visit harlemweek.com for a complete schedule....
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Sat Aug 17
– Sun Aug 18 - Various locations New York
ING New York City Marathon
Things to Do
- Critics' pick
- Free
Your kids aren't ready to run 26 miles, but they can have a ball watching others take on the challenge. See thousands of runners race from Staten Island to Central Park and keep an eye out for celebrity entrants. All ages.
- Sun Nov 3
- Various locations New York, New York
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