Things to do with kids in NYC this weekend

Buzz on over to the Bronx for this all-things-bees weekend. Meet beekeepers, learn how the fuzzy fliers go from hive to honey and see how the sweet stuff gets extracted, then sample artisanal honey. Afterward, try your hand at making a set of beeswax candles. Get the full lineup on Wave Hill's website. All ages.   

While the weather is warm, get out and enjoy some family time with Greenwood Park Beer Garden's monthly kid-friendly dance party. While the little ones show off their moves, and enjoy fun games and activities, parents can relax with a cold Frose. Don't worry if you get hungry after hitting the dance floor — Greenwood Park also offers plenty of tasty lunch options.  Ages 2–11. 

Curious about what's crawling on the floor of the East River? Find out at Brooklyn Bridge Park! The new fishing clinics, which take place at Pier 5, will teach attendees attendees the fundamentals of line fishing and ecology. All fish caught will be returned. All ages.  

Did someone say "free ice cream"? As summer comes to a close, indulge in a delicious scoop at no cost! Austin-based NadaMoo! traveled all the way from Texas to delight New Yorkers with four delicious flavors: The Rockiest Road, Birthday Cake Cookie Dough, Peach Cobbler and Lotta Mint Chip. Here's when and where to score a free taste of the dairy-free ice cream this weekend:  Saturday, Aug 17 from noon–3pm at Screamer's Pizzeria in Brooklyn (620 Manhattan Ave)  Sunday, Aug 18 from 11am–3pm at Orchard Grocer in Manhattan (78 Orchard St) 

Kids won't sweat the back-to-school season thanks to this super-cool gaming extravaganza. Nintendo's seasonal event will feature giveaways, demos with the Nintendo Labo: VR Kit, photo ops with everyone's favorite Italian race car driver and design challenges in Super Mario Maker 2. All ages. 

No your eyes aren't playing tricks on you: "SuperReal," NYC's latest pop-up experience, is essentially a living dream! The brainchild of Moment Factory and Cipriani, this new photo-worthy attraction features wonky, colorful immersive installations like a fairylike flower garden that'll transport you to another realm. All ages. 

Venture down to the Williamsburg waterfront for summer Sunday Domino Park events! On select dates, the park will host a variety of entertaining functions such as reading, singing and dancing. On Aug 18, Songs for Seeds will host an interactive class for children, newborn to 6 years old, to sing, dance and play along with a live band. Kids will have the opportunity to play with drums, guitars, keyboards, and other instruments from around the world. Through seven different activities, teachers will show kids music and language from different cultures from around the globe—giving them the chance to create magnetic art murals as well as witness amazing magic tricks. Ages 0 and up. 

Rockefeller Center will be your new wellness hub. On Saturdays until Aug 31, the iconic attraction will host outdoor family-friendly activities, including a kids' dance class on the 10th and 24th at 11am as well as pilates, barre-less barre and other classes at various times. These offerings will be hosted on a rotating weekly basis at 9am at Rockefeller Plaza, located between 49th and 50th Sts and 5th and 6th Aves. All ages. 

Celebrate an Off-Broadway sensation with an interactive exhibit at MCNY! Learn all about your favorite blue New Yorkers who have been entertaining theater-goers with wild antics, paint and original percussion instruments. Visitors can give the PVC pipe a try, just like the Blue Man Group. Be sure to catch your favorite fellas at the Museum's Uptown Bounce event on Aug 7. All ages. 

This is one event parents might enjoy just as much as the kids...maybe even more so. Rock & Roll Playhouse is a family-friendly concert series that introduces littles to the greats—The Beatles, Queen, U2, to name a few—as the house band plays some of the most popular tunes. The weekend happening adds a few kid-friendly elements such as stories and crafts to make the program extra epic. All events in Industry City (Saturdays at 12:30pm) are free, but tickets are required. Shows at Brooklyn Bowl (Sundays at noon) are $12. Head to the event's website for a full lineup. Head to Rockfeller Center (Rockefeller Plaza, located between 49th and 50th Sts and 5th and 6th Ave) on July 27 at 11am for a midtown jam fest!

NYPL is bringing back a beloved service of yesteryear with three new bookmobiles! While various "travelling libraries" were used over the library's 124-year history, its been decades since the last time one has been in service. These new bookmobiles will each be capable of carrying a 1,000 books and will be popping up in locations in The Bronx, Staten Island and Manhattan. 

The venerable epicurean extravaganza spends Saturdays in Williamsburg and Sundays in Prospect Park. No matter your preference, there's a little something for everyone. While kids can delight in sweets like fried cookie dough, those with a more expansive palate can opt for offerings such as seafood from Lobsterdamus, Boutros' pork shawarma tacos or PopdUp brewed teas, among seemingly hundreds of other dishes. This year, the new Pizza Cupcake and Fluffies Soufflé Pancakes (available Saturdays and Sundays) will be on hand to wow visitors! Note that admission to the food fest is free, but each vendor charges various prices. All ages. 

At the nation's largest science playground, tots learn about technology as they slide and seesaw, climb a giant spiderweb, romp in sand pits and wind their way around big trees. Be sure to bring shoes that can get wet—the water play area is a real highlight of any visit. Note that this feature is weather-permitting. The playground closes at 4pm in November. Ages 6 and up.

Advertised as the "biggest, most realistic dinosaur ride in America," the new attraction shuttles families (with narration) through a wooded area packed with 40 ultra-realistic (read: gigantic) animatronic dinosaurs. One of the most notable features will certainly be the two towering Tyrannosaurus rex—as well as the vegetarian Omeisaurus that stretches an impressive 60 feet long. And to make things as realistic as possible, the Bronx Zoo teamed up with a paleontologist from the American Museum of Natural History—Don Lessem even served as an advisor on the original Jurassic Park! The experience is topped off with an ADA-accessible fossil dig area for kids to play in, plus some additional dino-themed activities around the zoo. All ages. 

New York City is going to be treated to a dose of color thanks to "DreamWorks Trolls the Experience." When little visitors enter the 90-minute walkthrough exhibit, they'll fall in love with a bunch of exciting features. Poppy's Party Room will include augmented reality and 3D technology in the midst of musical fun. Before getting wrapped up in the hustle and bustle of Troll Village and playing in the life-size Caterbus, youngsters will want to hit the bright, imaginative Hair-We-Go Salon and Barbershop—which is sure to be an Instagram hit for moms and dads. This will be open until Sept 2, 2019 All ages. 

Prepare to dig deep like a true paleontologist thanks to "T. Rex: The Ultimate Predator." The Museum of Natural History's new exhibit will give visitors a peek into how the massive creatures came to be. Patrons will get a good look at the new findings about the tyrannosaurs genus, with a special focus on our main man, the T. rex. Unlike what people may think—and what movies led us to believe—T. rex is simply one part of the species' 100-million-year evolution. Who knew that tyrannosaurs species actually include small, agile creatures? For real! All ages. 

NYC's museum dedicated to all-things espionage will soon shed some light on 007. The first James Bond exhibit in New York examines the creativity that went into bringing the movies to life. Car aficionados: You'll be pleased to know that Bond's Aston Martin DB5 will on display. There are also many interactive components to the exhibit: You can check out gadgets and gizmos in the Q's lab, get a behind-the-scenes look at how the Skyfall finale came to be and so much more. All ages. 

Travel deep beneath the Ocean's surface to discover what lurks in the dark, cold depths of the sea with this special exhibit. Visitors learn about the new, cutting edge technologies like robotics, satellite monitoring, miniaturization, and high-definition imaging that scientists use to explore the ocean's vast realm. They can also see some of the new discoveries, like a new island forming near Hawaii and the behaviors of deep sea animals. The exhibit features mesmerizing displays, like a floor-to-ceiling array of biofluorescent species (animals that absorb and re-emit light) and a virtual ride in a submersible. All ages. 

The New York Hall of Science will take you out of this world when summer begins—and you don't even need to get out of Queens! In honor of the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, the museum is delving into aviation and aerospace. Visitors can expect a group flying experience via motion-sensing technology, a simulated wind tunnel test, theater presentations and more. This exhibition is presented by Boeing and produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. Learn more at nysci.org. All ages. 

In an age where we rely on some type of device to fulfill a task, a group of international contemporary artists take a step back. "Useless: Machines for Dreaming, Thinking, and Seeing," is an exhibit that will feature a variety of unique pieces that ultimately puts utility in question. All ages.  

Although the spotlight is oftentimes on the dinosaurs, the Museum of Natural History wants to give patrons a chance to experience life under the waves, too, not just on land during prehistoric times. Thanks to the new film, Oceans: Our Blue Planet, musumer-goers can journey with the OceanX research vessel Alucia as it uncovers what's lurking beneath the sea. This film will be shown daily in the Museum’s Samuel J. and Ethel LeFrak Theater in 2D at 11:30am and 4:30pm, and in 3D at 10:30am and 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30pm. The schedule is subject to change. All ages. 

Batter up! NYC will mark the centennial of Jackie Robinson’s birth with a grand-slam exhibit. The collection of never-before-seen images, Look magazine spreads and personal memorabilia such as home movies will provide a glimpse into the life of the Brooklyn Dodgers MVP, all while exploring the media’s portrayal of the iconic figure. All ages. 

Step inside the world of senses in this funhouse-like exhibtion at AMNH. There are eleven unique galleries in all. You’ll be able to explore how real our “reality” is (and what it’s shaped by.) And what our mind tells us through our different senses. Step into a room that tests your balance as the walls will appear to wave and ripple, through your feet tell you otherwise. Fly through a garden seen through the eyes of a bee or butterfly to learn how other animals experience flowers. Take a smell test and learn how what we think is one scent really is a symphony of different smells. There will also be a live presentation on why our senses are necessary for survival, how our senses are different from other animals and why human perception is unique. All ages.

If you have trouble packing your suitcase before a trip, wait until you find out what astronauts have to bring when they head to outer space! During this year’s annual Space & Science Festival, the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum will host an exhibit, "Personal Space," dedicated to all of the personal items that astronauts bring along for the trip. Astronauts who will be featured in this exhibit include Mike Massimino, Dr. Ellen Baker and more. All ages. 

The museum opens up its doors every Sunday for family-friendly activities revolving around various themes. Not only do little ones get to explore their creativity and learn a bit more about particular topics, but they also can revel in the fact that they can take home their work after a day of working on a masterpiece. In March, the museum is celebrating Holi, the Hindu spring festival of colors and love, by inviting families to create their own handmade paper that use bring and vibrant hues. Ages 3 and up.

Macy's is kicking the summer fun into high gear. STORY, the brand's immersive shopping experience, is helping visitors make the most out of the season with its new theme, Outdoor. This project curates products in a variety of areas—kids, fashion, home decor, to name a few—and offers exciting activities such as indoor gardening and a flower crown workshop. Learn more about the theme here. All ages. 

This summer, embrace patriotism with the New-York Historical Society's "Revolutionary Summer" exhibit. Patrons will journey back in time and take a glimpse at a replica of an outdoor Continental Army encampment, a replica of George Washington’s tent headquarters, view 18th-century artifacts and more. Visit the museum's website for a list of themed-programming for families, including a scavenger hunt, trivia and more. All ages. 

Visitors will gain a deeper understanding of Mexican history and culture through a new perspective thanks to arist Justin Favela. His piece, "Recuérdame," recreates popular landscapes with a unique touch courtesy of piñata-cut tissue paper. There will be a variety of additional family programming in conjunction with "Recuérdame." To learn more, click here. All ages. 

The New York Botanical Garden found a muse for its new exhibit. Through a display of drawings, paintings, textiles and other media, the venue will pay tribute to the work of Roberto Burle Marx, a Brazilian artist and plant conservationist. To accompany the exhibit, NYBG will also host a variety of programs—live performances of Brazilian music and dance, poetry walks and more—that celebrate Marx's work. All ages.