You don’t need to have received an owl-delivered letter by your 11th birthday to join this magical community of folks who love Harry Potter just as much as you do. The self-proclaimed “largest HP fan club in the world” meets about once a week for activities like themed bingo and trivia, field trips, cosplay and, as if that isn’t nerdy enough, long, heated discussions on individual characters from the series. Grab your butterbeer and geek out with fellow Potterheads on July 14 when wizard-loving members take in the sexy splendor that is Hotsy Totsy Burlesque Presents: Harry Potter! at the Slipper Room (167 Orchard St; 212-253-7246, slipperroom.com. 8pm; $10). Various locations (meetup.com/TGTSNBN). Various dates and times; free to join.
One of the best things about the city that never sleeps? You also never have to grow up. We’ve rounded up tons of cool activities most associated with kids that are oh-so-awesome to enjoy as an adult. NYC invites you to pair skee-ball, shuffleboard and ping pong with booze at its many bars with games. Or how about an adult sleepover (no, not that kind of adult sleepover) in one of our cool NYC parks? Or perhaps you’d like to embrace your inner-child on the raceway while visiting one of the best New York beaches. NYC really is a true playground for adults. Recapture some of that youthfulness with these great activities.