Have you or your family ever wanted to try kayaking? This weekend is your chance- and you don’t even have to leave New York.  On Saturday, June 28th and Sunday, June 29th, Families can join the Downtown Boathouse
for 20-minute instructional paddles, and explore the Hudson River by
kayak. Participants should wear bathing suits or shorts and a t-shirt,
and must know how to swim. Meet at the 71st Street Soccer Field,
Riverside Park South. First come, first served and it runs from 10am-5pm. http://www.riversideparkfund.org (This listing is
from www.gocitykids.com- thanks!)

Saturday, June 28th is an awesome book festival in Central Park. You can browse books, listen to music and author readings, and check
out numerous food vendors. The fest is set up in front of the Naumburg
Bandshell, located near the Bethesda Fountain at the Eastern end of the
park. http://newyork…
      .brinkster.net Time: 10am-6pm. It is free of course, except the books that you load up on! Central Park 14 E 60th Street  New York, NY 10022 (This listing is
from www.gocitykids.com- thanks!)

Southpaw is having an Expo called "The Unlimited Enthusiasm 2008" on Saturday, June 28th, It is an
all-ages show that features Harry and the Potters, Math the Band, and Uncle
Monsterface. Purchase tickets in advance or take a chance at the door.
718.230.0236 http://www.spsounds.com  Time: 2pm; Doors open 1pm
Cost: $15  Southpaw  125 Fifth Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11215. (This listing is
from www.gocitykids.com- thanks!)

Partnering with the Center for Architecture Foundation and Lefferts Historic House , Open House New York Kids! presents free workshops in Prospect Park taught by built environment educator, Jane Cowan. These interactive workshops offer hands-on art activities focused on one of three elements: shape, color or texture. Open to kids ages 4-5.  On Saturday, June 28, 2008, the workshops are: Shapes: 10:00 – 11:00 am
Textures: 11:00 – 12:00pm
Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park,
95 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Flatbush Avenue at Empire Boulevard/Ocean Avenue
For more information, please email [email protected] or call 212.991.6470 . Registration is requested but drop-ins are welcome!

Saturday, June 28th, Audra Rox will be at McCarren Park in Williamsburg.  The concert will be at the Park House at 11:30 am and it is free!  The Park House at McCarren Park is located near the corner of Lorimer and Bedford Sts. This is Park Moms’ annual spring series for kids.
Nassau Ave, Bayard, Leonard & N. 12 Street , Brooklyn, NY 11222 (This listing is
from www.gocitykids.com- thanks!)

This Sunday, June 29th and every Sunday until July 20th is Family Fun Day at Belmont Park from 12–4pm. You can find pony rides, petting zoos, face painting,
clowns, characters, bounce houses, family shows, and more….http://www.nyra.com.  516.488.6000, ex 3306.  Adults $2; Children (under 12) free; $1 charitable donation for Pony Rides.  Belmont Park  2150 Hempstead Turnpike  Elmont, NY 11003  (This listing is
from www.gocitykids.com- thanks!)

This is an unusual "Event Pick" for me to choose, but I thought it was interesting. PBS and NOVA contacted me as they are searching for a couple to be subjects of a new NOVA program.
Normally I wouldn’t post something like this, but I thought it could
benefit a couple out there. Here is what PBS/NOVA are looking for…..
"PBS is making a documentary about relationships, and we’re looking for
a couple who want to go into couples therapy – free therapy will be
provided by a renowned Columbia University professor and licensed
clinical psychologist with more than 25 years experience (sessions
valued at $350/hour, and up to 20 sessions on offer). If you’re
interested in participating, please email us at [email protected]
and put "mommypoppins – marriage therapy" in the subject line. We are
very respectful filmmakers working for the series NOVA; we will not
influence the direction of your therapy, or interfere with the natural
course of the therapy in any way. Our aim is to demystify therapy, and
explore the ways that people can work to make things better.”  This
series is being co-produced by the PBS science series NOVA (based at
WGBH in Boston), Vulcan Productions (founded by Paul Allen in Seattle),
and Kunhardt Productions (located in New York City).  For over 30
years, NOVA has produced award-winning science programming, earning
many journalism and documentary film awards including The Peabody,
Emmys and DuPont-Columbia awards.  Vulcan has co-produced a number of
PBS specials including Rx for Survival, Evolution, The Blues, and No
Direction Home: Bob Dylan.  Over the past 20 years, Kunhardt has made
documentaries on history, current affairs and science."

 
Are you craving a summer carnival without the incovenience of
travel? All summer long (May 24- Sept.7) there are rides, entertainment and the typical
carney games at Wollman Rink. Papa Tree hates this kind of thing, but I
love it. If you are like me, this might interest you.  (This listing is
from www.gocitykids.com- thanks!) A
mini-amusement park is up and running in Central Park’s Wollman Rink. A
wide assortment of rides, games, and food for the whole family includes
a Family Swinger, Samba Balloon, Aeromax, Convoy, Kite Flyer, Mini Tea
Cup, and Mini Mouse Coaster. Children under 36 inches tall are admitted
free with paid adult ticket. 212.982.2229; http://www.victoriangardensnyc.com  Ages: 2 to 12  Time: Mon-Thu 11am-7pm; Fri 11am-8pm; Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 10am-8pm  Cost: Mon-Fri $6.50; Sat-Sun $7.50 (admission only; rides additional); under 36", free with adult

Bright Ideas’ is holding 4th of July workshops on Monday June 30 @ 2:00pm and Wednesday  July 2nd @ 2:00.
They will be making banners, flags and other decorations on the 4th of
July theme. Children will learn to re-use, recycle and have fun with
common items. The classes last approximately 1 hour and are for ages
4-12.  The cost is $9.00/$15 for 2 children. For more information and
reservations call 718 701 2634

The Borough Park Library has a fun story/drama hour. You can act out your favorite stories on Thursdays, Jul 3 & 17, 1:30 PM. The Borough Park Library is at 1265 43rd Street, 718.437.4085

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