A Child Grows Event Picks
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
La
Tourette Park hosts an old-fashioned community celebration on the 4th of July. They will host activities such as
pinwheel making, a children’s pinwheel parade, Victorian paper
fireworks, and an ice cream churning demonstration and tasting. Bring a
pie to enter in the pie-baking contest! 718.351.1611 http://www.nycgovparks.org The celebration is from 11am-5pm. La Tourette Park 441 Clarke Avenue Staten Island, NY 10306
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If you want to see the Macy’s fireworks- here is the scoop:
Macy’s
annual 4th of July extravaganza – the nation’s largest – is a big crowd
pleaser, and that, of course, means crowds! In addition to the Seaport – you can
enter the FDR Drive at 23rd, 38th, and 42nd Streets (handicapped access
is at 38th) – and arrive early to ensure your place. The lower FDR
drive is accessible at Manhattan Civic Center (Brooklyn Bridge/Pearl
Street exit ramp). In Queens, check the view along the river from Long Island City. On the Brooklyn side of the East River, Greenpoint
is the place to be. Take the E or F train to Queens Plaza and transfer
to the G train, getting off at Greenpoint Avenue. Walk east to West
Street, turn right at the dead end, and walk three blocks to India
Street. Left to the pier. Another option is the Promenade in Brooklyn Heights. Or watch the southern East River show from Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park. Bring a radio tuned to 1010 WINS for musical accompaniment 212.494.4495 http://www.macys.com The FDR open to pedestrians 7pm; Fireboat Water Show 7:15pm; Fireworks @9:25pm (this listing info is from www.parentsconnect.com- thanks!)
However, if the idea of elbowing your way onto the FDR Drive makes you shudder,
consider a trip to the southern end of Roosevelt, from whence you can
watch the works just as well. Entertainment is included, too – face
painting, balloon twisting, juggling, and music. Advance ticketing is
strongly recommended and can be purchased online in advance or picked up in person (cash only, if available) at the gate. http://www.rioc.com Gates open 5pm; Fireworks 9pm The cost is $20 Roosevelt Island New York, NY 10044 (this listing info is from www.parentsconnect.com- thanks!)
PLG Arts performs a short version of "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" at the Imagination Playground for kids of all ages. When
a group of construction workers comes to Prospect Park, they stumble
upon a battle between the King and Queen of the Fairies. Saturdays at 11 a.m.: July 5, 12, 19
Sundays at 3 p.m.: July 6, 13, 20 At the Imagination Playground. Click here to see the Imagination Playground on our Interactive Map. (this listing info is from www.parentsconnect.com- thanks!)
Saturday, July 5, 1 p.m. is Freedom Celebration.
Slavery
ended in New York on July 4, 1827, and for years July 5 was a day to
celebrate emancipation with parades and fancy dinners. This year, head
over to Lefferts and learn about the history of this event with an
illustrated talk by historian Dr. Sherrill D. Wilson and drum music by
Heritage O.P. End the afternoon by making musical instruments and
decorating your clothing for a noisy and proud march recalling the days
of the first generations of free African- Americans in New York. Lefferts Historic House.
The JellyNYC Pool PARTIES return to McCarren Pool in Williamsburg for a third
summer of fun. Play dodge ball, slip-n-slide, eat food, ice
cream, bands, fans, families and kids of all ages and much more. Free admission. Sunday, Jul 6 from 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m and every Sunday until August 24th. (This listing is
from www.gocitykids.com- thanks!)
Fun bluegrass band Astrograss concert is playing at Prospect Park at the Old Stone House on Tuesday, July 8th from 6pm-7:30pm
http://www.theoldstonehouse.org 5th Avenue and 4th Street JJ Byrne Park
Brooklyn, NY 11215
I have seen the Give and Take Jugglers in the park before and they are pretty hilarious. They will be at the Van Cortland Park on Wednesday, July 09, 2008 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The Give & Take Jugglers are a family-oriented vaudeville act that will be at the Playground for All Childrern at Bruckner Blvd. Middletown Rd.
Open now until October 5th you have a chance to play miniature golf on Governors Island. Each hole has been designed by an artist. It is a nine-hole mini golf course that is free and open to the public. Each hole has been
conceived, constructed and installed by a different artist or group of
artists, all variations on the theme "City of Dreams." www.figmentnyc.org/minigolf
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,July 5th and Sunday, June 6th, 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
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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
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There are some awesome exhibits at the American Museum of Natural History.
There is a Lizard and Snakes exhibit (with 60 live animals), the "Horses" exhibit which got a fabulous writeup
in the New York Times and lastly the Imax film Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure
- In this thrilling large-format film, travel back 82 million years to
a time when strange creatures filled the seas that once covered what is
now the middle of North America.
P.S. ——The Horse exhibit is definitely an exhibit for older
kids as it is fairly static.
This sounds like a must-do event to me. On Wednesday, July 9th is Brooklyn’s
annual Festa del Giglio stretches over a week and a half and features a
parade with a 65-foot tall structure hoisted above the streets of
Williamsburg, carnival rides, live music, and Italian cuisine. North
8th and Havemeyer Streets. 718.384.0223 http://www.olmcfeast.com Ongoing Daily 7/9/08 – 7/20/08; check with location for exceptions. Free; bring cash for rides and food. 275 N 8th Street Brooklyn, NY 11211 (This listing is
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Called the “social event of the season for the ‘under eight’ crowd,” over 200 people attended the Carroll Park Concert Series’ first show. And so the series continues next week. Lloyd Miller (of the Deedle Deedle Dees) will perform this Wednesday, July 9th at 4 pm. Visit www.thedeedledeedledess.com for more info.They will have arts and crafts, including face painting and t-shirt decorating, as well as food and drinks, so you might like to arrive with a bit of pocket money! All proceeds benefit The Committee to Improve Carroll Park. All concerts are, weather permitting, at: Carroll Park, President Street at Smith Street in Carroll Gardens (Take the F train to the Carroll St. Stop)
www.carrollparkbrooklyn.org/concerts
Related Posts:
- What to do for 4th of July weekend in NYC and Brooklyn (July 1st, 2010)
- A Child Grows Event Picks Additions (December 3rd, 2008)
- A Child Grows Event Picks (November 12th, 2008)
