Father’s Day at the Children’s Museum of the Arts
June 15-June 22 (except June 16), various times
Cost of admission; Free for fathers on June 21
All ages
The Children’s Museum of the Arts is offering a host of events that allow families to participate in Father’s Day crafts. These events will let children make crafts with their family or make something to bring home to dad. Children can create family photo albums, DIY ties, busts of dad, and more. 103 Charlton Street, Manhattan, cmany.org
Meal & Memories With Dad at American Girl Place
June 19
$47 per person
Ages 8+
Share some father-daughter time over food and games at the American Girl Place. Fathers and daughters can play dice games, make craft frames, and have a photo of them taken at their table that they can put in their hand-made frames. They will also share a delicious meal. 609 5th Avenue, Manhattan, americangirl.com
Canciones de mi Padre at the New York Botanical Garden
June 20, 6:30pm-9:30pm
$40 for non-members, $30 for members
All Ages
In keeping with the Mexican heritage focus of their spring Frida Kahlo exhibition, the New York Botanical Garden will host the “Canciones de mi Padre,” or “Songs of My Father,” concert on Daffodil Hill. A throwback concert, The Villalobos Brothers, Gizel Xanath, Humberto Flores, and other artists will honor Linda Ronstadt by performing tunes from her seminal album backed by a full mariachi band. A ticket is good for one complimentary cerveza (beer) or margarita. Guests can get a family dinner from Stephen Starr Events or visit their taco truck. 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, nybg.org
Father’s Day Golf Special At Chelsea Piers
June 21, all day (6:30am-12am)
Free $25 Ball Card with any Ball Card purchase
Ages 5 and up
Bust out your driver with dad at Chelsea Piers’ Golf Club Range and take advantage of their special Father’s Day deal. When a family member purchases any Ball Card, Dad receives a complimentary $25 Ball Card! chelseapiers.com
Salute Dads with Laurie Berkner at Herbert Von King Park
June 21, 4 pm
Free
All Ages
Part of NYC’s Summerstage Festival, children’s musician Laurie Berkner continues her “You and Me Tour” with a father’s day concert. A star on both Nick Jr. and Sprout, Berkner is a force in the “kindie rock” movement. Also playing the concert will be Something Positive, an Afro-Caribbean performing arts and education ensemble, and Brooklyn United Marching Band. 670 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, cityparksfoundation.org
Magic of Motown at George Seuffert Bandshell in Forest Park
June 21, 5 pm to 6 pm
Free
All ages
Take Dad into the past with a concert of Motown classics while enjoying Queens’ Forest Park. Woodhaven Boulevard and Forest Park Drive, Queens, nycgovparks.org
Celebrating Dads: Penguins at New York Aquarium
June 21, 11:30am-12:30pm and 3:30-4:30 pm
Free with admission
All ages – under 14 must be accompanied by parent
Honor your own Dad while learning interesting facts about penguin fathers at this fun and educational event. Your family will learn about how father penguins care for their eggs and chicks, and take the Emperor Penguin challenge. Kids will also make and bring home a penguin craft. 2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, nyaquarium.com
Make Music New York at All Boroughs
June 21, 10am-9pm
Free
All ages
Celebrate dad with a song at one of Make Music New York’s free, outdoor, public concerts across all five boroughs. Musicians of any caliber are welcomed to take part or attend. Events and fixtures include a roving karaoke Clavinova Piano Bar that honors Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday, “Exquisite Corpses,” improvised musical conversations in several graveyards across New York, and more. Pop-up musicals will appear throughout the day, and several different styles of music, from punk to bluegrass to marching bands, will be represented. Makemusicny.org
Pinkertonian Mystery at the New-York Historical Society
June 21, 2-4pm
$35 per person, $30 for members
Ideal for 8+
Live In Theater has extended their Pinkertonian Mystery performance dates to include Father’s Day! In this interactive experience, families get the chance to work as detectives in an 1880s jewel heists as they go through the museum’s galleries. Together, families can try to solve the mystery as they interview witnesses and search for clues. 170 Central Park West at Richard Gilder Way (77th Street), Manhattan, nyhistory.org.
