Eight Great Ways To Celebrate & Eat On Bastille Day This Year

Bastille Day, or French National Day as it’s known in France, is coming up on Tuesday, July 14, and the city is getting ready to celebrate all things French. Check out these eight family-friendly ways to celebrate and learn about French culture as Bastille Day approaches.

Bastille Day on 60th Street
12–5 pm, Sunday, July 12
60th Street between 5th Avenue and Lexington
Spend Bastille Day by celebrating at New York City’s ultimate street fair in honor of the French holiday, presented by the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF)! With champagne tastings, free film screenings, and a chance to win a free trip to Paris you can’t miss out on this fun-filled Francophone afternoon. bastilledayny.com

French Restaurant Week
July 13–July 19
In celebration of Bastille Day, New York City’s best French restaurants have gathered together to host French Restaurant Week. With a selection of more than 30 fabulous restaurants, you can’t miss this opportunity to enjoy dinner prix-fixe menus all over the city. frenchrestaurantweek.com

Macarons Map
We love Time Out’s roundup of the perfect patisseries to hit this summer for a delectable French macaron. Make sure to check out at least one of these yummy spots this Bastille Day! timeout.com

Films on the Green
Join Films on the Green for its eighth annual film festival, exclusively featuring French films with free, outdoor movie screenings all summer. Sponsored by the Cultural Services of the French Embassy, FACE Foundation and the City of New York Parks & Recreation, Films on the Green takes place in more than five different locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn. frenchculture.org

Juliette Restaurant
Get your expat on with Juliette’s French-inspired menu, featuring the yummiest pommes frites Williamsburg has to offer. Sit inside in the airy dining room with ivy hanging from the walls and skylight ceiling or sit on the patio and enjoy happy hour with a view. juliettewilliamsburg.com

Aedes de Venustas
Enjoy some French scents and other goodies at this adorable Parisian enclave in Manhattan’s West Village. Inspired by the typical French pharmacy, Aedes de Venustas features bath oils, hair care and other self-care products. aedes.com

Carré D’Artistes NYC
Carré D’Artistes brings the flare of French museums to this quaint West Village gallery. Enjoy some of the beautiful pieces or bring your kids to the children’s artist workshop on the last Wednesday of every month at 6pm and 7 pm. carredartistesnyc.com

Eric Kayser Artisan Boulanger
Get your French fill with the best Parisian pastries in New York City at Eric Kayser Artisan Boulanger, originally located in the heart of Paris. Voted best baguette in 2013 by New York Magazine, you’ll feel like you landed yourself at a bakery on L’Avenue des Champs. maison-kayser-usa.com

British Swim School - Long Island

The premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months through adults.&nbsp; British Swim School uses gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help people of all experience levels become safer, stronger swimmers. British Swim School&rsquo;s safe, fun, and effective instructional program has made it the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Come see the British Swim School difference!

This Is Cooperstown

Nicknamed America's hometown, Cooperstown has small-town charm and world-class attractions including the National Baseball Hall of Fame &amp; Museum, a must-see for fans of the game and the ultimate homage to America's Pastime. Discover fine, folk, and Native American art at Fenimore Art Museum, acclaimed and varied performances at the Glimmerglass Festival, craft beer at Brewery Ommegang and Red Shed Brewery, fresh cider from the Fly Creek Cider Mill, great restaurants, four-season events, and outdoor fun.

New York Society of Play Summer Camp and Classes

Summer Game Camp There are many who do not feel safe sending their children back out into the world with summer camp, this year. To serve those parents and keep the children connected and stimulated during this challenging time, we are offering NYSP Digital Summer Camp. The name of the game with NYSP Summer Camp is community. We have made a large effort to make our camp feel like a living space, with features including &ndash; - Role-Playing games familiar and new, led by our master storytellers! - Enriching electives such as Chess, World Building, Character Acting, Crafts, Drawing, and more! - Discussion and media screening rooms during lunch! - A digital campus! - Moderated chat hours! &nbsp; Join us for a summer of games, friends, and more! Mon - Fri 10am - 2:30pm &nbsp; Roleplay Expeditions: Dungeons &amp; Dragons No experience is required to join one of our Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our game masters have pre-made character sheets, so you'll be able to start playing the game right away! We adapt the rules of traditional Dungeons &amp; Dragons to make them more approachable to children of various ages. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop!&nbsp; &nbsp; Public games meet once per week, with different groups every time. Private games meet 1 to 2 times per week with the same group of kids. Since the players and the storyteller in the group are consistent, this enables us to tell epic tales of adventure together! &nbsp; Dungeons &amp; Dragons Junior No experience is required to join one of our drop-in Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our Dungeons &amp; Dragons Jr. game provides a D&amp;D storytelling experience without character sheets. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop! A great way to introduce young children to D&amp;D so they can eventually move onto the main game.