For this third week of July, we’ve selected a diverse assortment of events. Space and science enthusiasts, Native American dance fans, kids’ music and poetry aficionados, and sprinkler seekers will rejoice at our selection of family-friendly activities. Have a ton of summertime fun!
Thursday, July 23-Sunday, July 26
Space & Science Festival
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Various times
This weekend join the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum for its fourth annual Space & Science Festival! This four-day celebration of the galaxy will feature tours, pier displays, presentations, a visit from former NASA astronaut Pamela Melroy, and more. Families will especially love the free screening of “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” (rated PG-13) on Thursday evening and Family Astronomy Night on Friday evening, during which all ages can view the stars using the museum’s telescopes and enjoy a performance re-creating the Apollo 11 moon landing. Pier activities, movie screening, and Family Astronomy Night (preregistration required) are free. All other activities are free with museum admission.
Friday, July 24-Sunday, July 26
Thunderbird American Indian Mid-Summer Pow Wow
Queens County Farm Museum
Various times
The Thunderbird American Indian Mid-Summer Pow Wow is back at Queens County Farm Museum! This year, the Pow Wow will feature a three-day Native American dance competition (with more than 40 tribes participating), handmade arts and crafts, jewelry, and traditional food. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 12 and under.
Saturday, July 25
Dan Zanes and Friends
The Bronx Zoo
11:30am & 2pm
Grammy-winner Dan Zanes will perform his only big outdoor show of the summer this Saturday at the Bronx Zoo! Come hear his band Dan Zanes and Friends perform their acclaimed 21st Century social music, reflecting a broad range of influences including sea shanties, North American and West Indian folk music, early rock-and-roll, and more. Performances will be held at 11:30am and 2pm. Tickets are free with zoo admission.
Sprinkler Day
Asphalt Green
1pm-3pm
This Saturday, get some relief from the summer heat at Asphalt Green’s annual Sprinkler Day. Starting at 1pm, your kids can frolic in the sprinkler spray on the outdoor field. Don’t forget to bring a towel, and grab a free flavored ice on your way out! This event is free.
Saturday, July 25-Sunday, July 26
New York City Poetry Festival
Governors Island
11am-6pm
Children ages 2-18 are invited to Governors Island for the NYC Children’s Poetry Festival (part of the New York City Poetry Festival), sponsored by Writopia Lab, an organization that runs creative writing workshops for kids and teens. During this weekend of inspiration, communication, and fun, kids are invited to share their original work on the kids-only stage. For younger children, there will also be book readings, a Poetree Forest (a land of balloons that children can illustrate and write poems on), plus a handmade teepee village to inspire young imaginations. Meanwhile, parents can listen to readings performed on three different stages. This event is free and will be held rain or shine.
