International Talk Like A Pirate Day

Ahoy there, mateys! Did you know that Thursday, September 19th is International Talk Like A Pirate Day? Arr, that’s right—there is indeed an entire day devoted to speaking like the scallywags of the sea. Little landlubbers are sure to be excited about this eccentric celebration, so you might want to prepare accordingly. We’ve rounded up some pirate-themed booty that will have the whole family saying “yo-ho-ho” in no time.

Modern Moose Pirate Clock
This 3-D wooden wall and shelf clock will certainly keep the pirate party going. You can’t help but smile when you check the time and see this peg-legged little guy staring back at you. Plus, you’ve got to admit that the bird is a pretty cute touch. $36, modmoose.com

LEGO Duplo Jake’s Pirate Ship Bucky
Young pirates can get into the seafaring spirit while trying to prevent Captain Hook from sneaking onto a pirate ship to steal treasure. Protect Jake’s pirate ship, Bucky, by keeping watch from the turning lookout tower, firing the cannon, and hoisting the sail to keep Captain Hook at bay with this toy from Disney’s Jake and the Never Land Pirates animated series. $39.97, amazon.com

Playmobil Carrying Case Pirates
Carry your pirates wherever you go with this My Take Along: Carrying Case Pirates toy. The transportable assortment of pirate-themed pieces is fun for kids and can be put away quickly and easily, making it the perfect on-the-go way to celebrate a whole day devoted to talking like pirates. $10.99, playmobil.us

Land of Nod Yo Ho Pirate Throw Pillow
A subtle way to bring some pirate-inspired style into your home, this pillow is the perfect decorative accent. The skull-and-crossbones printed design is sure to give the kids’ rooms a bit of edge for this year’s Talk Like A Pirate Day. $19, landofnod.com

SuperMe Pirate Patch
If you have a SuperMe backpack, check out this shield-shaped inter-changeable pirate patch. With one design available for girls and another for boys, these velcro patches are a great way to add a bit of excitement to your kids’ bags before heading off to school on Thursday. $5, supermehero.com

Gaga Madness

Gaga is the hottest new sport in NYC. We've taken the fun of GAGA and pushed it into overdrive. Energetic coaches, pumped up music, sideline commentary, gear giveaways and more. Stay active and keep fit with this new craze that's sweeping the city.

BAMkids

BAMkids presents adventurous art and ideas for young audiences, igniting the imaginations of creative kids ages 3&mdash;11 with a fun and engaging lineup of workshops, movie matinees, and live performances from around the world. BAM Education connects learning with creativity, engaging imagination by encouraging self-expression through programs for students, teachers, and audiences of all ages. Explore the programs on their website to learn more about their opportunities for creative online engagement!

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.