Picks Of The Week: July 25-27

photo-powwow — The 36th Annual Thunderbird American Indian Mid-Summer Pow Wow at Queens County Farm Museum. From queensfarm.org

Enjoy special family days this weekend with the Free Friday Family Jam at Brooklyn Children’s Museum, an active Family Field Day at Brooklyn Bridge Park, and special activities at the Family Day for Lincoln Center Out of Doors! For music lovers, the South Street Seaport is hosting a Kid/Around event with Rolie Polie Guacamole, while dance enthusiasts won’t want to miss the 36th Annual Thunderbird American Indian Mid-Summer Pow Wow!

Friday, July 25

Free Friday Family Jam
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
12:30pm-1:30pm
All Ages
Join the Brooklyn Children’s Museum this Friday for a festive summer celebration! This Learn and Play Date will encourage families to learn, build, and play by using big Imagination Playground blue blocks. Free

Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27

The 36th Annual Thunderbird American Indian Mid-Summer Pow Wow
Queens County Farm Museum
Various performance times
All Ages
Don’t miss the largest and oldest pow wow in the city! Representing over 40 Indian nations, this three-day event is a spectacular intertribal dance competition held in the apple orchards. Enjoy the performances, then celebrate with Native American arts, crafts, food, and jewelry. Adults $10/$15 weekend pass, Children $5/$7 weekend pass

Saturday, July 26

Pier 5 Family Field Day
Brooklyn Bridge Park
10am-1pm
All Ages
Enjoy the warmer weather at Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Family Field Day! Pier 5 will host energetic activities like potato sack and hula hoop racing, parachute games, soccer lessons, and scrimmage games that the whole family can enjoy! Sneakers are highly recommended. Free

Family Day at Lincoln Center Out of Doors
Various plazas at Lincoln Center
Various times
All Ages
Lincoln Center Out of Doors, a music-filled, three-week celebration at the plazas of Lincoln Center, is hosting a Family Day! At 1pm, A Batalha do Passinho, a teenage dance group from Rio, will lead a comprehensive workshop and dance party outlining beginner moves. At 11am and 2pm, Baby Loves Disco makes a special appearance. Parents and their tots can boogie to a live DJ during this fun afternoon dance party! Free

Sunday, July 27

Kid/Around with Rolie Polie Guacamole
South Street Seaport
2pm-4pm
All Ages
Rock out to the sweet stylings of Rolie Polie Guacamole at South Street Seaport! This family favorite funk/rock/folk band plays children’s music all about eating right, staying active, and living naturally. Kid/Around will also host games and story-time with favorite characters! Free

Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND® New York Resort

Monstrous Family fun returns with Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND&reg; New York Resort! &nbsp; The signature children&rsquo;s Halloween event kicks off October 3rd&nbsp;when the Park transforms into a bewitching party filled with candy, seasonal shows, and Halloween themed LEGO characters. The event runs on all operating dates in October, with all festivities included in general admission. Meet LEGO Monster characters like Spider Lady and Wacky Witch and make your way to the treat stations around the Park. Don&rsquo;t forget your costumes! &nbsp; New for 2024: Monster Party Nights at LEGOLAND New York Hotel! Book a Brick-or-Treat overnight package in October to enjoy extra sweet Halloween-themed fun after a day in the Park. Hotel guests will have the opportunity to eat breakfast with a Monster, participate in themed crafts and LEGO builds, rock out at the Monster Dance Party each night, and more! &nbsp; AWESOME AWAITS at LEGOLAND&reg; New York Resort, the ultimate LEGO&reg; theme park destination, for kids ages two through twelve and their families. Ride, climb, and build your way through seven LEGO themed lands. &nbsp;

Color Me Mine

Color Me Mine Upper West Side proudly stands as a minority woman-owned studio, and we've been an integral part of the Color Me Mine franchise system since 2018! Pottery painting isn't just an activity; it's a captivating and inclusive experience that transcends age and skill levels. At Color Me Mine Upper West Side, we extend a warm invitation to dive into a realm of creativity, self-expression, and connection. Families, friends and teams grow stronger bonds when they create memories together, and at Color Me Mine, we're here to help facilitate those moments. Whether you're seeking a delightful family outing, a unique date night, or a solo adventure, our paint-your-own-pottery studio offers boundless possibilities. Step into our welcoming space in the heart of Lincoln Center and unleash your inner artist. Create unforgettable memories as you craft beautiful ceramic masterpieces to cherish for many years to come. Color Me Mine Upper West Side is also the preferred venue for celebrations of all kinds. Whether you're planning a birthday party, a baby or bridal shower, a team-building event, a gathering for college groups, an enriching field trip, or an adventure with scouts, we've got you covered. Our versatile space and passionate team provides the perfect setting for creating unforgettable memories and fostering creativity in every guest. Join us at Color Me Mine Upper West Side, at 177 Amsterdam Avenue in New York City where every visit promises a fun journey of color, joy, and artistic exploration!

The Music Institute of Long Island

Established in 1990, the Music Institute of Long Island (MILI) is a classical music school staffed by exceptional instructors from many of the most prestigious conservatories and graduate music schools in the United States and Europe. Long Island&rsquo;s foremost musical academies, its instrumental programs include violin, viola, cello, piano, flute, clarinet, saxophone and voice classes. MILI has been voted # 1 BEST MUSIC SCHOOL Consistently.&nbsp; They teach the Traditional, Suzuki, and ABRSM methods. Students participate in All-National, All-Eastern, All-State, youth orchestras, and score highly in NYSSMA and Royal Academy Music Festivals. First prize winners of competitions earn solos at Carnegie Hall and with orchestras. MILI offers Fall/Spring semesters plus Summer Sessions. Semesters include 15-17 weeks of private lessons, solo recitals with a final GALA Concert featuring chamber music. About the Directors: Carol &amp; Geri Kushner: The sisters are violinists, violists, chamber coaches &amp; performers. They believe in instilling the love of music, &nbsp;fostering proficiency, success, confidence &amp; believe all MILI students achieve success. Degrees BM, MM (+), K-12 certifications, attended Manhattan School of Music, Queens College &amp; Stonybrook University.They have been adjunct professors at Syracuse University, Aaron Copland School of Music Pre-College &amp; Five Towns Colleges, Stonybrook University &amp; have taught in L.I. public schools.