Picks of the Week: August 27-September 2

Although summer is nearing its close, kids can still enjoy their last week of freedom before the school year begins. The city is still teeming with activities for all ages! Here are our picks for the best kid-friendly events of the week.

birds in central park — Photo by Michael McDonough

Friday, August 31

Material Lab at the MoMA
The Museum of Modern Art
10:30 am-7:30 pm
Friday is the final day of the Material Lab at the MoMA, an interactive exhibit where kids of all ages are invited to touch different materials used in the creation of art and paint using Microsoft’s new digital painting program.

Saturday, September 1

Kayaking on the Hudson
Riverside Park
10 am-5 pm
Learn how to kayak on the Hudson during Riverside Park’s free kayaking tutorials. These 20-minute sessions will have you paddling like a pro in no time! Kayaks and life jackets will be provided.

Sunday, September 2

Bird Watching for Families
Central Park
10 am-11 am
Pack a pair of binoculars and head over to the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center in Central Park for a morning of bird watching. Discover the astounding varieties of birds along the Harlem Meer after an introduction to bird watching by Audubon guides. A limited number of binoculars will be provided.

CK Kids

CK Kids offers various classes and programs, including Afterschool Program, Lil Chefs, Boys Hip-Hop, Ninja Starz, Lil Artists, CK Kids Athletic Programs, Acrobatics, Dance and Drama, and Karate.&nbsp;

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!

Young Actors at Strasberg

Young Actors at Strasberg&nbsp;offers a comprehensive array of acting programs for students in grades 2 &ndash;&nbsp;12. Classes provide kids and teens with a foundation in Lee Strasberg's Method Acting and the tools to succeed in the professional industry &ndash;&nbsp;all while maintaining a fun and playful environment. Programs are tailored to encompass students at all levels, from those just beginning their acting journey to Broadway veterans and professional child actors. Young Actors at Strasberg alumni include Lady Gaga, Sophia Lillis, Angelina Jolie, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Rosario Dawson! Young Actors&nbsp;Programs are available online and in-person at our New York Campus, located in Union Square. Saturday, After-School and Online classes are offered during the traditional school year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) and Monday through Friday day camps and intensives are held in&nbsp;July and August. About The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute: Founded in 1969 by Lee and Anna Strasberg, The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute is the only school that teaches Lee Strasberg's work in its complete and authentic form. The Institute's goal is to provide students with a craft that will help them create a reality and respond truthfully in imaginary circumstances, regardless of the style or form of material being used. LSTFI is proud to have award-winning alumni from around the world working as writers, directors, and actors in all mediums.