Six Father’s Day Events In New York City

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and if you don’t have any plans yet, check out these fun events happening around NYC. From culture to outdoor activities, there’s something for every family to enjoy!

Adventures NYC

Get active at this free event at Central Park near the Bandshell Area. From 11am to 4pm, enjoy activities like rock climbing, zip lining, mountain biking, yoga, obstacle races, outdoor survival, and more! Some activities require a waiver. Participants under 18 years of age must have a waiver signed. nycgovparks.org

Coney Island Mermaid Parade

Grab the kids for some family fun at the nation’s largest art parade! The 35th annual Mermaid Parade starts at 1pm on West 21st and Surf Avenue and ends at Steeplechase Plaza. This year’s parade royalty features Deborah Harry and Chris Stein of Blondie. coneyisland.com

Egg Rolls, Egg Creams and Empanadas Festival

Immerse the family in culture at The Museum at Eldridge Street’s Lower East Side neighborhood for the 17th annual Egg Rolls, Egg Creams and Empanadas Festival! Learn to braid challahs, make masks, and play mahjong while watching performances of Chinese opera and Puerto Rican bomba music. The annual festival is free and celebrates Jewish, Chinese, and Puerto Rican communities. eldridgestreet.org

Smogasburg

If you want to enjoy good food and quality family time, look no further than Smorgasburg. There’s no better place to spread a blanket on the grass and enjoy the afternoon with the kids. There’s food for every member of the family from fish tacos to pork belly baos to burgers. And don’t forget dessert! There are plenty of desserts options including rolled ice cream, banana pudding, and raindrop cake just to name a few. Located in Prospect Park on Sundays. smorgasburg.com

Father’s Day Beer Brunch Cruise

Nothing says Happy Father’s Day quite like beer and brunch. Bask in the beautiful views and see all the sights including Statue of Liberty, Governor’s Island, Ellis Island, and more. Relax with the family while enjoying live music, endless beer, and a brunch buffet. The cruise costs $100 and starts at 12pm. hornblowernewyork.com

The Amazing Father’s Day Scavenger Hunt

If you’re someone who’s curious for adventure, join a team at Slattery’s Midtown Pub for The Amazing Father’s Day Scavenger Hunt. The scavenger hunt involves physical and mental challenges and uses an app called ScanQuest. The cost is $39 per person and members of the winning team receive a New York City gift package. fareharbor.com

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Treehouse Shakers

<div>Treehouse Shakers&rsquo; Branching OUT After-School program is for ages 12-14. This awarded program is for young people who identify as LGBTQIA+, or are seeking to become better allies. Branching OUT centers on discovering and exploring one&rsquo;s story and identity through an intentionally artist-led format. During our community-based program, young people will explore and reflect on their own story to create a larger, more meaningful experience, while gaining self-empowerment and gathering with like-minded peers. Through the guidance of our awarded teaching artists, young people will create narratives that will be turned into podcasts, dances, songs or poetry.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Young people have the opportunity to learn new art forms, work with professional artists, while building a meaningful community.</div>

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.