Summer Playstreets Begins Monday, July 6

During the summer months, the Police Athletic League (PAL) offers the Summer Playstreets Program, which closes designated streets across the city to provide city kids with space to get out and play. Since 1914, PAL has designated Playstreets throughout the five boroughs to create a safe environment where kids can play games like hopscotch or basketball, and participate in cultural and arts activities as well as prevention education. This year, the program will operate from July 6 through August 21 on weekdays from 8 am to 5pm. Check out more than 40 Playstreet locations below!

Manhattan Playstreets

109th Street Between Park & Madison Avenues

129th Street Between Lenox & 7th Avenues

151st Street Between Amsterdam and Broadway Avenues

159th Street Between Amsterdam and Broadway Avenues

Academy Street Between Broadway and Vermilyea Avenues

Jennie Clarke Residence 183-A E 100th St. Between Third and Lexington Avenues

Wagner House 2396 First Avenue

Grant Houses Rear 1315 Amsterdam Avenue, basketball court near daycare center

Brooklyn Playstreets

61st Street between 4th and 5th Avenues

Brownsville Houses, 307 Blake Avenue

Linden Houses, 630 Stanley Avenue (Playground)

Between Vermont Avenue & Van Siclen Avenue

Malboro Playground On Avenue W & West 11th Street (In Malboro Houses)

Kelly Playground Between Avenue Sou & 15th Street

Fox Playground Between East 52nd Street & Avenue H

Renaldo Salgado Park, Madison Street (Behind P.S. 309)

Between Patchen & Ralph Avenues

Alice Branch Family Shelter 1040 East New York Avenue

Glenwood Shelter 4612 Glenwood Road

Queens Playstreets

78th Street Between Northern Blvd and 34th Avenue

Louis Armstrong Playground Between 37th Avenue and 112–113th Streets

Playground 75 160th St between 75th Rd and 75th Drive

Westway Hotel Shelter 71–11 Astoria Boulevard

Ocean Bay Houses 51–32 Beach Channel Drive

Bronx Playstreets

Parque de Los Ninos, Morrison and Watson Avenues

Wakefield Park, East 240th St between Matilda and Carpenter Avenues

182nd Street between Valentine and Ryer Avenues

196th Streets between Briggs and Bainbridge Avenues

Victor Street Between Unionport Road and Mead Street

152nd Street, 152nd St and Courtland Ave (Dead End)

Walton Avenue Between 166th and 167th Streets

St. Paul’s Place, Washington Ave (Dead End)

Monroe Houses, Rear of 1780 Story Avenue

Forest Houses, Near 735 E 165th Street on basketball court

Powers Shelter Between 141st and 142nd Streets

Theresa Haven, 1975 Creston Avenue

University Family Shelter, 1041 University Avenue at 165th Street

Eastchester Heights ,3480 Seymour Avenue between Boston Road and Hicks Street

Staten Island Playstreets

Bowen Street, Sobel Ct and Roff Street and 55 Bowen Street

Corporal Thompson Park Between Broadway and Henderson Avenue

Mahoney Playground , Beechwood, Crescent and Cleveland Streets

Big Park, Continental Place and Grandview Avenue

For more information on Playstreets, contact 212-477-9450 or visit palnyc.org.

Broadway Dance Center Children and Teens

With more than 35 years of experience, Broadway Dance Center Children &amp; Teens provides young movers ages 3-18 with exceptional training. BDC delivers the finest all-around dance experience for students by offering a wide variety of styles and levels, performance opportunities, and the highest caliber dance instruction that only New York City and BDC Children &amp; Teens can provide. This studio is so much more than a training course for young dancers; it is a diverse, family-friendly community for budding creatives. It has an exemplary faculty who follow the vision to not only develop a dancer&rsquo;s love and ability in dance, but to do so in a nurturing and supportive way.

Elf the Musical

They'll sing loud for all to hear. You can bring the Christmas cheer. Start decking the halls, people &ndash; it's Elf The Musical! After a decade away, the beloved holiday classic is back on Broadway for a strictly limited run. Whether you&rsquo;re searching for the perfect stocking stuffer or a festive outing for the whole family, this family-friendly show is packed with joy, laughter, and snow-covered magic. A musical comedy adaptation of the hit 2003 film, Elf The Musical follows Buddy the orphan who, after being raised by elves at the North Pole, embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and help the people he meets rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. Academy Award&reg; nominee Sean Astin ("Lord of the Rings") is Santa Claus alongside Tony Award&reg; nominee Grey Henson as Buddy, Drama Desk Award nominee Ashley Brown as Emily, and rising star Kayla Davion as Jovie. Plus, keep an eye out for social media celebrity Kalen Allen &ndash; known for his appearances on "The Ellen Show" &ndash; as the hilarious store manager. Called &ldquo;a slickly irresistible and fizzily enjoyable confection of a show&rdquo; (Time Out), this holly-jolly hit is one you won't want to miss. Through January 4 only!

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.