Taste Of Brooklyn

Ever
wish you and the fam could dine at four of BK’s best (and trendiest) eateries
in one day? Well, you will get the chance on Friday, August 26 through Sunday,
August 28 when you attend the Brooklyn Children’s Museum’s Taste of Brooklyn Weekend! —

Food Glorious Food

During
Taste of Brooklyn Weekend!, with the price of museum admission ($7.50 per person, pre-registration
is required for all chef-led demos by August 22), families will have the
opportunity to sample some of the area’s most delicious eats. Chef Pierre
Thiam, restaurateur and author of Yolele!
Recipes from the Heart of Senegal, will serve up his famous African pastels
and Colette Burnett, owner of Super Wings NY, will provide her fingerlickin’
award-winning wings. If you feel like something refreshing, Organic Soul Chef
Madea Allen Gueye will be on hand to dish up her mouthwatering salads. For
dessert, Master Baker Don Paco Lopez Jr., owner of Don Paco Lopez Panaderia,
will offer a taste of his famed cakes.

The W.O.R.D. On The
Street

On
Friday afternoon, in addition to the yummy food, the Brooklyn Children’s Museum
will host W.O.R.D. UP! Words of Real
Distinction, a program dedicated to literacy and the power of reading. This
year, Master Baker Don Paco Lopez Jr. will read his children’s book, A Day at Grandpa’s Bakery. Children of
all ages will enjoy this story of two brothers who love to visit their
grandfather’s bakery. In the end, your tots will learn that baking can be fun
and family is number one!

More Tasteful Fun:

-Make
your own soda during the Chase Wonder Why Workshop: Scrumptious Soda. (Friday)

-Discover
the lassi, India’s version of a
smoothie, during the Thirst-Quenchers! Luscious Lassi demo. (Saturday-Sunday)

-Whip
up (and then eat!) your own batch of hummus, the popular Middle Eastern dip,
during Putting the “mm” in Hummus. (Saturday-Sunday)

-Throughout
the weekend, kids can participate in art projects, learn about live animals,
and listen to stories.

For more information
about the Brooklyn Children’s Museum’s Taste of Brooklyn Weekend, please click here.

PaleyLand Holiday Experience

Celebrate the holidays at PaleyLand at the Paley Museum, New York's must-visit destination for a holiday adventure, just steps from Rockefeller Center! Our five-floor immersive holiday extravaganza, includes photos with Santa and holiday characters, crafts, giveaways, screenings of classic holiday favorites, hot chocolate, a magical train display, and more. Escape the cold and the crowds, and enjoy our indoor wonderland where families can play, relax, and create timeless memories together in our holiday oasis in the heart of midtown Manhattan. General Admission to PaleyLand is free for children under 12. The holiday extravaganza is open from November 20 &ndash; January 5 at the Paley Museum, 25 W 52 Street, NYC. Paley Members enjoy free access. Come to PaleyLand again and again to see all your favorite characters and screenings. After just one visit, membership pays for itself! &nbsp;

Polaris Productions Theater Camp

Kids will learn, rehearse, and perform the wonderful Maurice Sendak and Carole King musical, Really Rosie. For 10 weekdays, campers will take part in physical and vocal warm-ups and learn choreography, staging, and vocal parts. They&rsquo;ll develop skills in acting, singing, character development, and more. This camp will ignite your child&rsquo;s imagination and passion for performing, build their self-esteem, and help them form lasting friendships. They&rsquo;ll have fun! At camp&rsquo;s end, the kids will perform Really Rosie for family members and friends. Kids of all levels of experience, ages 8 through 13, are welcome to join.

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;