Starting July 1 for only 3 days, the 42nd Street branch of the New York Public Library will be displaying it’s original manuscript of the Declaration of Independence in Thomas Jefferson’s hand and it’s original copy of the Bill of Rights in the three-day-only exhibition Foundations of Freedom. How cool is that?! http://on.nypl.org/14gFz3K It’s on…
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Free Tennis for Kids, June 30
Riverside Clay Tennis Association is offering a free tennis trial for children 4 to 10 years old on Sunday, June 30 from 11a.m. to 12p.m. Using mini-nets, small racquets and colorful low compression balls, Ten-and-Under Tennis is a fun way to learn a lifetime sport. No signup required, just show up. Racquets provided. Children are…
Bryant Park Dance Class
Bryant Park is, in my opinion, New York’s most civilized park. On any given day you can walk barefoot in well-maintained, clean grass, read under the trees, listen to live music and grab a decent bite. The programming team does a great job at keeping a variety of activities on the calendar. This Saturday June…
Free Kids Classes at West Side Y
Need to keep the kids busy while the schools are closed this week?? The West Side Y – 5 W 63rd Street between CPW and Broadway – is offering some great FREE programs for anyone in the community. No membership required, nor is advance registration is necessary except for swim classes and infant CPR. All the…
Free Kids Classes at West Side Y
Need to keep the kids busy while the schools are closed this week?? The West Side Y – 5 W 63rd Street between CPW and Broadway – is offering some great FREE programs for anyone in the community. No membership required, nor is advance registration is necessary except for swim classes and infant CPR. All the…
Bronx 3rd Annual Winterfest Celebration
Saturday, January 19, 201311:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Join Bronx Recreation for a day of fun at its 3rd Annual Winterfest Celebration.This event is to kick-off the winter season through Sports, Fitness, and Outdoor Adventure. This event is FREE for children and families of all ages. Activities will include Sports Clinics, Fitness Demonstrations, Winter Activities and Games,…
Little Red Lighthouse Festival, NYC 10/6
On Saturday, October 6 from 12-4pm, the 20th Anniversary Little Red Lighthouse Festival will take place in Fort Washington Park, to celebrate the only remaining lighthouse in Manhattan. This year’s event is hosted by New York Restoration Project (NYRP), Historic House Trust, NYC Parks, Riverside Park Fund and Urban Park Rangers. The free event will…
Inwood Hill Park Recycling Olympics
Join NYC Parks, GrowNYC, and the City’s Green Mascot, Birdie, at Dyckman Fields to learn about how to keep your local parks clean and green. The Recycling Olympics are a handful of games that kids aged 7-14 can play to learn about recycling, conservation, and teamwork in a fun and healthy way. Giveaways and information…
Summer Streets, NYC
Nearly seven miles of New York City’s streets will be opened up for everyone to play, run, walk and bike on August 4, 11, and 18. From the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park, along Park Avenue and connecting streets you can rock climb at Spring Street, receive a free bike helmet at 51st Street, soar…
Free and Cheap in NYC Tuesday July 24
TUESDAY IN THE PARK WITH STEVE. The Public Theatre kicks off previews for “Into the Woods,” Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s 1997 Tony-winning musical about fairy tales, at the Delacorte in Central Park. It stars Donna Murphy, Amy Adams, Denis O’Hare, Ivan Hernandez and Chip Zien. It will open Aug. 9 and play through Aug….