Cool Family Events in NYC Coming Up This Week

Aladdin

This adaptation of the Disney classic tops the rest with its kiddie-crowd-pleasing laughs and upbeat music. Charming street urchin Aladdin brings his exotic world to Broadway along with beloved songs like “A Whole New World” and “Friend Like Me,” and more.

Tue Jul 14 – Sun Nov 22

New Amsterdam Theatre 214 W 42nd St, (between Seventh and Eighth Aves), New York

Arts Island Outpost on Governors Island

Hop on board the ferry to Governors Island, where CMA will be hosting free family art workshops led by in-house teaching artists all summer long. This season’s activities will be inspired by the island itself, with projects showing the importance of nature.

Sat Jul 18 – Sun Sep 27

Governors Island New York

The Art Yard

This Mad. Sq. Kids workshop series invites youngsters to spend their summer days picking up new skills and enjoying live entertainment.

Sat Jul 25

Madison Square Park 23rd St to 26th St, (between Fifth and Madison Aves), New York, New York, 10010

Automatic Studios Movie Arts Camp

Kids get to be part of a team and make their own movie in a just one week at this creative camp. With guidance from experienced film technicians and teachers, the group works together to write a script, work with lights, cameras, sound equipment, and more.

Tue Jul 14 – Sat Aug 15

Automatic Studios Made in NY Media Center, 30 John Street, (between Jay and Pearl Sts), Brooklyn, 11210

Big City Fishing

For this aptly named program, the Hudson River Park Trust runs beginner lessons in multiple locations throughout the summer. Kids can learn the rod-and-reel basics, and get familiar with the types of fish that swim the local waters.

Tue Jul 14 – Sun Sep 27

Hudson River Park, Pier 25 West St at North Moore St, New York

Brooklyn Bridge Park Family Field Day

There couldn’t possibly be a more perfect place than Brooklyn Bridge Park pier for staff-led soccer clinics, relays, potato sack races, freeze tag and rainbow parachute play all morning long. Stay tuned for location updates.

Sun Jul 19

Brooklyn Bridge Park East River between Adams St and Atlantic Ave, New York, Brooklyn, 11201

Brooklyn Flea-Fort Greene

It’s that time of year! The Brooklyn Flea comes back outside in Fort Greene on Saturdays and Williamsburg on Sundays when the weather warms up. We’re still waiting on details for this year’s flea, but you’ll be able to browse (and eat!) ’til your heart’s desire.

Sat Jul 25

Brooklyn Flea 176 Lafayette Ave, (between Clermont and Vanderbilt Aves), New York, Brooklyn

Coney Island Fireworks

Get ready to tilt your head back. The famed Cyclone roller coaster and Deno’s Wonder Wheel sponsor a stunning fireworks display every Friday night, and the Brooklyn Cyclones shoot off their own after select Saturday games.

Fri Jul 24

Coney Island Boardwalk Boardwalk, (at 10th St), New York, Brooklyn