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Dia's Top 10 NYC Event Picks of the Week

June 25th- June 30th

By #awesome June 25, 2021

Check out the full event calendar here but below are my Top 10 picks for events and activities happening in and around the Upper East Side this week. Don't miss out on all the fun, and please be sure to let them know you saw it in Macaroni Kid NYC Upper East Side! Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please confirm events before attending.

 

TOP 10 for the Week

Friday, June 25th

1. To-Go Picnic & Play! @ Randall's Island East River Picnic Area - Bring a picnic and your family out for a socially distanced night of outdoor fun. We’ll pass out an art project kit and games as you enjoy an evening outside and watch the beautiful sunset.


Saturday, June 26th

2. Camp Kids: Puppets, Crafts, and Magic @ Bryant Park - Stop by for fun-filled afternoons with music, yoga, stories, magic, puppet shows, and science projects. Arts and crafts between shows! 

3. Children's Craft Class @ Bruce's Garden - Join Craftmaster Cathy Sanacore for delightful, educationally entertaining, mid-day fun!

4. Mozart for Munchkins Concert @ Hudson Yards - Bring in the weekend with a lively jazz musical morning. This program will be sure to get everyone up and dancing, clapping, and singing along!  This program is FREE!


Sunday, June 27th

5. PrideFest - Going into its 27th year, PrideFest is thrilled to be BACK for our annual LGBTQIA+ street fair that combines exhibitors, entertainers, food, and activities for a day of fun and celebration in the name of equality.

6. Family Fun Series @ Fotografiska New York - Fotografiska Family Fun Days are led by Catalina Kulczar, a photographer, teacher, and mother who loves to teach children about the many ways of connecting with the world. This season’s activities are inspired by Susan Meiselas, an award-winning Magnum photographer, and her new book "Eyes Open: 23 Photography Projects for Curious Kids."

7. KIDS Yoga & Painting - Central Park - Join Sage and Paint and Unicorn & Frames paint session in the beautiful Central Park on June 27, 2021 at 12pm. Limited Seating. 


Monday, June 28th

8. Virtual Kids Club Online: Crayola CIY: Paper Spinners 2 Ways - Learn 2 ways to make colorful Paper Spinners! These fun DIY fidget toys come in handy on trips and relaxed summer days. Turn cardboard and string into twirly, whirly fun, or use your lucky penny to create a tabletop spinner.


Tuesday, June 29th

9. Virtual All About Planets... - Our solar system is home to eight amazing planets. Some are small and rocky; others are big and gassy. Some are so hot that metals would melt on the surface. Others are freezing cold. During this class, we'll learn new things about our neighboring planets all the time. We use pictures, gather information, and find out more about them.


Wednesday, June 30th

10. Jam with Jamie | Central Park Eastside 70's | 76th & 5th - Are you ready to JAM? Say OH YEAH! Join Lyndsi from Jam with Jamie bringing an upbeat jam session every time: sing-along, dancing, bubbles, and more! Every class is 45-minutes of interactive music and movement! Creative and fun songs every week, with animal puppet play, scarves, and shakers.*