Best Family-Friendly Festivals in NYC this July

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. [LATEST]( | [CALENDAR]( RECENT ARTICLES [Best Family-Friendly Festivals in NYC this July]( [Head to Asphalt Green's Upper East Side location for an afternoon of wet and wild fun during Sprinkler Day on Saturday, July 11. Photo courtesy of Asphalt Green] The summer season is young but action-packed, and we're just entering peak season for the family-friendly festivals that pop up all over NYC all summer long. Our list of 14 fun summer festivals for kids this July includes annual favorites like [City of Water Day]( and [the blocks-long Bastille Day]( plus little-kid picks like [Sprinkler Day]( at Asphalt Green, or [Big Truck Day]( on Randall's Island. Beyond these picks for family-friendly festivals in NYC this July, you'll find more seasonal outings on our list of [100 FREE things to do in NYC this summer]( and in our [action-packed Family Activity Calendar](. Be sure to bookmark our [Guide to Summer Fun in NYC]( for more top picks. [Read more.]( [17 Accessible Playgrounds in NYC for Special Needs Kids]( [Climb aboard the Sway Fun at the accessible playground in Bloomingdale Park on Staten Island. Photo courtesy of NYC Parks] There's certainly no shortage of wonderful playgrounds and parks in New York City. But when you add a child with special needs into the mix, the selection of truly great playgrounds suddenly seems much smaller. As a mom of a special needs child, I've explored quite a few of the city's playgrounds in search of the best accessible playgrounds for all children. Happily, many of these accessible playgrounds in NYC meet or exceed the Americans with Disabilities Act standards, and there are literally hundreds of special needs-friendly playgrounds throughout NYC. Some also include accessible JennSwings, those big plastic swings that offer full-body positioning support for kids up to 125 pounds. Because the adaptive swing doesn't always appeal to my son, there need to be other attractions for a playground to be cool in his book. I'm spotlighting 17 playgrounds I feel truly are the best for special needs kids. Not only are they accessible playgrounds (half the battle), they're fun for all ages, with and without special needs. Grab some sunblock, towels, sand toys, and running shoes and get exploring. Be sure to bookmark our [Guide to Parks and Playgrounds in NYC]( for more picks no matter your child's age or interest. [Read more.]( [50 Easy Summer Desserts & Snack Recipes Kids Will Love]( [Orange cream popsicles taste like childhood on a stick! Photo courtesy of jellytoastblog.com] These easy summer desserts, snacks, and drinks will keep kids fueled up for a summer filled with adventure. Whether you are rushing home from camp, lounging poolside, or just trying to satisfy the seemingly endless requests for snacks, this list is for you! From salty to sweet, this list has all the ingredients for perfect summer snacking that will keep kids full and your kitchen cool. While every one of these recipes are tried and tested, you really must try the magic of Jell-O grapes, Sun Butter soft serve, and Oreo sushi this summer. Your kids will think you're a genius. For more kid-pleasing easy recipes, check out [100 Favorite Kid-Friendly Recipes for Every Meal]( and more family favorites in our [Guide to Easy Recipes for Kids](. [Read more.]( [Find the best things to do in NYC this June.]( [Summer trips, beaches, and more seasonal fun!]( [25 Top Sprinkler Parks in NYC]( [Top June Festivals & Fairs]( [10 Swimming Lakes near NYC]( [Last Minute Summer Camps]( [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Pinterest]( [YouTube]( Copyright © 2022 Mommy Poppins, All rights reserved. You are getting this email because you subscribed to our newsletters on MommyPoppins.com Our mailing address is: Mommy Poppins 511 Avenue of the Americas #504New York, New York 10011 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.