Free in August: 40+ Things To Do in NYC with Kids

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. [LATEST]( | [CALENDAR]( Sponsored Looking for fall enrichment programs for your child? The[92nd Street Y, New York]( is a one-stop shop for everything from gymnastics to dance to swim to ceramics, for all ages and stages.[Learn more.]( RECENT ARTICLES [Free in August: 40+ Things To Do in NYC with Kids]( [Socrates Sculpture Park hosts Groove NYC dance sessions on Wednesdays all month long. Photo courtesy of Socrates Sculpture Park] NYC empties out in August, but that doesn't mean there aren't plenty of things to do in New York City with kids. In fact, the lull before back-to-school is anything but dull, and we've found tons of fun FREE activities in NYC for families. Our top picks for fun, free things to do this month include [Broadway in Bryant Park]( [Summer Streets]( which sets kids loose with awesome activities at rest stops along the way, and another [Sprinkler Day]( scheduled at Asphalt Green, Thursday, August 4, is the anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act, which means the [National Parks are all open for FREE](. The South Street Seaport's [Eric Carle-themed Discovery Room]( is now FREE for all. You can catch some FREE [magical puppetry]( and a [riotous waterbomb battle]( on Little Island. And, Domino Park is a literal oasis for [the Ultimate Beach Day Experience](. Finally, August ends "love all," when [Arthur Ashe Kids' Day]( returns during US Open Fans Week. Did we mention that's FREE, too? So, put away your wallet and venture out for one of these fun, FREE things to do in NYC this month. Be sure to keep the [Mommy Poppins Family Activity Calendar]( handy for new ideas and updates and consult our giant list of [100 FREE things to do this summer]( for even more picks. [Read more.]( [First Day of School Activities and Traditions for Families]( [Excitement, and nerves, build for the first day of school. Photo by Joe Shlabotnik ] Summer is winding down and the stores are replacing their outdoor displays with pencils, backpacks, and binders. The first day of school is just around the corner, and there is still so much to do: [school supplies]( to be bought, back-to-school [clothing]( to be tried on, and nerves to be soothed. To make your family's transition into the new school year a whole lot easier, we've rounded up a list of first day of school activities and traditions. We've got you covered on what to buy, what [books]( to read, where to get those cute first day of school photo boards, and more. For more great ideas for kids heading back-to-school, visit our [Back-to-School Guide](. [Read more.]( Sponsored Don’t miss [New Victory Dance]( this summer’s coolest dance series for young audiences at the New Victory. The final performances are July 28 & Aug. 4, and tickets are $10. [Find the best things to do in NYC this August.]( [Summer trips, beaches, and more seasonal fun!]( [NYC Activities To Beat the Heat]( [Top Summer Festivals in NYC]( [12 Best NYC Boat Rides]( [NYC Hotels with Rooftop Pools]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Pinterest]( 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](.