Free in August: 75 Things To Do in NYC with Kids

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. Sponsored Want swim lessons in NYC? [Penguin City Swim]( is NYC’s top-rated swim school for all ages, with experienced instructors and small classes. Sign up today! [Free in August: 75 Things To Do in NYC with Kids]( [Bryant Park's Picnic Performances welcome New Yorkers to experience the city’s vibrant arts and culture. Photo by Ryan Muir Lores ] NYC empties in August, but the free things to do keep rolling. The lull before back-to-school is anything but dull, and we've found 75 fun free August activities in NYC for families. Our top picks for fun, free things to do this August include [Summer Streets]( which sets kids loose with awesome activities at rest stops along the way, the annual [Blues Barbecue]( in Hudson River Park, the [Hong Kong Dragon Boat Fest]( and the always-lovely [Hindu Lamp Ceremony](. Legions of dancers take over Battery Park for the week-long [Battery Dance Fest](. And music and kites harmonize at [FlyNYC]( in Riverside Park. Finally, August ends "love all," when [Arthur Ashe Kids' Day]( returns during US Open Fans Week. So, put away your wallet and venture out for one of these fun, free things to do in NYC this August. We also have a full list of free [outdoor movies](. 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.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Summer Streets, Sandcastles, and More Cool Things To Do in NYC This Weekend]( [New York's favorite car-free street festival, Summer Streets, returns to Manhattan on Saturday, August 5. Photo courtesy of NYCDOT] Looking for the best things to do in New York City this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend. August is here, and [Summer Streets]( are taking over Manhattan for three glorious Saturdays starting...now! Coney Island hosts a [Sports Festival,]( the Brooklyn Children's Museum is [Celebrating the Caribbean]( and [spectacular sandcastles]( are sprouting in the Rockaways. We've got a super summer deal alert: For one day only, on Friday, August 4, rates to all Great Wolf Lodge US locations are dropping to a starting price of $84* per night! Gather your pack for some end-of-summer fun, and [save with code 84DEGREES](. (*Terms & conditions/blackout dates apply.) [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( Sponsored Looking for childcare this summer? Find local caregivers on[Care.com]( the brand-new Mommy Poppins childcare directory. Summer trips, beaches, and more seasonal fun! [View The Guide >]( 😎 BEST OF AUGUST 😎 [Play Fountains for a Free Soaking]( Kids can splash, wade, and get soaked at these fountains around the city. [Read More >]( ☀️ SEASONAL GUIDE ☀️ [Best of August]( Find the best things to do in NYC this month with our Best of August Activities Guide! [Read More >]( 😎 BEST OF AUGUST 😎 [18 Cool Hotel Pools near NYC]( Level up your next family vacation by booking one of these spots with awesome pools. [Read More >]( 😎 BEST OF AUGUST 😎 [Best NYC Beaches by Ferry or Train]( Hop on the subway, bus, or ferry to hit 14 miles of city-owned beaches. [Read More >]( 😎 BEST OF AUGUST 😎 [100 Things To Do in NYC With Kids]( This is our NYC kids bucket list. How many have you checked off? [Read More >]( Copyright © 2023 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 all Mommy Poppins emails](. [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Pinterest]( [YouTube](