Extreme Sports and More Thrilling Activities for Kids near NYC

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. Sponsored Lightbridge Academy offers educational child care for children ages six weeks through Pre-K. Visit [LightbridgeAcademy.com]( for more information and to schedule your tour! [Extreme Sports and More Thrilling Activities for Kids near NYC]( [Take a high-flying lesson in trapeze alongside the Hudson River at the New York School of Trapeze.] If you're raising a daredevil who loves extreme sports and high-thrill activities, we've got you covered. From parkour classes to go-karts, zip lines, and axe-throwing, we've rounded up 12 thrilling, adrenaline-pumping things to do in NYC. These extreme sports offer excitement and thrills in a safe and controlled environment so parents don't have to worry. Make sure to take note of any age or height restrictions before heading out or risk being shut out of these extreme sports in NYC. Find more heart-pumping activities and things to do in our [Guide to Kids Sports Centers, Gyms, and Fun Zones in NYC](. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [22 Awesome Things To Do in NYC this Weekend with Kids]( [The International Puppet Fringe Festival takes center stage this weekend at the Clemente Soto Vélez Center on the Lower East Side. Photo courtesy of Puppet Fringe NYC ] 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's second weekend brings a tsunami of amazing things to do, from the [Hong Kong Dragon Boat Fest]( at Flushing Meadows Park to the Coney Island [Sand Sculpting Contest]( [Sprinkler Day]( at Asphalt Green, and Brooklyn Bridge Park's lovely [Hindu Lamp Ceremony](. But, that's not all! The [International Puppet Fringe Fest]( is taking over the Lower East Side, [Harlem Week]( launches with [Great Jazz on the Great Hill]( the [42nd annual Battery Dance Fest]( dazzles downtown, and there's a whole lot of hip-hop happening in [Prospect Park]( and at [Lincoln Center](. Summer has been flying by, and that means this week is your last chance to enter our Ultimate Summer Giveaway, for a chance to win an all-included trip to [Nick Resort Punta Cana]( so be sure to get your entries in! [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [The Barbie Movie: Should You Bring Your Kids?]( [Barbie is the hit of the summer, but is this toy movie for kids? Photo courtesy of Warner Bros Pictures] The Barbie Movie is taking the world by storm, but the question on the mind of many parents remains-- can I take my kids to see it? The iconic toy is loved by kids and adults alike, but whether or not your kids will actually enjoy the movie sort of depends on a couple of things. So, should you take your kids, or should you call the babysitter? We talked to a bunch of parents of kids of various ages to get their take on the hottest movie of summer! Read on to see what they're saying. And if you're looking for a great movie for family viewing at home, check out our [Guide to the Best Movies and TV Shows for Kids and the Whole Family](. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( 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](