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I Love My Park Day

  • Ages: 8 and under
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Horse Show and Camp Open House

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  • Animals
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New York Equestrian CenterWest Hempstead
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Climb for Free at Movement Gowanus

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Movement GowanusBrooklyn
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Climb for Free at Movement Harlem

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Climb for Free at Movement LIC

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Movement LICQueens
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The Big Nest

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Wave HillBronx

Bronx Week Parade

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Bronx Week ParadeBronx

NEW DATE: Family Fun Car Show

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Lido Beach Town ParkLido Beach

2025 Israel Day on 5th

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  • History & Culture
Israel Day on FifthManhattan
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Stoop Stories Old Skool Street Games Festival

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Sol Lain ParkLower East Side
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Colorful Collage Accordion Books: Drop-In Gallery Activities

  • Ages: 3 – 4
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Jewish MuseumUpper East Side
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Owl Pellet Dissection

  • Ages: 5 and up
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Wave HillBronx

Free Bird Storytime

  • Ages: 3 – 8
  • Books & Readings
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Greenlight Book StoreBrooklyn
Little Words Project

Shop for a Cause with Little Words Project & ClutchKit

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Little Words ProjectSoHo
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