Our feathered friend is going to be in a book!
Time Out No. #12 | Thu 20 August, 2020 
The Central Park duck is getting
the book treatment!
Perhaps you recall the Mandarin duck—also known as "hot duck"—who set up shop in Central Park two years ago. The bird, who's native to East Asia, caught the whole city off guard with his arrival and turned his New York stay into a media sensation. Now, he's going to be a literary star in Bette Midler’s forthcoming picture book.
Your guide to the first day of school
Ah, the million-dollar question: When is the first day of school? The answer is more complicated than you think. But don’t worry, we’ll fill you in on what you need to know.

Be sure to sign up for the DOE’s final virtual information session on Aug 27.
News families can use
NYC museums can reopen this month
Where to find free kayaking in NYC
There’s one Blockbuster left in the U.S. and you can rent it out
NYC schools will have a nurse in every building this fall
NYC DOE considering alternate classroom space for fall 2020
The 9/11 Tribute in Lights is back on
Showcasing the best shots of family-friendly NYC
—straight from you!
Be right back—just snagging a bushel of summer sunshine!
📷 @bachatera04
It’s not summer without Dominique Ansel’s What-A-Melon soft serve!
📷 @eatclickrepeat_
Visit @timeoutnykids for more great pics!
What to do this week
For more ways to stay busy, make sure to explore our
Things To Do This Week page.
Wednesday
Noon: Catch the New York City Ballet’s final virtual access workshop for children with disabilities. Every session includes a warm-up followed by choreography inspired by some of the ballet's most celebrated performances. (Ages 4–12)
Thursday
5:30pm: Time to explore the cosmos! The Intrepid is hosting a virtual astronomy live event this week. The focus will be on the visualization of spaceflight experiences.
Friday
11am–8pm: Check out the New-York Historical Society’s recently opened outdoor exhibit, “Hope Wanted: New York City Under Quarantine.”
Friday
1pm: Go on a virtual field trip with the Museum of Natural History. All of those who tag along this week will learn about comets.
“My wife farted so loudly in her sleep that she woke our kids up. At 2am.”
— Michael, Brooklyn
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