TimeOut

Time Out No. #2 | Mon 24 August, 2020

Get reacquainted with your
favorite animals

Don’t get us wrong—we love tuning in to a zoo livestream, but we’ve missed seeing our favorite animals in person. Fortunately, the Wildlife Conservation Society just released reopening plans for its attractions across the city, including the Bronx Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo and New York Aquarium. We’ll catch you by the red pandas!

What to do this week

Chill out with a sweet treat

Treat yourself to a sundae or shake: We’ve just updated our list of the best ice cream shops in NYC, and they all deserve a summer visit.

Have a budding artist? Register for personalized virtual lessons with Private Picassos.

Thursday at 2pm Kids can tune in as local scientists share and conduct research in Hudson River Park.

Register now for this Saturday’s MoMath Summer Math Festival, which will be held remotely. Get ready for games, puzzles, brainteasers and other fun activities!

Visit our Things To Do This Week page to see what else NYC has cookin’.

The great outdoors

Families: Check out this new summer spot!

Brooklyn Bridge Park just opened over three acres of new parkland at the Pier 2 Uplands, and the 6,300-square-foot lawn and 1,000-plus trees make for a perfect (socially-distanced) outdoor escape. Plus, its new splash pad will keep little park-goers busy during the dog days of summer! Be sure to check out our favorite outdoor activities while you’re at it.

All eyes on Instagram

Just sending some summer sunshine your way! What is your family’s go-to park in NYC?

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Visit @timeoutnykids for more great pics!

News families can use

Governors Island reopens on Wednesday
Your guide to daycare facilities reopening this week
Six Flags’ 2020 season brings lots of new changes

Is this giant ferris wheel bound for Staten Island?
Dessert Goals goes digital this summer
Paulie Gee’s is now offering takeout pies

Spotlight on schools

What will it take to open New York schools
this fall?

Last week, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Chancellor Richard Carranza announced that the new academic year will consist of a “blended learning” module, meaning that NYC students will be learning remotely and in-person.

This week, Governor Andrew Cuomo released a data-driven plan that schools will need to follow in order to reopen.

My son dropped his hot dog on the floor at a Mets game and threw a fit. It was the bottom of the ninth, so I told him he could still eat it.
— Martin, Manhattan

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