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Time Out No. #6 | Mon 24 August, 2020

This news will make you want to dance on a giant piano: FAO Schwarz has just announced that it has reopened its Rockefeller Center flagship store. Learn all about the new hours and safety features in place before you go. We hope your little ones find a new furry friend!

Spotlight on schools

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2020–2021 term.

News families can use

Meet the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” author at a socially-distanced event
This free August summer camp offers two weeks of adventure
The aquarium’s closed, but you can still meet its newest addition

Summer at Queens County Farm is here
Tinker the day away: The GIANT Room is reopening
Check out the awesome August lineup on Netflix

Showcasing the best shots of family-friendly NYC—straight from you!

Summer sweets at Rockaway Beach!

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BRB, going to Coney Island.

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Visit @timeoutnykids for more great pics!

What to do this weekend

Saturday 11am–4pm Dessert Goals Festival

Calling all foodies! Tune in to the virtual Dessert Goals Festival to celebrate everyone’s favorite meal. Attendees can expect a live demo with Red Velvet NYC, food photography how-to’s and more! ($25)

Saturday and Sunday 11am–3pm, 4–7pm Kick off the weekend with a dip. Select NYC pools are reopening on Saturday! Read up on the new procedures that will be in place.

Saturday or Sunday 1:30pm Serve up something delicious, right from home! The Museum of Ice Cream is hosting virtual ice cream making classes for ages 7 and up. ($25)

Sunday 10am–4pm Tune in for SummerStage Anywhere — Family Day (presented by Disney), which includes performances, puppet-making workshops, dance classes and more.

For more happenings in NYC, visit our Things To Do This Weekend page.

“I learned my kid wasn’t ready to lose the bicycle training wheels after a hospital visit and 10 stitches.”
— Rebecca, Manhattan

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