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6/13/25 - By Drew Kristofik

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 Father's Day weekend.

Dads are in the spotlight this weekend, with Father's Day-focused festivities at the fore at Wave Hill and CMOM. Families can also get the jump on Juneteenth fun in Rockefeller Park, and explore NYC's melting pot at the Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas Festival.

We've tons of excellent options for family fun this weekend, including a Pride celebration at St. John the Divine. Here's hoping the weather finally cooperates!

You can stay on top of all of our top picks by bookmarking our NYC Family Activity Calendar or joining our Poppins Parents Group, where we share deals and sneak peeks with our fans!

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NYC KidsFest brings performances from some of New York City’s most innovative and talented artists into public spaces for all to enjoy. Photo KidsFest
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Father's Day Brunch Cruise 2025

West Village
Friday, June 13-Sunday, June 15
Take dad on a voyage under the Brooklyn Bridge, along the Gotham skyline, and around the Statue of Liberty for memory-forging photo-ops that can’t be beat. And, of course, eat all you can eat with a buffet of smoked bacon, scrambled eggs, assorted desserts, and more. READ MORE

NYC KidsFest in Harlem

Harlem – FREE
Friday, June 13-Sunday, June 15
NYC KidsFest brings performances from some of New York City’s most innovative and talented artists into public spaces for all to enjoy. Catch sets by Divi Roxx and Ray de Jesus and enjoy face painting, balloon animals, science fun, and storytelling!   READ MORE

BRIC: Celebrate Brooklyn in Prospect Park

Prospect Park, Brooklyn – FREE
Saturday, June 14 is Family Day
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Juneteenth Celebration in Rockefeller Park

Battery Park City – FREE
Saturday, June 14
Battery Park City Authority's annual Juneteenth Celebration features a jam-packed lineup of free activities, including storytelling, pony rides, music, arts and crafts, and more for the whole family to enjoy. READ MORE

Riverkeeper’s Fish Migration Celebration in Hudson River Park

Chelsea – FREE
Saturday, June 14
Hudson River Park’s Pier 64 hosts the Riverkeeper Fish Migration Celebration's Welcoming of the Fish — a free, family-friendly, fin-tastic day of art and advocacy. Enjoy live music, a vibrant puppet parade, and the send-off of the majestic fish-themed flotilla as it charts the path of the Hudson River’s migratory fish returning home. READ MORE

Pride Family Picnic at St. John the Divine

Morningside Heights – FREE
Saturday, June 14
The Queer Big Apple Corps Marching Band returns this summer for its third Pride at the Cathedral! The Cathedral Gardens are open for all, and everyone is invited to bring a picnic, play yard games, and spend an afternoon in community.    READ MORE

Brooklyn Pride’s 29th Annual Celebration in J.J. Byrne Park

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The 22nd Annual Hunts Point Fish Parade and Summer Festival

Hunts Point, the Bronx – FREE
Saturday, June 14
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Pigeon Fest on the High Line

High Line – FREE
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Summer for the City: Caribbean Day at Lincoln Center

Upper West Side – FREE
Saturday, June 14
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Movie Night on Randall's Island: Wicked (Pride after Dark)

Randall's Island – FREE
Saturday, June 14
Randall’s Island Park Alliance hosts a full night of fun celebrating pride at the Urban Farm! Enjoy a queer cocktail night—an evening of farm-fresh cocktails and mocktails, plant-based hors d’oeuvres, crafts and activities, a drag performance, and a sunset screening of Wicked. READ MORE

Parents' Day at CMOM

Upper West Side
Saturday, June 14- Sunday, June 15
Celebrate Parents’ Day at CMOM all weekend long and create thoughtful gifts for the special grown-ups in your life in partnership with The Culture Tree.   READ MORE

Music In The Air: A Celebration of Rock at NYU Skirball

Greenwich Village
Saturday, June 14-Monday, June 16
Almost 200 talented children from New York City schools perform original choreography accompanied by live music, including a new work by the National Dance Institute's artist-in-residence, Troy Anthony, along with original works created by NDI’s brilliant team of choreographers, musicians, and designers.   READ MORE

Family Art Project: Family Puppets at Wave Hill

Riverdale, the Bronx
Saturday, June 15-Sunday, June 16
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Open Studios: Summer in the City a UrbanGlass

Downtown Brooklyn
Sunday, June 15
UrbanGlass' Open Studios invites families to discover the many ways glass shapes the world around us, with an afternoon of art making and exciting demonstrations in UrbanGlass’ 17,000-square-foot studios. READ MORE

Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas Festival

Lower East Side
Sunday, June 15
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Feast of Saint Anthony on Arthur Avenue

Arthur Avenue, the Bronx
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Drew Kristofik
Drew Kristofik’s career took a twist from editing teen magazines to a seven-year stint at MacNeil/Lehrer, followed by a long run at Nickelodeon/Viacom as Director of Content for Nick Online and Editor-in-Chief of ParentsConnect.com. A founding member of the Webby Award-winning GoCityKids, she’s written for Family Fun, Vanity Fair, and New York. Her middle school novel, The Time Boat, is available on Amazon Kindle. Drew keeps the MommyPoppins New York Events calendar spot-on and can be reached at events@mommypoppins.com.
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