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Grab & Go Kids Planner: BBQ, Powwow and a Summer Fair
Here are the best bets families can go to and have fun this weekend.
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We’ve assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.
You’re time-pressed enough, so we’re happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.
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FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK
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Where/When: , Friday, July 29
Why Go: Fun for the entire family
Pricing: Free
2. 33rd Annual Thunderbird American Indian Mid-Summer Powwow
Where/When: Queens County Farm Museum, Friday, July 29 through Sunday, July 31. Intertribal Native American dance competitions performance times are: Friday 7:00pm - 10:00pm (Gates open at 6:00pm); Saturday 12:00noon - 5:00pm and 7:00pm - 10:00pm (Gates open at 10:00am); Sunday 12:00noon - 5:00pm (Gates open at 10:00am)
Why Go: New York City 's oldest and largest powwow will feature three days of intertribal Native American dance competitions. Over 40 Indian nations are represented at this spectacular event held in the apple orchard on the farm grounds. A large selection of quality Native American art, crafts, jewelry and foods are available.
Pricing: Adults $10.00 (all weekend pass $15.00); Children: $5.00 (age 12 and under, all weekend pass $7.00).
Where/When: Our Lady Of Mercy Church, Wednesday, July 27 through Friday, July 29 from 6:00pm - 11:00pm; Saturday, July 30 through Sunday, July 31 from 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Why Go: The Fourth Annual Our Lady Of Mercy Summer Fair features Rides By Newton, shows, games, food, live music, raffles, casino games and more!
Pricing: POP Rides
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Where/When: , Friday, July 29 from 4:30 - 7:30 pm
Why Go: The American Red Cross wants summer to be fun and safe for all ages! Children ages 5-12 will learn about Water and Fire Safety, Basic First Aid and Disaster Preparedness. To help make it fun, there will be facepainting; interactive trivia and video games; as well as a scavenger hunt.
Pricing: $5
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Where/When: Glen Cove Village Square, Friday, July 29 from 7 - 9:30 pm
Why Go: This week enjoy Dr. K’s Motown Revue
Pricing: Free
