Wonderland: Curious Nature Character Encounters at the New York Botanical Garden
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The New York Botanical Garden - 11:00 AM Pick
The Rock and Roll Playhouse Presents the Music of Taylor Swift for Kids
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Brooklyn Bowl - 12:30 PM Pick
Wonderland: Curious Nature Character Encounters at the New York Botanical Garden
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The New York Botanical Garden - 11:00 AM Pick
97th Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade
Northern Blvd between Jayson Ave & 245th Street - 2:00 PM Pick
Northern Blvd between Jayson Ave & 245th Street - 2:00 PM Pick
All In A New York Minute Exhibition
All In A New York Minute - 12:00 PM
All In A New York Minute - 12:00 PM
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Music Box Theatre - various times
Music Box Theatre - various times
Stroller Tours: Feminist Photography at the Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn Museum - 10:00 AM
Brooklyn Museum - 10:00 AM
Music Kids' Concert at Sofar Sounds feat. Mike Messer
Sofar Sounds - 10:30 AM
Sofar Sounds - 10:30 AM
Apokalupsis: An Uncovering Exhibit at the AKC Dog Museum
American Kennel Club's Dog Museum - 11:00 AM
American Kennel Club's Dog Museum - 11:00 AM
Mini Golf at The William Vale
The William Vale - Vale Plaza - 12:00 PM
The William Vale - Vale Plaza - 12:00 PM
Barefoot Shakespeare Presents The Winter's Tale in Central Park
Summit Rock Central Park - various times Pick
Summit Rock Central Park - various times Pick
Apokalupsis: An Uncovering Exhibit at the AKC Dog Museum
American Kennel Club's Dog Museum - 11:00 AM
American Kennel Club's Dog Museum - 11:00 AM
Family Fridays: Dazzling Diffraction Patterns at MoMath on 5th
National Museum of Mathematics Pop Up - 6:30 PM Pick
National Museum of Mathematics Pop Up - 6:30 PM Pick
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Live Salsa Music, Free Ice Cream and Kids Activities on The East River Waterfront Esplanade Andrew Haswell Green Park - 1:00 PM
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Fort Washington Park - 1:30 AM Pick
Fort Washington Park - 1:30 AM Pick
Live Salsa Music, Free Ice Cream and Kids Activities on The East River Waterfront Esplanade
Andrew Haswell Green Park
Andrew Haswell Green Park
The School for Strings Open House
The School for Strings
The School for Strings
Emanu-El Downtown: First Fruits Festival
Emanu-El Downtown
Emanu-El Downtown
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Free Fencing Class
Sat Jan 7, 2023 - Fri Jan 31, 2025
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Repeating every week — Sundays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through January 31, 2025.
Various times
Age: 7-12
Price: Free
New England's largest fencing club invites kids to try their hand at the unique sport of fencing. No gear or experience required.
Free trial scheduling is available online
- Established in 2012 in Cambridge, MA, Olympia Fencing Center is the largest épée fencing club in the USA, nationally and internationally recognized.
- Small group setting classes are taught by experienced coaches, following the protocols under the guidance of the USA Fencing Association, and the U.S. Center for SafeSport.
- Memberships are month to month (starting at $150.00), and full fencing gear is provided.
Why fence?
- Anyone can practice it: any age, body type, or fitness ability.
- It’s a lifetime sport: because of the adaptability of the motion and speed, fencing can be continued throughout an entire lifespan, at both recreational and competitive levels.
- Brings together people across ages and nationalities: people from all over the world participate in national and international competitions, and make friends easily: it’s an international community where everyone knows everyone.
Health benefits of fencing:
- Strength and endurance
- Increased aerobic and anaerobic fitness
- Emphasizes agility, alertness, and endurance
- Increased mental agility
- Increased flexibility, balance and coordination
- Stress reduction
- Cardiovascular health
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.