Upcoming Events for September 24th-25, 2016

September 23rd, 2016 by

Little Italy Sign

The Fall season has officially started! Below are some events to help you and your family take advantage of the cooler fall weather.

The Edible Academy Family Garden Picnic

is held on Sunday, September 25th, 2016 at the New York Botanical Garden. Join special guest, Chef Carla Hill, co-host of ABC’s The Chew for culinary workshops as well as various activities for children, including kitchen craft and games, organic vegetable gardening, tree climbing and more. Please make sure to purchase tickets in advance.

The Feast of San Gennaro

in Little Italy comes to a close this Sunday, September 25th, 2016. Food lovers can enjoy foods such as grilled summer corn, spinach pies, classic kebabs and delicious desserts such as cannolis, zeppoles, and delicious freshly rolled ice cream.

Submerge, the NYC Marine Science Festival

is held on Saturday, September 24th, 2016 at Pier 26. The festival will have numerous hands-on activities such as catch-and-release fishing, kayaking, and interactive demonstrations.

The Queens County Fair

is one of the most popular events of the year. Open from Saturday, September 24th, 2016 to Sunday, September 25th, 2016, the fair features fun amusements such as arts and crafts, pie eating contests, pig races, and children’s entertainment. The Amazing Maize Maze also opens this week. This year’s maze theme is “The Big Apple.” Do you think that you and your family have what it takes to make your way out of the 3-acre corn maze? Stop by to find out!

Manhattan Youth’s 30th Beach Party

Come celebrate this birthday beach party on Saturday, September 24th, 2016. Reserve tickets in advance to partake in an afternoon of family-friendly games, refreshments, and musical entertainment.

MAST Chocolate and Factory Shop

holds an hour long story-telling and sing-along session every Saturday at their Williamsburg location. Families can come sing, dance, and enjoy some delicious chocolate.