JAZZED! The Changing Beat of 125th Street @ CMOM

All ages May 23 – December 31, 2014 Get ready to become immersed in the toe-tapping, original American sound of jazz! The Children's Museum of Manhattan, in partnership with the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, opens a brand-new multimedia exhibit that celebrates the rich history and lasting legacy of jazz during the famed Harlem Renaissance (1920's–1940's)

The Beaches Are Open: NYC Beaches Open From Now till Labor Day

NYC Parks maintains 14 miles of beaches, all of which are open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. During beach season, lifeguards are on duty daily, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Swimming is prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty and in closed sections. Closed sections are marked with signs and/or red flags.

What's On For Kids This Weekend in NYC: May 24 & 25, 2014

FUN FOR YOUR LITTLE ONES THIS WEEKEND Saturday May 24 Saturday Author Story Time @ Greenlight Bookstore | read more Crazy for Caterpillars @ Alley Pond Environmental Center | read more Omar’s Summer Blast-Off @ Carousel in Forest Park | read more A Pet for Fly Guy and YOU! @ The Scholastic Store | read more Watson Adventures’ Wizard School Scavenger Hunt for Harry Potter Fans @ The Met | read more

Fleet Week New York: May 21 – 27, 2014

Fleet Week New York, now in its 26th year, is the city’s time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. The week-long celebration has been held nearly every year since 1984. It is anticipated that nearly 1,500 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen will participate.

Governors Island Opens May 24 with 30 New Acres of Park and a Diverse Array of Programs

The Trust for Governors Island (The Trust) has announced its 2014 public season. Visitors to Governors Island will enjoy 30 new acres of extraordinary park that open for the first time. Additionally this season, visitors will enjoy more arts, cultural, recreational and educational programs than ever before. Governors Island opens to the public on Saturday, May 24 and will be open every day through September 28.

What's On For Kids This Weekend in NYC: May 17 & 18

FUN FOR YOUR LITTLE ONES THIS WEEKEND Saturday May 17 Hands-On Science with Dr. Leonisa Ardizzone @ Highbridge Park | read more Spring Kids Fest @ Madison Square Park | read more Family Gardening @ Fort Totten Park | read more Children’s Book Week Character-palooza! @ The Scholastic Store | read more Movie Night: Monsters University @ Police Officer Edward Byrne Park | read more

NYPL Summer Reading Challenge 2014

CALLING All KIDS & TEENS! The Library is bubbling with excitement this summer! Take The New York Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge from June through August and EXPERIMENT with new ideas, BUILD new skills, and EARN prizes and achievements.

What's on for Kids this Weekend in NYC: May 10 & 11

FUN FOR YOUR LITTLE ONES THIS WEEKEND Saturday May 10 Patchwork Day @ CMA | read more Saturday Morning Storytelling @ Scandinavia House | read more Kite Flight @ Socrates Sculpture Park | read more Dry Dock Discovery! @ Brooklyn Navy Yard Center | read more MOCATALKS: Celebrating Mothers @ MOCA | read more

SummerStage Kids 2014: Free Family Fun in NYC

[gallery] City Parks Foundation has announced the SummerStage 2014 program. With so many things going on, we have highlighted below the family events - they are all FREE.  SummerStage Kids events celebrate a day dedicated to engaging young audiences and their families through thrilling performances!

LIC Art Bus: Free Summer Shuttle Bus

On May 10, 2014, Socrates Sculpture Park will launch a free summer shuttle bus service to promote and connect Long Island City’s cultural institutions, while linking the Western Queens waterfront to a major transit hub at Court Square. The LIC Art Bus will be free of charge.