Weekend Fun: Spring Flings, Dance Parades, Food Fests, Ninja Turtles

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. [Family Event Calendar]( Sponsored: Get swept up in the adventure of [Around the World in 80 Days]( This hilarious take on the Jules Verne classic is at the New Vic thru 5/19 for ages 7 & up. [Weekend Fun: Spring Flings, Dance Parades, Food Fests, Ninja Turtles]( Spring fling takes on a whole new meaning this weekend at Saturday's spectacular [13th Annual Dance Parade]( plus [Brooklyn's Sping Fling]( in Prospect Park, and the bound-to-be-wild [Swamp in the City Cajun Family Dance]( in Red Hook. Speaking of swamp things, the Paley Center's new [Teenage Mutant Ninja celebration]( may be right down your manhole—er, up your alley, with giveaways and a meet-and-greet with the rad reptiles on Saturday. [Fairs and festivals]( are everywhere, of course. The [9th Avenue International Food Festival]( takes over the west side all weekend—though vegetarians might want to detour to 18th Street for the [Vegetarian Food Fest](. Truck afficionados can touch their fill at [PS 295's Touch-a-Truck]( extravaganza, and the [Bronx Kid Fest]( promises deep sea VR fun in addition to the usual kids' activities. On Sunday, don't miss Brooklyn's [Fabulous Fifth Street Fair]( the [Annual Fleece Fest]( at the Prospect Park Zoo, and the National Museum of the American Indian's [annual Children's Festival.]( Ferry to Ellis Island for the [Asian American & Pacific Islander Fest](. Or get your barbecue on at the [Essex Street Market Block Party](. Looking for evening entertainment under the stars? Shakespeare in the park kicks off with an abbreviated, female-led [Hamlet: Princess of Denmark]( in Bryant Park. Bring blankets and other critical movie-watching paraphernalia to FREE evening screenings of [Sing]( in Queens, [Ralph Breaks the Internet]( and [Teen Titans Go! to the Movies]( in Brooklyn, or Incredibles 2 on the [Upper East Side]( in the [Bronx]( and in [Brooklyn](. Planning ahead? Today would be the perfect time to sign up for a [4th of July cruise]( to maximize fireworks fun (before they all sell out!). Meanwhile, the [MommyPoppins events calendar]( continues its breakneck buildup of spring and summer events. Dig in! [Read more.]( [The Wonder Opens in Tribeca: New Members-Only Family Hub]( Play spaces are big business in NYC, with new [kid-friendly play spots]( popping up annually. Some offer drop-in play while others are [members-only]( and all are seemingly kid-centered, with padded walls and brightly colored playthings. Now there's a new kid on the block attempting to reinvent family fun, with the arrival of The Wonder in [the stroller-packed Tribeca neighborhood](. This new members-only space offers an ultra-cool hangout spot that aims to cater to both adults and children. Co-owned by two NYC moms who wanted somewhere other than their apartments to connect with each other—and their kids—over a glass of wine and playtime, The Wonder isn't cheap, but it just might be a new model for play spaces in NYC. Read on for a peek inside. [Read more.]( [Festivals, parades, parties, and more – our top picks for May.]( [Spring fairs, farm visits, and more seasonal fun!]( [Top Strawberry Farms and Festivals]( [Governors Island 2019 Highlights]( [Best Festivals and Fairs in May]( [Ultimate NYC Playgrounds Guide]( Copyright © 2019 Mommy Poppins, All rights reserved. You are getting this email because you subscribed to our newsletters on MommyPoppins.com Our mailing address is: Mommy Poppins 511 Avenue of the Americas #504New York, New York 10011 [Add us to your address book]( [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences](