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Visit: Manhattan Chinatown
Rather than celebrate the Olympics by watching Michael Phelps swim to victory for the umpteenth time, treat your family to Chinese culture when you tour Manhattan Chinatown. With a little ice cream, a few visits to Buddhist temples and a serving of noodle soup, you can bring the Beijing experience home with actual memories that don’t involve a remote control.
read more...Location: Manhattan Chinatown – From Bowery Street to Broadway and from Bayard Street to Grand Avenue, New York, NY 10013
Cost: Free; *food and other purchases will cost extra.
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Go: Forbes Galleries
If you thought your children have a lot of toys, wait until you see what the Forbes Galleries has to offer! Delight in a free peek at one of the largest collections of toy soldiers, boats and games in the world. read more...Location: The Forbes Galleries – 62 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10011
Cost: Free
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Learn: Playing Tennis with Your Children
With the U.S. Open coming to town, there’s never been a better time to pick up a racquet and play tennis with your children. Before you sign up for any family tournaments, however, there are a few basic skills every mom and dad can review with their tykes to set the game off in a good way. read more...Location: Varies; please check the Web site below for a complete list.
Cost: Free; *equipment may cost extra if you need to rent or purchase it.
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Save: Target First Saturdays for Families at the New Museum (at Lower East Side)
For a break from the usual Saturday round-the-house activities, take the kids to Target First Saturdays for Families at the New Museum. Come learn all about the neighborhood known as the Bowery and just what this area means to the artists who have contributed to this event.
read more...Location: The New Museum – 235 Bowery, New York, NY 10002
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Do: Target Third Thursdays at the Staten Island Children’s Museum
Take advantage of Target Third Thursdays this week as the Staten Island Children’s Museum stays open an extra hour and offers free admission from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. The award-winning museum boasts everything that will intrigue your youngsters, from bugs to boats. read more...Location: The Staten Island Children's Museum – 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301
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Do: Children's Brain Exercises with Yahoo’s Brain Guide (at Various Locations)
To spark a little life into your kids’ brains after summer hibernation, play some tricks on them! From using “bonjour” instead of “hello” to just encouraging them to brush their teeth with the opposite hand, the simple techniques in Yahoo’s Back-to-School Brain Guide will revitalize even the sleepiest kid’s brainpower.
read more...Location: Your home
Cost: Free
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Go: Harriman State Park Beaches
Harriman State Park offers you three times the beachfront fun in one location. Choose from the park’s Lake Sebago Beach, Lake Welch Beach and Lake Tiorati Beach or divide your day between all three. Harriman State Park is located in Bear Mountain, about 45 minutes north of the city. read more...Location: Lake Sebago Beach, Lake Welch Beach and Lake Tiorati Beach – Bear Mountain, NY 10911
Cost: Free; *parking fee of $7 per vehicle
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