Time Out New York Kids: Family Fun This Weekend
NEW YORK (CBS 2) -- Time Out New York Kids has some great ideas for your family this weekend.
Here are just some of the events going on this weekend:
State Fair Meadowlands
Where: Meadowlands Fairgrounds, Rte 120
Telephone: (973) 450-1073
Website: www.njfair.com
Tickets Weekdays: $7, seniors and children under 13 $5, children under 34" tall free.
Tickets Weekends: $9, seniors and children under 13 $6, children under 34" tall free. Admission and unlimited rides combo.
Description: The giant fair offers more than 150 rides and attractions plus tons of free entertainment, including master hypnotist Steve Bayner, racing pigs, Circus Maximus, a petting zoo and fireworks.
When: Friday 5pm-1am; Saturday - Sunday 2pm-midnight; Monday 6pm-midnight. Ending Sunday July 10, 2pm-midnight
Ages: All Ages
Inti Raymi
Location: National Museum of the American Indian Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, 1 Bowling Green (between State and Whitehall streets)
Telephone: (212) 514-3700
Website: www.nmai.si.edu
Subway: R to Whitehall St; 4, 5 to Bowling Green
Description: Start off the summer solstice with Native dancing and music making, courtesy of Ecuadorian dance troupe Ayazamana and the musicians of Sinchikuna.
When: Saturday noon-3pm.
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages.
Word for Word Kids: Erin Lee and the Up Past Bedtime Band
Location: Bryant Park Reading Room, W 42nd Street (between Fifth and Sixth avenues)
Telephone: (212) 768-4242
Website: www.bryantpark.org
Subway: B, D, F, M to 42nd St-Bryant Park; 7 to Fifth Ave
Description: The popular crooner and her band churn out tunes from a variety of genres, from funk to punk. Rain venue: the Children's Center at the NYPL main branch (42nd St at Fifth Ave).
Ages: 1 to 8.
When: Saturday noon-1pm
Cost: Free