Grab & Go Kids Planner: Singing Bears, Carnival Games, and Old-Fashioned Baseball Fun for Dad

Father’s Day coincides with school officially winding down (my son is taking his last two finals today!) and warm breezes. Kick off this season of de-stressing with the family with the fun events we've found around town. And, don’t forget an outing to one of our area's lovely parks, beaches, or pools! Try Lake Canopus at Fahnstack, FDR Park, Croton Point Beach, or Playland Beach.  Have fun pampering Dad!


Where/When: Saturday, June 18 at 10 a.m. at Groove Performing Arts
Why Go:  Kids ages 6 months to 5 years old can treat their dads to father-inspired tunes such as, “Hey, Day” and “Me and My Dad.”
Pricing: $22 first child, $10 siblings, free for adults accompanied by a child. Please register by calling 914-834-3383 or at info@findgroove.com.


Where/When: Saturday, June 18 at 1 p.m. at the Bartow-Pell Museum in the Bronx.
Why Go: Dads and kids will bond over the origins of the game while they watch The New York Mutuals play a match with rules from 1864. Kids will have the chance to play in a game of rounders with team members. Call 718-885-1461 for more information.
Pricing:  $10 adults, $5 kids ages 6-17, $8 seniors.


Where/When: Saturday, June 18 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Yonkers Raceway.
Why Go: Kids can see live harness racing, bop to a Beach Boys tribute band, cool off with a free snow-cone, popcorn, cotton candy, or candy apple, and play games and prizes.  If you’re still hungry, more substantial fare will be available for purchase.
Pricing: Free.

•The Berenstein Bears Live
Where/When: Saturday, June 18 and Sunday June 19 from 12 p.m. on at the Bronx Zoo.
Why Go: The kids will love hanging out with the most endearing bear family ever with a character meet and greet, animal yoga sessions, author reading with Mike Berenstain, and live musical performances. Not to be missed!
Pricing: Adult $26.95, Child 3-12 $17.95, Seniors 65 and up $22.45. Buy tickets here.

• Leake & Watts Community Day
Where/When: Saturday, June 18 from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. on the Leake & Watts Yonkers Campus.
Why Go: Kids can enjoy carnival games, a bouncy castle, live music, and meet a K-9 dog from the Yonkers Police Department.  
Pricing: Free.


Where/When: Sunday, June 19 at 4 p.m. at Greenburgh Nature Center.
Why Go: What a great way to spend Father’s Day, exploring nature and meeting the box turtles meandering around Greenburgh Nature Center.
Pricing: $6; members are free.