Get Out: Parents' Day and Family Fun

This Sunday is National Parents’ Day. So, we’re sending the entire family on a few adventures.

On Friday, grab a bite and catch a nature flick about the American West at Alley Pond’s Green Café. Then, prepare for an explosion of fun during Family Day at Queensbridge Park. It’s a festival of music and storytellers for one and all.

And summer concerts still rule. Why not stay indoors and rock out to a kid’s Battle of the Bands II? Or, cool off at the Nassau County Museum of Art’s Family Day. So, mosey on down to the Green Café and let’s get started. Heehaw!

APEC’s Movie Night at the Green Café
Where/When: Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston, on Friday from 7:30 p.m. until 10 p.m.
Why Go: Support biodiversity through film as you watch the raw footage taken by scientists and naturalists. This summer series returns with a trip to the American West.
Pricing: Admission is $12 with pre-registration: $15 at the door.

Queens Family Day Presented by Disney’s SummerStage Kids
Where/When: Queensbridge Park, 21st Street Bridge Plaza and Vernon Blvd., East River, on Sunday at 3 p.m.
Why Go: Celebrate Parents' Day with a fun family outing that will feature performers from around the globe. Dance to the soul music of Shine & The Moonbeams made just for kids. There's also a great line-up of storytellers you'll enjoy while you frolic in the park.
Pricing: Free

 
Where/When: Presented by the Music Academy of Garden City at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau, 223 Stewart Ave., Garden City, on Friday at noon.
Why Go: These kid bands have been rehearsing all week at the music academy and it’s time to rock out. They’ll belt out the cover tunes of your favorite songs. You’re bound to start singing right along.
Pricing: Free

 
Where/When: Nassau County Museum of Art (inside the Arnold and Joan Saltzman Fine Art Building), 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor, on Sunday at 1 p.m.
Why Go: Families can peruse the amazing works of art in their own backyard with a guided tour and a free craft activity that begins at 1:30 p.m.
Pricing: Free with museum admission.

Where/When: Yoga Nanda (Suite 101), 960 Franklin Ave., Garden City, on Sunday from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.
Why Go: Treat yourself to a little relaxation with instructor Laura Ahrens, who will teach a class on Hatha Raja Yoga. The Hatha yoga will help you gain control over your body’s energy currents while Raja teaches you to remain calm afterward.
Pricing: Free