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Ground Zero Museum Workshop
- West Village
A collection of rare photos & artifacts commemorates the special stories & people of the recovery at Ground Zero after the attacks
Great New York Tours
- Chelsea
Two-hour walking tours start at Chelsea Market and includes 8 tastings from merchants such as Magnolia Bakery, Jacques Torres, and Vosges
Emoria Studios
Babies and toddlers learn social skills in dance classes that also encourage parent-child participation and interaction
Pump It Up Roselle Park
- Roselle Park
Kids' imaginations run wild as they explore, bounce, and burn energy at vibrantly colored bouncy houses, slides, and inflatables
Brunswick Bowling
- Multiple Locations
Long-time bowling-industry leader opens its oiled lanes for pin-punishment sessions including cosmic bowling
Super Soccer Stars
- Multiple Locations
Kids aged 2–8 learn soccer skills through games, skill-building activities, and scrimmages
Therapy Wine Bar
- Brooklyn
A bubbly mimosa enhances cheese and charcuterie plates, salad with pears and pecans, soup and dessert such as cookies or cheesecake
Canal Room
- Tribeca
Band of tribute artists sings hits from Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Black Eyed Peas, Taylor Swift and many more at kid-friendly volumes
Screamin' Parties
- Multiple Locations
Inflatable playground includes 20 ft. shark slide, interactive games, and obstacle course inside supervised play area
Master Cho's Talium
- Multiple Locations
Skilled instructors guide hands and feet in fast-paced jabs during aerobic tae kwon do and kickboxing workouts
Shake, Rattle & Roll Dueling Pianos
- Tribeca
Duo of bantering pianists leads night-long party of rock sing-alongs and onstage games at a Tribeca Italian restaurant
Brooklyn Boulders
- Boerum Hill
Visitors scramble on 22,000 square feet of bouldering and top-rope or lead-climbing walls
Green Flag Driving Experience
- Wall Speedway
Slide behind the wheel of a Winged TQ Midget car and reach speeds in excess of 90 mph while zooming around track
The Skyscraper Museum
- New York
Experience the growth of the New York skyline through a series of vertically arranged exhibits that imitate the landscape of a city
Kings Games
- Sheepshead Bay
Computer gaming and Internet keep people clicking for up to one full day with access to games, printers, and copiers
Seacoast Sailing
- The Waterfront
Sailing trips take passengers along the New York Harbor and river at noon, sunset, or nighttime for skyline views; snacks & drinks included
Shiva Shanti Yoga School
- Rutherford
Yoga master leads Vinyasa routines that meld strength-building poses, flexibility-boosting stretches, deep breaths, and meditation exercises
Kristin Hanson Fine Jewelry School
- Tribeca
Famed jeweler seen in Lucky and InStyle magazines leads intimate intro course in which students craft baubles from metals
Roosevelt Island Racquet Club
- Roosevelt Island
Twelve Lee green-clay tennis courts host groups of players practicing serve and ground-stroke fundamentals
New York Yankees 2012
Reigning European club champions Chelsea FC clash against current English Premier League champions Manchester City FC at Yankee Stadium
Blazing Saddles New York
- Multiple Locations
Aboard a hybrid bike with 24-speeds, cyclists glide through the city armed with locks, helmets, and maps
Metropolitan Room
- Flatiron District
Intimate concert venue voted Best Cabaret in 2008 by New York magazine offers late-night bites with live jazz and comedy
New Jersey Rock Gym
- Fairfield
Beginner-friendly course imparts climbing basics with included gear and additional climbing opportunities; private lesson for up to four
New York Mets
- Flushing Meadows Corona Park
The Mets square off against a tough lineup of teams including the Yankees, as well as Fireworks Night after the 5/24 game against the Braves
Below the Bridge Skatepark
- Bayonne
Inline skates and skateboards glide over wood and concrete surfaces of full street course, tackling rails, ramps and platforms
Real Bronx Tours
- Financial District
A three-hour tour takes passengers past Brooklyn's Washington Avenue mansions as well as the childhood homes of Notorious B.I.G. and Jay-Z
Uncle Sam's New York
- Financial District
Ground Zero, St. Paul's Chapel & memorial sites provide backdrop for tales of disaster's during & after heroes in two-hour walking tour
Galli Theater
- Garment District
Nonprofit theater produces more than eight modern adaptations of fairy tales per year to help actors & audiences learn valuable life lessons
The Museum of American Finance
- Financial District
Public museum celebrates entrepreneurs with exhibits about American banking, financial markets & our founding fathers’ free-market legacy
South Street Seaport Museum
- Downtown
Museum exhibits pay tribute to the Seaport District’s maritime past, embodied in the refurbished lightship Ambrose
Recommended Things to Do by Groupon Customers
Make Meaning brims with skilled staff members who unleash floods of creativity with an arsenal of crafting supplies, earning kudos from New York magazine. The store’s membership program, the Smile High Club, allows members to waive all sitting fees (ordinarily $12/session) and pay only for any materials used while fashioning glass, paper, candles, soap, jewelry, or ceramics into festive masterpieces. Explore Make Meaning’s nearly 6,000-square-foot wonderland, composing a symphony of color and scent on a customizable candle or constructing stunning muse-lures from a cornucopia of jewelry materials.
As you stroll about Touch's swank, florescent premises and by its vibrant walls, sip some of the very finest adult fruit drinks. Previous exhibitors included the likes of Scorpion mezcal, Luna Sueno tequila, Obsello absinthe, U'Luvka vodka, Deau Cognac, and more. This deal makes an ideal Father's Day gift for the dad who likes the finest libations.
Staking its claim in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village, NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts continues the neighborhood’s rich history of dance, music, and theater performance by opening its doors to a wide array of entertainers and productions. Audiences at the NYU Skirball Center witness events of all kinds unfold on the venue’s stage, including productions by the likes of comedy duo Key and Peele, dance extravaganza ¡Festival Flamenco Gitano!, and the “Designing Cities” lecture series.
The field at TM Baseball & Softball Academy extends both inside and outside letting players play during warm weather, cold weather, or nonexistent indoor snowstorms. During daily training sessions, the TM Baseball & Softball Academy coaching staff helps high school and college-level players–as well as children as young as 3 years old–hone their hitting, defense, and fielding abilities. They also infuse sessions with strength, conditioning, and agility exercises so that players can field line drives and beat mascots during 7th inning dizzy-bat races.
Since 1999, Exotic Dance Central has been teaching dancers how to captivate an audience while suspended from a stainless steel pole. The studio offers exotic dance classes for all skill levels: professional dancers can hone their craft and incorporate exotic nuances and costumes, while beginners learn how to twirl down a pole for increased fitness and confidence during fire alarms. Exotic Dance Central also conducts stage performances with a dedicated troupe of dancers from across the globe.
Stepping into New World Stages is like stepping into a cultural retreat. Outside, Times Square bustles with international energy, but inside, away from the travelers and giant screens, an oasis of blue and yellow waits. From a lobby that speaks strongly of industrial architecture, five stages branch off to host Tony- and Pulitzer-winning performances as well as spectacles outside any expectation. Before or after each show, the Time Out New York lounge quenches thirst and conversational cravings with a full bar.
