NYC  DayTripper

Weekend saturday 9/25/11- Sunday 9/26/11

 Saturday 9/25/11

Take a Birding Tour, today from 8:00AM-10:00AM, in Great Kills Park, at Crooke's Point, with the Protectors Of The Pine Oak Woods.  View warblers, sparrows, hawks, shorebirds and waterfowl.  The tour is Free.  The Tour meets in the parking lot, at the intersection of Hylan Boulevard and Buffalo Street,( at the entrance to the park) Staten Island, NY.  From the Parking lot, there will be a drive to the nature center where the walk will begin.  For further information, click on the above link.

Celebrate National Estuaries Day - Little Neck Bay Festival, today

from 11:00Am-3:00PM, at Alley Pond Park Environmental Center.  Enjoy Free activities such as games, crafts and canoe rides.  The Alley Pond Park Environmental Center is located at 228-06 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY.

Bring your dog to the My Dog Loves Central Park Country Fair, today from 11:00AM-3:00PM, at the Naumburg Bandshell, in Central park.   The fair will feature The Best In Park Dog Show, with a competition for the title of Best In Park Dog.  In addition, there will  be games and contests, giveaways, an agility course, tips from the experts on doggy issues, microchipping and more.  The event is Free.  The Naumburg Bandshell is located mid park, at 72nd Street, Manhattan, NY.  For further directions or any other information, click on the above link.

The Westerleigh park Folk Festival, will take place today,  from 11:30AM-6:00PM, in Westerleigh Park in Staten Island.  Twelve bands are scheduled to play and there will be continuous music all day.  Bring a blanket.  The event is Free and there is also Free Parking Available.  Westerleigh park is located at Willard, Springfield, Maine, and Neal Dow Avenues, Staten Island, NY.  For more information, click the above link.

The 85th Annual Feast Of San Gennaro continues today, from 11:30AM-11:00PM, along Mulberry Street, between Hudson and Canal Streets, and along Grand and Hester Streets, between Mott and Baxter Streets, Manhattan, NY.  Today, there will be a Grand Procession at 2:00PM, featuring, colorful floats, marching bands, musical entertainment and the statue of San Gennaro.  From 6:00PM-  7:00PM,  There will be a warm up for the Cousin Brucie, Sirius Radio show.  From 7:00PM-10:00PM, the Cousin Brucie Radio Show will broadcast live from the feast.  The feast and the above included events are Free to attend

Take a guided Old Mill Road Walk, today from 12:00PM-2:00PM, in Staten Island.  The walk will be led by naturalist, Clay Wollney and will follow the trail overlooking Fresh Kills. View nature and possibly some wildlife.  The walk is Free and meets at Richmond Hill Road and Old Mill Road, Staten Island, NY.  Park on Old Mill Road, next to St Andrew's Church.

The  DUMBO ARTS FESTIVAL will continue today from 12:00PM-8:00PM, and on sunday 9/25/11 from 12:00PM-6:00PM.  The festival features a variety of art exhibits, musical performances, literary readings, video and projection exhibits and family activities. It will include Performances by the Bindlestiff Family Circus, comedy from the Acrobuffos, yoga, kite flying and more.  The festival is Free and takes place in the DUMBO section of Brooklyn, NY.  Click on the above link for directions and maps.  A festival guide can also be downloaded by clicking on the above link and then clicking on the heading, about.

The "Common Ground" Family Festival, will take place today from 12:00PM-5:00PM, in Morningside Park.  There will be Free family entertainment all afternoon, including face painting, balloon art and performances.  Morningside park is located from Manhattan Avenue to Morningside Drive, between West 110th and West 123rd Streets, Manhattan, NY.  This event will take place on the lawn of Morningside Park at 117th Street.

The New York Mets Vs The Philadelphia Phillies, today at 1:10PM, at Citi Field, located at 123-01 Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing, NY.  Ticket Prices Vary.

The Broadway Library in Long Island City will Present a Free screening of the film, Garbage Dreams, today at 3:00PM.  The film is a winner of multiple international film festivals.  It is in Arabic with English subtitles.  The film follows three teenage boys born into the trash trade and growing up in a ghetto on the outskirts of Cairo.  The Broadway Library is located at 40-20 Broadway, Long Island City, (Queens) NY.

The Madison SQ Music Studio Series, Presents a musical performance by 3 Penny Acre, at 3:00PM, followed at 4:00PM, by a performance by Jay Unger & Molly Mason.  Enjoy an afternoon of acoustic, country western music.  The performances are Free.  Madison Square Park is located between 5th and Madison Avenues, from 23rd to 26th Streets, Manhattan, NY.


The New York Yankees Vs The Boston Red Sox, today at 4:10PM, at Yankee Stadium, located at East 161st Street and River Avenue, Bronx, NY. Ticket Prices Vary.


 Sunday 9/26/11

The Broadway Flea Market And Grand Auction takes Place today from 10:00AM-7:00PM, at Times Square and West 44th Street, Manhattan, NY.  Meet the stars of Broadway and browse or buy such items as, show posters, playbills and other memorabilia.  There will be celebrity autograph tables and a live auction.

Urban historian, Ruth Edbohls will lead The Draft Riots And Gangs Of New York Walking Tour of Greenwood Cemetery, today at 11:00AM.   Learn about this era of New York City's history and the stories of those who lived during this time period, who are now buried at Greenwood Cemetery.  The tour will discuss such individuals as, Horace Greeley, Boss Tweed, The Brooks Brothers, Henry J Raymond, abolitionist, Abigail Hopper Gibbons and legendary gang leader, William "Bill The Butcher" Poole.  The walk may be hilly and strenuous. Good walking shoes are advised.  The cost of the tour is $15.00.  Greenwood Cemetery is located at 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY.

The 85th Annual Feast Of San Gennaro continues today, from 11:30AM-11:00PM, along Mulberry Street, between Hudson and Canal Streets, and along Grand and Hester Streets, between Mott and Baxter Streets, Manhattan, NY.  Today, from 2:00PM-3:00PM, the feast will Present, the Jo Jo Matra fashion show with DJ.  From 6:00PM-9:00PM singer, Jenna Esposito will Perform Italian folk songs and songs made famous by Italian-American vocalists. The feast and the above included events are Free to attend. This is the concluding day of the feast.

The DUMBO ARTS FESTIVAL will continue today, from 12:00PM-6:00PM.  The festival features a variety of art exhibits, musical performances, literary readings, video and projection exhibits and family activities. It includes comedy Performances by the Acrobuffos, yoga, kite flying and more.  The festival is Free. The festival takes place in the DUMBO section of Brooklyn, NY.  Click on the above link for directions and maps.  A festival guide can also be downloaded by clicking on the above link and then clicking on the heading, about.  The Festival concludes today.

The 4th Family Day Celebration At Governors Island, honoring African culture, takes place today from 12:00PM-5:00PM.  The event is Free and will feature, dance classes, story telling, double dutch and quilting demonstrations, food vendors, short film screenings and more.  For directions on getting to Governors Island and the Ferry Schedule, Click This Link.

Pelham Bay Park will host the Native American Festival, today from 12:00PM-4:00PM, in the South Picnic area of the park.  the Free festival will feature, Performances, exhibits, food, arts and crafts, nature programs, story telling and more.  The South Picnic area of Pelham Bay Park, is accessible from Middletown Road and Stadium Avenue, Bronx, NY.

Today is Make NYC Your Gym Day, from 12:30PM-4:30PM, at the Richmond County Bank Ballpark.  The day will feature games, giveaways and more.  At 1:00PM, Zumba dance lessons will be given, followed by a Zumba dance Party at 1:30PM.   At 2:30PM, there will be a Yoga cool down class.  This event is Free.  The Richmond County Bank Ballpark is located at 75 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY.

Take a Take A Trolley Tour Of Greenwood Cemetery, today at 1:00PM.  Todays trolley tour will include the graves of Leonard Bernstein, Boss Tweed, Henry Bergh ( founder of the ASPCA) Louis Comfort Tiffany, the civil war soldiers lot and catacombs, the Steinway Mausoleum and much more.  The cost of the tour is $15.00.  Meet at the main entrance of the Greenwood Cemetery, at 25th Street and 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.

The New York Yankees Vs The Boston Red Sox, today at 1:05PM, at Yankee Stadium, located at 161st Street, and River Avenue, Bronx, NY.  A Limited EditionYankee Stadium Exclusive Ty Beanie Buddy, will be presented to the first 10,000 guests, age 14 and under.   The Beanie Buddy is named Hope in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.  Ticket Prices Vary.

The New York Mets Vs The Philadelphia Phillies, today at 1:10PM, at Citi Field, located at 123-01 Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing, NY.  Following the game, kids 12 and under can run the bases.  Ticket Prices Vary.

The New York Library Of The Performing Arts will Present the Concert Version Of Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor, today at 1:30PM.  Donizetti's most famous opera will be Performed by the New York Opera Forum.  The Performance is Free.  The New York Library Of The Performing Arts is located at the Dorothy and Lewis B Cullman Center, at 40 Lincoln Center Plaza, Manhattan, NY.

The Overlook Concert Americana will take place today from 2:00PM-3:00PM in Riverside Park.  Brad Vickers and his Vestapolitans will be performing a combination of Blues, Ragtime, skiffle and what is describes as American Roots and Roll.  The concert is Free and takes place at the 116th Street Overlook (on the middle level of Riverside Park) Manhattan, NY.  For more information, click on the above link.

Judson Memorial Church will host its Really Really Free Market, today and every last Sunday Of the Month from 3:00PM-7:00PM.   It is based on the idea of sharing. There is no money, bartering or trading.  The market offers Free clothing, books, household items, toys, haircuts, workshops, food, music Etc.  Judson Memorial Church is located at 55 Washington Square South, Manhattan, NY.

Discover Tour of Prospect Park, today from 3:00PM-4:00PM,

guided by a naturalist.  View birds and other wildlife.  The tour is Free and meets at the Audubon Center at the Prospect Park boat house.   Enter the park at the Lincoln Road/ 

Ocean Avenue entrance, Brooklyn, NY.

Take The Clinton Cove Concert Series Presents a Free musical Performance, by The Lisps.  The performance takes place tonight at 6:00PM, at Clinton Cove Park.  The Park is located at West 55th Street and 12th Avenue, Manhattan, NY.   For more information, click on the above link. 

Movie Night At Habana Outpost Presents a Free screening of the film, Risky Business, tonight at 8:00PM.  The restaurant has a reasonably priced menu of Mexican/Cuban food.  To view the menu, click on the above link.  Habana Outpost is located at 757 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY