Bridge and Borough Weekend Events - August 29 - 31

MANHATTAN

End-of-Summer Celebration: Bubble Show! | Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 3:00 PM | FREE ADMISSION | KID FRIENDLY | The Bubble Show is a mesmerizing experience for both children and adults, combining science, art, and entertainment. The show features giant bubbles, bubble sculptures, and interactive activities that will delight audiences of all ages. Plus giveaways and free books for attendees! Perfect way to celebrate the end of summer with family-friendly fun at this Upper West Side library branch. | St. Agnes Library, 444 Amsterdam Ave, Manhattan | https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2025/08/30/end-summer-celebration-bubble-show

Bryant Park Picnic Performances: New York Loves Sly! | Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE ADMISSION | KID FRIENDLY | Steven Bernstein's Millennial Territory Orchestra takes on the innovative and uplifting music of soul, R&B, and funk legend Sly Stone with iconic New York artists including Joan as Policewoman, Vernon Reid and Corey Glover! Part of the free summer concert series running through September 12th featuring high-quality performances that would otherwise require expensive tickets. | Bryant Park, 6th Avenue between 40th and 42nd Street, Manhattan | https://bryantpark.org/calendar/event/new-york-loves-sly

Summer on the Hudson: Tai Chi | Sunday, August 31, 2025 | 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM | FREE ADMISSION | ALL FITNESS LEVELS | Join Silvana Pizzuti to learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels. This is the final session of the weekly summer series that has been running since May 4th. Wear comfortable clothes and sunscreen for this peaceful outdoor practice with stunning river views. | Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Riverside Park, West 89th Street and Riverside Drive, Manhattan | https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/riverside-park/events

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The Bronx

Golivemore Presents | 2nd Annual Summer FitFest | Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM | FREE ADMISSION | KID FRIENDLY | Join us in the heart of the Bronx for a free fitness and wellness celebration before summer slips away! This 2.5-hour event features running, dancing, yoga, boxing, martial arts, and more activities for all fitness levels. Rain or shine event with free venue parking available. Perfect way to get active and connect with the community in this annual celebration of health and wellness. | Macombs Dam Park, West 161st Street, The Bronx | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/golivemore-presents-2nd-annual-summer-fitfest-tickets-1602410325419

Fordham Rams at Manhattan Jaspers Women's Soccer | Sunday, August 31, 2025 | 11:00 AM | TICKETED EVENT | SPORTS | College women's soccer match between Fordham University and Manhattan College. | Gaelic Park, 201 W 240th St, The Bronx | https://www.stubhub.com/fordham-rams-women-s-soccer-bronx-tickets-8-31-2025/event/159081422/?quantity=0

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BROOKLYN

Here and Now Labor Day Festival at Bargemusic | Saturday-Sunday, August 30-31, 2025 | Multiple Shows Daily | FREE ADMISSION | ADULT-ORIENTED | Bargemusic celebrates Labor Day weekend with multiple free chamber music performances at their new waterfront location. Saturday features Dal Sogno Ensemble at 2pm and Rubin Kodheli with Sylvie Courvoisier at 4pm. Sunday presents "The Wonderful Adventures of Nils" world premiere with pianist Nataliya Medvedovskaya at 2pm and Duo Yumeno at 4pm. After nearly 50 years on a floating barge, this beloved classical music venue now performs at the stunning Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse with floor-to-ceiling river views. | Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse, Pier 5, Brooklyn | https://www.bargemusic.org/

2025 Wildflower Festival | Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | FREE ADMISSION | KID FRIENDLY | Join us for the fourth annual Wildflower Festival celebrating the end of summer with blooming sunflowers, goldenrod, black-eyed Susans, and other wildflowers that attract pollinators and birds. Activities and crafts along Hendrix Creek Road, plus guided hike at 2pm and guided bike ride at 4pm. No registration required for this celebration of nature's beauty. Note: This event highlights wildflowers in their natural habitat - no picking or removing plants. | Shirley Chisholm State Park, 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-wildflower-festival-tickets-1527428282109

West Indian American Day Carnival | Sunday, August 31, 2025 | All Day | FREE ADMISSION | KID FRIENDLY | The West Indian American Day Carnival is an all-day party and parade that celebrates the culture of New York City's Caribbean community. An estimated 1 million people watch the festivities as the parade, with its performers in elaborate costumes and floats, travels along Brooklyn's Eastern Parkway. Vendors along the route sell food, art and souvenirs from islands throughout the Caribbean while the sounds of reggaeton and calypso fill the air. | Eastern Parkway, Crown Heights, Brooklyn | https://wiadcacarnival.org/

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QUEENS

Clashing Steel: The Art of Stage Combat | July 31 - September 21, 2025 | Thursday-Friday 5-9 PM, Saturday-Sunday 2-9 PM | FREE ADMISSION | ADULT-ORIENTED | This unique exhibition celebrates the artistry and craftsmanship behind stage combat weaponry, showing how swords, daggers, spears, shields, and armor are designed not to harm but to enhance storytelling through choreographed conflict. From Romeo and Juliet duels to Game of Thrones battles, discover how these tools transform action into art. Features work from renowned fight choreographers and weapon makers including Jesse Belsky, Dennis Graves, and Rick Sordelet. | Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City | https://events.qns.com/event/clashing-steel-the-art-of-stage-combat-at-culture-lab-lic/

Fishing at the Gantries | Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 10:00 AM | FREE ADMISSION | KID FRIENDLY | Learn the basics of rod and reel fishing and help collect valuable data to support conservation efforts in the East River! All materials will be provided at this fishing clinic. Registration is highly recommended to secure your space, with one ticket per fishing rod. Walk-up participants welcome if space allows. Program may be rescheduled or canceled due to inclement weather. | Gantry Plaza State Park – Pier 4, 50th Ave. and Center Blvd., Long Island City | https://events.newyorkfamily.com/event/fishing-at-the-gantries/

Sunset Jazz at Culture Lab LIC | Fridays through October 24, 2025 | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | FREE ADMISSION | ADULT-ORIENTED | Free indoor jazz music series featuring incredible musicians every Friday. This Friday (August 29th) features Mind Open Band at 8pm. Come listen to live jazz, have a drink and take in the art at this weekly series running through late October. Schedule includes performances by renowned artists like Brian Woodruff Sextet, Betty Kean Band, and Private Label Trio. | Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City | https://events.qns.com/event/sunset-jazz-at-culture-lab-lic-every-friday-august-october-2025/

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