NYCxDESIGN

What: Come celebrate the best of New York’s emerging design scene with FAD Market’s NYCxDESIGN pop-up. We’ll be taking up residence at The Invisible Dog Art Center in Brooklyn’s Boerum Hill, with over 50 cutting-edge designers and makers pushing the boundaries of home furnishing, tableware, apparel, jewelry, and more.

When: May 18th-19th  // 11am - 6pm

Where: The Invisible Dog Art Center: 51 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

FAD Market’s NYCxDESIGN market is accessible via the Bergen Street (F,G), Hoyt Street (A,C,G), and Borough Hall (2,3,4,5) subway stations.

Cost: FREE

This year marks the twelfth anniversary of the NYCxDESIGN festival — New York City's official celebration of design. To learn more about the amazing NYCxDESIGN events happening across New York City and online, check out their website here.

SUBMERGE Marine Science Festival

What: SUBMERGE brings marine science to life as we learn about NYC’s coastal waters from our River Project team and more than 30 regional STEM experts. This interactive science festival invites the public to explore water topics through awesome experiments, kid-approved entertainment and much more!

Hudson River Park’s River Project is committed to advancing public awareness and understanding of our connected waterways. SUBMERGE aims to inspire and make marine science and STEM accessible and engaging for everyone; we look forward to welcoming science lovers of all ages to take part in the fun!

If you have any questions, please contact our River Project team at education@hrpt.ny.gov.

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When: FRIDAY, MAY 17TH, 2024 //  10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
& SATURDAY, MAY 18TH, 2024  //  11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Where: Pier 84: Hudson River Park, 555 12th Ave, New York, NY 10036

Cost: FREE

Films on the Green 2024

What: Villa Albertine’s beloved free outdoor French film festival, Films on the Green, will return to parks across Manhattan and Brooklyn. This year, we’re exploring the thrilling intersection of sports and cinema, showcasing 11 captivating films that embody the spirit of athleticism, competition, and triumph. From soccer to swimming and tennis to cycling, join us for an unforgettable summer of cinematic excitement under the stars!

You can find the 2024 lineup here and below:

May 31 - Central Park: Sink or Swim by Gilles Lellouche

June 7 - Washington Square Park: Final Set by Quentin Reynaud

June 14 - Washington Square Park: The Odyssey by Jérôme Salle

June 21 - Transmitter Park, Brooklyn: My Donkey, My Lover & I by Caroline Vignal

June 28 - J. Hood Wright Park: The Triplets of Belleville by Sylvain Chomet

July 5 - Seward Park: Marinette by Virginie Verrier

July 12 - Seward Park: Air of Paris by Marcel Carné

July 19 - Riverside Park, Pier I: Les Cinq Tulipes Rouges by Jean Stelli – US PREMIERE

July 26 - Riverside Park, Pier I: The Golden Ball by Cheik Doukouré

Sept. 6 (TBD): Columbia University: Ride Above by Christian Duguay

Sept. 6 - McGolrick Park, Brooklyn: Racetime by Benoît Godbout

Cost: Free and open to the public. Registration is recommended but not required.

The Rockaway Beach Bazaar returns!

What: The bazaar features local favorites, such as Red Hook Lobster, Seaney Pizza, Hook Burger and SandShark Bar. The rest of the vendors will begin serving the community on Memorial Day weekend and continue seven days a week throughout the summer. In addition to the delectable food options, the bazaar will host a variety of local retail shops.

The Rockaway Bazaar will serve not only as a hub for local shopping and dining, but also as a cultural venue with a summer music series. More information here.

When: Noon - early evening

Where: Beach 97th, located at 97-01 Shore Front Pkwy. in Rockaway Beach

French Summer Camps & Classes

What: This summer, your children will learn, laugh and have fun in French with the Summer Games. Each week’s camp will focus on a city that has hosted the Games, with lessons themed around the geography and the culture of the hosting country, a type of game, famous athletes, and other related aspects of the Games. Best of all, they will learn how to work together and collaborate just like the champion teams will do in Paris this summer!

Volunteer assistants opportunities also available!

Where: Manhattan, NY & Montclair, NJ

When: June 17–September 1, 2024

Register by May 31 to save 5% with the early bird discount code CHAMPION.

Website for more information.