9/28/12, 9/29/12 + 9/30/12 Dumbo Arts Festival

Cost: Free

For all ages

With its industrial spaces easily converted to studios, DUMBO in Brooklyn underwent a radical transformation into an edgy but upscale enclave populated by art lovers and creators. The DUMBO Arts Festival honors that connection with three days of family-friendly performances and installations as well as open studios and galleries.

For more information, go to dumboartsfestival.com.

9/24/12 NBC News Education Nation @ NYPL: The Fight to End Bullying with NBC News's Kate Snow

Monday, September 24, 2012 from 6:30 to 7:30pm

Richmondtown Library

200 Clarke Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10306

(718) 668-0413
Cost: Free, but registration is required

For all ages

Bullying is a widespread problem that affects us all. Parents and students are invited to join NBC News’s Kate Snow and guests for readings and a special discussion on what we can do to help combat bullying and try to ensure that all children can learn in a safe and positive environment.

For site/registration link, go to:

http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2012/09/24/fight-end-bullying?j=167767&e=nypdesign@yahoo.com&l=1062_HTML&u=1988519&mid=7000413&jb=0&utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=NYPLFamilyPrograms20120917&utm_campaign=NYPLFamilyPrograms

9/17/12-9/30/12 Off Broadway Week: 2 for 1 Tickets Available Now Online!

Monday, September 17, 2012 through Sunday, September 30, 2012

Celebrate Off Broadway Week with two-for-one ticket pricing for the following shows. See website for promo codes, blackout dates and restrictions.

Avenue Q
The Awesome 80s Prom
The Berenstain Bears in Family Matters, the Musical
Black Angels Over Tuskegee
Blue Man Group
Bullet for Adolf
Channeling Kevin Spacey
Closer Than Ever
COCK
Cougar the Musical
Doña Flor y Sus Dos Maridos
Don’t Go Gentle
The Fantasticks
Forbidden Broadway
Fuerza Bruta 
Gazillion Bubble Show
Harper Regan
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Locuras en Wichita
Mary Broome
Modern Terrorism
Old Jews Telling Jokes
Perfect Crime
Rain Pryor’s Fried Chicken and Latkes
Red Dog Howls
SILENCE! The Musical
Sistas: The Musical
STOMP

http://www.nycgo.com/offbroadwayweek/?a=1&b=1&pid=hp-hero-drgbl-4

9/9/12 10th Annual West Side County Fair

Sunday, September 9, 2012 from 1:00pm to 6:00pm

Riverside Park
66th to 72nd Street at the Hudson River
New York, NY
Cost: Free
For all ages

Enjoy a little country right here in Manhattan and celebrate the change of seasons with carnival rides and games, music, square dancing, sideshow performers, a petting zoo, greenmarket and more! Visit the “Green Acre” environmental corner, with hands-on activities for kids about environmental awareness, green living, and animal care.

For information on weather cancellations please visit www.nyc.gov/parks/sohthe day of the event.

Summer on the Hudson programming is free to the public. Seating is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning 1-2 hours before the event. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be cancelled. No rain dates are scheduled. If attendance reaches maximum capacity management reserves the right to close participation.

http://www.riversideparkfund.org/calendar/?c=Summer-on-the-Hudson

9/6/12 Celebrate Fashion's Night Out (Nationwide + Worldwide)

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Cost: Many events are free. See listings for details.

For shopaholics of all ages

Join editors, stars, models, fashionistas, and designers on September 6, 2012, as they flood stores in cities across the country and around the world for fashion's most iconic extravaganza.

Last year's bash featured events in eighteen countries and more than 4,500 events here in the States. There are events throughout the 5 NYC boroughs--Manhattan has over 800 events. With special limited-edition products, celebrity appearances, and unforgettable performances, FNO 2012 is promising to be even bigger and better than before!

http://fashionsnightout.com/