Peach picking and food tour: how to spend a weekend in New York (August 5-7)
'04.08.2022'
Olga Derkach
What: Peach picking at Prospect Hill Orchards
When: Friday-Sunday, August 5-7
Where: Prospect Hill Orchards 340 Milton Turnpike, Milton, NY 12547
More: Mid-July and August are happy times to visit Prospect Hill Orchards. Figs, yellow and white peaches, and nectarines are commonly available for picking at this time. And since there are almost ten acres of stone fruit trees in the garden, everyone is sure to take something with them. The picking price depends on the amount of fruit picked.
Cost: From $ 30
What: Know-It-All Space Adventures in New York
When: Saturday, 6 August, with 11: 00
Where: 2653 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11223
More: ESSENCE Theater Studio invites New Yorkers to an exciting performance for children (from 2 years old).
The interactive performance-game “Space adventures of the know-it-all” will give your child not only fun and joy, but also useful knowledge.
At the event, the actors will go on a fun journey through space with their children, play a parade of planets, overcome a meteor shower, save the Little Prince and learn a lot of useful information.
ESSENCE performances from the Merry Science series are very popular with children and parents. Theater develops your child's emotional memory, which also boosts children's IQ.
Every spectator needs a ticket - both adults and children.
Cost: $20
What: Dinosaur Safari at the Bronx Zoo
When: Friday-Sunday, August 5-7
Where: Bronx Zoo Wildlife Conservation Society | Bronx, NY 2300 Southern Blvd Bronx 10458
More: Dinosaur Safari takes zoo visitors through a wooded area filled with 52 life-sized dinosaurs and pterosaurs. Guests will see the largest flying animal that has ever lived (quetzalcoatl), as well as a tyrannosaurus rex and omeisaurus.
Cost: $ 0-42
What: Salsa night on Vanderbilt Avenue
When: Friday-Sunday, August 5-7
Where: 550 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238-3039
More: The salsa dance studio is bringing back its popular outdoor nights. A free lesson will teach you the basics of the dance and then practice your new moves to tunes created by DJ Jun and guest DJs.
Cost: Free options
What: Exhibition of military posters
When: Friday-Sunday, August 5-7
Where: 2 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075
More: As a visualization of many political and social movements, posters are essential for recruitment, propaganda and morale. Distributed by governments, political parties, trade unions and other organizations, political posters are timeless and cover the full spectrum of political views and philosophies. The historical events of recent years have highlighted posters as a creative means of social expression, as well as a powerful tool used during social protest.
Cost: $ 0-10
What: New York Harbor Cruise
When: Friday-Saturday, 5-6 August
Where: Pier 40 at Hudson River Park 353 West Street New York, NY 10014
More: A scenic 3,5-hour New York Harbor cruise awaits. Take in breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline including the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, Liberty Tower and more. In addition, the yacht will have live music, a bar and delicious treats.
Cost: $ 45-60
What: Charity concert by Oleg Skrypka, Assia Akhat and Irina Bilyk
When: Friday, August 5, from 20: 00
Where: Oceana Theatre, 1029 Brighton Beach Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235
More: The charity concert tour of the Ukraine and Ukrainians Abroad organization will feature Ukrainian rock legend Oleg Skrypka and his Vopli Vidoplyasova, pop diva of the Ukrainian music industry Irina Bilyk, and Ukraine's best violinist Assiya Akhat. They will perform on the same stage with a single mission - to unite everyone in order to come together to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine. Join an unforgettable night of Ukrainian music and culture, a night of great people united by one mission.
Cost: $ 50-75
What: East Village Food Tour
When: Saturday, 6 August, with 15: 00
Where: Theater 80 St. Marks at 80 St. Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003
More: The East Village Food Tour introduces you to the cuisines and culture that make this place incredibly attractive in New York. You'll learn the stories of restaurant owners and chefs as you enjoy your 4-course meal. You will have to try Ukrainian dumplings and other national dishes from immigrants who have made the East Village one of the most diverse gastronomic areas in New York.
Cost: $99
Dear readers! Please note that due to the epidemic of coronavirus infection, some activities may be canceled or rescheduled for other dates. Therefore, before visiting, we recommend checking the information on the sites of the organizers.
But we have collected many interesting events for you online:
- offer to go to one of 11 virtual tours of New York
- if you have long wanted to visit the best museums and theaters, now now, without leaving your home, do it - just go at this link
- Get Free Access to US University Online Courses here
- on how to usefully spend weeks at home during quarantine, read in this publication
- here - 50 free courses on a variety of topics
- by going to this link, visit the most famous castles in Europe
- dozens of free resources for fun boring self-isolation we have collected here
In addition, look for interesting events for every day of the week in our calendar... Come in, find out, share with your friends. Before visiting, check the organizer's websites for details and locations of events, as they may change.
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