If the playground, park and movie routine is getting a little tired, why not do something different with the kids this week? From an interactive play to a fireworks cruise, these events will win approval from everyone in the family.
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'Puffs, or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic'
From the event description:
"Puffs, or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic" follows the (non-)adventures of a wizard named Wayne, his two somewhat familiar friends and the lovably underachieving members of a particular house, who are left to sit on the sidelines as a certain star student and his pals experience all the evil-battling excitement.
When: Wednesday, July 3, 8 p.m.
Where: New World Stages, Stage 5, 340 W. 50th St.
Price: $37 (Partial View Mezzanine); $57 (Orchestra or Mezzanine Center)
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'Pip's Island: The Lighthouse Rescue'
From the event description:
Bring the entire family to a Broadway-caliber show where kids are the stars. In this hour-long interactive journey, kids lead the way through a magical island where they'll get to man a flying ship, design giant cakes, explore the deep sea and more. Kids are free to move around from room to room as they join performers, puppets and animated characters in a series of challenges that help the story unfold.
When: Wednesday, July 3, 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Where: Pip's Island, 400 W. 42nd St.
Price: $39
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'The Wizard of Oz'
From the event description:
Strap on your ruby slippers and join the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Lion, Dorothy and her little dog Toto, too, for this adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz." Journey down the Yellow Brick Road through the land of Oz to meet the Wizard, while humming along to memorable songs from the Oscar-winning film, including "Over the Rainbow," "We're Off to See the Wizard" and "If I Only Had a Brain."
When: Wednesday, July 3, 2 p.m.
Where: Harlem Repertory Theatre, 240 E. 123rd St.
Price: $5 (General Seating); $10 (Premium Seating)
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Blue Man Group
From the event description:
The worldwide phenomenon known as Blue Man Group is a wildly outrageous and engaging theatrical experience combining music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to create a totally unique form of entertainment. Plus, there's a lot of fun audience interaction, as well as a pulsating finale with an original score.
When: Wednesday, July 3, 8 p.m.
Where: Astor Place Theatre, 434 Lafayette St.
Price: $39
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Independence Day Family Fireworks Cruise
From the event description:
Enjoy views of the Empire State Building, the Freedom Tower and more. Party with your family to the sounds of a live DJ as he mixes and spins this year's Top 40, pop, hip-hop and dance hits.
When: Thursday, July 4, 5-10:30 p.m.
Where: 78 South St., New York, NY 10038
Price: $169 (General Admission). More ticket options available.
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