Here’s what you need to know
Time Out #20 | Fri 18 September, 2020 
A note on back to school
We support students and families who are making significant adjustments to their school schedules this year. Whether you’re searching for the latest news or wondering how to keep the kids busy once class is dismissed, we’re here for you. Stay safe and best of luck this year!
Danielle Valente
Time Out New York Kids Editor
@dvwrites
School reopening plans
get delayed again
Just before the first day of school on Sept 21, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that not all students will be returning to classrooms as anticipated. Read about the phased reopening plans and mark the new start dates in your calendar.
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Time Out is partnering with the New York Public Library to present digital storytimes for pint-sized bookworms. Families can tune in Monday through Friday at 10am right here for a remote read-aloud. The Time Out New York Kids newsletter will reveal forthcoming storytime schedules on Fridays.

The Week of September 21:

Monday, September 21 Neerbala Kalia from Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library in
Staten Island
Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes by Kimberley and James Dean

Tuesday, September 22 Grace Zell from 53rd Street Branch in Manhattan
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star by Jane Cabrera and You Matter by Christian Robinson

Wednesday, September 23 Michelle Fernandez from the Bronx Bookmobile
The Lorax by Dr. Seuss

Thursday, September 24 Carolyn Lawrence from Morrisania Library in the Bronx
Sulwe by Lupita Nyong’o

Friday, September 25 Jessica Maldoff from Harry Belafonte 115th Street
in Manhattan
Leave me Alone by Vera Brosgol

Don't forget to visit the library's website, check out its great activities for kids and subscribe to NYPL Kids!
What to do this weekend
For more ways to stay busy, make sure to explore our
Things To Do This Weekend page.
Saturday
11am: This is the second-to-last virtual Hans Christian Andersen storytime. Catch it before the season ends!
Sunday
Noon: Tune in for Laurie Berkner's "Pajama Party" LIVE!
All weekend
Anytime: Museums and zoos are offering students free and discounted admission before school starts. See if your favorite attraction is participating!
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25 Ways to still have a great fall
Snag a bushel of apples and resurrect your sweaters from the closet: Autumn's in the air! To celebrate, we’ve rounded up the best fall activities for families in NYC. Although this year has been difficult, the spooky season is trudging on—safely, of course. Some things will look a little different, but there's still plenty to enjoy.
Apple picking near NYC
Nothing is sweeter in fall than the taste of a crispy apple. We round up the best local farms and orchards families love to visit, so grab an empty basket and plan a weekend outing!
Six Flags debuts a new festival
Six Flags is debuting HALLOWFEST today, an all-new Halloween celebration. Expect inflatables, a trick or treat trail, a hay bale maze and even a ride on your favorite coasters...in the dark!
News families can use
NYC DOE: Snow days are a no-go this year
American Girl debuts a rad new ‘80s doll
Trick or treating is on in New York State
Clinton St. Baking Company reopens at Time Out Market
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“Daddy was in charge of getting the kids to school.
They got there...two hours late.”
— Jasmine, Staten Island
For more laugh-out-loud moments, visit our Parenting Fails page!
 
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