Saturday, April 17, 2010
Thomas Jefferson Park
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
114th Street & First Avenue, Manhattan
FREE EVENT
On Saturday, April 17, 2010, the City of New York Parks & Recreation and the Walt Disney Company will host the 3rd annual Street Games at Thomas Jefferson Park in Harlem.
Street Games brings back the classic street games from the 60's and 70's and reintroduces them to a new generation with a modern twist! Pogo sticks, double-dutch, hula hoops, and yo-yos are just some of the activities that you and your family can try out to the sound of Motown, Rock N Roll, and Soul.
This year's event will also feature skating boarding clinics and a costume contest for the most authentic outfit from the 60s & 70s.
With multiple venues throughout the event, there will be something for everyone to enjoy! Check out the zones below!
The Action Zone will get everyone moving the old school way with:
* Hula Hoops
* Double-Dutch
* Hippity Hop
* Stilt Bucketsg
* Pogo Stick
* Lemon Twist
The Fun & Games Zone features low-tech games and activities!
* Yo-yos
* Red Light, Green Light
* Board Games
* Box Ball
* Hopscotch
* Skully
Street Skate Zone
In addition to utilizing Thomas Jefferson Park, Street Games closes two city streets to give kids the feel of the 60s & 70s.
* Skate Mobile
* Skateboarding clinics
Arts & Crafts
Scratch art, a Giant Coloring Picture of Mickey, and mosaics are some of the activities from years past!
Main Stage
Street Games 2010 is much more than just the games! We will feature musical performances of some of our favorite songs from the '60s and '70s to recreate those timeless grooves.
Community Zone
At each Street Games, community and other non-profit groups come out to share their information and let people know about the resources available to them.
To become involved in Street Games 2010 or other Parks-produced events, contact: Christine Thelmo Dabrow at (212) 360-8144 or via email at christine.dabrow@parks.nyc.gov.