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LOOKING FOR A LITTLE POST-PAUSE FAMILY FUN? GO TO SIPARENT.COM/UPCOMING-EVENTS HERE’S SOME OF OUR SEPTEMBER HIGHLIGHTS.
GEEK OUT AT SNUG HARBOR
This outdoor convention celebrates geek culture and diversity in the community, featuring workshops, panels, video games, art from local artists, performances, cosplay contest and so much more. Special guest Rob Fury will run a My Hero Academia panel and host the cosplay contest. Event hosts will be enforcing strict CDC safety regulations. Day two is a virtual option for experiencing the convention from afar. Get your tickets at goasicon.com. Saturday, September 5, 11am-8:30pm: Outdoor Convention
DRIVE-IN MOVIE SERIES AT POUCH CAMP
IN N PERSO S EVENT
$40 entry fee per car includes choice of 4 snacks and 4 drinks. The lot opens at 7:30 and films start at 9pm. Go to camppouch.org/driveinmovie to purchase tickets. Saturday, September 12: The Sandlot Saturday, September 19: The Goonies Saturday, September 26: Back to the Future
AL VIRTU S EVENT
MICHAEL’S KIDS CLUB ONLINE
KIDS ONLINE BOOK DISCUSSION: POKÉMON GAME ON!
Your kids can attend free virtual crafting classes on Michaels.com Tuesdays & Thursdays at 4pm. Go to michaels.com/kidsclubonline for the full schedule. Upcoming classes include: Tuesday, September 1 - Yarn Bird Making (ages 6+) Thursday, September 3 - Night & Day Scene (ages 3+)
Calling all Pokémon fans! Join in an online talk about Pokémon and the non-fiction e-book Pokémon Game On! by Paige V. Polinsky! For children ages 8-12, along with a parent or caregiver via Google Hangouts Meet. Borrow the e-book online at nypl.overdrive. com/media/5273040. To register, go to nypl.org/events/programs/2020/09/04/kids-online-book-discussion-pokemon-game. Friday, September 4, 1-2pm
20 September 2020 • siparent.com
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