This Saturday, I’m so honored to be a co-hosting a fun, family friendly event at Randall’s Island in NYC.
As the big, official kick-off to the 2010 Hebrew National Better-Than-A-Picnic Picnics, together with a fabulous group of NYC/NJ and PA bloggers, we will be picnicking, enjoying giant puzzles, mechanical bull rides, activities for kids and family, music and checking out the Hebrew National AirStream bus where hot dogs, fruit and drinks will be served up.
Updated:
I just got word that Cheryl Hines will be our celebrity co-host! Cheryl plays Cheryl David on HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, but if your little one is a fan of Jack’s Big Music Show, they might know her as Sudsy Bubblestein. Together with Hines, we’ll be working together on a service project. Our service project is in support of the Magic Summer Lunch Box and The Food Bank For New York City.
Hot dogs, mechanical bulls, a celebrity, service projects and family fun—what more could you want?
Won’t you join us?
When and Where
The picnic is this Saturday, May 22 at 11:30 a.m. and goes until 3:30 p.m. on Randall’s Island – Central Fields by Scylla Park.
Since this picnic is open to everyone of all ages, this is one of the unique opportunities where my “real” life intersects with my online world. So, please, join us for all the fun!
My fellow hostesses with the mostest(es?) include:
Isabel, Alpha Mom
Me, Next Kid Thing
Suzanne, Mom Confessionals
Amy O., Selfish Mom
Anna, Mommy Poppins
Carol, NY City Mama
Amy P., Long Island Parent Source
Kimberly, Mom in the City
Kelsey, Naptime Chef
Lisa, New York Chica
Jo-Lynne, Musings of a Housewife
Whitney, Mommies with Style
Melissa, GirlyMama
Emily, TheMotherhood.com
Whitney, Mommies with Style
Cecily, Cecily Kellogg
Directions:
From Manhattan:
Take the 4, 5, or 6 Lexington Ave. trains to 125th St., then transfer on the NW corner of 125th St. and Lexington Ave. for the M35 bus to Randall’s Island.
Or by car, get on the Triborough Bridge at East 125th Street. Stay left for the exit to Randall’s Island, immediately after the toll plaza.
From Long Island and Queens:
Get on the Triborough Bridge from the Grand Central Parkway. Stay right for the exit to Randall’s Island, immediately after the toll plaza.
From the Bronx:
Take the Major Deegan or Bruckner Expressway to the Triborough Bridge. Stay right for the exit to Randall’s Island, immediately after the toll plaza.
From Brooklyn:
Take the FDR Drive North to the Triborough Bridge exit (on right). Stay left up to and after the toll, following the signs to Randall’s Island.
From New Jersey:
From I-80 or the New Jersey Turnpike, get onto the George Washington Bridge. Follow signs for “Through Traffic” (on the upper level, stay to the left; on the lower-level, stay to the right) to get onto the Cross Bronx Expressway, then take the Harlem River Drive/Amsterdam Avenue exit. Keep left onto the Harlem River Drive, then stay straight to take the FDR Drive South to the Triborough Bridge. On the Bridge, stay left for the exit to Randall’s Island, immediately after the toll plaza.
From Westchester:
Take I-87 (New York State Thruway) southbound. I-87 will turn into the Major Deegan Expressway. Follow signs to the Triborough Bridge, pass through the tollbooth, and stay to the right. Take the exit for Randall’s Island.
By Foot:
You can walk across the footbridge from E. 103rd St. in Manhattan onto Randall’s Island Park during summer daylight hours. Pedestrians can also walk across on the Triborough Bridge from Manhattan, Queens, or the Bronx.
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To RSVP, please feel free to email me or RSVP directly on the Facebook invite page!
