NYC Weekend Fun for the Family

MYFOXNY.COM - Looking to have some summer fun with your kids without the scorching temperatures? Sherrina Navani from newyorkmother.com stopped by Fox 5 to share some indoor ideas to help you beat the heat.

Visit a museum on Museum Mile: Give your kids a bit of culture and excitement when you take a step into one of New York's many fantastic museums. Check out the Curious George Exhibit at the Jewish Museum located on 5th Avenue and 92nd street.

George Saves the Day: The Art of Margret and H.A. Rey: America's favorite monkey, the irrepressible Curious George, is always in trouble! In a great turn of fate, he helped his creators get out of life-threatening danger. Nearly 80 original drawings for Margret and H. A. Rey's childrens books and documentation related to their escape from Nazi-occupied Europe are on view in the exhibition, Curious

The Sony Wonder Technology Lab, located on Madison Avenue at 56th Street is always free to visit and a really cool place for you and your kids to experience the latest in technological enhancements. They also have a slew of upcoming events and programs like Tech for Tots every Thursday till mid August, which teaches young kids how to use a digital camera. To find out what's happening at the Lab or to create a free reservation visit http://wondertechlab.sony.com

Chelsea Piers Field House offers basketball, rock climbing, soccer and so much more.

Going to the library is not just for reading. The New York Public library in all 5 boroughs offers amazing classes, programs and exhibits all year round, including some staples like Read Aloud story time and Gaming at the Library where kids can actually play with a Wii, Ps3 or Xbox console. Visit http://www.nypl.org for a list of events at your local library

And, of course, movies! Nothing screams family night like a trip to your local air conditioned theater! And with so many family friendly flicks on screen, like Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore, you and the kids will enjoy at least of few hours of cool entertainment bliss.