Today
JUST BEACHY: Pack your pails and shovels for the 22nd Sand Sculpting Contest and Unity Day Celebration at Coney Island, where families can build castles, critters and more right by the water’s edge. Truly amazing sculptures win cash prizes! Noon to 5 p.m., free. Coney Island Boardwalk, at 10th Street; nyaquarium.com
BLOCKHEADS: Easily one of the summer’s best street fairs, El Museo del Barrio’s annual block party has awesome entertainment, including performances and workshops in break dancing and salsa, an interactive show by hip-hop/spoken word artists the Welfare Poets and a play area for kids with hula hoops, chalk drawing and more from the Museum for African Art. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., free. 104th Street, between Fifth and Madison avenues; elmuseo.org
TOMORROW
ON A ROLL: Whether you’re a fan of old-fashioned or in-line roller skates, the Skate Truck NYC has a pair in your size (plus protective gear). Rent some wheels when the Skate Truck hits your neighborhood. This weekend’s location is in Central Park. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., last rental at 7 p.m., $15 for two hours, $20 for four hours, $25 for the whole day. Central Park, 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue; skatetrucknyc.com
LEGIT LINCOLN: Perhaps your kids are a little confused about US history because of a certain movie about vampires and one of our greatest leaders? “Honestly Abe: The Musical” is all about President Abraham Lincoln’s early years, and makes no mention of vampire hunting at all. We promise. 11 a.m., $15 to $35. Actors Temple Theatre, 339 W. 47th St., between Eighth and Ninth avenues; 212-245-6975, lamusevenale.org
STILL TO COME
YIPPEE SKIPPY: Expect Theatreworks USA’s “Skippyjon Jones” to be just as colorful and crazy as the super-popular kids’ book series about a Siamese cat with a fencing Chihuahua alter ego named El Skippito Friskito. Oh, and expect the free, first-come, first-served tickets to run out fast! Best to show up an hour before the show. Wednesday through Aug. 17, days and times vary. Lucille Lortel Theatre, 121 Christopher St., between Bleecker and Hudson streets; 212-924-8782; lortel.org