New York - July 02, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Look at you, little firecracker!

SCOUT
Campout at the Farm
What: Wholesome slumber party with honky-tonk and Appalachian fiddle tunes, beer, and flashlight tag. Butcher Tom Mylan (Marlow & Daughters) oversees the pig roast. Pie by Sweet Deliverance. Take your own tent.
Why: How can you deny fresh farm eggs for breakfast?
When: Sat., 5 p.m.-Sun., 11 a.m.
Where: Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy., Floral Park (718-347-3276). For directions, go to queensfarm.org. Tix at brownpapertickets.com.

SEE
$4 on the Fourth
What: Take in Jasper Johns’s broad stripes and bright stars for just a few bucks at the Whitney.
Why: Salute fellow patriots, from Jeff Koons to Jackson Pollock.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 945 Madison Ave., at 75th St. (212-570-3600).

HEAR
Ambient Audio Adventure
What: Listen to stories, songs, and wonders as you wander around.
Why: Just download the tour and you’re ready to rediscover the city. It ends with an artsy hang and homemade brownies.
When: Sun., noon-5 p.m. Tour lasts two hours. Take earphones.
Where: Starting point, Spring St., at Sixth Ave.

BUY
Only Hearts Independence Day Sample Sale
What: Save up to 80 percent on labels for ladies (Princess Tam Tam, Rebecca Minkoff, Alice McCall).
Why: The rush of a sale — so good for your circulatory system.
When: Fri., noon-8 p.m.
Where: 230 Mott St., b/t Prince & Spring Sts. (212-431-3694).

Callalilai Opens
What: A Japanese designer channels Paris with a collection of bohemian dresses, accordion skirts, and graphic prints that are exactly what you’re looking for this summer.
Why: Third location’s a charm.
When: Daily, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 827 Broadway, b/t 12th & 13th Sts. (212-477-7377).