Bryant Park, Manhattan’s summer staple, caters a Saturday afternoon especially for young ones.

Writopia Lab, an organization that brings opportunities for literary inspiration to kids and teens, takes over the reading room after Laramee packs up his gear. Parents and elementary schoolers should register for this workshop in pairs, as both kids and guardians will be asked to engage in reflective writing. Prepare to discuss a meaningful, funny or otherwise poignant experience with your young classmate and translate it onto the page through use of scenes and dialogue. Allow the historical locale and bustling afternoon crowds to set off your imagination.