Mister Sunday is one of those events that my husband and I love just as much as our children. While it's definitely not aimed at families—there are a lot of childless people there—in my experience, the crowd is really respectful of kids. Families usually show up at 3pm on the dot to take advantage of the space before the dance floor gets busy. (The place never feels overcrowded but it does fill up.) There are picnic tables and folding chairs you can move wherever you choose, and lots of shady trees. Sand is scattered about and the kids can play in it. We brought buckets to keep our girls entertained but they were just excited to see the dogs and hang out in a big open space. And this year Mister Sunday has added a Ping-Pong table.

If you work up an appetite dancing, you can chow down on delicious Mexican food from Country Boys (the pulled pork tacos always sell out fast) . This season there is a new concessionaire, James Durazzo & Friends, serving up burgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob and such. Plus there are adult (Brooklyn-Brewed beers, homemade sangria) and nonalcoholic beverages.

Mister Sunday takes place every Sunday 3-9pm through Labor Day at 400 Carroll Street between Bond and Nevins Streets in Brooklyn. It's a residential area so the party never gets too loud. Unfortunately due to a new real-estate development it looks like this is the last year for the party so put it on your summer to-do list. The entrance fee $10 per adult before 5pm if you RSVP to mister@mistersaturdaynight.com with your first and last name, otherwise it's $15 per grown-up. Children under age 18 are free but must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs are free too but need to be on leashes. Bike parking is available inside. Technically outside drinks aren't allowed but I've never been hassled about sippy cups. My one complaint: There aren't real bathrooms just Porta-Potties but they're usually not too bad.

Find out about other offbeat seasonal activities in our Summer Fun Guide.