Global Family Reunion This Saturday, June 6 @ The NY Hall of Science. A fun filled day for the whole family. Special offer for Patch.com readers. Come out and meet the cousins you never knew you had plus learn how we are all connected.

The Global Family Reunion, on Saturday, June 6th at the NY Hall of Science in Queens is about family connectivity, genealogy and ancestry, bringing the masses together, creating the largest family tree and much more.

Time Out NY names it the #1 thing to do this Saturday! Read more about Global Family Reunion as featured in the NY Daily News and NY Times.

All proceeds from this nonprofit event will benefit 2 organizations devoted to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease (Cure Alzheimer’s Fund and the Alzheimer’s Association New York Chapter).

A mash-up of a family-friendly festival plus a TED conference, Global Family Reunion features talks from scientists, entertainers and thought leaders, plus concerts, interactive events, activities for kids and global food trucks. In short, it’s fun filled day, not to be missed that everyone can enjoy!

As we come together with A.J. Jacobs, New York Times bestselling author (The Year of Living Biblically) with special guests Ted Allen (Food Network), Dr. Mehmet Oz, comedian Nick Kroll, magician David Blaine, Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates, singer Lisa Loeb, filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, musical group Sister Sledge (singing their hit, We Are Family) and many more, this all-day festival celebrates the interconnectedness of all human beings and allows you to meet the cousins you never knew you had.

“My hope is that once we realize just how closely we are all related, we will be a bit kinder to each other” said Jacobs, who is writing a new book based on his experience of building the world’s largest family tree.

Saturday’s event will feature:

- talks by more than 50 great speakers, including celebrities
- learn about and trace your family tree
- 400 different activities, including scavenger hunts, storytelling, trivia contests, family history, mini-golf, a science-themed playground, giant maps, face-painting
- the largest family tree
- live music
- comedy
- food from around the world
- and much more!

Additionally, we are pleased to extend a special offer to Patch.com readers.

Visit this link or Global Family Reunion on www.eventbrite.com and enter the promotional code GFR50 to save 50% off admission.

See you Saturday!!