New York: The weekend guide by Daily Candy

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DOSomething for DadWhat: Stroll over the Brooklyn Bridge, grab a Grimaldi’s slice, and head to Dumbolio, the variety show with a hula-hooper, ukulele player, magician, and comedian.Why: He’ll finally encourage you to run away with the circus.When: Sat., at 8 p.m.Where: The PowerHouse Arena, 37 Main St., at Water St., DUMBO. Tickets online at smarttix.com or 718-666-3049 ext. 5.

EarthBox DayWhat: Dads who want to make a difference can bring the kids to the park for garden demos and techniques for growing sustainable food on a small scale.Why: Time to take your junk out of the box.When: Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.Where: Union Square Park, 14th St., b/t Broadway & University Pl.

HEARRichard SerraWhat: The sculptural wizard talks about his torqued metal mazes and his retrospective at MoMA.Why: A massive moment with the man of steel.When: Thurs., at 7 p.m.Where: Strand Bookstore, 828 Broadway, at 12th St. (212-473-1452).

SEEGiraffe Path: Hike the HeightsWhat: Six hundred kids from the Harlem and Wash Heights area install 100 long-neck sculptures throughout parks in northern Manhattan.Why: Take the walk and you won’t have to strain your own (neck).When: Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Where: Map online at caw4kids.org.BUYOpening Ceremony Summer SaleWhat: Racks of the spring/summer 2007 collection at 30-60 percent off. Highlights include high-waisted pants for $60, Topshop stiletto heels for $45, and Cheap Monday jeans for $45.Why: Host a ribbon-cutting of your own.When: Fri., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-7 p.m.Where: 35 Howard St., b/t Broadway & Crosby Sts. (212-219-2688).

Eugenia Kim and Rebecca Minkoff SalesWhat: Eugenia’s hats, belts, headbands, and bags at 50-70 percent off; Rebecca’s rocking handbags are 25-50 percent off.Why: Not to make you an accessory, but it’s criminal not to share this info.When: Eugenia, Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., noon-6 p.m.; Rebecca, Thurs. & Fri., noon-8 p.m.Where: Eugenia, 347 W. 36th St., b/t Eighth & Ninth Aves., ste. 502 (212-673-9787); Rebecca, 340 E. 18th St., b/t First & Second Aves., ste. b.

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