RIDING WHEEL-Y HIGH. It’s the 2nd Annual Pet Day on Coney Island, so furry and feathered friends will get to ride Deno’s Wonder Wheel for free when accompanied by their owner. There will also be a Coney Island Pet Costume Contest at 2 p.m., and the prizes will be gift certificates to Petco. Noon-7 p.m. $6. 1025 Boardwalk at West 12th St. (718) 372-2592. Info: wonderwheel.com.
JUST GO WITH THE FLOW. Explore the calm waters of Willowbrook Park, where trained Urban Rangers will teach “Basic Canoeing” and guide visitors through the rivers and bays. This program is for beginners, and kids, ages 8 and up, are welcome. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Eton Place and Richmond Ave., Staten Island. (718) 967-3542.
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME IMPROVEMENT. Do-it-yourself fans can get great deals on materials at Bridge Street’s 3rd annual Fresh Start Home Resource Expo. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Plaza, 1368 Fulton St., Brooklyn. (718) 636-7596, ext. 14.
LAWN DAY’S JOURNEY. Revisit the era of “The Great Gatsby” at the 7th Annual Jazz Age Lawn Party. Michael Arenella and His Dreamland Orchestra will play 1920s classics amid the groves on Governors Island. Come dressed as a flapper, take Charleston lessons or take a spin in a vintage motor car. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $15. Info: dreamlandorchestra.com.
LET’S GET PHYSICALS. Brookdale Hospital hosts its fourth annual Health/Street Fair. Take advantage of screenings and learn about asthma, obesity and HIV/AIDS. Also, magicians and clowns will be on hand to entertain the kids. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Rockaway Parkway between Linden Blvd and Church Ave., Brooklyn.
MAD FOR DAD. Why not celebrate Father’s Day 24 hours early? The Clayton Williams Community Garden will offer refreshments and family photo opportunities. 1-4 p.m. Free. 303 W. 126th St.
THE LEI OF THE LAND. The Reading Room at Bryant Park will celebrate Clifford’s Summer Beach party. Young readers will have games and activities galore. Learn how to make a Polynesian lei or pick up a few hula-hoop tricks. Noon-1 p.m. Free. 1065 Sixth Ave. (212) 768-4242.
PLUCK OF THE IRISH. Forest Park will host Irish Night, featuring Andy Cooney and his world-famous Irish Band. 5 p.m. Free. George Seuffert Bandshell, Woodhave Blvd. and Forest Park Drove, Queens. (718) 235-4100.
GET SMART ABOUT ART. Molly Smith will offer “Art Supplies Recipes” in a workshop at Socrates Sculpture Park. She’ll show how you can mix everday household ingredients to make art materials you can use to create your own paintings and sculptures. Noon-3 p.m. Free. 32-01 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City. (718) 956-1819.
ROCK ’N’ RAVE. The Los Angeles rock band Dawes, whose debut album, “North Hills,” brought a rave from Rolling Stone, will play a “Summerstage” concert. Sharing the bill will be Kurt Vile and the Violators, whose latest CD is called “Smoke Ring for My Halo.” 7-10 p.m. Free. Central Park Mainstage, 830 Fifth Ave. Info: cityparksfoundation.org.
