It seems that the family-friendly amenities explosion continues in Greenpoint and Williamsburg. I’m beginning to feel that my neighborhood of Fort Greene/Clinton Hill is a sahara of kids’ activities in comparison.
This time a mom, Melanie Sawyer (who just happens to also be a baby wrangler), has started a weekly playgroup for the littlest ones from newborns up to age 3. Who better to create a great playspace with fun and attention to kids’ needs than a baby wrangler?! The Playtime! Brooklyn playgroup is run on both Mondays and Fridays and though it only debuted on Valentine’s Day- it’s already become popular apparently. If you want to make a whole playdate out of it- I suggest staring out on a Friday. Here’s my suggestion:
Friday: Head to the Greenpoint Library for Toddler Time for some story readings and play time from 10:30- 11:30 am. After you’ve had your fill there, head over to the the Playtime! Brooklyn playgroup. What you will find at PLAYTIME!: A big space with indoor stroller parking, dress up and lets pretend toys, kitchen play set, tents and tunnels. Have a car or train buff? Thomas the tank engine with lots of railroad track is there along with car parks, building blocks and many more toys of differing types to keep your toddler occupied. For babies still unable to support themselves they offer baby floor gyms and bouncy chairs to interact and feel more independent in and big cushions and rugs for you to relax on too. The most unique thing about this playgroup? The suggested donation of $5.00 for one child, $8.00 for two go to the food pantry at the Greenpoint Reformed Church. The food pantry services over 2500 people every month, aprox 700 of them children.
Details:
Mondays and Fridays from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
In the hall at the Greenpoint Reformed Church on 136 Milton Street in Greenpoint. You can take the 43 or 62 bus to get there. Get off at Calyer Street next to Dime Bank and God Bless Deli.
The Greenpoint Reformed Church