Hi everyone!
So on top of all the usual activities there are even more this week! NYC public schools are normally closed this week but due to Hurricane Sandy they are only closed Monday & Tuesday. Regardless, many events are going on all week! That will be great for families that have children too young for school! Fun events that could be less crowded like a Chinese New Year celebration or Kid’s Week on the Intrepid.
Take a look at all the fun events for Monday & Tuesday below for the children off from school! (note: we are now listing events that go on all week in an ongoing section at the bottom so make sure to check out down there too) Museums that are normally closed on Mondays like the Brooklyn Children’s Museum or The Metropolitan Museum of Art are open and are having special events!
Also keep in mind some of the normal weekday events may be canceled this week for special events or break camps. Some libraries have no storytimes this week. Be sure to check with the location before you head out!
Stay warm and send me any fun events to events@achildgrows.com.
Deirdre (mom to O and C)
Monday February 18th
Healthy Body, Happy Baby at Caribou Baby (Greenpoint)
This class is a beneficial playdate for you and your little one as you participate in a body-enhancing, health-improving workout while your little one plays, snoozes, observes or works out right along with us! This class is for mommies of newborns to 2 year olds. Mondays 915a. $20 drop in.
Engineering Day at the NY Hall of Science (Queens)
February 18, 2013; 10:30 am – 4 pm. Join us for this day-long event with interactive activities geared for kids. Build, test and construct with table-top activities that explore engineering. Free with NYSCI admission. Adults (ages 18 & older): $11 Children (ages 2 – 17): $8
Presidential Activities at the Children’s Museum of the Arts (SOHO)
Special Presidential Themed Activities for the day off at CMANY from 12-5 PM: Presidential Busts, Presidential Speeches, Presidential Animation, Making Money!, Wave Your Flag. 5+. Free with admission. Museum admission is: $11 for adults & children over 12m.
school’s out haircut specials at Beehives & Buzzcuts(Stuyvesant Town, Gramercy)
SCHOOL’S OUT AND BEEHIVES & BUZZCUTS IS OPEN FOR HAIRCUT SPECIALS! Monday, 2/18, and Tuesday, 2/19 10a-6p, Beehives & Buzzcuts will be open and offering $20 kids cuts (20% off!) and $35 buddy cuts (30% off!). Visit www.beehivesandbuzzcuts.com or call 646-476-6294 for an appointment!
Charles H. Tally Holiday Monday Family Programs @ the Metropolitan Museum of Art (UWS)
Take a day to play at the Met and enjoy fun discussion and sketching on holiday Mondays! 1 hour sessions at: 11-12:00, 12:00-1:00, 1:15-2:15, 2:30-3:30. For Families with Children Ages 5-12. Free with museum admission. Recommended admission: Adults $25, Seniors (65+) $17, children under 12 free (accompanied by an adult)
President’s Day Fun at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum (Crown Heights)
What do you want to be when you grow up? Doctor, teacher or maybe the President of the United States! Join us this President’s Day and learn about the role of this special community helper. Say ‘thank you’ for all their hard work as you create a patriotic craft to take home. Monday the 18th 1130a & 230p. 5y and under. Free with admission. Admission: $9 per person (babies under 1y free)
Rolie Polie Guacamole sing-a-long Kings Bay Y at Windsor Terrace
Mondays at 1030a. Join Rolie Polie Guacamole for a sing-a-long. $5/family.
drop in Imagine That at The Playroom at EGG (DUMBO)
Childs Play NY leads dramatic play, theater games and storytelling on Monday 2/18 from 10:30-11:30. Suitable for children ages 2-5.
(Caregiver must be present for children under age 3). Come dressed as your favorite character and we’ll make up your stories! Cost: $25. $20 if you are a current Child’s Play NY family. Reserve: jocelyn@childsplayny.com
Moxie Spot Storytime with Emily (Cobble Hill)
Storytime with Emily M/W/F 12n. $2.50/child 2nd Floor Play Fee EVERY Day. $5 max per family $2.50 waived for every $15 spent in food and beverage
Winter in the Wild at Prospect Park Audubon Center (Prospect Park)
Where do squirrels get their food during the cold winter months? How do birds stay warm in a blizzard? Find out the answers to these and other questions the Audubon Nature Center. Enjoy nature games, science activities, Naturalist led tours and more! Monday & Tuesday Feb 18th & 19th 1-3p. Free.
Spellbound Storytime at Crespella Cafe (South Slope)
Mondays 4p. Drop-in weekly storytimes with music, stories, puppets and more. We blend songs, our favorite books and fables, and classic nursery rhymes with a special twist into an interactive and stimulating storytime specially crafted for babies and toddlers. Ages 0-5. $5 drop in.
Tuesday February 19th
school’s out haircut specials at Beehives & Buzzcuts(Stuyvesant Town, Gramercy)
SCHOOL’S OUT AND BEEHIVES & BUZZCUTS IS OPEN FOR HAIRCUT SPECIALS! Monday, 2/18, and Tuesday, 2/19 10a-6p, Beehives & Buzzcuts will be open and offering $20 kids cuts (20% off!) and $35 buddy cuts (30% off!). Visit www.beehivesandbuzzcuts.com or call 646-476-6294 for an appointment!
Music at Mini Max Toys & Cuts (Cobble Hill)
Free music @ 10am on Tuesdays.
Let’s Play Ball: Celebrating Jackie Robinson at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum (Crown Heights)
Take me out to the ball game while learning about Jackie Robinson, the first African American baseball player in the major leagues. Root on his favorite team, the old Brooklyn Dodgers, by decorating your own baseball pennant to take home! Tuesday the 19th 1130a & 230p. 5y and under. Free with admission. Admission: $9 per person (babies under 1y free)
Little Yogis 2-3y drop in at Take Root (Carroll Gardens)
Tuesdays at 10a. $14 per child / drop-in at Take Root our classes will cover both the physical and breathing practice of yoga and simple meditation techniques in a setting comfortable and suitable for children.
Sing Along With Lloyd Miller @ Two Moon (Park Slope)
Come join Lloyd Miller (AKA Ulysses S. Dee of the Deedle Deedle Dees) for a sing-a-long! $5 per family. Tuesday 10a
Raga Kids – Indian Music for Kids at Namaskar School of Music (Prospect Heights)
Raga Kids meets Tuesdays 10a. (3m–2y). Kids listen to Indian Classical instruments like Sitar and Tabla, learn about Indian music and and sing songs in English Bengali and Hindi. Drop-in – $20 for 1 child, $30 for 2 siblings (please call 718-483-0773 before drop-in)
SILLY SING-A-LONG wthe “the Ballooniac” at LARK (Flatbush/Prospect Park South)
Tuesdays 10a. Mike Gold, balloon artist, children’s entertainer and member of the popular kid’s band Funkey Monkeys, hosts a sing-a-long. With old favorites and original tunes such as his classic hit, “Hey, Mr. Tuna”. Jump, clap, dance, sing and be as silly as you want! Suggested donation $10. 0-5y
Toddler Time Youth Wing @ Central BPL
Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs. Ages 18 to 36 months. Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Children’s Reference Desk on the morning of the program. 2 sessions Tuesdays 1015a & 11a
Drum-a-Long with Ivan at Play Kids (Prospect Lefferts Gardens)
Find your natural rhythm with Ivan every Tuesday at Play Kids. $5/family. A Drum-a-Long is similar to a Sing-a-Long, but based around drums and rhythm instead of a guitar. Tuesdays 10a
Story Time for Tiny People @ Dean Street (Prospect Heights)
Story time begins at 10:30am and are just $5/family!
A Midwinter Recess’s Dream @ The Metropolitan Museum of Art (UWS)
A Midwinter Recess’s Dream. Tuesday February 19th 11:00-12:00. Learn about the Museum’s collections through discussions and sketching. For Families with Children Ages 5-12. Free with admission. Recommended admission: Adults $25, Seniors (65+) $17, children under 12 free (with adult)
Singalong with Andrew @ Moxie Spot (Cobble Hill)
Singalong with Andrew Tuesdays at 11a. $2.50/child 2nd Floor Play Fee EVERY Day. $5 max per family $2.50 waived for every $15 spent in food and beverage
Rocking Chair Music Series at Caribou Baby (Greenpoint)
Tuesdays from 11:30am & 1230p. Caribou Baby presents The Rocking Chair Music Series, a weekly music event for kids and grown-ups alike. Inspired by the beautiful rocking chair in our family lounge, the series brings the spirit of spontaneous family sing-alongs to Caribou Baby’s sunny back room. This event often sells out, so we strongly recommend purchasing tickets in advance online below or in the store. $5
The Mark of Zorro at The New Victory Theater (Times Square)
Tue Feb 19th 2p. ages 7+. 65 minutes/no intermission. Tickets $14-$38 for non members. A magnetic trio of actors performs every role in THE MARK OF ZORRO, a timeless tale about a mysterious masked avenger, conjuring up all the fast-paced drama, sharp wit and nail-biting suspense of an action flick.
Sensory Room Family Hours at Brooklyn Children’s Museum (Crown Heights)
Over, under, swing and rock as you explore our newest space at BCM. Unlock doors on our Sensory Snake or relax and read on our fluff chair mountain This is an inclusive space that engages children of all abilities. This room provides a welcoming environment for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Space is limited; availability on first come, first served basis. For all ages. Tue & Thu 2-5p
Winter Indoor Play @ Pipsqueak Children’s Shoppe (Bed Stuy)
Winter Indoor Play: Tuesday – Thursday, 2 pm- 4 pm lower level open with toys & mats & adult/coffee area. Caretaker must be present $7 per child, stay as long as you like.
Stutengarten Playgroup at Der Schwarze Kolner Biergarten (Fort Greene)
$5 min toward beverages or pretzels (or make it a donation) parents and/or caregivers can bring their babies (infants and toddlers) to Stutengarten Playgroup located at Der Schwarze Kolner Biergarten! We have playmats, toys, ample room to play. Tuesday & Thursday 230-5p
Wednesday February 20th
babies at movies at BAMcinématek & BAM Rose Cinemas (Fort Greene)
BAMcinématek & BAM Rose Cinemas welcomes parents with infants to the first matinee screening every Wednesday (except for holidays). As always, adults pay full price and babies are free. http://www.bam.org/#Film
Babies at movies at United Artists Court Street Stadium (Brooklyn Heights)
United Artists Court Street Stadium 12 in Brooklyn Heights welcomes adults with babies under 2y to the first showing on Wednesdays. The theater is located at 106 Court Street between Schermerhorn and State Streets. Call 718 246-8170 for upcoming movies. Adults pay full price and babies are free.
drop in open play at The Playroom (Dumbo)
$10 per session, 10 pack for $90. Drop In Open Play Winter Hours Mondays 10-1130a & 12-130p Wednesdays 10-11am & 130-3p Fridays 130-3p & 330-5p. Families must sign up in advance for Open Play. Open Play will be capped at 12 kids per session. To sign up, email alisha@egg-baby.com. Stroller space is extremely limited. Please bring your own toys, and enjoy the freedom of letting children run around, draw on our chalk board wall, and learn with each other- in a safe and clean community space.
Storytime at Mini Max Toys and Cuts (Cobble Hill)
Free storytime @ Wednesdays 10am with Charu
Storytime with Mary Jo at Play Kids (Prospect Lefferts Gardens)
Storytime with Mary Jo for all ages. Wednesdays at 10am. $5/person
Shake It Up Baby! @ Dean Street (Prospect Heights)
Percussion sing a long weekly kid event begins at 10:30am and are just $5/family!
Disco Time & Sing-A-Long at BPL Cortelyou Library
Join Gilad Khalifa and Yoni the Puppet for Disco Time and Sing-a-longs! Get Ready to Dance, Shake, Rattle, and Roll! All ages. Cortelyou Library Branch- Wednesdays 1030a
Yellow Sneaker Singalongs at Tea Lounge (Park Slope)
45 minutes of an interactive singalong with puppets, combining original songs, oldies, and traditional children’s music. Sing, clap, dance, and shake your sillies out! Geared towards kids age 0-5 and their families. $5/family.
Lavender Blues music group at La Bella Panini (Bensonhurst, Dyker Heights)
Lavender Blues is a Music Group for babies and toddlers up to 3yr old. Wednesday mornings at 10:30 for a 40 min session with bubbles and a parachute! ($10)
The DAD BEATS at LARK (Flatbush/Prospect Park South)
Wednesday at 11a. The Dad Beats are a power trio wrapped in a playdate with a hootenany garnish! Made up of three real live Brooklyn dads, the Dad Beats traverse surf, rock and country grooves to deliver playful reimaginings of your childhood favorites. Bring your baby/toddler/kid and dance along with the Beats! $5 suggested donation.
Free Yoga Storytime at Karma Kids Yoga (West Village)
StoryTime comes alive with puppets, songs, and yoga poses. Suggested for kids up to age 6. StoryTime is every Wednesday at 11:30am and Friday at 3:00pm. Free to all!
Rattle & Reel at The Sunshine Cinema (Lower East Side)
The Sunshine Cinema welcomes caregivers and their babies on Wednesdays 12n for our special Rattle & Reel screenings. Adults pay normal admission prices but all babies are FREE! Tickets available at the box office only on the day of show.
Moxie Spot Storytime with Emily (Cobble Hill)
Storytime with Emily M/W/F 12n. $2.50/child 2nd Floor Play Fee EVERY Day. $5 max per family $2.50 waived for every $15 spent in food and beverage
Play Date at Hank & JoJo (Fort Greene)
All Ages. Need to get out of the house? Come meet the other littles at the Hank & JoJo shop. We have art supplies for older kids, and soft cushions and carpet for pre-walkers. Bring a few toys + a snack! FREE. Wednesdays 1215-115p.
Winter Indoor Play @ Pipsqueak Children’s Shoppe (Bed Stuy)
Winter Indoor Play: Tuesday – Thursday, 2 pm- 4 pm lower level open with toys & mats & adult/coffee area. Caretaker must be present $7 per child, stay as long as you like.
Sing Along with Frank of the Rollie Pollie Guacamole @ Two Moon
sing-a-long Frank from the Rollie Pollie Guacamole with great songs and family fun. ($5) Wednesday 230p & 330p
Temple of True Drop-in afterschool yoga (Park Slope)
Ages 7-14. Wednesdays 330-430p. Introducing meditation as an instrument of peace integrating animal postures, breath, movement. $10 per class. Pick-up available from PS 321. At Old First Church, Lower Hall 729 Carroll at 7th Ave, Park Slope, Brooklyn. More info: 917.837.7579 – jennyburrill@gmail.com. Learn more at templeoftrue.com
Spellbound Storytime in Park Slope
Drop-in weekly storytimes with music, stories, puppets and more. Wednesdays 4p The Birth Day Prescence Studio 0-5y $5/drop in first 17 families only
Little Yogis 3-4y drop in at Take Root (Carroll Gardens)
Wednesday 430p. $14 per child / drop-in at Take Root our classes will cover both the physical and breathing practice of yoga and simple meditation techniques in a setting comfortable and suitable for children.
Knitting Cirlce at Bedford BPL (Crown Heights)
Wednesday 5-6p. Free. An all ages event for knitters young and not so young. Bring your own needles and yarn. Brooklyn Public Library, Bedford branch. 718-623-0012
Mini Keyboard with Leslie at Play Kids (Prospect Lefferts Gardens)
Let your little one begin to explore colors and sound with Leslie Ward and her group of Mini Keyboards. Wednesday 330p. Ages 1-4y. $5/child
Keyboard + Steelpan Lessons at Play Kids (Prospect Lefferts Gardens)
Join Pianist and Pannist, Leslie Ward for private keyboard and/or steelpan lessons every Wednesday 4-6p. Each private lesson is 20min, $15/lesson. You can reserve a lesson spot each week, or drop-in when you’re free. Ages 4 – Adult.
City Stomp Live at Dizzy’s on Fifth (Park Slope)
City Stomp Live has resumed its Wednesday shows at Dizzy’s Fifth Avenue. Called the Best Place to Rock Out While Having Dinner by Time Out New York Kids, shows are free with a dinner reservation. Seatings are at 5 and 6:30 p.m.; shows are at 5:45 and 6:45 p.m. For reservations, call Dizzy’s Fifth Avenue at (718) 230-5551. www.citystompmusic.com.
Thursday February 21st
Jitterbugs Jam with Sarah at Play Kids (Prospect Lefferts Gardens)
Thursdays 930a Drop-in Jitterbugs Jam with Sarah 9:30am $10/child, $3/sibling (cash only) 6m-5y. Come sing and dance along to your favorite Jitterbugs tunes! We’ll bring shakers and other surprises, you bring your dancin’ shoes!
Drum Along with Ivan at Two Moon Art House & Cafe(Park Slope)
Drum Along with Ivan Thursdays @ 10 am at Two Moon Art House & Cafe, 315 Fourth Avenue between 2nd and 3rd Streets in Park Slope. $5/family
Singalong with Lloyd @ Dean Street (Prospect Heights)
Singalong with Lloyd (From The Deedle Deedle Dees!)weekly kid event begins at 10:30am and are just $5/family!
Post Pregnancy Pilates at Caribou Baby (Greenpoint)
Thursdays 10:15-11am. $20 for drop in, $75 for 5 class cards. Pre-crawling babies are welcome! To help you get back to feeling more like yourself, you need a little time for yourself. This class will give you the opportunity to focus on you and healing your body.
Lavender Blues music group at Brooklyn Robot Foundry (Gowanus)
Lavender Blues is a Music Group for babies and toddlers up to 3yr old. Every Thursday morning at 10:30 ($15) We sit in a circle, sing songs, play instruments, have movement with our fingers, arms and feet, as well as march dance and play with a ginormous parachute!!
Dance Around with Nat @ Moxie Spot (Cobble Hill)
Dance around with Nat Thursdays 11a. $2.50/child 2nd Floor Play Fee EVERY Day. $5 max per family. $2.50 waived for every $15 spent in food and beverage
Drop-in sing along at Speedy Romeo (Clinton Hill/Bed Stuy)
New drop-in sing along at Speedy Romeo! Thursdays at 11:30 am. $5 at the door.
Raga Kids – Indian Music for Kids at Namaskar School of Music (Prospect Heights)
Raga Kids meets Thursdays 130p. (3m–2y). Kids listen to Indian Classical instruments like Sitar and Tabla, learn about Indian music and and sing songs in English Bengali and Hindi. Drop-in – $20 for 1 child, $30 for 2 siblings (please call 718-483-0773 before drop-in)
Preschool Fun Time at BPL Kings Bay Library
Enjoy hearing stories, singing songs, and creating arts and crafts projects. Birth to five years. Thursdays 115p-3p.
Sensory Room Family Hours at Brooklyn Children’s Museum (Crown Heights)
Over, under, swing and rock as you explore our newest space at BCM. Unlock doors on our Sensory Snake or relax and read on our fluff chair mountain This is an inclusive space that engages children of all abilities. This room provides a welcoming environment for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Space is limited; availability on first come, first served basis. For all ages. Tue & Thu 2-5p
Winter Indoor Play @ Pipsqueak Children’s Shoppe (Bed Stuy)
Winter Indoor Play: Tuesday – Thursday, 2 pm- 4 pm lower level open with toys & mats & adult/coffee area. Caretaker must be present $7 per child, stay as long as you like.
Stutengarten Playgroup at Der Schwarze Kolner Biergarten (Fort Greene)
$5 min toward beverages or pretzels (or make it a donation) parents and/or caregivers can bring their babies (infants and toddlers) to Stutengarten Playgroup located at Der Schwarze Kolner Biergarten! We have playmats, toys, ample room to play. Tuesday & Thursday 230-5p
Musical Story Time with Ms. Alayna at Gumbo (Boerum Hill)
Thursdays 4p 0-5y $18 drop-in class. Ms. Alayna, teacher, performer and kid-extraordinaire, invites you into her world of storybooks, songs, movement and more. Call to reserve your spot: (718) 855-7808
Storytime at P.S. Bookshop (DUMBO)
Thursdays 4-5 PM Books reading and guitar accompanied sing along. Aimed mostly for ages 2-5, though younger babies are welcome as well. RSVP is encouraged. $5/per family.
Toddler Yoga with Nora at Play Kids (Prospect Lefferts Gardens)
Thursdays at 4p $12/drop in. 18m-4yrs. Come play, stretch, sing and find your balance in this playful intro to Yoga for toddlers. Reserve your spot today by emailing classes@norastephens.com
Banjo Singalong at Two Moon Art House & Cafe (Park Slope)
Thursdays at 3 PM $5/family. Led by songwriter and performer Spencer Chandler, the weekly banjo singalong is a perfect place to sing some old songs, learn some new ones, and make friends in a warm, welcoming environment. spencerchandler.com
Little Yogis 4-6y drop in at Take Root (Carroll Gardens)
Thursday 430p. $14 per child / drop-in at Take Root our classes will cover both the physical and breathing practice of yoga and simple meditation techniques in a setting comfortable and suitable for children.
Ongoing
Ice Skating at Citi Pond at Bryant Park (Mid Town)
now until Sun March 3rd 2013. Sunday – Thursday: 8am – 10pm Friday – Saturday: 8am – Midnight. skating: free. rental skates: $14. locker use: fee. lock rental: $9. bag check: medium bag $7 & large bag $10. skate sharpening: $20. The 170′ x 100′ rink features free admission ice skating, in addition to high quality rental skates, skating shows, special events, and activities.
Citi Snow Globe at Citi Pond (Bryant Park)
Citi Snow Globe creates a unique video of you and your friends frozen in time inside a life-size snow globe. 16 cameras fire simultaneously combining still images and video to create your frozen moment. Then, you receive an email with a link to your video that you can you can share with your friends. Now through March 3, 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Celebrate Chinese New Year at Mandarin Seeds (SOHO)
FREE. Come celebrate Chinese New Year at Mandarin Seeds with Chinese New Year’s song, story book, and make Chinese New Year’s decorations, such as making snake, lantern …etc. Each event is about 45-60 minutes long. RSVP IS REQUIRED. Tue the 19th & Wed the 20th 10a & Fri 430p. Suggested dress code: Chinese outfit, or something red! RSVP HERE!
Kids Week at the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum (midtown)
Intrepid Museum’s Kids Week offers fun-filled entertainment the whole family will enjoy. Participate in hands-on activities from our partners, including performances, games, cool demonstrations and more. Kids Week is action packed and filled with excitement! Kids Week activities are free with your general admission purchase. M-F 10a-5p.
Admission: Adult $24, 7-17y $19, 3-6y $12 (save $2 per ticket if you buy online). Mon Feb 18th Science Meets Science Fiction, Tue Feb 19th
On Broadway, Wed-Fri Feb 20th-22nd Intrepid Ports of Call
The Playspace @ Kings Bay Y (Windsor Terrace)
M-F 9a-1p for birth to 6 years old. Join tots and children from the community for an open space designed just for them! Our space provides children with the ability to socialize with others through various types of activities, and props. Enjoy an indoor playground, rockers, blocks, play panel for theater, rock climbing wall, bouncy castle, musical instruments and easel boards for drawing. Price: $50 for monthly memberships, $7 per day; 10 passes for $65
Drop in Playspace @ Jugermos a Cantar (North Slope)
Hours: Monday-Friday 9a to 12p – Fee: $10p/visit – $2 sib. Drop in playspace. Full of fun, music, play kitchen, blocks, doll houses, work bench, tools, soft play area, ball pit, books, craft table, art area and more.for kids 0 to 4y.
February Break Days at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Crown Heights)
Monday-Wednesday Feb 18th-20th 10a-12n. Children travel the world’s deserts and rainforests in the Steinhardt Conservatory, discover amazing plants through fun, hands-on activities, and pot up their own plant to bring home. Winter Weekdays (November–February) free admission
Scavenger Hunt at NY Transit Museum (Brooklyn Heights)
Special events for President’s week: Tue-Fri 11am: Great Subway Search! A scavenger hunt for all ages! Museum admission: Adults $7, Children 2 – 17 years of age $5, Senior Citizens (62+)$5
Toddler Storytime in Nolen Library @ The Metropolitan Museum of Art (UWS)
For children 18m–7y. Tue-Fri 1030-11a & 3-330p. Start with a book, then learn to look! Toddlers look, listen, and have fun with picture books in Nolen Library. After a story in the library’s special corner for kids, 3 to 7yrs old head to the galleries on a treasure hunt. Free with Museum admission but storytime is limited to 40 people on a first-come, first-served basis. Recommended admission: Adults $25, Seniors (65+) $17, children under 12 free (with adult). Tue-Fri 1030-11a & 3-330p..
Create A Grand Central City at NY Transit Museum (Brooklyn Heights)
Special events President Week: Create A Grand Central City. Tue-Fri 1p & 3p. One hundred years ago, “Grand Central Station and Depot” was born. Today’s Terminal is a world unto itself: trains below, buildings above, set amidst the maze of midtown Manhattan! We’ll fashion a Terminal City of our own—trains, tunnels, skyscrapers, roadways and more! For all ages. Museum admission: Adults $7, Children 2 – 17 years of age $5, Senior Citizens (62+)$5
Open Play at The Learning Garden (Prospect Heights)
M-F 11-6p. Daily Pass $12. Our popular Open Play program is a time that offers a social learning environment for your children (ages 0-4) to grow and learn through creative play. With our space changing and growing every week, your little explorer will have lots to discover. Materials and activities are provided to engage you and your child while sparking their imagination.
The Playspace @ Kings Bay Y (Windsor Terrace)
M-F 9a-1p for birth to 6 years old. Join tots and children from the community for an open space designed just for them! Our space provides children with the ability to socialize with others through various types of activities, and props. Enjoy an indoor playground, rockers, blocks, play panel for theater, rock climbing wall, bouncy castle, musical instruments and easel boards for drawing. Price: $50 for monthly memberships, $7 per day; 10 passes for $65
Arfie’s Sing Along and Open Play at ArtsCetera (Cobble Hill/Gowanus)
Creative play for ages 0-5 with a sing along about 30 minutes into the session. $10 per family. Monday-Thursday 1-3pm & Friday 3-5p.
Pippi /NYC-ARTS at Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre (Central Park)
Tuesdays-Friday variety of times. Tickets $8 adults & $5 children. “Pippi” is a fresh retelling of the classic “Pippi Longstocking” tales by Astrid Lindgren nearly two-dozen hand-made marionettes crafted by the expert puppeteers from the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre.