Hi everyone!
Happy March! The children and I saw some crocuses and snow drops the other day while walking through Brooklyn. Even as we have flurries here and there it does feel like Spring is coming! We have been at the playground more too! Next week will feel even more spring as the days get longer after this weekend when Daylight Savings Time begins!
Since there are still some dreary days here and there you should definitely check out the story-times and sing-a-longs. We have Mil’s Trills at Rock Shop and Rolie Polie Guacamole at the Kings Bay Y and at Two Moon Art House & Cafe.
This is a new month and there are usually changes at the local library branches and at the moment the online calendar doesn’t seem to be working so I can’t verify the story-times so be sure to check your with your branch before you head out! Have a great week and if you find an event you want to share drop me an email at: events@achildgrows.com.
Deirdre (mom to O and C)
Monday March 4th
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.
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.
Make Music & Dance with Dara at Dean St (Prospect Heights)
Mondays 1030a. $5/family. Have fun listening to music and dancing and lunch starts at 1130a. Kids meals for just $5, Chicken fingers with fries or pasta.
Drop-in Play at Bija Kids (Clinton Hill)
Mondays 10a-1p & Fridays 11a-2p. $5/family. Bija Drop in Play relax & enjoy family time. We know you need to get out of the house sometimes. Especially on those really cold winter mornings. We know your kids have lots of great stuff to play with at home, but sometimes you just need a change of scenery. And some other adults to chat with. Join us in our beautiful, bright, clean space for a much needed change of pace. Drop in play time is for families with kids up to age 4 (no minimum). We provide the space, toys, blocks, puzzles, art materials & music. You supervise your own child.
Babies & Books Carroll Gardens BPL
Enjoy books, songs & rhymes. 0 to 18 months at the Carroll Gardens branch. Mondays 1030a.
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.
Enjoy stories and play. 18 to 36 months at the Park Slope Brooklyn Public Library branch Mondays 1030-1130a.
Lego Time @ Leonard BPL (Williamsburg)
Children unleash their imaginations using Lego building blocks. Monday 2:30-3:30pm. 5-10 yrs. Brooklyn Public Library Leonard Branch.
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
Masterpiece Mondays at The Jewish Museum (UES)
Family Gallery Tours. Every other Monday, 330-430p (March 25 skipped for Passover) Ages 4 to 7. Explore the galleries with sketching, art activities and more in this fun afternoon series. Free with Museum admission. Admission: Adults $12, children under 12 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 March 5th
Music at Mini Max Toys & Cuts (Cobble Hill)
Free music @ 10am on Tuesdays.
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
Learn Your ABC’s @ Dean Street (Prospect Heights)
Tuesdays 1030a. Arts, Books, Crafts & Stories with ROB & DARA! $8/Child – $10 for 2 or more kids. Have fun and lunch starts at 1130a. Kids meals for just $5, Chicken fingers with fries or pasta.
ARTS and CRAFTS at DO-RE-MI Play (Downtown Brooklyn)
For 1-4y Tuesdays 1030a. $15/class. This art class is action packed, process-oriented, fun-filled and will also promote creative development and strengthen motor skills, as well as social interaction. The class is an hour-long class with snack and smock included. Please call or email to reserve a spot. 718-690-8349 doremiplay@gmail.com. Each class we close out with story time based on our theme. This Tuesday we will be going “Outer Space!” and visiting the STARS.
Toddler Time at Clinton Hill BPL
Enjoy stories and play. 18 to 36 months. Tuesdays 1115a. Clinton Hill Brooklyn Public Library branch.
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
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.
Lavender Blues music group at Boulevard Books & Café (Bensonhurst, Dyker Heights)
Lavender Blues is a Music Group for babies and toddlers up to 3 yrs. $5. Every other Tuesday at 11a.
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
Bring Your Baby Matinees at AMC theaters (Manhattan)
Bring Your Baby Matinees happen at select AMC Theaters across the country the first Tuesday of every month at 12n. Stroller parking is available, moms are welcome to breastfeed and babies are welcome to cry. Two theaters in Manhattan participate: Kips Bay 15, 570 Second Avenue between 31st and 32nd Streets & Lincoln Square 13, 1998 Broadway at 68th Street. Adults pay full price and babies are free. The movie Tuesday March 5th is: Safe Haven
drop in trial class Pre-crawler I at Gumbo (Boerum Hill)
Trial Class, March 5, 12n-1245p, $10. Call to reserve limited spots. (718) 855-7808
Baby & Me Yoga at Jaya Yoga East (Kensington/Flatbush)
Tuesdays: 12:15–1:30p. $17 to drop in, or $160 for 10 classes in 6 months. Bend, twist, stretch and giggle alongside your little one in this class geared toward babies (under 2) and their caregivers. Together you will move and groove, spark growing imaginations, and find moments of soothing relaxation.
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
Little New Yorkers at DiMenna Children’s History Museum (UWS)
Every Tuesday and Friday from 330-415p. Free with museum admission, for ages 3-5y. Each class will include time with historic toys, a special Little New-Yorkers hello song, story readings, and a related craft project. Museum admission: $15, 5-13y $5, kids under 4 free.
Ms. Alayna’s Story Time at Caribou Baby (Greenpoint)
Ms. Alayna, teacher, performer and kid-extraordinaire, invites you into her world of storybooks, songs, movement and more. Through reading and singing, your child’s participation helps to bring the adventure to life! Along with her magic drawing board, DIY visuals and her motley crew of puppet pals, Ms. Alayna’s Kabaret 4 Kids is the place to be! Come along and join the fun! Ages 0-5 are welcome. Tuesdays at 4pm. $10 per child, $5 siblings
Young Readers Book Group at Greenlight Bookstore (Fort Greene)
Fourth Tuesday of each month. Led by Greenlight bookseller and former teacher Brette, this book group is geared toward kids ages 8 to 14, and reads great contemporary and classic chapter books. Parents are welcome (but not required) to attend; pizza is served. Tuesday at 630p. The February Young Readers group will discuss Hawksmaid by Kathryn Lasky and the March book is: First Light by Rebecca Stead. Book group picks are always discounted 15%.
Wednesday March 6th
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! at 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.
Breastfeeding Support Group at Gumbo (Boerum Hill)
Breastfeeding Support Group with Certified Lactation Consultant, Andrea Syms-Brown . Wed 230-430p $20. Group generally meets every other week. Call to let us know you are coming. (718) 855-7808
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
Mil’s Trills Drop-in at The Rock Shop (Park Slope)
Meet ONE-DER WOMAN, Liz Shapiro, a.k.a the ‘rhyme-queen’, who spreads compassion and unity with her lyrical superhero powers. We’re learning words – let’s make sure they are the right ones! $15 suggested per child + adult, $5 additional siblings. Bring blankets, instruments & shakers. Oh, and be prepared to freestyle (if you want)! Wednesday March 6th 330-430p.
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.
Middle Grade Book Night at POWERHOUSE on 8th (Park Slope)
The next monthly meeting of this club for chapter book fans is on March 6th from 530-630pm and is recommended for readers aged 9 to 13y. Kids’ book blogger Jordan B. Nielsen of TheRustyKey.com will host a discussion hour with themed activities based off of the chapter book of the month. Club members will receive a 15% discount on each month’s selected book. Our next MGBN selection is Wonder by R.J. Palacio! Don’t forget to read the book beforehand, it’s available for purchase at our bookstore and in our online shop! For more information, contact Jordan at Jordan@powerHouseon8th.com
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 March 7th
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
Grug at the New 42nd Street Studios (mid town)
Thurdays 3/7 & 3/14 @ 1030a. For Ages 2-5y. This delightful production features a huggable haystack (and popular children’s book character) named Grug who hails from Australia. 229 W 42nd Street, New York, NY. Tickets $20 per person/$14 members. 45 minutes with no intermission.
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!!
Story Time at Midwood Martials Arts & Family Fitness Center (Flatbush)
A story time program for pre school children that allows kids (and caregivers) to socialize in a safe learning environment. Suggested donation of $1 per child but no one is turned away. Thursdays 1115a
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)
New Moms’ Support Group with Shira Eisenberg at Gumbo (Boerum Hill)
Thursday, March 7, 1230-2pm, $15. Call to reserve. (718) 855-7808. Come join other moms and babies in a safe and comfortable space to discuss all aspects of being a new mom, joys and challenges alike! Bring your questions – everything is welcome – or come to listen and share with others. Make friends and develop a support system for the days and years ahead. A professional facilitator (and mom) will guide the group.
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
Kids Yoga Class Ages 5–8y at Jaya Yoga East (Kensington/Flatbush)
Thursdays: 4:15–5:00p. $17 to drop in, or $160 for 10 classes in 6 months. Twist into a pretzel, hiss like a snake and walk up a wall like a spider. Though the poses may be the same as in an adult yoga class, techniques like partner yoga, yoga dancing, ball activities, and yoga songs make for a fun and engaging class. Ages 5-8y
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
Cookies & Crafts at Hiho Batik (Park Slope)
Thursdays 4-5p for ages 4 and up. $10 per family / drop-in for Cookies & Crafts and each week will focus on a different DIY craft.
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
The Playspace at 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.
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..
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.
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.
Madison Square Art: Topsy Turvy at Madison Square Park (Flatiron District)
Various times now until April 5th while park is open. Topsy-Turvy: A Camera Obscura Installation by artists Sandra Gibson and Luis Recoder. Topsy-Turvy will re-imagine one of the oldest moving image devices into a life-sized 10-foot by 10-foot structure. You’ll be able to enter the large-scale installation, which will utilize the properties of light to capture images of the surrounding area in real time.