Hi everyone!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all! So with a name like Deirdre I have to confess March is my time of year! So glad the Brooklyn St Patrick’s Parade in Park Slope was snow free but would have enjoyed some sunshine. It was a bit cold! Now that St. Patrick’s Day is over the focus is SPRING which is Wednesday! Yeah!
This week is very exciting because City Stomp is having FREE trial classes all over Brooklyn (see the ongoing section for more details) and there is the Very Young People’s Philharmonic Concert going on in Manhattan. In addition to those events and the drop in yoga, storytimes, art classes, etc we have information meetings like the NYC School Help High School Talks and The Turning 5 Process with Extreme Kids & Crew! Something for everyone! Get out and have some fun!
Hear of an event drop me an email at: events@achildgrows.com
Happy almost Spring!
Deirdre (mom to Orla & Cormac covered in green at the moment!)
Monday March 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.
Drop-in open Play at The Playroom at EGG (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.
Toddler Storyplay at BPL Central Library (Prospect Heights)
Mondays 1015a. Play with toys and hear stories. Ages 18-36 months. Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Children’s Reference Desk on the morning of the program. Please call 718.230.2117 for more information.
Gateway Storytime In The Discovery Room at the American Museum of Natural History (UWS)
Mondays at 1015 & 1115a when public schools are open. For ages 2.5-5y. The Discovery Room invites preschoolers and their parents or caregivers to explore! Each week highlights a topic in natural science or a cultural theme. There is a period of free play followed by a story, song, and visit to a related Museum hall. Free with Museum admission. Free passes for the 10:15 and 11:15 Gateway Storytime sessions are available the day of the program at the Discovery Room entrance on a first come, first served basis. Admission: Adults: $19 Children (2-12): $10.50
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.
Very Young People’s Concerts Philharmonic Families: Brass @ Merkin Concert Hall (UWS)
Monday March 18th Even your youngest can experience great music at the Philharmonic! For children 3-6 and their families. Designed by Philharmonic musicians together with faculty of Columbia University’s Teacher’s College, Very Young People’s Concerts combine games and hands-on music making in one fun-filled hour that will unlock your child’s talent and enthusiasm. Tickets $21-$26.
Each concert has three parts, engaging young children in different ways.
• Fun with the Philharmonic: musical games with musicians beginning a half hour before concert time, throughout the hall
• The Concert: a half-hour performance, including audience participation and stories about Philippe the Penguin
• Hands-On Fun: a chance for children to try a string instrument, throughout the hall
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.
Rolie Polie Guacamole sing-a-long at Kings Bay Y at Windsor Terrace
Mondays at 1030a. Join Rolie Polie Guacamole for a sing-a-long. $5/family.
jTot Passover Sensory Experience
Tuesday, March 19th @ 11:30AM. Crunchy matzah, smooth charoset apples and other seder plate components. Plus trade great passover recipes with the moms. Nannies are welcome. No Charge. (Funded by UJA Federation of New York) Email info@jtot.org for location and more info.
jTot is a grassroots-community for young Jewish Families with expecting moms and moms with babies. Monthly Get-Togethers… Mommy and Me Pilates… Family Challah Baking Experience… Special Shabbat Dinners… New Mom Dinner Baskets…
Lego Time @ Leonard BPL (Williamsburg)
Children unleash their imaginations using Lego Building blocks. Mondays 230-330p. 5-10y. Leonard branch of Brooklyn Public Library.
Hola/Bonjour: Spanish & French trial class @ Cakejoy (Fort Greene)
TRIAL CLASS MONDAY, MARCH 18TH AT 11:30AM! RSVP for the trial class today. Spaces are limited. $10 for the 30 minutes trial class. Email attis@cakejoyny.com. 18 months – 4 years old. Learn Spanish and French through songs, games and fun! Parent/caregiver presence is required but participation is optional.
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
Mocha Moms Meeting this Monday at the Clinton Hill Library
Members of Mocha Moms Brooklyn are meeting as usual this Monday, March 18th at the Clinton Hill Library, from 3:30 to 5:30. Bring your children and join us as we support each other, building sisterhood through motherhood. If you want to join in the pizza party, please bring a few dollars to contribute to the cost of delivery. You may also want to bring a beverage for your child(ren).
Spellbound Storytime at Cespella 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.
NYC Public High School Choice: Calm & Clear talk @ Hootenanny Art House (South Slope)
Monday 3/18 7-9p. High School talk with Joyce Szuflita. RSVP required. She needs to gather some general information from you to make sure that she present the information you need.
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/331844
This talk translates the DOE’s “script” describing how the process actually works, talking about the data available and how to manage and organize it. Also you get my list of approx. 70 programs that are interesting possibilities for college bound kids from Brooklyn and Manhattan. It will prepare you for the NY High School Fair, tours and choices in the fall. I will do this talk again in June, July and Sept.
She will cover schools that would be a possible commute for students living in Brooklyn or Manhattan. Including Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens high schools. $30 per person. If you can’t make it Monday there is a talk Friday 3/22 7-9p. NYC Public High School Choice: Calm and Clear talk @ Birth Day Presence (North Slope). RSVP at required at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/331859
The Sunshine When She’s Gone Reading @ BookCourt (Brooklyn Heights/Cobble Hill)
Monday, March 18 7p. Thea Goodman, author of THE SUNSHINE WHEN SHE’S GONE, will be doing a reading, Q&A, and signing on Monday, March 18 at 7pm. Her book is a fresh and funny debut novel about marriage and new parenting—about the love, longing and ambivalence exposed when a husband takes the baby on a highly unusual outing.
Tuesday March 19th
Music at Mini Max Toys & Cuts (Cobble Hill)
Free music @ 10am on Tuesdays.
Little Yogis 2-37 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-along with “the Balloniac” 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.
Lavender Blues music group at Boulevard Books & Cafe (Bensonhurst/Dyker Heights)
Lavender Blues is a Music Group for babies and toddlers up to 3 yrs. $5. Tuesday March 19th at 11a and every other Tuesday.
Arts & 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.
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 (Prospect Heights)
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. Tuesdays 1015a
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.
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
Baby & Me Yoga at Jaya Yoga East (Kensington/Flatbush)
Tuesdays: 1215–130p. $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
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.
Eyes Wide Open: Contemporary Art Gallery Tours at The Jewish Museum (UES)
Tuesday March 18th & every other Tuesday until April 23rd. 330–430p.
Ages 6 to 12. Get to know an art work inside and out. Encounter contemporary art in this new series of hands-on gallery tours. Discover an artist’s ideas, materials and processes through playful conversation and art-making. Free with Museum Admission. Admission: Adults $12, children under 12 free.
Bug Out at Brooklyn Children’s Museum (Crown Heights)
Creepy, crawly bugs?! Ewwww! Meet Mother Nature’s little helpers up close and personal. Give them a pet, and learn the many reasons why they’re so important. Tuesdays 330p. For all ages. Free with museum admission. Admission is $9 per person. Admission is free for Museum members and children under 1 year of age.
Wednesday March 20th
babies at movies at BAMcinematek & 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 at EGG (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 & Cuts (Cobble Hill)
Free storytime @ Wednesdays 10am with Charu
Storytime with Mary Jo @ 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
Historic Trolley Tour at Green-Wood Cemetery
Take a trolley tour of the historic Green-Wood Cemetery every Wednesday at 1-2p. The cemetery spans a whopping 478 acres and affords visitors some of the most beautiful views of the city. Tours take three different routes, so pick your favorite or come back multiple times and experience them all. $15/person.
CAHOOTS! Drop-In Art Play Date @ Hank & JoJo (Fort Greene)
Wednesdays 3:15-4pm. $25/class. For 18m-4y. Let your child’s creative expression loose! Children are invited to participate in a drop in art playgroup that provides them with circle time, art activities, and free play with age appropriate toys. Led by certified early childhood elementary teacher, Maureen Milasi, with 15 years experience teaching in progressive educational settings. Each class revolves around a theme that appeals to this age group, and lends in enhancing the development of the young child, such as: Salt, Poke, Super Size! Squish, and Explode! Class begins with a book that pertains to the weekly theme, follows with a short activity that encourages cooperation, collaboration, and expression; and culminates with the opportunity to explore one or all of three different art experiences.
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
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. Wednesday March 20th next meeting.
Meet & Greet: Creatures of the Sea at Brooklyn Children’s Museum (Crown Heights)
Discover how diverse life really is under the sea by exploring animals up close and personal! Wednesdays 330p. For all ages. Free with museum admission. Admission is $9.00 per person. Admission is free for Museum members and children under 1 year of age.
Spellbound Storytime at The Birth Day Prescence Studio (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 Circle 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.
Extreme Kids & Crew workshop: The Turning 5 Process @ Space 1 (Bed Stuy)
Wednesday, March 20, 630-830. Parents who have been through the turning 5 process meet and talk about the reality of it and answer questions of parents going through the process this year as they wait to hear from public and private options for kindergarten.
This is a recurring informal discussion, and in the past it has been a supportive and useful evening for parents. RSVP to Emily at emilychurch@extremekidsandcrew.org
Thursday March 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
Toddler Time with Mary Jo @ Lark Cafe (Flatbush)
Thursdays 10-1030a. Join us for Toddler Time with Mary Jo. MJ’s background in music, theater and comedy makes “Toddler Time” a weekly class full of stories, songs, instruments and silly fun for the Zero-to-Five-year-old in all of us! $5
Art Explorers@ The Painted Cloud (Williamsburg)
Thursdays 1030-1130a until June 21st. $20 drop in. 18m-4y. Children and their parent/caregiver will work together, learning and developing basic art skills such as painting, collage, and printmaking. Seasonal themes and nature crafts using vintage fabrics and patterned papers are emphasized. Adults will enjoy these projects as much as the kids! Children move through 3 stations at their own pace, and handmade playdough, toys, books, and puzzles will also be available. Our cozy studio is a great place for your child to get messy, have fun, and make a new best friend! (No class March 28th & June 6th)
Sing-a-long 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.
Rolie Polie Guacamole Drop In at Gumbo (Boerum Hill)
Thursday, March 21 & 28, 1130a-1215p, $20, siblings $5.
Rock and Roll…Sing and Dance…with local creative children’s band, Rolie Polie Guacamole. The latest hit on the Brooklyn children’s band scene, Frank Gallo and Andrew Tuzhilin of Rolie Polie will engage you and your children with songs from their newly release CD ‘Time for Hummus’ along with all-time familiar favorites, including books like “Brown Bear.” Come shake those shakers and swing those hips!
New Moms’ Support Group with Shira Eisenberg at Gumbo (Boerum Hill)
Thursday, March 21st, 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.
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
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
Feeding Frenzy at Brooklyn Children’s Museum (Crown Heights)
Come see what’s on the menu today for our scaly-friends. Join us as we feed the animals in our exhibit. Thursdays 330p. For all ages. Free with museum admission. Admission is $9.00 per person.Admission is free for Museum members and children under 1 year of age.
Musical Story Time with Ms. Alayna at Gumbo (Boerum Hill)
Thursdays March 14th & 21st 4-445p 0-5y $15 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.
Concerts with NikosKids at Moxie Spot (Cobble Hill)
Thursdays 4p in March. Come eat, drink, clap hands, sing songs and dance with NikosKids: Nikolai Moderbacher and his brothers. $15 suggested donation 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.
FREE THURSDAY NIGHT at Brooklyn Children’s Museum (Crown Heights)
Come join us for our FREE late night at the Museum, every 3rd Thursday of the month! Free hours start at 4:00pm, and the Museum stays open until 7:00pm for all your fun exploring!
De-Stress for the Test Yoga at Midwood Martials Arts & Family Fitness Center (Flatbush)
Join us for this special yoga class that is geared toward helping 3rd, 4th & 5th graders cope with the state tests. Taught by Anna Beth Rousakis, a mom of two elementary school children. Thursdays from 5:45-6:30pm on March 21, April 4, 11, 18, and 25. Drop-ins, space permitting, are $20. Minimum four students, maximum ten.
Extreme Kids & Crew & Parent Meet Up @ at Space No 1 (Bed Stuy)
A parent monthly meet-up the 3rd Thursday of every month, led by Melinda Burke and Zenobia Mann. 6-8p. Space No.1, located at 40 Brevoort Place in the Coop School in Bed-Stuy Brooklyn.
Ongoing
City Stomp free trial classes at STJME LUTHERAN CHURCH (South Slope)
FREE trial classes. YOU MUST RSVP TO TRY A CLASS!! To RSVP, please send an email to info@citystompmusic.com. Please make sure to give us your full name and your child’s name so we can add you to the list. We will send an email back to confirm as soon as possible. Thank you!!
Monday, March 18th – 9:30 and 10:30
Tuesday, March 19th – 10:00
Tuesday, March 19th – 3:30 – Drum circle class (4 and 5 year olds)
Tuesday, March 19th – 4:30 – Drum circle class (6 and 7 year olds)
Saturday, March 23rd – 10:30
Saturday, March 23rd – 11:30 – Drum circle class (4 and 5 year olds)
City Stomp free trial classes at Spoke the Hub (Gowanus)
FREE trial classes. YOU MUST RSVP TO TRY A CLASS!! To RSVP, please send an email to info@citystompmusic.com. Please make sure to give us your full name and your child’s name so we can add you to the list. We will send an email back to confirm as soon as possible. Thank you!!
Wednesday, March 20th – 10:00 – Union Street location
Sunday, March 24th – 10:00 Union Street location
City Stomp free trial classes at The Commons Brooklyn (Cobble Hill)
FREE trial classes. YOU MUST RSVP TO TRY A CLASS!! To RSVP, please send an email to info@citystompmusic.com. Please make sure to give us your full name and your child’s name so we can add you to the list. We will send an email back to confirm as soon as possible. Thank you!!
Monday, March 18th – 10:00 Atlantic location
City Stomp free trial class at Ditmas Park
FREE trial classes. YOU MUST RSVP TO TRY A CLASS!! To RSVP, please send an email to info@citystompmusic.com. Please make sure to give us your full name and your child’s name so we can add you to the list. We will send an email back to confirm as soon as possible. Thank you!!
Friday, March 22nd – 11:30
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).
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 & 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.
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.
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.
BELLE OF THE BALL – PROM DRESS DRIVE @ Stork (Crown Heights)
Now until April 30th. Just in time for Senior Prom! Drop off (during STORK open hours only) your gently used ball gowns formal and informal (shoes or accessories) as part The Junior League of Brooklyn/STORK sponsored “Belle of the Ball”. Your donation will support the dreams of many young women (of Brooklyn) as they prepare to be the “Belle of the Ball” at their own High School Prom. All sizes are welcome. Mon-Sat 10 am – 7 pm Sun 11 am – 7 pm