Hi everyone!
APRIL! Can’t believe it is April! After the awesome (& sort of awesome) weather the last few days I think we can safely say we are FINALLY done with the winter blahs.. spring showers bring May flowers!
We had an action packed week last week and there are still 2 days left of the NYC public school break! Hope you get to enjoy them by heading to Brooklyn Robot Foundry for a special drop off Toobalink class Monday or learn about nesting at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden on Tuesday or make a special trip to the Staten Island Children’s Museum which is FREE Monday and Tuesday!
Spring semesters are starting up soon so there are a lot of free demo/trial classes or discounted classes so be sure to check out Audra Rox, Music Together, The Playroom at EGG, CUMBE, & Frolic in the ONGOING section for more information.
Have a great week and send me any events at events@achildgrows.com
Deirdre (mom to O & C)
Monday April 1st
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.
Special Building Event with partner Toobalink @ Brooklyn Robot Foundry (Gowanus)
Monday April 1st. 930a-1230p. $15/hour 10% sibling discount. For 5-9 year olds. What is Toobalink? Toobalink is a super creative toy that we discovered at the 2013 NY Toy Fair. It is a construction toy where kids use recycled paper towel and toilet tissue rolls to build really awesome structures! Every day nearly 50 million cardboard tubes are thrown away. Why not use them to instead make awesome recycled creations? And even better, the toy is made in the USA! And the headquarters is only a few blocks from the Foundry. Bringing together Toobalink and Brooklyn Robot Foundry just sounded right to us! Toobalink will be offering a special promotion at the event!
Children’s Museum Of Manhattan’s Guide to Spring Break (UWS)
Monday April 1st. Children and Adults: $11. Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 5p. Extended hours on Saturday 10am – 7p. Open for Public School Spring Break on April 1, 2013
Experience 10 days of unforgettable family fun! Hands-on “you make it/you take it” activities, cool demonstrations, interactive fun and live performances.
Free Admission at The Staten Island Children’s Museum
Free Admission, thanks to MCU! Mon & Tue April 1st & 2nd. Hours: 10a-5pm. The Staten Island Children’s Museum appeals to the intrepid explorer in every child. Interactive exhibitions and creative workshops offer plenty of opportunities for hands-on, first hand experiences that nurture children’s natural curiosity and creativity. Visits to the museum launch children on a voyage of discovery – about themselves and the world around them.
Toddler Storyplay at BPL Central Library (Prospect Heights)
Mondays 1015a. Play with toys and hear stories. Ages 18-36m. Space 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.
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.
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.
Peek-a-Boo Time @ Leonard Library (Williamsburg)
Mondays 11a at Leonard Library. Come enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays with other pre-walkers and their caregivers!
Pre-walkers only. No toddlers. Ages 6-12 months.
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 Monday April 1st! 1 hour sessions at: 11a, 12n, 115p, 230p. For Families with Children Ages 5-12. Free with museum admission. Recommended admission: Adults $25, Seniors (65+) $17, children under 12 (accompanied by an adult) Free
Mon & Tue April 1st & 2nd at 12n, for All ages. Did you know there’s more than one swirling vortex of trash in the ocean? Learn how 7 million square miles of plastic bits affect everything from sea turtles to plankton. Meet our own creatures of the sea and see how we can help! . Free with museum admission. Admission is $9.00 per person.Admission is free for Museum members and children under 1 year of age.
FYI – Extended Spring Break Hours: 9:30am-5:00pm Monday & Tuesday April 1st & 2nd!
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
Lego Time @ Leonard BPL (Williamsburg)
Children unleash their imaginations using Lego Building blocks. Mondays 230-330p. 5-10y. Leonard branch of Brooklyn Public Library.
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.
Tuesday April 2nd
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
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 monat at 12n. Stroller parking available, moms are welcome to breastfeed & babies are welcome to cry. Two theaters in Manhattan participate: Kips Bay 15, 570 Second Avenue between 31st & 32nd St & Lincoln Square 13, 1998 Broadway at 68th St. Adults pay full price & babies are free. The movie Tuesday April 2nd is: The Host
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)
Free Admission at The Staten Island Children’s Museum
Free Admission, thanks to MCU! Mon & Tue April 1st & 2nd. Hours: 10a-5pm. The Staten Island Children’s Museum appeals to the intrepid explorer in every child. Interactive exhibitions and creative workshops offer plenty of opportunities for hands-on, first hand experiences that nurture children’s natural curiosity and creativity. Visits to the museum launch children on a voyage of discovery – about themselves and the world around them.
Spring Break Discovery Week: The Art of Nesting at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Crown Heights)
Tuesday April 2nd. Drop in 11a–1p. Celebrate the start of nesting season at the Garden and watch the artist Roderick Romero at work as he constructs a giant nest installation! Kids will learn about animal architects and the amazing ways they make homes from plant material, try their hand at weaving with natural materials, and make a nesting bag to bring home to the birds on their block. Adults $10, Seniors & Students $5, Children under 12 free.
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
Children’s Musical: Make it Grand! @ NY Transit Museum (Downtown Brooklyn)
Tuesday, April 2nd 11a, 1p, 230p.
This spring break, it’s all about Grand Central! Ever wonder why the Terminal is decorated with so many acorns and oak leaves? Want to learn about William J. Wilgus, the engineer with the funny name who helped design the magnificent building? What better place to learn about New York City’s transportation history than inside an old subway station! Visit the Transit Museum over Spring Break for Make it Grand!, an original, interactive musical created by Jonathan Ellers.
Free with Museum admission. Each performance lasts approximately 30 minutes. Recommended for ages 4+. Admission: $5 Children (2-17) and seniors (62+), $7 General. Free for members.
Toddler Time Youth Wing @ Central BPL (Prospect Heights)
Enjoy stories, rhymes & songs. Ages 18m to 36m. Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Children’s Reference Desk on the morning of the program. Tuesdays 1015a.
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 & 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.
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 1130a & 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
Mon & Tue April 1st & 2nd at 12n, for All ages. Did you know there’s more than one swirling vortex of trash in the ocean? Learn how 7 million square miles of plastic bits affect everything from sea turtles to plankton. Meet our own creatures of the sea and see how we can help! . Free with museum admission. Admission is $9.00 per person.Admission is free for Museum members and children under 1 year of age.
FYI – Extended Spring Break Hours: 9:30am-5:00pm Monday & Tuesday April 1st & 2nd!
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.
Story Play @ Leonard Library (Williamsburg)
Play with toys and hear stories. Ages 0 to 5. Tuesdays 4p
Book Launch: THE DARK by Lemony Snicket @ The Powerhouse Arena (DUMBO)
Tues Apr 02nd 430p-630p. Hold onto your hats! Lemony Snicket (A Series of Unfortunate Events) and Caldecott winner Jon Klassen (I Want My Hat Back) visit the Arena to deliver a multimedia presentation (complete with live drawing) inspired by their collaborative book THE DARK, a spine-tingling take on everyone’s worst childhood fear. This event is appropriate for ages 4 to 40, and for all fans of stories, original artwork, and things that go bump in the night. Author will sign one copy of THE DARK, purchased in store, and one additional backlist title of your choosing.
For more information, please call 718.666.3049
RSVP appreciated: RSVP@powerHouseArena.com
Wednesday April 3rd
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.
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)
Wednesdays at 10a. 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)
Toddler Time @ Leonard Library (Williamsburg)
Enjoy stories and play. 18 to 36 months. Wednesdays 1030a
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!
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.
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
Free Play Date at Hank & JoJo (Fort Greene)
Wednesdays 1215-115p. 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 The Fine Print: PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK. Hank & JoJo does not assume any responsibility for injury, loss or heaven forbid, death. Please be sure to be mindful of your children, your guardians or caregivers, your possessions, and any potential hazards in our beautiful space! By participating in our free PLAY DATE you agree to this waiver of responsibility.
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.
Breastfeeding Support Group at Gumbo (Boerum Hill)
Breastfeed Support Group with Certified Lactation Consultant, Andre Syms-Brown. Wed April 3rd 230-430p $20. Group generally meets every other week. Call to let us know you are coming. (718) 855 7808
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
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
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.
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.
Thursday April 4th
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
Sing-a-long with Lloyd @ Dean Street (Prospect Heights)
Singalong with Lloyd (From The Deedle Deedle Dees!)weekly kid event begins Thursdays 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.
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)
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 1030a ($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)
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.
Children’s Movie @ Leonard Library (Williamsburg)
Come enjoy kid friendly movies every Thursday @ 330p
Musical Story Time with Ms. Alayna at Gumbo (Boerum Hill)
Thursdays: 4p–445p. 4 weeks, April 4th-25th
Series of four classes $60 or Drop-ins $18. 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.
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 4-5p 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.
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 14, 21, April 4, 11, 18, and 25. The cost for the full session is $96. Drop-ins, space permitting, are $20. Minimum four students, maximum ten.
Ongoing
Spring Promo Week April 1-7 at The Playroom at EGG (DUMBO)
Monday April 1st-Sunday April 7th various times huge variety of classes for mom, babies, toddlers and even the whole family. RSVP requested, space is limited alisha@egg-baby.com Please see schedule and details at http://www.egg-baby.com/promo–week-dumbo.html
Music for Aardvarks FREE Demos week April 1st-6th various locations
Monday-Saturday April 1st-6th various times & places. Please join us for our FREE Demo Classes. It’s a great way to keep the fun going between regular class sessions, and for new families to check us out!!”
Save your spot via email links below the class locations.
Please include the exact class you are interested in & your child’s name.
(Demos can not be used as make-up classes for any session. Make-up classes must be done during the session they were missed.)
http://www.audrarox.com/demo-class
Demo Locations (see site for times)
Bushwick Coffee House / Bushwick
Gumbo Downtown / Brooklyn-Boerum Hill
MMA & Family Fitness Center / Ditmas Park-Midwood-Kensington
Lark / Ditmas Park-Midwood-Kensington
Pipsqueak / Clinton Hill-Bed Stuy
A.R.T NY/South Oxford Space / Fort Greene
The New York Irish Center / Long Island City
The Playroom at EGG / DUMBO
Mini Jake /Williamsburg
Caribou Baby / Williamsburg
Jalopy / Carroll Gardens
Free Trial Class Music Together at JACK (Clinton Hill)
Tue April 2nd & Fri April 5th (various times) come try a free Music Together of Ft. Greene/Clinton Hill/Bed Stuy class at the Clinton Hill location at JACK. To sign up for a free trial class Tues or Fri please email us: brooklynmusictogether@gmail.com, with your name, child’s name and DOB, phone number, and day/time/location you’d like to attend a trial class at and we will confirm it. Bed Stuy-Pipsqueak Children’s Shoppe & Ft. Greene location schedule -138 South Oxford St start the week of April 8th.
Clinton Hill location schedule- JACK, 505 1/2 Waverly Place betw. Fulton St. and Atlantic
Tuesday 9:30 AM (FULL) Apr 02, 2013 11 weeks Joanna Levine
Tuesday 10:30 AM Apr 02, 2013 11 weeks Joanna Levine
Tuesday 11:30 AM Apr 02, 2013 11 weeks Joanna Levine
Friday 9:45 AM Apr 05, 2013 11 weeks Joanna Levine
Friday 10:45 AM Apr 05, 2013 11 weeks Joanna Levine
“Pay As You Wish” Intro Week of Spring Classes at CUMBE! (downtown Brooklyn/Fort Greene)
Registration is now open for Cumbe’s Children’s Dance and Drumming Classes for Spring (beginning 4/1) Classes for kids of ages 6 mo – 11 yrs old!
“Pay as You Wish” week from April 1st – 7th The Spring session is 10 weeks from APRIL 8th – JUNE 17th. For more information about our Spring classes, please visit www.cumbedance.com or just call 718-935-9700.
$15 trial classes at Frolic (Williamsburg)
Curious about Classes? Try one out for just $15 for members & non-member per child per class Thursday April 4th through Sunday 7th at Frolic! Space is limited, so reserve your spot soon! Email classes@frolicplayspace.com or call 718.388.3100. See schedule on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Frolic-play-space/144505452283920
Macy’s Flower Show 2013: The Painted Garden in Herald Square (midtown west)
Now until April 7th. Opening Hours: 10a-9p every day except Easter Sunday March 31st 12n-5p. Housed in a tent on Broadway in Herald Square the Macy’s Flower Show features a palette of petals inspired by Indian culture. Enjoy special events, featured gardens, bouquets of the day, and more.
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.
Spring Break Prospect Park Carousel Hours
April 1st–2nd. Spring Break hours: 12n–5p. $2.00 per ride, $9 for a book of 5 tickets, for all ages.
Blooming Naturalists at Audubon Center in Prospect Park
Free. April 1st-2nd. 1-4p. Spring into action and train to be a naturalist. Learn how to use tools of the trade and make your own nature journal.
At 2 p.m., join us for Animal Encounter, where you can learn what it takes to care for our amazing creatures and even assist in an actual feeding. There will also be opportunities to get up close and personal with our box turtle!
At 3 p.m., take a walk with one of our naturalists to watch for animals and investigate little-known facts about the Park and its animal residents on our Discovery Tour.
Arfie’s Sing Along & Open Play at ArtsCetera (Cobble Hill/Gowanus)
Creative play for ages 0-4y 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.
Little Landscapes at New York Botanic Garden (Bronx)
Now until – 4/22/2013. Family Event – Tuesdays–Fridays, 130–530p, Saturdays & Sundays, 10a–530p. Look closely at a wide array of artistic and scientific terrariums, and create your own rocky, mossy, or floral world in a jar to take home. Free with garden admission.
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