Hi everyone!
We went from wearing winter hats and coats on Wednesday last week to wearing no winter gear on Friday and now its cold again today (at least I was earlier!). And now it looks like we are going to hit 77 on Tuesday!
Speaking of Tuesday did you know that the Brooklyn Botanic Garden has free admissions for everyone on Tuesdays (March-October)? I bet that will be the place to be this Tuesday with the nice weather and budding trees and blooming flowers!
This is a week of music here in NYC! You can try a Rolie Polie Guacamole class for free at Gumbo and Music Together & Musica Para Mi are having free trial classes in various places in Brooklyn (Ongoing section has more information). Karen K & the Jitterbugs are having CD Release Jams this week at J&R Jr, Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain, CakeJoy, & The Playroom at EGG!
In addition to fun events for children we also have events for grown ups listed! Just to name a few we have a Financial Planning Workshop, Boosting Your Child’s Immune System Naturally meetup and Parents Helping Parents workshops.
Have a great week and if you know of an event feel free to send me a tip at events@achildgrows.com
Deirdre (mom to O & C)
Monday April 8th
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Masterpiece Mondays at The Jewish Museum (UES)
Family Gallery Tours. Monday April 8th 330-430p : Costumes & Art. 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 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.
Parents of Children with Special Needs @ Parents Helping Parents (Park Slope)
Monday evening – April 8th 7–830p. There is a sliding scale fee of $15 – $35/family for each workshop. To allow for a full discussion there will be no children present. To register, receive more information or make suggestions of workshop topics that might be helpful to your family contact Sharon at: brooklynphp@gmail.com
Tuesday April 9th
Free Admission on Tuesdays at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Crown Heights/Prospect Heights)
Tuesdays 8a-6p (March – October) FREE admission and also Free Saturdays 10a-12n.
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
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.
Child’Space NY pre-crawler I trial class @ Gumbo (Boerum Hill)
Trial Class, Tuesday April 9th, 12n-1245p, $10. Call to reserve limited spots. (718) 855-7808. Child’Space Method class for pre-crawling babies from 5 weeks to 4m. In this gentle, joyful class, parents learn techniques of touch and movement to support rolling, reaching, including how to help babies become completely comfortable in tummy-time. These and many other movements are the building blocks for sitting, crawling and walking.
Mothers’ Meetings with Ellen Chuse @ Bend & Bloom Yoga (Park Slope)
A place to share your experiences and concerns, find support in your role as a mother and socialize with other moms and babies. Bring lunch and your babe!
Every Tuesday from 11-12:30pm for Older Babies (9-18 months) – topic: 4/9 Making Decisions About Having a 2nd Child
Every Tuesday from 12:30-2:30pm for Younger Babies (infants-9 months) – topic: 4/9 Infant Development in the First Year
$15 suggested donation
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
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
Child’Space NY pre-crawler II trial class @ Gumbo (Boerum Hill)
Trial Class, Tuesday April 9th, 1-145p, $10. Call to reserve limited spots. (718) 855-7808. Child’Space Method class for pre-crawling babies from 5m to crawling. In this gentle, joyful class, parents learn techniques of touch and movement to support rolling, reaching, including how to help babies become completely comfortable in tummy-time. These and many other movements are the building blocks for sitting, crawling and walking.
Mom with infants meet up at the Playroom at EGG (DUMBO)
Tuesdays 130-230p. drop-in, moms, adults and babies welcome, $15 per meeting. Meet up, hang out, and receive support from a board- certified lactation consultant.
Share the joys and challenges of life with your newborn (and older baby) with other mothers. Group facilitator Kate Sharp is a board-certified lactation consultant and La Leche League leader, with many years of experience helping new families with breastfeeding. She can offer general help with breastfeeding and facilitate discussion on any of the issues that come up. This is a drop-in group, not a formal class. If your baby is past breastfeeding but you’d like to drop in and share with other mothers, you’re more than welcome. If you have very specific problems, come early. For more information or to register, contact Kate Sharp, katesharpibclc@gmail.com
Diaper Free in NY: Elimination Communication Meetup @ Caribou Baby (Greenpoint)
Free. Tuesday April 9th (every 2nd Tuesday of the month) 145-415P. Do you practice Elimination Communication (aka Diaper Free)? Or have you been meaning to try it, or wondering what it’s all about? Please join our group of moms and babies for an EC meeting at Caribou Baby. Moms and dads, with or without babies, are welcome.
First, we will have an information session for families who are not familiar with EC and want to learn more about it. Then, the meetup will start afterwards and will be a chance for people to connect with families practicing EC currently. Please bring your own potty (if you’d like) and a towel or blanket to catch any spills. There will also be access to a restroom.
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
Financial Planning Workshop @ NYC Explorers (Prospect Heights)
Tuesday, April 9th, starting at 630p. $15/per person or bring a spouse /friend & 2 tickets for $25. Join A Child Grows for a comprehensive tutorial with Sara Stanich, Certified Financial Planner and A Child Grows in Brooklyn contributor, to learn what you need to be doing NOW to ensure the longevity of your family’s financial future.
In this informative workshop, Sara will lay out a five step process to help you build your family’s financial plan. She will also be on hand to answer your burning financial questions. We’ll be meeting at NY City Explorers, 186 Underhill Ave. Stay for wine, snacks and mingling! Please register for the session here http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5954318527#>
Wednesday April 10th
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.
CAHOOTS! Drop-In Art Play Date @ Hank & JoJo (Fort Greene)
Wednesdays 3:15-4pm. $15/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.
Jitterbugs CD Release Jam at J&R Jr (Tribeca)
Wednesday April 10th 4p. Join Jitterbugs Founder Karen K for a Jam at J&R, Jr! She’ll play songs from the new album and other Jitterbugs favorites. Enjoy Face Painting by Miss Sarah while we rock! And, each family gets a FREE Big Ol’ Truck CD to take home. RSVP required, space is limited: jitterbugsnyc@gmail.com. $10 / child (cash only) Big Ol’ Truck CD included with payment.
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.
City Stomp Live at Dizzy’s on Fifth (Park Slope)
Wednesday April 10th & April 24th. City Stomp Live has a show 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.
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
Free Drop-In Community Class for Kids @ LAVA (Prospect Heights)
Wednesdays 5-6p. 5-12y. COMMUNITY CLASS FOR KIDS — DROP-IN — FREE
This drop-off class is open to kids with a desire to discover acrobatics without the full commitment of an entire session, or to practice skills they’ve already learned. Open to beginners, newcomers, and enrolled students.
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.
Effective Parent-Child Communication @ Parents Helping Parents (Park Slope)
Wednesday April 10th 7–830P. There is a sliding scale fee of $15 – $35/family for each workshop. To allow for a full discussion there will be no children present. To register, receive more information or make suggestions of workshop topics that might be helpful to your family contact Sharon at: brooklynphp@gmail.com
NBHP Meetup: Boosting Your Child’s Immune System Naturally @ Gourmet Guild Williamsburg
Wednesday April 10th 7-9p. Free. The North Brooklyn Holistic Parenting (NBHP) group provides a safe and supportive environment, where we can come together to ask questions, share parenting techniques and stories, and discuss timely and relevant family wellness issues. This meetup is: Meet & Greet & Discuss Boosting Your Child’s Immune System Naturally at Gourmet Guild Williamsburg.
Thursday April 11th
Lower School Tour @ Greene Hill School (Fort Greene)
Spring tour dates to preview our programs for children ages 4-10 (pre-k-5th grade): April 11th and May 2nd at 9:20 a.m.
Please RSVP to info@greenehillschool.org or call 718.230.3608.
For more information: greenehillschool.org
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!
Parents of Children with Special Needs @ Parents Helping Parents (Park Slope)
Thursday morning, April 11th and 25th – 930–11a. There is a sliding scale fee of $15 – $35/family for each workshop. To allow for a full discussion there will be no children present. To register, receive more information or make suggestions of workshop topics that might be helpful to your family contact Sharon at: brooklynphp@gmail.com
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
Transit Tots @ New York Transit Museum (Downtown Brooklyn)
Stories, games and surprises for our youngest transportation fans! Free with admission. Ages 2-5, and adult companions. Thursdays at 1015a
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.
Jitterbugs CD Release Jam at Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain (Carroll Gardens)
Thursday April 11th 1030a & 1115a. Price: $10/child, includes FREE CD! Come jam with Karen K and pick up a FREE Big Ol’ Truck CD — included with $10 admission! She’ll be there from 10:30-12…One show at 10:30 and another at 11:15…come for one or stay for both!
This is Karen’s favorite spot in Brooklyn, and where the Jitterbugs released their first CD, Pancakes for Dinner! The tradition continues. Join us!
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.
Rolie Polie Guacamole Trial Class at Gumbo (Boerum Hill)
Thursday April 11th, 1130a–1215p. If you are not registered yet, you may try the class out. No charge if you do not register and registrations will be pro-rated. Call to reserve. (718) 855-7808
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, April 11th, 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.
Breastfeeding Support Group with Kate Sharp, IBCLC @ Bend & Bloom Yoga (Park Slope)
Thursdays 1-230p. $20 suggested donation. The Breastfeeding Support Group meets every Thursday to share the joys and challenges of breastfeeding. Kate Sharp, a certified lactation consultant, will cover a topic every week so that there is a focus for discussion. Since babies and challenges change constantly you’ll have lots of concerns not covered by the topic and we will address those as well.
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.
Jitterbugs CD Release Jam at CakeJoy (Fort Greene)
Thursday April 11th 330p. CD Release Jam with Karen K! at CakeJoy. $10 / child (cash only) Big Ol’ Truck CD included w/ payment. Join Jitterbugs founder Karen K for a Jitterbugs Jam featuring songs from the new album and other Jitterbugs favorites. As if special treats weren’t plentiful enough…each family gets a FREE Big Ol’ Truck CD to take home! RSVP required, space is limited: jitterbugsnyc@gmail.com
Children’s Movie @ Leonard Library (Williamsburg)
Come enjoy kid friendly movies every Thursday @ 330p
Story Time Special Event: Herve Tullet presents I Am Blop! at Greenlight Bookstore (Fort Greene)
Story Time Special Event Thursday April 11th @ 4p. Tullet presents I Am Blop! and other works in a very special interactive reading at Greenlight, followed by a book signing.
Co-hosted by the Cultural Services of the French Embassy. Hervé Tullet is the New York Times bestselling author of Press Here and other imaginative and interactive books. Now, anyone who loves Tullet’s uniquely creative style can discover the wonderful, magical world of blops! Using very few words and handwritten text, Tullet’s new book I Am Blop! explores many concepts encountered for the first time by young children, including up and down, single and plural, colors, the art museum, city and countryside, the universe – this single shape represents anything a child’s mind can imagine.
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.
Afternoon Concert & Balloon Twisting @ Moxie Spot (Cobble Hill)
Thursdays in April @ 4p: Concerts with Rolie Polie Guacamol. Come eat, drink, clap hands, sing songs and dance with The team of Rolie Polie Guacamole. $15 suggested donation per family. BALLOONASAURUS REX
Balloon twisting from 4:30-6:30pmFree with Entry Fee. Play Fee waived for every $15 in food/bev
Kids Yoga Class Ages 5–8y at Jaya Yoga East (Kensington/Flatbush)
Thursdays: 415–5p. $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.
Partners Prenatal Yoga Practice @ Bend & Bloom Yoga (Park Slope)
Thursday, April 11th 645-815p. Cost: $30 per couple. Bring your significant other or a friend to this deeply relaxing, restorative prenatal yoga practice. This class will include massage and acupressure techniques to relieve some of the common discomforts of pregnancy, as well as asana, breath work, deep relaxation and meditation. No prior yoga experience necessary. Register here.
Ongoing
Free Trial Classes with Música Para Mí (various locations)
THE JOY OF MUSIC AND SPANISH FOR BABIES AND TODDLERS! FREE TRIAL CLASSES April 6th through 11th. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED! (spring session begins April 13)
Musica Para Mi is New York City’s original music-in-Spanish program for young children, now celebrating 15 years of sharing the joy of music andSpanish with babies and toddlers in a total-immersion fiesta! To reserve a spot, please follow instructions below the schedule.
WHEN & WHERE
BOERUM HILL (Gumbo on Atlantic, 3rd Ave/Nevins)
Tuesday, April 9, 10a
Wednesday, April 10, 10a
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS (Plymouth Church on Hicks at Orange)
Monday, April 8, 1030a
COBBLE HILL (Artscetera on Smith St., Baltic/Butler)
Thursday, April 11, 4p
HOW
Please email the following information to musicaparami@aol.com
1) the location, day and time of the class you’d like to attend
2) your child’s name and age
3) the best number to use in case of last-minute changes
4) the name of whoever will bring your child, if not yourself
You’ll receive a confirmation by email. If there’s no space left in the class you’d like, I’ll suggest alternatives, or put you on a waiting list in case there’s a cancellation or a second class is added.
Remember, reservations are required!
Free Trial Classes with Music Together (various locations)
Music Together of Ft. Greene/Clinton Hill and now Bed Stuy is offering free trial classes this coming week only Monday April 8th-Saturday April 13th.
TO SIGN UP for a FREE TRIAL class this 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.
A number of our classes have just a few spots left so register today to hold your spot in your preferred class day/time!
Scroll down for trial class option schedule oro to website for schedule and to register: www.musictogetherfortgreene.com
*All classes are Mixed Age (infants to five years old) unless otherwise noted.
Clinton Hill location schedule- JACK, 505 1/2 Waverly Place betw. Fulton St. and Atlantic.
Tuesday 9:30 AM
Tuesday 10:30 AM
Tuesday 11:30 AM
Friday 10:45 AM
*Friday 11:45 AM
*Babies only class Fri 11:45 am (up to 8 months old)
BED STUY location: Pipsqueak Children’s Shoppe, 1124 Bedford Ave (betw. Quincy St & Monroe St).
Wednesday 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM Apr 10, 2013
Ft. Greene location schedule -138 South Oxford St. off Hanson Pl., near Target
Monday 9:45 AM (FULL)
Monday 10:45 AM
Monday 11:45 AM
Thursday 9:45 AM
Thursday 10:45 AM
Thursday 11:45 AM
Saturday 9:45 AM
Saturday 10:45 AM
Saturday 11:45 AM
Free Storytime at the Scholastic Store (SOHO)
Tuesdays, Wednesday & Thursdays at 11a for all ages. Join The Scholastic Storyteller for readings of all-time favorite children’s books or new releases from Scholastic! Perfect for babies and toddlers, these stories will spark imagination and fun in your budding bookworm. Stroller Entrance: 130 Mercer Street
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 0-4y 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.
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