Hi everyone!
OK so last week we had a taste of Summer with super warm temperatures and April showers with that rain on Friday! Think this week is going to be a bit more normal! I am loving all the blooming trees and variety of flowers everywhere!
We have some outdoor events listed like the new Tree House Installation at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden or head off to the Prospect Park Carousel (remember it is only open Thu-Sun) or swing by the Audubon Center in Prospect Park on Thursdays or Fridays for nature programs from 1-4p (see the type of programs under Thursday below).
If you want some indoor events there are some new ones listed below! I discovered a new type of class called Parkour which is all about obstacles and its available at Bklyn Beast! Also found more yoga for little ones starting up at Dou Yoga this week and a WeeCreateBK started Open Play time this month! Also The Gym Park Open Play Spring Semester is starting this week. I also added more library storytimes so scroll on down and maybe check out a new library!
On Thursday April 18th the Tribeca Film Festival is starting! There are some family friendly movies & animation shorts that are airing this weekend and next week but you should probably look at the schedule now if you want to get tickets!
Hope everyone has gotten their taxes done! 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 15th
Healthy Body, Happy Baby at Caribou Baby (Greenpoint)
Mondays 915a. $20 drop in. 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.
Drop-in Play at Bija Kids (Clinton Hill)
Mondays 10a-1p. $5/family. Bija Drop In Play relax and 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 and music. You supervise your own child.
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
The Little Artist! at Windsor Terrace Public Library
Monday, April 15, 2013 10:30AM. Children ages 2-5 and their parentsor caregivers,are welcome to join us for a read aloud and an art activity. Program held in the meeting room.
Toddler Time at Park Slope BPL
Mondays 1030-1130a. Enjoy stories and play. 18 to 36 months. Ticket Required. See Librarian.
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. $5/family. Join Rolie Polie Guacamole for a sing-a-long.
Babies & Books at Carroll Gardens BPL
Mondays 1030a & 1115a. Enjoy books, songs and rhymes. 0 to 18 months.
First twenty babies admitted with Tickets at customer service desk. Program held in basement storytelling room.
Read and Play at Greenpoint Brooklyn Public Library
Mondays 1030a. Children hear stories, make friends and play!! Child’s Place for Children with Special Needs. Open to children with and without special needs.
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.
Spellbound Storytime at Cespella Cafe (South Slope)
Mondays 4p. $5 drop in. 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.
Gaming for Kids at Central BPL
Monday, April 15, 2013 4:00PM Central Library, Youth Wing. Play video games and board games. For ages 6-12.
Parkour Kids (Ages 4-9y) @ Bklyn Beast (East Williamsburg)
Mon & Wed 430-530p. $18/drop in. This art, practice and discipline emphasizes efficient movement while flowing through obstacles with ease. Practitioners run, jump, vault and climb to find the best way of getting from point A to point B. Class begins with warm ups, stretching and conditioning workouts. Class continues on to strengthening the core Parkour moves ie. precisions, rolls, safety volts, strides etc. Then moves are taught in sequence to train how to overcome different obstacles.
Capoeira Kids (4-9y) @ Bklyn Beast (East Williamsburg)
Mon & Wed 430-530p. $18/drop in.
A Parent’s Perspective on Citywide G&T Education @ PS 20 (Manhattan)
Monday, April 15, from 6:30 to 8 pm, at PS 20 (166 Essex St. at Houston) in Manhattan. Free.
The Parents’ Alliance for Citywide Education (PACE) will hold its 2nd Annual Spring Parents’ Forum providing information about New York City’s Citywide gifted & talented (G&T) elementary schools.
The evening will be moderated by Robin Aronow, Ph.D, an independent consultant and founder of School Search NYC.
Admission is free and open to the public. The nearest subway stop is 2nd Avenue station on the F line.
The forum will feature parent representatives from each of the five Citywide G&T elementary schools. Current parents of Citywide G&T elementary students will share the unique aspects and challenges of their schools in the format of a panel discussion followed by a question and answer session.
This event is created solely by parents of children at Citywide G&T elementary schools. It is not officially sponsored by any of the Citywide schools nor by the DOE.
Citywide schools are gifted & talented schools which accept applicants from any of NYC’s five boroughs based on results of Department of Education gifted and talented testing. There are currently five Citywide schools, three located in Manhattan, one in Brooklyn, and one in Queens. For additional information contact: Katie Sperling, ktsperling@gmail.com
Tuesday April 16th
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)
Tuesday 10a. $5 per family. Come join Lloyd Miller (AKA Ulysses S. Dee of the Deedle Deedle Dees) for a sing-a-long!
Raga Kids – Indian Music for Kids at Namaskar School of Music (Prospect Heights)
Raga Kids meets Tuesdays 10a. (3m–2y). Drop-in – $20 for 1 child, $30 for 2 siblings (please call 718-483-0773 before drop-in). Kids listen to Indian Classical instruments like Sitar and Tabla, learn about Indian music and and sing songs in English Bengali and Hindi.
Silly sing-a-along with “the Balloniac” at LARK (Flatbush/Prospect Park South)
Tuesdays 10a. Suggested donation $10. 0-5y. 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!
Toddler Time Youth Wing @ Central BPL (Prospect Heights)
Tuesdays 1015a. 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.
Learn Your ABC’s @ Dean Street (Prospect Heights)
Tuesdays 1030a. $8/Child – $10 for 2 or more kids. Arts, Books, Crafts & Stories with ROB & DARA! 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)
Tuesdays 1030a. $15/class. For 1-4y. 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.
Drum-a-long with Ivan at Play Kids (Prospect Lefferts Gardens)
Tuesdays 10a. $5/family. Find your natural rhythm with Ivan every Tuesday at Play Kids. A Drum-a-Long is similar to a Sing-a-Long, but based around drums and rhythm instead of a guitar.
Toddler Time/Sing Along with Ms Cindy at Windsor Terrace Public Library
Tuesdays 1030A. Enjoy stories and play. 18 to 36 months.
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.
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: 4/16 Sharing Ideas for Warm Weather Activities with the Older Baby and Toddler
Every Tuesday from 12:30-2:30pm for Younger Babies (infants-9 months) – topic: Balancing Baby and Work. $15 suggested donation
Rocking Chair Music Series at Caribou Baby (Greenpoint)
Tuesdays from 1130a & 1230p. $5. 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.
Fluttering Butterflies at Brooklyn Children’s Museum (Crown Heights)
Tuesday April 16th 1130a & 230p. For 5 and under. Discover the exciting lifecycle of a butterfly through storytelling and body movement. Explore how these colorful insects help make our world a better place. Create a beautiful fluttering butterfly to take home. Free with museum admission. Admission is $9.00 per person. Admission is free for Museum members and children under 1 year of age.
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
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
Kids Yoga Drop Off Class at Dou Yoga (Clinton Hill)
Tuesday 145PM – 230P. April 16th-June 18th. $17/drop in (or family 10 pack for $155 10 pack). This 45 minute class is appropriate for mature 2 year olds and 3 year olds who are able to comfortably separate from their caregivers.
Get the wiggles and giggles out while also learning how to be calm and relaxed. Kids learn yoga poses and breathwork through imaginative play, creative exploration, cooperative games, songs, and stories. In this engaging and fun environment kids begin to develop body-awareness, coordination, strength, flexibility, self-control, and compassion.
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. Free with museum admission. Admission is $9.00 per person. Admission is free for Museum members and children under 1 year of age.
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
Break Dancing Youth @ Bklyn Beast (East Williamsburg)
Tuesdays & Thursdays 4-5p. Drop in $18. Breaking is a street style of dance that started in the ‘80s with the emergence of hip hop music. The dance style consists of a mixture of movements, including beat rocking and floor acrobatics. Class starts with warmup and stretching. Class continues with learning the basic moves of break dance i.e. beat rocking, baby freeze, chair freeze, six step etc new moves are introduced as necessary and choreography is taught from beginner to advanced skill level as appropriate.
Parents League of NY Independent School Kindergarten Fair at Grace Church School (Manhattan)
Tuesday April 16th 430-615p. Open to the public, no need to register. Representatives from Parents League member schools will speak informally with parents and distribute information about their schools. The Kindergarten Fair provides an opportunity for families to learn more about independent school admission. Immediately following each Fair, families are invited to attend a panel discussion with panelists from our member schools. These events are open to the public. Kindergarten Admissions Panel Discussion to follow: 630-745p. Grace Church School, 86 Fourth Avenue New York, NY.
Building Self Esteem at Home @ Parents Helping Parents (Park Slope)
Tuesday, April 16 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
Wednesday April 17th
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.
Toddler Time at Dyker Brooklyn Public Library
Wednesdays at 1015a & 1115a. Enjoy stories and play. 18 to 36 months.
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.
Toddler Time at Gravesend Brooklyn Public Library
Wednesdays at 11a. Enjoy stories and play. For ages 18 to 36 months
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!
Hello, Tree at Brooklyn Children’s Museum (Crown Heights)
Wednesday April 17th 1130a & 230p. For 5 and under. Explore why trees are important for our planet and how they help our environment and ecosystem. Learn to identify parts of a tree and how they grow. Plant your own tree to take home and use bark to create a beautiful work of art. Free with museum admission. Admission is $9.00 per person. Admission is free for Museum members and children under 1 year of age.
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.
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)
Breastfeed Support Group with Certified Lactation Consultant, Andre Syms-Brown. Wed April 17th 230-430p $20. Group generally meets every other week. Call to let us know you are coming. (718) 855 7808
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
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.
Parkour Kids (Ages 4-9y) @ Bklyn Beast (East Williamsburg)
Mon & Wed 430-530p. $18/drop in. This art, practice and discipline emphasizes efficient movement while flowing through obstacles with ease. Practitioners run, jump, vault and climb to find the best way of getting from point A to point B. Class begins with warm ups, stretching and conditioning workouts. Class continues on to strengthening the core Parkour moves ie. precisions, rolls, safety volts, strides etc. Then moves are taught in sequence to train how to overcome different obstacles.
Capoeira Kids (4-9y) @ Bklyn Beast (East Williamsburg)
Mon & Wed 430-530p. $18/drop in.
Thursday April 18th
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!
French for Little Ones (Francais pour les Tout Petits) at Gumbo (Boerum Hill)
Thursday 930-1015a & 1030-11:15 a.m., now until June 6th. Drop-ins $24. ‘French for Little Ones’ is a French discovery class with Magda Laliti Secula for babies and toddlers from 9 months up to 3 years. Through playful and stimulating song and movement, incorporating puppets, shakers, pictures and more, children become familiar with vocabulary (animals, colors, parts of the body, etc.) pronunciation and grammar. A lively, entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable class for the child, parent or caregiver! Magda Secula is a native French speaker who has been working over 8 years with children of all ages as a teacher, photographer and caregiver. Magda also works as a translator and teaches French cooking.
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.
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
Little Sprouts at Brooklyn Children’s Museum (Crown Heights)
Thursday April 18th 1130a & 230p. For 5 and under. People and plants need similar things to live and grow. Become a baby botanist and learn how to sprout your own plant to take home. Free with museum admission. Admission is $9.00 per person. Admission is free for Museum members and children under 1 year of age.
Challah Baking Experience @jTot (Fort Greene)
Thursday, April 18th at 1130A. Free. jTot Challah Baking Experience. Learn how to bake challah and its history/significance in a fun family-friendly environment. jTot is a grassroots-community for young Jewish Families with expecting moms and babies. Monthly Get-Togethers… Mommy and Me Yoga… Family Challah Baking Experience… Special Shabbat Dinners…
Nannies are welcome – Email for location & to RSVP. Email info@jtot.org for more info
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 at Gumbo (Boerum Hill)
Thursdays 1130a–1215p now until June 6th. Drop in $24. Call to see if there is room for drop ins. (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!
Preschool Fun Time at BPL Kings Bay Library
Thursdays 115-3p. Enjoy hearing stories, singing songs, and creating arts and crafts projects. Birth to five years.
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.
Nature’s Helpers at the Audubon Center in Prospect Park
Thursdays & Fridays, April 4 – May 31, 1–2p. FREE. all ages. Spend time outside enjoying nature while helping to keep the Park clean.
Babies & Books at Greenpoint Brooklyn Public Library
Thursdays 130p. Enjoy books, songs and rhymes. 0 to 18 months. Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Information Desk on the morning of the program. Limit one ticket per baby. Attending children must be of the above specified age.
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)
Animal Encounter at the Audubon Center in Prospect Park
Thursdays & Fridays, April 4 – May 31, 2-230p. FREE. all ages. Curious as to how “Snappy” the turtle got her name? Want to watch the snake gobble up a mouse? Join one our trained staff in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.
Yoga With Toddler at Dou Yoga (Clinton Hill)
Thursday 145PM – 230PM. April 18th-June 20th. $17/drop in per person (or family 10 pack for $270 – 10 child + 10 adult). This 45 minute class is appropriate for 18 months-3 years of age accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Get the wiggles and giggles out while also learning how to be calm and relaxed. Children and their parents or caregivers develop stronger bonds through practicing yoga together and engaging in imaginative play, creative exploration, cooperative games, songs, and stories. In this engaging and fun environment kids begin to develop body-awareness, coordination, strength, flexibility, self-control, and compassion. Adults reap the benefits of having space to move, play, and deeply relax.
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. Free with museum admission. Admission is $9.00 per person. Admission is free for Museum members and children under 1 year of age.
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
Drawing the Fashion Figure at Central BPL (Prospect Heights)
Thursday, April 18, 2013 3:30PM. Central Library, Youth Wing
Illustrator Marika Hahn guides participants through the basics of sketching. Participants will be individually guided and challenged based on their own skill and drawing level. Limited to 20 participants. FOR TEENS ONLY
Nature on the Go! at the Audubon Center in Prospect Park
Thursdays & Fridays, April 4 – May 31, 3-4p. FREE. Come have fun in nature!
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
Spring Free Hours at Brooklyn Children’s Musem (Crown Heights)
Thursday April 18th. Admission is free every third Thursday of the month 4:00–7:00pm and the FIRST FULL WEEKEND of every month 2:00–5:00pm, except on holiday weekends. (Does not apply to school, camp, or other organized groups.)
Break Dancing Youth @ Bklyn Beast (East Williamsburg)
Tuesdays & Thursdays 4-5p. Drop in $18. Breaking is a street style of dance that started in the ‘80s with the emergence of hip hop music. The dance style consists of a mixture of movements, including beat rocking and floor acrobatics. Class starts with warmup and stretching. Class continues with learning the basic moves of break dance i.e. beat rocking, baby freeze, chair freeze, six step etc new moves are introduced as necessary and choreography is taught from beginner to advanced skill level as appropriate.
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.
Priscilla Gilman & The Anti-Romantic Child @ Space No. 1 (Bed Stuy)
Thursday April 18th 7-830p. $10 suggested donation. Extreme Kids & Crew invite you to come listen to Priscilla Gilman read from her memoir about the unexpected joys of raising a son profoundly different from her. Reading to be followed by Q & A. Wine and Cheese, too!
Priscilla Gilman grew up in New York City and received her B.A. and Ph.D. in English and American literature from Yale University. She is a former professor of English literature at both Yale and Vassar College. Gilman writes regularly for publications including the Daily Beast, the New York Times, and the Huffington Post, and speaks frequently at schools, conferences, and organizations about parenting, education, and the arts. She lives in New York City with her family. The Anti-Romantic Child was nominated for a Books for a Better Life Award for Best First Book.
Ongoing
Open Play at WeeCreateBK (Bed Stuy)
M-F 1030a-230p. $15 Drop In per day or $70 Weekly Pass. Come in from the cold or the rain for a day of open play! Parents or Caregivers drop in and create with your little ones! Bring snacks, read books, and work with our fun educational materials. (18 months – 6 years)
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.
Spring Hours for Prospect Park Carousel in Prospect Park
April 4 – June 30. Thursdays–Sundays & holidays: 12 – 5p. Open Monday, May 27th. $2.00 per ride, $9 for a book of 5 tickets, for all ages. ocated in the Park’s “Children’s Corner,” the Carousel features 53 magnificently carved horses, a lion, a giraffe, a deer, and two dragon-pulled chariots. Carved in 1912 by Charles Carmel, one of the foremost carousel designers of the time, and restored by the Prospect Park Alliance in 1990, the Carousel promises that classic summertime amusement will be available for generations of fun. In addition, the Prospect Park Carousel is one of the few in the world that is wheelchair accessible. While at the Carousel grab an ice cream, popcorn or cold beverage from the Pony Express Snack Bar.
Whales: Giants of the Deep at The American Museum of Natural History (UWS)
March 23, 2013–January 5, 2014. Open daily 10a-545p except Thanksgiving & Christmas. Get a load of this! Whales: Giants of the Deep brings you close to some of the most massive mammals on Earth. Featuring life-size models, interactive exhibits, films, as well as over 20 whale skulls and skeletons. All ages welcomed. Cost: $25 adults; $14.50 kids age 2-12; $19 seniors/students (General admission plus 1 ticket includes admission to the museum and Rose Center plus 1 special exhibition).
Donate Used Children’s Books @ PS 9 (Prospect Heighs)
Now until May 6th. The PS 9 Used Book Sale is scheduled for May 7th, 8th & 9th in the PS 9 lobby. We are now accepting donations of new and nearly new children’s books (and bookstore gift cards). All genres are welcome! *
Donations can be dropped off in the PS9 PTO office. Car pickup (Prospect Heights and vicinity only) will be available on select dates in April. To schedule an appointment, email nicolefederici@gmail.com. Books must be boxed or otherwise packaged in advance. All proceeds from the book sale will benefit PS 9′s literacy efforts. Thank you in advance for your participation.
Tree House Installation @ Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Crown Heights/Prospect Heights)
Hours: Tuesday–Friday: 8a-6p, Saturday & Sunday: 10a-6p. Admission: Free Tuesdays and Saturdays 10a-12n. Adults $10, Seniors $5 & Children under 12 free.
This spring, tree house architect Roderick Romero is creating a new site-specific installation using wood from trees felled by Hurricane Sandy. This whimsical, inhabitable sculpture will be part open-air classroom, part viewing point, and part artwork. Created specifically for BBG, the intriguing work will invite visitors of all ages to experience the Garden in a new way.
Open Play at Play Days & Parties (Bay Ridge)
Tu-Fri 12n-4p. Don*t get Cabin Fever! Enjoy our open play room, meet other parents/caregivers. Tots interact with new friends. We have a clean, climate controlled environment. Open play costs $10.00 per child for any 2 hour session
Tuesday thru Friday starting at 12:00 pm runing for any 2 hours with last session staring at 2:00pm and ending at 4:00 pm
Thursday special…….Sessions are $6.00 per child for 2 hours from 12:30 to 2:30
drop off playtime at Juguemos A Cantar (South Slope)
Mondays and/or Wednesday 330-6p (one or both days)
Drop off Playtime is full of action, arts and crafts, games and child-teacher interaction. Children have a blast with us while mommy or daddy do errands in the hood. Our Drop off Playtime runs bilingual.
Who: Children must be potty trained to join, up to age 8 (there is a room for homework time).
How: Pre-registration at least 48 hours in advance is a must! (space limited-first come first serve)
Where: 463 6th Ave. @ 10th Street
Cost: $ 15 per hour
Register early! To register, please use the adjacent form or simply email us at info@juguemos.org
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.
Open Play Spring Semester at The Gym Park (Greenpoint)
April 15th-June 23rd. Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat 1030a-1230p. $15/drop in fee (no registration fee). Drop In for Open Play and enjoy up to 2 hours of fun, exercise & friends with a parent or caregiver. Use our 2,800 sq. ft facility to explore, discover and help increase your child’s awareness with positive play habits and a fun social environment. Socks must be worn & strollers folded up. Family & individual play packs available and memberships.
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