Hi everyone!
Do you have Spring fever? Wishing you could do everything outside? I sure wish I was outside right now! May is arriving in a few days! Very exciting since that means days are getting longer and warmer and we are getting to spend more and more time outdoors!
Swing Valley in Brooklyn Bridge Park re-opened this weekend! Has anyone stopped by yet? This week looks like we may be getting some April showers for those May flowers! If you need some indoor activities we have the Gateway Storytime at the American Museum of Natural History, local storytimes at a variety of libraries in Brooklyn, and open play at Play Dates & Parties and at ArtsCetera.
When the weather improves later this week we have some outdoor events too! The Audubon House has Animal Encounter, Nature on the Go! & Nature’s Helpers Thursdays and Fridays the month of May! The Brooklyn Botanic Garden Plant Sale is this week! Also The Play Champs outdoor drop in play classes are starting in Prospect Park, Central Park & Battery Park!
We have something for everyone so make sure to scroll down for the full list of events and if you know of an event or know of a schedule change feel free to send me a tip at events@achildgrows.com. Have a great week!
Deirdre (mom to O & C)
Monday April 29th
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Town Hall Meeting Brooklyn Borough Hall (Brooklyn Heights)
Monday April 29th @ 6p. Free. For Adults. Parents, Do you know that your child’s confidential and personal records are being shared with a corporation and put on a data “cloud”? And that this corporation called inBloom Inc., intends to share the information with vendors to help them develop and market their “learning products”?
The data will include your child’s name, address, email, test scores, racial, economic & special education status. And may include detailed disciplinary & health records as well. 209 Joralemon Street , Brooklyn.
What to do with Parent Worries @ Parents Helping Parents (Park Slope)
Monday April 29th 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 30th
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.
Baby Breakfast Playdate at Habana Outpost (Fort Greene)
Tuesdays 10a-12n. Free. The courtyard of Habana Outpost is transformed into a toddler wonderland complete with toys, water table & supervised art projects geared for children 4 & under. Meet your neighbors and watch your babies make new friends.
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.
Storytime at Boulevard Books & Café (Bensonhurst, Dyker Heights)
Free storytime Tuesdays at 11am at Boulevard Books & Café
Toddler Time at Clinton Hill BPL
Tuesdays 1115a. Enjoy stories and play. 18 to 36 months. Clinton Hill Brooklyn Public Library branch.
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: 4/30 Rediscovering the Self Even as You Mother
Every Tuesday from 12:30-2:30pm for Younger Babies (infants-9 months) – topic: 4/30 Introducing Solids: Nutrition in the 1st Year. $15 suggested donation.
Try It Tuesdays! at Brooklyn Children’s Museum (Crown Heights)
Tuesdays 1130a & 230p. For 5 and under. Explore, learn, and discover as you try out science, art, and language in fun and exciting ways. Free with museum admission. Admission is $9.00 per person. Admission is free for Museum members and children under 1 year of age.
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.
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)
Tue & Thu 2-5p. For all ages. 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. 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)
Tuesday & Thursday 230-5p. $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.
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)
Tuesdays 4p. Play with toys and hear stories. Ages 0 to 5.
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.
What is a Doula and Why Would You Need One workshop at Brith Day Presence (Park Slope)
Tuesday April 30th 6-8p. Tickets $15 or come with a friend/partner and 2 tickets are $25. Please join A Child Grows at Birth Day Presence for an evening to discuss the benefits of working with a doula from the prenatal, birth, and postpartum stages of motherhood!
Seasoned birth and postpartum doulas Mollie Michel and Meema Spadola will be on hand to answer all of your questions about doula support and explain the ins and outs of birth and postpartum support as well as their specific techniques for working with moms through their journey into motherhood. If you are pregnant or just thinking about becoming pregnant, this is a great opportunity to learn more about the value of the doula in the delivery room and beyond.
Drinks and light fare will be provided! Stay to mingle, ask more questions and meet other moms and moms to be! Click here for tickets.
Wednesday May 1st
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.
Lavender Blues Music at Play Kids (Prospect Lefferts Gardens)
Wednesdays 10a. $5/family. Come to Play Kids today to meet our newest Sing-a-Long teacher, Alex. Alex has a beautiful voice, lots of funky songs, a parachute, and everyone’s favorite BUBBLES to end each class! for babies and toddlers aged newborn-3yrs
Storytime at Mini Max Toys & Cuts (Cobble Hill)
Wednesday at 10a. Free. Join Charu and her crew of readers as they read from your favorites and ours. Does your child have a favorite book? Bring it along and we’d be happy to read it. All Ages.
Yellow Sneaker Singalongs at Tea Lounge (Park Slope)
Wednesdays at 10a. For kids age 0-5 and their families. $5/family. 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!
Raga Kids – Indian Music for Kids at Namaskar School of Music (Prospect Heights)
Raga Kids meets Wednesdays 10am. (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)
Toddler Time at Dyker Brooklyn Public Library
Wednesdays at 1015a & 1115a. Enjoy stories and play. 18 to 36 months.
Shake it up baby! at Dean Street (Prospect Heights)
Wednesdays 1030a. $5/family. Percussion sing a long weekly kid event.
Disco Time & Sing-a-long at BPL Cortelyou Library
Wednesdays 1030a. 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.
Toddler Time @ Leonard Library (Williamsburg)
Wednesdays 1030a. Enjoy stories and play. 18 to 36 months.
Drop by & Play with The Play Champs in Prospect Park
Wednesdays 10:55am – 12:55pm, all ages. $14 per session. Prospect Park, near Harmony Park, Prospect Park West & 10th. The Play Champse invite children and their parents of all ages to come to the park to play during this time. This is not a drop off class. There is no enrollment required and we invite children to come throughout the time to play. All sessions are a minimum of an hour, though many last longer.
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.
Story Play at Homecrest BPL (Coney Island)
Wednesdays at 11a. Play with toys and hear stories. Ages 0 to 5y.
Toddler Time at Gravesend Brooklyn Public Library
Wednesdays at 11a. Enjoy stories and play. For ages 18 to 36 months
Pet a Pet at Brooklyn Children’s Museum (Crown Heights)
Wednesdays 1130a & 230p. For 5 and under. Meet and greet one of our museum animal friends! Investigate their habitat, diet, and create a unique animal artwork. Free with museum admission. Admission is $9.00 per person. Admission is free for Museum members and children under 1 year of age.
Free Yoga Storytime at Karma Kids Yoga (West Village)
Wed 1130a & Fri 3p. Free. StoryTime comes alive with puppets, songs, and yoga poses. Suggested for kids up to age 6.
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
Wednesday 230p & 330p. $5. Sing-a-long Frank from the Rollie Pollie Guacamole with great songs and family fun.
Breastfeeding Support Group at Gumbo (Boerum Hill)
Wednesday May 1st 230-430p. $20. Breastfeed Support Group with Certified Lactation Consultant, Andre Syms-Brown. Group generally meets every other week. Call to let us know you are coming. (718) 855 7808
Drop-In Chess @ Rockerfeller Park (Battery Park City)
Wednesdays, May 1-Sept 25, 2013, 3:30-5pm, Free. Rockefeller Park
Drop in to play this popular strategy game and get pointers and advice from an expert. Location: North end of Battery Park City, west of River Terrace.
Spellbound Storytime at The Birth Day Prescence Studio (Park Slope)
Wednesdays 4p. 0-5y. $5/drop in. 17 families only. Drop-in weekly storytimes with music, stories, puppets and more at The Birth Day Prescence Studio
Meet & Greet: Creatures of the Sea at Brooklyn Children’s Museum (Crown Heights)
Wednesdays 330p. For all ages. Free with museum admission. Discover how diverse life really is under the sea by exploring animals up close and personal! 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)
Wednesday 330p. Ages 1-4y. $5/child. Let your little one begin to explore colors and sound with Leslie Ward and her group of Mini Keyboards.
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)
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 available. Ages 4 – Adult.Join Pianist and Pannist, Leslie Ward for private keyboard and/or steelpan lessons .
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 May 2nd
Lower School Tour @ Greene Hill School (Fort Greene)
Thursday May 2nd 9:20 a.m. Spring tour dates to preview our programs for children ages 4-10 (pre-k-5th grade): .
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!
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. $5. 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!
Transit Tots @ New York Transit Museum (Downtown Brooklyn)
Thursdays at 1015a. Stories, games and surprises for our youngest transportation fans! Free with admission. Ages 2-5, and adult companions.
Sing-a-long with Lloyd @ Dean Street (Prospect Heights)
Thursdays 10:30am and are just $5/family! Singalong with Lloyd (From The Deedle Deedle Dees!
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)
Every Thursday morning at 1030a ($15). Lavender Blues is a Music Group for babies and toddlers up to 3yr old. 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!!
Preschool Art @ Rockerfeller Park (Battery Park City)
Thursdays, May 2-Oct 31, 2013, 10:30-noon, Rockefeller Park
Very young artists are introduced to paper, clay, wood and paint with projects planned by an art educator/artist. Location
North end of Battery Park City, west of River Terrace.
Story Time at Midwood Martials Arts & Family Fitness Center (Flatbush)
Thursdays 1115a. 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.
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
Tales of Wonder at Brooklyn Children’s Museum (Crown Heights)
Thursdays 1130a & 230p. For 5 and under. Travel to far away places in your imagination by listening to tales from around the world. Free with museum admission. Admission is $9.00 per person. Admission is free for Museum members and children under 1 year of age.
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 4th – May 31st, 1–2p. FREE. all ages. Spend time outside enjoying nature while helping to keep the Park clean.
Drop by & Play with The Play Champs in Prospect Park
Thursdays 130pm – 315pm, all ages. $14 per session. Prospect Park, near Harmony Park, Prospect Park West & 10th. The Play Champs invite children and their parents of all ages to come to the park to play during this time. This is not a drop off class. There is no enrollment required and we invite children to come throughout the time to play. All sessions are a minimum of an hour, though many last longer.
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.
Animal Encounter at the Audubon Center in Prospect Park
Thursdays & Fridays, April 4th – May 31st, 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)
Tue & Thu 2-5p. For all ages. Free with museum admission.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. 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)
Tuesday & Thursday 230-5p. $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.
Nature on the Go! at the Audubon Center in Prospect Park
Thursdays & Fridays, now through May 31st, 3-4p. FREE. Come have fun in nature!
Art + Games @ Rockerfeller Park (Battery Park City)
Thursdays, May 2-Oct 31, 2013, 3:30-5:30pm, Rockefeller Park
Join other school-age children for art and lawn games. For children 5 years and older. Location: North end of Battery Park City, west of River Terrace.
Feeding Frenzy at Brooklyn Children’s Museum (Crown Heights)
Thursdays 330p. For all ages. Free with museum admission. Come see what’s on the menu today for our scaly-friends. Join us as we feed the animals in our exhibit. 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
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.
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.
Ongoing
Plant Sale @ Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Crown Heights/Prospect Heights)
Tuesday, April 30–Thursday, May 2 (various times – see below)
This spectacular annual event, tented on Cherry Esplanade, offers the largest collection of plants in the metropolitan area—this year featuring free talks by BBG curators. See site for more info on talks at: http://www.bbg.org/visit/event/plant_sale_2013
The Plant Sale takes place on Cherry Esplanade (tented). There will be a special plant sale entrance and pickup on Flatbush Avenue at Cherry Esplanade. As always, parking is available at 900 Washington Avenue.
Members Only* Tuesday, April 30 4:30–8 p.m.
Open to All! Wednesday, May 1 9 a.m.–8 p.m. & Thursday, May 2 9 a.m.–Noon
*Admission with BBG membership card only. Garden Memberships start at $50 for individuals ($45 for seniors) and may be purchased at the sale. For information, contact membership@bbg.org or call 718-623-7210.
Preschool Play @ Wagner Park (Battery Park City)
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, May 1-Oct 30, 2013, 10am-12noon. Free.
Join other toddlers, parents and caregivers for interactive play on a grassy lawn. Toys, books, and play equipment provided. No sessions 5/27, 9/2, 10/14. Starts Tuesday May 1st 2013. Location just north of Historic Battery Park, off Battery Place.
Making Books Sing: Wanda’s Monster The Musical at THEATER 3 (Times Square)
Wednesday-Sunday now until May 12th. Wed & Thu 1030a, Fri 1030a & 5p and Sat & Sun 11a & 2p. For ages 4-8y. Children under 12y $15 & Adults $20. Wanda, a spunky 5 year old with a vivid imagination, is convinced there’s a monster in her closet. Granny agrees, and contrary to Wanda’s expectations, convinces Wanda that “Monster” is in her closet because he is shy and friendless, not because he’s scary. With Granny’s encouragement, Wanda befriends “Monster,” thus turning a potentially fearful situation into a lesson in acceptance and friendship. All tickets are general seating.
Filled with catchy new songs from children’s music star Laurie Berkner and featuring “Monster Boogie,” one of her all time hits, Wanda’s Monster will delight 4-8 year olds and their parents too!
NOTE: Laurie Berkner will NOT be performing in Wanda’s Monster, but we hope you enjoy her new songs!
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
Thursdays–Sundays & holidays: 12 – 5p. Now until June 30th. 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 running 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)
Tue-Fri 1030-11a & 3-330p. For children 18m–7y. 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)
Monday 12n-3p, Tuesday-Thursday 1-3pm & Friday 3-5p. Creative play for ages 0-4y with a sing along about 30 minutes into the session. $10 per family.
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.
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