Weekday Activities for August 26th-29th in Brooklyn & Manhattan!

Central Park Conservancy Film Festival!

Monday August 26th.  On the landscape between Sheep Meadow and the 72nd Street Cross Drive.  Gates open at 6:30 pm
Movies begin at 8:00 pm.  The films will screen rain or shine. A DJ will perform from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. The Film Festival is free.
Bring a picnic and a blanket. Popcorn is available free for viewers, thanks to Bloomberg.  Monday, August 26: Adventure
Raiders of the Lost Ark (PG)

Tuesdays 430p.  For tweens & teens.  Practice basic techniques and enhance technical skills.

Tuesdays until August 27th.  Free.  Movie time around 830p / when it is dark.  Red Hook Films are shown at Valentino Pier, on the Brooklyn waterfront. The screen is set up in front of a Civil War-era warehouse, with sweeping views of the harbor and the Statue of Liberty as a backdrop.  For directions to pier go to http://redhookflicks.com/location/
In case of rain, movies will be shown at Red Hook Bait and Tackle, located at the corner Pioneer and Van Brunt streets.

August 27th:  DON’T TELL MOM THE BABYSITTER’S DEAD

Take a trolley tour of the historic Green-Wood Cemetery every Wednesday at 1-2p. The cemetery spans a whopping 478 acres and affords visitors some of the most beautiful views of the city. Tours take three different routes, so pick your favorite or come back multiple times and experience them all. $15/person.

Breastfeeding Support Group at Gumbo (Boerum Hill)

Wednesday August 28th 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

Sing Along with Frank of the Rolie Polie Guacamole @ Two Moon

Wednesday 230p & 345p.  $5.  Sing-a-long Frank from the Rolie Polie Guacamole with great songs and family fun.

Drop-In Chess @ Rockerfeller Park (Battery Park City)

Wednesdays, now until 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

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.

Drop in SING ALONG in Spanish and English at Juguemos (South Slope)

Wednesdays 330-415p.  Ages: 6m to 3y.  $10 per child/siblings $2 more.  Join us for music, singing, movement and fun in Spanish and English. PLUS: PLAY TIME that day  until 5pm.  Juguemos 463 6th Ave @10th St

Wednesdays in Teardrop Park (Battery Park City)

Wednesdays, now until Oct 30, 2013, 330-530pm.  Free.  5y & older.  Join other school-age children for neighborhood games and art projects, ranging from designing cities to making animal masks. Art supplies provided.  Between Warren and Murray Streets, east of River Terrace.

Little Yogis 3-5y drop in at Take Root (Carroll Gardens)

Wednesday 3-5 yrs / 3:30pm – 4:15pm.  $12.00 per child / drop-in At At Take Root our classes will cover both the physical and emotional practice of yoga and simple meditation techniques in a setting comfortable and suitable for children.  Though every class is a bit different, each one is designed to engage  the children by using creative and useful tools, including music, art and cooperative games.  Yoga can encourage self-esteem and body awareness with physical activity that is not competitive. It allows children to connect with themselves, one another, and the natural world that surrounds them.  Parents/Guardians are always welcome.

Rolie Polie Guacamole Sing Along w/Andrew! at LARK (Flatbush/Prospect Park South)

Wednesdays, 4pm – 5pm.  Rock out with Andrew from Rolie Polie Guacamole! $5

Wild Wednesdays at the High Line (14th Street Passage)

Wednesdays 4-6p.  Free and open to kids ages four and up accompanied by caregivers.  During this weekly drop-in program kids and their caregivers will have the chance to look closely at a leaf, watch a butterfly fly, or hold a wriggly worm in the palm of your hand. Each month focuses on a different topic, with fun activities each week. The months culminate with a Creature Feature activity showcasing a live High Line critter.

This month, explore the life-cycle of plants every Wednesday in August, with fun interactive activities to show how plant structures help them survive and thrive.  Wild Wednesday takes place rain or shine, but may be cancelled in the event of severe weather. Check website or follow @highlinenyc on Twitter for updates on Wednesdays by 12:00 PM.

August 28: Creature Feature with Butterfly Flight!
Join us to make your own wings, parade down the High Line and send these butterflies flying for the very first time.

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

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.

Front / Row Cinema @ South St Seaport

Wednesdays 7p  Free.  The South Street Seaport will host a new weekly outdoor film series in the evenings called Front/Row Cinema – at the intersection of Front and Fulton Streets – and will feature a diverse line-up of films with lawn and lounge chair seating for guests. All are FREE and open to the public. And yes, popcorn will be provided!   August 28th:  The Aviator, PG

Thursday August 29th

Kid’s Yoga at The Shala (Fort Greene)

Thursdays 1015-11am August 1st-August 29th.  Ages 4 to 7y.  $12 per class or $55 for a series taught by Sherry Russell.  classes will consist of moving vinyasa. students will learn sun salutes, moon salutes, animal poses, standing and various seated postures. we will focus on improving balance and explore concentration techniques. students will learn methods for relaxing themselves and finding peace within. we will also get a chance to play yoga games like partner poses, yogi says, yoga sculpture and yogi detective!

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

Little Yogis 2-3y drop in at Take Root (Carroll Gardens)

Thursday 2-3 yrs / 10:00am – 10:45am.  $12 per child.  Parents /Guardians are always welcome.  At Take Root our classes will cover both the physical and emotional practice of yoga and simple meditation techniques in a setting comfortable and suitable for children.  Though every class is a bit different, each one is designed to engage  the children by using creative and useful tools, including music, art and cooperative games.  Yoga can encourage self-esteem and body awareness with physical activity that is not competitive. It allows children to connect with themselves, one another, and the natural world that surrounds them.

River Tots on Pier 25 (Tribeca)

10-11A Thursdays now until Sept 26th at Pier 25 in Tribeca.  Free.  Hudson River Park offers toddlers age two to five an opportunity to learn more about something they might not experience too often in Manhattan—the great outdoors!  Hudson River Park’s environmental educators offer an outdoor option to story hour at the local library. Hands-on learning and play activities for toddlers will vary from week to week and will include eco-crafts, music, watery experiments and much more.

Brooklyn Public Library’s Kidsmobile at Sunset Park

Thursdays 10a-1p.  Free.  Brooklyn Public Library brings its colorful Kidsmobile to Sunset Park!  Families can enjoy reading in this children’s library on wheels and special programs presented by the Brooklyn Public Library.  43rd Street & 7th Avenue
(Near recreation center)

Lawn Time for Little Ones (23rd Street Lawn)

Thursdays in August 10am-1130am.  Free.  Stop by the High Line’s 23rd Street Lawn and enjoy a delightful morning of sing-alongs, storytelling, bubbles, and blocks with the little ones.  Each week features fun activities that are perfect for young children and their caregivers, with storytellers or musicians from some of the High Line neighborhood’s favorite cultural organizations.  In the case of rain, Lawn Time for Little Ones takes place in the 14th Street Passage, on the High Line at West 14th Street.  August 29: appleseeds

Sensory Room Family Hours at Brooklyn Children’s Museum (Crown Heights)

Tue & Thu 10a.  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.

Transit Tots @ New York Transit Museum (Downtown Brooklyn)

Every Thursday at 10:15 am, educators will lead young transit fans in art projects, stories, and games. The program is offered complimentary with $5 children’s admission to the Museum, and no registration is required.  After the program, participants and their caregivers are encouraged to explore the interactive exhibits on their own. This summer, Transit Tots will focus on the vintage subway cars on the Museum’s platform level, giving kids the chance to bounce on the seats, hold the handrails, and travel back in time on trains dating back to 1904!

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!

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, now until 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.

Summer on the Hudson: Children’s Performance Series at Pier I in Riverside Park (west side)

Thursdays now until August 15 1030-1130a.  Free.   Music, storytelling & theater for young audiences. Suitable for kids up to age 7. Wear sunscreen!  Aug 1 Meg’s Melodies

Wanda’s Monster: A Family Musical at Vineyard (Union Square)

Thursdays 1030a now until September 5th (also on weekends see link for full schedule).  Ages 10 and under. Cost: Tickets starting at $39. Contact: kwilson@makingbookssing.org. 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.

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

City, Cool Trees! at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Crown Heights/Prospect Heights)

Thursday August 29th 11a.  Adults $10, Seniors $5 & Children under 12 free. Especially for families, tour explores the amazing tree collections at BBG. Meet at the Fragrance Garden.

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.

Rolie Polie Guacamole Drop In at Gumbo (Boerum Hill)

Thursdays  1130a-1215p, $20 drop in, siblings $5.
Rock and Roll…Sing and Dance…with local creative children’s band, Rolie Polie Guacamole.  The latest hit on the Brooklyn children’s band scene, Frank Gallo and Andrew Tuzhilin of Rolie Polie will engage you and your children with songs from their newly release CD ‘Time for Hummus’ along with all-time familiar favorites, including books like “Brown Bear.” Come shake those shakers and swing those hips!

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)

Thursdays 1130a drop-in sing along at Speedy Romeo $5 at the door.

Free Carousel Rides at Prospect Park Carousel in Prospect Park

Thursdays in August 12n–6p.  Carousel rides will be free all day, every Thursday to children 12 and younger in August!  The Carousel is a great place for kids – and adults! Take an old-fashioned ride back in time, to the golden age of carnival excitement, right in Brooklyn’s landmark Prospect Park. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Fabipops 2nd Annual BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT (Park Slope)

Thursday – Saturday August 29th-31st.   Time: 12pm – 2pm.  Fee: $45 (per child).  Fabipops Decorating classes teaches kids to be creative and develop baking skills in the kitchen. Kids of all ages will learn to mold and decorate cake pops. The goal of the class is not only to teach children how to decorate Fabipops, but to have fun while doing it.  Space is very limited, so it is important to register your child as soon as possible. You can do so by e-mailing info@fabipops.com

At the Fabipops 2nd Annual BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT each child will receive: (Fabipops class certificate, T-shirt, 3 cake pops, back to school supplies).

Flea Food Under the Archway (DUMBO)

Thursdays & Fridays 12n-3p in August.  DUMBO’s uber-popular Flea Food under the Archway is back for another season of picnic table-dining in our favorite public space. Participating vendors include Brooklyn Roasting Company, Cemita’s, Landhaus, Little Muenster, Rice & Miso Everyday, Saucy by Nature, plus a rotating line-up of DUMBO eateries.  Location: The Archway Water St. and Anchorage Pl

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.

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.

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.

CMA Pier Pop Up Art Program at Pier 25 (Tribeca)

Tuesdays & Thursdays now until August 29th 1-4p.  Free.  Teaching artists from Children’s Museum of the Arts will facilitate hands-on art-making activities including an individual mixed media project and a larger-scale collaborative project, inspired by the unique waterfront environment.

Sensory Room Family Hours at Brooklyn Children’s Museum (Crown Heights)

Tue & Thu & Saturday & Sundays 2-445p.  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.

Blooming Naturalists at Audubon Center in Prospect Park

Thursdays & Fridays now until August 30th 2-3p. Free.  So you think you are a Naturalist?   Find out at the Audubon Center by making your own nature journal, learning how to use binoculars and field guides.

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 August 30th, 3-4p.  FREE.  Come have fun in nature!

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

Art + Games @ Rockerfeller Park (Battery Park City)

Thursdays, now through 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

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.

Sesame Street Old School at Videology (Williamsburg)

Thursdays from 4-5pm.  Price is $2 per family.  Videology screen old school episodes of Sesame Street.  There is popcorn for the kids and a full bar for the grown ups. Both before and after the episode there is a kids themed singalong and play time.

Animal Encounter at the Audubon Center in Prospect Park

Thursdays & Fridays, now until August 30th, 4p.  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.

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.

Afternoon Concert & Balloon Twisting @ Moxie Spot (Cobble Hill)

Thursdays @ 4p:  Come eat, drink, clap hands, sing songs and dance at The Moxie.  $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

Little Yogis 4-6y drop in at Take Root (Carroll Gardens)

Thursday 4-6 yrs / 4:30pm – 5:15pm.  $12 per child.  Parents /Guardians are always welcome.  At Take Root our classes will cover both the physical and emotional practice of yoga and simple meditation techniques in a setting comfortable and suitable for children.  Though every class is a bit different, each one is designed to engage  the children by using creative and useful tools, including music, art and cooperative games.  Yoga can encourage self-esteem and body awareness with physical activity that is not competitive. It allows children to connect with themselves, one another, and the natural world that surrounds them.

Thursday Kayaking at Brooklyn Bridge Park (Pier 2)

Thursdays now until  Thursday, August 29, 2013 530-645p.  Weekly on Thursday Pier 2 Dock.  Get out on the water for kayaking with the Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse, located between Piers 1 and 2 (across from the Pop-Up Pool)!  Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present. Please be aware that you must sign a waiver before getting on the water.

Syfy Movies With a View 2013 at Harbor View Lawn (Pier 1 Brooklyn Bridge Park)

Thursdays now until  Thursday, August 29, 2013 6pm.  Weekly on Thursday.
Join us for the 14th season of our free, outdoor film series! This year’s theme, “With Love From…” tours cities from around the globe with a lineup of fantastic films.  DJs hit the stage at 6:00pm and movies begin at sundown.  August 29:  public vote

FREE fresh air Yoga in Prospect Park!

Thursdays 7-8p.  Free fresh air yoga brought to you by Bend & Bloom Yoga and lululemon athletica Brooklyn with guest teachers from other wonderful South Brooklyn studios.  Location:  Long Meadow closest to Grand Army Plaza entrance.  Bring Your Own Mat!

Ongoing

Arthur Ashe Learning Center Inspirational Tour at NY Hall of Science (Queens)

Saturday August 24th- Monday September 9th. Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 5 pm, Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 6 pm  Free. Learn about the life of legendary tennis player Arthur Ashe, who was the first African American player named to the United States Davis Cup Team and the only African American player to win the men’s singles title at Wimbledon, the U.S. Open and the Australian Open.

The exhibition uses touchscreens, motion paintings, augmented reality, and health and wellness challenges to provide insight into subjects that Ashe was passionate about, including sports, tennis, education, health and public service. General admission to NYSCI is free during the run of the Inspirational Tour thanks to generous support from the Arthur Ashe Learning Center.

Exhibition components include:
•    Virtual Motion Paintings – Three photographs of Arthur Ashe that “talk” to visitors as they approach.
•    Arthur Ashe Timeline – A touchscreen timeline of some of the highlights of Arthur Ashe’s life set in the context of world events.
•    Interactive Tennis Challenge – Participants answer tennis-related trivia while playing an action-packed touch-screen tennis match.
•    Arthur and Me – Visitors use an interactive kiosk to to create a photo of themselves with Arthur Ashe.
•    Healthy Living Challenge – Guests join Arthur Ashe for some challenging, interactive and fun exercises while learning about health and wellness.
•    Monster Board Heart Challenge – Using a touchscreen, multiple visitors can learn about their heart so they too can become health advocates.
•    Tree of Service – As visitors interact with a screen image of a tree, they enter their name and answer personal questions as they learn about Arthur Ashe’s life of service.

Rosh Hashanah Buzzz at The Jewish Children’s Museum (Crown Heights)

Monday-Thursday, 10:00am- 4:00pm now until August 29th.  Rosh Hashanah Kickoff- Jewish Children’s Museum Join us for a sweet start  to the High Holidays! Discover how a horn becomes a shofar and try your own blowing skills.  Share the sweetness! Create and decorate greeting cards for residents in senior homes.  Visit www.jcm.museum for full summer activity scheduleAll programs included in $13 Admission Fee.

BioBus at New York Hall of Science (Queens)

Tuesday-Friday now until September 13th 930a-330p.  Free with NYSCI admission.  Admission:  Adults (ages 18 & older): $11  Children (ages 2 – 17): $8.  Board the BioBus, New York’s mobile research microscope laboratory. Zoom into your world by using powerful microscopes, such as the Zeiss Stereo V8 that can reveal the sensory hairs on a twitching antenna of a live ant, and a fluorescence microscope that can light up the DNA inside of your own cells.

Tesla’s Wonderful World of Electricity at  New York Hall of Science (Queens)

Now until Sunday October 20th.  Free with NYSCI admission.  Admission:  Adults (ages 18 & older): $11  Children (ages 2 – 17): $8.  Explore the life and legacy of scientist and inventor Nikola Tesla through working models of his inventions, models of his laboratories and plants, photographic reproductions, and a narrative about Tesla’s life and work.

WHERE’S WALDO IN NYC? at Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden (UES)Now to September 2nd.  11AM-4PM Tuesday through Sunday.  $8 adults, $7 students and seniors Free for Museum Members and children under 12.  Visit the Museum with your children and see if they can find Waldo hiding in one of the period rooms. A search-and-find guide will help them in their quest. Sponsored by Where’s Waldo and NYC & Company, official family ambassadors to New York City.

2013 Regal Summer $1 Movie Express Brooklyn & Queens

Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10am now until August 28th
Welcome to the 2013 Regal Summer Movie Express! Below is a list of participating locations and start dates. Each location will host the Summer Movie Express on Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10am for nine weeks. Admission is $1 and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Will Rogers Institute.  Week 9 movies August 27th/28th:  African Cats (G) & Chimpanzee (G)
UA Sheepshead Bay Stadium 14 & IMAX
Theaters in Queens:
Regal Atlas Park Stadium 8 (Glendale)
UA Kaufman Astoria Stadium 14 & RPX (Long Island City)

Open Play Summer Hours at The Gym Park (Greenpoint)

This summer open play hours are Mon, Wed, Fri (tentative) & 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.

SummerStage (CITYWIDE)

Now through August 29th.  Sponsored by the City Parks Foundation, SummerStage includes over 100 performances throughout NYC all Summer long. There are theater performances, music performances, circus acts, and so much more. Simply visit the website and take your pick!

Free Sample Classes at NY Kids Club (Park Slope)

125 5th Avenue (at Sterling Place) (718) 857-0700 parkslope@nykidsclub.com

NY Kids Club in Park Slope are offering free trial classes.  The Classes are free and families must register for the class beforehand.

Tuesday August 27th

Gym Kids II (2-2.11 yrs) 9:00-9:45

Gym Combo III (2-2.11 yrs) 9:00-10:30

Music Art & Story III (2-2.11 yrs) 9:45-10:30

Gym Juniors I (2.5-3.5 yrs) 10:40-11:25

Gym Jrs I/Paint n’ Glue Crew II Combo (2.5-3.5 yrs) 10:40-12:10

Pain n’ Glue Crew (2.5-3.5 yrs) 11:25-12:10

Gym Tots (12-18 mos) 1:15-2:00

Gym Combo I (12-18 mos) 1:15-2:45

Intro to Karate (3-5 yrs) 2:00-2:45

Music Art & Story I (12-18 mos) 2:00-2:45

Infant Milestones (2-5 mos) 3:30-4:15

Cuentos Musica y Arte (3-5 yrs) 3:30-4:15

Musical Tots (4-36 mos) 3:45-4:30

Cuentos Musica y Arte (18-36 mos) 4:30-5:15

Musical Tots (4-36 mos) 4:45-5:30

Wednesday August 28th

Ballet 1 (3 yrs) 9:30-10:15

Cuentos Musica y Arte (18-36 mos) 10:30-11:15

Gym Tots (12-18 mos) 10:40-11:25

Music Art & Story I (12-18 mos) 11:25-12:10

Musical Tots (4-36 mos) 12:30-1:15

Music Art & Story II (18-24 mos) 1:30-2:15

Gym Babies (5-12 mos) 2:30-3:15

Hip Hop I (3-5 yrs) 3:30-4:15

Hip Hop II (5-7 yrs) 4:30-5:15

Thursday August 29th

Musical Tots (4-36 mos) 9:15-10:00

Musical Tots (4-36 mos) 10:15-11:00

Gym Babies (5-12 mos) 11:15-12:00

Gym Tots (12-18 mos) 1:30-2:15

Gym Kids I (18-24 mos) 2:30-3:15

Sports Time I (2.5-3.5 yrs) 3:30-4:15

Pre-Ballet I (2 yrs) 3:30-4:15

Pre-Ballet (18-24 mos) 4:20-5:05

Gym Juniors II (3.5-4.11 yrs) 4:45-5:45

Gym Juniors III (5-7 yrs) 4:45-5:45

Ballet II (4 yrs) 5:15-6:00

THE FENCE returns to Brooklyn Bridge Park

now until October 1st.  The Fence, a 1,000 foot-long outdoor photographic installation, is currently on view in Brooklyn Bridge Park.

THE FENCE will be displayed in various parts of the park this year to maximize its visibility among park visitors.

PEOPLE — Pier 5 (from Furman Street to the Soccer Fields)
PLAY — Pier 4 (Entrance to Picnic Area)
CREATURES — Pier 1 Greenway
STREETS — Empire Stores (off Main Street, DUMBO)
HOME — Empire Stores (off Main Street, DUMBO)

Drop in play place at Juguemos a Cantar (South Slope & North Slope)

Tuesday, Wednesdays & Thursdays 9a-12p at both Juguemos a Cantar locations.   Drop-In Playpsace offers a social learning environment that includes exploration and interaction, for kids 0 to 4y. A large, clean, well-equipped, airy indoor & outdoor play area full of fun, music, play kitchen, blocks, trains, doll houses, working bench, tools, puppets, soft play area and ball pit, books, craft table & more.

Drop-In Playspace is open for play regardless of weather conditions.
$10 per child / $2 sibling (not applicable to nanny sharing) / adults no charge

South Slope Juguemos:  463 6th Ave @ 10th Street

North Slope Juguemos:  47 Sterling Pl @ 6th Ave

Victorian Gardens Amusement Park at Wollman Rink (Central Park)

Every day now through September 8th 2013 (various times see website)  All ages welcomed. All guests must pay admission to enter the park.  Cost: $8 entrance fee weekends/$7 entrance fee weekdays; Tickets: $1/Tkt 3 Tickets per Ride/4 Tickets per Game or $16 unlimited ride wristband weekends/$14 unlimited rides weekdays wristband (ride wristbands do not include games)  Come visit Manhattan’s only amusement park in Central Park.

Mad. Sq. Art Presents Orly Genger: Red, Yellow and Blue @ Madison Sq Park (Flatiron)

Now until – September 8th, 2013.  Madison Square Park Conservancy’s Mad. Sq. Art announces a new installation for Spring and Summer 2013 by New York-based artist Orly Genger. The monumental commission entitled Red, Yellow and Blue will feature the artist’s renowned usage of intricately hand-knotted nautical rope covered in paint, creating a work that will transform the park’s lush lawns into colorfully-lined chambers. The work will remain on view daily.

Summer Hours at Jane’s Carousel (DUMBO)

Now until Oct 14th.  Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays) 11a-7p.
Tickets are $2.  Children age 3 and younger and those under 42” tall may ride free if accompanied by a paying adult.  Multiple Ticket Discount:  12 Tickets – $20.00

Le Carrousel in Bryant Park (midtown)

June-October.  M-Sun 11a-8p.  One ride: $2.  Parents assisting children unable to ride solo will not be charged.  Discount cards:  buy a discounted card and enjoy 10 rides for $15.

Le Carrousel in Bryant Park, specially created to complement the park’s French classical style, is an homage to both European and American traditions. Its fourteen delightful animals, replicas of classic carousel creatures, revolve to the sounds of French cabaret music. The rounding boards, inspired by Bryant Park’s elegant baroque-style torchères along 40th Street, blend into the leafy canopy of the park’s plane trees.

Preschool Play @ Wagner Park (Battery Park City)

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, now through 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.

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.

Luna Park (Coney Island)

All Summer from 12pm — 4pm.  Ages 3 and up. Cost: Pay-per-ride or POP packages available.  Take a thrilling ride on the famous Cyclone or one of the new rides debuting for the 2013 season.

Dinosaur Safari at The Bronx Zoo (Bronx)

Through September 8th from M-Su.  10:30am — 4:30p.  All ages welcomed. Cost: $17/general admission; $15/seniors; $12/children ages 3–12; FREE/children under 3; Wednesday from 10am–6pm — pay what you wish.   It’s a guided wagon tour past life-like, animatronic dinosaur species! There will be long-necked Brachiosaurus, Tricerotops, Tyrannosaurus Rex and accompanying each exhibit is a new theatrical show, Adaptations!

summer hours for Prospect Park Carousel in Prospect Park

Now until Sept 2 Thursday-Sunday & holidays: 12 – 6p. (FREE on Thursdays in August for children under 12) $2.00 per ride, $9 for a book of 5 tickets,  for all ages.  Located 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.

Potted Potter at Little Shubert Theatre (Times Square)

Daily (no shows on Wednesdays) now until Sunday September 1st (various times)  Ages 6+.  $39.99 – $79.99 (Ticket prices include a $2.00 Facility Fee.)  Running Time: 75 minutes, with no intermission.  The New York and London smash hit Potted Potter– The Unauthorized Harry Experience – A Parody by Dan and Jeff takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing all seven Harry Potter books (and a real live game of Quidditch) into seventy hilarious minutes Potted Potter is perfect for ages six to Dumbledore (who is very old indeed).

Whales: Giants of the Deep at The American Museum of Natural History (UWS)

Now until 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).

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.

Shipwreck! at Discovery Times Square (Times Square)

Sunday – Thursday: 10:00AM – 8:00PM Friday – Saturday: 10:00AM – 9:00PM.  Ages 5 and up. Cost: $20.50/adults; $15.50/children 4 to 12 years.  SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure will capture your imagination and take you on an incredible journey through thousands of years of maritime history. Experience hurricane-force winds, pick up treasure with a robotic arm, and explore the mysteries of the deep. This exhibit features over 500 authentic artifacts, including gold and silver treasures, as well as the incredible science and technology used to work thousands of feet below the ocean’s surface.

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

Afternoon Drop in play place at Juguemos a Cantar (South Slope)

Mondays Wednesdays & Fridays 330-5p.  Juguemos a Cantar Drop-In Playspace offers a social learning environment that includes exploration and interaction, for kids 0 to 4y. A large, clean, well-equipped, airy indoor & outdoor play area full of fun, music, play kitchen, blocks, trains, doll houses, working bench, tools, puppets, soft play area and ball pit, books, craft table & more.

Drop-In Playspace is open for play regardless of weather conditions.
$10 per child / $2 sibling (not applicable to nanny sharing) / adults no charge

South Slope Juguemos:  463 6th Ave @ 10th Street

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.