Hi everyone,
Well the day is almost here! NYC public schools will be opening tomorrow so there will be a lot of children heading out the door in the morning. My kindergartner and 3rd grader will be bouncing out the door (hopefully) for another exciting school year and good luck to all!
Even with summer ending we still have a busy week ahead of us! This week we have Pay What You Wish Week at Cumbe, Open House at Bax, Meet & Greet with Juguemos and Free Demo Week, Open House/Free Trial Classes at Gym Park, a free trial Brooklyn Doodles ArtsCetera Art & Play as well as the last of City Stomp free trial classes, a free BRIC Community Dance Class and something that is not a class! The start of The 87th Annual Feast Of San Gennaro!
Also since the summer is over there are new drop in classes starting up like Fruiggie Art Class at LARK and Hopalong Andrew Sing Along at Putnam’s Pub & Cooker.
I have refreshing the list below of drop ins since there have been a lot of changes (time changes, new classes). Please scroll on down and see the current list of drop ins for storytimes, yoga and singalongs, etc and disregard the calendar on the blog (changes coming soon)! If you have any tips for a new class please email me at events@achildgrows.com.
Also remember A Child Grows is on Facebook so like us for last minute events and news!
Have a great week!
Deirdre (mom to O & C)
P.S. The Brooklyn Children’s Museum is CLOSED 9/2/13-9/13/13 for the annual museum closure!
Monday September 9th
City Stomp Free Trial Classes (various locations)
Monday September 9th (various times)
City Stomp are offering many opportunities to try our classes for free before the fall. All trial classes are family classes for kids 6 months to 4 years old unless otherwise noted. You must RSVP to attend a trial class. To RSVP, please send an email to info@citystompmusic.com. Please make sure to give us your full name and your child’s name so we can add you to the list. We will send an email back to confirm as soon as possible. Thank you!! See schedule below:
Monday, September 9th – 10:00 – St. John St. Matthew-Emanuel Lutheran Church
Monday, September 9th – 10:00 – The Commons Brooklyn
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.
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
Mondays 1p. Hear stories, make friends and play! For kids with and without disabilities. Sponsored by the Child’s Place for Children with Special Needs
Children’s Basketball @ Rockerfeller Park (Battery Park City)
Mondays, now until Oct 28th, 3:30-4:30pm, Rockefeller Park. Free. Basketball for 5-6 year olds with adjustable-height hoops or kids of all sizes, plus fun drills to improve skills. Close-toed shoes required. Location: North end of Battery Park City, west of River Terrace. No sessions: 9/2, 10/14.
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.
Lego Time @ Leonard BPL (Williamsburg)
Mondays 4p. Free. Children unleash their imaginations using Lego Building blocks. Leonard branch of Brooklyn Public Library.
Rolie Polie Guacamole Sing Along w/ Phranque! at LARK (Flatbush/Prospect Park South)
Mondays 415-515p. Join us for some fun tunes for kids 0-100. $5 per family.
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.
Our Garden Club at Red Hook BPL
Childrens Basketball Age 7+ @ Rockerfeller Park (Battery Park City)
Mondays, now until Oct 28th, 4:30-5:30pm, Rockefeller Park. Free. Basketball for children age 7 and up, with adjustable-height hoops or kids of all sizes, plus fun drills to improve skills. Close-toed shoes required. Location: North end of Battery Park City, west of River Terrace. No sessions 5/27, 9/2, 10/14.
Capoeira Kids (4-9y) @ Bklyn Beast (East Williamsburg)
Mon & Wed 430-530p. $18/drop in.
Free BRIC Community Dance Class at Ingersoll Community Center (Fort Greene)
Monday September 9th 6-730p. Join us for a series of free Community Dance Classes taught by Ronald K. Brown and members of his company, Evidence, A Dance Company, which blends traditional African dance with contemporary choreography and spoken word providing a unique view of human struggles, tragedies, and triumphs. These Community Classes, accessible for all ages and skill levels, are rooted in the Company’s fusion aesthetic and are the perfect alternative to another boring day at the gym. Come discover the joy of dance! No previous experience necessary.
Tuesday September 10th
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.
River Tots on Pier 46 (Greenwich Village)
Tuesdays 10a now until September 24th. Free. 2-5y. Hudson River Park offers toddlers 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.
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.
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.
Drum-a-long with Ivan at Play Kids (Prospect Lefferts Gardens)
Tuesdays 10a. $5/family. For 0-5y. Sing, Dance, and Create Rhythm with Ivan and his Djembe Drum. An interactive Sing-a-Long at Play Kids.
Toddler Time at Windsor Terrace Public Library
Tuesdays 1030A. Enjoy stories and play. 18 to 36 months.
Raga Kids – Indian Music for Kids at Namaskar School of Music (Prospect Heights)
Tuesdays 1030a-1115a (2y+)
Raga Kids meets weekly for kids 2y+ to listen to Indian Classical instruments like Sitar and Tabla, learn about Indian music and and sing songs in English Bengali and Hindi. Raga Kids is hosted at Namaskar School of Music in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, and taught by professional musicians from the Indian Classical and American Music scene.
unregistered drop-in – $20 for 1 child, (please call 718-483-0773 before drop-in)
Music with Miss Katie at LARK (Flatbush/Prospect Park South)
Tuesdays 11a-1145a. $5. Miss Katie is equal parts educator and entertainer, with just as much experience in the classroom as on the stage. A former preschool teacher, she still rocks with the kids by day, teaching music classes to young children all over Brooklyn, while at night she sings her heart out as a singer/songwriter at various venues around the city. As one parent put it, “Miss Katie knows how to connect with caregivers, parents and children to bring out the rhythm in all of us.” www.musicwithmisskatie.com
Singalong with Hopalong Andrew @ Moxie Spot (Cobble Hill)
Singalong with Hopalong Andrew Tuesdays at 11a. $For Singalongs $5.00/child (all ages no deductions for food purchases) Floor play fee everyday: $2.50/child 2nd $5 max per family $2.50 waived for every $15 spent in food and beverage.
Rocking Chair Music Series at Caribou Baby (Greenpoint)
Tuesdays from 1130a & 1230p. $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 at at Jaya Yoga East (Kensington/Flatbush)
Tuesdays 1215-130p. Baby & Me with Annabeth Rousakis. $17 to drop in, or $160 for 10 classes in 6 months. Jaya East: 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.
Yoga With Toddler at Dou Yoga (Clinton Hill)
Tuesday 330-415p. Family drop in $30.60 (or family 10 pack for $261 – 10 child + 10 adult). This 45 minute class is appropriate for 2-4 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.
Soccer for Preschoolers @ Rockerfeller Park (Battery Park City)
Tuesdays, now until Oct 29th, 2013, 2:30-3:15pm, Age 3-4y. Free. Rockefeller Park. Have fun kicking, running, and learning the basics of soccer. Close-toed shoes required. Location: North end of Battery Park City, west of River Terrace.
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.
Young Sprouts Gardening @ Rockerfeller Park (Battery Park City)
Tuesdays, now until Oct 29th, 2013, 315-345pm, Rockefeller Park. Free. An introduction to simple organic gardening for children age 3-5 with accompanying adults. Space is limited; first come, first served. Location: North end of Battery Park City, west of River Terrace.
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.
Soccer Age 5-7y @ Rockerfeller Park (Battery Park City)
Tuesdays, now until Oct 29th, 2013, 3:30-4:15pm. Rockerfeller Park. Free. Learn how to pass and shoot, and improve skills through drills and scrimmages. Close-toed shoes required.Location: North end of Battery Park City, west of River Terrace.
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
Soccer Age 8-11y @ Rockerfeller Park (Battery Park City)
Tuesdays, now until Oct 29th 4:30-5:30pm, Rockefeller Park. Free. Soccer for young people age 8-11. Learn to pass and shoot, and improve skills through scrimmages. Close-toed shoes required. Location: North end of Battery Park City, west of River Terrace.
Story Time @ Leonard Library (Williamsburg)
Tuesdays 4p. Play with toys and hear stories. Ages 0 to 5.
Explorations in Making art class at LARK (Flatbush/Prospect Park South)
Tuesdays 4-5p. $15/class. For ages 3-7y. Focus on experimentation and self expression. Projects will incorporate learning about different artists and exploring various techniques used in sculpture, painting, drawing, and collage. Kids will work independently and collaboratively- emphasis on gaining experience with materials, empowering kids to express themselves artistically, and of course, fun. Registration encouraged but drop ins accepted Register with Paulina Perlwitz by emailing her at plperlwitz@gmail.com
Wednesday September 11th
City Stomp Free Trial Classes (various locations)
Wednesday September 11th at 10am at Spoke the Hub
City Stomp are offering many opportunities to try our classes for free before the fall. All trial classes are family classes for kids 6 months to 4 years old unless otherwise noted. You must RSVP to attend a trial class. To RSVP, please send an email to info@citystompmusic.com. Please make sure to give us your full name and your child’s name so we can add you to the list. We will send an email back to confirm as soon as possible. Thank you!!
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. $5/family. For kids age 0-5 and their families. A Yellow Sneaker Sing-Along is a 45 minute interactive singalong with puppets and guitar, combining original songs, oldies, and traditional children’s music. Sing, clap, dance, and shake your sillies out!
Hopalong Andrew Sing Along at Putnam’s Pub & Cooker (Clinton Hill/Fort Greene)
Wednesdays at 1030a. $5/family. Hopalong Andrew sing-a-long!
Toddler Time @ Leonard Library (Williamsburg)
Wednesdays 1030a. Enjoy stories and play. 18 to 36 months.
Free Trial Class: Brooklyn Doodles ArtsCetera Art & Play at JACK (Clinton Hill)
Wednesday September 11th 1030-1130a. FREE. For ages 2-3yrs old.
Toddler Time at Carroll Gardens BPL
Wednesdays 1030a & 1115a. Enjoy stories and play. 18 to 36 months.
Fruiggie Art Class at LARK (Flatbush/Prospect Park South)
Wednesdays 11a-12n. $10/class. Let’s paint! In this fun filled class, kids will experiment with fruits and vegetables, using Fruiggie paint to create unique patterns. While using alternative painting techniques, they will also create their own paintbrushes using a variety of tools and nature based materials. All Fruiggie paints are fruit, vegetable and plant based. *Experimenting with Fruiggie Painting will help to strengthen kids creative and fine motor skills.
Register here: http://www.fruiggie.com/classes.html
Wednesdays 11a. Play with toys and hear stories. Ages 0 to 5y.
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.
Cool Free Lunchtime Concert Series Returns at Richard Tucker Park (UWS)
Wednesdays now until September 25th 12n to 2p. Free. Richard Tucker Park 66th Street & Broadway. The Lincoln Square BID’s Free Lunchtime Concert Series is back for a sixth season!
Yogaworks will be giving free restorative stretch sessions that in between music sets, perfect for people looking for some lunch time relaxation. Additionally, local restaurants will offer free lemonade to help yoga enthusiasts and music lovers cool down.
September 11th – Cajun and Louisiana Swing
Catahoula Cajun Band | The Hot Sardines
September 18th – Percussion Discussion
Mecca Bodega | Drumadics
September 25th – Chase the Blues Away
The High & Mighty Brass Band | Underground Horns
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
Breastfeeding Support Group at Gumbo (Boerum Hill)
Wed Sept 11th 230-430p $20. Group generally meets every other week. Call to let us know you are coming. (718) 855 7808. Breastfeeding Support Group with Certified Lactation Counselors, Bethany Nevin. Successful breastfeeding is often dependent on the support of others. Join our breastfeeding circle where you’ll gain that support and learn from the knowledge and experience of fellow nursing mothers. As moms who have breastfed their own children, Mollie and Bethany know firsthand that while breastfeeding is a normal and natural relationship between mother and child, it can sometimes come with unexpected challenges. Together we’ll explore these challenges as well as the joys of breastfeeding.
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.
Beginning Keyboard at Play Kids (Prospect Lefferts Gardens)
Wednesday 315p. $5/child. For ages 1-4y.
This class is designed for the littlest music lover in your family. Introduce your child to the keyboard and all the music you can make! Leslie Ward uses colors, shapes, and symbols to introduce your child to the keyboard and it’s notes.
High Line Kids: Play with Your Food at 22nd Street Seating Steps (west side)
Wednesdays 330-5p in September. Free. Every week, join chefs from High Line Food to create your own tasty snack, then construct your own creation with the High Line Children’s Workyard Kit.
September 11: LA NEWYORKINA
Fany Gerson, chef and owner of LaNewyorkina, will be mixing and mashing her favorite savory snacks for summer and fall!
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
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.
Keyboard with Leslie at Play Kids (Prospect Lefferts Gardens)
Wednesday 4pm – 6pm. Ages 4 – Adult. $15/session. Stop by Play Kids, call, or email playkidsstore.com to reserve your 20min timeslot (drop-in’s welcome). Instructor: Leslie of YdotNot.com will guide as you wiggle your fingers over the keys and enjoy yourself while learning to play simple melodies.
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
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
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.
Meet & Greet with Juguemos (South Slope)
Wednesday Sept 11th. 5-7p. Free. An evening for parents to learn more about Juguemos and its fall classes. Meet our Director and teachers and enjoy a short presentation, FREE activity for children (all ages welcomed though space is limited), and light refreshments.
This event is FREE and open to the public, but let us know if you plan on attending!
Please RSVP us at info@juguemos.org
Thursday September 12th
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. $7/family
Lavender Blues at Play Kids (Prospect Lefferts Gardens)
Thursdays 10am. Ages 0 – 5. $5/family. Come along with teacher, Alex as she takes you on a musical journey across the ocean. Be on the lookout for silly songs, dancing, and bubbles!
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.
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!
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.
The DAD BEATS at LARK (Flatbush/Prospect Park South)
Thursdays 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.
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
Story Time at Midwood Martials Arts & Family Fitness Center (Flatbush)
Thursdays 1015a-11a & 1115a-12n. 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.
Hopalong Andrew Drop-in Sing Along at Speedy Romeo (Clinton Hill/Bed Stuy)
Thursdays 1130a drop-in sing along at Speedy Romeo $5 at the door.
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.
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.
Blooming Naturalists at Audubon Center in Prospect Park
Thursdays & Fridays now until October 25th 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 October 25th, 3-4p. FREE. Come have fun in nature!
Banjo Singalong at Two Moon Art House & Cafe (Park Slope)
Thursdays at 3p. $5 plus one cafe item, all ages welcome! 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.
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.
Children’s Movie @ Leonard Library (Williamsburg)
Come enjoy kid friendly movies every Thursday @ 330p
Animal Encounter at the Audubon Center in Prospect Park
Thursdays & Fridays, now until October 25th, 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
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.
FREE fresh air Yoga in Prospect Park!
Thursdays 7-8p now until September 12th. 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
Pay What You Wish Week at Cumbe
Monday September 9th-Friday September 13th. Various times. See website for more information.
Sep 9-14 – Pre-registration required. Register for classes during our free demo week. A week to try out our FALL classes for FREE! Email us at info@juguemos.org to register for any of our fall classes. Space is limited so hurry! Pre-registration required – Please email us to reserve your spot!
Open House at BAX/Brooklyn Arts Exchange (Park Slope)
Monday-Wednesday, September 9th – 11th, 2013 various times
SAMPLE FREE DANCE, THEATER and TUMBLING CLASSES for ages 18 months to 18 years, at a nationally acclaimed youth arts education center, right here in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Join the families of the BAX community. Meet the BAX faculty and administrative staff and register for the Fall classes. Enjoy refreshments, tour the facilities, and check out our fun, colorful Playspace for ages 1-4. Financial Aid is available for all classes. Click HERE for information on the class times.
Free G&T Test Prep Seminars @ FasTracKids! (various locations)
At the seminar we will be discussing what G&T programs are and where they are available, what will be covered on the tests, weather you should prepare your child or not, how to prepare your child, what NYC G&T programs are looking for in students, and many more issues related to this topic.
Please RSVP and bring all of your questions as we will also be have a Question and Answer Session at the end of the seminar.
Centers and Seminar Dates:
Staten Island: Tuesday, September 10th @ 7:00pm (1461 Hylan Blvd)
Bay Ridge/Dyker Heights: Wednesday, September 11th @ 7:00pm (7612 13th Ave.)
Sheepshead Bay: Thursday, September 12th @ 7:00pm (1605 Voorhies Ave.)
Open House/Free Trial Classes at Gym Park (Greenpoint)
Saturday September 7th-Sunday September 15th various times. The Gym Park is hosting an entire week of FREE classes! We have classes for all ages and abilities. Gymnastics (5-17yrs), Baby Beans(12-17m), Sprout Tumblers(18-24m), Acorn Tumblers(2yrs), Tots Tumble(3-5yrs), Flip Kids(5-10yrs), Parkour (all ages), Aerial Silks, Teen gymnastics, Adult Gymnastics and more! Please reserve a spot for your FREE trial class today. Call us or e-mail us with your choice of trial classes. See HERE for schedule.
Arthur Ashe Learning Center Inspirational Tour at NY Hall of Science (Queens)Monday September 9th 9:30 am – 5 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.
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.
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)
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 10/14. Location just north of Historic Battery Park, off Battery Place.
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.
Open until Halloween mostly just weekends various times (see website for more info). 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.
Fall hours for Prospect Park Carousel in Prospect Park
September 2nd-October 27th. Thursday-Sunday & holidays: 12 – 5p. $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.
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).
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.
Toddler Storytime in Nolen Library @ The Metropolitan Museum of Art (UWS)
Mon-Fri 1030-11a. Look, listen, and have fun with picture books in Nolen Library. For families with children ages 18 months–3 years. 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. (a variety of play passes also available see website fore more information). Our popular Open Play program is a time that offers a social learning environment for your children (ages 0-4y) 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.
Storytime in Nolen Library @ The Metropolitan Museum of Art (UWS)
M-F 3-330p. Start with a book, then learn to look! After hearing stories in the library’s special corner for kids, explore the Museum on a self-guided gallery hunt. For families with children ages 3–7. 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).