Hi everyone,
Happy Purim and Happy St. Patrick’s Day (early). Hope everyone got to enjoy another short taste of Spring yesterday!
This week looks like it will be snow free which is great news for our area because we lots of activities happening. On Monday you can check out a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Juguemos a Cantar North & South Slope locations, The New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade and a Mommy Meetup at Tipsy! Later this week we have Stomp, Clap and Sing with Suzi Shelton at Brooklyn Central Public Library, Spring Equinox Egg Balancing Ceremony with Urban Shaman Mama Donna at Bowling Green Park, Rolie Polie Guacamole at The Moxie Spot and Story Time with PJ Library at Museum of Jewish Heritage and much more!
So check out our calendar for all the events and drop ins going on this week in Brooklyn & NYC! Please remember to check with the venue to see if there are any cancellations or schedule changes before you head out the door! If you know of an event you can submit it to our calendar via this link. Also A Child Grows is on Facebook so like us for last minute events and news!
Have a great week!
Deirdre (mom to O & C)
Monday March 17th
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Juguemos a Cantar North & South Slope locations
Monday, Mar. 17 (Drop-in) Fun activities celebrating St. Patty’s Day during Play Space hours. Play Space $10 per child/$2 sibling. Activities and snacks are FREE of charge! Locations: North Slope from 9:00am-12:00pm South Slope from 3:30pm-5:00pm
The New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
Monday March 17th 11a-5p. Free.
The New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade is our country’s oldest and proudest Irish tradition, marching for the first time more than 250 years ago, on March 17, 1762 – fourteen years before the Declaration of Independence. Parade route runs along Fifth Ave from 44th Street to 79th Street.
Pot of Gold at NY Public Columbus Library (Hell’s Kitchen, Midtown West)
Monday, March 17, 2014, 4 p.m.
A collection of Irish stories and songs from the Emerald Isle. Join our adventures with leprechauns, mermaids, and a talking pig! For ages 5 and older.
Mommy Meetup at Tipsy Wine Shop (Clinton Hill)
Mon March 17th 4-5p. Free.
We know how hard it can be to have a newborn at home, so Monday March 17th we’ll be pouring complimentary Prosecco from 4-5 to celebrate you and all your new mommy awesomeness! Grab some friends, or just stop by to sip and chat with other moms in the neighborhood. Babies and strollers welcome!
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Tuesday March 18th
Stomp, Clap and Sing with Suzi Shelton at Brooklyn Central Public Library (Prospect Heights)
Tue March 18th 11a-12n. Free. Dweck Center.
Suzi Shelton is a music and movement specialist, teacher and family performer. She has been rocking parents and kids alike for over 10+ years in such prestigious venues as Symphony Space, The White House Easter Egg Roll, the Lincoln Center Tree Lighting, BYOK at 92YTribeca, Tribeca Film Festival, as well as her local Brooklyn hot spots- The Bellhouse and Hip Tot Music Fest. She has over six prestigious awards under her belt for her 2 CD’s and live DVD, including Parent’s Choice, The Children’s Music Web, Kids First, and iParenting Media. This energetic mother of two brings families to their feet singing and dancing along to her original tunes, and is a true favorite with the playground set.
Thalia Kids’ Book Club: Jeff Kinney Diary of a Wimpy Kid at at Symphony Space (UWS)
Tue, Mar 18, 2014 4:00pm. Tickets: $15; $12 Members
Jeff Kinney, author of the #1 bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, shares with fans the good fortune that helped him get published, and offers a look into some of his favorite moments, plus a peek into how he gets his ideas and puts new books together. In the latest book, #8, Greg Heffley’s on a losing streak. His best friend, Rowley Jefferson, has ditched him, and finding new friends in middle school is proving to be a tough task. To change his fortunes, Greg decides to take a leap of faith and turn his decisions over to chance. Will a roll of the dice turn things around, or is Greg’s life destined to be just another hard-luck story?
High Stakes Testing Forum at A&L and PS20 School Auditorium (Fort Greene)
Tue March 18th 6-730p.
Questions about the impact of state testing on our schools? Let’s Discuss it all together at a community! All parents, teachers and community members are welcome! Childcare available for Arts & Letters and PS 20 students ($7 charge includes pizza & drink). Organized by A&L parents concerned about high stakes testing.
For more fun Tuesday events click here!
Wednesday March 19th
Adult & Me Sing! at Park Slope Performing Arts
Wednesdays 130-215p.
Weekly pre-musical theatre class. For ages 18 months to 3 years. $10 drop in with caretaker.
Story Time with PJ Library at Museum of Jewish Heritage (Battery Park)
Wednesdays from 3:30 P.M. to 4:15 P.M. Free—Drop-In
Come hear warm, whimsical tales about traditions, holidays, and families from some of today’s best storybooks for children ages 0-4.
Capoeira for Children with Omulu Capoeira Brooklyn at The Stomping Ground (Crown Heights)
Wednesdays at 4:30pm. $10 members / $15 non-members. For ages 3-6y.
This hour long class playfully introduces children to Capoeira, an African-Brazilian art form that combines dance, martial arts, music and acrobatics. Kids will practice cooperation and leadership, learn to play the musical instruments that are a part of Capoeira and get exposure to Portuguese while developing strength, flexibility and coordination. Tumbling, dance, and music all rolled into one fun and active class. Come play Capoeira! For questions please email to omulubrooklyn@gmail.com
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Thursday March 20th
Disco Time with Gilad & Yoni at Brooklyn Public Leonard Library (Williamsburg)
Thursdays 1130A-1230P. Free. For 0-4y.
Join Gilad Khalifa and Yoni the Puppet for disco dancing and sing alongs.
Spring Equinox Egg Balancing Ceremony with Urban Shaman Mama Donna at Bowling Green Park
Thursday 1230p Events Starts 12:57 PM Equinox Moment. Free.
Eggs on End: Standing on Ceremony. 39th ANNUAL WORLD FAMOUS VERNAL EQUINOX CELEBRATION
A family friendly event. Bring kids, drums, percussion instruments and plenty of spirit.
Rolie Polie Guacamole at The Moxie Spot (Cobble Hill)
Thursdays 4p in March.
Come eat, drink, clap hands, sing songs and dance at The Moxie. Frank and Andrew are here from 4-5pm. $15 suggested per family ($10 concert, $5 balloons!), $10 minimum. After 5pm it is $5/child for free play plus balloon twister. $15 suggested donation per family. BALLOONASAURUS REX Balloon twisting from 330-530p.
For more fun Thursday events click here!
Ongoing
Open Play at The Gym Park (Greenpoint)
Mon-Sat 1030a-1230p. $15 drop in fee per visit (no registration fee needed), Play packs also available for purchase.
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. Everyone must wear socks.
Drop In Play at Bija Kids (Clinton Hill)
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 130-3p. $5/child. For 0 to 4y. Come enjoy playtime in a relaxing, beautiful space. Toys and materials provided. Stroller parking and changing tables available. No preregistration necessary.
Ice Skating at LeFrak Center at Lakeside (Prospect Park)
Now until Sunday March 23rd. Monday–Thursday 11a–6p, Friday & Saturday 9a–10p, Sunday 9a–8p.
Skating Rink Admission: $6/person weekdays, Skate Rental: $5 Entry to the LeFrak Center is free and open to the public. Lakeside is the largest and most ambitious project in Prospect Park since the Park’s completion nearly 150 years ago. The LeFrak Center at Lakeside provides the public with: A skating pavilion with two rinks providing 32,000 square feet for seasonal ice skating, roller skating, and water play, 15,000 square feet of beautifully landscaped viewing terraces, year-round café with a seating area, public restrooms, public programs, seasonal sports, classes, and event space. Free ice skating for children 12 and under excluding holidays on Mondays 3-6p.
The Little Prince: A New York Story at The Morgan Library And Museum (Midtown East)
Now through April 27, 2014. Tu-Th 1030a-5p, Fri 1030a-9p, Sat 10a-6p, Sun 11a-6p. Free with paid admission.
Readers throughout the world have embraced The Little Prince, Antoine de Saint–Exupéry’s tale of an interstellar traveler who comes to Earth in search of friendship and understanding. Saint–Exupéry wrote and illustrated the story in New York during World War II and it was first published here, in English and French. This exhibition of the original manuscript and watercolor drawings—the most comprehensive ever mounted—explores the American origins of a story that reminds us that what matters most can only be seen with the heart.
You Make the Call: Learn to be an NFL Official at Children’s Museum of Manhattan (UWS)
Now until March 23rd. Tuesday – Friday 10am – 5pm, Saturday 10am – 7pm, Sunday 10am – 5pm. All ages. Included museum admission.
Get ready for Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium! The Children’s Museum of Manhattan and the National Football League have joined together to create an interactive experience at CMOM to celebrate this history-making event. Families will get a rare behind-the-scenes look at NFL officiating and the opportunity to train like an NFL Pro. Special daily and weekly programs and clinics—including NFL’s Play 60 obstacle course—will help families understand how developing better decision-making skills, including working together, planning, organizing and focusing on physical fitness leads to leadership and social success. NFL officials, executives, and current and former players will also stop by the museum through the exhibit’s run.
The Orchid Show: Key West Contemporary at NY Botanical Garden (Bronx)
Tu-Sat now until April 20th 10a-5p and also open Mon April 14th & 21st. Free with garden pass. Prices vary by date. See website for details.
A mosaic of classic and exotic orchids greets visitors in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory—a living design inspiration taking its cues from a modernist Key West estate garden. Throughout the exhibition, varied events and activities capture the artistic and cultural appeal of the Keys through weekend musical performances, a curated poetry walk, our much-loved Orchid Evenings, and more.
Play Space Winter Schedule at Juguemos a Cantar South Slope & North Slope locations
M-F 9a-12n. $10 per visit / Sibling $2 per visit. Playpasses also available.
Drop in play space. Also some afternoons – see website for details.
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.
Bessies’s Big Shot at Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre (Central Park)
Now until June 29th Tue- Fri 1030a & 12n and Sat & Sun 1p. Tickets: $7 children under 12y & $10 all others. For all ages.
Based on the famed PuppetMobile show of the same name, this popular production makes its Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre debut! Directed by Bruce Cannon and co-written by Douglas Strich, Alexander Bartenieff and Bruce Cannon, this version of the beloved show will feature several new puppets in addition to new and extended scenes. It’s a bird … it’s a plane … no … it’s Bessie the cow! CPF’s original production, Bessie’s Big Shot, follows Bessie the cow’s dream of joining the circus. Can she lift more than Ziegfried, the strongest man in the world? Fly on a trapeze high above the crowd? Train Munson the Monkey? This variety show cheers Bessie on as she attempts the impossible and searches for her special talents.
Open Play at The Learning Garden (Prospect Heights)
Mondays-Fridays 11a-6p. For 0-4y. Daily pass $12. Pass packages also available.
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.
Sing Along & Open Play at Creative Arts Studio (Cobble Hill/Boerum Hill)
Monday-Thursday 1-230p. Drop-In Parent/caregiver supervised with an ArtsCetera staffer on hand. $10 per session.
Experts say our children are not getting enough unstructured play time, which they report is essential for healthy development. Here’s a great way to add more free play time to your child’s lif in a safe, welcoming environment. Some sessions include a short Sing Along segment to add to the fun. Creative play for all ages from infants up to 5 years. Toys, coloring, lego table, puzzles, reading corner.
To see all the events click here for the calendar!