Hi everyone!
So warm this weekend! It doesn’t feel like fall at all! But the weather will cool down again so it is time to start finding some indoor activities!
The Playgroup at Bija Kids is starting up this week and also starting this week is the Hansel and Gretel’s Halloween Adventure at The Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre! For some outdoor fun this week we have the Funkytown Central Park Sing-a-long and Art in the Park: Clay Critters I Bunnies! at Madison Square Park!
Also happening this week is Mommy & Me Yoga at Abhaya Yoga Dumbo, a Free Art Workshop at Brooklyn Art Hive, Rolie Polie Guacamole at Gumbo and Transit Tots at the NY Transit Museum! That is just some of the sing-a-longs and events happening so check the calendar to find all events happening in NYC! Remember to like us on Facebook for last minute events and news!
Have a great week!
Deirdre (mom to O & C)
Monday September 29th
Funkytown Central Park Sing-a-long
Mon Sept 29th 10-11a. $10 for one adult/child, $15 for siblings/adult. Meet in Central Park at the Christmas trees just south of West 72nd Street.
Come celebrate Fall with the Funkytown Playground in Central Park with a special sing-a-long to introduce themselves to the Upper West Side. Funkytown Playground is an integrated, educational, music and movement program especially designed for young children. They use interactive songs which are designed to educate by utilizing melodies which are catchy and fun. Each session delivers an extremely high level of enthusiasm and energy. Fun for babies on up. Purchase tickets here.
Silly Jazz with Camille! at Brooklyn Public Library (Park Slope)
Mon Sept 29th 1030a-1115a. Free.
Come join Camille Harris for her very popular Silly Jazz show at the Park Slope Library! Tickets required. Please get ticket at desk on day of event. Arrive early!!
King of the Jungle at Brooklyn Zoo NY (Williamsburg)
Mondays 315-415p. For ages 5-8y. Instructional Classes 20.00, 10 class card $180.
This class introduces the student the different art forms we offer at Brooklyn Zoo. Brooklyn Zoo NY is New York City’s newest training facility that revolutionizes the art of movement and fitness. We offer an experience that inspires our members to overcome obstacles both physical and mental. Our services include the art forms of parkour, breakdancing, trampoline, tumbling, tricking, dance and more. Our experienced instructors use methods of progression and attention to detail, technique and style, that will help members achieve the results they desire. Classes are limited to 10 students so please register on line.
– See more at: http://www.achildgrows.com/?p=52221&preview=true#sthash.LVIlmQW0.dpuf
Pop Up Pool at Brooklyn Bridge Park
Mon Sep 1st 10a-6p for 45 minute sessions. Last Day for all NYC pools! Free.
A great way to beat the summer heat, the pool is 30- by 50 feet in size, and maxes out at an easy 3.5 feet deep—making it just right for families with smaller kids, too. Swimmers of all ages and levels are welcome to enter daily from 10 am to 6 pm for 45-minute sessions starting June 27. After your dip in the pool, you can relax in a lounge chair on the adjacent sandy beach. The Beach and Lizzmonade Brooklyn are open from 10 am to 11 pm. Lizzmonade Brooklyn serves fresh, artisanal lemonades that are made to order, and offers light, pool-side fare for kids and adults. After 6pm, fresh fruit sangrias, craft beer, and wine are on tap.
Back to School Bash 2014 at Habana Outpost (Fort Greene)
Mon Sep 1st 11a-3p. Free.
Bring the kids out for one last day of summer fun at Fort Greene’s favorite family eco-eatery! This year, there will be free glitter tattoos, stilt walkers, arts & crafts and much, much more!
West Indian American Day Carnival Parade
Mon Sep 1st 11a-6p. Eastern Parkway and Schenectady Avenue to Flatbush Ext.
Come experience the crown jewel of NY Caribbean Carnival week featuring costume bands, masqueraders, moko jumbies, floats, delicious Caribbean cuisine and much more.
Labor Day In Prospect Park
Mon Sep 1st 12n-6p. Free. Celebrate Labor Day in Prospect Park. Learn what it takes to become a naturalist! In addition to enjoying the Audubon’s exhibits and animal displays, take part in the Blooming Naturalist at 1p, Nature on the Go at 2p and Animal Encounter at 3p at the Audubon Center! Also happening Lefferts Historic House: Race Around the Farm Yard 2-4p ($3 suggested admission) Enjoy potato sack races, spoon races, stilts and other old-fashioned family fun and Prospect Park Carousel from 12n–6p. ($2 per ride, $9 for a book of 5 tickets). Enjoy a ride on the historic 1912 Carousel, which features 51 magnificently carved horses, a lion, a giraffe, a deer and two dragon-pulled chariots. See the website for more details.
– See more at: http://www.achildgrows.com/?p=52221&preview=true#sthash.LVIlmQW0.dpuf
Pop Up Pool at Brooklyn Bridge Park
Mon Sep 1st 10a-6p for 45 minute sessions. Last Day for all NYC pools! Free.
A great way to beat the summer heat, the pool is 30- by 50 feet in size, and maxes out at an easy 3.5 feet deep—making it just right for families with smaller kids, too. Swimmers of all ages and levels are welcome to enter daily from 10 am to 6 pm for 45-minute sessions starting June 27. After your dip in the pool, you can relax in a lounge chair on the adjacent sandy beach. The Beach and Lizzmonade Brooklyn are open from 10 am to 11 pm. Lizzmonade Brooklyn serves fresh, artisanal lemonades that are made to order, and offers light, pool-side fare for kids and adults. After 6pm, fresh fruit sangrias, craft beer, and wine are on tap.
Back to School Bash 2014 at Habana Outpost (Fort Greene)
Mon Sep 1st 11a-3p. Free.
Bring the kids out for one last day of summer fun at Fort Greene’s favorite family eco-eatery! This year, there will be free glitter tattoos, stilt walkers, arts & crafts and much, much more!
West Indian American Day Carnival Parade
Mon Sep 1st 11a-6p. Eastern Parkway and Schenectady Avenue to Flatbush Ext.
Come experience the crown jewel of NY Caribbean Carnival week featuring costume bands, masqueraders, moko jumbies, floats, delicious Caribbean cuisine and much more.
Labor Day In Prospect Park
Mon Sep 1st 12n-6p. Free. Celebrate Labor Day in Prospect Park. Learn what it takes to become a naturalist! In addition to enjoying the Audubon’s exhibits and animal displays, take part in the Blooming Naturalist at 1p, Nature on the Go at 2p and Animal Encounter at 3p at the Audubon Center! Also happening Lefferts Historic House: Race Around the Farm Yard 2-4p ($3 suggested admission) Enjoy potato sack races, spoon races, stilts and other old-fashioned family fun and Prospect Park Carousel from 12n–6p. ($2 per ride, $9 for a book of 5 tickets). Enjoy a ride on the historic 1912 Carousel, which features 51 magnificently carved horses, a lion, a giraffe, a deer and two dragon-pulled chariots. See the website for more details.
– See more at: http://www.achildgrows.com/?p=52221&preview=true#sthash.LVIlmQW0.dpuf
For more fun Monday events click here!
Tuesday September 30th
Art in the Park: Clay Critters I Bunnies! at Madison Square Park (Flatiron)
Tuesday September 30th 1030a-1p & 230p-5p. Free.
1030a-1p – Clay Critters Stop by the playground to experiment with clay and make some cool critters. 230p-5p – Bunny Puppets Hip hoppity bunny puppets are taking over the playground! Take yours home today. (Adult supervision is required for all Art in the Park activities.) See website for other future art themes.
Mommy & Me Yoga at Abhaya Yoga Dumbo
Tuesdays 115-215p with Emily Lillywhite. Bring baby, 6 weeks to 12 months. $18 online, $20 at the door.
Safely guide your body back from its life giving journey while bonding and having fun with your baby! Specialized asana with emphasis on toning the abdominal wall and pelvic muscles to restore alignment and strength for overall health. Breathing and restorative techniques address the emotional well being of the new mom. Options will be given to incorporate baby into poses. Have fun with movement and dance for an energy boost and lots of baby giggles. Feel support within a community of mothers, reclaim strength and tone. Open to all mothers 6 weeks postpartum and beyond, who have been given the okay by their health care provider to practice yoga.
Downward Doll Yoga at Karma Kids Yoga (West Village)
Tue Sept 30th 430-530p. Fee: $30 per child; dolls, stuffed animals, dinosaurs, etc. stretch free! Call to reserve a space for your child (646-638-1444). For ages 3 – 6 years. This fun and silly class is an opportunity for kids to share the yoga fun with their favorite doll, creature, or stuffed animal! We’ll explore pint-sized poses, mini-mudras, bitsy balances, and teensy twists…all for you and your favorite toy-friend. Bring your own doll or stuffed animal, help them into yoga poses and practice right along side your toy-friend. We will even provide a yoga mat for your doll! This is sure to be a playful afternoon!
For more fun Tuesday events click here!
Wednesday October 1st
Free Art Workshop at Brooklyn Art Hive (Crown Heights)
Wed Oct 1st 9-945a. For 18m-5yrs. Free. RSVP to reserve your space! Email: bkarthive@gmail.com
Registration is open for our fall session beginning the first week in October! In the meantime, we’re keeping doors open for friends to stop by, say hello and make some art with us for free.
Story Time 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.
Hansel and Gretel’s Halloween Adventure at The Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre
Wed Oct 1st 1030a & 12n. Ticket prices are: $7/children under 12, $10/all others. Show is recommended for children ages 3–9y.
Hansel and Gretel’s Halloween Adventure kicks off on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 and will run through Saturday, November 1, 2014. Hansel and Gretel’s Halloween Adventure picks up where the original Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre production leaves off; with the pair’s pet swan Samantha flying the children back to their humble home after their wild escapade in the forest. Safely back at home during the Halloween season; Hansel and Gretel experience the most vivid dreams where Central Park and the Belvedere Castle serve as the backdrop for a magical explosion of music, dance and exciting encounters with a host of lovable characters. The brother and sister team once again embark on an adventure where beautiful mermaids, adorable monsters, swashbuckling pirates, charming vampires and a fabulous witch all intertwine for one unforgettable Halloween night in New York City. See website for additional dates and times.
For more fun Wednesday events click here!
Thursday October 2nd
Rolie Polie Guacamole at Gumbo (Boerum Hill)
Thursdays 10-1045a until Nov 20th. Drop in $24. Call Gumbo to reserve your spot. 718-855-7808.
Rock and Roll…Sing and Dance…with local creative children’s band, Rolie Polie Guacamole. The latest hit on the Brooklyn children’s band scene, Andrew Tuzhilin of Rolie Polie will engage you and your children with songs from the 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!
Transit Tots at the New York Transit Museum (Downtown Brooklyn)
Thursdays at 1015a. Free with admission. For ages 2-5 and adult companions. (no session on Thu Nov 27th)
Stories, games and surprises for our youngest transportation fans with Educator Polly Desjarlais!
Music with Rob at The Stomping Ground (Crown Heights)
Thursdays at 330p. $5 members/$8 non-members
Rob Morrison has loved music since he was a baby. He started out as a guitarist and keyboardist multiple bands and then more recently began performing for children. Rob plays a variety of material that appeals to newborns, toddlers and their adult caregivers. His sing-a-longs are fun and full of contagious energy! Expect to hear old favorites, new hits and unique orginal music and be prepared to have fun.
For more fun Thursday events click here!
Ongoing
Playgroup at Bija Kids (Clinton Hill)
Mon-Thu Sep 29th-May 29th 330-5p. For ages 0-3y. Drop-in – $15 first child/$7 additional child or 10 pack/10 visits $120 (expires 3m from purchase). Take Refuge at Bija Playgroup When the Weather Turns! After a nap and lunch, but before bath and dinner, come to hang out and play with other 0-3 year olds at Bija. With parents or caregivers present, little ones explore puzzles, instruments, books, and plush toys in a warm, safe, and enriching environment. One our our dynamic teachers leads an enrichment activity each afternoon. Expect bubbles, parachute, paint, and more! Parents and caregivers must remain onsite.
Hansel and Gretel’s Halloween Adventure at The Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre
Wed Oct 1st-Sat Nov 1st various times. See website for times.Ticket prices are: $7/children under 12, $10/all others. Show is recommended for children ages 3–9y. Hansel and Gretel’s Halloween Adventure kicks off on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 and will run through Saturday, November 1, 2014. Hansel and Gretel’s Halloween Adventure picks up where the original Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre production leaves off; with the pair’s pet swan Samantha flying the children back to their humble home after their wild escapade in the forest. Safely back at home during the Halloween season; Hansel and Gretel experience the most vivid dreams where Central Park and the Belvedere Castle serve as the backdrop for a magical explosion of music, dance and exciting encounters with a host of lovable characters. The brother and sister team once again embark on an adventure where beautiful mermaids, adorable monsters, swashbuckling pirates, charming vampires and a fabulous witch all intertwine for one unforgettable Halloween night in New York City. See website for additional dates and times.
Play Space Fall Schedule at Juguemos a Cantar North Slope
M-F 9a-12n now until December 19th. $10 per visit / Sibling $2 per visit. Play passes also available.
Drop in play space with activities: Mon: Let’s Paint Tue: 1030a Story Time, Wed: 10a-1045a Shake it up Baby Percussion w/Annie, Thu: 1030a Sing Along with Ale, Fri 1030a Drum Circle. (also M, W, F 9a-12n at the South Slope location)
Sensory Room Family Hours at Brooklyn Children’s Museum (Crown Heights)
Tuesdays, Thursdays 3-445p & Saturdays & Sundays 2-445p. For all ages. Included in the price of 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.
Playtimes at Norman & Jules (Park Slope)
M-Sun various times see website for all the details. $12/first child, additional child $6. Package 10 for $108. Our backyard is intended for ages 6m to 6y. We do not offer drop-offs. Caregivers must be with their children at all times.
Art in the Park in Madison Square Park (Flatiron)
Tue-Sat 1030a-1p & 230-5p until October 17th. Free.
You can find Annie in the Police Officer Moira Ann Smith Playground, presenting fun and creative art activities. All Mad. Sq. Kids activities are free and open to the public! Drop by the playground and say hi to Annie. See the website for the art activity of the day.
Preschool Play at Wagner Park (Battery Park City)
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, now until Oct 29th, 2014 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.
Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs at the American Museum of Natural History (UWS)
Now until January 4, 2015 10a-545p. Free with General Admission Plus One
In the new exhibition Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs, rare fossils, life-size models, and hands-on interactives bring these ancient animals to life. Step back in time to see pterosaurs, including giants such as Tropeognathus mesembrinus,with a wingspan of more than 25 feet, and find out how they moved on land and in the air. Get a first-hand look at the rare pterosaur fossils that have helped paleontologists learn all that we know about these animals. In a virtual flight lab, use your body to pilot a pterosaur over a prehistoric landscape. Encounter the exceptional creatures that flew in the age of dinosaurs.
Dinosaur Safari: Mysteries Revealed at the Bronx Zoo
On going until November 4th 10a-5p. Admission included in total experience ticket price.
Dinosaur Safari: Mysteries Revealed! Nine new dinosaur species have been added this year including the deinonychus, prodohadros, stegosaurus, and edmontonia. Returning for the Dinosaur Safari: Mysteries Revealed, the ever-popular 40-foot long tyrannosaurus rex will send chills up the spines of Bronx Zoo adventurers. At the end of the experience, there is a field site that includes a fossil dig for children; a Tyrannosaurus rex photo-op; a paleontologist’s tent that includes a fossil museum; and an interactive robotic dinosaur that illustrates how the animatronics work.
Le Carrousel in Bryant Park (midtown)
Now until October. M-Sun 11a-8p. One ride: $3. 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.
To see all the events click here for the calendar!