Hi everyone
Hope everyone is had even though the weather wasn’t the best!
There is another week of fun events happening this week so head out and enjoy Audra Rox Musical Theatre & Music for Aardvarks Classes free demo classes at various locations, Movies in the Parks: Despicable Me in Sunset Park, a Harvest Festival at the Bronx Zoo, City Stomp Free Trial classes at various locations, the 89th Annual Feast Of San Gennaro, Tree Care Tuesday with Human Impacts Institute in the East River State Park and SummerStage Kids: CityParks PuppetMobile in Owl’s Head Park.
Also happening weekly are a Sing Along with Lloyd of the Deedle Deedle Dees at ELK, Toddlers on a Roll at Lakeside Roller Rink in Prospect Park, a Backyard Sing-a-Long with Amy Miles at Norman & Jules, The DAD BEATS at LARK, Transit Tots at New York Transit Museum and Jason & the Jungle Gym Jam at Die Stammkneipe/ DSK.
There are even more events happening this week so check the calendar for all the free demos and weekday events in Brooklyn & NYC! Also remember to like us on Facebook for last minute news and event reminders.
Enjoy the last full week of summer!
~ Deirdre (mom to O & C)
Monday September 14th
The ShopUp NYC at 501 Union (Gowanus)
Monday September 14th 10a-5p. Imagine one room filled with the best independent children’s boutiques: a place where you can step from one charming shop to another picking up unique toys & gifts, stylish clothes & accessories, home decorations and everything in between… The ShopUp is the perfect place to shop for your kids (and nieces, nephews and little friends!). The ShopUp offers amazing, one-of-a-kind shopping, sweet activities to keep your little ones entertained, drinks & nibbles to recharge your shopping batteries, discounts and prizes to win, and lots of fun and inspiration!
Free Demo: Musical Theatre with AudraRox Classes at Jalopy Theatre (Carroll Gardens/Red Hook)
Monday September 14th 4-5p. Free. 12 week session starts September 21st. If your older child loves music & drama they will enjoy the theatrical element to this class. This class was created specifically for our older students, building on Audra’s extensive theater background and successful experience teaching Aardvarks. Through song we will activate our imaginations & reenact some of our most beloved childhood stories! From The Gingerbread Man to The Wizard of Oz – we are going to act them out with SONG! The result is a creative and dynamic drama class where kids will develop their writing, performing and collaboration skills- resulting in a final performance. Plus, it’s fun way for your older kids to stay connected to making music with Jen & Audra.! Send an email to: info@audrarox.com with “I would like to try a Fall Free Demo” in the subject. Free demos happening all week at various locations. Check website for all the information.
Movies in the Parks: Despicable Me in Sunset Park
Monday September 14th 830-1030p. Free. Join NYC Parks for free, family-friendly movies in our city’s parks! In Despicable Me, a criminal mastermind named Gru, with an army of minions, plans to steal the moon. You should come before 8:30 p.m. to get your spot. Please bring your own picnic blanket or chair, as there is a limited supply of chairs reserved for seniors or people with disabilities. Food is OK, but no alcohol. Reservations are not taken, so space is available on a first come first served basis. All are welcome!
For more fun Monday events please click here!
Tuesday September 15th
Toddlers on a Roll at Lakeside Roller Rink in Prospect Park
Tuesdays 930a-12n until October 6th. $15 for one child & one accompanying adult. Start your Tuesday with an action-packed morning of toddler only skate time on the rink. From 10:00 am – 11:00 am there will be games, music, activities, and snacks. $15/child+tax
Tree Care Tuesday with Human Impacts Institute in the East River State Park (Williamsburg)
Tuesday September 15th 10a-12n. Free. Free. Registration is recommended (required for groups). Please register here. Location: 90 Kent Avenue @N8th, Brooklyn. Join the Human Impacts Institute as we care for local trees and greenspace and help with our local oyster monitoring project too!
SummerStage Kids: CityParks PuppetMobile in Owl’s Head Park (Bay Ridge)
Tuesday September 15th 3-345p. Free. The CityParks PuppetMobile’s original production, Tales of Brier Rabbit, follows the adventures of notorious trickster Brier Rabbit, who is once again up to no good. Deceiving and stealing from his fellow animal friends, Brier Rabbit thinks he’s much too clever to ever get caught. However, in this modern adaptation of the American folk tale, Brier Rabbit’s pals are on to his tricks, and set out to teach him a lesson he won’t soon forget!
For more fun Tuesday events click here!
Wednesday September 16th
Sing Along with Lloyd of the Deedle Deedle Dees at ELK (Windsor Terrace)
Wednesdays 11-1145a. Suggest $5/child. Drop in and join Lloyd H. Miller of The Deedle Deedle Dees for a wonderful, interactive sing along filled with original songs about the history of New York city and beyond! Lloyd is a sing along favorite and is loved by both the little ones and their grown-ups too!
Jason & the Jungle Gym Jam at Die Stammkneipe/ DSK (Fort Greene)
Wednesday September 16th 330p and every 3rd Wednesday of the month until November 18th. Treat yourself to a refreshing Bier while the kids jam. $15 (regular $10 playgroup fee incl $8 consumption credit + $5 per kid for the artist).
Backyard Sing-a-Long with Amy Miles at Norman & Jules (Park Slope)
Wednesdays 4-445p in September & October. $12 for first child and $3 for additional child. For infants to 4yrs. Caregivers must be with their children at all times. Come sing and dance with Amy! You may have seen Amy on PBS kids Lomax the Hound of Music, Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls, or Amy’s own web series Meow Meow Music. Amy is a working composer and performer for adults and children. From performing with They Might Be Giants, writing music for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and being a full time Momma herself, Amy stays busy. Playing original and well known songs on guitar, ukulele, and percussive things, singing stories with puppets and bubbles, Amy brings her quirky, country rock and casual style to the sing along arena.
For more fun Wednesday events click here!
Thursday September 17th
Transit Tots at New York Transit Museum (Dowtown Brooklyn)
Thursdays 1015a except November 26th. Free with admission. For ages 2-5y with adult companions. Stories, games and surprises for our youngest transportation fans!
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.
Science Club: Construct with Pencils at the Brooklyn Public Library (Clinton Hill)
Thursday September 17th 4-530p. Free. Build a cool geometric sculpture out of ordinary pencils and rubber bands. This activity is for older kids (10-up) and teens; parents and caregivers are also welcome to join us.
For more fun Thursday events click here!
Ongoing
City Stomp Free Trial Classes at various Brooklyn locations
Monday & Wednesday September 14th & 16th at 10a. Free. All trial classes are family classes for kids 6m to 4y old. With the exception of a Drum Circle Class at STJME Lutheran Church (South Slope). You must RSVP for a trial class so know who to expect. Please send an email to RSVP 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. See website for details.
Splash Pad at the LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park
Open daily 10a-6p until September 27th. Free. The Splash Pad, officially known as the Matilda Raffa Cuomo Water Playground, is the LeFrak Center’s free water play area for kids 12 and under. Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, the water feature welcomed over 30,000 visitors last summer. Featuring 47 water spray jets and covering 16,000 square feet, Splash Pad is largest water play area in Prospect Park. In addition, the LeFrak Center offers roller skating, the Bluestone Café, and surrounding landscapes for picnicking and relaxation. Please note that the Splash Pad play area is strictly for children 12 years of age and under. Adults 18 years of age and over entering the Splash Pad must be accompanied by a child of 12 and under.
Harvest Festival at the Bronx Zoo
Saturday-Tuesday September 12th-15th and Saturday-Sunday September 19th-20th. Free with zoo admission. The Bronx Zoo is the spot to celebrate the fall season! We spent a lot of time caring for our garden this summer and our hard work has paid off! Join us this fall to celebrate during our Harvest Festival, special activities to reflect the season. Each day of the festival is packed with unique activies to help our visitors connect and enjoy the bounty of nature. Take a look at what we have going on each day and plan a trip to the zoo to enjoy our garden.
89th Annual Feast Of San Gennaro (Little Italy)
Daily until September 20th. Free. The 89th Annual Feast of San Gennaro will be held in Little Italy for 11 days from Thursday, September 10, through Sunday, September 20, 2015, on the streets of historic Little Italy, the lower Manhattan neighborhood which served as the first home in America for hundreds of thousands of Italian immigrants who came here seeking to improve their lives beginning in the early part of the 20th century. See the website for the daily schedule.
Play Space at LuLu’s then & now (Park Slope/Gowanus)
Daily (excluding holidays) from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm. Please allow us time between 1pm and 2pm for maintenance. Rates: $12 per session (10am-1pm or 2pm to 5pm) for the first child and $6 for siblings. Or, purchase a 10-pack for $105. Admission to events at the Play Space is on first come first serve basis. Our Play Space is a beautiful room filled with innovative, stimulating, modern toys and a well curated library for your tot to explore, imagine and create with. Please review the rules here before coming to the Play Space.
Free Demo: Music for Aardvarks Classes (various locations)
Monday-Saturday September 14th-19th. See website for locations and times. We will explore music through song & gesture, dance & movement, rhythm training, and instrument play; using original music that celebrates the lives of children growing up in an urban environment. Try a free demo this week!
Playtimes at Norman & Jules (Park Slope)
Mondays 930-530p & Tuesday-Fridays 930a-3p September & October. $12/first child, additional child $6. Package 10 for $108. Our backyard is intended for ages 6m to 5y. We do not offer drop-offs. Caregivers must be with their children at all times.
Art in the Park in Madison Square Park (Flatiron)
Mondays & Wednesdays 10a-2p until September 30th. No sessions on the last Monday of each month (7/27, 8/31 & 8/28). Free. The Mad. Sq. Park Teaching Artist can be found in the Moira Ann Smith Playground each Monday and Wednesday from June 1 – September 30 with free hands-on creative arts activities at 10am and 2pm. Children are encouraged to participate in free flowing art-based activities. Adult supervision is required.
Jeppe Hein: Please Touch the Art at Brooklyn Bridge Park
Open daily 6a-1a until April 17, 2016. Free. Visitors entering the park at Pier 1 will encounter Hein’s iconic water sculpture, Appearing Rooms installed on the Bridge View Lawn. Vertical jets of water will gradually appear forming seven-foot-tall “walls”, which moments later will disappear, enabling visitors to move to different “rooms”, all without touching a drop of water. Systematically, these “walls” appear and disappear through a timed cycle, enticing visitors to step onto the gridded platform and move from space to space within the sculpture. The cycle of changing walls may also be observed from outside the piece as a dynamic and perceptually engaging work of art. The second major component of the exhibition is a newly conceived, large-scale Mirror Labyrinth to be installed at the Pier 3 Greenway Terrace. The third body of work, Modified Social Benches, will be on view throughout the park,surprising visitors with each chance encounter. See website fore the full descriptions of the art.
To see all the events click here for the calendar!