Hi everyone,
Wow that is some snow! We were so busy having fun indoors yesterday and I did not realize how much snow fell until late last night and the kids had a blast playing in it today.
This week there are lots of fun indoor events so take the kids and check out Stomp, Clap & Sing with Bubbles the Clown at the Central Brooklyn Public Library, Yo Re Mi: Sing and Move at Pipsqueak Children’s Shoppe, Pop-up Recorder Class at Play Kids, CantaEspañol at Gumbo, Shadow Box Theatre: The African Drum at PS 3 The Bedford Village School, Kids Create: Magic Nuudle Sculptures at Clinton Hill Brooklyn Public Library, Children’s Story Time at P.S. Bookshop, NY Aquarium: Little Marine Explorers at McKinley Park Brooklyn Library, Baby and Me Pilates at Pura Vida Urban Fitness, J Story at Kings Bay Y at Windsor Terrace, Aleph Bet Ship at the Jewish Children’s Museum and The Astronaut’s Tale at BAM Fisher.
Also this week would be a great week to check out PLAY in Greenpoint, the Playgroup at Bija Kids, Play Time at Play Kids and WEE Arts Drop-in Session at the Children’s Museum of the Arts. I recommend checking to see if there are any cancellations or schedule changes before heading out. There are more events and open play places on the calendar so check it out and have a great week! Don’t forget to like us on Facebook for last minute news and event reminders.
Good luck getting around!
~ Deirdre (mom to O & C)
Monday January 25th
Yo Re Mi: Sing and Move at Pipsqueak Children’s Shoppe (Bedford Stuyvesant)
Mondays at 11a For any age. Drop in – no registration needed. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Yo Re Mi’s acclaimed music and yoga adventures bring children on a wild ride using our bodies, voices and imaginations. With live music, yoga poses and original songs, we learn about nature, geography, languages and history. Music and yoga together engage the whole child, developing confidence, concentration and focus, while increasing strength, flexibility and body awareness. Early exposure to music is essential to developing minds, and enriches the dynamic between child and parent. Children learn to share and express themselves in a group environment.
Pop-up Recorder Class at Play Kids (Prospect Lefferts Gardens)
Monday January 25th 4-430p. $12 per child, recorders will be provided to borrow or purchase. Anne Dearth is a local music teacher, (flute/sax) and teaching a pop-up recorder class at Play Kids. In the class we’ll learn the basics of playing recorder and a song or two. I’ll provide recorders for all the kids to borrow or purchase. Space is limited so RSVP to amdearth@gmail.com to reserve your spot!
Shadow Box Theatre: The African Drum at PS 3 The Bedford Village School (Bedford Stuyvesant)
Monday January 25th through Thursday March 10th on weekdays. No times listed on website at the moment. Call 212-724-0677 during business hours for more information. Tickets: Individual: $10.00, pre-paid, $15.00, at door. Come listen to the wit, wisdom and humor of The african Drum as it reveals How the Turtle Got Its Shell and two more African folk tales – woven into the shadow puppet adventures of the little girl Kijana and her animal friends.
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Tuesday January 26th
Stomp, Clap & Sing with Bubbles the Clown at the Central Brooklyn Public Library
Tuesday January 26th 11a-1p. Free. Dweck Center. Performer Elaine Gil encourages the entire audience to get involved, making this a delightful experience for the whole family.
J Story at Kings Bay Y at Windsor Terrace
Tuesdays 1215p–1p. Ages 0-4 years old. FREE and open to the public. Come join Music Director Adam Blotner as we sing and dance along to our favorite songs, learn about Jewish holidays, and hear a special new story read every week. Generously sponsored by UJA Federation Commission on Jewish Identity and Renewal. Contact: info@ywindsorterrace.org
Afro Yoga for Kids at Monkey Do! Yoga (Gowanus)
Tuesdays 230-315p. Drop in $20. Class packs also available. For ages 5+. A Playful class with a creative spin on yoga – incorporating African mystical characters, improvisation, and games with yoga poses. Children will increase body-awareness, self-love, while stimulate their imaginations building community. Props will be used to enhance the background songs of African, Latin, House and World music.
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Wednesday January 27th
Baby and Me Pilates at Pura Vida Urban Fitness (Prospect Heights)
Wednesdays 930-1030a. Call or email for price information. 718.857.0520. info@puravidaurban.com Baby and Me Pilates is the perfect postpartum class for new moms. Not only will you get you get your workout in, but you won’t have to worry about finding a babysitter. During class you will perform all the classical Pilates exercises with your baby by your side, occasionally singing songs or playing peek-a-boo to keep the little ones entertained. Exercises will be modified to fit all levels, and class pace will generally be slower in order to focus on proper form, alignment, and to accomodate common postpartum issues like diastatis recti and pubis symphysis.
CantaEspañol at Gumbo (Boerum Hill)
Wednesdays 10-1045a & 11-1145a until March 23rd. Drop-ins $24. Pro-rated late registration also available. CantaEspañol with Ana Campos Stephens is a program designed for children from 6 months to 4 years old. Through songs, musical games, and movement, your child will be totally engaged in the Spanish language. In addition, these interactive activities will serve to develop self expression and social skills. Conducted completely in Spanish, the CantaEspañol class will introduce Spanish into your child’s life in a lively and super fun way! (Note: make-ups may be made on alternating days!)
Kids Create: Magic Nuudle Sculptures at Brooklyn Public Library (Clinton Hill)
Wednesday January 27th 4-5p. Free. You can build whatever you like with these colorful stick-together noodles! All ages can participate in this easy, fun craft.
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Thursday January 28th
NY Aquarium : Little Marine Explorers at McKinley Park Brooklyn Library
Thursday January 28th 10-11a. Free. NY Aquarium program “Little Marine Explorers”. For ages 4-6. Registration is required. Call 718.748.8001
Children’s Story Time at P.S. Bookshop (DUMBO)
Thursdays 4-5p. $5/family. DUMBO’s popular play date! An hour of stories, songs & discussions of current affairs covering topics such as” what’s our favorite food? how do we feel about going to bed on time? younger siblings – are they necessary? are we potty trained or not yet? and other pressing matters. RSVP here or by phone (718 222 3340) to help us plan for the ages and number of children attending.
The Astronaut’s Tale at BAM Fisher (Fort Greene)
Thursday January 28th 8p. Ongoing at various times until January 31st. See website for showtimes. For ages 8+. Tickets start at $20. Run time: 75 min. Breathtaking images of the galaxies and outer space ignite this modern tale of a young man who dreams of space travel and flying to Mars. Guided by a mysterious stranger who challenges his views on creation and fuels his desire to become an astronaut, the young man discovers romance and a drive to succeed, which catapults his blast off into space, transforming his life. With stunning projections, an exciting percussive score for chamber orchestra, and gorgeous vocal music, The Astronaut’s Tale is a luminous glimpse at a multidimensional universe and the majesty of outer space.
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Ongoing
Aleph Bet Ship at the Jewish Children’s Museum (Crown Heighs)
Monday-Thursdays 1-3p & Sunday 12n-4p until February 22nd except Sunday January 31st. Free with Museum admission. For children 2 and older. Youngsters will go on an ‘underwater’ journey to discover the Hebrew “Aleph Bet” letters, while playing the role of captain, with hats, ship barrels, and a captain’s wheel. Throughout the trip, the young captains will get to explore and experiment with aleph bet letters by shaping letters with kinetic sand, playing a magnetic matching game with fish along the ocean wall, relaxing with a variety of aleph bet books in the reading nook, exploring the letters in a discovery alcove, and sending the letters up in a wind tunnel.
14th Annual Holiday Train Show at Grand Central Terminal (Midtown East)
Ongoing until February 21st. M–F: 8a–8p, Saturday and Sunday: 10a–6p. Free. Location: NY Transit Museum Gallery Annex and Store Shuttle Passage. Presented annually by the New York Transit Museum, this popular model railroad exhibition features Metro-North, New York Central, and subway trains departing from a miniature Grand Central Terminal on a 34’-long, two-level “O” gauge layout. The Museum’s store and booth at the Holiday Fair also offer great gifts for your holiday shopping. Transit gifts are available online at www.nytransitmuseumstore.com.
Playgroup at Bija Kids (Clinton Hill)
Monday-Thursday 330-5p until May 26th. For ages 0-3y. $15 first child/$7 additional child or 10 packs also available. 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! Spots are available on a first come, first serve basis.Expect bubbles, parachute, paint, and more! Parents and caregivers must remain onsite.
Open Play at Curiosity on Court (Cobble Hill)
Monday-Friday 10a-6p & Saturday-Sunday 9a-12n. Open Play drop-in: $25 per child, $20 for siblings. Welcome to Curiosity on Court, a world of energy busting excitement! Our custom designed play structures and exhibits were created to raise the curiosity and fuel the imagination of kids 1–10 yrs old. Whether they’re conquering our climbing wall, taking a ride on the subway, making connections on the magnetic wall or finding their route through our multi-level play structure, there’s hours of fun for everyone. Weekend Open Play hours are extended if we don’t have birthday party/event. Please call to check. 347-294-0160
PLAY (Greenpoint)
Saturday 10a-5p** & Sunday 10a-4p** ** (except during private events – please call ahead, email or like our Facebook pagefor updates) also Monday-Friday 10a-6p. Drop in (all-day pass) – $20 per child & $10 per sibling. Packs and memberships also available. See the website for all the information. PLAY is an early-childhood education center and the first and original indoor playground in Williamsburg/Greenpoint Brooklyn. PLAY provides an ideal environment for children (newborn through age six) to discover and develop, cut loose and create, all in a 3,000 sq. ft. facility committed to innovation, imagination, safety and cleanliness. Children explore various play areas, installations and toys through role play. Our environmentally and locally-built playset & slides, over-sized toys and riders, food market, laundry set and modern kitchen for foodies-in-training, a wide-open tumbling gym, and music & art studio will keep the little ones entertained and busy. Loud music instruments and noise makers and large or mobile toys are simply not suitable for city apartments and homes… but here at PLAY, we’ve got them all! Our designated PLAY baby area is the perfect environment for crawling around and exploring, or kicking back and having some quiet time with your littlest ones. We also have a new lounge area for parents and caregivers featuring self-serve cafe. A convenient beverage center well-stocked with iced coffee, water, organic juices and a microwave are available as well. At PLAY, we like it to be clean and safe. All of our toys and surfaces are disinfected and cleaned using professional ‘green’ products and equipment. Bring your socks! PLAY is a shoe-less, socks-only environment!
Play Time at Play Kids (Prospect Lefferts Gardens)
Monday & Fridays 1-3p and Wednesday1030a-1230p. $10/child. For ages 0-3y. Open Play sessions offer a fun and affordable way to get together with other children and parents/caregivers. Children share playtime with age-appropriate toys (balls, cars, blocks, puzzles) while building connections with each other. Save money by buying a Class Pass, one free class and bring a friend.
WEE Arts Drop-in Session at the Children’s Museum of the Arts (South Village)
Monday-Friday: 1045a-12p & Wednesdays 145-3p, $25 per family ($20 for members). Want to stay longer? General admission is just $6 per person after drop-in. Music time! Story time! Art time! Join CMA’s WEE teaching artists for an art-filled drop-in session before we open our doors to the public. Parent and/or caregivers are required to join and we encourage family collaboration throughout the class. No sign up required.
Play Space at LuLu’s then & now (Park Slope/Gowanus)
Daily (excluding holidays) 10a-5p. Rates: $12 per visit for the first child and $6 for siblings. Or, Consider purchasing a 5-pack of Play Space Tokens for $50 or 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.
To see all the events click here for the calendar!