Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
movementFREEFaber Park Recreation Center — Multi-Use Room B · Port Richmond
The Summer Sports Experience program engages children in active outdoor play. An NYC Parks staff member leads free activities in NYC’s playgrounds
FREEOn the High Line at 13th Street · The Meatpacking District
Immerse yourself in the wonders of the night sky every Tuesday on the High Line!
FREEGreenbelt Recreation Center · Willowbrook
The Summer Sports Experience program engages children in active outdoor play. An NYC Parks staff member leads free activities in NYC’s playgrounds
movementFREEFlynn Playground — Play Area · Melrose
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's including organized sports. games, fitness, demos, board games, water games, and more!
gymnasticsFrom $42The Rainbow · Alphabet City
TINY TUMBLERS BY LIL BEATS - EARLY GYMNASTICS : BABY & TODDLER MOVEMENT Tiny Tumblers by Lil Beats & Bops is a playful introduction to tumbling and early gymnastics designed especially for toddlers and littles. Each class blends play, movement, and early skill development while teaching foundational skills in a fun and supportive environment. Through an engaging class structure, little ones build strength, coordination, confidence, and body awareness while having a blast. Afterwards, enjoy 1 hour of open play at The Rainbow without the need for a membership. You are 100% responsible for your child / children when at The Rainbow. Created for toddlers and kids aged 1 years to 3 years old and their grown-ups. Feel free to reach out if you need accommodation for siblings or age adjustment for development needs. ⭐ 45 minute class, (1 child and 1 adult): $42 ⭐ Save by booking the semester: $32 per class / prorated ⭐ Additional child: $24 ⭐ Additional adult: $24 ⭐ 1 hour open play after class: $0 - included in price of class ⭐ Additional hour of open play: $10 The Rainbow's mission is to create a safe and inclusive environment devoted to play. The Rainbow is your home away from home dedicated to help enrich the development of children in our community. Come play with us! The Rainbow is open: 9am - 6pm daily. Check out the calendar for our experiences and events schedule. We offer open play packages, memberships, classes and experiences, birthday parties, community meet-ups, and fun things for adults! For more information please visit: www.TheRainbow.nyc or IG @TheRainbowNYC
From $42The Rainbow · Alphabet City
DANCE! PLAY! BALLET! : "BIG KID" AFTERSCHOOL DANCE & MOVEMENT CLASS This is a DROP OFF class! For kids aged 3 - 6 years old. Parents are welcome to hang out in the front or go treat yourself to a coffee next door and we'll see you in an hour! ;) Run to the dance floor! It's time for ballet! Uniquely designed by professional dancers and sisters, Colby and Lauren Treat, with input from master dance and early childhood educator Dionne Kamara, ‘Dance! Play! Ballet!’ combines elements of foundational classical ballet, early childhood developmental movement, and imaginative play. This inclusive approach to Ballet uses props, storytelling, music, and more to introduce the joy of movement, an exposure to fine art , and to advance physical literacy. We will introduce dance and free movement to encourage self-expression, coordination, and a love for music and dance. Young dancers will have fun learning this beautiful dance form in a fun casual environment. The enrichment music class your little dancer needs! Afterwards, enjoy 1 hour of open play at The Rainbow without the need for a membership. You are 100% responsible for your child / children when at The Rainbow. Created for kids aged 3 years to 6 years old without their grown-ups. Feel free to reach out if you need accommodation for siblings or age adjustment for development needs. ⭐ 45 minute class, (1 child and 1 adult): $42 ⭐ Save by booking the semester: $32 per class / prorated ⭐ Additional child: $24 ⭐ Additional adult: $24 ⭐ 1 hour open play after class: $0 - included in price of class ⭐ Additional hour of open play: $10 The Rainbow's mission is to create a safe and inclusive environment devoted to play. The Rainbow is your home away from home dedicated to help enrich the development of children in our community. Come play with us! The Rainbow is open: 9am - 6pm daily. Check out the calendar for our experiences and events schedule. We offer open play packages, memberships, classes and experiences, birthday parties, community meet-ups, and fun things for adults! For more information please visit: www.TheRainbow.nyc or IG @TheRainbowNYC
From $38New Amsterdam School · Alphabet City
Puppetsburg rocks interactive, culturally relevant puppet shows for 4mos-4yrs. Our shows are 45 minutes long and feature a different story each week that involves different activities to go with our unique show each time: dancing, instruments, dress-up "photo-ops," one on one time with our handmade puppets, bubble time, and more! You’ll love our celebrity puppets like Greta Thunberg, Frida Kahlo, and Bob Dylan, and our shows ranging from “The Beyonce Show!” to “The Mermaid/ Water Conservation Show!” to “The Tale of the Lost Bunny” Check our stories @puppetsburg to see which show is playing this week! MEET OUR PUPPETS Get to know our cast of handmade puppet characters including our tattooed protagonist Clementine, creatures of land and sea, and celebrity puppets like Beyonce, Frida Kahlo, Greta Thunberg, Lizzo, Ai Wei Wei, Bob Dylan, and more! LEARNING Regularly exploring concepts like counting, simple vocabulary, hygiene, and hipster culture, Puppetsburg is a uniquely contemporary puppet show that is entertaining for infants, toddlers, and parents alike. CULTURAL AND ON-TREND Puppetsburg exposes munchkins to all kinds of cultural elements as well, preparing them to be on-trend New York and world citizens. Puppetsburg also offers exclusively-infant shows for the pre-walking crowd. Please note: adults come free; tickets are only required for munchkins. only one adult per child, please. Puppetsburg is proud to be a female artist owned and operated company that has been around for over a decade totaling over 4,000 shows! We have received a rave review in the NYTimes and Time Out NY Kids, and boast clients like Rockefeller Center, the New York Restoration Project, Bloomingdales, and Etsy to name just a few. Check out our videos here! Book a fully customized BIRTHDAY PARTY here!
From $42The Rainbow · Alphabet City
MINI MELODIES : BABY & TODDLER MUSIC & MOVEMENT Your baby's first music class! Start your little one's musical journey with Mini Melodies! This gentle, engaging class introduces babies to the magical world of music through songs, simple instruments, movement, and playful interaction. Each week is filled with giggles, cuddles, and the joy of making music together. Afterwards, enjoy 1 hour of open play at The Rainbow without the need for a membership. You are 100% responsible for your child / children when at The Rainbow. The Rainbow is a SHOES OFF & SOCKS ON environment in order to ensure maximum cleanliness for our tiny friends! Created for babies and toddlers aged 0 months to 2 years old and their grown-ups. Feel free to reach out if you need accommodation for siblings or age adjustment for development needs. ⭐ 45 minute class, (1 child and 1 adult): $42 ⭐ Save by booking the semester: $32 per class / prorated ⭐ Additional child: $24 ⭐ Additional adult: $24 ⭐ 1 hour open play after class: $0 - included in price of class ⭐ Additional hour of open play: $10 The Rainbow's mission is to create a safe and inclusive environment devoted to play. The Rainbow is your home away from home dedicated to help enrich the development of children in our community. Come play with us! The Rainbow is open: 9am - 6pm daily. Check out the calendar for our experiences and events schedule. We offer open play packages, memberships, classes and experiences, birthday parties, community meet-ups, and fun things for adults! For more information please visit: www.TheRainbow.nyc or IG @TheRainbowNYC