FOR AGES 3–6 Music inspires our imaginations! Come and explore how music helps us to pretend and takes us to far-away places. Plus, families are encouraged to participate in interactive activities with New York Philharmonic musicians and teaching artists before and following the concert.
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
FOR AGES 6+ Meet the colorful characters and the instruments of the orchestra that bring them to life in an adaptation of Prokofiev’s musical adventure. After the wolf is captured, we’ll bravely explore beyond the woodland and into the orchestra for exciting new sounds. YPC Overtures begin at 1:00 PM
Merkin Hall, Kaufman Music Center · Upper West Side
Explore how music helps us to pretend and takes us to far-away places. This Very Young People's Concerts program, presented by the NY Philharmonic, takes place at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center.
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Our festive family-friendly concerts return to brighten your holiday. Take a break from the December bustle to relax with musical confections and let the Orchestra make your holidays merry and bright. Artists and repertoire to be announced.
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Relive the film that started it all. Watch the wand choose the wizard while the Orchestra performs John Williams’s iconic score.
swimFrom $800Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
16 Tuesdays (except Dec 22 + Dec 29) Toddlers of mixed ages learn primary swim skills including submersions with kicks, back floats, and rollover breathing while enjoying a variety of songs, games, and water play designed to strengthen their comfort and command in the water, while preparing them to move confidently into their first drop-off swim class.
swimFrom $800Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
15 Mondays (except Sep 21, Dec 21, + Dec 28) Enjoy an introduction to the water in this class full of lively songs and water exploration. Classes will focus on comfort, breath control, verbal swim cues, skill demonstrations, and safety in and out of the water.
playspaceGymboree Play & Music, Upper West Side · Upper West Side
Where they are:We welcome all children, at all levels of development! Come explore our playscapes, for some unguided play time.What to expect in class:Children are given free range to explore the set-ups, with their adults within a hug’s reach. Let your child take the lead and run out some wiggles! Special Open Gym times will sometimes have extra activities like a no-mess art activity, a story-time or a surprise visit from Gymbo!
outdoorFrom $800Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
16 Tuesdays (except Dec 22 + Dec 29) Little swimmers nearly turning three are gently guided toward true independent swimming with the security of grown-ups at hand. Children continue to learn how to be safe and more self-confident in the water while reaching exciting early swimming milestones, such as coordinated movements!