May 15-16, 2026
Greenwich Village's weekend offerings span competitive learning, language immersion, and creative arts—giving families multiple ways to engage their children across different interests. Whether your family is drawn to strategy games, bilingual education, or hands-on art instruction, there's something practical and accessible to explore this Saturday and Sunday.
museumFREESat, May 16 · 12:00 PM
Washington Square Park Chess Plaza · Greenwich Village
Grandmaster Joel Benjamin kicks off the afternoon with an accessible chess lecture, then sits down for a thrilling simultaneous exhibition against 23 players at once. All ages and playing levels are w
Grandmaster Joel Benjamin leads an accessible chess lecture followed by a simultaneous exhibition against 23 players, making this a rare opportunity to watch competitive chess at a high level while learning from an expert. It's free and welcomes all ages and skill levels.
From $1Sat, May 16 · 11:00 AM
HGL ART · Greenwich Village
For children ages 4 to 6, this class offers a deeper engagement with the Chinese language through stories, songs, purposeful play, art activities and early literacy activities. In addition to listenin
This Mandarin immersion class combines language learning with stories, songs, play, and art activities designed specifically for 4-6 year olds, offering an interactive introduction to Chinese language and culture.
From $2Sun, May 17 · 9:30 AM
HGL ART · Greenwich Village
Our Visual Art program is designed especially for young beginners (ages 3–8) to discover the joy of art-making while building confidence as creative storytellers. In this well-designed curriculum, chi
The Visual Art Class introduces young beginners (ages 3-8) to art-making through a structured curriculum that builds creative confidence and storytelling skills in a hands-on studio setting.
From $1Sat, May 16 · 9:40 AM
HGL ART · Greenwich Village
For children ages 3 to 6, this class offers a deeper engagement with the Chinese language through stories, songs, purposeful play, art activities, and early literacy activities. In addition to listeni
From $950Sat, May 16 · 9:00 AM
HGL ART · Greenwich Village
Our Intensive Literacy immersive Mandarin program strengthens both conversational fluency and early literacy skills. In small, interactive classes, students learn through a theme-based curriculum that
From $1Sat, May 16 · 9:40 AM
HGL ART · Greenwich Village
Music & Songs ｜ Música y Canciones Singing and movement-based activities that help children absorb everyday vocabulary in a joyful, memorable way. Daily Words & Expressions Children learn common expre
From $1Sat, May 16 · 9:30 AM
HGL ART · Greenwich Village
Our Art Studio Mandarin Immersion Program is designed to cultivate children’s appreciation for art while developing their ability to express themselves through a rich artistic language. Students will
From $2Sun, May 17 · 11:00 AM
HGL ART · Greenwich Village
Our Visual Art program is designed especially for young beginners (ages 3–8) to discover the joy of art-making while building confidence as creative storytellers. In this well-designed curriculum, chi
From $1Sat, May 16 · 11:00 AM
HGL ART · Greenwich Village
Music & Songs Singing and movement-based activities that help children absorb everyday vocabulary in a joyful, memorable way. Daily Words & Expressions Children learn common expressions, greetings, an