May 15-16, 2026
Greenwich Village offers a diverse slate of activities this weekend that balances classic intellectual pursuits with hands-on creative learning. Whether your child is drawn to strategy games, language immersion, or visual arts, these three picks give kids meaningful opportunities to challenge themselves and discover new interests across different domains.
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
Kids get to watch a Grandmaster chess player in action at an accessible lecture followed by a simultaneous exhibition, offering a chance to see strategic thinking at an expert level without requiring prior experience.
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 class uses stories, songs, and play-based activities to help 4-6 year-olds build conversational skills and early literacy in Chinese, making language learning feel like a natural part of their day.
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
Young artists ages 3-8 explore creative expression through a structured visual art curriculum designed to build confidence in storytelling, giving kids a chance to develop artistic skills in a supportive environment.
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 · 9:30 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 · 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
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