May 15-16, 2026
This weekend on the Upper East Side, preschoolers can explore three distinct activity types: outdoor cultural events, structured physical skill-building, and dynamic group fitness. Whether your child thrives in open-air social settings, one-on-one sports instruction, or energetic group classes, this selection spans creative movement, gymnastics fundamentals, and live performance to match different learning styles and comfort levels.
swimFREESat, May 16 · 1:00 PM
East River Esplanade · Upper East Side
EsplanadeFriends hosts a free live music event featuring Salsa from LULADA CLUB, and all-women Salsa orchestra. Enjoy free ices from Delicioso Coco Helado (while supplies last), plus craft activities
This free outdoor event combines live music and movement in a waterfront setting, offering preschoolers exposure to cultural performance and sensory-rich play without requiring advance registration or fees.
gymnasticsSat, May 16 · 9:15 AM
Gymtime · Upper East Side
Our gentle separation gymnastics class, providing a nurturing environment where children participate in structured activities such as jumping, swinging, balancing, and tumbling, fostering confidence a
The structured gymnastics class focuses on foundational physical skills like jumping and balancing while building confidence through gentle separation from caregivers in a supportive environment.
From $54Sun, May 17 · 11:00 AM
The Zing! Studio · Upper East Side
Zing! Fit is where fun meets fitness! Designed for energetic kids who love to move, this signature class fuses FUNctional exercise, athletic skills, high-energy play, and positive mindset work into on
This fitness-focused class integrates athletic skill-building with positive mindset work, providing active preschoolers a high-energy outlet that emphasizes both physical development and emotional learning.
From $40Sat, May 16 · 10:30 AM
The Zing! Studio · Upper East Side
Zing! Connect Presents: Celebrating When Life Happens — A Feel-Good Morning for Moms & Kids Saturday, May 16 10:30–11:45 AM The Zing! Studio, 1732 1st Ave, NYC Ready for a morning that fills your cup