Greenlight Bookstore is thrilled to partner with fellow local independent retailer Play Kids to bring books to Prospect Lefferts Gardens! Starting in October 2015, Greenlight will offer a curated selection of children's books at Play Kids' location at Flatbush Avenue & Westbury Court in PLG. Neighborhood...
The Parks Afterschool Program provides children ages 6-13 the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of activities. The program takes place Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., a critical time to engage school-aged children in structured activities. The trained, caring staff create...
Little Swappies is a regular clothes swapping event which encourages families to reduce, reuse, and recycle! Not only is there clothes swapping going on at these events, there are books and toys to be swapped too - and, there are lots of other family friendly activities...
Opening on August 20, after almost 10 years in the works, this new addition to The Battery Conservancy aims to entertain, inspire and educate adults and children alike. The story of SeaGlass began when The Battery Conservancy was designing the park’s interior to reflect its rich history and...
The Jewish Museum launches its fall 2015 season of family programs in September with a lively array of concerts, art workshops, and more. The fall line-up includes Sunday concerts by Alison Faith Levy on October 11, The FunkeyMonkeys on October 25, Ralph’s World on November...
Summer Sports Experience is an instructional youth program that teaches sports skills. Knowledgeable Parks staff train kids in sports like baseball, basketball, flag football, futsal, lacrosse, soccer, Speedminton, track, ultimate frisbee, and volleyball. The program covers basic and more advanced techniques. Summer Sports Experience is recommended...
If your child has caught the acting bug and has an ambitious outlook when it comes to their career in the theater world, then the Sour Grapes Summer Program is the perfect fit! For this year's challenge, campers will be putting together a fully staged show...
SummerStage KIDS IS BACK! Presenting more than 90 free performances - from music and storytellers to dance, juggling, and puppetry - in 34 city parks, there is sure to be something for every kid (big and small) to enjoy. Highlights this year include the annual Family Day series, which...
Learning how to swim improves your health and fitness, keeps you safe in and around the water and prevents drowning. To help teach New Yorkers to swim, NYC Parks is offering free swimming lessons for people of all ages at their outdoor pools this summer. They offer...
For many kids, summertime means two things: fun and friends. But when school’s out, that also means that families can’t count on their kids eating meals at school, and already tight family food budgets have to be stretched even further. Parents also know that growing...