Children’s Activities

BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY

2 South End Ave., 212-267-9700: Free weekly recreation, sports & art programs for kids, all activities through October 31 unless otherwise indicated, call for specific info for future programs:

PRESCHOOL

PLAY AS YOU PLEASE, Tue., 3:30-5:30 p.m., Rockefeller park: Kids choose group games and our programming Leaders organize the fun & provide equipment.

PRESCHOOL ART, Thu. 10:30 a.m.-noon, Rockefeller park: Simple art projects for very young artists. Dress for a mess!

PRESCHOOL FAMILY PLAY, Sun., 2-4 p.m., Wagner Park: Join other families with toddlers for interactive play with imaginative toys.

PRESCHOOL PLAY. Mon., Tue., Wed., 10 a.m.-noon, Wagner Park: Join other parents, caregivers and toddlers for interactive play with imaginative toys.

SOCCER, Tue. Afternoons, Rockefeller Park: 4 year olds, 2:30-3:15 p.m.

KIDS

CHILDREN’S BASKETBALL, Mon., 3:30-5:30 p.m., Rockefeller Park: Basketball with adjustable height hoops for kids of all sizes.

CHILDREN’S GARDENING, Tue. 3:45-5 p.m., Rockefeller Park: Plant, tend & harvest. For children in 2nd-5th Grade. call 212-267-9700 to learn how to register.

CHILDREN’S PHOTOGRAPHY, Mon., 3:30-5 p.m., Rockefeller Park: Photography workshops for children in Fourth & Fifth grade, from Sep. 8-Oct. 27, free, call to register.

GONE FISHING, Sep. 12, Wagner Park: Rods, reels & bait provided for a morning of fishing fun for all ages, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., free.

HARMONY ON THE HUDSON, Sep. 14, Wagner Park: Music, Dancing, Family Activities & Food for the whole family, 5:30-7 p.m., free.

SOCCER, Tue. Afternoons, Rockefeller Park: 5-8 year olds, 3:30-4:15 p.m.; 9-12 year olds, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAYS IN THE PARK, Wed., 3:30-5:30 p.m., West Thames Park: Join other kids for an afternoon of neighborhood games & art. For children 5 years & older.

TEENS

ART FOR TEENS, Mon.-Tue., 4-5:30 p.m., Rockefeller Park: Develop your art skills with training and guidance of a professional educator. Material provided.

BACKGAMMON, Mon., 3:30-5:30 p.m., Rockefeller Park: Backgammon after school with the guidance of an expert instructor.

CHESS LESSONS, Mon., 3:45-6 p.m., Rockefeller Park: Expert instruction on the strategy of the game. Separate classes for beginners and advanced students, call 212-267-9700 to register.

GREEK AMERICAN FOLKLORE SOCIETY, Aug. 9, 6:30-8 p.m., Esplanade Plaza: An Evening of Greek music & Dancing for all ages.

INLINE SKATING, Fri.-Sun., variable times & locations: Call for information about these sessions with experiences skating instructors.

TAI CHI, Thu., 4-5 p.m., Rockefeller Park, Fri., 8:30-9:30 a.m., Esplanade Plaza: Learn the ancient Chinese martial art with a master.

TEEN DRUMMING, Tue., 4-5:30 p.m., Rockefeller Park: Join a drumming circle led by a master drummer. Improvise on African rhythms. Drums provided.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE ARTS

182 Lafayette St., 274-0986: Wed. & Thur.–WEE Artist Drop-in Program, art, music and storytelling for children ages 10 mos. to 3-and-a-half years, 10-11:30 a.m., $13.

FAITH EXCHANGE FELLOWSHIP

30 Wall St., 6th Fl., 566-4085: Mon.–Explore your hidden artistic talents with numerous mediums, free class, 6-8 p.m., 1st & 3rd Mondays of each month, free, call for more information.

MANHATTAN CHILDREN’S THEATER

380 Broadway, 252-2840: Sep. 27-Nov. 2-“Goblin Market,” by Cristina Rossetti, Sat.-Sun., noon & 2 p.m., $10-$15; call for current children’s shows.

MANHATTAN YOUTH

Various locations, 766-1104: MY Art Therapy, K-2nd Grade, Sat., 11 a.m.-noon, 3rd-5th Grade, 12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m. manhattanyouth.org.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN

One Bowling Green, 514-3730: Daily–Short films & videos for children, 11 a.m. & noon.

NEW YORK CITY FIRE MUSEUM

278 Spring St., Tue.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 212-691-1303:Classic Firefirghting equipment & art, ongoing.

NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY:

Early Childhood Resource & Information Center

66 Leroy St., 929-0815: Call about children’s programs throughout Sep.

Hudson Park

66 Leroy, 243-6876: Call about children’s programs throughout Sep.

SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM

Seaport Kids, Pier 16, Children’s Center, 212-748-8758: Sep. 6-NY Harbor Rescue Day, storytelling, arts & crafts & history, noon-4 p.m., $3-$5.

TRIBECA CLAYWORKS

19 Hudson St., 212-349-2009: Through Fall-Register now for Clay & Art classes for children including: “Story Art,” ages 3-4, creating props & objects that relate to books & themes; “Saturday Art Basics,” ages 8-14, foundation drawing & sculpture skills; Clay classes for ages 3-4, 4-5 & 4-16.