THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
212-267-9700, bpcparks.org
Preschool Art: Come learn art with paper, clay, wood, and paint.
Ages 4 and under | Free, drop in | Nelson A. Rockefeller Park| 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
EVERY THURSDAY UNTIL 10/30
Art & Games: Age 5+ | Free, drop in | Nelson A. Rockefeller Park| 3:30-5:30 p.m.
EVERY THURSDAY UNTIL 10/30
SEE/CHANGE
South Street Seaport, 19 Fulton Street,
southstreetseaport.com/events/
Seaport Youthmarket: Youthmarket is a network of urban farm stands operated by neighborhood youth, supplied by local farmers, and designed to bring fresh fruits and vegetables to communities throughout New York City.
All ages | 12 p.m.-5 p.m. until November 20th
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BATTERY PARK CITY BRANCH
175 North End Ave, 212-790-3499, nypl.org/locations/battery-park-city
Baby Laptime for Pre-Walkers: Enjoy simple stories, lively songs and rhymes, and meet other babies in the neighborhood. Limited to 25 babies and their caregivers; first-come first-served.
Ages 0-18 months | Free |11:30 a.m.
EVERY THURSDAY AT 11:30 a.m.
Music Makers and Story Shakers: Listen to a story and create a hands-on musical project. In this four-week series we will “travel” to four different points on the globe and create musical instruments from those countries.. Limited to 15 children, first-come, first-served.
Ages 4-8 | Free | 4 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10
DOWNTOWN NEW YORK GHOST TOURS
Meet at Wall Street (Exact location given once tickets are purchased)
Get in a spooky Halloween mood by exploring cemeteries, haunted sites and the dark back alleys of the oldest neighborhood in New York. Walk with the restless spirits of those driven to madness after the Great Stock Market crash. Don’t lose your head as you try to spot the famous horseman of Kipp’s Bay. Finally, to prove you “ain’t afraid of no ghosts,” drop into one of the filming sites of “Ghostbusters 2”. The tour lasts approximately 90 mins.
All ages | $25 – adult, free for kids | Tours 5:30 and 7:30 pm
NY KIDS CLUB: PJ PARTY
88 Leonard Street,
nykidsclub.com/Open-Play-Space-For-Kids-Single-Day-Signup/667/Tribeca
NY Kids Club Pajama Parties: A one-of-a-kind thematic “after hours” celebration for children featuring gym exploration, art, story, cooking, games, relays, and more. All parties culminate in a disco dance party and dinner. “Peter Pan” theme on 10/10.
2.5-8 years | $48 for the first child $24 for each additional sibling | 6-9 p.m.
EVERY Friday
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BATTERY PARK CITY BRANCH
175 North End Ave, 212-790-3499, nypl.org/locations/battery-park-city
Toddler Story Time: A librarian shares lively picture books, finger plays, and action songs with toddlers and their caregivers.
Ages 12-36 months | Free |10:30 a.m.
SEE/CHANGE
South Street Seaport, 19 Fulton Street,
southstreetseaport.com/events/
Fulton Stall Market: The Fulton Stall Market marks a return of its local farmer and artisan market to Fulton Street at the Seaport.
All ages | Free
12th ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE NEW YORK
Citywide, ohny.org/weekend/overview
Celebrating the city’s architecture and design, the 12th Annual Open House New York Weekend will once again unlock the city, allowing New Yorkers and tourists alike access to hundreds of sites, talks, tours, performances and family activities in neighborhoods throughout the five boroughs. From private residences and historic landmarks, to hard hat tours and sustainable skyscrapers, OHNY gives you rare access into the extraordinary architecture of New York City.
All ages | Free | various times
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12
OPEN HOUSE NEW YORK WEEKEND FAMILY FESTIVAL
See 10/11 for info
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
212-267-9700, bpcparks.org
Preschool Play: Interactive play on the lawn. Toys, books, and play equipment provided.
Ages 4 and under | Free | Drop in | Wagner Park | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | EVERY MONDAY
Children’s Basketball: Adjustable height hoops and fun drills to improve skills. Close-toed shoes required.
Ages 5 – 6 | Free | Drop in | Rockefeller Park | 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., 5-6 year olds,
4:30 to 5:30 p.m., 7 & older
EVERY MONDAY UNTIL 10/27
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BATTERY PARK CITY BRANCH
175 North End Ave, 212-790-3499, nypl.org/locations/battery-park-city
Baby Laptime for Pre-Walkers: Enjoy simple stories, lively songs and rhymes, and meet other babies in the neighborhood. Limited to 25 babies and their caregivers; first-come first-served.
Ages 0-18 months | Free |11:30 a.m.
EVERY TUESDAY AT 11:30 a.m.
“Sesame Street” Party: Dress up like your favorite “Sesame Street” character and join us for a story and crafts followed by an Elmo movie.
All ages, but 2-5 will have most fun. | Free | 4 p.m.
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
212-267-9700, bpcparks.org
Preschool Play: Interactive play on the lawn. Toys, books, and play equipment provided.
Ages 4 and under | Free | Drop in | Wagner Park | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Soccer for Preschoolers and Elementary Schoolers: Have fun passing, shooting & dribbling! Parks programming leaders facilitate the fun. Closed-toe shoes required.
Free | Drop in | Nelson A. Rockefeller Park
2:30 – 3:15 p.m., 3-4 year olds
3:30 – 4:15 p.m., 5 to 7 year olds
4:30 – 5:30 p.m., 8 to 11 year olds
EVERY TUESDAY THROUGH 10/28
FRIENDS WASHINGTON MARKET PARK
Greenwich Street between Duane and Chambers,
washingtonmarketpark.org/events/childrens-tennis-clinics/
Children’s Tennis Clinics: Grouped by age, children receive instruction from the tennis pros — this year from Super Duper Tennis.
Ages 7-10 | Free | 3 -5 p.m.
3- 4 p.m. 7-8 year old olds
4 -5 p.m. is for 9-10 year olds
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BATTERY PARK CITY BRANCH
175 North End Ave, 212-790-3499, nypl.org/locations/battery-park-city
Toddler Story Time: A librarian will share lively picture books, finger plays, and action songs with toddlers and their caregivers.
Ages 18-36 months | Free | 10:30 a.m.
EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 10:30 a.m.
Bilingual Birdies Mandarin: This Fall Bilingual Birdies takes you on a journey to honor the changing colors of the leaves, celebrate different fruits for the harvest, explore the sun and the moon, and learn about various modes of transportation. Bilingual musicians teach theme-related vocabulary through live music, dance, and puppetry.
All ages | Free | 4 p.m.
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
Wagner Park, 212-267-9700, bpcparks.org
Preschool Play: Interactive play on the lawn. Toys, books, and play equipment provided.
Ages 4 and under | Free | Drop in | Wagner Park | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Wednesdays at Teardrop: Come enjoy lawn games and art projects. Art supplies provided.
Ages 5 and up | Free | Drop in | Teardrop Park | 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
EVERY WEDNESDAY UNTIL 10/29
Drop-in Chess: Play chess and get pointers from an expert.
Ages 5 – 15 | Free | Drop in | Rockefeller Park | 3:30 – 5 p.m.
EVERY WEDNESDAY UNTIL 10/24
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
Preschool Art and Art & Games: See 10/9 for info
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BATTERY PARK CITY BRANCH
Baby Laptime for Pre-Walkers and Music Makers and Story Shakers: See 10/9 for info
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17
LAVENDER BLUES MUSIC: MUSIC & MOVEMENT FOR BABIES AND TODDLERS
28 Washington Street, lavenderbluesmusic.com/home.html,
Lavender Blues is an intimate music & movement session for babies and toddlers. During the 40 minute sessions kids, build awareness and control of their body, develop social and coordination skills — all while singing, dancing and having fun.
Ages 1-4 years old | $15 | 10:15 a.m. and 3:15 p.m.
DOWNTOWN NEW YORK GHOST TOURS
See 10/10 for info
NY KIDS CLUB: PJ PARTY
See 10/10 for info
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BATTERY PARK CITY BRANCH
Toddler Story Time: See 10/11 for info
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
Wagner Park, 212-267-9700, bpcparks.org
Bird watching:
Join a birder/naturalist to learn about the birds that nest and rest in the parks. Binoculars and field guides for adults and children are available. Novice and experienced birders welcome!
All ages | Free | Wagner Park | 11 a.m.
HARVEST FEST AND SQUARE DANCE
Battery Urban Farm, State Street and Pearl Street
thebattery.org
This event will feature lots of games, a potato sack race, cooking demonstrations and tastings from Whole Foods Market and the Chefs Consortium, a community bake-off, live music from New Carolina and the Calamity Janes, and a big square dance with NYC Barn Dancing’s Dave Harvey and the Calamity Janes! Food and drinks will be available for purchase from Shore Soup, GoGo Grill, and Table Green.
All ages | Free | 12 p.m. -6:30 p.m.
SEE/CHANGE
South Street Seaport, 19 Fulton Street
southstreetseaport.com/events/
Taste of the Seaport: A downtown festival benefitting Spruce Street School and Peck Slip School.
All ages | $40 for 5 Tastes, Family pack of 20 tastes for $125 | 11 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
DOWNTOWN NEW YORK GHOST TOURS
See 10/10 for info
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19
PICKLE DAY
Orchard Street between Delancey and E. Houston
lowereastside.org/special-events/pickle-day/
LES Pickle Day will be returning to the Lower East Side for another fun and fascinating year of pickles, pickles, pickles and more pickles! Orchard Street between East Houston and Delancey Streets will be covered in 20+ picklers, 30+ local food and fashion vendors, activities, DJs, live music and our fabulous friends over at Fantasy Grandma!
All ages | Free | 12-5 p.m.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BATTERY PARK CITY BRANCH
Baby Laptime for Pre-Walkers and Toddler Story Time: See 10/13 for info
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
Preschool Play and Children’s Basketball: See 10/13 for info
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BATTERY PARK CITY BRANCH
Baby Laptime for Pre-Walkers and Picture Book Time: See 10/14 for info
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
Preschool Play and Soccer for Preschoolers and Elementary Schoolers: See 10/14 for info
FRIENDS WASHINGTON MARKET PARK
Children’s Tennis Clinics: See 10/14 for info
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BATTERY PARK CITY BRANCH
Toddler Story Time and Bilingual Birdies Mandarin: See 10/15 for info
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
Preschool Play, Wednesdays at Teardrop and Drop-in Chess: See 10/15 for info
