Youth Activities, Sept. 11 – 24, 2014

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

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, https://www.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.-5:00 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

Intellectual kids club workshop: Join the first ever literature workshop for kids at Battery Park City Library. Explore transformations in literature and drama including Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and Greek and Roman myths from Ovid’s Metamorphoses.
Ages 4-8 | Free | 4 p.m.

Teen Advisory Group: Have fun, hang out with old friends and new, and learn about books and media for teens. Refreshments will be served.
Ages 12-18 | Free | 4 p.m.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

FRESHMADE NYC
636 Broadway, 5th Floor, Suite 516, New York NY 10012 https://www.freshmadenyc.com
Trial Class: Palette Palate – A new frontier in Mommy & Me (or caregiver) Art Classes! Use your imagination, what can you create with items you find in your fridge and pantry? Explore all the arts from painting to pottery, tie dye and so much more. Registration is required, space is limited. Please contact us at 212.475.0500 or email info@freshmadenyc.com 18 months-3 years | 10:45 a.m.

THE 88th ANNUAL FEAST OF SAN GENNARO
between Canal and Houston Sts., https://www.sangennaro.org/index.htm
Although this is an annual celebration of faith, the Feast of San Gennaro is known the world over for its festive atmosphere, an 11-day event featuring religious processions and colorful parades, free musical entertainment every day, a wide variety of ethnic food delicacies, charming restaurants and cafes and even a world-famous cannoli-eating competition! The central focus of the celebration takes place every Sept. 19th, the official Saint Day when a celebratory Mass is held in Most Precious Blood Church, followed immediately by a religious procession in which the Statue of San Gennaro is carried from its permanent home in the church through the streets that comprise Little Italy.

All ages | Free | 9/11 THROUGH 9/21

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

THE SCHOLASTIC STORE
557 Broadway (Between Prince & Spring Streets, https://www.scholastic.com/sohostore/
Screening: Feel like you are swimming with dolphins during a FREE screening of “Dolphin Tale 2. “Afterward, splash in the store with a signing by Craig Hatkoff, author of “Hope for Winter” —
the story behind the movie. Seating is limited, Scholastic.com/RSVP
Ages 5+ years | Free | 11 a.m.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

HUDSON RIVER PARK
Pier 25, https://www.hudsonriverpark.org/events/series/big-city-fishing
Big City Fishing: The rods, reels, bait and instruction will be provided. Beyond teaching fishing, the program also provides participants with a first-hand opportunity to learn about river ecology and the many fish species that can be found in the river.
5+ | Free | 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

EVERY SUNDAY THROUGH 9/28

THE 88th ANNUAL FEAST OF SAN GENNARO
See 9/12

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

EVERY MONDAY AT 9:30 a.m.

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 | 4 p.m.

EVERY MONDAY AT 4:00 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.

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 PM, 7 & older EVERY MONDAY UNTIL 10/27

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

EVERY TUESDAY AT 11:30 a.m.

Picture Book Time: A librarian will read classic stories and new picture books.

All ages. | Free | 4 p.m.

EVERY TUESDAY AT 4 p.m.

Book Buddies: Teens Read to Kids: Teen Book Buddies will pair up with kids 11 and under for 15-30 minute one-on-one reading sessions on Tuesday afternoons following story time.
Ages 13-18 years| Free | 4 p.m.

Soccer for Preschoolers and Elementary Schoolers: Have fun passing, shooting & dribbling! Parks programming leaders facilitate the fun. Everybody plays! 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

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

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.

Animal Habitats: Learn about different environments such as the rainforest, desert, solar system and mountains and explore what kinds of animals and insects live there. Presented by the Children’s Museum of Manhattan.
Ages 4-7 | 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, SEPTEMBER 18

BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
Preschool Art and Art & Games: See 9/11

NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BATTERY PARK CITY BRANCH
Baby Laptime for Pre-Walkers and Teen Advisory Group: See 9/11
Bilingual Storytime: Enjoy classic stories, songs, and rhymes in English and French!
All ages | Free | Drop in | 4 p.m.

SEE/CHANGE
South Street Seaport, 19 Fulton Street, https://www.southstreetseaport.com/events/
Seaport Youthmarket: See 9/11

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE ARTS
103 Charlton St., https://cmany.org/events/drawn-to-language/
Drawn to Language: Drawn to Language is an exhibition that brings together emerging and mid-career artists whose work relates to the material qualities of language. In Drawn to Language, words are given visual form. Letters, words, or phrases are transcribed, visualized, verbalized, symbolized, morphed into patterns, scrambled, or even erased. While the works in the exhibition vary conceptually – from amusing to political to philosophical – each work is defined by its use of words to create an image, a deeper meaning, or both. All ages | Free with paid admission | 10:00 a.m.

NY KIDS CLUB: PJ PARTY
88 Leonard Street, https://www.nykidsclub.com/Open-Play-Space-For-Kids-Single-Day-Signup/667/Tribeca
Held every Friday NY Kids Club pajama parties are a one-of-a-kind thematic “after hours” celebration for children 2.5 – 8 years featuring gym exploration, art, story, cooking, games, relays, and more. All parties culminate in a disco dance party, and dinner is provided. “Mad About Science” theme on 9/19. 2.5-8 years | $48 for the first child $24 for each additional sibling | 6-9 p.m.
THE 88th ANNUAL FEAST OF SAN GENNARO
See 9/12

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

SECOND ANNUAL SIDEWALK CHALK FESTIVAL
Torly Kid, 51 Hudson Street https://torlykid.com/pages/happenings
Discover the artist in you at Torly Kid’s 2nd Annual Sidewalk Chalk Contest! Each child will be given a sidewalk frame to draw their interpretation of various famous works of art or create their very own. Drawings will be photographed and judged. Prizes will be awarded.
All ages | Free | 10:30a.m.-1p.m.

THE 88th ANNUAL FEAST OF SAN GENNARO
See 9/12

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

HUDSON RIVER PARK
Big City Fishing: See 9/14

HUDSON RIVER PARK
Hudson River Park Wild!: See 9/14

THE 88th ANNUAL FEAST OF SAN GENNARO
See 9/12

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BATTERY PARK CITY BRANCH
Baby Laptime for Pre-Walkers and Toddler Story Time: See 9/15

BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
Preschool Play and Children’s Basketball: See 9/15

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BATTERY PARK CITY BRANCH
Baby Laptime for Pre-Walkers, Picture Book Time and Book Buddies: Teens Read to Kids: See 9/16

BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
Preschool Play and Soccer for Preschoolers and Elementary Schoolers: See 9/16

FRIENDS OF THE HIGHLINE
Stargazing on the High Line: See 9/16