FRIDAY, JUNE 6
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
North of Battery Park, off Battery Place, 212-267-9700, bpcparks.org
Sunset Singing Circle: Sing together! Share rounds and folk songs. Led by folk singer Terre Roche.
Ages: all
Free|
7-8:30pm
SATURDAY, JUNE 7
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BATTERY PARK CITY BRANCH
175 North End Ave, 212-790-3499, nypl.org/locations/battery-park-city
Toddler Story Time:
Ages 18-36 months
Free |
10:30 a.m.
BARNES & NOBLE
97 Warren Street, 212-587-5389
Children’s Storytime:
Free
2 p.m.
Artists and very young assistant were putting the finishing touches Sunday on the artistic mini golf course that opens Sat., June 7 on Governors Island (govisland.nyc.gov) as part of the Figment art fest. The golf and popular TreeHouse will be open all summer.
SUNDAY, JUNE 8
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Park, 212-267-9700, bpcparks.org
Almost Summer Celebration: Enjoy a multicultural celebration featuring an exciting pop-rock concert by Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could. Enjoy Hoop of Life Native American dances by Ty Defoe, and a storytelling performance of The Hatseller and the Monkeys by Play Me A Story. Art activities
All ages
Free
11:00am-2:00pm
MONDAY, JUNE 9
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: Limited to 25 babies and their caregivers; first-come first-served.
Ages 0-18 months
Free
9:30 a.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.
Children’s Basketball: Adjustable height hoops and fun drills to improve skills. Close-toed shoes required.
Ages 5 – 6
Free. Drop in.
Rockefeller Park
Mon. until Oct. 27, 3:30 to 4:30 PM, 5-6 year olds,
4:30 to 5:30 PM, 7 & older
HUDSON RIVER PARK TRUST
212-627-2020, https://www.hudsonriverpark.org/events/series/story-pirates
Story Pirates: The Story Pirates sing, dance and improv their way through never-before (and never-again) seen adventures.
Ages: All ages\
Free
Hudson River Park – Pier 25
6:15pm
TUESDAY, JUNE 10
Soccer for Preschoolers and Elementary Schoolers: Have fun passing, shooting & dribbling! Parks programming leaders facilitate the fun. Everybody plays! Closed-toe shoes required.
Every Tuesday, from May 6 to October 28
Free. Drop in.
Nelson A. Rockefeller Park
2:30 – 3:15 PM, 3-4 year olds
3:30 – 4:15 PM, 5 to 7 year olds
4:30 – 5:30 PM, 8 to 11 year olds
Young Sprouts Gardening: An introduction to organic gardening for children 3-5 years old with accompanying adults. Learn to plant and do nature projects. Space is limited. Ages: 3-5 years old
Free
Nelson A. Rockefeller Park
3:15pm-3:45pm
THE FRIENDS OF WASHINGTON MARKET PARK
Chambers Street at West Street, in tennis courts, info@washingtonmarketpark.org, https://www.washingtonmarketpark.org/events/childrens-tennis-clinic
Children’s Tennis Clinics: The Friends of Washington Market Park organizes free tennis clinics for children. Grouped by age, children receive instruction from the tennis pros — this year from Super Duper Tennis. No reservations are necessary — the first 20 children to arrive at the courts for each time slot will be able to participate.
3-4pm is for children aged 7-8 year olds
4-5pm is for children aged 9-10 year olds
Free
3-5pm
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY CHATHAM SQUARE BRANCH
33 East Broadway, 212-964-6598, nypl.org/locations/chatham-square
After-School Science Club at Chatham Square Library: Build a Bristle Bot Robot. Limited to 15 children.
Ages 5 – 12
Free. Jun. 10 – Investigate Pillbugs
3:30 – 5 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
Wagner Park, 212-267-9700, bpcparks.org
Wednesdays at Teardrop: Come enjoy lawn games and art projects. Art supplies provided.
Ages 5 and up.
Free. Drop in.
Wed. until Oct. 29
Teardrop Park
3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Drop-in Chess: Play chess and get pointers from an expert.
Ages 5 – 15
Free. Drop in.
Rockefeller Park
Wed. until Oct. 24, 3:30 – 5 p.m.
SEE CHANGE
Front/Row Stage, https://www.southstreetseaport.com/events/#
Wednesdays with Bilingual Birdies: Every Wednesday this summer, join Bilingual Birdies at the Seaport. Bilingual Birdies is a foreign language program for kids that will teach Spanish (June), French (July), and Mandarin (August) through live music, movement, dance, puppetry, and theatre-based games.
Free
1:30pm and 2:30pm
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
Jun. 11 at 10:30 a.m.
Gross Biology: Discover what is inside you, how the body works hard to keep you healthy, and why it is important to make healthy choices.
Ages 5 and up
Free
4 p.m.
THURSDAY, JUNE 12
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
Nelson A. Rockefeller Park, 212-267-9700, bpcparks.org
Preschool Art: Come learn art with paper, clay, wood, and paint.
Ages 4 and under
Free. Drop in
Thursdays until Oct. 30, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Art + Games: After school art activities and games.
Ages 5 and up
Free
Nelson A. Rockefeller Park
3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BATTERY PARK CITY BRANCH
175 North End Ave (at Murray Street), 212-790-3499, nypl.org/locations/battery-park-city
Baby Laptime for Pre-Walkers: Limited to 25 babies and their caregivers; first-come first-served.
Ages 0-18 months
11:30 a.m.
Slumber Party at the Library: Bedtime story session and show-and-tell. Bring your pajamas.
All ages
Free
6 p.m.
FRIDAY, JUNE 13
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
North of Battery Park, off Battery Place, 212-267-9700, bpcparks.org
Sunset Singing Circle
Sing together! Share rounds and folk songs. Led by folk singer Terre Roche.
Ages: all
Free
7-8:30pm
SATURDAY, JUNE 14
TRIBECA TRUST
Varick St. between Franklin and Leonard Sts., 646-450-6774, volunteer@tribecatrust.org
Saturday Stroll & Plaza Event: Enjoy children’s art programs, a dancing workshop, musical performances (bring your own instrument), and coffee and treats provided by the Square Diner.
All ages
Free
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BATTERY PARK CITY BRANCH
175 North End Ave, 212-790-3499, nypl.org/locations/battery-park-city
Father’s Day Party: Bring your dad or favorite grown up to the library to listen to a story, enjoy coffee and juice, and make a special Father’s Day craft to take home.
All ages
Free
11 – 11:30 a.m.
MONDAY, JUNE 16
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.
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
212-267-9700, bpcparks.org
Children’s Basketball: Adjustable height hoops and fun drills to improve skills. Close-toed shoes required.
Ages 5 – 6
Free. Drop in.
Rockefeller Park
Mon. until Oct. 27, 3:30 to 4:30 PM, 5-6 year olds,
4:30 to 5:30 PM, 7 & older
TUESDAY, JUNE 17
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
Nelson A. Rockefeller Park, 212-267-9700, bpcparks.org
Young Sprouts Gardening: An introduction to organic gardening for children 3-5 years old with accompanying adults. Learn to plant and do nature projects. Space is limited. Ages: 3-5 years old
Free
3:15pm-3:45pm
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18
THE FRIENDS OF WASHINGTON MARKET PARK
Chambers Street, info@washingtonmarketpark.org, https://www.washingtonmarketpark.org/events/summer-concert-series/
The Friends of the Washington Market Park Concert Series: The Friends of Washington Market Park produce a series of family friendly concerts. Wednesday, June 18th at 5pm… DJ Kai Song – www.facebook.com/DJKaiSong
Ages: All
Free
3-5:30pm
