Local Resources
CHILDREN'S LIBRARIES:
Hudson Park Library
http://www.nypl.org/locations/hudson-park
Jefferson Market Library
http://www.nypl.org/locations/jefferson-market
Chelsea Library
https://www.nypl.org/locations/muhlenberg
SWIM CLASS
Imagine
Tribeca, UWS, Brooklyn, weekend classes
Starting at 4 months
McBurney YMCA
Weekend classes
Starting at 6 months
https://www.ymcanyc.org/mcburney
Asphalt Green
Upper East Side & BPC,Weekend classes
www.asphaltgreen.org/bpc/programs/aquatics/swim/youth-swim/0-4-swim
MOVEMENT
Gymoberee
Murray Hill, UES, UWS, Weekend classes
Starting at newborn
https://www.gymboreeclasses.com/en/booker/28796/calendar/
Kids at Work
Multiple locations
The Little Gym of Tribeca
Weekend Classes
http://www.thelittlegym.com/TribecaNY/
(Also in Tribeca & Brooklyn)
Free to be under three
UES & West Village
http://www.freetobeunderthree.com
Kidville Financial District
(also in Midtown West & UWS)
Baby Moves (Perry Street School)
RIE with Christina Cohen in the East Village
https://www.christinacohen.com
Dionne Kamara at Union Square Play
https://www.dionnesimonekamara.com
Super Soccer Stars
Multiple locations, weekend classes
Starting at 1yo
Soc Roc
Multiple locations, Weekend classes
Kids in Sports
UES, Weekend classes
Dance with Joy
Weekend classes
3-5 years old
Manhattan Youth in Tribeca
Weekend classes
Starting at 6 mos
https://www.manhattanyouth.org
Modern Martial Arts
UES, UWS, Tribeca, Midtown, Astoria, Weekend classes
Starting at 3yo
McBurney YMCA
Weekend classes
Caregiver and me classes starting at 18mos.
Starting at 3yo, including ballet, soccer & basketball
https://ymcanyc.org/locations/mcburney-ymca
NY Kids Club
Multiple locations throughout city
Starting at 2 mos old
https://nykidsclub.com/NYC-Kids-Club/location/greenwich-village
INDOOR PLAY
Hudson Park Library
http://www.nypl.org/locations/hudson-park
Kidville Financial District
(also in Midtown West & UWS)
Chelsea Piers Toddler Play
Weekend classes
https://www.chelseapiers.com/fh/drop-in/toddler-gym/
Union Square Play
NY Kids Club
Multiple locations throughout city
Classes starting at 2 mos old
https://nykidsclub.com/NYC-Kids-Club/location/greenwich-village
YOGA/PILATES/EXERCISE CLASSES
Karma Kids Yoga
Weekend classes, All ages
MUSIC/LANGUAGE CLASSES
Music Together
Various Locations, Weekend classes
For newborn+
Sip n Sing
Some Good Wine
http://www.downtownaardvarks.com/sip-n-sing.html
Downtown Aardvarcks
West Village, Tribeca, LES, BPC
http://www.downtownaardvarks.com
Ramblin Dan @ Union Square Play
From birth-12 months
Little Maestros
Various locations
Songs for Seeds
Tribeca, Chelsea, UES
For newborn+
Look Who's Talking NYC
Multiple Locations
For babies 6-24 months
https://www.lookwhostalkingnyc.com
CPR CLASS
Manhattan Birth
CLASSES FOR OLDER BABIES
Greenwich House Music Art and Play (3 years)
https://reg139.imperisoft.com/GHMS/ProgramDetail/3339323031/Registration.aspx
STORYTIMES
Strand Bookstore
Saturdays at 11am and 2pm
www.strandbooks.com/story-time
Barnes and Noble Union Square
https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2675
Books of Wonder
https://booksofwonder.com/blogs/upcoming
Barnes and Noble Tribeca
https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2255?view=calendar
Housing Works Bookstore Soho
Wednesdays at 10:30am, $5
https://www.housingworks.org/events
Nolen Library at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
https://www.metmuseum.org/events/programs/met-tours/storytime-in-nolen-library
For more storytimes that are further afield:
MUSEUMS
Children's Museum of the Art
The Wee Arts Studio for kids under 5 is a great play for kids to explore all things messy, from flubber to craypas.
http://cmany.org/classes-and-activities/studio-activities/wee-studio/
Family Programs at the Whitney
On Saturday and Sunday (check their schedule before you go!), visit their open studio for a kids art project or sign up for a Gallery Exploration tour.
http://whitney.org/Events?event_category=family_programs
Family Sunday's at The Rubin Museum of Art
Sundays are for families! Bring your family to the Museum for a Sunday afternoon full of family-friendly activities. Drop into the Education Center for some art making and stay for the family tour if you choose too.
http://rubinmuseum.org/page/family-sundays
MISC
Camp Store
ONLINE COMMUNITIES
West Village Parents
Started in 2006 as a sister group to Hudson River Park Mothers Group, WVP works
to strengthen the West Village/Chelsea parent community with an online discussion board to get the 411 on navigating parenthood locally.
HRP Mamas
The Hudson River Park Mothers Group is a social and support network for mothers who reside in Lower Manhattan
Bowery Babes
Bowery Babes is dedicated to supporting women from pregnancy through the early years of motherhood and beyond. If you are a mom or a soon to be mom who resides in Greenwich Village, Union Square, Soho, Noho, LES, Flatiron or surrounding neighborhoods, Bowery Babes welcomes you!
**Check out www.hisawyer.com/explore for an online resource that lists local classes**