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Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
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The New York Botanical Garden - 10:00 AM
The New York Botanical Garden - 6:00 PM
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Free Winter Demo Classes and Open Houses
As the weather turns cold and the playground is no longer an option, classes seem like a great way to schedule some fun time indoors. You can check out our Classes Guide here for lots of ideas, but in the meantime you may want to try and sample some classes and see what you like. We've rounded up trial and demo classes from lots of programs all over the city. Plus, remember that many places will let you try any class for free once. Just call and ask.
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Still Hip
Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
Though Still Hip is a resale clothing, toy, and gear shop it also has real estate within the boutique for classes. Some of their free demo class offerings: Musica Para Mi, Rolie Polie Guacamolie, Triangles, Squares and Circles, and Matisse, Monet and Me. Their website lists dates and times, and you can call or email them with questions. Demos are on January 12 and 14.
website: stillhipbrooklyn.com
phone: 718-398-0008
email: moms@stillhipbrooklyn.com
East Side West Side Music Together
Upper East and Upper West Side, NYC
Music Together is offering free demo classes with both mixed age (great for siblings or just that good old montessori approach) and intergenerational groups (with seniors at a living center or senior center). Each demo class is in a different location, but all on the Upper East Side or West Side. Check out their site for more locations and times, free demos are on Friday January 8 and Saturday, Jan. 9.
website: eswsmusictogether.com
phone: 212-496-1242
apple seeds
UWS/UES/Chelsea
apple seeds is offering free demos of their popular new music program "songs for seeds" at two uptown locations, Reebok Sports Club/NY and The Sports Club/LA. Call to sign up 212-355-5100 x4330 (UES) or 212-501-1434 (UWS). They also have demo classes at their Chelsea location for their other classes like Mandarin Treehouse and Music Together.
website: www.appleseedsnyc.com
phone: 212 792-7590
TADA!
Chelsea, NYC
Does your child belt out the soundtrack to Annie like I did as a child? Does your boy do wildly exciting and dangerous reenactments of 'Make 'em Laugh' from Singing In the Rain? Channel that energy. Check out Tada Youth Theater at their Free Winter Class Open House Event on January 9. They'll have free sample classes, complimentary snacks and more. And you get a discount if you sign up then. Space is limited so RSVP in advance via their website.
website: www.tadatheater.com
telephone: 212-252-1619
Manhattan Movement and Arts Center
MMAC is hosting an open house Saturday, January 9. Learn about their facilities and programs and save $25 if you sign up while there.
Website: manhattanmovement.com
Phone: 212-787-1178
Mandarin Seeds
Soho and Tribeca, NYC
Your child can learn to speak Mandarin through the wide range of classes offered at Mandarin Seeds. Contact them to sign up for a free demo class or check out their site for more information.
website: www.mandarinseeds.com
telephone: 212-579-3958
email: info@mandarinseeds.com
MoonSoup Early Childhood Center
Midtown East, Manhattan
Free trial Classes in January
Phone: 212-319-3222
Email: info@moonsoup.net
Jewish Museum
Upper East Side, NYC
Try a Music For Aardvarks class at The Jewish Museum. The free trial class is on Tuesday, January 12th from 10:00-10:45 am. Please note that trial classes are free, but also require registration.
website: www.thejewishmuseum.org
phone: 212-423-3225
email: schedulingcoordinator@thejm.org
92nd St Y
Upper East Side
The 92nd St Y is having a free open house for its art programs on Tuesday, Jan 19, 4-6 pm and its music programs on Sunday, Jan 24, 1-4 pm for prospective families to learn about their programs.
Website: 92y.org
Phone: 212-415-5500
Jodi's Gym
Upper East Side, NYC
For 28 years Jodi's gym has been teaching gymnastics to NYC kids. Free trial classes begin the week of January 4, call to schedule a free trial.
website:
www.jodisgym.com
telephone: 212-772-7633
More classes where you can call to schedule a free trial:
The Early Ear
Various Locations
212-877-7125
Gymboree Play & Music
Various locations
www.gymboreeclasses.com
Hands On!
Various Locations
212-628-1945
Joffrey Ballet School
Greenwich Village
212-254-8520
Three Little Birds Music
Upper East Side, Manhattan
212-744-0404
The Art Farm in The City
Upper East Side
212 410-3117
