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Play Cafes in Brooklyn and Queens Where Families Can Nosh and Play

Submitted by Yuliya Geikhman on Tue, 09/21/2021 - 6:17pm

At Good Day Play Cafe, parents and caregivers can sit back in the cafe at still keep an eye on their kiddos in the play space. Photo by Louise Trapasso

Playtime and snack time seemingly go hand-in-hand, and that's especially true at these kid-friendly play cafes where parents can enjoy a cup of joe—and more—while little ones let loose. These play cafes in Brooklyn and Queens offer welcoming environments, great food, and a caffeine jolt, as well as dedicated, safe play areas for your kids. Several of them are play spaces first, and cafes second.

So turn your meal into a play date with a friend, or sit back and relax while your little one explores. Either way, you and your kids are sure to have a good time.

Check out our NYC Restaurant Guide for more great eateries, or our Play Spaces Guide for more romper rooms.

Soccer Classes for Kids in New York City

Submitted by Yuliya Geikhman on Wed, 08/18/2021 - 10:30am

Soccer Shots soccer classes focus on coaching, curriculum, and communication. Photo courtesy of Soccer Shots

Soccer is a year-round sport in NYC. If your child is ready to get in the game, consider signing them up for one of these soccer classes for kids in New York City. We've found a variety of soccer programs for budding athletes, from preschoolers just learning to kick to middle schoolers ready to master fancy footwork.

If your kid falls in love with the beautiful game, you'll find many of these local soccer organizations also offer day camps and leagues. Read on for 12 soccer classes for kids in NYC, and find more enrichment opportunities in our guide to the Best Kids Classes and Activities in New York City.

Where to Take Easter Bunny Pictures With NYC Kids in 2021

Submitted by Yuliya Geikhman on Mon, 03/15/2021 - 5:54pm

Score your tickets soon for the Barnyard Egg Hunt at The Queens County Farm Museum. Photo courtesy of the museum

With Easter just weeks away, and some semblance of normal descending on the city, the Easter Bunny is making a few appearances in New York City this spring. While he's not hopping to quite as many spots as years past, we've still found several places where NYC kids can pose for Easter Bunny pictures.

Our picks include destinations in four of the city's five boroughs and range from professional studio shots to DIY opportunities at local egg hunts. But, beware: You better hop to it. Many of these outings require reservations, so book now.

Find more seasonal fun in our Spring Fun Guide and this list of 35 things to do during a spring staycation with NYC kids.

Kiddie Science Opens in Lefferts Gardens with Classes for Kids

Submitted by Yuliya Geikhman on Sun, 02/19/2017 - 10:30am

The Brooklyn-based Kiddie Science has had a roaming presence in NYC since 2013, inspiring children wherever it set up shop. But the nonprofit tot science program finally has a permanent home.

It recently opened a STEM classes and camp spot in Prospect Lefferts Gardens in a bright and renovated space that is welcoming to all ages. The location is a work in progress with plans for outdoor gardening in the small backyard and more active experiences such as yoga in the basement.

Valentine's Day Activities for NYC Kids to Share the Love

Submitted by Yuliya Geikhman on Tue, 02/07/2017 - 3:30pm

Who said Valentine's Day cards had to feature hearts? This year, locations around NYC are offering some creative Valentine's Day workshops and events. Children can make skyscraper Valentines, develop a love for nature, take part in a self-love project, and even make pink gingerbread houses.

Read on for the scoop on the best Valentine's Day outings with kids in NYC. If something piques your interest, click through to the event listing for full details. For more fun happenings this month, check out our February GoList, and remember, our Event Calendar is full of activities and events happening every day in New York City. Search "Valentine" or "love" to find more sweet holiday fun.

10 Dual-Language and Immersion Preschools in Brooklyn

Submitted by Yuliya Geikhman on Fri, 09/02/2016 - 10:00am

Whether your child already speaks two languages or you merely want to expand their intellectual horizons, dual-language preschools can help. These schools promote knowledge and language learning in one neat package. Lucky for us, NYC is packed with immersion preschools.

We've already done a roundup of immersion preschools in Manhattan, and now we've pulled together a sampling of those in Brooklyn, the city's most populous borough. To find more preschools with dual-language programs or other preschool options, visit our NYC preschool directory.

30 Fun Ways to Get NYC Kids Ready for Back to School

Submitted by Yuliya Geikhman on Sun, 08/21/2016 - 3:00pm

Summer is ending, and with school just around the corner, we can hear the kids' groans (and parents' cheers) already. But making that leap from summer funlike water slides to the classroom chair isn't always easy. All summer we've been sharing great ways to keep the kids engaged with brainy, but fun activities through our Summer Slide Busters guide. From storytime to science experiments, we've collected plenty of activities to keep little ones busy and learning. Need book suggestions for the rest of the summer? The NYPL even shared a host of summer reading book lists for all ages, including grown-ups.

What else can you do to prepare your kids for school? Well now we're sharing 30 ideas for fun stuff to do around NYC with the rest of the summer that will get the kids' brains back in gear, from cool free drop-in classes to outdoor learning that will hardly feel like school even as they soak up a bit of biology. So read on to get started on one, five, or all of these 30 activity ideas.

NY Kids Club to Open Three New Locations in 2017

Submitted by Yuliya Geikhman on Wed, 06/22/2016 - 11:00am

NY Kids Club will open three new enrichment centers and three more of its accredited NY Preschools in January 2017, bringing to 15 the number of locations across NYC. These new tot learning spots will be situated in the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Dumbo and Cobble Hill, as well as Greenwich Village in Manhattan. Each will be equipped with state-of-the-art gymnasiums for ongoing enrichment classes and open play for members, as well as classroom space for the preschoolers.

The Dumbo location at 135 Plymouth Street in Brooklyn will house five classrooms contained within an 8,400-square-foot floor plan, while the two-story Cobble Hill location at 299 Court Street comes in at 6,000-square-feet with five classrooms. Greenwich Village's 11 Fifth Avenue location will be cozier at less than half that size and three classrooms.

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