During the month of September, many kids' classes venues host open houses and offer trial classes and other special offers in order to allow families to try out different classes and see which is right for them. We'll be adding to the list as we hear about more special offers, so check back! (And if you're a venue and are hosting an open house or offering trial classes, let us know and we'll be glad to add you to the list.)

92nd Street Y SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
OPEN HOUSES

92nd Street Y School of the Arts offers a wide variety of art, dance and music classes for kids from preschool through teen. Faculty members are professionals in their fields, and facilities include state-of-the-art equipment and studios. Families are invited to stop by one of the following Open Houses to tour the facilities and meet the teachers:

ART OPEN HOUSE
Sun, Sep 12, 10 am-3:30 pm, FREE
Tue, Sep 14, 4-6 pm, FREE

DANCE OPEN HOUSE
Sun, Sep 12, 10 am-2:20 pm, FREE

MUSIC OPEN HOUSE
Sun, Sep 12, 1-4 pm, FREE

ABC Do-Re-ME!
On September 7th, 13th, 14th, and 15th, ABC Do-Re-ME! is offering trial classes at various locations, including Hell’s Kitchen, Upper West Side, Upper East Side, East Village and Midtown. Kids can try out classes like Musical Playdate, Kindermusik and more. For more info, visit abcdoreme.com.

Applause New York City
Home of Rock-n-Roll Babies, Broadway Babies and Superstars
Applause NYC offers trial classes all semester. Call 212-717-0703 to sign up to try their Broadway Babies, Rock 'n' Roll Babies, a Little Stars or Stars classes. For more info, email info@applauseny.com  or visit applauseny.com.

Ballet Academy East
BAE is offering free trial classes in both modern dance for ages 3-5 and Zumba for adults during the week of September 20. Space is limited; RSVP required. To reserve, call 212-410-9140 or email info@baenyc.com.

Carousel of Languages
The Carousel of Languages is hosting an Opening Party on Monday, September 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. They also offer trial classes for new families—call 212-501-8524 to schedule.

Chelsea Piers
Chelsea Piers BlueStreak Sports Training Center is offering a FREE TRIAL session in their 2-hour hockey, soccer and basketball programs or a 1.5 hr trial session in their running and acceleration program. Every trial session begins with a 15 minute dynamic warm-up followed by sport-specific speed work on the high-speed treadmills, then athletes work on agility training and finish off the 2 hour programs with 40 minutes of individualized skill development. There is a strict 5-to-1 athlete-to-coach ratio to ensure individualized attention in all sessions. Call to schedule a free trail class 212-336-6123. Ages 9 and up.

CP Building Blocks at Chelsea Piers
Wednesday, September 8
6:00pm – 7:00pm
The Field House at Chelsea Piers is proud to announce the launch of CP Building Blocks, an enrichment program for children with developmental needs from ages 18 months to 5 years. Classes target language development, cognition, motor development and socialization. Classes are one hour long with 40 minutes devoted to a new language concept and practicing its use through gross and fine motor activities, story time, music, cooking and more. During the last 20 minutes, children participate in a sports class--soccer, baseball, gymnastics--with the Special Education teacher who has already built a relationship with the child. The CP Building Blocks early intervention program allows children to start at 18 months, giving parents tools, a community and a social outlet. Please RSVP to Mollie Marcoux at marcom@chelseapiers.com by September 7. Meet at the Field House on September 8 at 6:00pm.

Eastside Westside Music Together
Join Eastside Westside Music Together for a FREE Open House at Go Fish! Stop by and learn more about their early childhood music education programs. For children ages 0-4 and those who love them! September 9, 2:00pm to 5:30pm. Go Fish!, 220 East 86th Street. Demo classes will be held at 2:30pm and 4:30pm.

Gymtime Rhythm & Glues
FREE TINY TOTS TRIAL CLASS:
Specifically designed with the younger child in mind, Tiny Tots (for ages 7-18 months) welcomes moms, dads and caregivers to join the experience of early motor exploration and social skill development. Tiny Tots will also introduce you and your child to basic sign language. Families can join them this fall in their brand new facility! Families who choose to register will be entitled to unlimited complimentary open gym.
Offer is limited to one tiny tot trial class per child, per family for Fall 2010 Semester

FREE TRIAL GYMNASTICS CLASS: Taking place in Gymtime’s brand new state of the art gym, this class (for ages 3 and up) teaches gymnastics skills, strength and coordination under the guidance of highly trained coaches. Offer limited to one trial gymnastics class per child, per family.  Offer valid for non-gymtime members only for Fall 2010 Semester

GRAND REOPENING SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY PROGRAMMING–TRIAL CLASSES STARTING AT $30 PER CLASS: This limited time offer is valid for Fall 2010 semester only.
Gymtime invites families of children 18 months-8 years to join them on Saturdays this fall. Take individual classes or spend the morning there and create your own combination! Choose from: Cross Trainers, Music, Music/Gym Combo, Fabulous Foodies, Chef/Gym Combo, Lil Crickets, Lil Sports, Art, Crickets, Sports and Gymnastics, Girls’ Gymnastics, Boys’ Gymnastics. Pricing starts at $30 per class for a 45-60 minute class. Call 212-861-7732 for more details and pricing.

Hola! A Playgroup In Spanish
Families can try the Thursday Mommy and Me class for children 18 months-3.5 years for free on the first day of class. Thursday, September 16, 10:30-11:30am. Held at the East 19th Street location (Hola! Playgroup at Watch Me Grow, 319 19th Street). RSVP to info@holaplaygroup.com.

Jazz At Lincoln Center’s WeBop
Families can try a WeBop  trial class on Saturday September 11, 2010 or Sunday September 19, 2010.
9:30am-10:15am Hipsters (8-16 months)
10:30am-11:15am Stompers (2-3 years)
11:30am-12:15pm Scatters (walking- 23 months)
12:30-1:15pm Gumbo Group (3-5 years)
2:00pm-2:45pm Stompers (2-3 years)
3:00pm- 3:45pm Syncopators (4-5 years)
RSVP by emailing your name, child’s name, class you wish to attend, and email address to webop@jalc.org or calling 212-258-9835. You will receive an email confirmation within three business days.

Jodi’s Gym
Jodi’s Gym is offering free sample classes during the month of September—call 212-772-7633 to schedule your free class.

Karma Kids Yoga
Karma Kids is offering free trial classes in Come Play Gloga (a glow-in-the-dark yoga class), Mom & Baby Yoga, Parent & Child, and Kids 4-7 Years, CircusYoga and more at their various locations, including Moomah in Tribeca and the Brooklyn Dojo. For a complete schedule, call 646-638-1444 or email downdog@karmakidsyoga.com.

NYC Elite Gymnastics
Kids can attend trial classes in classes where space is available. Call 212-289-8737 to schedule.

Loop Of The Loom
Loop of the Loom will hold Open Houses on Friday, September 10 from noon-6pm and Saturday, September 11 from noon-6pm. Children 7-14 years old can take a free 20 minute trial class. Enroll on the day of the Open House and receive 15% off tuition!

Piano Teacher USA
Not sure if your child is really interested in learning the piano, but still want him or her to try? Piano Teacher USA offers a 50% off trial lesson, no commitment, no contract. In addition, lessons are held at your home so you don't have to bother with the hassle of commuting. For more information visit pianoteacherusa.com, call 888-222-3098, or email info@pianoteacherusa.com.

The School at Steps
The School at Steps is offering trial classes during the month of September for their Young Dancers (ages 2-6) and Technique Program (ages 6-18). The trial class fee is $35.00. If the student registers within the month of taking a trial class, the fee will be applied towards tuition. For class options and times, visit stepsnyc.com and click on The School at Steps or call (212) 874-3678.

Scribble Press
Scribble Press will be holding an open house for parents and teachers to learn about their classes on Wednesday, Sept. 15 from 4-6 p.m. at the store, 1624 1st Avenue. Free trial classes are available with advance reservation, subject to availability, for new students in the first week of any session.

Super Soccer Stars
Families can learn all about the programs offered at Super Soccer Stars at their 10 Year Anniversary Blowout Bash on October 16 from 2-5 p.m. Plus, enjoy food, beverages, face painting, arts and crafts and soccer activities! Dalton Physical Education Center, 200 E 87th Street.

Photo: A Pre-Tap class at The School at Steps; photo by Rosalie O'Connor.