Autumn happenings at Wave Hill

The fun never stops at Wave Hill.

The air might be chilly, but children can still meander through the gardens and create fun art projects each weekend from Nov. 10 through 29.

The weekend of Nov. 10 and 11 finds children making vibrant collage prints with all the colors of autumn.

Then, visitors celebrate corn and Native Americans on the weekend of Nov. 17 and 18 by listening to folk tales and making a doll out of corn husks.

Visit Wave Hill on Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 24 and 25, and create a wall hanging with found items from a walk through the grounds.

Family members have a chance to do some early holiday shopping on Nov. 29 from 5 to 8 pm when Wave Hill opens its doors for a very special market of hand-made goods and an evening of music (free admission).

Family Art Projects are scheduled from 10 am to 1 pm each weekend from Nov. 10 through Nov. 29.

Admission is free with admission to the grounds.

Wave Hill [W. 249th Street and Independence Avenue in Riverdale, (718) 549–3200, www.wavehill.org].

Broadway Dance Center Children and Teens

With more than 35 years of experience, Broadway Dance Center Children &amp; Teens provides young movers ages 3-18 with exceptional training. BDC delivers the finest all-around dance experience for students by offering a wide variety of styles and levels, performance opportunities, and the highest caliber dance instruction that only New York City and BDC Children &amp; Teens can provide. This studio is so much more than a training course for young dancers; it is a diverse, family-friendly community for budding creatives. It has an exemplary faculty who follow the vision to not only develop a dancer&rsquo;s love and ability in dance, but to do so in a nurturing and supportive way.

Manhattan Mandarin

Manhattan Mandarin runs the Mandarin after-school programs at over 40 schools nationwide, including St. Bernard's, Chapin, Allen-Stevenson, and Buckley. Whether in schools, students' homes, in the office, online, or on our beloved China trips, our teachers and tutors have helped hundreds of students of all ages master the Mandarin language on their own unique paths to fluency. Our philosophy has always been to make private lessons and classes perfectly tailored for each individual student. We look forward to working with you. - Jamie Keyte, Founder

Play On! Studios

Play On! Studios offers theater day camps and after-school classes on the UWS that are guaranteed to give kids a summer full of acting, music, and fun they won't soon forget! Young actors will rehearse and perform in a full production, work with professional NYC actors/teaching artists, build up their skills in a nurturing, non-competitive environment and play lots of drama games! Creative Drama Camps are perfect for kids entering grades K-4. Campers will work each week to put on a brand-new show! Each session, they will receive a script, rehearse a production, make a set and costumes, and perform their play. Kids will also play drama games, play outside (weather permitting), and have tons of fun! Musical Theater Camps are aimed at kids entering grades 4-9. In Musical Theater Performance Camp, campers put on a complete musical production in a professional NYC theater! Campers will stretch their skills with drama exercises and games, vocal coaching, field trips, and building a professional set. Our incredible teaching artists and campers come together to put on a truly remarkable show! During the school year, classes are great for beginners or more experienced actors - sing, dance, and put on a play! Whether your child is just starting out, or ready for Broadway, we&rsquo;ve got the class for them. Classes are available for grades PreK-8, after school or on Saturdays! Come play with us. &nbsp;