We will be updating our list of fall trial classes and open house events throughout the month of September–if you work with an awesome NYC kids’ venue, please email Mia Weber (mweber@manhattanmedia.com) for information on having your event or class listed here!
74th Street MAGIC
Please come for a day filled with fun at MAGIC’s Fall Open House om Sunday, September 8, 2013, from 11am-2pm. There will be fun and games for the whole family plus…rock out at Mad Science’s amazing show Sounds like Science, presented at 11:30am and again at 1:00pm. Meet their dedicated teachers, tour our facility and don’t forget to enter to win a FREE 45 minute or 1 hour fall semester class. 74magic.com
apple seeds
apple seeds will be having free demo classes at both of their locations during the week of September 9, 2013. Just call to sign up. They have music, ballet, art, movement, science and construction classes for newborn-5 years. appleseedsplay.com
ArtXplorers for ArtMuse
On Friday September 6, 2013, from 11-1pm ArtXplorers for ArtMuse presents a fun interactive art adventure tour at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Based on the book “The Museum” about a little girl who discovers art at a museum. For ages 4-7 years old under 6 years old must be accompanied by an adult), limited to 10 children. Plus, get an exclusive 30% discount of $45 per child/adult pair on this special trial class! ArtMuseny.com; ArtXplorers.com
Asphalt Green
Asphalt Green will be offering free demo classes throughout the fall at both their Upper East Side Campus (555 East 90th Street)—including a small group demo trial week from September 9-14—and their new Battery Park City campus (212 North End Ave). Visit asphaltgreen.org for more info.
The Ballet Club
Students are welcome to take a trial class at The Ballet Club for any of the classes on the schedule for the Children’s Creative Dance Club Division before registering for the term. Students who are interested in the Performing Arts Pre-Professional Division may take a trial/placement class – please call 917-281-1030 to schedule. theballetclub.com
Ballet Academy East
BAE is offering free Modern Class Trials for ages 3-5, September 23-29, 2013. Come and try BAE’s fun and creative modern dance class for free. Students ages 3-5 explore various kinds of movement through guided improvisation and are introduced to basic vocabulary and steps using several different modern techniques. The class emphasizes confidence-building along with the joy of new discoveries through movement. balletacademyeast.com
Bilingual Birdies
On Monday, September 16, 9:30-10:15am, check out a demo Spanish Class from Bilingual Birdies. Enjoy a free demo class exclusive for New York Family readers only! Come learn new words in Spanish through live music. Awesome bilingual musicians will rock your little one’s world! Learn through music, movement, puppetry and more! Class ends with a bubble dance party. Must mention New York Family to get enroll in free demo. Call 212.255.2050 or check out bilingualbirdies.com for more info.
Bright Kids NYC
Check out Bright Kids NYC’s parent-only open house events—one on September 18, 2013, at 6:30pm at 177 E 87 street, Suite 402; and one on September 19, 2013 at 6:30pm at 225 Broadway, Suite 1504. RSVP by September 16, as space is limited. Light refreshments will be served, and at the open houses you can: tour the tutoring facility, meet tutors, learn about fall programs, try out Bright Kids’ learning tablets, preview the company’s newest publications, and enter a raffle for a chance to win a diagnostic, practice test, or deck of Skill Builder Cards. brightkidsnyc.com
The Craft Studio
The Craft Studio will be hosting a free open house and trial for their Rockin’ with Andy class on September 11, 2013 from11am-12pm. The class includes plenty of arts and crafts, which are followed by music by Rockin’ with Andy, the #1 Infant/Toddler Performer in NYC. Andy rocks out to all the popular kid tunes and many adult favorites as well. This class is for children ages 10 months through 3.5 years. craftstudionyc.com
Church Street School for Music and Art
On Saturday, September 21. 2013, from 10am-4pm, Church Street School will hold an open house. All activities will be free that day, including Music & Movement classes, Group Piano or Guitar Lessons, and Open Art projects all morning. In the afternoon there will be musical performances by current students and faculty. The activities and performances are for all ages, except the instrumental lessons which are for 5 years and older. Reservations are not needed, but if early classes fill up, interested parties will have to wait for a later class. Church Street School also offers free trials of all their programs throughout the school year, providing space is available. churchstreetschool.org
Chelsea Piers
Chelsea Piers would like to offer one trail CP Champs class in September/October at 20% off for New York Family readers exclusively. Customers will have to mention New York Family in order to receive the discount. Usually the classes go for $70 for a 3-hour session. chelseapiers.com
Citibabes
Join Citibabes for a 14-day trial membership that includes two complimentary children’s classes! Your trial membership also includes two complimentary childminding hours and one complimentary yoga class. Trial membership will end on Sunday, September 29, 2013 with a huge Fall Festival party! Starting Monday, September 16, experienceall of Citibabes’ wonderful amenities. Attend their workshops, use their fitness studio, experience children’s classes, and enjoy our events, concerts and more! To view schedules, please visit citibabes.com or email soho@citibabes.com.
Collina Italiana
On Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at4pm, Collina Italiana is offering a trial of its Girotondo class for ages 3-5. Kids learn Italian through play and activities: games, songs, dances, story telling, and film (Disney movies in Italian). Participation in multiple arts and crafts projects also reinforces the children’s Italian language skills. Lastly, La Merenda (snack time) allows children the opportunity to converse on food routines in Italiano. Space is limited RSVP by Tuesday, September 10. collinaitaliana.com
Diller-Quaile School of Music
Diller-Quaile is offering a free trial of their Early Childhood Music Class on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, from 10-10:45am. Prospective students (ages 4-24 months of age) and their accompanying adults will experience the joy of music through movement, singing, storytelling, and playing instruments. Class features a professional pianist and multiple teachers. Please contact Dorothy Appleton at 212-369-1484, ext. 43 or dappleton@diller-quaile.org to reserve a place.
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Eastside Westside Music Together
Since 1993, Eastside Westside Music Together has brought families closer together through fun, engaging, developmentally appropriate community music making. If you haven’t experienced one of their classes or haven’t been in our program for a while, EWMT invite you to attend a free demonstration class and learn what makes them stand out in a sea of early childhood programs. Join EWMT and be a part of something special. ESWSMusicTogether.com
Fukasa Kai
Fukasa Kai is offering a free trial Karate class for kids ages 4.5-6, on Monday, September 9 and Thursday, September 12, 2013 from 3:15- 4pm. There will also be a free trial Self-Defense class for ages 7-13 years on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 from 4:30-5:15pm at the World Yoga Center. Call 917-640-5294 to make your reservation and for information regarding other free trial class opportunities. fukasakai.com
The Gramercy Park Infant Toddler Center with NYC Preschool of the Arts
The Gramercy Park Infant Toddler Center with NYC Preschool of the Arts will have an Open House on October 17, 2013 at 5:30pm at 121 West 19th Street. RSVP is required: contact openhouse@nycpreschool.org or 212-366-5053 for details. The preschool serves children 6 months to 3 years. They are a Jewish school that utilizes a reggio-inspired curriculum. nycpreschool.org
¡HOLA! A Playgroup in Spanish
¡HOLA! will be offering free trial classes for their Fall Session (which runs September 16, 2013 through January 31, 2014) September 9-13, 2013. Free trial options include: ¡HOLA! Toddler on Tuesday September 10, from 10:30-11:15am; ¡HOLA! Two’s-Threes on Tuesday September 10 from 4-4:45pm; ¡HOLA! for Toddler through Two’s on Friday September 13 from 10:30-11:15am; ¡HOLA! After school for ages 3-5 on Thursday September 12 from 3:30-5pm and on Wednesday September 11 from 4-5pm; and the brand new ¡HOLA! After school for Kindergarten and First Grade on Wednesday September 11 from 4-5pm. Visit holaplaygroup.com for locations and info, and email info@holaplaygroup.com to RSVP for a trial.
I’m Bilingual
I’m Bilingual is offering a Spanish Fiesta Open House and Trial Classes on September 10, from 5-6:30pm to announce their partnership with Instituto Cervantes NY, the largest Spanish institute in the world. There will be Spanish Trial Classes for ages 0-10, plus Spanish wine, cheese, churros and tango demo for adults! RSVP to info@imbilingual.com and visit imbilingual.com for location details and more info.
Jazz at Lincoln Center
JALC will be hosting an open house on September 9, 2013. Plus, this Swing University kicks off the 2013-14 education season with a free public open house featuring a performance by Terry Waldo and the Gotham City Band on September 9, 2013, at 6pm, at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Visit jalc.org/swingu or contact swingu@jalc.org and 212-258-9922 for more information.
Joffrey Ballet School
All new students at JoffreyBallet School must attend a placement class for evaluation and level assignment. The purpose is to evaluate your child’s technique level and provide an accurate level assignment. The free young dancer placement class will be Sunday,September 8, 2013, from 1:00-2:30pm. Registration is 30 minutes prior to the class, and dancers should wear pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and a black leotard. Level Placement will be distributed to each dancer at the end of the class. joffreyballetschool.com
Karma Kids Yoga
Check out a free Trial Mom & Baby Pilates class from Karma Kids on Monday, September 16th,11:15am-12:15pm. Spend a special hour bonding with your pre-crawler while safely and effectively strengthening your deepest core muscles. You will learn the best way to access your “inner corset” while moving through a series of Pilates exercises designed to enhance well being, lengthen, and tone. Baby will blossom in this safe and supportive environment, where gentle touch and social atmosphere encourage play and progress. All levels welcome. karmakidsyoga.com
Kids At Art
Kids at Art offers a 1-time trial classes for kids of all ages. Check their fun-filled class schedule and let them know which class you’d like to road-test. kidsatart.com
Kids At Work
Kids at Work is running a free trial program for new clients only, throughout September. Kids at Work features an all drop-in schedule of classes and activities for ages infant through age 5. Register for a class package and attend any class, any day, any time with a reservation. To attend a free trial simply click here to be redirected to the reservation system. kidsatworknyc.com
Kids in Sports
Come take a free trial class with Kids In Sports this fall in one of our Multi-Sport classes which are specifically designed for all age levels. These classes teach the fundamentals of Baseball, Basketball, Floor Hockey, Football, Soccer and Volleyball. Multi-sport classes also include a fitness and cooperative games segment. kidsinsports.com
Let’s Gogh Art
From September 9-18, Let’s Gogh Art will be offering free trial classes as well as half-price trial classes. On September 9, try Story Art-Ventures and Let’s Gogh Dance for free, and receive a discounted semester rate if you sign up after the trial. On September 11, try Munchkins & Masterpieces and Story Art-Ventures for half price ($20). On September 12, try Story Art-Ventures, Munchkins & Masterpieces, and Let’s Gogh Dance for free, and receive a discounted semester rate if you sign up after the trial. On September 16, try Where the Wild Things Art and Story Art-Ventures at half price. On September 17, try Munchkins & Masterpieces and Paint, Scribble, Wiggle & Giggle at half price. On September 18, try Where the Wild Things Art and Story Art-Ventures for half price. Times and locations vary so be sure to check out nyletsgoghart.com for details and class descriptions.
Lil Yogis
Lil Yogis is happy to offer a first full week of classes free trials for all new customers this September–including trials of their Yoga Hip Hop classes, Wee Warriors classes, Lil Lotuses classes, and their Buddha Babies classes. Visit lilyogisnyc.com for schedules and more information.
Lucy Moses School at Kaufman Music Center
Lucy Moses School at Kaufman Music Center is offering Chamber Music Placement Sessions on Sunday, September 8, 10:30am-12pm. Kids ages 12-17 (or younger kids with strong technical abilities) can play and perform together in small chamber combinations and are coached weekly by master teachers. For info or to set up a session, call 212 501 3360 or email staylor@kaufmanmusiccenter.org. kaufmanmusiccenter.org/lms
Mad Science NYC
Mad Science is at Twinkle Playspace in Brooklyn this Fall, and offering a trial class on September 11, 2013! Come and spark imaginative learning with the Crazy Chemworks system. Kids will delve into molecules and chemical reactions that produce light, gas and even slime. Every week will be a new topic with a new take home project. Visit newyorkcity.madscience.org for more info.
Moey’s Music Party
Moey’s Music Party will be offering a free trial class on Thursday September 12 and on September 19, both at 10:00am at the Museum of Motherhood on 401 E. 84th St. It’s for infants up to age 3. Moms must RSVP to info@moeysmusicparty.com to go to the free trial–plus, mark your calendars for Moey’s Royal Princess Party at Bloomingdale’s on September 21. moeysmusicparty.com
My Gym Harlem
My Gym Harlem, which is located at 258 Saint Nicholas Ave, will be running three Open Houses this fall: Sunday September 8, from 10am-1pm; Saturday September 14, fro, 2:30-5:30pm; and Sunday September 22, from 2:30-5:30pm. During the Open House celebrations, families are invited to the gym to meet the staff, explore the facility, register for fall classes, book birthday parties, play, and have fun! My Gym Harlem will also be offering unbeatable fall specials on classes and birthday parties! The recommended ages for these celebrations are 6 weeks to 13 years.
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New York Theater Ballet
New York Theater Ballet will be holding trial classes for new students during the first few weeks of the new school year, visit nytb.org for more information.
NY Kids Club
NY Kids Club will be holding an Open House on Thursday September 5, 2013, from 4:00-5:30pm for new clients only. The Open House includes: Open Play in the gym, an art project in the classroom, food for adults, and exciting raffles. nykidsclub.com
Playgarden
Through September 13, Playgarden will offer free trials of: Ballet for ages 18 months to 6 years; sports for ages 18 months to 6 years; music for ages 18 months to 4 years. Plus, on September 14, from 11:30-12:30pm or 4:30-5:30 pm there will be a Back to School Party—come meet the coaches and play on the indoor playground. playgardennyc.com
Private Picassos
This fall, Private Picassos will be offering trial classes for their Juguemos a Cantar, Toddler Art Adventures, Art Around the World, and Draw, Doodle, and Pop classes. Fall trial classes will run September 23 through October 28, 2013 (with no class on October 14). Join them on Friday October 18th for a trial class of their popular Toddler Art Adventures at City Tree House, 10-10:45am. privatepicassos.com
Rutgers Community Programs
Fall classes at Rutgers Community Programs begin on Monday, September 9. Parents and children up to age 10 are invited to a free open house on Saturday, September 7, 2013, 9:30am-12:30pm, to meet instructors, tour the facility, and learn more about the wonderful children’s classes they’re offering this fall (including offerings in art, family playgroups, Mandarin, movement, soccer, musical theater, and a brand-new afternoon session of the Ready, Set, Go! for preschoolers).Contact jmoore@rutgerschurch.org or212-877-8227, x212 to RSVP for the open house or for more information about fall classes. rutgerschurch.org
The School at Steps
The School at Steps offers both free and $40 trial classes for its Young Dancers Program (ages 2-6) and Technique Program (ages 6-18) with classes in ballet, modern, tap, jazz, theater dance, hip hop, and Pilates. Fall Classes begin September 9, 2013. Please make reservations through TheSchool@StepsNYC.com or 212.874.3678. Visit StepsNYC.com/schoolfor more information and schedules.
SocRoc
SocRoc will offer a free trial soccer class for ages 2-3 on Saturday, September 21 from 11:45am-12:30pm at The Children’s Athletic Training School. Class will involved scoring goals, dribbling the soccer ball, overall fitness, coordination, balance, and fun. jcsocroc.com
TADA! Youth Theater
TADA! will hold a free open house event on September 21, 2013, including a sample session followed by a questions and answer period with TADA!’s Teaching Artists and staff on the following days. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by visiting tadatheater.com.
TLB Music
TLB Music is offering a variety of trial times for their fall music classes. Travel around the world in 16 weeks with Henry and the Hot Air Balloon (which has offering for kids and sibling pairs, ages 0-3, Monday-Saturday at various times). Take to the stage at I ♥ Broadway, with trial offerings on Wednesday at 3:30pm. And get to dancing with Hip Hop 101, starting on September 17, with a trial offering on Tuesday at 3:30. To reserve a spot please email tlb@tlbmusic.com or call 212-744-0404. tlbmusic.com
Vanderbilt YMCA
The Vanderbilt YMCA will be hosting Open House Events—with $0 joiners fee—on several occasions throughout the fall. Stop by on: September 14, 12-4pm; September 26, 5-8pm; and October 12, 12-4pm. ymcanyc.org/vanderbilt
Yogi Beans
For fall, Yogi Beans will have ongoing $15 trial classes for all of their Fall Season (September 12-22, 2013) for first-time beans who are new to the studio. The regular drop-in classes cost $40 so that is a 62.5% discount. yogibeans.com
ZGT
On September 14,2013 from 3-5pm, ZGT will host an open house at their office (208 east 73rd street) to celebrate the beginning of another semester. This is a great opportunity to get to know the ZGT teachers (there are some new faces) and get together with like-minded parents and students. There will be enough dumplings to sink a battleship and some Chinese games so please bring friends! zgtnewyork.com
