FAMILY FUN: SEPT. 16-30

ARTS & CRAFTS

Preschool Play Toddlers with their parents or caregivers play on the lawn. Toys, books and play equipment are provided. For tots ages 2–4. Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10 am. Wagner Park, near Battery Pl., bpcparks.org.

Leggo My Legos Toddlers 18–36 months old play with blocks while developing their interpersonal skills. Wednesdays (except 9/11), 11 am. Free. New Amsterdam Library, 9 Murray St., nypl.org.

Art & Games Group games and hands-on art projects, from designing cities to making animal masks. Art supplies provided. For kids ages 5 and up. Wednesdays, 3:30 pm at Teardrop Park, near Warren St. Thursdays, 3:30 pm at Rockefeller Park, near Warren St., bpcparks.org.

Preschool Art Very young artists are introduced to paper, clay, wood and paint with projects planned and led by an art educator. Materials are provided. For tots ages 2–4. Thursdays, 10:30 am. Rockefeller Park, near Warren St., bpcparks.org.

Geodesic Dome Workshop Learn about the geometry, and varied uses, of domes from across the world—from igloos to Bucky Fuller’s inventive projects. Kids get to build their own domed structures. Sat, 9/28, 10:30 am. $5. Skyscraper Museum, 39 Battery Pl., skyscraper.org. 

FILM

Stories from the Seventh Fire Four short animated films tell the stories of the trickster rabbit Wesakechak and other tales from Great Lakes-region Native Americans. Daily, starting on Mon, 9/9, 10:30 & 11:45 am. Free. National Museum of the American Indian, 1 Bowling Green, nmai.si.edu.

GARDENING

Young Sprouts Gardening An introduction to simple organic gardening, including planting, watering and identification of weeds, for children with accompanying adults. For kids ages 3–5. Tuesdays, 3:15 pm. Rockefeller Park, near Warren St., bpcparks.org.

Gardening Club Learn how to prepare soil, plant flowers, vegetables and herbs, and water, weed and compost. For kids ages 6–10. Tuesdays, 4 pm. $130/September-October sessions. Registration required. Battery Park City Parks Conservancy, 212-267-9700 ext. 366, bpcparks.org.

MUSIC

Brady Rymer and the Little Band that Could Original rock, blues and indie songs for kids. Thu, 9/19, 6 pm. Free. Washington Market Park, Greenwich St. at Duane St., washingtonmarketpark.org.

SPORTS

Basketball Learn the game with adjustable-height hoops. Mondays; 3:30 pm, ages 5–6; 4:30 pm, ages 7 and up. Free. Rockefeller Park, near Warren St., bpcparks.org.
Soccer Learn how to pass, dribble and shoot. Tuesdays; 2:30 pm, ages 3–4; 3:30 pm, ages 5–7; 4:30 pm, ages 8–11. Free. Rockefeller Park, near Warren St., bpcparks.org.
Yoga Parent & Baby Yoga for new parents and babies. Mondays, 9/9–10/28 (except 10/14), 1 and 2:30 pm. $150/7 sessions. Battery Park City Parks Conservancy, 6 River Terrace, bpcparks.org.

STORIES & POETRY

Storytime Children with caregivers hear interactive stories, sing songs, learn rhymes and watch finger-puppet plays. Up to 18 months: Tuesdays, 10:30 am; 18 months–3 years: Tuesdays, 11:30 am. Free. New Amsterdam Library, 9 Murray St.,nypl.org.

Tiny Poets Time Poetry readings and activities for toddlers. Thursdays, 10 am. Free. Poets House, 10 River Terrace,poetshouse.org.

Stories and Songs Musicians lead interactive singing and music-making. For children 6 months to 3.5 years old with accompanying parents or caregivers. Registration required. Mondays, 9/9–12/16 (except 10/14 & 11/11); Wednesdays, 9/11–12/4. $275/13 sessions. Battery Park City Parks Conservancy, 6 River Terrace, bpcparks.org.

Metta World Peace The New York Knicks player will read from and sign his new children’s book, “Metta’s Bedtime Stories.” The stories’ shared goal is to help the reader approach each day with a positive attitude. Wed, 9/18, 6 pm. Free. Barnes & Noble, 97 Warren St., bn.com.

Ballet Barre Storytime Ballet-themed stories, plus a short ballet movie and a related crafts project. Costume attire is encouraged. Ages 5–8. Mon, 9/30, 3:45 pm. Free. New Amsterdam Library, 9 Murray St., nypl.org.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

High Notes An outdoor rooftop celebration of great books and music for the whole family, including a reading by Frank Haberle, a performance by guitarist Joao Luiz, and arts and crafts projects provided by the Church Street School for Music and Art. Snacks will be served. Tue, 9/17, 5:30 pm. $25; $10 kids. For tickets, go to concertartists.org. Pen Parentis, 59 John St., penparentis.org.

Go Fish! Experienced anglers show kids how to do catch-and-release fishing, and talk about aquatic life in the Hudson River. Also art  displays and a theatrical performance by Arm-of-the-Sea Theater, with giant puppets and live music. Rods and baits provided. Sat, 9/21, 10 am. Free. Wagner Park near Battery Pl., bpcparks.org.

Kids Can Cook! Kids learn a recipe and make their own tasty treats to bring home. Limited supplies are provided. Mon, 9/23, 3:30 pm. Free. New Amsterdam Library, 9 Murray St., nypl.org.

Family Yoga Class Kids learn the foundations of yoga, including breathing techniques and age-appropriate poses, and play games. Vegetable-based snacks will be served. Yoga mats available. Fri, 9/27, 6 pm. Free. Charlotte’s Place, 109 Greenwich St., trinitywallstreet.org.