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Raising a child is never easy. Doing it in NYC presents a new host of challenges. But of course, that’s not to say it isn’t worth it. Our city houses the best kids' playgrounds, indoor activities and family-friendly attractions. There are even kid-friendly Broadway shows so your little one pick up some culture early. And when it is all said and done, you can confidently say that you raised a New Yorker, and that's actually saying something here.
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So if you are on the hunt for engaging, kid-friendly activities in Dumbo, look no further than Time Out Market New York. Throughout the year, our Market hosts several kid-friendly activities for all ages from storytimes and sing-a-longs to all-out dance parties enjoyable for all. Here are just a few offerings going on this month:
Suzi Shelton and Hopalong Andrew Live
When: Sunday, February 23 at 10am.
What: For over a decade, award-winning singer Suzi Shelton has been creating music for kids, welcoming them to dance, sing and explore the world around them. Inviting elements of play with shakers and books, Shelton often brings along her special friends, such as Grey Squirrel and Cinnamon Bear, to further engage her audience. Each show ends with a disco party with bubbles, stickers and tons of hugs.
Register: Link
Morning Storytime at Time Out Market
When: Wednesday, February 26 from 10am-11:30pm (0-18 months); Thursday, February 27 from 10am-11:30 for Toddlers (18-36 months).
What: Every Wednesday and Thursday in February, The Brooklyn Public Library is hosting storytimes on our rooftop for you and the kiddos. Catering to infants who are not yet walking (0-18 months), Wednesday morning storytimes include singing songs, learning rhymes and reading books together. Meanwhile, Thursdays are geared toward toddlers (18-36 months) where kids can read, sing along and learn fingerplays. And when storytime is done and bellies are rumbling, a handful of vendors will be open downstairs. Choose from bite-sized doughnuts at Doughnuttery, pastries from Settepani Bakery, bagels with all the schmear at Ess-a-Bagel and stacks of pancakes from Clinton St. Baking Company.
Register: Link
Hype Dance Parties
When: Friday, February 28 at 10am.
What: HYPE Dance Community is a mobile dance studio that offers high-energy dance classes for kids and adults of all learning styles and abilities. Recommended for kids aged one to three, the 40-minute dance class will play top jams for kids to sing and groove along to, geared toward building confidence and using energy in a positive way. After a class well done, kids and their caretakers are welcome to nosh on complimentary doughnuts from Doughnuttery.
Register: Link