Playtime with Sammie and Tudie - Sprout San Francisco
December 05, 2011 - Manhattan
This mommy and me-style class includes a "theme" of the week, which is expressed in songs, stories, magic, and movement play. Call for reservations, class size is limited.
Tech for Tots: Opposites Attract - Sony Wonder Technology Lab
December 08, 2011 - Manhattan
Tots can explore some of the principles of magnetism and create their own magnets to take home. Reservations for up to one child and one adult can be made beginning December 5 by calling 212-833-8100.
Scandinavian Sing-Along - Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America
December 10, 2011 - Manhattan
Scandinavia holds a treasure trove of children's songs and games. Danish musicians Anne Mette Iversen and Vibe Normann will introduce children to English versions of these songs, play musical games, and perform some songs in modern, jazzy arrangements. Come prepared to move, dance, imagine, and sing your heart out.
Whitney Wees: Talking about Texture - Whitney Museum of American Art
December 10, 2011 - Upper East Side
From painting to sculpture, artists love to experiment with texture. Little artists can explore touchable textures in contemporary art, from smooth to scratchy. Registration recommended; drop-ins welcome if space is available.
Family Fun: Asking about Abstraction - Whitney Museum of American Art
December 10, 2011 - Upper East Side
Participants will take a look at abstraction in paintings and sculptures and create their own interpretations of what "abstraction" can be.
Tech in the Plaza: Deconstructing the DVD Player - Sony Wonder Technology Lab
December 10, 2011 - Manhattan
Unveil the inner workings of your DVD player and discover how it "reads" your digital versatile discs.
Meet the Artist: Katie Hillman - Children's Museum of Manhattan
December 10, 2011 - Upper West Side
Meet the artist and learn about how she uses color and space to create her unique landscape paintings. Then create a painting of your own, in the artist's style, using gouache, a special type of watercolor paint.
Just Drop In! - Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
December 11, 2011 - Upper East Side
Kids can explore exhibition highlights through creative, interactive projects led by museum educators. For families with children ages 3-10.
Second Sunday Family Tours: Tall Tales - Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
December 11, 2011 - Upper East Side
Allow art to set off a story in your imagination. Investigate characters and situations in a selection of works and see the different ways you can fill in the rest of the tale. For families with children ages 5-10. Registration required at 212-423-3587.
EatSleepPlay: Ask the Experts - Children's Museum of Manhattan
December 11, 2011 - Upper West Side
Use hurdles, balance beams, and hoola hoops to engage your whole body in this unique conditioning program to develop fundamental movement skills including running, throwing, and jumping. Led by Heather Gunn and Will Rivera of Grassroots Fitness Project. Adults can question fitness experts following each program.
Playtime with Sammie and Tudie - Sprout San Francisco
December 12, 2011 - Manhattan
This mommy and me-style class includes a "theme" of the week, which is expressed in songs, stories, magic, and movement play. Call for reservations, class size is limited.
Art Workshop: Drawing Without a Straight Line - Children's Museum of the Arts
December 12, 2011 - SoHo
The artist Hundertwasser believed in the natural influence of line. This project focus is to create composition with organic lines.
Hip N Hop Babies - Manna House Workshop
Through December 20, 2011 - Harlem
This one-of-a-kind 45-minute class brings music to life for babies and toddlers.
NYChessKids Chess Tournament - PS 116 - The Mary Lindley Murray School
Through December 22, 2011 - Manhattan
NYChessKids provide a positive chess learning experience for all ages and levels - from kindergarten to 12th grade - through its after-school classes. Light snack included. For more information, e-mail nychesskids@gmail.com.
PS163 Afterschool Chess - NYChessKids
Through December 23, 2011 - Manhattan
NYChessKids provide a positive chessplaying experience for all ages and levels - from kindergarten to 12th grade - through its after-school classes. For more information, e-mail nychesskids@gmail.com.
Storytime and Singalong for Kids - Housing Works Bookstore Cafe
Through December 28, 2011 - Manhattan
Kids ages 3 and younger and their caretakers can join Nancy and Beth for reading, singing, and dancing.
Mini Mates Program - South Street Seaport Museum
Through December 31, 2011 - Manhattan
The program features educational activities related to water, boats, animals, sea creatures, and more for tots ages 18 months to 3 years and their adult caretakers. Includes crafts, music, and movement activities, plus light refreshments. Registration required by 3pm the day prior; email reservations@seany.org or call 212-748-8786.
R&R at the JCC - The JCC In Manhattan
Through March 24, 2012 - Upper West Side
Make your Shabbat afternoon special with workshops, art, yoga, meditation, food, music, study sessions, film, origami, creative art projects, spa experiences, indoor and outdoor play, and more. There are programs for both children and adults.
Find a schedule of free and low-cost kids' classes in Manhattan this week of December 5. Our weekly Manhattan class calendar includes dates, description, and pricing for children's programs throughout the area, including museum programs, academic classes, library events, nature programs, and much more. For upcoming kids classes in Manhattan, plus a host of other free and low-cost family activities, check out our 
