Every rescued dog is a success story, and this group can be a place to share your dog's own story while meeting other people who have made the same commitment to saving an animal from a shelter, the streets, or any other bad situation. Join us for a casual leashed walk around Prospect Park in Brooklyn. Since many people are kind enough to adopt dogs with behavioral issues, this isn't a playgroup, but rather a low-key pack walk. Our walks generally last 1.5 hours, and may involve some hills and/o …

A group originally designed to piggyback on other NYC Longboarding and Skateboarding Groups for younger shreders to get stoked with kids their age and/or allowing the parents to get stoked also. A lot of kids are starting to board sooner and sooner (my son started at 4) so I wanted to start something so that they can spread the stoke with each other.  Kinda like a playdate group for young boarders. Why piggyback on other events/groups?  So the parents can board also and to provide some inspirati …

NYC Cardio-Kick Weekend Warrior's Training NYC Cardio-Kick Weekend Warrior's Training is on Saturdays from Noon (12PM to 1PM). For anyone desiring to improve one's core and also to learn how to punch and kick correctly and improve one's stamina. One Hour classes for $15.00. And can also request Private Sessions if so desired. This is also great for actors/actresses who desire specific training for movie roles too, such as improving one's physique or learning fight choreography. ~ Rivera Sensei G …

The NYC Dowtown Puppy Social is designed to provide a safe and healthy place for young puppies to play and socialize while building their Puppy Play Skills. Parents can share tips about Puppy health and training.

If parents want to counter the onslaught of TV programs and video- and computer games aimed at their kids they better bring on a good show! Legos and block building offer amazing educational opportunities for toddlers, kids, and adolescents. The Legosmeister NYC Meetup connects educators, parents, and kids interested in using Legos for imaginative play, educational purposes, and pure fun through workshops, playdates, and parties: Lego Duplos + Block Building: 2 yrs - 6 yrs;  Legos Regular: 5 yrs …

Want to find out about free and frugal events in your nook of the city?  Want to meet other families and head out to events together? Or maybe you just want to meet up for coffee or a home playdate? If that sounds great, let's make it a date! Join us for fun with your family and ours! I make it my business to find out about everything frugal for families in NYC and you can be sure that I will keep you in the know. Our calendar is always filled with events (to fit whatever crazy schedule you a …

Why join NYC RHP?   Is your child at home most days with a nanny or babysitter, and you wish they could get some quality, academic & social instruction? IF YOUR ANSWER IS "YES", PLEASE JOIN NYC RHP! Does your child attend a preschool or daycare program already, but you would like them to get a little extra help with social behaviors or academics?  IF YOUR ANSWER IS "YES", PLEASE JOIN NYC RHP! Is your child currently home …

This is a network created especially for NYC LGBT parents interested in meeting other gay or gay friendly families for playgroups and socializing. "Love has no color, sex or reason...It's just love." (Quote from book entitled Empress) In a city so diverse, exciting and interesting as New York, let's meet and explore the richness of a location we and our children call home.

If you are a parent raising a vegetarian or vegan child in NYC, please join! We have potlucks, pizza parties, picnics in the park and other get-togethers. Together, we create community events and activities for veg kids (and their parents!) to enjoy. All ideas are welcome. Please join us on facebook Also, "like" my website/blog focused on offering resources and tips for parents raising veg kids

Meet other New York City Stay At Home Dads, Part-time at home dads, work from home dads, freelance dads, working dads, and involved fathers in and around NYC to socialize and interact with other guys who enjoy spending quality time with their kids during the day. Our primary goal is to form an inclusive & active community of involved dads during the week while the rest of the world is working, so we can take advantage of what the city has to offer without the crowds & within a tight budget. This …

This is a playgroup for toddlers (and their parents) to get together and have a lot of fun learning Mandarin Chinese. The Meet-Ups are in the Upper West Side and they are class-like hosted playgroups, in a regular location each week, with a teacher who guides the kids through songs, activities, games, etc. The age of the kids ranges from 6 months to 5 years. The primary goal of the group is for the kids to actually learn Mandarin Chinese! (while having fun!). Additionally, it is meant to be an e …

Welcome to NYC Brainy Activities! Brainy Activities are group based toddler classes in New York City that is aimed to be affordable. We schedule convenient toddler classes all over NYC that you can choose to participate in according to you and your toddler's schedule and interest.    How the group works: 1. We list a variety of classes and have parents take polls to see which classes have the most interest.  2. Then, we hire dance teachers, art teachers, music teachers, and sports coaches to c …

Sing and Sign with Baby and Mommy on the Upper West Side, NYC is for moms and babies or toddlers who would like to come to discounted music and Baby Sign Language classes all over the Upper West Side (UWS) in New York City. Class locations spread across the entire Upper West Side (UWS) from the 50's to 100th Street and are welcome to all moms and babies at any signing level! This "musical playdate" will have baby-friendly instruments, props, movement activities, & full-band background track musi …

We decided to start this group to give young children of all backgrounds the chance to learn Hindi, Urdu, Bengali and other South Asian Languages including Punjabi and Gujarati, while also reinforcing English language skills.   Our multi-lingual program is geared towards reading and learning. Each program focuses on stories, songs and enriching activities in one South Asian Language along with at least one English language story or activity within the half-hour story time.    Each NYC Read to Me …

Spend your days with a kid? Have a tendency to go against the grain? Can't join in when the rest of the moms at the park talk about what an awesome musician John Mayer is? Then this is the group for you! I'm a stay-at-home auntie in Westchester County, NY with a one year old niece. We find awesome things to do that are both local and a bit further away (CT, NYC, Brooklyn, Bronx). We'd love to meet other fun grown-ups (moms, dads, aunties, caregivers) and kids to join us for adventures!

Welcome! The New York Mamas Playgroup is for families residing in NYC and Long Island, with children ranging from 0 - 7yrs old. If you're an expecting mom, you're also welcome to join.   I'm Sandra, my husband and I have 3 children; a 5yo boy, a 3yo girl, and a newborn baby boy. We recently relocated back home to NY after living 8 years in FL and NC.  I'm a newbie to Long Island with kids, so my children and I look forward to making new friends. We frequent the NYC boroughs, and plan on scheduli …