Pick of the Week – Free things to do while you’re in: May 2020
Week of May 25:
Brookfield Place At Home #BFPLatHome
Brookfield Place is back online with digital programming every day to bring BFPL to you. Here’s what to expect every week of #BFPLatHome:
- Munchie Mondays
- Trivia Tuesdays
- Wellness Wednesdays
- Friday Features
- Saturday Morning Show
- Self-Care Sundays
Detailed schedule below. You can access this online content on @BFPLNY’s Instagram page.
Week of May 18:
During the coronavirus shutdown, GrowNYC‘s Education programs are providing weekly activities and lessons that can be accessed by children and adults from home.
Learn how to make tie-dye from natural dyes from food scraps, make pasta with Eataly, conduct virtual field trips and more!
Think you have to be outside to garden? Guess again. GrowNYC can help you make world’s best windowsill salad. We also know that our current circumstances dictate that we want to make food last as long as possible, we can help you with that.
Click here to sign up for updates from our education programs, including new distance learning resources.
Week of May 11:
Focus on Families
(More) Music and Dance Trivia!
As part of the Third Street Music School Community Series, everyone is welcome for our next family-friendly music and dance trivia night! Create a team or take on the zoom room yourself for the chance to win music and dance trivia bragging rights! Featuring a Surprise Guest Host! More info and RSVP for Zoom link.
Locally owned and operated Freshmade is offering Home Virtual Cooking Classes. Sign up here for family friendly classes for all ages (kids and adults). Freshman’s mission is to help kids develop a better relationship to food and cooking, encourage healthier eating and increase kids’ confidence, skills and joy in the kitchen. More info.
Union Square Play Online brings play to families everywhere
One family activity, a one kids’ video, and one event for parents—brought to you online. Every. Single. Day.
To sign up for the daily newsletter, please visit unionsquareplay.com for Virtual Birthday ideas, DIY haircut tutorials and more.
New Moms, New Tribe
Is isolation making you go stir crazy? We got you, mama. As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child. But at Union Square Play, it takes a tribe to get parents through that process.
Week of May 4:
Home Office Heroes: New York Home
If you missed our New or Renew Your New York Living last fall, we want to let you know that Diane Lowy of New York Home also offers working from home tips including recommendations on small adjustments to enjoy your home office even more especially in this time when you may be managing how to best harmonize your work and home under one roof.
If you want help talking through a tricky space or issue you’re facing with your home, Diane is offering free 30-minute sessions. Please email newyorkerathome@gmail.com for more information. You can also email her to sign up for regular newsletters or check out their website, Instagram, and Pinterest.