While the Winter days may technically be shorter, they sure can seem longer. So we’ve rounded up all the best playspaces you can pop into for a visit and stay for a class, making your fun experiences double the fun—and take up double the time! Check out all the awesome playspaces below and start saying “yay” to Winter days!

Broadway Dance Center for Children and Teens
Upper West Side / 4 months – 17 years old

Not only does this center offer up a fun space to play and explore with mats, blocks, tunnels, parachutes, toys, musical instruments, and more at their daily Open Play option, but they also have TONS of classes! Choose from Hip Hop, Creative Movement, Broadway Ballet, Tumbling, Baby Movers, or Listen & Wiggle for an active filled afternoon of dance, movement, and play.

City Treehouse
Chelsea / 6 months – 5 years old

This open play is not to be missed! Enjoy climbing and sliding, as well as crawling into the secret star cave that is illuminated by hundreds of tiny, twinkling fibre optic lights. A kaleidoscope, peek-a-boo holes, see-through floor, and whisper tube are sure to entertain. Make your day even better by signing up for one of their great classes. Find your groove at Rock-a-Baby, score a basket at Hands on Hoops,  enjoy a storybook dance class at Creation Station, make an artistic mess at The Great Art Start, and more!

Elliot’s Classes
Upper West Side / Birth – 14 years old

This gym/preschool alternative, founded by the infamous Elliot, offers up classes that focus on movement and development. During their daily open play, your kiddos can run, jump, and climb in the large common room. Sign up for one of their active classes like Start Out Small, Creative Dance, or Beginning/Intermediate Gymnastics, to name a few, and your little ones will dance or tumble right through the afternoon!

Gymboree 
Bayside / Forest Hills / Lower East Side / Marine Park / Murray Hill / Oceanside / Park Slope / Pine Brook / Scarsdale / Tribeca / Upper East Side / Upper West Side / Yorktown / Birth  – 5 years old

With a great selection of art, play and learn, and sing-a-long classes, there’s literally something for everyone, big or small! Designed by experts, their age-appropriate activities help develop the cognitive, physical, and social skills of children as they play. Sign up for a class before or after one of their open gym sessions to double up on the fun!

Juliette and Ella’s Play Date: Baby Music and Movement at the Playroom NYC
Upper East Side / 12 months – 3 years old

Sign up for this fun class and you’re actually booking a class/play combo right off the bat! Your kiddos will enjoy a fun sing-a-long that cleverly encourages toddler milestones (clapping, waving, sitting up, standing, crawling, walking, animal sounds, etc), while also teaching basic dance technique, music theory, introduction to various age appropriate instruments, and even a sprinkle of sign language. Enjoy open play time in the Play Space for an additional 45 minutes before or after class.

Mommy & Me Music Theatre at Martial Arts Family Studio
Lower East Side / 0 – 4 years old

Join Sophie and her enchanting puppet partner, Lola, as they help your littles learn to express and understand themselves through song and dance. Book a slot before or after class to enjoy their special toddler open playroom too!

Monkey Do Yoga
Lower East Side / 0 – 4 years old

Find your inner zen at one of this studio’s great yoga classes for all ages (Tots Yoga, Parent/Baby Yoga, or Family Yoga) and then burn off some energy at open play! Added bonus—there’s also an outdoor play area, weather permitting.

Recess
Dumbo / Birth – 5 years old

Your tiny dancers can explore hip hop, jazz, and break dancing at Dance Explorers, move to jazz music and Broadway beats while kicking up their heels at Tiny Tappers, or discover the concepts of rhythm, beats, song-form, lyrics, pitch, tempo, and dynamics at Music with Brian. Play before or after class at this awesome play space filled with custom-made play structures designed for curious minds and busy bodies to explore.

The Art Farm in the City
Upper East Side / 6 months – 8 years old

Drop into this indoor petting zoo for animal time, arts & crafts, and creative play in their playroom. Your little ones can visit with as a wide variety of animals including bunnies, chinchillas, guinea pigs, lizards, turtles, birds, tropical fish, and more. For more structured fun, sign your kids up for a class before or after open play and let them discover their inner artist at Mini Masterpieces or Art for Busy Kids, or embark on a delicious adventure at Farm Foodies Cooking Class.

Tot Town
Crown Heights / Birth – 5 years old

Let your little ones explore the climbing wall, reading nook, dress up corner, and more. This play space prides itself on having onsite staff to engage your children while they romp so parents and caregivers can take a break to relax! As if that’s not enough of a draw, you can sign your kiddies up for a class like Tot Tales Story Time, Princess Backpack and Benjamin Sing-A-Long, or Canta Espanol Spanish Music, and make a day out of your visit!