Children cool off at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens

Brooklyn Botanic Gardens is the coolest place to be this August. Families can have fun dropping by the Kid’s Discovery Stations from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm to learn all about plants and composting, and then listen to garden stories.

Tuesdays through Saturdays, weather permitting, there is always a spot in the garden to check in and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

For a more active adventure, children 8 through 12 can sign up for a plant walk on Aug. 6 and 13 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. They will discover the different species of plants that line the walks of the garden and learn how to identify each variety.

Plant walks on Aug. 6 and 13 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm; $15 for non-members, and $12 for members.

The Kids Discovery Stations are open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm through August. Free with general garden admission.

Brooklyn Botanic Gardens [1000 Washington Ave. at Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights, (718) 6234–7220; www.bbg.org].

Music Together

Music Together&reg; is for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregiver. The classes include songs, rhythmic rhymes and movement, and instrument play activities that are developmentally appropriate for the children and easy for parents and caregivers, regardless of their own musical ability.

The Little Gym of Bay Ridge- Bensonhurst

At The Little Gym of Bay Ridge-Bensonhurt, we specialize in unique, educational classes that revolve around active play. We give children a safe and inspiring space to direct their energy, build confidence, and develop key skills. Explore the range of classes we offer at The Little Gym of Bay Ridge-Bensonhurst to find the one that&rsquo;s just right for your child.&nbsp;

Steps on Broadway Youth Programs

<p class="m_6201101365486487057m_1751229968981391907gmail-m-6447730382188674378msonospacing" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">For 40 years, the Youth Programs at the internationally celebrated Steps on Broadway have nurtured young dancers, ages 18 months to 18 years.&nbsp; Whether seeking a fun dance experience or comprehensive pre-professional training, there is a program suited for everyone.&nbsp; Classes include ballet, tap, jazz, theater dance, hip hop, contemporary, modern, pointe and more.&nbsp; Taught by a faculty of internationally-recognized concert, ballet, Broadway and celebrated guest artists, every student is encouraged to discover their artistic uniqueness, deepen their passion for the art form, while growing as dancers and individuals.&nbsp; Classes are offered throughout the academic year and summer. First Steps (ages 18 mos &ndash; 5 yrs) Kids &amp; Teens (ages 6-18 yrs) Pre-Professional Program (ages 7-18 yrs, by audition only)