March of Dimes marches for babies on the Upper West Side

Walk for babies, walk for families, and raise awareness and funds at the annual March for Babies, hosted by the March of Dimes, on April 29 on the Upper West Side.

Nearly half a million babies are born premature or with birth defects in the United States, and March of Dimes is hosting its annual walk to spread awareness and raise funds for these infants and their families.

Join in with family, friends, corporate partners, and supporters, and take to the streets to walk in support of moms, dads, and babies. The Walk is approximately three miles long. Pre-registration is required, and strollers are welcome.

March for Babies on April 29, sign in at 8:30 am, with walk begining at 10 am. Registration fees apply.

Lincoln Center area (Columbus Avenue between W. 65th and W. 62nd streeets on the Upper West Side; www.marchforbabies.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.

Broadway Dance Center Children and Teens

With more than 35 years of experience, Broadway Dance Center Children &amp; Teens provides young movers ages 3-18 with exceptional training. BDC delivers the finest all-around dance experience for students by offering a wide variety of styles and levels, performance opportunities, and the highest caliber dance instruction that only New York City and BDC Children &amp; Teens can provide. This studio is so much more than a training course for young dancers; it is a diverse, family-friendly community for budding creatives. It has an exemplary faculty who follow the vision to not only develop a dancer&rsquo;s love and ability in dance, but to do so in a nurturing and supportive way.

Athletic Association of Yorkville Youths

Serving the families and children of NYC for over 50 years with high-quality recreational activities that foster life-lessons which empower young people to succeed beyond sports. Our programs encourage positive attitudes and growth through teamwork and sportsmanship, attendance, fair play, respect, hard work, integrity and fun. Your child can participate in clinics and leagues in such sports as baseball, basketball, flag-football, lacrosse, soccer, hockey, wrestling, track, and tennis. We also offer weekly dodgeball tournaments, drama and musical theater workshops, and after school programs.