Hummingbird Hootenanny at Battery Park City

Help Battery Park City kick off its fall season with a celebration of our small-but-mighty friend the hummingbird on Sept. 8.

Come on down for a hootenanny of feathered frenzy featuring a Hummingbird Watch Zone, bird wing and mask making, weaving a life-size nest, and a bird-watching and nature tour. Plus, enjoy a live performance and hum-a-long with the Astrograss Band, art projects, bird watching, nature tour, and astrograss family concert.

Hummingbird Hottenanny, Sept. 8 from 11 am to 1 pm. Free.

South Cove, Battery Park City [On the Esplanade, between First and Third places in Battery Park, (212) 267–9700; info@bpcparks.org; bpcparks.org].

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.

Atlantic Acting School

Looking for a fun and exciting theater program for kids and teens? Join us at the Atlantic. Our programs are intense, exciting and fun!

Polaris Productions Theater Camp

Kids will learn, rehearse, and perform the wonderful Maurice Sendak and Carole King musical, Really Rosie. For 10 weekdays, campers will take part in physical and vocal warm-ups and learn choreography, staging, and vocal parts. They&rsquo;ll develop skills in acting, singing, character development, and more. This camp will ignite your child&rsquo;s imagination and passion for performing, build their self-esteem, and help them form lasting friendships. They&rsquo;ll have fun! At camp&rsquo;s end, the kids will perform Really Rosie for family members and friends. Kids of all levels of experience, ages 8 through 13, are welcome to join.