Little Maestros is one of the longest-running children's music programmes in Manhattan, and taking it outdoors onto the Farragut Lawn swaps a studio for a park that has the Flatiron Building on one side and the Empire State on the other. For toddlers it is songs, instruments and movement; for parents it is a structured hour that does not involve a subway ride with a stroller and a tantrum. Madison Square Park's playground and dog run are steps away.
What to expect
Expect a leader working a group of toddlers and caregivers through songs with simple percussion instruments and movement, seated in a circle on the lawn. Sessions are short and designed around very young attention spans. The park has a playground, restrooms and food options right alongside.
Good to know
- Madison Square Park is at 23rd Street and Broadway; the R/W, F/M, N/Q and 6 all stop within a block or two.
- Bring a blanket to sit on and water for your child.
- Aimed at toddlers and pre-schoolers with a caregiver.
- Sun protection helps — the Farragut Lawn has limited shade in the morning.
- There is a playground and public restrooms inside the park.
- Paths are level and fully stroller-accessible.
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Common questions
What age is the class for?
Toddlers and pre-schoolers attending with a caregiver.
Where in Madison Square Park is it?
On the Farragut Lawn, in the Flatiron district.
What should I bring?
A blanket, water and sun protection.
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