In the past, Greenwich Village wasn’t commonly known as a “family friendly neighborhood”, as it was typically recognized for its eclectic and rebellious crowd. Today, the Village has attracted many families to the once not so traditional area. In addition to the wonderful restaurants and unique shops that make the area so desirable, you can also find many playgrounds, parks, and family friendly events and classes.

Below is a guide to family-friendly activities in Greenwich Village during the colder months:

- The McBurney YMCA :: 125 West 14th Street

- The McBurney YMCA offers numerous programs paid and free for children of all ages. View their programs page for a detailed list of all they have to offer.

- Greenwich House Music School :: 27 Barrow Street

- The Greenwich House Music School offers a seasonal Summer Arts Camp, as well as year round after school programs.

- Jefferson Market Library :: 425 6th Avenue

- The Jefferson Market Library has many events for both children and adults alike. The events are each catered to certain age groups, and you can find the full detailed calendar on their website.

- NYC Kids Camp :: 155 Bank Street

- NYC Kids Camp hosts many camps and classes for children from ages 4 months to 12 years old. Additionally, to their seasonal camps the organization host many classes daily such as "Baby Moves" and also offer a preschool program, known as the Perry School. Find the full details on the programs they offer on their website.

- American Tap Dance Foundation ::154 Christopher Street

- The American Tap Dance Foundation hosts many classes for children as well as adults, bother together and separately. Their full youth and teen schedule can be found on their website.

- Kate’s Kids :: 115 Macdougal Street

- Kate’s Kids hosts acting workshops all year round for children of all ages. To make their classes as simple as possible for parents, the staff at Kate’s Kids offers transportation from schools to their workshop for children. Get all of the details on their site!