playday
How it works
Choose a location
6 studios across NYC and Hoboken. Walk in or book in advance.
Pick an activity
Art Studio, After School, Camp, Birthday Party, or Grown Up & Me.
Create & explore
Our BFA/MFA instructors guide your child through a fun, hands-on session.
New to Playday?
PLAYDAY is the place for children to experience the joy of making ART in a fun, safe, clean, supportive, and collaborative studio environment. Our super-positive, highly trained instructors and spacious studios give children the opportunity to discover their creative voice — and have fun while doing it.
Making new friends is the added bonus.
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where art comes alive
What we offer
From walk-in art studio sessions to full-day camps — flexible booking for every schedule.
Ages 5+ · Drop-in
Hourly Art Studio
Drawing, sculpture, watercolor, printmaking, and more — no reservation needed.
Ages 1–4 · With caregiver
Grown Up & Me
Art & sensory play for toddlers and caregivers, mornings Mon–Fri.
Ages 5+ · Weekdays
After School
Creative enrichment after school — art history, projects, and new friends.
School Year & Summer
Camp
All-day, half-day, and partial-day art camps. Early drop-off and late pickup available.
Custom & creative
Birthday Parties
Art-themed studio parties with full add-on packages — slime, balloons, tie-dye, and more.
All ages
Special Events
Famous Fridays, Date Night drop-off, seasonal parties, and school partnerships.
Purchased plans never expire · Rescheduling allowed space permitting
Unlimited Access Membership
One membership covers your whole family. Unlimited art activities, after-school, camps, workshops, and special events — at any Playday location.
3-Month Plan
$980/mo
at LIC
12-Month Plan
$795/mo
best value
Our instructors
Kids and parents alike rave about our instructional staff — probably because we hire such awesome people.
Every PLAYDAY instructor holds a BFA or MFA degree and brings a genuine passion for sharing art with children. They keep your little one engaged, creative, and growing.
Our team is regularly praised for their patience, kindness, and attentiveness.
Why art matters for children
Creativity & Critical Thinking
Art requires imagination and unique problem solving — skills that carry into every subject in school and life.
Visual Literacy
By exploring color, line, shape, and texture, children develop sharp attention to detail and focused concentration.
Cultural Awareness
Creating art connects children to diverse cultures and perspectives, broadening their view of the world.
Our locations
6 studios across NYC and Hoboken, NJ
we ♥ art
Long Island City · Cobble Hill · Hoboken · Park Slope · Upper West Side · Upper East Side
What parents are saying
“My nanny took my 3 year old to Playday on a day there was no school and my daughter came home so excited about all of the projects she created. She also told me to tell her nanny she doesn't need to come with her when they go back today since she has her own special art teacher when she is there. The projects she brought home made it clear to me that the Playday staff was able to keep my daughter's focus and attention. She was SO PROUD of her work. And we just booked her 4th birthday party at Playday next month! Can't wait.”
Melissa Ben-Ishay
Playday Hoboken
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After just one activity, your child will start to build up their confidence — and they'll definitely want to come back for more.