A center for dance and theater specializing in youth classes, held year-round and taught by seasonal professionals. Pupils as young as 18 months can participate in the Youthwork Series, where they learn to create and perform their own works.

Boing has a ton of nifty toys and a great repeat customer program, which gives discounts for loyal patrons. From art supplies to puzzles to stuffed animals to party bag trinkets, this is a well-stocked neighborhood jewel.

In addition to an amazing toy and book selection, Henry Bear’s Park stores offer character visits and monthly story times.

Built in 1914, the Davis Square venue continues to charm with its ornate theater, throwback prices ($6 for a matinee), and a concessions menu that includes beer, wine, and real butter for the popcorn. Music acts have included U2 and Bruce Springsteen. 

Built in the beaux arts style, the borough’s largest museum is a must for a 360-degree culture tour of Brooklyn. With more than one million pieces, it’s easy to get lost among the Colonial era art, Egyptian antiquities, and peculiar collection of South Pacific artifacts. 

Both children’s clothing boutique and fashion school, this is the place for budding designers (ages 7 and up) to sketch, snip, sew, and serge while owner and master seamstress Lynne Gallagher provides expert guidance, a rock ’n’ roll vibe, and snacks.

Get up close and personal with Amazonian fish, coral reefs, and an albino alligator named Claude at this massive, environmentally friendly museum of natural science. Don’t miss the Living Roof observation level and the popular after-hours NightLife series.

The little nonprofit theater that could has been alive and kicking since 1960. Musicals, mommy-and-me classes, birthday parties, and educational programs draw a loyal family following.

The vibe is street tough meets refined sophisticate at this Hayes Valley boutique. Pieces from Kaylee Tankus and VPL mingle with LD Tuttle shoes and jewelry from Bliss Lau.

If tossing cup after cup into the trash has you feeling a little guilty, head to Good Karma Cafe. The ecofriendly joint uses corn-based plastics to contain your fair trade and certified organic sips.

Can’t afford that holiday in Thailand? This three-story day spa specializing in massage and natural therapies from South East Asia is the next best thing. There’s a plunge pool, scented rain showers, steam room and couple’s room with a private mini soak pool.

The soup-to-nuts training program offers an escape from the gym (and the Grunting Goomba stalker) with hard-core workouts in the great outdoors. Intensive four-week boot camps, nutritionists, and masseuses ensure your body is a wonderland when it’s over.

Further your understanding of German culture through the Institut’s ambitious schedule of lectures, film screenings, art exhibitions, and parties.

Avoid salon chaos and book therapist Sophie Ace for a speedy beauty overhaul in the comfort of your own home.

Red, red wine, go to our head when we go to this joint. Make us forget that we’ve got to go home.