Try as you might, your kids may prefer cookies to quinoa. But downtown moms will soon have a new ally in Operation Healthy Family.

Asphalt Green, a fitness-focused nonprofit that operates an enormous uptown sports complex, opens a second location in Battery Park City this winter. The new facility has two pools, an extensive fitness center, a full-size gymnasium, and a culinary center with classes and events geared toward teaching healthy eating habits.

Sign tots up for a range of classes, including swimming, gymnastics, soccer, basketball, and dance. Plus, for a limited time they’re offering discounted charter memberships. So you can take advantage of the members-only on-site babysitting while you hit the elliptical and steam room.

Run with it.

Asphalt Green Battery Park City, 212 North End Avenue, at Murray Street (212-298-2980 or asphaltgreenbpc.org).

WATCH
The Amazing Max and the Box of Interesting Things
What: A magic show fit for the whole family.
Why: Go for the sleight-of-hand tricks, stay for the laugh-out-loud comedy.
When: Sat. & Sun., 4:30 p.m.
Where: Manhattan Movement & Arts Center, 248 W. 60th St., b/t Amsterdam & W. End Aves. Tickets online at telecharge.com. Adults and children, $29.50.

SAVE
Maclaren Sample Sale
What: Up to 60 percent off strollers, accessories, furniture, toys, and more.
Why: You’re still lugging the SUV of strollers up and down the subway stairs.
When: Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Maclaren Soho Showroom, 150 Wooster St., at Houston St. (212-677-2700).

HEAR
Keller Williams Live Kids’ Show
What: The acoustic guitar master performs tracks from his first-ever album for kids.
Why: He’s not a kiddie musician.
When: Sat., 11:30 a.m.; drum circle, 10:30 a.m.
Where: Brooklyn Bowl, 61 Wythe Ave., b/t N. 11th & N. 12th Sts. (718-963-3369). Tickets online at brooklynbowl.com. Adults and children, $20.

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