# Little Artist, Big Imagination > Program for families in the New York–Newark–Jersey City area (NY / NJ). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Ongoing - Dates: Sat, Nov 7; Sat, Dec 5 - Where: TRAC Toms River Artist Community, 40 Main St., Toms River, NJ 08753 - Ages: Ages 5–8 - Price: Check official pricing - Organizer: Toms River Artist Community (TRAC) - Official page: https://oceancountytourism.com/event/little-artist-big-imagination-ages-5-8-2/ - Last checked: Fri, Oct 30 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 2, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-01), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/little-artist-big-imagination--listing-f9b8559353a1c226b67004a2 ## About A monthly first-Saturday art class made just for young children. Kids explore colors, shapes and creativity through hands-on projects designed to let every child shine. All supplies are included, so children only need to bring their imagination. A good fit for early elementary artists who enjoy painting, making and experimenting in a friendly group setting at a local community art space. ## Similar picks in New York - [Little Sound Explorers — Planting Fields](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/little-sound-explorers-planting-fields--listing-1c95e7d89d6aaa3d5505640b) — Tue, Nov 3 (+1 more date) · 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM · Planting Fields — Education Center, Oyster Bay · Ages 2–7 · From $25 · checked Oct 20. 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