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Your fall line-up includes not only How I Met Your Mother on DVR but baby ballet, Mandarin and painting. Though you’d prefer a run-through to see if the kids actually like any of it.

Tomorrow, miniMasters is opening its doors for a day of free trial kiddie classes. Sign up for a slot and test the waters at story time, art appreciation or mommy-and-me yoga. The Tribeca members-only center caters to the whole fam (think manis and Pilates), so you may want to stay awhile. Classes range from 6 months to 5 years, so check the schedule to see what fits your little ones.

And see what they master best.

When: Thurs. 9/4, 9:30am-5pm; Free (RSVP required).
Where: miniMasters, 100 Reade St., 212-374-1747, minimasters.com.

PB&J is a staple in your house. But how about upgrading to more exciting ingredients?

PB & Caviar, a new Tribeca boutique, excels in high-end women’s and children’s frocks, organic beauty booty and covetable decor. Founder Evin Cosby (yes, as in that Cosby) created a homey space that combines fashion with family friendliness. Kids will appreciate the handmade (non-toxic, fair-trade) toys from Kenya and Germany, while moms can label hunt among Serfontaine, Antik Batik and Anna Sui.

Make yourself at home.

Open Tues.-Sun. 11am-7pm. 88 Thomas St. (bet. West Broadway & Hudson), 212-608-1112, pbcaviar.com.

The words “back to school” have your kids in a tizzy. But September can mean more than homework (for them) and headache (for you).

On Labor Day, head to Fort Greene for a Back to School Bash hosted by the Brooklyn Public Library and Habana Outpost. The lineup includes a DJ, face painting, eco-friendly crafts, readings and a kiddie dance party. And since the event is to encourage literacy, make sure your family signs up for a library card to kick off the school year.

Not to exclude adults, there will also be frozen drinks and Cuban snacks. Parade-goers will be hard pressed to find anything better.

When: Mon. 9/1, 12-5pm; All ages; Free.
Where: Habana Outpost, 757 Fulton St. (at South Portland Ave.), Brooklyn, 718-858-9500.

With all the out-of-town trips this summer, you’ve hardly noticed that the neighborhood is changing.

Dimples Baby popped up among a strip of stores on Avenue U, with a neighborhood-appropriate selection of gear, diaper bags and toys from Netto Collection, Orbit Baby, Jeeto and Boon. Founded by two moms (and what isn’t these days?) the boutique has a special area dedicated to play, with plasma TV and imported toys to occupy the kids while you browse.

Good thing you’ll be staying in town more often.

Open Mon.-Thurs. 10:30am-5:30pm, Fri. 10:30am-1:30pm, Sun. by appointment (closed Sat.). 361 Avenue U, Brooklyn, 718-449-2229, dimplesbaby.com.

You need help, like, now. Maybe you’re pregnant and have no idea what stroller to buy. Perhaps you’re returning to work and overwhelming with finding a nanny.

Stork, a custom baby planning service, is giving the inside scoop in a series of free seminars. Get the 411 on baby gear must-haves, how to hire a nany and the basics of going green. Instead of trial and error or taking advice from friends (who don’t even have kids!) let the experts do the talking.

The first session is tonight: Talk about immediate gratification.

When: Mon. 8/25, 7:30pm; Tues. 8/26, 1pm; Mon. 9/22, 7:30pm. Free; RSVP at 212-353-1947 or info@maternalfitness.com.
Where: Spabebe, 108 East 16th St., 4th floor, storkplan.com.

Your daughter loves tennis primarily for the cute outfits. Mommy loves it primarily for Roger Federer. But this Saturday presents a chance for both of you to focus on your serves and spend quality time on the court.

The annual Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day opens the U.S. Open tomorrow. Hop a subway to Queens, and hit up the free festival on the grounds where the Open takes place. Catch demos by the biggest names on the court, try new techniques at clinics, test your skill in games, and enjoy standard summer-festival fare like face-painting and hair-braiding (a sure favorite among future Venuses and Serenas). Stars of their caliber are even known to hold court during Kids’ Day, signing autographs and posing for photos.

Later in the afternoon, stick around to watch pros practice, or head inside to catch the giant, televised stadium show. This year’s lineup features tween favorites like Demi Lovato and Menudo (yes, they still exist); it’ll sell out fast, so buy tickets in advance at ticketmaster.com. And the big names in the tennis game will make appearances.

Better bust out your cutest tennis outfit.

When: Sat., 8/23, 9:30am-4pm (activities until 1pm); $10-$20 General Admission, Activities free.
Where: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center Grounds, Flushing Meadows, Queens, usopen.org.

You’ve eaten so much frozen yogurt this summer, you’re thinking about naming your first born Pinkberry.

Switch up your routine with bubble tea. Murray Hill has gotten its fix with Tease, a new shop serving the beloved brew. The menu offers black, green and red teas, and a slew of flavors like taro, strawberry and peach — peppered with giant gummy tapioca “bubbles.”

And you won’t have to trek down to Chinatown to enjoy tea time.

Open Mon.-Fri. 8am-10pm, Sat.-Sun. 10am-10pm. 379 Third Ave. (bet. 27th & 28th), 212-889-8727.

You’re tired of the same old street fair: lukewarm lemonade, cheap silver bracelets and unidentifiable meat on a skewer.

Try something new at the Dance Theatre of Harlem’s 35th Annual Street Festival. Enjoy performances from guest artists and students, shop for local art, snack on uptown treats and finish off the afternoon with face painting.

Plus, your little ballerina will get a boost from seeing dance outside her usual pink tutu realm.

When: Sat. 8/9, 12-7pm; All ages; Free.
Where: West 152nd St. (bet. Amsterdam & St. Nicholas Ave.), 212-690-2800, dancetheatreofharlem.org.

There’s no such thing as a free lunch — or a free facial.

Or maybe there is. Tomorrow, The Spa at Chelsea Piers holds its first Spa Fair. Product specialists from Dermalogica, SkinCeuticals, Thalgo and Kiss My Face will be on-hand to teach the benefits of massage, skin care and body treatments. Relax with a mini-spa experience and learn how to make your own scrub. It’s just the thing you need on a Tuesday.

Or every day.

When: Tues. 7/29, 5-8pm; Free; RSVP required.
Where: Sports Center at Chelsea Piers, 212-336-6780, chelseapiers.com.

Heading to the Hamptons in a few? In case you’re always the last to know, tomorrow is not just any Saturday.

The 11th annual Super Saturday benefits The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, with a designer garage sale, kids’ carnival and gourmet goodies on the agenda. Yes, the entrance price is steep, but it goes toward a good cause. Get there early to snag designer deals from the likes of Catherine Malandrino, DVF, Ferragamo and Tory Burch. Little shoppers will get a kick out of pony rides, face painting, customized T-shirts and cupcake decorating. And keep an eye out for lots of celebs.

Tickets are available online. Don’t say nobody told you.

When: Sat. 7/26, 12-6pm; $450-$650 Adults, $150 Kids.
Where: Nova’s Ark Project, Water Mill, ocrf.org.