Things For Kids To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Mrs. Doubtfire, Wonder Wheel Party, Night Out Against Crime

Things For Kids To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Mrs. Doubtfire, Wonder Wheel Party, Night Out Against Crime
Photo via Coney Island History Project.
Photo via Coney Island History Project.

Looking for something to do with the whole family this week? There are a lot of great kid-friendly events coming up in Brooklyn, and we’ve selected some of our favorites. See the full details below!

For more things to do around Brooklyn, and to add your own upcoming event, check out our calendar.

62nd Precinct: Night Out Against Crime
When: Tuesday, August 4, 6 – 9pm
Where: Bay 22nd Street between Bath Avenue and Benson Avenue
What: Get to know your local officers and meet the new commanding officer during National Night Out Against Crime. The street will be shut down and there will rides, giveaways, music and good food.
How much: Free!

61st Precinct: Night Out Against Crime
When: Tuesday, August 4, 5 – 8pm
Where: Rear parking lot of the 61st Precinct, 2575 Coney Island Avenue
What: Get to know your local officers and meet the new commanding officer during National Night Out Against Crime. There will be food, music, dancing and inflatable bouncy houses.
How much: Free!

Explore & Create
When: Wednesday, August 5, 4-5pm
Where: Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14th Street
What: Kids create their own masterpieces at this weekly arts and crafts program.
How Much: Free!

Meet A Local Hero
When: Thursday, August 6, 2-3pm
Where: New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street, Bensonhurst
What: Meet the local heros who make everyday safe in the neighborhood.
How Much: Free!

The Italian Opera Company’s Summer Music Spectacular
When: Saturday, August 8, 1-3pm
Where: New Utrecht Library 1743 86th Street
What: Enjoy a performance by The Italian Opera Company at their Summer Music Spectacular.
How Much: Free!

Fifth Annual History Day
When: Saturday, August 8, 1-6pm
Where: Coney Island Boardwalk, 1025 Boardwalk
What: Celebrate Deno’s Wonder Wheel 95th anniversary with music, games, and magic shows.
How Much: Free!

Coney Island Flicks On The Beach: Mrs. Doubtfire
When: Monday, August 10, 8:30-10pm
Where: Coney Island Boardwalk, 1001 Boardwalk West
What: Lay out your blanket on the sand and watch Mrs. Doubtfire on a giant, 40-foot inflatable screen.
How Much: Free!