This Week’s Kid Friendly Events
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.
First Five Years Kids Create: Winter Holiday Cards
When: Wednesday, December 9, 4pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library, 380 Washington Avenue
What: Little ones up to age five will craft beautiful holiday cards from colorful paper strips and glue.
How Much: Free!
Holiday Train Show
When: Friday, December 11, 3:30-6:30pm & Saturday, December 12, 11:30am-2:30pm
Where: Brooklyn Free School, 372 Clinton Avenue, Clinton Hill
What: The annual event (recommended for kids from birth to 12 years old) returns with eight types of electric trains weaving in and out of four hand-made scenes. The second floor will house a play space for the younger visitors where they can watch a film and play with wooden tracks and trains.
How Much: Admission is by donation; suggested amount is $2 for kids and $3 for adults.
Creative Writing
When: Friday, December 11, 2:45pm
Where: Cortelyou Library, 1305 Cortelyou Road, Ditmas Park
What: Kids between the ages of 7 and 11 can write and share their work with each other in a safe atmosphere of respect and acceptance.
How Much: Free!
Kids Create: Kwanzaa Wreath
When: Friday, December 11, 4pm
Where: Flatbush Library, 22 Linden Boulevard
What: Kids are invited to make a handprint Kwanzaa wreath in red, black, and green — they suggest bringing some family photos to attach to the wreath when it’s finished.
How Much: Free!
The Star Wars Experience
When: Saturday, December 12, 1-3pm
Where: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Park Slope
What: Start getting super psyched for the new Star Wars at this interactive event that encourages reading, physical activity, and creativity through all things Star Wars.
How Much: Free!
Family Fun Night: Holiday Decoration & Ornament Making
When: Saturday, December 12, 4pm
Where: Prospect Park YMCA, 357 9th Street, Park Slope
What: Families are invited to make beautiful holiday decorations and tree ornaments.
How Much: Free!
Story Time: The Thing About Yetis
When: Sunday, December 13, 11:30am
Where: powerHouse on 8th, 1111 8th Avenue, South Slope
What: Yetis, the mysterious snow creatures, apparently miss summer! Hear the tale from the author and illustrator, Vin Vogel.
How Much: Free!
Family Performance: Navidad Flamenca
When: Sunday, December 13, 12:30pm
Where: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Park Slope
What: Music, carols, and dance representing holiday traditions from the Spanish-speaking world will be on display at this performance by Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana II.
How Much: Free, but you should RSVP to guarantee your seat.
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