8 Things To Do In Park Slope This Weekend
Whether you’ve got an apartment full of guests to entertain or you’re just looking for a fun way to work off the stuffing, there’s a little something for everyone to do this weekend in the area:
Karaoke Killed The Cat
When: Friday, November 29, 11:59pm
Where: Union Hall, 702 Union Street
What: As of today, it’s officially okay to pick Christmas songs.
How much: Free!
The Red Balloon & White Mane
When: Saturday, November 30, 11am
Where: BAM Rose Cinemas, 30 Lafayette Ave
What: See a double feature of the enchanting children’s films by French director Albert Lamorisse. In The Red Balloon, a young boy discovers a stray balloon that seems to have a mind of its own, while White Mane is a fable about the taming of a beautiful wild stallion.
How much: $9 general admission, $8 cinema club members, $7 children 12 and under
Festive Fifth
When: Saturday, November 30, 6:30-9pm
Where: 5th Avenue from between Dean and 18th Streets
What: See a tree-lighting ceremony, drink free hot chocolate, meet Santa, and support local shops on Small Business Saturday.
How much: Free!
The Rub
When: Saturday, November 30, 10pm
Where: The Bell House, 149 7th Street
What: Do the mashed potato after eating a second helping of mashed potatoes! If you plan ahead to go to this dance party, that plate of delicious, but calorie-heavy, Thanksgiving dinner may not make you feel so guilty.
How much: Tickets available at the door, $10 before midnight, $15 after
Morning Bird Walk: Twelve Birds of Winter
When: Sunday, December 1, 8am
Where: Prospect Park, meet at the Audubon Center
What: Or if dancing’s not your thing, walk off that extra slice of pumpkin pie you and learn about some of the birds that spend the winter in our big backyard on this tour with the Brooklyn Bird Club.
How much: Free!
Celebrate Hanukkah At The Brooklyn Children’s Museum
When: Sunday, December 1, 11:30am
Where: Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue
What: Two programs run concurrently: kids 5 and under can discover the traditions behind the special holiday and make a Hanukkah themed gift bag to take home; and kids 5 and up will hear holiday stories and share warm thoughts during this cold season by creating greeting cards to send to family and friends.
How much: Free with admission ($9 per person, free for children under 1)
Winter On A Flatbush Farm
When: Sunday, December 1, 1-4pm
Where: Lefferts Historic House in Prospect Park
What: Kids can learn how to make a patchwork quilt, watch a master spinster spin wool thread, and enjoy Dutch treats made at an outdoor hearth from a Lefferts family recipe. Be sure to be around at 3pm, when we hear old St. Nicholas will stop by!
How much: $3 suggested donation
The Kid Brother
When: Sunday, December 1, 1pm
Where: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: A screening of the silent film starring Harold Lloyd as a male-Cinderella, with live piano accompaniment by Bernie Anderson, and hosted by Ken Gordon.
How much: Free!
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