Family Friendly Fun In South Slope This Week

Looking for something fun to do with the whole family this week? From stories and crafts to superhero costume creation to learning about the aquatic ecosystem of Prospect Park, there are a lot of great kid-friendly events coming up in our area. See the full details below!

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

Story Play
When: Wednesday, July 15, 10:30am
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue
What: Stories, songs, and play for babies and toddlers!
How much: Free, but you must pick up a ticket at the reference desk 1/2 hour before the start of the program.

KIDtivity Wednesday with Puppetsburg
When: Wednesday, July 15, 1pm
Where: LeFrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect Park
What: Come to Lakeside for dancing, music, bubble time, and a puppet story from Puppetsburg.
How much: Free, but space is limited so reserve your spot in advance.

Superhero Training Lab
When: Wednesday, July 15, 3pm
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue
What: Have you signed up for Summer Reading and want to complete your six Summer Reading game board challenges? Join us to work on arts and crafts and hear stories.
How much: Free.

Nature Exploration
When: Thursdays & Fridays, 12-4pm
Where: Audubon Center, Prospect Park
What: Families can enjoy a variety of activities, from games for bird nerds to Citizen Science projects to a chance to meet a resident snake.
How much: Free!

Babies & Books
When: Thursday, July 16, 1:30pm
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue
What: Come hear stories, sing songs, play with toys and meet new friends, for babies and their caregivers.
How much: Free, but you must pick up a ticket at the reference desk 1/2 hour before the start of the program.

Creatures of the Night: Family Edition
When: Thursday, July 16, 7pm
Where: Audubon Center, Prospect Park
What: Explore Prospect Park after dark with expert Naturalist Paul Keim. Share snacks and beverages with Paul as he speaks about the ecological role that bats and nocturnal insects play in our environment, followed by a walking tour to spot and identify the Park’s various species of resident bats in flight.
How much: $10 per person or $30 for a family of four, register online.

Chess Club for All Ages
When: Friday, July 17, 3pm
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue
What: Come pass some time this summer playing chess in the spacious auditorium. All skill levels and ages are encouraged to join the fun.
How much: Free!

Nature Exploration
When: Saturdays & Sundays, 10am-1pm
Where: Audubon Center, Prospect Park
What: Much like on the weekdays, families can enjoy a variety of activities, including bird watching, nature-based projects, and more.
How much: Free!

Pop-Up Audubon: Macy’s Fishing Clinics
When: Saturdays & Sundays, 12-6pm
Where: Peninsula, Prospect Park
What: This month, from 1-4pm kids under the age of 15 can learn to fish. From 4:30-6pm, learn how to use binoculars and go bird watching.
How much: Free!

Pop-Up Audubon II: Fishing Fun
When: Saturdays & Sundays, 12-6pm
Where: North End of Esplanade, Prospect Park
What: This month, from 1-4pm kids under the age of 15 can learn to fish. From 4:30-6pm, learn how to use binoculars and go bird watching.
How much: Free!

Ezra Jack Keats Story Hour
When: Saturday, July 18, 2pm
Where: Imagination Playground, Prospect Park
What: Gather around Peter and Willy, the statue of two beloved Keats characters, for storytelling adventures brought to life by Tammy Hall. Sponsored by the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation.
How much: Free!

Fun On The Farm
When: Saturday & Sunday, July 18-19, 2-5pm
Where: Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park
What: Visitors of all ages can come help the Lefferts staff take care of the potato plot, herb gardens, and berry patches by pulling weeds and helping to water. Bring a hat and a bottle of water and we will provide the tools and gloves.
How much: $3 suggested donation.

Luau at Lakeside
When: Saturday, July 18, 12pm
Where: LeFrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect Park
What: Enjoy sunshine, splash pad, roller-skating, silent auction, hula dancers and a full luncheon at this fundraiser for Jonah’s Just Begun.
How much: $35-40