Family Fun In Fort Greene: Upcoming Kids Events Through Tuesday, June 9

Looking for something to do with the whole family this week? From a chance to roller skate with your toddler, to frolicking with butterflies and making crafts, 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.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3

Teen Tech Time
When: Wednesday, June 3 from 4-6pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Play on the Wii with neighbors.

DIY: Knitting
When: Wednesday, June 3 from 5-6pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: All ages are welcome. Please bring your own needles and yarn.

THURSDAY, JUNE 4

Summer Reading Kickoff: Every Hero Has A Story
When: Thursday, June 4 at 2pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Come join us at our Summer Reading Kick-off Party! Sign-up for Summer Reading and participate in free fun activities.

Summer Reading Kickoff
When: Thursday, June 4 at 2pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Come unlock your secret superhero powers at Clinton Hill’s summer reading kickoff party! As well as giving out summer reading materials, we will be decorating the sidewalk with chalk art, making crafts, and starting kids off on our summer superhero training program with hero-themed activities, games, and stories.

Reading is Fundamental
When: Thursday, June 4 from 3:30-4:30pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Kids and teens can earn FREE books by borrowing and returning books with their library card.

FRIDAY, JUNE 5

Toddler Time
When: Friday, June 5 from 10-11am
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Come hear stories, sing songs, play with toys, and meet new friends! For toddlers (aged 18-36 months) and their care-givers.

Babies and Books
When: Friday, June 5 from 11:15am-12:15pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Come hear stories, sing songs, play with toys and meet new friends! For Babies (0-18 months) and their caregivers.

Lola Star’s Dreamland Roller Disco
When: Friday, June 5 form 7:30-10pm
Where: LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park at 171 East Drive
What: 80s girl pop roller disco party. Tonight’s theme is “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.” For a full list of weekly themes, visit http://lakesidebrooklyn.com/dreamland/.

SATURDAY, JUNE 6 

Theater Workshop Storytime: “The Jungle Book”
When: Saturday, June 6 at 11am
Where: Greenlight Bookstore at 686 Fulton Street
What: Come swing through The Jungle Book with Jocelyn Greene of Child’s Play NY! Explore your animal instincts as we play with the characters and songs from this Rudyard Kipling classic. Guard the wolf den from Sheere Khan, dance like Mowgli the man-cub, and sing about the Bare Necessities like Balloo! Parents can learn more about Child’s Play NY, a Brooklyn Based theater program offering summer camps and theater classes to children. Ages 3 to 8.
How much: FREE | $16.99-$19.99 for the books

Family Day
When: Saturday, June 6 from 11am-2pm
Where: BRIC House at 647 Fulton Street
What: Join some of BRIC’s Teaching Artists for an imaginative adventure for an all-ages, in art-making! This Family Day event is in collaboration with our The 27th Annual BRIC Student Art and Media Education Exhibition! There will be movie screenings, silk screening, digital stop motion animation, pop-up book-making activities and more. This is a FREE, drop-in event, appropriate for all ages.

Habana Outpost Kids Corner
When: Saturday, June 6 from 11am-3pm
Where: Habana Outpost at 757 Fulton Street
What: Live Ladybug Release! Join us for this annual event as we release live ladybugs into the courtyard of Habana Outpost and learn how ladybugs protect our garden. The Kid’s Corner is a weekend program that offers free, creative workshops and crafts that teach environmentalism, wellness and community to neighborhood kids.

Frolic Festival
When: Saturday, June 6 from 1-5pm
Where: Brooklyn Botanic Garden at 990 Washington Avenue
What: Celebrate the opening of BBG’s new Discovery Garden with a family festival full of dragonfly strolls, butterfly crafts, a puppet dance party, and a musical scavenger hunt.

SUNDAY, JUNE 7

Habana Outpost Kids Corner
When: Sunday, June 7 from 11am-3pm
Where: Habana Outpost at 757 Fulton Street
What: Live Ladybug Release! Join us for this annual event as we release live ladybugs into the courtyard of Habana Outpost and learn how ladybugs protect our garden. The Kid’s Corner is a weekend program that offers free, creative workshops and crafts that teach environmentalism, wellness and community to neighborhood kids.

Best of BAMKids Film Festival
When: Sunday, June 7 at 2pm
Where: Peter Jay Sharp Building, BAM Rose Cinemas at 30 Lafayette Avenue
What: Missed this year’s edition of our beloved annual festival? Catch two of the most popular films from the recent children’s film festivals in North America: “Pim and Pom: The Big Adventure” (2014) and “Little Moon Lost” (2011).
How much: $10 adults | $7 for members and children under 12

MONDAY, JUNE 8

Explore and Create: Sewing For Kids
When: Monday, June 8 from 3:30-4:30pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Learn basic sewing techniques.

TUESDAY, JUNE 9 

Toddler Tuesdays at Lakeside
When: Tuesday, June 9 from 9:30am-12pm
Where: LeFrak Center Lakeside in Prospect Park at 171 East Drive
What: Start your Tuesdays with an action-packed morning of toddler-only dedicated skate time on the rink, instructor-led games, music, play-based activities, snacks, and beverages. The Toddler Tuesday program is designed for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers. Accompanying caregivers are required to participate in all activities with their toddlers and must be prepared to assist/monitor the toddler accordingly. For more information call (718) 462-0010 or email groups@lakesidebrooklyn.com.
How much: $15 per child; two children per caregiver

Baby Breakfast
When: Tuesday, June 9 from 10am-12pm
Where: Habana Outpost at 757 Fulton Street
What: The courtyard is transformed into an into a toddler wonderland complete with toys, a water table and supervised art projects geared towards children 4 and under. Come meet your neighbors and watch your kids make new friends. Presented in conjunction with My Brooklyn Baby.
How much: Free, rain or shine

Toddler Time
When: Tuesday, June 9 from 10:15-11:15am
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Hear stories, sing songs, play with toys and meet new friends! For Babies (18-36 months) and their caregivers.
How much: Free

Babies and Books
When: Tuesday, June 9 from 11:30-12:30pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Come hear stories, sing songs, play with toys and meet new friends! For Babies (0-18 months) and their caregivers. Playing with your baby is more than fun, it’s one of the most important ways you can encourage early literacy and language.

Explore and Create: Flag Day Craft
When: Tuesday, June 9 from 3:30-4:30pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Arts and crafts activities for children ages 6 and up.