Fun South Slope Events For The Whole Family
Looking for something fun to do with the whole family this week? From learning how linen is made to reggie music and roller skating 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.
Rock With Adam
When: Wednesday, June 10, 10:30am
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue
What: Are you ready to rock? Neighborhood kids are definitely in for a treat as guitarist Adam Blotner plays some of his favorite tunes.
How much: Free, but tickets are required for entry (one per family), so be sure to arrive early to score your ticket.
Kids Create
When: Wednesday, June 10, 4:15pm
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue
What: Arts! Crafts! Stories! All this and more for children 6 and up.
How much: Free!
Fledglings: Early Childhood Program
When: Thursday, June 11, 9:30am
Where: Audubon Center, Prospect Park
What: Join the Prospect Park Alliance for a new early childhood program for parents and care-givers with children 18-36 months in age. Children will develop self-reliance, creativity, and problem-solving skills through outdoor play-based activities.
How much: Free, but advanced registration is required.
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!
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: Incredible Invertebrates
When: Saturdays & Sundays, 11am-4pm
Where: Vanderbilt Playground, Prospect Park
What: Join Alliance naturalists to discover the diverse array of aquatic life by examining the specimens of Prospect Park Lake.
How much: Free!
Pop-Up Audubon II: Water Detectives
When: Saturdays & Sundays, 11am-4pm
Where: Long Meadow near Upper Pool, Prospect Park
What: This month, you’ll get to the park’s freshwater ecosystems through a series of outdoor activities.
How much: Free!
Flax to Linen
When: Saturday, June 13 2-4pm
Where: Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park
What: Join the Prospect Park Alliance to check on the flax crop planted in the spring and try out tools used to process flax fibers into linen cloth. Touch different pieces of linen cloth to compare the weaves and sew a small linen pouch to take home.
How much: $3 suggested donation.
Hip Tot at Lakeside
When: Sunday, June 14, 11am
Where: LeFrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect Park
What: The whole family will be jammin’ to the Reggae sounds of Father Goose, along with story time, crafts, giveaways, and community.
How much: Free!
Story Play
When: Monday, June 15, 10:30am
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue
What: Hear stories and nursery rhymes, and learn baby games to entertain your little one. Tickets are required and will be given out 1/2 hour before the start of the program at the reference desk.
How much: Free!