Kid Friendly Events In Park 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.
Babies & Books
When: Wednesday, July 15, 10am
Where: Central Library, Youth Wing, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: Kids ages birth to 18 months and their guardians can enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes.
How much: Free, but you must pick up a ticket the morning of the program at the Children’s reference desk.
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.
Game On!
When: Wednesday, July 15, 2pm
Where: Pacific Library, 25 4th Avenue
What: Come play classic board games, meet other kids and stay cool this summer.
How much: Free!
Wild Card Wednesdays
When: Wednesday, July 15, 2:30pm
Where: Central Library, Youth Wing, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: Join for a fun summer reading activity! For ages 6-12.
How much: Free!
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.
Our Garden Club
When: Wednesday, July 15, 4:30pm
Where: Central Library, Youth Wing, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: Kids with and without disabilities can plant seeds, read stories, sing, and take home flowers.
How much: Free!
Get Pop-Cultured: Throwback Thursday 1970s
When: Thursday, July 16, 9am
Where: Barnes & Noble, 267 7th Avenue
What: Join us for a nostalgic journey and relive iconic moments in pop culture from the 1970s. Explore the books, toys, games, music, movies, TV and fashion that shaped the decade and play with Rubik’s Cubes.
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.
Storycraft
When: Thursday, July 16, 2pm
Where: Pacific Library, 25 4th Avenue
What: Come here a story and create a craft.
How much: Free!
FunikiJam Music World Tour
When: Thursday, July 16, 3:30pm
Where: Pacific Library, 25 4th Avenue
What: Come join Captain Jam and Funikijam on their Magical World Tour. This fun and musical show encourages children’s participation with award-winning exploration.
How much: Free!
DIY: Crochet Club
When: Thursday, July 16, 4pm
Where: Central Library, Youth Wing, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: Stop by the Youth Wing and learn how to create a fun crochet project. Great for kids and teens.
How much: Free!
Ezra Jack Keats Bedtime Stories
When: Thursday, July 16, 7pm
Where: Central Library, Youth Wing, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: Librarians read aloud to children and lead singing, rhyming, and playing activities related to the themes and images of the book. At the end of each session, every child is given a free copy of one of the author’s books.
How much: Free!
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.
Story Time Friday
When: Friday, July 17, 10am
Where: Whole Foods, 214 3rd Street
What: Come spend some time in the second floor cafe and hear a story. Fun treats and laughs included.
How much: Free!
Explore and Create Origami
When: Friday, July 17, 1pm
Where: Pacific Library, 25 4th Avenue
What: Learn the art of origami and fold paper into all sorts of interesting shapes and animals!
How much: Free!
Movies @ the Library: Big Hero 6
When: Friday, July 10, 2:30pm
Where: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: This action-packed comedy adventure features Hiro Hamada who forms a special bond with baymax, a lovable personal companion robot built by his brother Tadashi. A devastating turn of events catapults them into the midst of a dangerous plot.
How much: Free!
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!
Get Pop-Cultured: Minions Fun
When: Friday, July 10, 7pm
Where: Barnes & Noble, 267 7th Avenue
What: Become a certified Minion and attend Villian-Con in the store to help search for the most despicable villian to follow. Activities and giveaways round out the fun.
How much: Free, but you must sign up in advance.
Story Play
When: Saturday, July 18, 10am
Where: Central Library, Youth Wing, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: Play with toys and hear a story! For children ages 0-5.
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.
Get Pop-Cultured: Star Wars
When: Saturday, July 18, 2pm
Where: Barnes & Noble, 267 7th Avenue
What: Fans of all ages join us for exclusive products, activities, trivia and more.
How much: Free!
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
Get Pop-Cultured: Manga Mania
When: Sunday, July 19, 9am
Where: Barnes & Noble, 267 7th Avenue
What: Discover this popular style of Japanese comic books and graphic novels and learn to draw manga from the pages of Manga for the Beginner. There will also be special offers, activities, and giveaways.
How much: Free!
Ready, Set, Kindergarten!
When: Sunday, July 19, 2:30pm
Where: Central Library, Youth Wing, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: Families with children ages 3-5 can come to this special six session series to enjoy stories and activities designed to encourage the development of early learning practices and get children ready for school. Families will receive free materials to continue learning at home.
How much: Free!
Preschool Story & Craft
When: Monday, July 20, 2:30pm
Where: Central Library, Youth Wing, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: Come listen to a story and do a craft activity.
How much: Free!
Toddler Story & Play
When: Tuesday, July 21, 10:15am
Where: Central Library, Youth Wing, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: Come hear stories, sing songs, play with toys and meet new friends! For Toddlers (aged 18-36 months) and their caregivers.
How much: Free!
Toddler Time
When: Tuesday, July 20, 10:45am
Where: Pacific Library, 25 4th Avenue
What: Come hear stories, sing songs and more!
How much: Free!
Story Play
When: Tuesday, July 20, 1pm
Where: Pacific Library, 25 4th Avenue
What: Come hear stories, sing songs and play with other toddlers.
How much: Free!
Build With LEGO
When: Tuesday, July 20, 2:30m
Where: Central Library, Youth Wing, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: Have fun and build with LEGOs.
How much: Free!