Playtime In Ditmas Park: Upcoming Children’s Events
Looking for something to do with the whole family this week? There are a lot of great kid-friendly events coming up in the area, and we’ve selected some of our favorites. See the full details below!
For more things to do around Brooklyn, and to add your own upcoming event, check out our calendar.
Cool Off At Lakeside’s Splash Pad
When: Seven days a week through Labor Day, 10am-7pm
Where: LeFrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect Park
What: Children ages 12 and under can cool off with dozens of water jets shooting out of LeFrak Center’s outside rink.
How much: Free!
KIDtivity Wednesdays
When: Wednesday, August 5, 11am-4pm
Where: LeFrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect Park
What: Start KIDtivity Wednesday with a fitness class wit PopFit Kids, then stick around for a puppet show by Puppetsburg at 1pm. KIDtivity Wednesday will close out with a cooking class by Creative Kitchen at 4pm for kids, ages 2-5. All classes are free and reservations can be made online.
How Much: Free!
Sing-Along With Debbie Deane
When: Wednesday, August 4, 11am
Where: Lark Cafe, 1007 Church Avenue
What: Belt out some family favorites with local mom and recording artist Debbie Deane.
How much: $5 per family
A Summer Movie Under The Stars
When: Wednesday, August 4, 7pm
Where: Long Meadow North, Prospect Park
What: Bring your blankets to a free showing of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1, sponsored by Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams.
How Much: Free!
Chalk It Up
When: Thursday, August 6, 10am
Where: Greenwood Playground, Fort Hamilton Parkway & E 5th Street, Kensington
What: Meet at the flagpole and bring chalk for this morning chock full of art.
How Much: Free!
Jam With The Dad Beats
When: Thursday, August 6, 11am
Where: Lark Cafe, 1007 Church Avenue
What: Made up of three real-live Brooklyn dads (and neighbors), The Dad Beats traverse surf, rock and country grooves to deliver playful reimaginings of your childhood favorites.
How much: $10 per family
Drop-In Sing Along With Lucy Kalantari
When: Friday, August 7, 10am
Where: Lark Cafe, 1007 Church Avenue
What: With her charm and musical talents, Lucy Kalantari will have your kids singing and dancing along with her songs.
How much: Suggested $5 per child
Brooklyn Summer Shakespeare-ience: The Taming Of The Shrew
When: Saturday, August 8, 3-5pm
Where: Central Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Park Slope
What: Watch a free community performance of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew presented by Brooklyn teens.
How Much: Free!
Hip Tot Family Day
When: Sunday, August 9, 11am
Where: LeFrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect Park
What: Enjoy a performance by Rolie Polie Guacamole and Dog on Fleas, plus games, dancing, and a magic show by The Magik Theater.
How Much: Free!
Sunday Story Time With Sujean Rim
When: Sunday, August 9, 11:30am-12:30pm
Where: PowerHouse on 8th, 1111 8th Avenue, South Slope
What: Meet author and illustrator Sujean Rim during a reading of the fifth story in her Birdie series, Birdies’ First Day of School.
How Much: Free!
Sing-Along With Miss Katie
When: Tuesday, August 11, 11am
Where: Lark Cafe, 1007 Church Avenue
What: Singing a mix of classic kid favorites and rare folk gems, Miss Katie is known for bringing the sing-along fun to Brooklyn families! As one parent put it, “Miss Katie knows how to connect with caregivers, parents and children to bring out the rhythm in all of us.”
How much: $10 per family
Toddler Tuesday At Studio 1203
When: Tuesday, August 11, 4pm
Where: Studio 1203, 1203 Church Avenue
What: Children are invited to this sing- and dance-along with the fabulous pianist and teacher Maxine Feldman, who will perform Disney classics, theater favorites, standards,and event the Beatles on a baby grand piano. The program is designed for children from age 0 to 4 and their caregivers, but siblings are welcome as well. Every program finishes with a chance for each child to take their own turn at the piano.
How much: $10 per family
Looking for more family-friendly info about Brooklyn? Check out our sister site, City Kid Corner.