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 12, 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 Puppetsburgh 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!
A Summer Movie Under The Stars
When: Wednesday, August 12, 7pm
Where: Long Meadow North, Prospect Park
What: Bring your blankets to a free showing of Happy Feet in Prospect Park, sponsored by Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams.
How Much: Free!
Family Art With Art Of Parenting
When: Thursday, August 13, 10am
Where: Greenwood Playground, Fort Hamilton Parkway & E 5th Street
What: Meet at the chess tables for an arts workshop for all ages.
How Much: Free!
Jam With The Dad Beats
When: Thursday, August 13, 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
Sing-Along With Lucy Kalantari
When: Thursday, August 13, 4pm
Where: ELK Coffee, 154 Prospect Park Southwest
What: Join neighbor Lucy Kalantari as she sings and plays the ukulele! This is a wonderful event for kids and caregivers alike.
How much: $5 per family
Drop-In Sing Along With Lucy Kalantari
When: Friday, August 14, 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
Free Public Rowing
When: Saturday, August 15, 12-4pm
Where: Prospect Park’s Wellhouse Boat Ramp
What: Check out Prospect Park Lake by rowboat, thanks to the Prospect Park Alliance and Village Community Boathouse — which have again teamed up to offer the free public rowing on Saturdays.
How Much: Free!
Sunday Storytime With Eric Morse
When: Sunday, August 16, 11:30am-12:30pm
Where: PowerHouse on 8th, 1111 8th Avenue, South Slope
What: Meet author and illustrator, Eric Morse, during a reading of his pop-culture primer for kids, What Is Punk?
How Much: Free!
Inventors Club: Elias Howe
When: Sunday, August 16, 12-3pm
Where: Green-Wood Cemetery, 520 25th Street
What: Learn about Elias Howe, the inventor of the sewing machine, and work on your own soft circuitry technology
How Much: Free!
Summer Reading Program: Table Games
When: Monday, August 17, 2:30pm
Where: Kensington Library, 4207 18th Avenue
What: Kids are invited to enjoy different board games, including Connect Four, Candyland, Monopoly, Battleship, and more.
How much: Free!
Sing-Along With Miss Katie
When: Tuesday, August 18, 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 18, 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.