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 Brooklyn, 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.
Cortelyou Friends Storytime
When: Thursday, September 24, 10:30am
Where: Cortelyou Library, 1305 Cortelyou Road, Ditmas Park
What: Kids from birth to age 5 and their caregivers are invited to cozy up for a few stories.
How Much: Free!
Weekly Singalong With Lloyd Of The Deedle Deedle Dees
When: Friday, September 25, 10am
Where: Lark Cafe, 1007 Church Avenue, Ditmas Park
What: This interactive singalong is all about the history or New York City, and more.
How Much: Suggested $5 per child.
Lakeside Recess
When: Friday, September 25, 2pm
Where: LeFrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect Park
What: It’s recess time! Play in the park with free pickelball, badminton, Kan Jam, and ladder ball.
How Much: Free!
Storytime: Peg + Cat: The Race Car Problem
When: Saturday, September 26, 11am
Where: Greenlight Bookstore, 686 Fulton Street, Fort Greene
What: Hear this tale of everyone’s favorite math mavens as they build a cool car for a race. The author and illustrator will be doing the reading!
How Much: Free!
Transforming Food
When: Saturday, September 26 & Sunday, September 27, 2-4pm
Where: Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park
What: Got an aspiring chef at home? Bring them to see how treats were made a long time ago in Brooklyn, as they’ll churn butter, grind corn, peel apples — then taste the fruits of their labor with popcorn and apple pie.
How Much: $3 suggested donation.
Storytime: Toy Meets Snow
When: Sunday, September 27, 11:30am
Where: PowerHouse on 8th, 1111 8th Avenue, South Slope
What: Authors Emily Jenkins and Paul O. Zelinsky will read their tale about toys who venture outside on a snowy day.
How Much: Free!
Atlantic Antic
When: Sunday, September 27, 12-6pm
Where: Atlantic Avenue from 4th Avenue to the waterfront, Downtown Brooklyn
What: One of the city’s largest street fairs has all the things you expect — food, rides, games — plus a schedule of music and dance performances that includes entertainment for the kids, not to mention opportunities to check out old vehicles at the transit museum!
How Much: Free to attend.
Folk Music Sing Along With Katy Stone
When: Monday, September 28, 11am
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Ave, Park Slope
What: Katy Stone visits Park Slope Library for a fun singalong of her favorite tunes.
How Much: Free!