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.
First Five Years Kids Create: Handprint Turkeys
When: Wednesday, November 18, 4pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library, 380 Washington Avenue
What: Gobble gobble! Bring kids ages 2-5 into the library to make no-mess, trace-and-cut handprint turkeys…and a few new friends, too.
How Much: Free!
Read! Write! Create! Comic Strip Workshop
When: Thursday, November 19, 4pm
Where: Cortelyou Library, 1305 Cortelyou Road, Ditmas Park
What: Kids ages 7-12 will learn how to create comics that are viewable through 3D glasses!
How Much: Free!
Ezra Jack Keats Bedtime Stories
When: Thursday, November 19, 7pm
Where: Central Library, Youth Wing, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Park Slope
What: Enjoy Ezra Jack Keats-themed stories, songs, and activities — plus, each child will go home with one of the author’s books.
How Much: Free!
Family Movies @ The Library: Alexander And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
When: Friday, November 20, 3:30pm
Where: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Park Slope
What: I think we can all relate to Alexander — and your kids certainly will during this funny film adaptation of the popular picture book.
How Much: Free!
Free Family Art Day
When: Saturday, November 21, 10-11:30pm
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue
What: Join Spellbound Theater as they lead this morning of art exploration, where families will get creative through song, puppetry, and play — plus, you’ll learn some art-based literacy activities to do at home.
How Much: Free!
Story Time: Elephants Make Fine Friends
When: Saturday, November 21, 11am
Where: Greenlight Bookstore, 686 Fulton Street, Fort Greene
What: New York-based author and illustrator Colter Jackson will read her book about a girl and her elephant pal and their struggle to overcome, well, his elephantiness.
How Much: Free!
Art Workshop: Comic Book Illustration
When: Saturday, November 21, 11am
Where: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Park Slope
What: A cool chance for kids to learn how to draw comic books from artist Mark Ziemann, a teacher and the creator of the comic strip Motorhead.
How Much: Free!
Family Movie Night: Inside Out
When: Saturday, November 21, 4:30pm
Where: Park Slope Armory Y, 361 15th Street
What: Local families are invited to come together for a good old-fashioned movie night, featuring the recent Pixar film, Inside Out.
How Much: Free!
Story Time: Happy In Our Skin
When: Sunday, November 22, 11:30am
Where: powerHouse on 8th, 1111 8th Avenue, South Slope
What: Author Fran Manushkin will read her book aloud — it tells the story of the fun ties that bind the human family.
How Much: Free!
Preschool Storytime
When: Monday, November 23, 10:30am
Where: Windsor Terrace Library, 160 East 5th Street
What: Kids up to age 5 will enjoy picture books, songs, and socializing with other children in this playful program.
How Much: Free!