> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://bklyner.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Playtime In Ditmas Park: Upcoming Children’s Events - URL: https://bklyner.com/playtime-in-ditmas-park-upcoming-childrens-events-3-ditmas-park/ - Published: 2015-06-16T18:45:38.000Z - Updated: 2015-06-16T18:36:00.000Z - Author: Anna Gustafson - Tags: cortelyou library, Lakeside, Lola Star, music, nature, #API-Imported ![You can take a waterfall hike in Prospect Park this Saturday, June 20. Photo via Andrew Gwozdziewycz](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Prospect-Park-waterfall-2-702x467.jpg) You can take a waterfall hike in Prospect Park this Saturday, June 20\. Photo via [Andrew Gwozdziewycz](https://www.flickr.com/photos/thinkiandy/4208656292/in/photolist-7pUsTw-6WpnFT-gYa3k-7XgK1X-dHVb6n-nLAQDy-ecN6wn-nSFvBb-6Wtp4u-6i2suH-gXXut-c9Wbs-5AUn3P-gXXLT-pzUFsm-bghyER-bqSegg-6V1Ey3-h5gYTd-h5hcHE-h5gTUq-h5hc2Q-h5i7zF-h5gVrd-h5hcdS-h5gUaA-h5i7Pt-h5iayg-h5gz2z-h5gW3y-h5gPwM-h5i9Ae-h5gU54-h5gTjM-h5i8HH-h5i9MB-h5i8x2-h5h995-h5ibtH-h5gRVV-h5gSFH-h5h9jq-h5gWvN-h5haZE-4tN8Aa-h5gRMh-7b6qQj-834CC1-68bGVZ-8HWpWr?ref=bklyner.com) Looking for something to do with the whole family this week? From a waterfall hike to sing-alongs and free concerts, 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](/calendar-3). **[Sing-Along With Debbie Deane](http://www.larkcafe.com/weekly-calendar/?ref=bklyner.com)** **When:** Wednesday, June 17, 11am **Where:** [Lark Cafe](http://www.larkcafe.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 1007 Church Avenue **What:** Belt out some family favorites with local mom and recording artist [Debbie Deane](http://www.debbiedeane.com/?ref=bklyner.com). **How much:** $5 per family **[Cortelyou Friends Storytime](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/cortelyou-friends-storyti-cortelyou-library-061115?ref=bklyner.com)** **When:** Thursday, June 18, 10:30-11:30am **Where:** [Cortelyou Library](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/summer-reading-kickoff-an-cortelyou-library-060415?ref=bklyner.com), 1305 Cortelyou Road **What:** Bring your little ones, through the age of five, to hear some lively storytelling from the always fantastic [Cortelyou Library Friends](https://www.facebook.com/cortelyoulibraryfriends?fref=ts). **How much:** Free! **[Jam With The Dad Beats](http://www.larkcafe.com/weekly-calendar/?ref=bklyner.com)** **When:** Thursday, June 18, 11am **Where:** [Lark Cafe](http://www.larkcafe.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 1007 Church Avenue **What:** Made up of three real-live Brooklyn dads (and neighbors),[The Dad Beats](https://www.facebook.com/TheDadBeats?fref=ts) traverse surf, rock and country grooves to deliver playful reimaginings of your childhood favorites. **How much:** $10 per family [**Nature Exploration**](https://www.prospectpark.org/news-events/events/2015/6/11?ref=bklyner.com#fledglings-early-childhood-program-2) **When:** Thursdays & Fridays, 12-4pm **Where:** [Audubon Center](http://www.prospectpark.org/visit-the-park/places-to-go/audubon-center/?expand&ref=bklyner.com), 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! **[Lola Star’s Dreamland Roller Disco](http://lakesidebrooklyn.com/dreamland/?ref=bklyner.com)** **When:** Friday, June 19, 7:30-10pm **Where:** [LeFrak Center at Lakeside](http://lakesidebrooklyn.com/?ref=bklyner.com) in Prospect Park **What:** Get out your best Madonna get-ups for neighbor Lola Star’s “Material Girl” party, which will include dazzling performers, kitschy contests, giveaways, and, of course, a whole lot of music and roller skating! **How much:** $18 per person, which includes event admission and skate rentals **[Lavender Blues Sing-Along](http://www.larkcafe.com/weekly-calendar/?ref=bklyner.com)** **When:** Saturday, June 20, 9:30 & 10:30 **Where:** [Lark Cafe](http://www.larkcafe.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 1007 Church Avenue **What:** Bring your babies and toddlers to the [Lavender Blues](https://www.facebook.com/LavenderBluesMusic?fref=ts) sing-along, when the kids will have a blast singing, playing instruments, dancing, and playing with a ginormous parachute! **How much:** $8 per family [**Nature Exploration**](https://www.prospectpark.org/news-events/events/2015/6/13?ref=bklyner.com#popup-dinner-brooklyn-2015) **When:** Saturdays & Sundays, 10am-1pm **Where:** [Audubon Center](http://www.prospectpark.org/visit-the-park/places-to-go/audubon-center/?expand&ref=bklyner.com), 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**](https://www.prospectpark.org/news-events/events/2015/6/13?ref=bklyner.com#popup-dinner-brooklyn-2015) **When:** Saturdays & Sundays, 11am-4pm **Where:** [Eastwood](http://www.prospectpark.org/visit-the-park/park-map/points-interest/eastwood/?expand&ref=bklyner.com), Prospect Park **What:** This month, through hikes, birding tours, and more, families will get to know a thing or two about the wonderful warblers that visit the park at this time of year. **How much:** Free! **[Waterfall Hike in Prospect Park](https://www.prospectpark.org/news-events/events/2015/6/20?ref=bklyner.com#nature-exploration-saturday)** **When:** Saturday, June 20, 1-2:30pm **Where:** Meet at Prospect Park’s Audubon Center **What:** This will be a light exploration through Prospect Park to see the natural areas and waterfalls that were part of the park design by Vaux and Olmstead to imitate the serenity of mountains upstate. Please note the tour leaves promptly at 1pm. **How much:** Free! **[Make Music New York On Cortelyou, Church & Flatbush](http://makemusicny.org/summer-schedule/2015/locations?name%5Flocation=&neighborhood=Flatbush&ref=bklyner.com)** **When:** Sunday, June 21, 10am-9pm **Where:** At numerous locations throughout our neighborhood, all of which you can see [here](http://makemusicny.org/summer-schedule/2015/locations?name%5Flocation=&neighborhood=Flatbush&ref=bklyner.com). **What:** Bands, singers and other musicians will play free concerts — including classical, hip-hop, folk and more — at dozens of locations throughout our area, including on Cortelyou Road, Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue. **How much:** Free! **[Kids Yoga With Yoga Jen](http://www.larkcafe.com/weekly-calendar/?ref=bklyner.com)** **When:** Sunday, June 21, 10am **Where:** [Lark Cafe](http://www.larkcafe.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 1007 Church Avenue **What:** Come dance, play and move into animal poses during this 35-minute class with your little one. Space is limited, and it’s first-come, first-served. Contact instructor [Jen Pinna](http://www.yogajenbk.squarespace.com/?ref=bklyner.com) at [gamm57@aol.com](mailto:gamm57@aol.com) for more information. **How much:** $15 per family; $1 more if you want to rent a mat [**Make Music New York: Groupmuse**](https://www.prospectpark.org/news-events/events/2015/6/21?ref=bklyner.com#make-music-new-york-gongs) **When:** Sunday, June 21, 4-6pm **Where:** Prospect Park’s [Concert Grove](https://www.prospectpark.org/visit-the-park/park-map/points-interest/points-interest-concert-grove/?ref=bklyner.com) **What:** The Prospect Park Alliance partners with [Make Music New York](http://makemusicny.org/?ref=bklyner.com) and Groupmuse to present the Britpop Choir, which performs a cappella versions of British pop and rock songs. Groupmuse is an online platform that connects local classical musicians to living room house party concerts hosted by people in the Groupmuse community. **How much:** Free! [**Toddler Tuesdays**](http://lakesidebrooklyn.com/events/toddler-tuesdays-47/?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Tuesday, June 23, 9:30am **Where:** [LeFrak Center at Lakeside](http://lakesidebrooklyn.com/?ref=bklyner.com), Prospect Park **What:** Enjoy some toddler-only dedicated skate time on the rink, as kids ages 2-5 and their caregivers will skate to instructor-led games, music, play-based activities — plus there are snacks and beverages. **How much:** $15 for one child and accompanying adult; adult skate rentals are $5 (kid skate and helmet rentals are included). Tickets available in [advance](https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/10000958?ref=bklyner.com). **[Sing-Along With Miss Katie](http://www.larkcafe.com/weekly-calendar/?ref=bklyner.com)** **When:** Tuesday, June 23, 11am **Where:** [Lark Cafe](http://www.larkcafe.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 1007 Church Avenue **What:** Singing a mix of classic kid favorites and rare folk gems, [Miss Katie](http://www.musicwithmisskatie.com/?ref=bklyner.com) 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 ![lakeside logo](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/lakeside_logo_primary-300x86.png)