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 Wednesday with PopFit Kids
When: Wednesday, July 22, 11am-12pm
Where: LeFrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect Park
What: Come to Lakeside for an energizing fitness class designed for kids ages 2-5.
How much: Free, but space is limited so reserve your spot in advance.
Sing-Along With Debbie Deane
When: Wednesday, July 22, 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
KIDtivity Wednesday with Puppetsburg
When: Wednesday, July 22, 1pm
Where: LeFrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect Park
What: Come to Lakeside for dancing, music, bubble time, and a puppet story from Puppetsburg.
How much: Free, but space is limited so reserve your spot in advance.
Free Roller Skating
When: Wednesday, July 22, 2pm
Where: LeFrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect Park
What: Kids 12 years old and younger can skate to their heart’s content!
How much: Free! Skate rentals available for $6.
A Summer Movie Under The Stars
When: Wednesday, July 22, 7pm
Where: Long Meadow North, Prospect Park
What: Bring your blankets to a free showing of E.T. in Prospect Park, sponsored by Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams.
How much: Free!
Jam With The Dad Beats
When: Thursday, July 23, 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
Nature Exploration
When: Thursdays & Fridays, 12-4pm
Where: Audubon Center, 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!
Drop-In Sing Along With Lucy Kalantari
When: Friday, July 24, 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
Lavender Blues Sing-Along
When: Saturday, July 25, 9:30 & 10:30
Where: Lark Cafe, 1007 Church Avenue
What: Bring your babies and toddlers to the Lavender Blues 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
When: Saturdays & Sundays, 10am-1pm
Where: Audubon Center, 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!
Free Public Rowing
When: Saturday, July 25, 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 every saturday.
How much: Free!
Fun On The Farm
When: Saturday & Sunday, July 25-26, 2-5pm
Where: Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park
What: Visitors of all ages can come help the Lefferts staff take care of the potato plot, herb gardens, and berry patches by pulling weeds and helping to water. Bring a hat and a bottle of water and we will provide the tools and gloves.
How much: $3 suggested donation.
Peter Pan And The Pirates
When: Saturday, July 25 & Sunday, July 26, 3pm & 4pm
Where: Zucker Natural Exploration Area Prospect Park
What: Eva Dean Dance Company will turn Zucker Natural Exploration Area into Neverland for their presentation of Peter Pan and the Pirates.
How much: Free!
Toddler Tuesdays
When: Tuesday, July 28, 9:30am
Where: LeFrak Center at Lakeside, 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.
Sing-Along With Miss Katie
When: Tuesday, July 28, 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, July 28, 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.