> ## 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 Kensington & Windsor Terrace: Upcoming Children’s Events - URL: https://bklyner.com/playtime-in-kensington-windsor-terrace-upcoming-childrens-events-26-kensington/ - Published: 2015-12-01T21:30:53.000Z - Updated: 2015-12-01T19:20:36.000Z - Author: Eric Jankiewicz - Tags: Central Brooklyn, Events, kensington, Kids & Family, Nonsponsored, cortelyou library, Grand Army Plaza, holidays, kensington library, kids' events, Kings Theatre, prospect park, #wp ![Photo via the Moscow Ballet](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ckc_Waltz-of-the-Flowers-702x485.jpg) Photo via the [Moscow Ballet](http://www.nutcracker.com/gallery/great-russian-nutcracker?ref=bklyner.com) 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](/calendar), check out our [calendar](/calendar). **[After School Story And Craft](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/after-school-stories-sunset-park-library-120115?ref=bklyner.com)** **When:** Tuesday, December 1, 4:30-5:30pm **Where:** Sunset Park Library, 5108 4th Avenue **What:** There’s nothing better than a good story time after school. Join the story-time community at Sunset Park Library fun-filled hour of stories and crafts for kids with and without disabilities. For kids between the ages of 5-14. **How Much:** Free! **[Knitting Group](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/kids-create-kids-knit-now-kensington-library-120215?ref=bklyner.com)** **When:** Wednesday, December 2, 4-5pm **Where:** Kensington Library, 4207 18th Avenue **What:** An event dedicated to knitting may not sound like the most exciting thing. But it’s a seasonally relevant activity and it’s sure to help kids with their focusing skills. Class size is limited, so be sure to pick up a ticket at the children’s reference desk. **How Much:** Free! **[Storytime](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/cortelyou-friends-storyti-cortelyou-library-120315?ref=bklyner.com)** **When:** Thursday, December 3, 10:30-11:30am **Where:** Cortelyou Library, 1305 Cortelyou Road, Ditmas Park **What:** Was your kid just born? Head on over to this library, since this event is open to kids from birth to five years old. **How Much:** Free! **[Holiday Book Fair](http://theoldstonehouse.org/event/brooklyn-holiday-book-fair/?ref=bklyner.com)** **When:** Saturday, December 5, 11am-5pm **Where:** Old Stone House, 336 3rd Avenue, Park Slope **What:** With graphic novelist Adrian Tomine doing a book signing, this one is for your older kids. This event is also just great for the whole family as various local bookstore owners and other vendors will be there with their goods. **How Much:** Free! **[Celestial, Astronomical Fun At Fort Greene Park ](http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/fort-greene-park/events/2015/12/05/our-solar-system?ref=bklyner.com)** **When:** Saturday, December 5, 1-2:30pm **Where:** Fort Greene Park, enter at Myrtle Avenue and Washington Park **What:** With a renewed interested in space exploration and talk of colonizing Mars, now is a good time to inspire your kids to rocket out to the deadly, black abyss of space. The park rangers here will be be your guides to the solar system, discussing the science, history, and folklore of the universe. **How Much:** Free! **[Bird Watching In Prospect Park ](https://www.prospectpark.org/news-events/events/2015/12/5?ref=bklyner.com#coffee-bark-dec)** **When:** Saturday, December 5, 12-1pm **Where:** Prospect Park, Audubon House **What:** Birds, the great outdoors, and staring up at the sky with binoculars, that’s what it’s all about. The Prospect Park Alliance will be on hand to add the educational element. Enter the park from the east side on Lincoln Road. **How Much:** Free! [**Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker**](http://www.kingstheatre.com/shows/moscow-ballet%27s-great-russian-nutcracker?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Saturday, December 5, 3pm **Where:** Kings Theatre, 1027 Flatbush Avenue, Flatbush **What:** The Christmas classic performed by the Moscow Ballet features 40 world-class Russian artists bring this charming classic to life, with larger than-life-puppets, a growing Christmas tree, and super-sized Matrushka dolls. **How Much:** Tickets currently available are $44 and up, and may be purchased [here](http://www.ticketmaster.com/moscow-ballets-great-russian-nutcracker-brooklyn-new-york-12-05-2015/event/03004E3BAA4967F9?artistid=834652&majorcatid=10002&minorcatid=12&tm%5Flink=venue%5Fmsg-0%5F03004E3BAA4967F9&ref=bklyner.com). **[Story Time: The Thing About Yetis](http://powerhouseon8th.com/events/sunday-story-time-with-vin-vogel-author-of-the-thing-about-yetis/?ref=bklyner.com)** **When:** Sunday, December 6, 11:30am **Where:** powerHouse on 8th, 1111 8th Avenue, South Slope **What:** Yetis, the mysterious snow creatures, apparently miss summer! Hear the tale from the author and illustrator, Vin Vogel. **How Much:** Free! [**St Luke & St Matthew Holiday Fair**](https://live-everythingbk.time.ly/event/st-luke-st-matthew-holiday-fair/?instance%5Fid=127824&ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Sunday, December 6, 12-5pm **Where:** St Luke & St Matthew Episcopal Church, 520 Clinton Avenue, Clinton Hill **What:** Shop for gifts from local vendors while the kids decorate (and, we’re guessing, eat a few) gingerbread cookies! **How Much:** Free admission, with suggested $3 contribution for cookie decorating. [**French & Chinese Book Fair & Winter Festival**](https://live-everythingbk.time.ly/event/science-language-arts-french-chinese-book-fair-winter-festival/?instance%5Fid=128099&ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Sunday, December 6, 12-5pm **Where:** Science, Language & Arts @ The Brooklyn Music School, 126 St Felix Street, Fort Greene **What:** Look out for free performances in the theater, including a Manhattan Shaolin Kung Fu demonstration at 12pm; Haitian folktales and songs at 2pm; and David Engel’s Pirate School at 3pm. Plus, there will be a French and Chinese book fair, holiday gifts for sale, and crafts, games, raffles prizes, a bake sale, and a silent auction with items from local shops. **How Much:** Free admission. [**Lighting Of The World’s Largest Menorah**](http://www.chabadparkslope.com/templates/articlecco%5Fcdo/aid/2401293/jewish/Schedule.htm?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Daily at 6pm from Sunday, December 6-Sunday, December 13 **Where:** Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Heights **What:** Chabad of Park Slope sets up their annual menorah, which they claim is the “world’s largest.” Look out for a free concert starting at 5pm on the first night, plus free latkes and children’s entertainment. **How Much:** Free admission.