Playtime In Park Slope: Upcoming Children’s Events
From a Beatles singalong to some learning with Muppet lookalikes, kids (and parents of kids) have some interesting events to look forward to this week:
BeTWIXT & BeTWEEN: Parenting Mindfully In The Modern Age
When: Tuesday, December 3, 6:45-8:45pm
Where: Old Stone House, 336 3rd Street
What: Join the Park Slope Parents Tweens Advisory Board experts for a workshop to learn science-based information about the physical, emotional, and cognitive development of your tween.
How much: $10 to cover snacks as well as thank you gifts for the speakers, RSVP here
Musical Story Time With Suzi Shelton
When: Wednesday, December 4, 10:30am
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue
What: Suzi Shelton and Abby Levin bring their musical story time for kids up to 5 years back to the Park Slope Library on Wednesday. The duo will sing some of their favorite books, including Silly Sally by Audrey Wood, Head To Toe by Eric Carle, and Man Gave Names To All The Animals by Bob Dylan.
How much: Free!
123 Sesame And Me
When: Saturday, December 7, 1pm
Where: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: A high-energy stage production featuring a total of 15 lookalike puppets, including Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, and more.
How much: Free!
‘Fab’ Singalong
When: Saturday, December 7, 1-3pm
Where: Music Together of Park Slope, 386 1st Street
What: Join author Jere Hester to celebrate the release of Raising a Beatle Baby: How John, Paul, George and Ringo Helped us Come Together as a Family. Music Together teachers will lead a karaoke jam and singalong, featuring some “fab” classics. The first five families to arrive will receive a gift bag with copies of the book and CDs by Music Together teachers. Copies of the book will be available for signing by the author.
How much: Free!
Jon Samson In Concert
When: Saturday, December 7, 4:30pm
Where: Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, Concert Hall, 58 7th aAenue
What: A benefit concert for BCM’s Music Therapy program by award-winning children’s composer, performer, and music therapist Jon Samson.
How much: $15 available in advance
Hip Tot Holiday Extravaganza
When: Sunday, December 8, 11am
Where: Shapeshifter Lab, 18 Whitwell Place
What: Santa will be on hand at this music-filled event featuring Suzi Shelton, Jolly Pops, and Melanie Hope Greenberg. Plus, enjoy free crafts, face painting, and giveaways.
How much: $10 in advance, $15 at the door, non-walkers are free