Charlie Chaplin

Playtime In Park Slope: Upcoming Children’s Events

Mary Bakija

Feb 11, 2014 — 2 min read

Looking for some fun events to enjoy with the kids this week? We’ve got some good ones coming up in the neighborhood:

Singalong With Frank
When: Wednesday, November 13, 2:30pm & 3:45pm
Where: Two Moon Art House and Cafe, 315 4th Avenue
What: The popular family singalong with Frank Gallo of Rolie Polie Guacamole brings some great tunes that kids love to join in on.
How much: $10 per family

Story Craft
When: Thursday, February 13, 3:30pm
Where: Pacific Library, 25 4th Avenue
What: Kids up to age 5 are welcome to hear a story, then make a craft.
How much: Free!

Storytime
When: Friday, February 14, 10am
Where: Whole Foods, 214 3rd Street
What: The massive new supermarket that seems to have everything also has a storytime series, upstairs in the second level seating area, every other Friday. Fun treats and laughs included! Recommended for ages 3-6.
How much: Free!

Explore & Create: Arts And Crafts For Kids
When: Friday, February 14, 4pm
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue
What: A weekly, free drop-in program where kids can roll up their sleeves and explore their artistic side. This week’s theme is Valentine’s Day!
How much: Free!

Haiti Cultural Exchange Presents: Krik? Krak!
When: Saturday, February 15, 1pm
Where: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: Traditional Haitian storytelling and songs will be led by Haitian authors, performers and musicians whose dramatic retellings will incite a love of Haitian myth and color children’s dreams with wonder.
How much: Free!

Charlie Chaplin 100th Anniversary Screenings
When: Saturday, February 15, 3pm
Where: Brooklyn Lyceum, 227 4th Avenue
What: This month is the 100th anniversary of Charlie Chaplin’s first movies. Join Trav S.D. to celebrate with a screening of three of Chaplin’s earliest comedies, which kids will love. He’ll discuss Chaplin’s influence on the history of entertainment, and will have copies of his book, Chain of Fools: Silent Comedy and Its Legacies from Nickelodeons to YouTube, to purchase and get signed.
How much: $5, tickets available in advance

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