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# Playtime In Park Slope: Upcoming Children’s Events
- URL: https://bklyner.com/playtime-in-park-slope-upcoming-childrens-events-40-parkslopestoop/
- Published: 2014-04-01T20:43:30.000Z
- Updated: 2014-04-01T20:43:30.000Z
- Author: Mary Bakija
- Tags: Bergen Street Comics, #API-Imported

![Glorkian Warrior via First Second Books](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/pss_GlorkianWarrior_FirstSecond-702x526.jpg)

  
Looking for some fun events to enjoy with the kids this week? A chance to meet a comics superstar, poetry-inspired crafts, a school fundraiser with tons of music (and brunch!), and more good stuff is coming up in the neighborhood. Details on those below, and for more of what’s coming up in the area, or to add Park Slope events of your own, check out our new [calendar](/calendar).

[**Disco Time With Yoni**](http://catalog.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/record=g1010970&searchscope=47&SORT2=R?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Wednesday, April 2, 10:30am  
**Where:** [Park Slope Library](http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/events/?id=614&ref=bklyner.com), 431 6th Avenue  
**What:** Yoni the Puppet leads an interactive storytime with a Hebrew and English music medley.  
**How much:** Free, but tickets required (one per family), so arrive early to get yours.

[**Explore & Create: Arts And Crafts For Kids**](http://catalog.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/record=g1010971&searchscope=47&SORT2=R?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Friday, April 4, 4pm  
**Where:** [Park Slope Library](http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/park-slope?ref=bklyner.com), 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 celebrates National Poetry Month!  
**How much:** Free!

[**James Kochalka Book Release Party**](/blog/calendar/kids-comic-book-release-party-with-james-kochalka?instance%5Fid=61)  
**When:** Friday, April 4, 7pm  
**Where:** [Bergen Street Comics](http://bergenstreetcomics.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 470 Bergen Street  
**What:** The kids comic superstar behind neighborhood favorites Dragon Puncher and Johnny Boo will be in attendance for the launch of his hilarious new book, [The Glorkian Warrior Delivers A Pizza](http://glorkianwarrior.com/?ref=bklyner.com). Meet one of comics funniest creators in all his celebratory glory!  
**How much:** Free!

[**Opening Day**](/blog/kids/baseball-cleanup-gardening-more-at-prospect-park-opening-day)  
**When:** Saturday, April 5, 10am  
**Where:** [Prospect Park](http://www.prospectpark.org/?ref=bklyner.com)  
**What:** Festivities begin at 10am with the Opening Day Parade, in which Little Leaguers meet at 7th Avenue and Carroll Street, march down 7th Ave to 9th St, then up to the Prospect Park Bandshell to throw the first pitch of the season. Stick around Prospect Park to volunteer, garden, or enjoy other scheduled family-friendly activities.  
**How much:** Free!

[**Brooklyn Boogie Brunch**](/blog/calendar/brooklyn-boogie-brunch?instance%5Fid=4)  
**When:** Saturday, April 5, 12-4pm  
**Where:** [Littlefield](http://www.littlefieldnyc.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 622 Degraw Street  
**What:** A family event that will keep both kids and parents entertained with music for adults to dance to, music performed by local kids, music about unusual animals performed on unusual instruments, Brazilian drumming, and a set by Captain Kirk Douglas and Mark Kelley of The Roots. Plus, there’s brunch! All proceeds benefit [PS 295](http://www.ps295.org/?ref=bklyner.com).  
**How much:** $12 adults, $8 kids 2-17, $5 for each additional family member (valid only with purchase of one adult ticket); infants worn by adults are free. Available in [advance](http://brooklynboogiebrunch.bpt.me/?ref=bklyner.com).

[**Mother-Daughter Knitting**](http://catalog.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/record=g1010987&searchscope=47&SORT2=R?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Saturday, April 5, 1-5pm  
**Where:** [Park Slope Library](http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/events/?id=614&ref=bklyner.com), 431 6th Avenue  
**What:** Always wanted to share your love of knitting with your daughter? Mothers and daughters of all ages are welcome to enjoy an afternoon of the craft.  
**How much:** Free!

[**Ready, Set, Kindergarten!**](http://catalog.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/record=g1005049&searchscope=1&SORT2=R?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Sunday, April 6, 2:30pm  
**Where:** [Central Library](http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/central?ref=bklyner.com), Youth Wing, 10 Grand Army Plaza  
**What:** Families with kids ages 3-5 will enjoy stories and activities designed to encourage the development of early learning skills, helping you and your child get ready for school. Families will receive free materials to continue the learning and fun at home.  
**How much:** Free!

*Photo via [First Second Books](http://www.firstsecondbooks.com/books/new-book-the-glorkian-warrior-delivers-a-pizza-by-james-kochalka/?ref=bklyner.com)*