Playtime In Park Slope: Upcoming Children’s Events
Looking for something fun to do with the whole family this week? From a story about a snow-removal truck that saves the day to a multimedia tech maker party and more, there are a lot of great kid-friendly events coming up in our area:
Babies & Books
When: Wednesday, January 21, 10am & 10:30am
Where: Central Library, Youth Wing, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: Kids ages birth to 18 months and their guardians can enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes.
How much: Free, but you must pick up a ticket the morning of the program at the Children’s reference desk.
Rock With Adam
When: Wednesday, January 21, 10:30am
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue
What: Are you ready to rock? Neighborhood kids are definitely in for a treat as guitarist Adam Blotner plays some of his favorite tunes.
How much: Free, but tickets are required for entry (one per family), so be sure to arrive early to score yours.
Storytime
When: Friday, January 23, 10am
Where: Postmark Cafe, 326 6th Avenue
What: A weekly storytime has returned to Postmark! Stop by every Friday for some free fun.
How much: Free, but there’s only space for 20 kids, so arrive early to ensure your spot.
Babies & Books
When: Friday, January 23, 11am
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue
What: Stories, songs, and play for babies and caregivers.
How much: Free, but tickets required — they’ll be available at the reference desk one hour prior to the program.
Story Play
When: Saturday, January 24, 10am
Where: Central Library, Youth Wing, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: Children from birth to age five and their caregivers are invited to hear a story and play with toys.
How much: Free!
Maker Party With CoderDojo NYC
When: Saturday, January 24, 12-3pm
Where: Central Library, InfoCommons Lab, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: A pretty cool hands-on opportunity for kids and teens who are interested in coding, web page building, and more multimedia tech activities, but don’t know where to start.
How much: Free!
Nature Playtime: Zoo
When: Sunday, January 25, 10:30am-12:30pm
Where: Prospect Park Zoo, 450 Flatbush Avenue
What: The Prospect Park Alliance, Prospect Park Zoo, and Tinkergarten are teaming up (with a little help from the Disney Conservation Fund) to bring families creative play opportunities in the park’s natural areas. Every Sunday through April, those visiting the Prospect Park Zoo will be able to take part in Nature Playtime! in the native plant garden. Look for nature-inspired art, insect observation, playing with snow, scavenger hunts, and more. Want to try some Nature Playtime activities on your own? Download a free activity card here. A new card will be added to the website each month through April.
How much: Free with zoo admission.
Stephen Savage: Supertruck
When: Sunday, January 25, 11am
Where: Community Bookstore, 143 7th Avenue
What: Local author and illustrator Stephen Savage will be on hand with his new read-aloud picture book Supertruck, about a brave snow-removal truck that helps save the city from a colossal snowstorm. Truck fans ages 3 and up will plow through the event with glee!
How much: Free!
Figure 8 Play Date With Digit From Cyberchase
When: Sunday, January 25, 2-4pm
Where: Lakeside, Prospect Park
What: This series from WNET Kids Club THIRTEEN lets families join PBS characters — this week, Digit the cybird from Cyberchase — for some loops around the skating rink, as well as character-themed activities and arts and crafts.
How much: Skating admission is $8, skate rentals are $6; Kids Club members get free admission and $1 off skating rental.