South Slope Weekday Events Spotlight: August 11-14

Don’t wait until this weekend for a little neighborhood fun! With everything from roller skating to carnivorous plants, South Slope is definitely the place to be through Thursday.

Toddler Tuesday
When: Every Tuesday, 9:30am-12pm
Where: Prospect Park, LeFrak Center at Lakeside
What: Hit the Lakeside rink with the neighborhood’s youngest Slopers every Tuesday morning. Kids ages 2-5 (and their caregivers) will have a blast with instructor-led play and music activities, healthy snacks, and open skate time with skate rentals, helmets, and pad packs included.
How much: $15 per child, free admission for accompanying adult ($6 adult skate rental available).

Story Play
When: Wednesday, August 13, 1:30pm
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue at 9th Street
What: Bring the family out to the library on Wednesday afternoon for stories, games, and fun with friends. Geared toward children ages birth to 3 years.
How much: Free, but tickets are required for entry (one per family), so be sure to arrive early to score your ticket.

Shape Up NYC: Boot Camp
When: Thursday, August 14, 11am
Where: Audubon Center, Prospect Park
What: Bring your workout mat up to the Audubon Center Thursday and annihilate those calories with a total body workout. The boot camp focuses on muscle strength and endurance.
How much: Free.

Free Carousel Rides
When: Every Thursday in August, 12-6pm
Where: Prospect Park
What: Who doesn’t love a ride on the Prospect Park Carousel?! Every Thursday afternoon throughout the month of August, kids 12 and under are invited to hop on for free. Note that children must be accompanied by an adult.
How much: Free.

Carnivorous Plants
When: Thursday, August 14, 3pm
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue at 9th Street
What: Feed me, Seymour! Kids ages 6 and up will have an opportunity to get to know some of the carnivorous plants that eat bugs on Thursday at the Park Slope Library. Jonathan from Midtown Carnivores will present various plants to the audience, and afterward, kids will have an opportunity to plant their very own carnivorous seeds. Note that space is limited and tickets are required, so arrive early to score your spot.
How much: Free.

Creatures Of The Night
When: Thursday, August 14, 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Audubon Center, Prospect Park
What: Join Naturalist Paul Keim in Prospect Park on Thursday to meet the creatures that walk (or fly) the night. The evening will start with wine and cheese, while Paul talks about the role bats and insects play in the environment, followed by a walking tour to spot resident bats in flight. Note that the event is restricted to ages 21 and up, and reservations are required. Reserve your spot by calling 718-287-3400 x 303 or email eschwartz@prospectpark.org.
How much: $25 per person, cash only.

Photo via Prospect Park