South Slope Weekend Events Spotlight: August 14-17

Looking for something to do this weekend? With everything from Saturday Night Fever on wheels to Buddy the T-Rex at Lakeside, you won’t have to go far for fun. Here are some of our favorite events from around the neighborhood:

Animal Encounter
When: Thursdays and Fridays, 3-4pm
Where: Audubon Center, Prospect Park
What: Want to learn more about the animals at Prospect Park’s Audubon Center? Whether getting to know Snappy the Turtle, watching a snake eat a mouse, or actually taking part in a feeding, kids are sure to have an absolute blast.
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.

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Shape Up NYC: Cardio Toning
When: Friday, August 15, 12pm
Where: Audubon Center, Prospect Park
What: Shape up your core with a free cardio class in Prospect Park that will combine strength, balance, and toning exercises. No reservation is required, but it is recommended that you bring a workout mat.
How much: Free.

Explore & Create: Sand Art
When: Friday, August 15, 4-5pm
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue
What: Get creative with sand at the Park Slope Library Friday afternoon. Kids of all ages are invited to participate in the family craft hour.
How much: Free!

Lola Star’s Dreamland Roller Disco
When: Friday, August 15, 8pm
Where: LeFrak Center, Lakeside
What: Disco will never die, thanks to the folks at Lakeside’s LeFrak Center. Join neighbors for this week’s Saturday Night Fever theme featuring “carnival arts performers, kitschy contests, giveaways, specialty menu selections from Bluestone Café, Brooklyn Brewery seasonal beers and more.” Note that admission is restricted to guests ages 21 and older. For more information, visit the Lakeside website.
How much: $15 (includes admission and skate rental).

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Free Public Rowing
When: Saturday, August 16, 12-4pm
Where: Boat ramp on Well House Drive, Prospect Park
What: Take the kids for a boat ride around the Prospect Park Lake! The Prospect Park Alliance and the Village Community Boathouse are teaming up to make rowing accessible to all on select dates this summer, so paddle on over.
How much: Free.

Summer Science Club
When: Saturday, August 16, 1-3pm
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue
What: Got a budding biologist or a future physicist? Kids ages 2 and up are invited to try out some fun science crafts and activities in the children’s room every Saturday through mid-August.
How much: Free!

Peter Pan And The Pirates
When: Saturday, August 16, 2-4pm
Where: Zucker Natural Exploration Area, Prospect Park
What: In Peter Pan and the Pirates, Eva Dean Dance is inspired by the new Zucker Exploration Area to create a magical site-specific Neverland, choreographed to David Kahne’s Peter Pan Ballet sound score.
How much: Free!

History In Your Hands: Historic Games
When: Saturdays & Sundays in August, 2-4pm
Where: Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park
What: Have the kids ever played 9-Man Morris? Well, they’ll learn how by making their own board, which they can take home to continue playing.
How much: $3 suggested donation.

Dinosaur Train at Lakeside
When: Sunday, August 17, 10am-12pm
Where: LeFrak Center, Lakeside
What: PBS Kids is celebrate a new special from Dinosaur Train with a party at Lakeside Sunday. Meet Buddy the T-Rex, a preview screening of the special, Classic in the Jurassic, activities, and more. If you’d like to kick it up a notch, families can take part in a dyno-sized experience for $15 per person. The dyne-sized event runs from 12pm to 2pm, and includes a meal from Bluestone Cafe, an extended meet-and-greet with Buddy the T-Rex, free skating admission, enhanced craft activities, and a goodie bag.  For more information, visit the Lakeside website.
How much: Free (Supersize Experience $15)

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