Things For Kids To Do In Southern Brooklyn: $1 Movies, DIY Pizza, Comic Book Making & More
It’s hot outside! This Wednesday, cool off while the kids make their own comic book at Coney Island Library. Then sit back and let the kids make dinner on Saturday night — they’ll know just what to do after a pizza-making class at Green Apron Kitchen. On Saturday evening, head to McKinley Park for a outdoor screening of The Lego Movie hosted by Councilman Gentile. Want to watch a movie, but in the comfort of air conditioning? This week’s Summer Movie Express screenings at UA Sheepshead are Rio 2 and How To Train Your Dragon 2 — showtime is at 10am and tickets are only $1.
Details on those events and more below.
Superhero Training Lab
When: Wednesday, July 22, 3pm-4pm
Where: Coney Island Library, 1901 Mermaid Avenue
What: Every superhero needs a disguise. Head to Coney Island Library to draw your own costume and add another piece to your Summer Reading game board.
How much: Free
More info: (718)265-3220
$1 Summer Movies Express
When: Wednesday, July 22, 10am
Where: UA Sheepshead Bay, 3901 Shore Parkway
What: Watch Rio 2 and How To Train Your Dragon 2 at UA Sheepshead Bay for only $1 during Summer Movies Express.
How much: $1
More info: (718) 236-4791
Superhero Training Lab
When: Wednesday, July 22, 3pm-4pm
Where: Highlawn Library, 1664 West 13th Street
What: Test your superpowers and complete challenges to fill up Superhero Reading Gameboard. Participants who fill up their gamecards by the end of the summer will win a price pack.
How much: Free
More info: (718) 234-7208
Meet a Local Hero
When: Thursday, July 23, 2pm-3pm
Where: New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street
What: Head to New Utrecht Library to meet a hero from the neighborhood.
How much: Free
More info: (718) 236-4086
Kids Create: Is It A Bird? Is It A Plane?
When: Thursday, July 23, 2pm-4pm
Where: Dyker Library, 8202 13th Avenue
What: Kids will create their own superhero-themed craft at this weekly arts program.
How much: Free
More Info: (718)748-6261
Read! Write! Create! Comic Book Making Workshop
When: Friday, July 24, 2pm-4pm
Where: Coney Island Library, 1901 Mermaid Ave
What: Kids will partner with Comic Book Project instructors to create their own comic book.
How much: Free
More Info: (718)265-3220
Ready, Set, Kindergarten
When: Saturday, July 25, 11am
Where: Brooklyn Public Library Branches
What: Kids, ages 3-5, will explore math, science, and reading through songs and stories.
How Much: Free
More Info: (718)230-2429
Family Pizza Making Class
When: Saturday June 25, 4pm
Where: Green Apron Kitchen, 7122 Bay Parkway
What: Kids will make their own pizza, caesar salad, and garlic knots — all from scratch.
How much: $45. Space is limited.
More info: Reservations required.
Sweet Dream’s FlowerLand Workshop
When: Saturday, July 25, 3pm-4:30pm
Where: Sweet Dream, 94 Quentin Road
What: Sweet Dream Florist is hosting their weekly decorating workshop where kids can create fun, playful floral arrangements. Call for class details and to make advanced reservations.
How Much: $25
More Info: 347-272-6720
Festive Concert For Children & Parents
When: Saturday, July 25, 1pm-2:30pm
Where: Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14th Street
What: Friends of Sheepshead Bay Library are hosting a family musical festival with games, prizes, and a performance by the Children’s Musical Bells Ensemble.
How much: Free
More info: 718-368-1815
Movie Night at McKinley Park
When: Saturday, July 25, 6pm
Where: McKinley Park, 73rd Avenue and Fort Hamilton Parkway
What: Everything will be be awesome when Councilman Gentile host a free movie night at McKinley Park with games, facepainting, and a screening of The Lego Movie.
How much: Free
More info: Facebook.
Coney Island Flicks on the Beach: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
When: Monday, July 27, 7:30pm
Where: Coney Island Boardwalk, 1001 Boardwalk West
What: Coney Island Flicks on the Beach will be screening Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Bring your blankets and enjoy the movie on a 40-foot inflatable screen on the beach.
How much: Free
Kids Explore: Power Reader In Training!
When: Monday, July 27, 2:30pm-3pm
Where: Dyker Library, 8202 13th Avenue
What: Kids will partner with a Book Buddy to help them improve their reading skills.
How much: Free
More info: (718)748-6261
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