Things For Kids To Do In Southern Brooklyn: $1 Movies, DIY Pizza, Comic Book Making & More

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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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