Things For Kids To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Dyker Frights, Sewing Lessons, Boo Buddies

Things For Kids To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Dyker Frights, Sewing Lessons, Boo Buddies
harvest fest at luna park in coney island
The Halloween Harvest continues this weekend in Coney Island. (Photo via Luna Park)

Looking for something to do with the whole family this week? With Halloween this Saturday, there are a lot of great kid-friendly events coming up in Brooklyn, and we’ve selected some of our favorites. See the full details below!

For more things to do around Brooklyn, and to add your own upcoming event, check out our calendar.

Halloween Crafts for Toddlers & Preschoolers
When: Wednesday, October 28, 11am
Where: Dyker Library, 8202 13th Avenue, Dyker Heights
What: Bring the kids down to get crafty by making a paper pumpkin for Halloween. Can’t make it Wednesday? They’re also offering the crafting session on Thursday.
How Much: Free!

Babies & Books
When: Friday, October 30, 11am
Where: Kings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Avenue, Sheepshead Bay
What: Bring your kids, ages birth to 18 months, to the library for stories, songs, rhymes, and a chance to socialize with other babies.
How Much: Free!

Sewing Lessons For Children
When: Friday, October 30, 3:30pm
Where: Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14th Street
What: For the creative kid (age 10+) who doesn’t have a Halloween costume yet but might be interested in making his own, this is the place to be.
How Much: Free!

Boo Buddies
When: Saturday, October 31, 10am-12pm
Where: Pinot’s Palette, 7518 13th Avenue, Dyker Heights
What: Children ages 6 and up can get in the holiday spirit by getting artistic and creating a painting. And yep, expect lots of candy for those kids, to get them a jump-start on the trick-or-treating.
How Much: $28 per painter, register here.

Halloween Harvest
When: Saturdays & Sundays through November 1, opens at 12pm
Where: Luna Park, 1000 Surf Avenue, Coney Island
What: Celebrate the seasons with storytelling, pumpkin picking, balloon art, crafts, s’mores, a doggie costume parade, karaoke, and more.
How Much: Free!

Haunted Walk
When: Saturday, October 31, 1-9pm
Where: Owl’s Head Park, Shore Road at 68th Street, Bay Ridge
What: Look out for 12 creepy vignettes involving ghosts, ghouls, mad scientists, a scream house cafe, and more surprises. The fairy tale forest (open 2-5pm and 7-9pm) will include a pumpkin patch, arts and crafts, storytelling, rides, a photo booth, and more. Plus, there’s a food court with sausages, zeppole, kettle corn, etc..
How Much: Free!

Spooky Stories
When: Saturday, October 31, 12:15pm
Where: New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street, Bensonhurst
What: Kids are invited to come in costume to listen to spooky tales and create a creepy craft.
How Much: Free!

Dyker Frights
When: Saturday, October 31
Where: 1123 79th Street, Dyker Heights
What: The outrageously decorated private home is a sight to see any day leading up to Hallowen, but on On All-Hallow’s Eve, volunteers will dress up as wretched creatures to blend in with the spooky scene and jump out unexpectedly to scare the children.
How Much: Free!

Little Hands Craft
When: Tuesday, November 3, 11:45am
Where: Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14th Street
What: Fun and crafts for kids ages 2 and up!
How Much: Free!

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