Things For Kids To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Magic, Puppets, Clowning & More

Looking for something to do with the whole family this week? 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.

Magic & Mystery With Michael Lee
When: Wednesday, August 19, 3-4pm
Where: Highlawn Library, 1664 West 13th Street, Gravesend
What: See slights of hand and other cool tricks as magician Michael Lee helps families enjoy the library’s end of summer reading celebration.
How Much: Free!

Bubbles The Clown
When: Thursday, August 20, 1:30-2:30pm
Where: Dyker Library, 8202 13th Avenue, Dyker Heights
What: Get ready to laugh at the antics of Bubbles the Clown.
How Much: Free!

Turtle Puppetry
When: Saturday, August 22, 11am-12pm
Where: Kings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Avenue, Sheepshead Bay
What: Meet Little Turtle and follow along as he visits the library for the first time at this puppet show performed by Ilean and Barbara Padolsky.
How Much: Free!

Movies In The Park: The Boxtrolls
When: Monday, August 24, 7:30pm
Where: Colonel David Marcus Playground, Avenue P & East 4th Street, Midwood
What: Bring your popcorn and picnic blanket to the park for a free showing of The Boxtrolls.
How much: Free!

Coney Island Flicks On The Beach: Despicable Me
When: Monday, August 24, 7:30pm
Where: Coney Island Boardwalk, 1001 Boardwalk West, Coney Island
What: Coney Island Flicks on the Beach continues with the last film of the season, bringing you all the Minions you can handle. Bring your blankets and enjoy the movie on a 40-foot inflatable screen on the beach.
How much: Free!