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# Things For Kids To Do In Southern Brooklyn: New Year’s Party, Meteor Shower, Movie Night
- URL: https://bklyner.com/things-for-kids-to-do-in-southern-brooklyn-movie-night-meteor-shower-new-years-fireworks-sheepshead-bay/
- Published: 2015-12-29T19:10:24.000Z
- Updated: 2015-12-29T19:10:24.000Z
- Author: Rachel Silberstein
- Tags: Events, Kids & Family, Nonsponsored, Sheepshead Bay, Southern Brooklyn, abe stark rink, Dyker Heights, kids, kings highway library, Marine Park, New Utrecht Library, New Year's Eve, quadrantids meteor shower, southern brooklyn, #wp

![Photo by lunaparknyc](/content/images/bklyner/bklyner/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/7820360738_420783efea_k.jpg)

*Photo by [lunaparknyc](https://www.flickr.com/photos/lunaparknyc/7820360738/?ref=bklyner.com)*

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](/calendar/), check out our [calendar](/calendar/).

[**Dyker Height Christmas Lights 2015**](http://www.bensonhurstbean.com/2015/12/the-locals-guide-to-dyker-heights-christmas-lights/?ref=bklyner.com#.VmnY12SDGko)  
**When:** All December long  
**Where:** Dyker Heights, 10th Avenue to 13th Avenue, 81st Street to 85th Street  
**What:** Each December, thousands flock to Dyker Heights to take in the southern Brooklyn neighborhood’s spectacular holiday displays. See giant Santas, sleighs, soliders, raindeer, and so much more. Also, drop by one of the area’s famous bakeries for hot chocolate and cannoli.  
**How much:** Free

**[Family Movie: Big Hero 6](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/family-movie-big-hero-6-new-utrecht-library-122915?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**When:** Tuesday, December 29, 2 – 3:30pm  
**Where:** New Utrecht Library,1743 86th Street  
**What:** Hiro’s closest companion is Baymax, a robot whose sole purpose is to take care of people. When a devastating turn of events throws Hiro into the middle of a dangerous plot, he transforms Baymax and his other friends into a band of high-tech heroes.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** (718) 236-4086

[**Free Ice Skating At Abe Stark**](/next-week-free-ice-skating-hot-cocoa-at-abe-stark/)  
**When:** Tuesday, December 29, and Wednesday, December 30, 9:30 – 11:30am  
**Where:** Abe Stark Skating Rink, 1902 West 19th Street  
**What:** Come out for two hours of ice skating and enjoy some cookies and hot cocoa.  
**How much:** Free

[**Babies & Books**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/babies-books-kings-highway-library-123015-1?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Wednesday, December 30, 11 – 11:45am  
**Where:** Kings Highway Library, 2115 Ocean Ave (Near Ocean Avenue)  
**What:** Children up to 18 months old will be encouraged in early literacy and language development by their caregivers in this program that provides great books, fun songs and rhymes, and socialization opportunities.  
**How Much:** Free!  
**More info:** 718-375-3037

[**New Year’s Eve Fireworks In Coney Island**](/thunderbolt-carousell-skating-rink-more-open-for-coney-island-new-years-eve-bash/)  
**When:** Thursday, December 31, 9pm  
**Where:** Coney Island Boardwalk, Surf Avenue and Stillwell Avenue  
**What:** Coney Island will host a family-friendly New Year’s Eve bash to rival the festivities in Times Square. Check out the fireworks and countdown to the digital ball drop on the Parachute Jump. There will also be live music, food and free admission to some of the rides.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** Check out this [article](/thunderbolt-carousell-skating-rink-more-open-for-coney-island-new-years-eve-bash/).

[**Watch the Quadrantids Meteor Shower**](http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/marine-park/events/2016/01/03/astronomy-quadrantids-meteor-shower1?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Sunday, January 3, 7pm – 8:30pm  
**Where:** Marine Park Salt Marsh Nature Center, Near East 33rd Street and Avenue U  
**What:** Herald in the New Year with the sky’s natural fireworks. Park rangers will be on hand Sunday evening to help sky gazers located the Quadrantids meteor shower.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-421-2021

**For family-friendly news, events, information, and more from around Brooklyn, check out our sister site, [City Kid Corner](http://citykidcorner.com/?ref=bklyner.com).**