Things For Kids To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Muppets In The Park, Track & Field & 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.

Explore & Create
When: Wednesday, August 12, 4-5pm
Where: Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14th Street
What: Kids create their own masterpieces at this weekly arts and crafts program.
How Much: Free!

Meet A Local Hero
When: Thursday, August 13, 2-3pm
Where: New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street, Bensonhurst
What: Meet the local heroes who make everyday safe in the neighborhood.
How Much: Free!

Track & Field For Kids
When: Thursday, August 13, 9:30am-12pm
Where: Kaiser Park, Neptune Avenue & 31st Street, Coney Island
What: Participate in track & field activities like relay races and long jumps. Kids ages 5-7 practice from 9:30-10:30am, while kids ages 8-16 practice 10:30am-12pm.
How Much: Free!

Kids Create: Is It A Bird? Is It Plane?
When: Thursday, August 13, 3-4pm
Where: Dyker Library, 8202 13th Avenue, Dyker Heights
What: Use your superhero crafting abilities to create your own masterpiece.
How Much: Free!

Movies In The Park: Muppets Most Wanted
When: Sunday, August 16, 8:30-10:30pm
Where: Kaiser Park, Neptune Avenue and 31st Street, Coney Island
What: Enjoy an outdoor showing of Muppets Most Wanted.
How Much: Free!

Coney Island Flicks On The Beach: Guardians of the Galaxy
When: Monday, August 17, 8:30-10pm
Where: Coney Island Boardwalk, 1001 Boardwalk West, Coney Island
What: Lay out your blanket on the sand and watch Guardians of the Galaxy on a giant, 40-foot inflatable screen.
How Much: Free!