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Things For Kids To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Sewing, Chess, Fishing & More!

Things For Kids To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Sewing, Chess, Fishing & More!
Photo via NYC Parks
Photo via NYC Parks

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: Arts & Crafts
When: Wednesday, October 7, 3pm
Where: Kings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Avenue, Sheepshead Bay
What: Little artists can explore their creative sides.
How Much: Free!

Kids Create: Pencil Case And Pencil Toppers
When: Wednesday, October 7, 4pm
Where: Kings Highway Library, 2115 Ocean Avenue
What: Kids ages 5-12 can get creative and organized when they design their own pencil case and pencil toppers (while supplies last).
How Much: Free!

Sewing Lessons For Children
When: Friday, October 9, 3:30pm
Where: Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14th Street
What: So the kid wants to be Elsa from Frozen for Halloween, eh? Here’s where they (kids ages 10 and up, anyway) can learn how to make that costume themselves!
How Much: Free!

Chess Workshop
When: Friday, October 9, 4pm
Where: New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street, Bensonhurst
What: A grand master will show your burgeoning Bobby Fischer how it’s done.
How Much: Free!

Tide Pools And Seining
When: Saturday, October 10, 11am
Where: Marine Park, Burnett Street and Avenue U
What: Join an Urban Park Ranger for a hike to explore tide pools, where kids can try their hand at seining (fishing with a net, essentially).
How Much: Free!

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!

Children’s Saturday Camp
When: Saturday, October 10, 1-3pm
Where: Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14th Street
What: A fun
How Much: Free!