Things For Kids To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Story Time, Firetruck Workshop & More
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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.
Toddler Time
When: Wednesday, September 30, 10:15-11am
Where: Dyker Library, 8202 13th Avenue, Dyker Heights
What: Little kids will enjoy a story read aloud — this week’s event will focus on Hispanic Heritage Month.
How Much: Free!
Explore & Create
When: Wednesday, September 30, 4-5pm
Where: Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14th Street
What: An arts and crafts program for those creative little kids in your life.
How Much: Free!
Meet Young Adult Author LeVaughn Erskine
When: Wednesday, September 30, 5-6pm
Where: Kings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Avenue, Sheepshead Bay
What: LeVaughn Erskine will discuss his adventures in independent publishing with his book Elvan.
How Much: Free!
Read! Write! Create! Comic Book Making Workshop
When: Friday, October 2, 3:30-4:30pm
Where: Coney Island Library, 1901 Mermaid Avenue
What: A cool literacy program for kids ages 5-12 where they learn to make comic books.
How Much: Free!
Home Depot Kids Workshop: Build A Firetruck
When: Saturday, October 3, 9-12am
Where: Home Depot, 2970 Cropsey Avenue, Bensonhurst
What: It’s fire safety month, so kids can learn a little while having fun by building their own firetruck at this free workshop. Spaces fill up fast, and registration can be made online.
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!
Poetry & Percussion
When: Tuesday, October 6, 4-5pm
Where: Coney Island Library, 1901 Mermaid Avenue
What: A fun one for tweens and teens, where they can play some drums and belt out some of their own poetry to the beat.
How Much: Free!
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