Things For Kids To Do In Southern Brooklyn: The Terminator On The Beach, DIY Scooters, July 4th Fireworks

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The kids have made it through another school year! Start their summer break off right with a visit to the Coney Island Library where they can create magic scratch superhero artwork. Then sign them up for Home Depot’s free kids workshop and watch them play with tools and build a “Minions” scooter. Later this week, head to Kaiser Park for the start of City Parks Foundation’s free track and field workshops, or kick off your shoes at Coney Island’s Flicks on the Beach with a screening of The Terminator.

Details on those events and more below.

NYJTL’s Free Tennis for Kids
When: Every weekday, 3pm – 6pm
Where: McDonald Playground, McDonald Avenue, between Avenue S & Avenue T
What: New York Junior Tennis League welcomes kids at all tennis levels to free lessons, held everyday, from Monday through Friday.
How Much: Free
More Info: (347) 417-8177

Mommy & Me
When: Wednesday, July 1, 9:15am-10:45am
Where: St. Athanasius School, 6120 Bay Parkway
What: Mommy & Me classes held every Monday and Wednesday.
How much: $10
More info: (718) 236-4791

Kids Explore: Superhero Magic Scratch
When: Wednesday, July 1, 3pm – 4pm
Where: Coney Island Library, 1901 Mermaid Ave
What: Get creative with superhero-themed magic scratch kits as part of the Brooklyn Public Library’s Summer Reading series.
How much: Free
More Info: (718) 265-3220

Sweet Dream’s FlowerLand Workshop
When: Saturday, July 4, 3pm – 4:30pm
Where: Sweet Dream, 94 Quentin Road
What: Sweet Dream Florist is hosting their weekly decorating workshop where kids can create fun, playful floral arrangements. Call for class details and to make advanced reservations.
How Much: $25
More Info: (347) 272-6720

Learn to Build a Minions Scooter
When: Saturday, July 4th, 9am – 12pm
Where: Home Depot, 2970 Cropsey Avenue
What: Register online for this free workshop where kids will build a Minions Scooter. Spaces fill up fast so sign up early.
How much: Free
More info: (718) 333-9850

Coney Island Fourth of July Fireworks
When: Saturday, July 4th, 9:45pm – 10:30pm
Where: Coney Island Boardwalk, West 10th Street
What: Celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks on the beach.
How much: Free
More info: (718) 594-7895

Superhero Movie & Power Meal
When: Monday, July 6, 1:15pm – 2:30pm
Where: Dyker Library, 8202 13th Avenue
What: Bam! Pow! Yum! Enjoy a superhero-themed movie while eating a free boxed lunch.
How much: Free
More info: (718) 748-6261

Coney Island Flicks on the Beach: The Terminator
When: Monday, July 6, 7:30pm
Where: Coney Island Boardwalk, 1001 Boardwalk West
What: Coney Island Flicks on the Beach kicks off with a screening of The Terminator. Bring your blankets and enjoy the movie on a 40-foot inflatable screen on the beach.
How much: Free
More info: (718) 594-7895

Summer Reading: Introduction to Chess for the Absolute Beginners
When: Monday, July 6, 3pm – 5pm
Where: Kings Highway Library, 2115 Ocean Avenue
What: Learn chess basics at this weekly program. For ages 8 and up.
How much: Free
More info: (718) 375-3037

City Parks Foundation Track & Field
When: Every weekday, 9:30am – 12pm
Where: Kaiser Park, Neptune Avenue and Bayview Avenue
What: Beginning July 6 and running until August 14, kids will learn the basics of track and field, from hurdles and relay, to long jump and javelin.
How much: Free
More info: (347) 417-8177

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