Things For Kids To Do In Southern Brooklyn This Week
By Melissa Akar
Summer is officially here and, with only one week left of school, the events calendar is filling up quickly with some great outdoor activities for the kids. On Saturday, head to Kaiser Park for the Catalyst Community Festival and then stick around for City Parks PuppetMobile’s Tales of Brier Rabbit. On Sunday, take in a free outdoor screening of Paddington at Colonel David Marcus Playground. Also, the New York Junior Tennis League will be hosting tennis clinics for kids every weekday this summer at McDonald Park — the program is free and all levels are welcome.
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, June 24, 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
Lego Challenge: Build a Metropoliz
When: Wednesday, June 24, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Where: Kings Highway Library, 2115 Ocean Ave
What: Lego enthusiasts, ages 5 to 12, are invited to work together to build a Lego Metropoliz that will be on display in the library.
How Much: Free
More Info: (718) 375-3037
Erik’s Reptile Edventures
When: Thursday, June 25, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Where: Kings Highway Library, 2115 Ocean Ave
What: Reptile expert Erik Callendar brings his knowledge as well as a few snakes, lizards, and frogs to the Kings Highway Library for a fun, interactive reptile program for kids.
How Much: Free
More Info: (718) 375-3037
Rising Stars Series “What A Wonderful World” Musical Production
When: Thursday June 25, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14th Street
What: Enjoy the musical talents of Sheepshead Bay Library’s Rising Star Series and their production “What A Wonderful World.”
How Much: Free
More Info: (718) 368-1815
Sweet Dream’s Flower Land Workshop
When: Saturday, June 27, 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
Catalyst Community Festival
When: Saturday, June 27, 12pm – 2pm
Where: Kaiser Park, Neptune Avenue and Bayview Avenue
What: Kicking off a years long revitalization program at Kaiser Park and the surrounding areas, the Catalyst Festival will celebrate the community with music, games, food and more.
How Much: Free
More Info: (646) 483-8740
City Parks PuppetMobile: Tales of Brier Rabbit
When: Saturday, June 27, 2pm – 2:45pm
Where: Kaiser Park, Neptune Avenue and Bayview Avenue
What: CityPark Foundation’s Puppetmobile brings Swedish Cottage Marionettes to Kaiser Park for a performance of Tales of Brier Rabbit.
How Much: Free
More Info: Parks website
Meet the Critters
When: Saturday, June 27, 2pm – 2:45pm
Where: Petco, 2601 86th Street
What: Kids can learn about the world of small pets at this free event. Call ahead to confirm event details as store locations may change their schedule.
How Much: Free
More Info: (718) 266-1206
Family Pizza Making Class
When: Sunday June 28, 12:30pm
Where: Green Apron Kitchen, 7122 Bay Parkway
What: Make your own pizza dough from scratch and add your favorite toppings at this family class. Class price is for one adult and one child. Reservations required. Space is limited.
How much: $55.
More info: Website.
Movies in the Parks: Paddington
When: Sunday, June 28, 8:30pm – 10pm
Where: Colonel David Marcus Playground, Ocean Parkway and Avenue P
What: Bring your own blanket or chair to a free, outdoor screening of Paddington. Space is limited, so arrive early.
How Much: Free
More Info: (718) 965-8937
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