Things For Kids To Do In Southwest Brooklyn This Week
By Melissa Akar
We were so close to summer: beaches officially opened, Coney Island Smorgasburg kicked off, and the spray pads were finally turned on at Seth Low Park. But with rain forecasted for the rest of the week, we’ll have to bring the fun back indoors for a few more days.
Thankfully, this week kicks of Summer Reading at the Brooklyn Public Library with superhero-themed activites and games and Green Apron Kitchen is hosting a kids pizza-making class (check out Groupon for a 44% off deal). End out the week with a date night after dropping the kids off at The Little Gym for Parent’s Night Out.
Details on those events and more below:
Mommy & Me
When: Wednesday, June 3rd 9:15 AM- 10:45 AM
Where: St. Athanasius School, 6120 Bay Parkway 718-236-4791
What: Mommy & Me classes held every Monday and Wednesday.
How much: $10
More info: (718) 236-0124
Story Play
When: Wednesday, June 3, 1:30pm – 2pm
Where: New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street, at Bay 17th Street
What: Enjoy stories, listen to music and play with toys. For ages birth to 5 years.
How much: Free!
More info: (718) 236-4086
Seashell Fantasy Crafts Exhibition
When: Daily, beginning Tuesday, June 2, from 10am to 6pm
Where: Homecrest Library, 2525 Coney Island Avenue
What: Artist Regina Auerbach exhibits her seashell fantasy crafts.
How much: Free
More info: Website
Summer Reading Kick-Off
When: Thursday, June 4th 2pm
Where: Brooklyn Public Library Highlawn, 1664 West 13th Street
What: Come join Brooklyn Public Library’s Summer Reading Celebration. Can you complete all of the Superhero challenges on you game card? Go to your local library and sign-up for a fun time of reading and activities.
How much: Free!
More info: (718) 234-7208
Superhero Training Camp!
When: Thursday, June 4, 2pm – 4pm
Where: New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street, at Bay 17th Street
What: Kick off the summer by signing up for summer reading and participate in fun activities and crafts! Ask the librarian about Summer Reading 2015! This year’s theme is Every Hero Has a Story. Children and teens can attend fun programs, design a superhero, and receive cool prizes!
How much: Free
More info: (718) 236-4086
Kids Create
When: Friday, June 5 3:30pm-4:30pm
Where: New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street, at Bay 17th Street
What: Arts and Crafts for kids and teens.
How much: Free
More info: (718) 236-4086
Pizza Making Class
When: Friday June 5th
Where: Green Apron Kitchen, 7122 Bay Parkway
What: Kids will make their own pizza dough from scratch, roll out their pizzas, and add toppings of their own choice. They will also make garlic knots. While pizza is in the oven, kids will make their own caesar salad dressing from scratch and prepare the salad.
How much: $45. Space is limited.
More info: Reservations required.
Parents’ Survival Night
When: Saturday, June 6th 5pm
Where: The Little Gym of Bay Ridge-Bensonhurst, 868118th Avenue
What: Parents’ Survival Night is held on select evenings and is open to both members and non-members.
How much: Members: $40.00, Non-Members: $50.00
More info: Sign-up on the website or call the gym (718) 259-6878
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