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# Things To Do In Ditmas Park This Week & Weekend
- URL: https://bklyner.com/things-to-do-in-ditmas-park-this-week-weekend-3-ditmas-park/
- Published: 2013-12-23T21:20:36.000Z
- Updated: 2014-10-03T18:17:52.000Z
- Author: Nora Whelan
- Tags: #API-Imported

![lloyd h miller via the deedle deedle dees](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/lloyd-leaning-1.jpg)

The holiday is nearly upon us! Just in case you’re sticking around this week, here are some fun activity options around the neighborhood. Whatever you do, have a healthy and happy break!

**Monday, December 23**

- See conservatory student Patrick Kyle play a [trumpet recital](/blog/art-music/free-cheap-upcoming-events-at-brooklyn-college) at [Brooklyn College](http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/home.php?ref=bklyner.com), 5pm.
- Enjoy [drink specials](/blog/food/new-daily-drink-specials-at-sycamore-773-lounge) at [Sycamore](http://sycamorebrooklyn.com/?ref=bklyner.com) and [773 Lounge](http://773lounge.com/?ref=bklyner.com).

**Tuesday, December 24**

- Kids can join [Miss Katie](http://www.musicwithmisskatie.com/?ref=bklyner.com) for a music class, also at Lark, 11am.
- Chow down with a $15 Carolina Low Country Boil at [The Dogwood](http://www.dogwoodnyc.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 5-11pm.
- Get your bike checked out and learn basic repair skills at the [Flatbush Mutual Aid](http://flatbushmutualaid.wix.com/flatbushmutualaid?ref=bklyner.com) Bike Clinic, in the [Flatbush Reformed Church](http://www.flatbushchurch.org/?ref=bklyner.com)‘s Church House basement, 6-9pm.
- Check out pizza and beer at the [Lea open house](/blog/business/scenes-from-the-soft-opening-of-lea), 8pm.

**Wednesday, December 25**

- Enjoy the day off!

**Thursday, December 26**

- Check out all day [Winter Break Programs](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/winter-break?ref=bklyner.com) in [Prospect Park](http://www.prospectpark.org/?ref=bklyner.com) until January 1.
- Kids five and under can enjoy story time at the [Cortelyou Library](http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/cortelyou?ref=bklyner.com), 10:30am.
- [The Dad Beats](http://www.dadbeatsmusic.com/?ref=bklyner.com) are on at Lark, 11am.
- Divvy Up plays acoustic folk rock at [Bar Chord](http://www.barchordnyc.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 9pm.

**Friday, December 27**

- Sing along with Lloyd of the [Deedle Deedle Dees](http://thedeedledeedledees.com/?ref=bklyner.com) at [Lark](http://larkcafe.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 10am.
- [Shape Up NYC](http://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/recreation/shape-up-nyc?ref=bklyner.com) hosts a [free introductory pilates class](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/shape-up-nyc-pilates?ref=bklyner.com) in Prospect Park, 12pm.
- Meet fellow moms and dads at the [New Parent Meet-Up](http://larkcafe.wordpress.com/2012/09/20/new-twist-on-larks-new-parent-meet-ups/?ref=bklyner.com), [Lark](http://larkcafe.com/activities.html?ref=bklyner.com), 1pm.
- [Happy hour with babies](http://larkcafe.wordpress.com/2012/12/07/babes-and-beer-at-lark/?ref=bklyner.com) and ice cream happy hour are at Lark, 4pm.
- [Check out Happy Hour cocktail recipes](/blog/events/t-b-ackerson-mixes-up-happy-hour-cocktails-starting-this-friday) at [T.B. Ackerson Wine Merchants](https://www.facebook.com/pages/T-B-Ackerson-Wine-Merchants/166235210058763), 6-8pm.
- Get your heart rate up and explore the neighborhood with [Ditmas Rides](https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditmasrides/), meeting in front of the [Cortelyou Library](http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/cortelyou?ref=bklyner.com) at 7pm.
- La Madrugada plays Bar Chord, 9pm.

**Saturday, December 28**

- The [Lavender Blues sing along](https://www.facebook.com/LavenderBluesMusic) is at Lark, 10am.
- [See tamarins open presents](/blog/animals/watch-animals-open-presents-almost-as-wildly-as-kids-do-at-the-prospect-park-zoo) at the [Prospect Park Zoo](http://www.prospectparkzoo.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 11am Saturday and Sunday.
- [Join the Brooklyn Bird Club](/blog/animals/explore-birdwatching-at-prospect-park-with-the-brooklyn-bird-club) for a walk starting at the Audubon Center, 12-1pm.
- [Alex Levin](http://www.alexlevinjazz.com/?ref=bklyner.com) and guests play jazz at [Purple Yam](http://www.purpleyamnyc.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 12:30-2:30pm.
- Kids can learn about [historic games](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/history-hands-historic-games?ref=bklyner.com) Saturdays and Sundays at the Lefferts Historic House, 2-4pm.
- If you missed the tamarins at 11am, you can still see otters open presents at the Prospect Park Zoo, 3:30pm Saturday and Sunday.
- [Honey, Dear plays vintage jazz](https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=218625121608594&set=a.218620011609105.50502.182502618554178&type=1&theater) at Lark, 4pm.
- [Jake G and the Soul Vibrance](https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Soul-Vibrance/175423582547549) play Bar Chord’s [Ilegal Mezcal Music Series](/blog/art-music/bar-chords-ilegal-mezcal-music-series-starts-tonight), 9pm.

**Sunday, December 29**

- Play and sing at [Toddler Time with Mary Jo](https://www.google.com/calendar/render?eid=M3M5YTBibG9qcTJhbDBnMjNoazg5NGw4N2tfMjAxMzA2MDJUMTQwMDAwWiBsYXJrY2FmZUBt&ctz=America/New%5FYork&pli=1&sf=true&output=xml&ref=bklyner.com), Lark, 10am.
- Try locally-made treats for free at [Brooklyn ARTery](http://brooklynartery.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 1-3pm.
- Join the [Ditmas Park Sitting Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditmasparksits/) to meditate at [Third Root](http://thirdroot.org/?ref=bklyner.com), 6:45pm.
- Game on! At [Board Game Night](/blog/events/773-lounge-starts-their-weekly-board-game-night-next-sunday-november-3), 773 Lounge, 8pm.

*Photo via [The Deedle Deedle Dees](http://thedeedledeedledees.blogspot.com/2013/09/cd-release-show-for-ss-brooklyn-october.html?ref=bklyner.com)*