Things To Do With The Kids From June 23-30: Suzi Shelton, Egg Carton Bird Masks, And Summer Meals
Looking for something to do with the whole family this week? There are a lot of great kid-friendly events coming up in our area. See the full details below!
For more things to do around Brooklyn, and to add your own upcoming event, check out our calendar.
TUESDAY, JUNE 23
Stutengarten Brooklyn
When: Tuesday, June 23 from 2:30-5pm
Where: Die Stammkneipe/ Der Schwarze Kölner at 710 Fulton Street
What: Tuesdays & Thursdays Playgroup! Parents and/or caregivers can bring their babies (infants and toddlers) for play and socializing.
How much: $10 includes food and drink
Young Readers Book Group: “The Westing Game”
When: Tuesday, June 23 at 5:30pm
Where: Greenlight Bookstore at 686 Fulton Street
What: Led by Greenlight bookseller Grace, this book group is geared toward kids ages 8 to 14, and reads great contemporary and classic chapter books. Parents are welcome (but not required) to attend, and pizza is served. For June, the group discusses Ellen Raskin’s Newbery Medal-winning classic The Westing Game, a mystery that revolves around 16 people competing to become millionaires as a result of Samuel W. Westing’s will. It all depends on how they play the tricky and dangerous Westing game, a game involving blizzards, burglaries, and bombings. Ellen Raskin has created a remarkable cast of characters in a puzzle-knotted, word-twisting plot filled with humor, intrigue, and suspense.
How much: Free | $8.49 for the book
Parent’s Corner
When: Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm
Where: Ingersoll Community Center at 177 Myrtle Avenue
What: A space for parents of children ages 0-5 to give and receive support, share strategies, and get ideas. Food and childcare provided.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24
Music In The Grove: Suzi Shelton
When: Wednesday, June 24 from 10-11am
Where: Fort Greene Park, west of the tennis courts
What: Live music in the sun for the whole family!
Teen Tech Time
When: Wednesday, June 24 from 4-6pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Play on the Wii with neighbors.
THURSDAY, JUNE 25
Morning Movies
When: Thursdays from 11am-1pm
Where: Ingersoll Community Center at 177 Myrtle Avenue
What: Enjoy popcorn, air conditioning, and a family friendly flick! Ages 2+.
Stutengarten Brooklyn
When: Thursday, June 25 from 2:30-5pm
Where: Die Stammkneipe/ Der Schwarze Kölner at 710 Fulton Street
What: Tuesdays & Thursdays playgroup! Parents and/or caregivers can bring their babies (infants and toddlers) for play and socializing.
How much: $10 includes food and drink
Reading is Fundamental
When: Thursday, June 25 from 3:30-4:30pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Kids and teens can earn FREE books by borrowing and returning books with their library card.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26
Toddler Time
When: Friday, June 26 from 10-11am
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Come hear stories, sing songs, play with toys, and meet new friends! For toddlers (aged 18-36 months) and their care-givers.
Babies and Books
When: Friday, June 26 from 11:15am-12:15pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Come hear stories, sing songs, play with toys, and meet new friends! For babies (0-18 months) and their caregivers.
Teen Tech Time: Wii
When: Friday, June 26 at 3:30pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Have fun playing video games with your friends.
Lola Star’s Dreamland Roller Disco
When: Friday, June 26 form 7:30-10pm
Where: LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park at 171 East Drive
What: All things 90s pop and vintage hip-hop at this weekly roller disco party. A different theme every week!.
SATURDAY, JUNE 27
Storytime: Stuffed Animal Friends
When: Saturday, June 27 at 11am
Where: Greenlight Bookstore at 686 Fulton Street
What: Sometimes our best friends are the soft and fluffy ones… and sometimes those stuffed animal friendships can be as intense as real ones! Join the Greenlight staff for a celebration of books featuring stuffed animals: loved, lost, and found, and always ready for a cuddle. Learn to love the weirdest of animals with I Don’t Like Koala, join Patchwork Helps a Friend for an all-stuffed animal adventure, and grow up along with Knuffle Bunny, Knuffle Bunny Too, and Knuffle Bunny Free. Kids are invited to bring their own favorite stuffed animal, and join in a craft activity to make a special stuffed animal out of paper! Ages 3 to 8.
Habana Outpost Kids Corner
When: Saturday, June 27 from 11am-3pm
Where: Habana Outpost at 757 Fulton Street
What: Make egg carton bird masks! The Kid’s Corner is a weekend program that offers free, creative workshops and crafts that teach environmentalism, wellness and community to neighborhood kids.
SUNDAY, JUNE 28
Habana Outpost Kids Corner
When: Sunday, June 28 from 11am-3pm
Where: Habana Outpost at 757 Fulton Street
What: Make egg carton bird masks! The Kid’s Corner is a weekend program that offers free, creative workshops and crafts that teach environmentalism, wellness and community to neighborhood kids.
Habana Outpost Movie Sundays
When: Sunday, June 28 at 8pm
Where: Habana Outpost at 757 Fulton Street
What: “Thelma and Louise” will be screened as part of the weekly movie series.
MONDAY, JUNE 29
Play With Me In The Park!
WHen: Mondays from 11am-12:30pm
Where: Ingersoll Community Center at 177 Myrtle Avenue
What: Classic playgroup adapted for Fort Greene Park: exploration and activities to enjoy outdoors. Ages 4 months to 4 years.
Summer Meals 2015
When: Monday, June 29 through September 4 from 1:15-2pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Free summer meals for everyone 18 years old and under!
Explore and Create: Sewing For Kids
When: Monday, June 26 from 3:30-4:30pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Learn basic sewing techniques.
TUESDAY, JUNE 30
Toddler Tuesdays at Lakeside
When: Tuesday, June 30 from 9:30am-12pm
Where: LeFrak Center Lakeside in Prospect Park at 171 East Drive
What: Start your Tuesdays with an action-packed morning of toddler-only dedicated skate time on the rink, instructor-led games, music, play-based activities, snacks, and beverages. The Toddler Tuesday program is designed for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers. Accompanying caregivers are required to participate in all activities with their toddlers and must be prepared to assist/monitor the toddler accordingly. For more information call (718) 462-0010 or email groups@lakesidebrooklyn.com.
How much: $15 per child; two children per caregiver
Baby Breakfast
When: Tuesday, June 30 from 10am-12pm
Where: Habana Outpost at 757 Fulton Street
What: The courtyard is transformed into an into a toddler wonderland complete with toys, a water table and supervised art projects geared towards children 4 and under. Come meet your neighbors and watch your kids make new friends. Presented in conjunction with My Brooklyn Baby.
How much: Free, rain or shine
Toddler Time
When: Tuesday, June 30 from 10:15-11:15am
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Hear stories, sing songs, play with toys and meet new friends! For Babies (18-36 months) and caregivers.
How much: Free
Sing With Me!
When: Tuesdays from 11am-12:30pm
Where: Ingersoll Community Center at 177 Myrtle Avenue
What: Sing, dance, laugh and make music with your little ones (aged 4 months to 4 years).
Babies and Books
When: Tuesday, June 30 from 11:30-12:30pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Come hear stories, sing songs, play with toys and meet new friends! For Babies (0-18 months) and their caregivers. Playing with your baby is more than fun, it’s one of the most important ways you can encourage early literacy and language.
Summer Meals 2015
When: Monday, June 29 through September 4 from 1:15-2pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Free summer meals for everyone 18 years old and under!
This post is sponsored by the LeFrak Center at Lakeside. For more information about children’s events, check out their website.