Things To Do With The Kids In Fort Greene And Clinton Hill: Baby In Tune, Architecture For Kids, And Bottle Cap Wind Chimes
Looking for something to do with the whole family this week? There are a lot of great kid-friendly events coming up in Brooklyn, and we’ve selected some of our favorites. See the full details below!
For more things to do around Brooklyn, and to add your own upcoming event, check out our calendar.
HIGHLIGHTS NEARBY
KIDtivity Wednesdays
When: Wednesday, July 29, 11am-4pm
Where: LeFrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect Park
What: Start KIDtivity Wednesday with a fitness class wit PopFit Kids, then stick around for a puppet show by Puppetsburg at 1pm. KIDtivity Wednesday will close out with a cooking class by Creative Kitchen at 4pm for kids, ages 2-5. All classes are free and reservations can be made online.
How Much: Free!
Our Garden Club
When: Wednesday, July 29, 4:30-5:30pm
Where: Central Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: Plant seeds, hear gardening stories and sing songs at this weekly garden-themed playtime.
How Much: Free!
A Summer Movie Under The Stars
When: Wednesday, July 29, 7pm
Where: Long Meadow North, Prospect Park
What: Bring your blankets to a free showing of Where the Wild Things Are in Prospect Park, sponsored by Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams.
How Much: Free!
Family Fishing Evening
When: Thursday, July 30, 6-8pm
Where: Audubon Center at the Boathouse, Prospect Park
What: Prospect Park Alliance is hosting an introductory catch-and-release fishing class for families with kids ages 8 and up. All gear and light refreshments will be provided.
How Much: Free!
Free Public Rowing
When: Saturday, August 1, 12-4pm
Where: Prospect Park’s Wellhouse Boat Ramp
What: Check out Prospect Park Lake by rowboat, thanks to the Prospect Park Alliance and Village Community Boathouse — which have again teamed up to offer the free public rowing on Saturdays.
How Much: Free!
Ezra Jack Keats Story Hour
When: Saturday, August 1, 2-3pm
Where: Prospect Park’s Imagination Playground
What: Gather around Peter and Willie, the statue of two beloved Keats characters, for storytelling adventures brought to life by Tammy Hall. Sponsored by the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation.
How Much: Free!
Peter Pan And The Pirates
When: Saturday, August 1 at 3pm & 4pm
Where: Prospect Park’s Zucker Natural Exploration Area
What: Eva Dean Dance Company will turn Zucker Natural Exploration Area into Neverland for their presentation of Peter Pan and the Pirates.
How Much: Free!
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This post is sponsored by the LeFrak Center at Lakeside. For more information about children’s events, check out their website.
TUESDAY, JULY 28
Stutengarten Brooklyn
When: Tuesday, July 28 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
Summer Science Club: Sunprints
When: Tuesday, July 28 at 2:30pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Create a work of art using the power of the sun! Sunprints are made using special photographic paper. Ages 6-12 years old.
Explore and Create: Arts and Crafts
When: Tuesday, July 28 at 2:30pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Come in and do a new craft project! Ages 6-12 year olds.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29
Music In The Grove: Baby In Tune
When: Wednesday, July 29 from 10-11am
Where: Fort Greene Park, west of the tennis courts
What: “Music for parents. Babies love it, too.” By Bered Venhorin.
Reading Is Fundamental
When: Wednesday, July 29 at 1pm
Where: Walt Whitman Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Join free and earn free books to keep!
Architecture for Kids
When: Wednesday, July 29 at 2:30pm
Where: Walt Whitman Library at 93 Saint Edwards Street
What: You have made friends with an alien who has crashed landed on Earth. The friendly alien needs a place to live. Your challenge is to design and build a home for this creature.
Chess Club
When: Wednesday, July 29 at 4pm
Where: Walt Whitman Library at 93 Saint Edwards Street
What: Learn and/or play chess with others.
THURSDAY, JULY 30
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, July 30 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, July 30 from 2-3pm
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, JULY 31
A Musical Road Trip with Suzi Shelton
When: Friday, July 31 at 11am
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Join Suzi Shelton on journey through a musical road trip of songs that will take you from the breezy tropical islands to the majestic Yellowstone National Park, and all the way back to the heart of Brooklyn.
Ready, Set, Kindergarten!
When: Friday, July 31 from 11am-12pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. In this special six session series, families enjoy stories & activities designed to encourage the development of early learning practices. Exploring literacy, science, & math through music, stories, art, & play will help you & your child get ready for school! Families will receive free materials to continue the learning and fun at home.
Teen Tech Time: Wii
When: Friday, July 31 at 2pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Have fun playing video games with your friends.
Kids Create
When: Friday, July 31 at 2pm
Where: Walt Whitman Library at 93 Saint Edwards Street
What: Kids get to make an art or craft project to take home.
Build With LEGO
When: Friday, July 31 at 4pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: LEGOs at the library! Come help us think up new things to build – towers, house, cities, vehicles, monsters? Collaborate with your friends and get creative.
Hopalong Andrew performs
When: Friday, July 31 at 4pm
Where: Underwood Park at Washington Avenue and Fulton Street
What: Live music for the kids!
Lola Star’s Dreamland Roller Disco
When: Friday, July 31 form 7:30-10pm
Where: LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park at 171 East Drive
What: All things “Divas of Disco” at this weekly roller disco party. A different theme every week!.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1
When: Saturday, August 1 at 11am
Where: Greenlight Bookstore at 686 Fulton Street
What: As every true reader knows, there’s a lot more to princesses than wearing ball gowns and being rescued from dragons. For today’s story time, we’re celebrating princesses that dare, surprise, adventure, and have fun doing it. We’ll prepare for epic battle with Kate Beaton’s The Princess and the Pony, and giggle at the clever tricks of Babette Cole’s Princess Smartypants. We’ll learn the power of imagination (and bandaids) in Robert Wadham’s The Queen of France, and rejoice with Jane Yolen that, of course, Not All Princesses Dress in Pink. After the reading, princesses (of all genders) will be invited to create a coat of arms with symbols for their own royal talents and interests. Ages 3 to 8.
Habana Outpost Kids Corner
When: Saturday, August 1 from 11am-3pm
Where: Habana Outpost at 757 Fulton Street
What: Make bottle cap wind chimes. Recycling and Upcycling times two! 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, AUGUST 2
When: Sunday, August 2 at 10am
Where: LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park at 171 East Drive
What: Lace up your skates and join us for a morning filled with activities and excitement including meet & greet, story time, arts & crafts, breakfast and the best episode of your characters show.
How much: $25
Habana Outpost Kids Corner
When: Sunday, August 2 from 11am-3pm
Where: Habana Outpost at 757 Fulton Street
What: Make bottle cap wind chimes. Recycling and Upcycling times two! 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, August 2 at 8pm
Where: Habana Outpost at 757 Fulton Street
What: “To Wong Foo: Thanks For Everything” will be screened as part of the weekly movie series.
Free Movie
When: Sunday, August 2 at 8pm
Where: The Joint on Myrtle at 471 Myrtle Avenue
What: Free movie for the family, every weekend. Free popcorn and kitchen open until 11pm. Suggest your favorite movie for a future screening!
MONDAY, AUGUST 3
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.
Community Dance Class
When: Monday, August 3 from 6:30-8pm
Where: BRIC House at 647 Fulton Street
What: All ages and skill levels are welcome to join us for a series of Community Dance Classes taught by Ronald K. Brown and members of his company, Evidence, A Dance Company. The group blends traditional African dance with contemporary choreography and spoken word providing a unique view of human struggles, tragedies, and triumphs. These Community Classes, accessible for all ages and skill levels, are rooted in the Company’s fusion aesthetic and are the perfect alternative to another boring day at the gym. Come discover the joy of dance! No previous experience necessary.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4
Toddler Tuesdays at Lakeside
When: Tuesday, August 4 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, August 4 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
Story Play with First RIF
When: Tuesday, August 4 at 11am
Where: Walt Whitman Library at 93 Saint Edwards Street
What: Hear wonderful stories, play with toys and make new friends at this fun and informal program at your library. Aged birth to five years.
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).
Explore and Create: Arts and Crafts
When: Tuesday, August 4 at 2:30pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Come in and do a new craft project! Ages 6-12 year olds.