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Things To Do With The Kids, Through August 18: Bedtime Stories, Movies, Singalongs & More

Things To Do With The Kids, Through August 18: Bedtime Stories, Movies, Singalongs & More
kids drawing with sidewalk chalk
Photo via Friends of Greenwood Playground

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.

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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.

HIGHLIGHTS

Kidtivity Wednesdays
When: Wednesday, August 12, 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 Puppetsburgh 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!

A Summer Movie Under The Stars
When: Wednesday, August 12, 7pm
Where: Long Meadow North, Prospect Park
What: Bring your blankets to a free showing of Happy Feet in Prospect Park, sponsored by Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams.
How Much: Free!

Family Art With Art Of Parenting
When: Thursday, August 13, 10am
Where: Greenwood Playground, Fort Hamilton Parkway & E 5th Street, Kensington
What: Meet at the chess tables for an arts workshop for all ages.
How Much: Free!

Storytime With Dominique Townsend
When: Saturday, August 15, 11am
Where: Greenlight Bookstore, 686 Fulton Street, Fort Greene
What: Author Dominique Townsend will read her book, Shantideva: How to Wake Up a Hero.
How Much: Free!

My Brooklyn Baby Farewell Celebration
When: Saturday, August 15, 12-2pm
Where: My Brooklyn Baby, 692 Fulton Street
What: Stop by My Brooklyn Baby for a farewell celebration on their last day open in the neighborhood.
How Much: Free!

Free Public Rowing
When: Saturday, August 15, 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!

Sunday Storytime With Eric Morse
When: Sunday, August 16, 11:30am-12:30pm
Where: PowerHouse on 8th, 1111 8th Avenue, South Slope
What: Meet author and illustrator, Eric Morse, during a reading of his pop-culture primer for kids, What Is Punk?
How Much: Free!

Inventors Club: Elias Howe
When: Sunday, August 16, 12-3pm
Where: Green-Wood Cemetery, 520 25th Street, Sunset Park
What: Learn about Elias Howe, the inventor of the sewing machine, and work on your own soft circuitry technology.
How Much: Free!

Looking for more family-friendly info about Brooklyn? Check out our sister site, City Kid Corner.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11

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Stutengarten Brooklyn
When: Tuesday, August 11 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.

Explore and Create: Arts and Crafts
When: Tuesday, August 11 at 2:30pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Come in and do a new craft project! Ages 6-12 years.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12

Reading Is Fundamental
When: Wednesday, August 12 at 1pm
Where: Walt Whitman Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Join free and earn free books to keep!

Photo via LeFrak Center a Lakeside.
Photo via LeFrak Center a Lakeside.

Free Kids Roller Skating
When: Wednesday, August 12 at 2pm
Where: Lakeside at Prospect Park at 171 East Drive
What: Skate your heart out! Rentals available for $6+tax. For children under 12 years old.

Bedtime Stories
When: Wednesday, August 12 at 6pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Wind down your day with sweet bedtime songs and stories. Wear your pajamas, if you wish!

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13

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, August 13 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, August 13 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!

Summer Reading: Superhero Training Lab
When: Thursday, August 13 at 4pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: We’ll help you complete the activities on the Summer Reading 2015 gameboard, focusing this week on creating a device that will stop evildoers! We provide the craft supplies, you provide the imagination.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14

Ready, Set, Kindergarten!
When: Friday, August 14 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, August 14 at 2pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Have fun playing video games with your friends.

Kids Create
When: Friday, August 14 at 2pm
Where: Walt Whitman Library at 93 Saint Edwards Street
What: Kids get to make an art or craft project to take home.

lola roller disco lakeside

Build With LEGO
When: Friday, August 14 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.

Lola Star’s Dreamland Roller Disco
When: Friday, August 14 form 7:30-10pm
Where: LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park at 171 East Drive
What: All things “Zuggy Stardust” at this weekly roller disco party. A different theme every week!.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15

Habana Outpost Kids Corner
When: 
Saturday, August 15 from 11am-3pm
Where: Habana Outpost at 757 Fulton Street
What: Make solar powered art! Create sun collages using objects found in nature. 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 16

Figure 8 Playdate With Where The Wild Things Are
When: Sunday, August 16 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 16 from 11am-3pm
Where: Habana Outpost at 757 Fulton Street
What: Make solar powered art! Create sun collages using objects found in nature. The Kid’s Corner is a weekend program that offers free, creative workshops and crafts that teach environmentalism, wellness and community to neighborhood kids.

Free Movie
When: Sunday, August 16 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 17

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.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 18

Toddler Tuesdays at Lakeside
When: Tuesday, August 18 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

habana outpost baby breakfast

Baby Breakfast
When: Tuesday, August 18 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 18 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 18 at 2:30pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Come in and do a new craft project! Ages 6-12 years.