Things To Do With The Kids, Through August 25: Origami Cranes, Comic Book Illustration, And The Day The Crayons Came Home
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.
This post is sponsored by the LeFrak Center at Lakeside. For more information about children’s events, check out their website.
HIGHLIGHTS
Free Kids Roller Skating
When: Wednesday, August 19, 2pm
Where: LeFrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect Park
What: Grab a skate rental for $6 and skate your heart out with free admission to the rink.
How Much: Free rink admission, $6 skate rental.
Little Feet Wise Heart Yoga
When: Wednesday, August 19, 4-4:45pm
Where: Lark Cafe, 1007 Church Avenue, Ditmas Park
What: Yoga and storytime come together at this fun class created for kids ages two years and up.
How much: $15 per child, $10 for siblings.
Superhero Ice Cream Social
When: Thursday, August 20, 3-5pm
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Ave, Park Slope
What: Celebrate the end of summer with games, art, and — oh boy, oh boy — ice cream!
How Much: Free!
Story Time: The Day the Crayons Came Home
When: Saturday, August 22, 11am
Where: Greenlight Bookstore, 686 Fulton Street, Fort Greene
What: Kids will create crafts related to the book, The Day the Crayons Came Home — illustrated by Clinton Hill resident Oliver Jeffers!
How Much: Free!
Free Public Rowing
When: Saturday, August 22, 12-4pm
Where: Prospect Park’s Wellhouse Boat Ramp
What: It’s your last chance this summer to check out Prospect Park Lake by rowboat! The Prospect Park Alliance and Village Community Boathouse have again teamed up to offer the free public rowing on Saturdays, so get out on the water while you can.
How Much: Free!
The Black And Gold Marching Elite
When: Saturday, August 22, 4pm
Where: Greenwood Playground, Fort Hamilton Parkway & E 5th Street, Kensington
What: March along to the playground with The Black and Gold Marching Elite.
How Much: Free!
Park Slope Summer Strolls
When: Saturday, August 22, 5-9pm
Where: 5th Avenue from Dean-Sterling Street, Park Slope
What: The road is closed to traffic and open to families looking for fun — including street chess, face painting, a rock climbing wall, a bouncy house, dancing in the street, live music, a photo booth, juggling, mini golf, vintage cars, and more.
How Much: Free!
Stomp, Clap, And Sing With FunikiJam
When: Tuesday, August 25, 11am
Where: Brooklyn Central Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: It’s all about getting the kids involved in this fun, interactive performance by Funkijam, who span the world in a musical adventure. Plus, if the weather is nice, it’s held outside on the plaza.
How Much: Free!
Looking for more family-friendly info about Brooklyn? Check out our sister site, City Kid Corner.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
Stutengarten Brooklyn
When: Tuesday, August 18 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.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19
Reading Is Fundamental
When: Wednesday, August 19 at 1pm
Where: Walt Whitman Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Join free and earn free books to keep!
Free Summer Meals
When: 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!
Comic Book Illustration Workshop
When: Wednesday, August 19 from 3-4pm
Where: Walt Whitman Library at 93 Saint Edwards Street
What: Want to learn how to draw for Comic Books? Then check out this workshop with Mark Ziemann, who taught art in San Francisco and is the creator of the comic strip Motorhead. Mr. Ziemann will show you how to give life and motion to ideas and characters so you can create illustrations of your own!
Kids Create: Origami
When: Wednesday, August 19 at 6:30pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Learn to make paper cranes and lucky stars from colorful paper! Adults and teens are welcome, too.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
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+.
Reading is Fundamental
When: Thursday, August 20 at 2pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Kids and Teens can earn FREE gift books by borrowing and returning books with their library cards.
Stutengarten Brooklyn
When: Thursday, August 20 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
Family Movie: “The Incredibles”
When: Thursday, August 20 at 4pm
Where: Clinton Hill LIbrary at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Come chill out at the library with Pixar’s THE INCREDIBLES! All ages welcome. This movie is rated PG.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21
Teen Tech Time: Wii
When: Friday, August 21 at 2pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Have fun playing video games with your friends.
Kids Create
When: Friday, August 21 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, August 21 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 “Walk Like An Egyptian” at this weekly roller disco party. A different theme every week!.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22
Habana Outpost Kids Corner
When: Saturday, August 22 from 11am-3pm
Where: Habana Outpost at 757 Fulton Street
What: Make corn husk dolls! The Kid’s Corner is a weekend program that offers free, creative workshops and crafts that teach environmentalism, wellness and community to neighborhood kids.
Afropunk Fest
When: Saturday-Sunday, August 22-23
Where: Commodore Barry Park on Navy Street between Park and Flushing Avenues
What: AFROPUNK 2015 is returning to Brooklyn’s Commodore Barry Park, also known as City Park, for a weekend of live music, vibrant art and good vibes. Described by the New York Times as “the most multicultural festival in the US,” the word AFROPUNK itself has become synonymous with openminded, nonconforming and unconventional, placing the institution at the epicenter of urban culture inspired by alternative music.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23
Figure 8 Playdate With Where The Wild Things Are
When: Sunday, August 23 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 23 from 11am-3pm
Where: Habana Outpost at 757 Fulton Street
What: Make corn husk dolls! 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 23 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 24
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 25
Toddler Tuesdays at Lakeside
When: Tuesday, August 25 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 25 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 25 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).
Free Movie: “The Kingsman”
When: Tuesday, August 25 at 1pm
Where: Clinton Hill LIbrary at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Action, Adventure & Comedy 2014 film starring Colin Firth, Jack Davenport & Samuel L. Jackson – rated R – running time 2 hrs 9 min.
Summer Reading Event: “Gary The Great”
When: Tuesday, August 25 at 2:30pm
Where: Walt Whitman Library at 93 Saint Edwards Street
What: This performance geared toward children and families, Gary Ferrar will guide audiences through the world of magic, performing everything from stage illusions to close up magic. His high-energy show gets everyone involved.
Free Movie: “To Kill A Mockingbird”
When: Tuesday, August 25 at 5pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Based on Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel. Nominated for 8 Academy Awards.