Things To Do With The Kids, Through December 1: Fort Greene And Native Americans, “Annie,” And Little Scientists Program
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.
REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Thanksgiving Weekend Park Play
When: Friday, November 27, 12-3pm
Where: Prospect Park Audubon Center
What: The Prospect Park Alliance will have a staff a member lead children and families to areas near the Audubon Center, where kids learn about the nature all around in the park and participate in a Citizen Science project. After that, if the kids are still up for it, head back to the center to watch a snake devour its prey. They even offer to let the kids feed a mouse to the snake.
How Much: Not a single penny.
Carousel Ride In Prospect Park
When: Friday, November 27, 12-3pm
Where: Various locations in Prospect Park
What: Prospect Park is more than just trees. Celebrate this Thanksgiving with a ride on the historic 1912 carousel.
How Much: Join the Alliance at the $125 level and your family (up to 4 people) will receive unlimited rides on the Carousel for a full year! $2/ride and $9/book of five tickets.
Creative Writing Workshop On Cortelyou Road
When: Friday, November 27, 2:45pm – 3:45pm
Where: Cortelyou Library, 1305 Cortelyou Road
What: If you’re trying to raise the next Great American Novelist, the library is holding a creative workshop for kids between the ages of 7-11. Participants will be writing and sharing their work with each other in a safe atmosphere of respect and acceptance.
Knitting in Kensington
When: Wednesday, December 2, 4pm – 5pm
Where: Kensington Library, 4207 18th Avenue
What: This is an event, you guessed it, dedicated to knitting. And there’s no better time for this class with the recent cold blast. Class size is limited so be sure to pick up a ticket at the childrens’ reference desk.
Young Readers Book Group
When: Tuesday, November 24, starts at 5:30pm
Where: Greenlight Bookstore at 686 Fulton Street
What: The event is designed for kids ages 8 to 14, and they will read contemporary and classic chapter books. Parents are welcome (but not required) to attend, and pizza is served.
How Much: Free!
Creative Play Art Class
When: Wednesday, December 2, 9:30am – 10:30am
Where: Barking Cat Studio at 219 Greenwood Avenue
What: This toddler art workshop focuses on educational, theme-related, simple art projects that little hands can easily create and will most definitely enjoy!
How Much: Free!
Fort Greene And Native Americans
When: Saturday, November 28, 1pm – 1:30pm
Where: Fort Greene Park, entrance at Washington Park and Myrtle (or DeKalb) Avenue
What: Native American culture is celebrated in this special program at Fort Greene Park.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25
Homework Help
When: Wednesday, November 25 at 3pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Free afterschool homework help with a community volunteer for grades k-8.
Bedtime Stories
When: Wednesday, November 25 at 6:30pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Wind down your day with sweet bedtime stories and songs – come in pajamas, if you like! We will do an easy craft after the stories.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26
THANKSGIVING
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27
Toddler Time
When: Friday, November 27 at 10:15am
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Stories, songs, fingerplays, puppets, and fun for toddlers and caregivers!
Babies and Books
When: Friday, November 27 at 11:15am
Where: Clinton Hill LIbrary at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Storytime is for babies, too! Come sing, play, hear stories, and meet with other parents and caregivers.
Family Movie: “Annie” (2014)
When: Friday, November 27 at 2pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: School is closed, but the library will be open, so come and hang out in the afternoon for a free movie viewing. Sing along with Quvenzhané Wallace in this 2014 remake of the classic musical.
Free Movie
When: Friday, November 27 at 3:30pm
Where: Walt Whitman Library at 93 Saint Edwards Street
What: Free movie screenings for kids ages 6-12 and their families.
Build with LEGOS and DUPLOS
When: Friday, November 27 at 4pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Come help us think up new things to build – towers, house, cities, vehicles, monsters? Collaborate with your friends and get creative. Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers will also have their own play area at the library with DUPLO blocks galore!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28
Little Scientists: Magnets, Colors, Bugs and More!
When: Saturday, November 28 at 3pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Enjoy some hands-on exploration of colors, magnets, bugs, counting, and patterns at this preschool STEM program!
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30
Preschool Storytime
When: Monday, November 30 at 10:30am
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: A read-aloud for preschool-aged kids. Groups and classes are welcome to attend (please contact the children’s librarian, Emily Heath, at 718-398-8713 to let us know ahead of time that you will be bringing a group, if possible.
Homework Help
When: Monday, November 30 at 3pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Get homework help for children in grades k-8.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1
Story Play First RIF
When: Tuesday, December 1 at 11am
Where: Walt Whitman Library at 93 Saint Edwards Street
What: Hear stories, sing songs and play with other children. Ages 0-5
Toddler Time with First RIF
When: Tuesday, December 1 at 11am
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Come and enjoy books, songs and toy time. For ages 18 months to 3 years. Get free books with the Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) program.
Read To Me
When: Tuesday, December 1 at 3:30pm
Where: Walt Whitman Library at 93 Saint Edwards Street
What: Kids ages 8-12 practice reading aloud. Vocabulary, comprehension, pronunciation and annunciation are emphasized.
