Things To Do With The Kids Through July 14: Music In The Grove, Summer Science Club, Legos, And Spoon Dolls
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, JULY 7
Summer Meals 2015
When: Every weekday 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
Stutengarten Brooklyn
When: Tuesday, July 7 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: Decorate A Sun Visor!
When: Tuesday, July 7 at 2:30pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Come meet new friends while decorating your own sun visor!
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
Music In The Grove: Mil’s Trills
When: Wednesday, July 8 from 10-11am
Where: Fort Greene Park, west of the tennis courts
What: Live music in the sun for the whole family!
Summer Meals 2015
When: Every weekday 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!
Mad Science of NYC: Playing With Polymers
When: Wednesday, July 8 at 3:30pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Chemistry basics will be examined as we brew up gooey polymers.
Teen Tech Time
When: Wednesday, July 1 from 4-6pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Play on the Wii with neighbors.
Parent-Tween Book Discussion Club: “Sisters”
When: Wednesday, July 8 from 6-7pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Come discuss Raina Telgemeier’s great graphic novel SISTERS with other tweens and parents of tweens – another funny memoir by the author of SMILE, this one about the importance of family in the midst of growing up and learning your place in the world.
THURSDAY, JULY 9
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+.
Summer Meals 2015
When: Every weekday 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!
Stutengarten Brooklyn
When: Thursday, July 9 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 9 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.
Summer Science Club: Gardening
When: Thursday, July 9 from 4-5pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Learn about gardening, help us plant more seeds to beautify the branch, and take home your own garden starters in peat pots and decorated planters. For all ages. NOTE: Dirt and acrylic paint will be used in this project, so be sure to wear old clothes!
FRIDAY, JULY 10
Ready, Set, Kindergarten!
When: Friday, July 10 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.
Summer Meals 2015
When: Every weekday 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!
Teen Tech Time: Wii
When: Friday, July 10 at 2pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Have fun playing video games with your friends.
Build With LEGO
When: Friday, July 10 from 4-5pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin 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, July 10 form 7:30-10pm
Where: LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park at 171 East Drive
What: All things Hungry like The Wolf at this weekly roller disco party. A different theme every week!.
SATURDAY, JULY 11
Storytime: Kris Poluchowicz
When: Saturday, July 11 at 11am
Where: Greenlight Bookstore at 686 Fulton Street
What: Is Brooklyn the best borough? Photographer Krzysztof Poluchowicz thinks so! In his new book for kids, Brooklyn ABC, he’s chronicled the undeniable appeal of Brooklyn for the younger generation. Not your typical tourist guide, this book aims to give kids a look at the real Brooklyn: the tried and true such as the Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Park Zoo, and Jane’s Carousel, but also such destinations as the Gowanus Canal and stations of the Q Train. Brooklyn ABC is a lively photographic scrapbook that gives kids the chance to investigate each landmark and personalize each page with their own drawings, puzzles, and games. Ages 3 to 11.
Habana Outpost Kids Corner
When: Saturday, July 11 from 11am-3pm
Where: Habana Outpost at 757 Fulton Street
What: Make spoon dolls out of Habana Outpost’s own cutlery — made of potato starch and 100 percent compostable material! 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, JULY 12
Habana Outpost Kids Corner
When: Sunday, July 12 from 11am-3pm
Where: Habana Outpost at 757 Fulton Street
What: Make spoon dolls out of Habana Outpost’s own cutlery — made of potato starch and 100 percent compostable material! 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
Habana Outpost Movie Sundays
When: Sunday, July 12 at 8pm
Where: Habana Outpost at 757 Fulton Street
What: “White Men Can’t Jump” will be screened as part of the weekly movie series.
MONDAY, JULY 13
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: Every weekday 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!
TUESDAY, JULY 14
Toddler Tuesdays at Lakeside
When: Tuesday, July 14 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, July 14 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
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).
Summer Meals 2015
When: Every weekday 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: Arts and Crafts
When: Tuesday, July 14 at 2pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Come in and do a new craft project! Ages 6-12 year olds.
This post is sponsored by the LeFrak Center at Lakeside. For more information about children’s events, check out their website.