Things To Do With The Kids, Through October 13: Scrap Sculpture, Debbie Deane, And Porgy And Bess
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
Singalong With Debbie Deane
When: Wednesday, October 7, 11am
Where: Lark Cafe, 1007 Church Avenue, Ditmas Park
What: The singer-songwriter — and Brooklyn mom — invites kids to sing with her at this weekly event.
How Much: Free!
Babies & Books
When: Thursday, October 8, 1:30pm
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue, Park Slope
What: Babies up to age 18 month and their caregivers will hear stories, sing songs, play with toys, and meet new friends.
How Much: Free!
Creative Writing
When: Friday, October 9, 2:45pm
Where: Cortelyou Library, 1305 Cortelyou Road, Ditmas Park
What: Kids between the ages of 7 and 11 can write and share their work with each other in a safe atmosphere of respect and acceptance.
How Much: Free!
Family Movies @ the Library: Hugo
When: Friday, October 9, 3:30pm
Where: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: See this fun movie — about a boy’s quest to find a safe and loving place he can call home — based on the book by Brian Selznick, who will be discussing his new book on October 8 at Congregation Beth Elohim in Park Slope.
How Much: Free!
Story Time: David Weinstone
When: Saturday, October 10, 11am
Where: Greenlight Bookstore, 686 Fulton Street, Fort Greene
What: You might know him as the creator of the Music for Aardvarks program, and now you can join David Weinstone for a reading of his book Music Class Today!, a fun tale about a music class that will get kids (and parents) dancing and singing.
How Much: Free!
Art Workshops: Scrap Sculpture
When: Saturday, October 10, 11am
Where: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: Javaka Steptoe will lead kids in an experiment using things they might think of as trash — bottle caps, tinfoil, pocket lint, etc. — to create some fun collage art.
How Much: Free!
Sunday Story Time: Roman Milisic
When: Sunday, October 11, 11:30am
Where: PowerHouse on 8th, 1111 8th Avenue, South Slope
What: Come hang with the author of Apes A-Go-Go!, a story about a team of primates who’d like to clean up a town — but unfortunately, things get a bit hairy.
How Much: Free!
Story Play With First RIF
When: Tuesday, October 13, 11am
Where: Walt Whitman Library, 93 Saint Edwards Street, Fort Greene
What: Children from birth to age 5 will enjoy stories, sing songs, and have a chance to play with other kids.
How Much: Free!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7
Reading Is Fundamental
When: Wednesday, October 7 at 2:30pm
Where: Walt Whitman Library at 93 Saint Edwards Street
What: Earn free books by joining RIF and checking out books with library card. Ages 6-18.
Kids Concert Series: Jitterbugs
When: Wednesday, October 7 at 3:30pm
Where: DSK Brooklyn at 710 Fulton Street
What: Music for the whole family!
Game On!
When: Wednesday, October 7 at 4pm
Where: Walt Whitman Library at 93 Saint Edwards Street
What: Play games and have fun with others. All ages.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8
Babies and Books RIF
When: Thursday, October 8 at 11am
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Enjoy stories, songs and play. Ages Birth to 18 months. Get free books with the Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) program.
Sing With Me
When: Every Thursday from 11am-12:30pm
Where: Ingersoll Community Center at 177 Myrtle Avenue
What: Sing, dance, laugh, and make music with your little one. Ages four months to four years.
Stutengarten Brooklyn
When: Thursday, October 8 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
Free Kids Roller Skating
When: Thursday, October 8 from 3-6pm
Where: Lakeside at Prospect Park at 171 East Drive
What: Kids skate their hearts out from 3pm to 6pm Fall Thursdays! Rentals available for $6+tax. For children under 12 years old.
Reading Is Fundamental
When: Thursday, October 8 at 3:30pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Kids and teens can earn FREE books by borrowing and returning books with their library card.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
Toddler Time
When: Friday, October 9 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, October 9 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.
Teen Tech Time: Wii
When: Friday, October 9 at 3:30pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Have fun playing video games with your friends.
Build with LEGOS and DUPLOS
When: Friday, October 9 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, OCTOBER 10
Cat Cafe Hours
When: Saturdays through October 24 from 2-8pm
Where: The Cat’s Meow at 354 Myrtle Avenue
What: Pop-up cat cafe! Play with cats and consider adopting one or more. $5 per half hour. Drinks and snacks allowed from Red Lantern Bicycles and Brooklyn Sweet Shop. Most proceeds to Brooklyn Bridge Animal Rescue Coalition.
Saturday Movie: “Porgy and Bess”
When: Saturday, October 10 from 2-4pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: In recognition of the original opening of this historic opera at the Alvin Theatre in New York City on October 10, 1935, we will be showing the film version, “Porgy & Bess” by George Gershwin, Dubose Heyward, Dorothy Heyward and Ira Gershwin.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11
Free Movie
When: Sunday, October 11 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. Call 347-763-1455 to find out what movie is playing. Suggest your favorite movie for a future screening!
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13
Baby Breakfast
When: Tuesday, October 13 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.
Read To Me
When: Tuesday, October 13 at 3:30pm
Where: Walt Whitman Library at 93 Saint Edwards Street
What: Kids ages 8-12 practice reading aloud. Vocabulary, comprehension, pronounciation and annunciation are emphasized.