Things To Do With The Kids, Through October 6: Fable Comics, Bilingual Birdies, Crafting, And More

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.

REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Kids Create
When: Wednesday, September 30, 4:15-5pm
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Ave, Park Slope
What: Kids ages 6 and up (younger kids are welcome with an adult) will enjoy a story and do some related arts and crafts.

The Dad Beats
When: Thursday, October 1, 11am-12pm
Where: Lark Cafe, 1007 Church Avenue, Ditmas Park
What: The Brooklyn favorite brings surf, rock and country grooves that will make the kids (and the grown-ups) get down!
How Much: Free!

KIDtivity With Puppetsburgh
When: Friday, October 2, 10am
Where: LeFrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect Park
What: Dancing, music, bubble time, a new puppet story each week, all geared toward kids up to age 4 (“and their hipster parents,” according to the site!).
How Much: Free with registration, but space is limited — reserve your tickets in advance.

Story Time: Fable Comics
When: Saturday, October 3, 11am
Where: Greenlight Bookstore, 686 Fulton Street, Fort Greene
What: Bring those fable-loving kiddos ages 3-8 to hear some classics from the author who adapted them and the illustrator who did some art on this new book. Expect to see (and get in on) some drawing, too!
How Much: Free!

Tildon Krautz
When: Saturday, October 3, 1pm
Where: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: This songwriting string band apparently embodies “the wacky, playful universe of an award-winning children’s book illustrator,” which basically means you and the whole family should expect some toe-tapping good times!

Scharen Knippen
When: Saturday, October 3 & Sunday, October 4, 2-4pm
Where: Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park
What: Get psyched for fall by doing a little old Dutch crafting, cutting out autumn and Halloween scenes and patterns — some designed by Mrs. Lefferts herself! Also look out for potato sack races and other historic toys and games.
How Much: $3 suggested donation.

Story Time: What Is Punk?
When: Sunday, October 4, 11am
Where: PowerHouse on 8th, 1111 8th Avenue, South Slope
What: At what age should you introduce a child to “Where Eagles Dare”? Between 3 and 7, according to the age guidelines of this awesome book, which the author will be on hand to read.

Preschool Storytime
When: Monday, October 5, 10:30-11am
Where: Clinton Hill Library, 380 Washington Avenue
What: A read-aloud for preschool-aged kids.

Stomp, Clap & Sing With Bilingual Birdies
When: Tuesday, October 8, 11am
Where: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: It’s a celebration of language and culture with this fun-filled band.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Read To Me
When: Tuesday, September 29 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.

Back To School Giveaway
When: Tuesday, September 29 from 7-8:30pm
Where: Lafayette Gardens at 442 DeKalb Avenue
What: Free backpacks and school supplies for local students. Courtesy of Assemblymember Walter Mosley, PSA 3, St. Joseph’s College, and others!

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

Reading Is Fundamental
When: Wednesday, September 30 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.

Game On!
When: Wednesday, September 30 at 4pm
Where: Walt Whitman Library at 93 Saint Edwards Street
What: Play games and have fun with others.  All ages.

KIDtivity Wednesday with Creative Kitchen
When: Wednesday, September 30 at 4pm
Where: Lakeside at Prospect Park at 171 East Drive
What: Kids make recipes and participate in related activities such as kitchen crafts, fun food stories, and songs!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1

Babies and Books RIF
When: Thursday, October 1 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.

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, October 1 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 1 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.

Architecture For Kids: Going Beyond Words
When: Thursday, October 1 at 3:30pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Do you try to imagine the world of your favorite book, or the type of life your favorite character lives? Construct an environment using your favorite book/story as inspiration.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2

Toddler Time
When: Friday, October 2 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 2 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.

Build with LEGOS and DUPLOS
When: Friday, October 2 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!

Lola Star’s Dreamland Roller Disco
When: Friday, October 2 form 7:30-10pm
Where: LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park at 171 East Drive
What: All things “Just Like Heaven” at this weekly roller disco party. A different theme every week.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3

Shape Up: Stretching (Essentrics)
When: Saturday, October 3 at 10am
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Our popular NYC Parks Department “Shape Up! program with a local volunteer instructor and an emphasis on stretching (Essentrics). Class begins at 10 AM and ends at 11 AM. No registration is needed.

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.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4

Free Movie
When: Sunday, October 4 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!

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5

Open Play Space
When: Monday, October 5 at 4pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Play with toys, learn and grow, make new friends at the library!

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6

Toddler Tuesdays
When: Tuesday, October 6 at 9:30am
Where: Lefrak Center at Lakeside at 171 East Drive
What: This action packed and fun-filled program is geared toward children ages 2–5 and their caregivers and includes instructor-led activities, dedicated open skate time, and a snack.
How much: $15 for one child and adult, $6 for adult skate rental, $5 for bag check

Baby Breakfast
When: Tuesday, October 6 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 Reading Is Fundamental
When: Tuesday, October 6 at 11am
Where: Walt Whitman Library at 93 Saint Edwards Street
What: Children ages birth-5 years can hear stories, sing songs and play with their parents and caregivers.

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).

Read To Me
When: Tuesday,, October 6 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.