Things To Do With The Kids, Through September 1: Block Parties, Summer Science Club Sun Prints, And Egg Carton Goggles!
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
Free Kids Roller Skating
When: Wednesday, August 26, 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.
The Dad Beats
When: Thursday, August 27, 11am
Where: Lark Cafe, 1007 Church Avenue, Ditmas Park
What: Singalong and dance to the tunes of The Dad Beats.
How Much: Free!
Story Time: Peanut Butter & Brains: A Zombie Culinary Tale
When: Saturday, August 29, 11am
Where: Greenlight Bookstore, 686 Fulton Street, Fort Greene
What: Listen to Joe Mcgee read from his new release, Peanut Butter & Brains: A Zombie Culinary Tale — a delicious tale about being true to yourself.
How Much: Free!
The Degraw Street Block Party
When: Saturday, August 29, 12-5pm
Where: Degraw Street between 3rd and 4th Avenues, Gowanus
What: Join Dancewave for this free family block party. Enjoy performance, games, and more!
How Much: Free!
Soap Box Derby
When: Saturday, August 29, 12pm
Where: Open Source Gallery, 306 17th Street, South Slope
What: Cheer on kids as they race their eco-friendly derby cars down 17th Street.
How Much: Free!
Fishing Fun
When: Sunday, August 30, 1-2pm & 3-4pm
Where: North End of Esplanade, Prospect Park
What: Kids 15 and under will learn about aquatic ecology, fishing safety, and will even get to collect their own bait.
How Much: Free!
Looking for more family-friendly info about Brooklyn? Check out our sister site, City Kid Corner.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25
Stutengarten Brooklyn
When: Tuesday, August 25 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 26
KIDtivity Wednesday with PopFit Kids
When: Wednesday, August 26 at 11am
Where: Lakeside at Prospect Park at 171 East Drive
What: Kids’ health is more important than ever and this FUNctional Fitness party combines physical activity with lots of fun! During the 60 minute program, children will Jump, Jack, and Jog through an energizing fitness event complete with cool dance tunes and a festive feel sure to keep everyone on their feet.
Reading Is Fundamental
When: Wednesday, August 26 at 1pm
Where: Walt Whitman Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Join free and earn free books to keep!
KIDtivity Wednesday with Puppetsburgh
When: Wednesday, August 26 at 1pm
Where: Lakeside at Prospect Park at 171 East Drive
What: Puppet Shows for the Hipster Set – Dancing, Music, Bubble time + a brand spanking new puppet story each week!
KIDtivity Wednesday with Creative Kitchen
When: Wednesday, August 26 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!
Summer Reading Closing Party
When: Wednesday, August 26 from 4-5:30pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Magician James Lazzarini presents THE MAGIC OF AMORE, a side-splitting magic show that requires lots of audience participation! We will also be doing crafts, handing out summer reading participation certificates and giveaways, and collecting your entries for the grand prize drawing.
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!
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
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 27 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 27 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
Summer Science Club: Sun Prints
When: Thursday, August 27 at 4pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Did you know that with special paper, you can make solar-powered art? Explore, create, and learn at the library!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
Toddler Time
When: Friday, August 28 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, August 28 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.
The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till
When: Friday, August 28 from 2-4:30pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: In partnership with the Emmett Till Project, BPL presents The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till on the 60th Anniversary of Till’s murder. This riveting documentary, directed by Keith Beauchamp, tells the harrowing story of what happened when a mischievous 14 year old black boy from Chicago, visiting his relatives in Mississippi, whistled at a white woman in the street.The lynching that followed was so gruesome that a media circus surrounded the trial–and what stunned the nation was not only the crime, but the blithe unconcern the citizens of a small Mississippi town felt toward the brutal murder of a black teenager.
Teen Tech Time: Wii
When: Friday, August 28 at 2pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Have fun playing video games with your friends.
Kids Create
When: Friday, August 28 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 28 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 28 form 7:30-10pm
Where: LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park at 171 East Drive
What: All things “Hair Metal” at this weekly roller disco party. A different theme every week!.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29
Habana Outpost Kids Corner
When: Saturday, August 29 from 11am-3pm
Where: Habana Outpost at 757 Fulton Street
What: Make Egg Carton Goggles! See the world through your very own recycled goggles! The Kid’s Corner is a weekend program that offers free, creative workshops and crafts that teach environmentalism, wellness and community to neighborhood kids.
Summer Spectacular Block Party
When: Saturday, August 29
Where: French-Speaking Baptist Church at 209 Clermont Avenue (between DeKalb and Willoughby Avenues)
What: Bouncy house, game booth, arts and crafts, cotton candy, ice cream, cake, photo booth, health info, concert, gospel, and the Youth Choir!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30
Habana Outpost Kids Corner
When: Sunday, August 30 from 11am-3pm
Where: Habana Outpost at 757 Fulton Street
What: Make Egg Carton Goggles! See the world through your very own recycled goggles! The Kid’s Corner is a weekend program that offers free, creative workshops and crafts that teach environmentalism, wellness and community to neighborhood kids.
FAMILY DAY at Brown Memorial Baptist Church
When: Sunday, August 30 from 11am-5pm
Where: Brown Memorial Baptist Church at 484 Washington Avenue
What: Food, music, games, fun, fellowship and more!
Free Movie
When: Sunday, August 30 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 31
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.
Community Dance Class
When: Monday, August 31 from 6:30-8pm
Where: BRIC House Ballroom at 647 Fulton Street
What: All ages and skill levels are welcome to join us for a series of Community Dance Classes taught by Ronald K. Brown and members of his company, Evidence, A Dance Company.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
Baby Breakfast
When: Tuesday, September 1 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).
