This Week’s Events Picks For Brooklyn Kids
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.
CENTRAL BROOKLYN
First Five Years Kids Create: Winter Holiday Cards
When: Wednesday, December 9, 4pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library, 380 Washington Avenue
What: Little ones up to age five will craft beautiful holiday cards from colorful paper strips and glue.
How Much: Free!
Holiday Train Show
When: Friday, December 11, 3:30-6:30pm & Saturday, December 12, 11:30am-2:30pm
Where: Brooklyn Free School, 372 Clinton Avenue, Clinton Hill
What: The annual event (recommended for kids from birth to 12 years old) returns with eight types of electric trains weaving in and out of four hand-made scenes. The second floor will house a play space for the younger visitors where they can watch a film and play with wooden tracks and trains.
How Much: Admission is by donation; suggested amount is $2 for kids and $3 for adults.
Creative Writing
When: Friday, December 11, 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!
Kids Create: Kwanzaa Wreath
When: Friday, December 11, 4pm
Where: Flatbush Library, 22 Linden Boulevard
What: Kids are invited to make a handprint Kwanzaa wreath in red, black, and green — they suggest bringing some family photos to attach to the wreath when it’s finished.
How Much: Free!
The Star Wars Experience
When: Saturday, December 12, 1-3pm
Where: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Park Slope
What: Start getting super psyched for the new Star Wars at this interactive event that encourages reading, physical activity, and creativity through all things Star Wars.
How Much: Free!
Family Fun Night: Holiday Decoration & Ornament Making
When: Saturday, December 12, 4pm
Where: Prospect Park YMCA, 357 9th Street, Park Slope
What: Families are invited to make beautiful holiday decorations and tree ornaments.
How Much: Free!
Story Time: The Thing About Yetis
When: Sunday, December 13, 11:30am
Where: powerHouse on 8th, 1111 8th Avenue, South Slope
What: Yetis, the mysterious snow creatures, apparently miss summer! Hear the tale from the author and illustrator, Vin Vogel.
How Much: Free!
Family Performance: Navidad Flamenca
When: Sunday, December 13, 12:30pm
Where: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Park Slope
What: Music, carols, and dance representing holiday traditions from the Spanish-speaking world will be on display at this performance by Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana II.
How Much: Free, but you should RSVP to guarantee your seat.
SOUTHERN BROOKLYN
Babies & Books
When: Wednesday, December 9, 11am
Where: Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14th Street
What: Parents and caregivers can bring babies up to age 18 months to this fun, interactive program that encourages literacy.
How Much: Free!
Game On!
When: Thursday, December 10, 4pm
Where: New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street, Bensonhurst
What: Got a young board game fan? Point them to this library, where kids can try their hand at classics like Monopoly, Chutes and Ladders, and more.
How Much: Free!
Christmas Tree Lighting
When: Thursday, December 10, 6:30pm
Where: Lady Moody Triangle, Avenue U at Village Road N, Gravesend
What: Senator Marty Golden is hosting this lighting of the neighborhood Christmas tree — the event includes hot chocolate, caroling, and a special visit by Santa Claus, who will bring gifts for the kids. And since it’s the season of giving, consider bringing a donation for Toys for Tots, which will be collected at the event.
How Much: Free!
Creating Christmas Cards With Microsoft Publisher
When: Friday, December 11, 4pm
Where: New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street, Bensonhurst
What: For those creative kids looking for a way to make some unique holiday cards, this event will show them how to make them with the Microsoft Publisher program.
How Much: Free!
Christmas Tree Lighting
When: Friday, December 11, 6:30pm
Where: Hendrick I. Lott House, East 35th Street & Fillmore Avenue, Marine Park
What: Two Christmas tree lightings in one week from Senator Golden! Same deal as the one listed above — fun, hot chocolate, Santa, and gifts!
How Much: Free!
Coloring Pages
When: Saturday, December 12, 1-3pm
Where: Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14th Street
What: They provide the colors, the kids provide the creativity!
How Much: Free!
The Colonial Nutcracker
When: Sunday, December 13, 2pm
Where: Walt Whitman Theatre, Campus Road at Nostrand Avenue, Midwood
What: This annual holiday favorite features the Dance Theatre in Westchester performing its family-friendly, full-length version of Tchaikovsky’s ballet set in wintry colonial Yorktown, complete with a red-coated mouse army, an enchanted nutcracker prince, and simultaneous narration to help young audience members enjoy this timeless classic.
How Much: Tickets are $18 and may be purchased here.
Kids Create: Storycraft
When: Monday, December 14, 4pm
Where: Coney Island Library, 1901 Mermaid Avenue
What: Kids will enjoy listening to a story, and then will create a craft based on the tale.
How Much: Free!
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