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
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!
SOUTHERN BROOKLYN
Explore & Create: Arts & Crafts
When: Wednesday, October 7, 3pm
Where: Kings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Avenue, Sheepshead Bay
What: Little artists can explore their creative sides.
How Much: Free!
Kids Create: Pencil Case And Pencil Toppers
When: Wednesday, October 7, 4pm
Where: Kings Highway Library, 2115 Ocean Avenue
What: Kids ages 5-12 can get creative and organized when they design their own pencil case and pencil toppers (while supplies last).
How Much: Free!
Sewing Lessons For Children
When: Friday, October 9, 3:30pm
Where: Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14th Street
What: So the kid wants to be Elsa from Frozen for Halloween, eh? Here’s where they (kids ages 10 and up, anyway) can learn how to make that costume themselves!
How Much: Free!
Chess Workshop
When: Friday, October 9, 4pm
Where: New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street, Bensonhurst
What: A grand master will show your burgeoning Bobby Fischer how it’s done.
How Much: Free!
Tide Pools And Seining
When: Saturday, October 10, 11am
Where: Marine Park, Burnett Street and Avenue U
What: Join an Urban Park Ranger for a hike to explore tide pools, where kids can try their hand at seining (fishing with a net, essentially).
How Much: Free!
Halloween Harvest
When: Saturdays & Sundays through November 1, opens at 12pm
Where: Luna Park, 1000 Surf Avenue, Coney Island
What: Celebrate the seasons with storytelling, pumpkin picking, balloon art, crafts, s’mores, a doggie costume parade, karaoke, and more.
How Much: Free!
Children’s Saturday Camp
When: Saturday, October 10, 1-3pm
Where: Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14th Street
What: A fun
How Much: Free!
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