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
Movies @ The Library
When: Wednesday, October 14, 4pm
Where: Pacific Library, 25 4th Avenue, Park Slope
What: Bring the children to relax at the library for a bit with a kid-friendly flick.
How Much: Free!
First Five Years Kids Create: Make A Face!
When: Thursday, October 15, 4pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library, 380 Washington Avenue
What: Kids from birth to age five (and their caregivers) will get into some easy crafts — this time, making funny faces out of ordinary objects.
How Much: Free!
Ezra Jack Keats Bedtime Stories
When: Thursday, October 15, 7pm
Where: Central Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Park Slope
What: Enjoy Ezra Jack Keats-themed stories, songs, and activities — plus, each child will go home with one of the author’s books.
How Much: Free!
Mythic Meal
Where: JJ Byrne Playground, 336 3rd Street, Park Slope
When: Saturday, October 17, 10am-12pm
What: Mmmm, pancakes! Come stuff yourself silly at this “friendraiser” breakfast that will support the playground. In the holiday spirit, kids are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite characters, bring costumes to swap, get their faces painted, and make banners for the Halloween Parade, which marches along 5th Avenue later this month.
How Much: $10 for adults, $5 for kids; plus, mimosas available for a little more!
Great American Book Drive
Where: Central Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza
When: Saturday, October 17, 10am-3pm
What: Got a voracious little reader? Grab books for $1, plus hear live music, and enjoy crafts, and all for a good cause, as the Brooklyn Public Library will get part of every sale. Got books to unload? You can drop off donations at the library anytime leading up to the event!
How Much: Free admission.
Story Time: Michael Gervais
When: Saturday, October 17, 11am
Where: Greenlight Bookstore, 686 Fulton Street, Fort Greene
What: Local author Michael Gervais, a teacher at Fort Greene’s Community Roots Charter School, will present his new book, The Barefoot Champion, with an interactive story time reading for kids ages 3-8, and will work with them on a craft designing their own basketball shoes.
How Much: Free!
Introduction To Bird Watching
Where: Audubon Center in Prospect Park
When: Saturdays & Sundays through November, 12-1pm
What: Fall is an awesome time to spot birds that are migrating through Brooklyn’s big backyard! Enjoy a tour by a pro from the Brooklyn Bird Club, and let the kids ask them all the questions they want.
How Much: Free!
Calpulli Youth Dance
When: Saturday, October 17, 1pm
Where: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: The youth members of this group, outfitted in traditional costumes, will perform selections from different regions of Mexico-Jalisco, set to the music of the mariachi.
How Much: Free!
Sunday Story Time: Gianna Marino
When: Sunday, October 11, 11:30am
Where: PowerHouse on 8th, 1111 8th Avenue, South Slope
What: Come hang with the author of Night Animals, about a bunch of critters who are scared of the creatures that go bump in the night (even though, really, that’s them!).
How Much: Free!
Sing Along With Amy Miles
When: Sunday, October 18, 10am
Where: Lark Cafe, 1007 Church Avenue, Ditmas Park
What: The busy Brooklyn composer and performer plays original and cover songs on guitar, ukulele, and percussive things, singing stories with puppets and bubbles, for a fun interactive show.
How Much: $8 per family.
SOUTHERN BROOKLYN
Toddler Time
When: Wednesday, October 14, 11am
Where: Brighton Beach Library, 16 Brighton 1st Road
What: Bring those little ones in to hear some stories and play with toys.
How Much: Free!
Sewing Lessons For Children
When: Friday, October 16, 3:30pm
Where: Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14th Street
What: For the creative kid (aged 10+) who’s eager to make his own Halloween costume this year, this is the place to be.
How Much: Free!
The Brave Calf / El Becerrito Valiente
When: Friday, October 16, 4pm
Where: Coney Island Library 1901 Mermaid Avenue
What: Teatro IATI presents this story of a little calf who decides to leave his stable and explore the world, and the adventures that he has.
How Much: Free!
Pumpkin Painting Patch
When: Saturday, October 17, 11am-1pm
Where: Pinot’s Palette, 7518 13th Avenue, Dyker Heights
What: Bring the family (kids ages 4 and up) to this festive and crafty event to get you in the Halloween spirit. They’ll supply each painter with a large pumpkin, plus all the supplies and guidance to paint one of four designs on it — or, freestyle your own. They’ll also have smaller pumpkins available for purchase if you’d like to paint more, plus cookies and juice for the kids.
How Much: $25 per painter, register here.
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!
Turtle Puppetry Program
When: Saturday, October 17, 1pm
Where: Kings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Avenue
What: Kids ages 4-8 will learn some social skills from Little Turtle — expect a puppet show, a read-aloud, and relaxing exercises and music.
How Much: Free!
Monster Mash-Ups Movie Series: The Addams Family
When: Saturday, October 17, 6:15pm
Where: Lawn behind the ballfields at Kaiser Park, Neptune Avenue, Coney Island
What: The fun family film about a creepy family that’s more like your than you realize starts screening at 6:30, but you should scope out a seat at least 15 minutes ahead — bring chairs or a blanket to sit on, and food is okay, but no alcohol or smoking. Also, there’s a costume contest before the movie — register to compete here!
How Much: Free!
Fall Festival At The Hendrick I. Lott House
Where: 1940 East 36th Street, Marine Park
When: Sunday, October 18, 12-4pm
What: As part of Open House New York, visitors will get to explore the newly updated grounds around this house from the 1700s, one of the oldest in Brooklyn. The house itself, unfortunately, is closed for renovations, but the family will still have a blast — you’ll see things like wood-turning demonstrations, hear music, and have a chance to meet Betsy, a simulated milking cow.
How Much: Free!
Babies & Books
When: Monday, October 19, 11am
Where: New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street, Bensonhurst
What: Parents and guardians will get involved in the fun in this interactive storytime for very young children, which features books, songs, rhymes — not to mention a chance to meet other families in your neighborhood.
How Much: Free!
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