This Week’s Kid Friendly Events

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.

Music In The Grove: Free Kids Concert
When: Wednesday, August 5, 10-11am
Where: Fort Greene Park, DeKalb Avenue and Washington Park
What: Enjoy a free family concert by Hopalong Andrew.
How Much: Free!

KIDtivity Wednesdays
When: Wednesday, August 5, 11am-4pm
Where: LeFrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect Park
What: Start KIDtivity Wednesday with a fitness class wit PopFit Kids, then stick around for a puppet show by Puppetsburg at 1pm. KIDtivity Wednesday will close out with a cooking class by Creative Kitchen at 4pm for kids, ages 2-5. All classes are free and reservations can be made online.
How Much: Free!

A Summer Movie Under The Stars
When: Wednesday, August 4, 7pm
Where: Long Meadow North, Prospect Park
What: Bring your blankets to a free showing of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1, sponsored by Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams.
How Much: Free!

Chalk It Up
When: Thursday, August 6, 10am
Where: Greenwood Playground, Fort Hamilton Parkway & E 5th Street, Kensington
What: Meet at the flagpole and bring chalk for this morning chock full of art.
How Much: Free!

Brooklyn Summer Shakespeare-ience: The Taming Of The Shrew
When: Saturday, August 8, 3-5pm
Where: Central Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Park Slope
What: Watch a free community performance of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew presented by Brooklyn teens.
How Much: Free!

Hip Tot Family Day
When: Sunday, August 9, 11am
Where: LeFrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect Park
What: Enjoy a performance by Rolie Polie Guacamole and Dog on Fleas, plus games, dancing, and a magic show by The Magik Theater.
How Much: Free!

Sunday Story Time With Sujean Rim
When: Sunday, August 9, 11:30am-12:30pm
Where: PowerHouse on 8th, 1111 8th Avenue, South Slope
What: Meet author and illustrator Sujean Rim during a reading of the fifth story in her Birdie series, Birdies’ First Day of School.
How Much: Free!

Looking for more family-friendly info about Brooklyn? Check out our sister site, City Kid Corner.