This Week’s Kid Friendly Events

Photo by South Slope News
Photo by South Slope News

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.

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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.
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!

For family-friendly news, events, information, and more from around Brooklyn, check out our sister site, City Kid Corner.