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 BROOKLYNMusic 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!
62nd Precinct: Night Out Against Crime
When: Tuesday, August 4, 5-8pm
Where: Bay 22nd Street between Bath Avenue and Benson Avenue, Bensonhurst
What: Get to know your local officers and meet the new commanding officer during National Night Out Against Crime. The street will be shut down and there will rides, giveaways, music, and food.
How much: Free!
Explore & Create
When: Wednesday, August 5, 4-5pm
Where: Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14th Street
What: Kids create their own masterpieces at this weekly arts and crafts program.
How Much: Free!
Meet A Local Hero
When: Thursday, August 6, 2-3pm
Where: New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street, Bensonhurst
What: Meet the local heroes who make everyday safe in the neighborhood.
How Much: Free!
The Italian Opera Company’s Summer Music Spectacular
When: Saturday, August 8, 1-3pm
Where: New Utrecht Library 1743 86th Street
What: Enjoy a performance by The Italian Opera Company at their Summer Music Spectacular.
How Much: Free!
Fifth Annual History Day
When: Saturday, August 8, 1-6pm
Where: Coney Island Boardwalk, 1025 Boardwalk
What: Celebrate Deno’s Wonder Wheel 95th anniversary with music, games, and magic shows.
How Much: Free!
Coney Island Flicks On The Beach: Mrs. Doubtfire
When: Monday, August 10, 8:30-10pm
Where: Coney Island Boardwalk, 1001 Boardwalk West
What: Lay out your blanket on the sand and watch Mrs. Doubtfire on a giant, 40-foot inflatable screen.
How Much: Free!
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