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.

Kidtivity Wednesdays
When: Wednesday, August 12, 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 Puppetsburgh 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 12, 7pm
Where: Long Meadow North, Prospect Park
What: Bring your blankets to a free showing of Happy Feet in Prospect Park, sponsored by Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams.
How Much: Free!

Family Art With Art Of Parenting
When: Thursday, August 13, 10am
Where: Greenwood Playground, Fort Hamilton Parkway & E 5th Street, Kensington
What: Meet at the chess tables for an arts workshop for all ages.
How Much: Free!

Storytime With Dominique Townsend
When: Saturday, August 15, 11am
Where: Greenlight Bookstore, 686 Fulton Street, Fort Greene
What: Author Dominique Townsend will read her book, Shantideva: How to Wake Up a Hero.
How Much: Free!

My Brooklyn Baby Farewell Celebration
When: Saturday, August 15, 12-2pm
Where: My Brooklyn Baby, 692 Fulton Street
What: Stop by My Brooklyn Baby for a farewell celebration on their last day open in the neighborhood.
How Much: Free!

Free Public Rowing
When: Saturday, August 15, 12-4pm
Where: Prospect Park’s Wellhouse Boat Ramp
What: Check out Prospect Park Lake by rowboat, thanks to the Prospect Park Alliance and Village Community Boathouse — which have again teamed up to offer the free public rowing on Saturdays.
How Much: Free!

Sunday Storytime With Eric Morse
When: Sunday, August 16, 11:30am-12:30pm
Where: PowerHouse on 8th, 1111 8th Avenue, South Slope
What: Meet author and illustrator, Eric Morse, during a reading of his pop-culture primer for kids, What Is Punk?
How Much: Free!

Inventors Club: Elias Howe
When: Sunday, August 16, 12-3pm
Where: Green-wood Cemetery, 520 25th Street, Sunset Park
What: Learn about Elias Howe, the inventor of the sewing machine, and work on your own soft circuitry technology
How Much: Free!

Explore & Create
When: Wednesday, August 12, 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 13, 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!

Track & Field For Kids
When: Thursday, August 13, 9:30am-12pm
Where: Kaiser Park, Neptune Avenue & 31st Street, Coney Island
What: Participate in track & field activities like relay races and long jumps. Kids ages 5-7 practice from 9:30-10:30am, while kids ages 8-16 practice 10:30am-12pm.
How Much: Free!

Kids Create: Is It A Bird? Is It Plane?
When: Thursday, August 13, 3-4pm
Where: Dyker Library, 8202 13th Avenue, Dyker Heights
What: Use your superhero crafting abilities to create your own masterpiece.
How Much: Free!

Movies In The Park: Muppets Most Wanted
When: Sunday, August 16, 8:30-10:30pm
Where: Kaiser Park, Neptune Avenue and 31st Street, Coney Island
What: Enjoy an outdoor showing of Muppets Most Wanted.
How Much: Free!

Coney Island Flicks On The Beach: Guardians of the Galaxy
When: Monday, August 17, 8:30-10pm
Where: Coney Island Boardwalk, 1001 Boardwalk West, Coney Island
What: Lay out your blanket on the sand and watch Guardians of the Galaxy on a giant, 40-foot inflatable screen.
How Much: Free!

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