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Where to Go With the Kids: Oct. 31- Nov. 6

The weekly lowdown on kids events in and around Prospect Heights, the North Slope and Prospect Park.

Monday, October 31

 This weekly event allows kids ages 0 to 5 hear stories and play with toys. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Children's Reference Desk on the morning of the program., 10 Grand Army Plaza, 10-10:35 a.m. Free.

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo sea lions showing off their dives, catching fish mid-air and other tricks. , 450 Flatbush Avenue, 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m., Free with admission.

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  Enjoy free cupcakes at BCakeNY. 702 Washington Ave. bet. Prospect and St. Marks, 5–6 p.m. Free. 

Trick-or-Treat at Ortine
Start your trick-or-treating off at Ortine. Try a pumpkin pastry and pick up a special treat for your candy bag! Ortine, 622 Washington Ave. at Pacific St.

 BAM’s 10th annual Halloween extravaganza includes live music, roaming entertainers, a puppet show, games, candy giveaways, costume contests, and more. Lafayette Ave & Saint Felix St., 4 p.m. Free.

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The parade will follow last year's route, beginning on 14th Street and proceeding up Seventh Avenue. It will turn left on Third Street, and end at the Old Stone House, where the revelry continues until 8:30 p.m. and you can enjoy music from parade favorites Paprika and Hearts of Steel. 6:30 p.m. Free.

 

Tuesday, November 1

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo sea lions showing off their dives, catching fish mid-air and other tricks. , 450 Flatbush Avenue, 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m., Free with admission.

 Stories and songs. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Children's Reference Desk on the morning of the program. , 10 Grand Army Plaza, 10-10:25 a.m. 0-18 months. Free.

 This weekly event led by Michelle of Brooklyn Mini Hands features stories, songs and sign language. , 755 Dean St (at the corner of Underhill Ave), 10:30 a.m., $5/family.

Storytime with Charu Join Charu and her crew of readers as they read from your favorite stories. If your child have a favorite book, bring it along and they'll be happy to include it. Mini Max Toys & Cuts, 151 Atlantic Ave (at Clinton St), 10 a.m., all ages, Free.

 , 365 5th Ave (between 5th and 6th St), 10 - 10:30 a.m., $5 per family.

 Explore art, science, and culture in a fun and wacky way.  11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., ages 5 and under, Free.

 

Wednesday, November 2

 Investigate the world of science with hands-on activities.  11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., ages 5 and under, Free with admission.

 This Sing-along with Rollie Pollie Guacamolie is now inside the cafe for the winter. , 365 5th Ave (between 5th and 6th St), 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m., $5 per family.

Music Jam Session Get ready to rock - join Brittany with her ukulele, sing a song, and prepare to shake your groove thing! Mini Max Toys & Cuts, 151 Atlantic Ave (at Clinton St), 10 a.m., all ages, Free.

 Stories and songs. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Children's Reference Desk on the morning of the program. , 10 Grand Army Plaza, 10-10:25 a.m. 0-18 months. Free.

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo sea lions showing off their dives, catching fish mid-air and other tricks. , 450 Flatbush Avenue, 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m., Free with admission.

 An interactive live show that engages young children with original whimsical songs and stories with the help of the ukulele & musical guests. The Rock Shop, 227 4th Ave. bet. President and Carroll streets. 3:30 p.m. $15.

 

Thursday, November 3

 Lloyd of the Deedle Deedle Dees leads a 45 minute sing-along. , 755 Dean St (at the corner of Underhill Ave), 10:30 a.m., $5/family.

 An interactive live show that engages young children with original whimsical songs and stories with the help of the ukulele & musical guests. , 629 Vanderbilt Ave. bet. Prospect and St. Mark's. 3:30 p.m. $15.

Jewish Sing-Along with Kveller Kveller.com has started this new weekly sing-along, led by Ora and Yoshie Fruchter, a Brooklyn-based guitar-playing and puppet-acting duo. Two Boots Brooklyn, 514 2nd Street between 7th and 8th Avenue, 10-10:45 a.m., Free.

French Storytime French stories and songs. Great for children of French families or parents looking to expose their kids to a new language. Mini Max Toys & Cuts, 151 Atlantic Ave (at Clinton St), 10 a.m., all ages, Free.

Kids "Drum-Along"  Join Ivan for this “drum-along” event. , 365 5th Ave (between 5th and 6th St), 10-11 a.m., $5 per family.

 Travel to faraway places in your imagination as you listen to exciting tales from different parts of the world.  11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., ages 5 and under, Free with admission.

Free Thursdays @ Brooklyn Children's Museum Dance the night away just in time for bed! The museum is open free of charge from 4 p.m. til close.  Free.

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo sea lions showing off their dives, catching fish mid-air and other tricks. , 450 Flatbush Avenue, 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m., Free with admission.

 Listen to bedtime stories and get a free Keats book. Pajamas and teddy bears are optional. Call 718-230-2117 for more information. , 10 Grand Army Plaza, 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., ages 3-8. Free.

 

Friday, November 4

Transit Tots This weekly drop-in program entertains the little ones. New York Transit Museum, Corner of Boerum Pl & Schermerhorn St, 11 a.m., Ages 2-5, Free.

 Visit the Totally Tots Art Studio at Brooklyn Children’s Museum and discover all the activites that are in store for your young Picasso. , 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., ages 5 and under, Free with admission.

Family Movie Night Every week a different family-friendly movie is shown at this family restaurant. The Moxie Spot, 81 Atlantic Avenue (at Hicks St), 6:45 p.m., Free.

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo sea lions showing off their dives, catching fish mid-air and other tricks. , 450 Flatbush Avenue, 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m., Free with admission.

 This weekly event allows toddlers 18 to 36 months to enjoy stories, rhymes and songs. Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Reference Desk on the morning of the program. Central Library, Youth Wing. 10:30-11:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Free.

 An interactive show that engages young children with original whimsical songs and stories with the help of the ukulele and musical guests. Ages 0-4, Lyceum, 227 4th Ave. at President St. 10:30 a.m. $15.

 Beginner and advanced players are invited to play together in this weekly event. , Youth Wing, Teen Reading Room, 4-5 p.m., Free. 

 

Saturday, November 5

Baby Dance This class, for parents/caregivers and their babies includes  stretching, strengthening and the learning of rhythm and movement patterns.  , 348 Saint Marks Ave, 9am, $15.

 A family disco party fea­tur­ing real music spun and mixed by real djs blend­ing clas­sic disco tunes From the 70s, & 80s. , 125 5th Ave. at Sterling Place, 1 p.m., $15.

Create a City Working together, kids design an urban landscape and create a city with streets, buildings, subways and buses. New York Transit Museum, Corner of Boerum Pl & Schermerhorn St, 1:30 p.m., ages 4+, Free with museum admission (Adults $7, Children 2–17, $5).

 Come hear some stories. , 686 Fulton St (at S Portland St), 11 a.m., ages 3-8, Free.

There are more than 250 species of birds in Prospect Park. See some of them at this weekly event that is engaging for both children and adults. The Audubon Center at the Boathouse (just inside the Lincoln Road/Ocean Ave. entrance to Prospect Park), 12-1:30 p.m., Free.

 Make all-natural and recycled crafts with a new project each week. The Audubon Center at the Boathouse (just inside the Lincoln Road/Ocean Ave. entrance to Prospect Park). 1-3 p.m., all ages, Free.

 Transport yourself back in time - play games and make crafts just like kids did in 19th Century Brooklyn. Lefferts Historic House at Prospect Park, 2:30-3:30 p.m., all ages, Free.

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo seals showing off their dives, catching fish in mid-air, and other tricks. Prospect Park Zoo, 11:30 a.m. & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.

Kids-RIF  A weekly event for kids of all ages to earn free books while reading.  , 10 Grand Army Plaza, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Free.

 Volunteers from the Brooklyn Beanstalk language immersion program read stories in French and Spanish. This event is suitable for ages 1 to 7 years. , Dweck Center, 1-2 p.m., ages 1 to 7, Free.

 presents original songs, crossing different genres such as rock, reggae, pop, folk, punk and Latin music. , 1 p.m. Free.

 Volunteers from the Brooklyn Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma read to children ages 3 to 8. , noon, Free.

 Chat with zookeepers about Rodrigues Fruit Bats during these special weekend sessions. Learn how zookeepers care for animals. Keep their daily routines lively with toys, foraging games, and habitat enrichment. Prospect Park Zoo, 11:30 a.m., & 3:30 p.m., Free with admission.

 

Sunday, November 6

 The Museum’s collections will inspire you to imagine and create new worlds while exploring color and other elements of art in this ninety-minute class. , 200 Eastern Parkway, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Ages 4-7, $10.

Weekend Stories for Preschoolers Come hear stories and make crafts. , Youth Wing, 2-3 p.m., 0-5 years, Free. 

Create a City Working together, design an urban landscape and create a city with streets, buildings, subways and buses. New York Transit Museum, Corner of Boerum Pl & Schermerhorn St, 1:30 p.m., ages 4+, Free with museum admission (Adults $7, Children 2–17, $5).

 Chat with zookeepers about Rodrigues Fruit Bats during these special weekend sessions. Learn how zookeepers care for animals. Keep their daily routines lively with toys, foraging games, and habitat enrichment. Prospect Park Zoo, 11:30 a.m., & 3:30 p.m., Free with admission.

 Come hear your favorite children's authors read their latest books. , 143 7th Ave, 11-1 p.m., Free.

 Transport yourself back in time - play games and make crafts just like kids did in 19th Century Brooklyn. Lefferts Historic House at Prospect Park, 2:30-3:30 p.m., all ages, Free.

 Share books, clothing and shoes that your child has outgrown and take home gently used items that you can use. Adults must be accompanied by children or sign in and show photo ID upon entry for the safety of young visitors. , 145 Brooklyn Ave., 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free with museum admission of $7.50 for adults and kids 12-months and over.


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