Where to Go With the Kids: April 11-17

Every week we will give you the lowdown on kids events in Prospect Heights as well a selection from North Park Slope and South Fort Greene.

Monday, April 11

Play with toys and hear fun stories. , Youth Wing, 10 a.m., 0-5 years, Free.  

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo seals showing off their dives, catching fish in mid-air, and performing magical tricks. Prospect Park Zoo, 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.

Open Play @ NY City Explorers Bring the family for some supervised indoor play to NY City Explorers' "large, clean, and airy indoor play area with safe wooden toys and games, and a fun backyard." , 186 Underhill Ave, 9-6 p.m., $10/family (all day pass).

Tuesday, April 12

The Tea Lounge sing-a-long has shifted to . Bring your youngsters for fun and song as you sing-a-long with Lloyd Miller. Rousing renditions of itsy-bitsy spider are great for the little ones. , 365 5th Ave, 10 - 10:30 a.m., Free.

Bring your favorite movies and DVDs and watch them in the library's television room. , Youth Wing - Teen Reading Room, 2:30-5:30 p.m., 13-18 years, Free.

Enjoy intriguing books for babies, learn exciting songs and rhymes, and meet other families in the neighborhood at this fun program. Youth Wing, 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., 0 – 18 months, Free.

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.

Mathletes @ City Explorers Young tots will practice recognizing colors, numbers, and shapes in this energetic class through the use of songs, stories, and games. , 186 Underhill Ave, 1-3 years, 9:45-10:30 a.m., $35 (includes use of play space for entire day).

Savvy Scientists @ City Explorers Explore science through fun songs, crafts, and games. Play all day! , 186 Underhill Ave, 10:45-11:30 a.m., 2-4 years, $35 (includes use of play space for entire day).

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo seals showing off their dives, catching fish in mid-air, and performing magical tricks. Prospect Park Zoo, 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.

Wednesday, April 13

Play games, listen to music, or just hang out with your friends. , Youth Wing, 4-5 p.m., 8-12 years, Free.

Enjoy intriguing books for babies, learn exciting songs and rhymes, and meet other families in the neighborhood at this fun program. Youth Wing, 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., 0 – 18 months, Free.

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.

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo seals showing off their dives, catching fish in mid-air, and performing magical tricks. Prospect Park Zoo, 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.

Thursday, April 14

Beginners can learn how to knit, or more experienced knitters can pick up some new skills. , Youth Wing, 4-5 p.m., ages 9-18, Free.

Bring your favorite movies and DVDs and watch them in the library's television room. , Youth Wing - Teen Reading Room, 2:30-5:30 p.m., 13-18 years, Free. 

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.

This unique monthly program features songs, gallery activities, and art making. Pre-registration is required., 11 a.m., 2-3 years, RSVP to youth.family@brooklynmuseum.org.

Hip 2 the Hop @ City Explorers Move your feet and dance to the beat! , 186 Underhill Ave, 9:45-10:30 a.m., 1-3 years, $35.

Kid Fitness @ City Explorers Based on the award winning PBS television series Kid Fitness, this family-friendly prgram fuses a fun fitness program with creative play and structured games simple enough to bring back home.  , 186 Underhill Ave, 11-11:45 a.m., 1-6 years, $35.

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo seals showing off their dives, catching fish in mid-air, and performing magical tricks. Prospect Park Zoo, 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.

Friday, April 15

Toddler Time Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs. Please note that space is limited - pick up a ticket at the Children's Reference Desk on the morning of the program. , Youth Wing 10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., ages 18-36 months, Free.

Beginner and advanced players are invted to play together. , Youth Wing - Teen Reading Room, 4-5 p.m., Teens, 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. , 2:30 p.m., ages 5 and under, Free with admission.

Dinner and a Movie Date Night Sign up for 4 hours of supervised fun and a child-friendly movie viewing for your little one while you enjoy a night out on the town. Pizza dinner and organic juice included, and you can even drop off your child with a sleeping bag. , 186 Underhill Ave, 6-10 p.m., $50/child, 25% off each additional child.

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo seals showing off their dives, catching fish in mid-air, and performing magical tricks. Prospect Park Zoo, 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.

Saturday, April 16

Celebrate Earth! Day Kick off spring break by learning about the earth that we call home. Learn about the importance of trees at the , discover diverse sea life at, explore how plants produce crazy colored dyes for clothing at , and create your own art at . A special concert will be held by - and all of this is free with the price of admission! Pre-registration is required for the - click the link for more details. , 9:30 - 5 p.m., ages vary with workshop, Free with museum admission.

Hosted by the Park Slope YMCA, this community mixer is filled with fun. Jump inside the inflatable bounce houses, make your own trail mix, climb the rock wall, paint your face, have basketball shoot out, participate in family zumba and more. American Heart Association will also give a talk on Diabetes Prevention. Park Slope Armory YMCA, 361 15th St, all ages, 10 - 4 p.m., Free.

Kids' music phenomenon Joanie Leads debuts her new CD in Brooklyn. Be one of the first to hear this special debut of songs. , 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., all ages, Free with admission.

Brooklyn Boulders hosts this event at their gym. According to their website, they will "spend the night before hiding hundreds of eggs all throughout the gym. Each egg will be filled with pennies, which will be redeemable for candy. Most eggs will have one penny, a lot of eggs will have a few more, and a select few eggs, hidden in the hardest places to find, will be filled completely." , 575 Degraw St, 9-11 a.m., all ages, $5/pre-register by April 15, $10/door.

Spread your wings and take off on a 3,000 mile adventure with Central Library's butterfly themed show featuring "The Tale of Flutterby and Piggle." This heart-warming story tells the tale of a relationship between a monarch butterfly and the plant that feeds him. , Dweck Center, 1-2 p.m., all ages, Free.

Make cool all-natural and recycled crafts with a new project each week. Prospect Park, 2-3 p.m., all ages, Free. 

Cereal Saturdays Sign up your little one for 4 hours of supervised fun while you enjoy the morning to yourself. "Includes cereal breakfast, mac and cheese lunch and family-friendly Saturday morning cartoons, followed by enough play in NY City Explorers' playspace to make nap time after pick-up a sure thing." , 186 Underhill Ave, 9-1 p.m., $50/child, 25% off each additional child.

Play with toys and hear fun stories. , Youth Wing, 10 a.m., 0-5 years, Free.

Join a naturalist for cool and fun science activities. Audubon Center at Prospect Park, 1-2pm, 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.

Lewis Carroll's English Adventure with an original song score adapted for Marionettes. Puppetworks, 388 6th Ave, 12:30 & 2:30 p.m., ages 3+, $7-8.

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo seals showing off their dives, catching fish in mid-air, and performing magical tricks. Prospect Park Zoo, 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.

Sunday, April 17

Celebrate Earth! Day The children museum's spring break advenutes continue. Learn about the different parts of trees at the , discover diverse animal life at and , explore the colors of natural dyes at , and create your own work of art at . A special concert about the environment will be held by - and all of this is free with the price of admission! Pre-registration is required for the - click the link for more details. , 9:30 - 5 p.m., ages vary with workshop, Free with museum admission.

Author David Rottenberg reads his bestselling children's book "Gwendolyn the Graceful Pig."  The Joffrey Ballet will perform at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., and free ballet classes will also be raffled off. , 267 7th Ave, 11 a.m., Free.

According to Brooklyn Children's Museum's website, "award-winning singer-songwriter Patricia Shih presents a fun-filled concert that asks the audience “What can each one of us do to help make the world a cleaner, safer place for all living things?” Adults and children will help Patricia honor our planet in song, sign language, and movement." , 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., all ages, Free with museum admission.

Miss Nina keesp babies and toddlers happy and laughing with fun stories and songs. Today she brings her pink guitar and other instruments to the bookstore for a book-themed singalong perfect for little booklovers. , 686 Fulton St, 11 a.m., Free.

Make cool all-natural and recycled crafts with a new project each week. Prospect Park, 2-3 p.m., all ages, Free.

Breakfast With the Bunny  This family-friendly event is filled with friends, games, crafts, and a continental breakfast at NY City Explorers. Peter Cottontail will be dropping in to meet you - make sure you bring your camera! Pre-register, as spaces will fill up fast. , 186 Underhill Ave, 9-1 p.m., $10/person includes breakfast. For tickets, click here.

Lewis Carroll's English Adventure with an original song score adapted for Marionettes. Puppetworks, 388 6th Ave, 12:30 & 2:30 p.m., ages 3+, $7-8.

Join a naturalist for cool and fun science activities. Audubon Center at Prospect Park, 1-2 p.m., all ages, Free.

Discover what artists create and decorate their artwork with at Brooklyn Museum’s weekly event. , 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., ages 4-7, $10.

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 performing magical tricks. Prospect Park Zoo, 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.