Where to Go With the Kids: August 29-September 4

Monday, August 29

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, 450 Flatbush Avenue, 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.

Tuesday, August 30

 Explore different parts of Brooklyn's natural world, getting to know the plants and wildlife that are our New York neighbors. Families participate together in hands-on learning stations, independent garden exploration, and a nature project to take home. Canceled in inclement weather. , 1000 Washington Ave, 1-3 p.m., All Ages, Free with admission.

Story Play Play with toys and hear stories. Pacific Library, 25 4th Avenue, 2-3 p.m., 0-5 years, Free.

 Every Tuesday morning, Habana Outpost becomes a playspace, and a teacher will run an arts and crafts project. All are welcome! , 757 Fulton St, 10 a.m., all ages, Free. 

Storytime 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 read it. Mini Max Toys & Cuts, 151 Atlantic Ave (at Clinton St), 10 a.m., all ages, 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.

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

Story Hour A weekly story hour for preschoolers with storyteller Tom Stamp. Tom will read from his favorite picture books, play some tunes on his guitar, and lead fingerplays to get everyone singing and playing along. , 315 4th Ave at 3rd St., 10-11 a.m., $5/family.

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, 450 Flatbush Avenue, 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.

Wednesday, August 31

 Sing-along with Rollie Pollie Guacamolie. This one (as opposed to Tuesday's), takes place in the garden when weather permits. Call first to make sure it's happening at 718-788-2830.  , 365 5th Ave (between 5th and 6th St), 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m., $5 per family.

Extraordinary Laboratory What interesting things can you find hiding right in front of you?? Put all five senses (but especially your eyes) to good use and come study what’s right in front of your nose.  2:30 p.m., ages 3+, Free with admission ($7.50).

Board Games Play board games, meet new kids, and have fun! Pacific Library, 25 4th Avenue (at Pacific Street), 3:30-4:30 p.m., all ages, Free.

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.

 Dance the night away to the stylings of popular Brooklyn kids' group Rolie Polie Guacamole. 5th Ave at 4th St, 6-7 p.m., all ages, 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, September 1

Prospect Park Carousel Prospect Park's legendary Carousel is fun for both kids and adults. Today, it's free! Prospect Park, Children’s Corner (just inside the Willink entrance to the Park, at Ocean and Flatbush Avenues and Empire Boulevard), 12-5 p.m., all ages, Free on Thursdays.

Kids Sing-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.

French Storytime Come say “Bon Jour” and enjoy French stories and songs. This event is 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.

Crafts Around the World Each week's craft is inspiried by a different country. Mini Max Toys & Cuts, 151 Atlantic Ave (at Clinton St), 11 a.m., all ages, Free.

Hop onto the "Independence" boat for a tour around Prospect Park's lake. Prospect Park, Audubon Center (located just inside the Lincoln Road/Ocean Ave. entrance to the Park), 12:30 - 5 p.m., $8/13+ years, $4/4–12 years; Free/ages 3 & under.

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, September 2

Chess for Teens Beginner and advanced players are invited to play together. Central Library, Youth Wing - Teen Reading Room, 4-5 p.m., Teens, Free.

Prospect Park Carousel Prospect Park's legendary Carousel is fun for both kids and adults. Prospect Park, Children’s Corner (just inside the Willink entrance to the Park, at Ocean and Flatbush Avenues and Empire Boulevard), 12-5 p.m., all ages, $2/ride ($9/book of 5 tickets). 

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

Hop onto the "Independence" boat for a tour around Prospect Park's lake. Prospect Park, Audubon Center (located just inside the Lincoln Road/Ocean Ave. entrance to the Park), 12:30 - 5 p.m., $8/13+ years, $4/4–12 years; Free/ages 3 & under.

Back to School Jam Youngsters are invited to a party in their honor before school starts - especially those going to school for the first time! Come celebrate at this hands-on party. , 11 a.m., all ages, Free with admission.

Cirque-tacular brings the Circus tent to you with daring acts at the extreme edges of human capability. This is sure to be fun for the entire family. , 1:30 p.m., 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.

Saturday, September 3

Prospect Park Carousel Prospect Park's legendary Carousel is fun for both kids and adults. Prospect Park, Children’s Corner (just inside the Willink entrance to the Park, at Ocean and Flatbush Avenues and Empire Boulevard), 12-5 p.m., all ages, $2/ride ($9/book of 5 tickets).

Celebrate Carnival  Experience the culture of the Carrebean with island stories and Calypso music. Even design your own Carnival headdress to take home. Stick around for  (noon, all ages). , 2:30 p.m., ages 3+, Free with admission ($7.50 ea).

 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.

Arts and Recreation Make cool 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 performing magical tricks. Prospect Park Zoo, 11:30 a.m. & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.

Sunday, September 4

Prospect Park Carousel Prospect Park's legendary Carousel is fun for both kids and adults. Prospect Park, Children’s Corner (just inside the Willink entrance to the Park, at Ocean and Flatbush Avenues and Empire Boulevard), 12-5 p.m., all ages, $2/ride ($9/book of 5 tickets).

Arts and Recreation Make cool 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.

Rope That's Fit To Be Tied Learn how to make rope from the African Spear Plant just like they do in Tanzania and Namibia. Mash, scrape, and wind the fibers into a piece of eco-friendly jewelry. , 2:30 p.m., ages 3+, Free with admission ($7.50 ea).

 Come hear your favorite childrens' 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.

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.