Monday, July 18
Want to talk to other area stay-at-home dads? This is a group for fathers and children - all are welcome! Postmark Cafe, 326 6th Street (between 4th and 5th Aves), 9-10 a.m., Free.
Storytime Each week, stories are told - come use your imagination and listen to the tales. The Moxie Spot, 81 Atlantic Ave (at Hicks St), noon, $2.50/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, 450 Flatbush Avenue, 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.
Tuesday, July 19
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.
Dance Around the World Come shake your body to international music! Each week different countries, music and dances. Mini Max Toys & Cuts, 151 Atlantic Ave (at Clinton St), 11 a.m., all ages, Free.
Explore art, science, and culture in a wacky way! 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., ages 5 and under, Free.
Bring your youngsters for songs 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, July 20
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).
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.
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.
World of Wonder Let your imagination run wild and your body be free with this interactive storytelling. Learn the alphabet in an exciting new way as we practice our sign language skills. 4:15 p.m., ages 3+, Free with admission ($7.50).
Crafts and activities from around the world. , Youth Wing, 2:30-3:30 p.m., 7-12 years, Free.
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.
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, July 21
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).
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.
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.
In this unique participatory screening of West Side Story, the lyrics to this musical will be displayed on Brooklyn’s enormous outdoor screen. Additionally, Officer Krupke (played by the choreographer Lawrence Goldhuber) will teach audiences some of the famous steps. Prospect Park Bandshell, Prospect Park W & 9th St, 8 p.m., all ages, $3 suggested donation.
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.
YOUTHursday Students learn the screen printing process to help them create their very own patches, stickers, Converse sneakers, boogie boards (and more!), printed with their own artwork! Try to send a Photoshop/Illustrator document or jpeg of your digital artwork beforehand. , 54 2nd Ave, 12-3 p.m., Teens, $65.
Explore paint, crayons, oil pastels, collage materials, air-dry clay and recycled sculpture in this process-oriented art class. Each class will feature a unique theme, which all three main activities will focus on. , 283 Grand Ave, ages 2-4, 9-9:45 a.m., $25/drop-in (pre-registration is required).
New York Transit Museum Performances All aboard for a journey to the past! Take a trip back in time with a performer on one of the Transit Museum’s vintage subway or elevated train cars. Each week a different character brings transit history to life with an interactive performance. New York Transit Museum, 130 Livingston Street, 10th Floor, 1:30 p.m., ages 5+, Free with museum admission ($6 adults/$4 kids and seniors).
Every week we will read a folktale or fairy tale from around the world, and then do a craft project inspired by the story. , Youth Wing, 2:30-3:30 p.m., 3-6 years, Free.
Travel to faraway places in your imagination as you listen to tales from different parts of the world. Make sure to stick around for (2 p.m., all ages), and feed the museum animals at Feeding Frenzy (3:30 p.m., all ages). 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.
Friday, July 22
Family Movie Night Every week a different family-friendly movie premieres at this family resturant. This week, the feature film is "Thumbelina." The Moxie Spot, 81 Atlantic Avenue (at Hicks St), 6:45 p.m., 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).
Beginner and advanced players are invited to play together. , Youth Wing - Teen Reading Room, 4-5 p.m., Teens, 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.
Every friday this summer, Brooklyn Children's Museum opens its doors free of admission. This week, celebrate with "Through the Looking Glass," a cutting edge, re-imagining of Lewis Carroll's classic "Alice" stories. This visually stunning experience puts a new spin on the idea of site-specific performance and public art. , 6:30 p.m., all ages, Free.
How To Fight An Oil Spill Roll up your sleeves and get ready to learn how this muck mucks up an ecosystem. Clean up your own mini oil spill with dispersants and polymers. , 4:30 p.m., ages 4+, Free with admission ($7.50/ea).
Visit the Totally Tots Art Studio at Brooklyn Children’s Museum and discover all the activites that are in store for your young Picasso. Stick around to touch live animals at Roving Animals (4:30 p.m., all ages) and for interactive stories at Tell Me a Tale (5:30 p.m., 3+). , 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.
Saturday, July 23
4th Annual Franklin Avenue Kids Day Games, crafts, rides, and playtime abounds. Franklin Ave (between Sterling Pl and Park Pl), 10-6 p.m., 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).
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.
Daring Defenders: International Armor The design of a warrior's shield can tell us much about the identity of the people who wield them. See authentic shields from the Museum’s collection of armor, and design your own to take home! Stick around to make crafts at Art Works (11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., 5 and under), and explore sea animals at (noon, all ages). , 4:30 p.m., ages 4+, Free with admission ($7.50/ea).
Nina Crew is a critically acclaimed children's author. Come hear her read from one! , 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 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). 2-3 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.
This program offers kids quality fishing instruction. Learn about the recreational sport of fishing, fishing safety, and fish-friendly techniques, all while casting your lines on a spectacular summer day in the Park. The Audubon Center at the Boathouse (just inside the Lincoln Road/Ocean Ave. entrance to Prospect Park), 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Free.
Ezra Jack Keats Story Hour Gather around Peter and Willy, the statue of two beloved Keats characters, for storytelling adventures. Imagination Playground at Prospect Park (enter at the Lincoln Road/Ocean Ave. entrance to Prospect Park), 2-3 p.m., all ages, Free.
Sunday, July 24
Summer Songs and Stories Gather under the big tree at Lefferts and be engaged and enchanted by stories from around the world from storyteller and musician Tammy Hall. Lefferts Historic House at Prospect Park, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., all ages, 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).
How To Fight An Oil Spill Roll up your sleeves and get ready to learn how this muck mucks up an ecosystem. Clean up your own mini oil spill with dispersants and polymers. Stick around to make crafts at Art Works (11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., 5 and under), explore sea animals at (noon, all ages), and touch live animals at Live Animal Encounter (4:15 p.m., all ages). , 4:30 p.m., ages 4+, Free with admission ($7.50/ea).
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.
Marilyn Singer, author of over 80 books, reads from her latest titlesTallulah’s Tutu and What is Your Dog Doing?. At noon, author and illustrator Brian Floca will read from Lightship and Racecar Alphabet. , 143 7th Ave, 11-1 p.m., Free.
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). 2-3 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., 2:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.
