Where to Go With the Kids: June 20-27

Monday, June 20

 Play with toys and hear fun stories. , Youth Wing, 10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., 0-5 years, Free. 

Uncle Thrifty is a Jack-of-all-trades, making his sideshow performance the main act at Southpaw. There will be science, magic, song, dance and more.  Southpaw, 125 5th Avenue, 8 p.m., all ages, $5.

 Join BPL every month for a lively discussion about another great book! The two books for June are "The Strange Case of Origami Yoda" by Tom Angleberger and "The Popularity Papers: the Long-Distance Dispatch" Between Lydia Goldblatt and Julie Graham-Chang by Amy Ignatow. , Youth Wing, 4-5 p.m., 9-12 years, Free. 

 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.

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, June 21

This family-friendly outdoor concert features new songs and old standards. The collection of songs is based on the writings of children and an open mic for amateur voices to shine. A full schedule and details on the performances can be found by visiting operaprojects.org. , Corner of DeKalb Ave. and Washington Park, 3:30-8 p.m., Free.

Make Music New York Kick off the first day of  summer with free outdoors concerts on Washington Avenue and all over Brooklyn. The list of Washington Avenue locations is here.  10 a.m. - 10 p.m., 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., 18 months and under, 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.

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

Wednesday, June 22

 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.

 Different children's acts will perform fun skits. , Corner of DeKalb Ave. and Washington Park, 10 a.m., 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.

 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., 18 months and under, 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, June 23

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).

 Listen to bedtime stories and get a free Keats book. Pajamas and teddy bears are optional. , Youth Wing - Teen Reading Room, 7:30-8 p.m., 3-8 years, Free. 

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.

 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.

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, June 24

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. 

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.

 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 for  at 2:30 p.m. (all ages).  , 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., ages 5 and under, Free with admission.

Saturday, June 25

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).

 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 for  at 2:30 p.m. (all ages).  , 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., ages 5 and under, Free with admission.

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

 Cartoonist Travis Nichols shares oversized versions of pages from The Monster Doodle Book, and kids can draw on them with dry-erase markers. , 686 Fulton St (at S Portland St), 11 a.m., ages 3-8, Free.

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

Felix Hernandez Rhythm Revue Renowned DJ Felix Hernandez brings his Rhythm Revue to Grand Army Plaza for a FREE dance party under the arch as part of "Jazz: Brooklyn's Beat."  , Eastern Pkwy & Flatbush Ave, 4-7 p.m., Free.

 This adaptation of  "A Midsummer's Nights Dream" is about a group of construction workers in Prospect Park. Kids can play in the fountain after ths show (so bring bathing suits!). Seating is on the ground. Prospect Park - Imagination Playground (Ocean Avenue between Parkside Avenue and Lincoln Road), 11 a.m., Free.

 Bring the whole family for workshops and hands-on activities that explore plant and animal life cycles, and enjoy the garden in the Spring.  Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 1000 Washington Ave, 11- 1 p.m., 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.

Sunday, June 26

 Show your kids the fun and rewards of reducing, reusing and recycling at this specially-themed GrowNYC Stop 'N' Swap.  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. , 2-4 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).

 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 for  at 2:30 p.m. (all ages), or make your own bridge at Bridge Bonanza (1:30 p.m., 4+).  , 11:30 a.m., ages 5 and under, Free with admission.

 This adaptation of  "A Midsummer's Nights Dream" is about a group of construction workers in Prospect Park. Kids can play in the fountain after ths show (so bring bathing suits!). Seating is on the ground. Prospect Park - Imagination Playground (Ocean Avenue between Parkside Avenue and Lincoln Road), 2 p.m., Free.

 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. bet. Carroll and Garfield, 11-1 p.m., Free.

Let the Fort Greene Park Visitor Center give you a blast from the past with colonial games,  an old fashioned cookout, and a  candle-making session. , Corner of DeKalb Ave. and Washington Park, 11 a.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.