Where to Go With the Kids: May 23-29

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, May 23

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

 Listen to some terrific stories and then do a craft project based on them. , Youth Wing, 4-5 p.m., 0-5 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, May 24

 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.

 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. 

 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.

 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.

 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, 10-11 a.m., $5/family.

 Draw manga and submit your work for display. Bring in and watch Anime (rated Teen or less with English subtitles). , 4-5 p.m., 10-18 years, 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, 450 Flatbush Avenue, 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.

Wednesday, May 25

 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.

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.

 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, May 26

Growing Dollars and $ense For Teens A series of free workshops to help you get smart about your finances. , Youth Wing, 4:30-5:30 p.m., 12-18 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.

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

 Consider yourself at home and share this musical based on the Dickens' novel with your kids. The Gallery Players, 199 14th St, all ages, 8 p.m., adults $14, seniors/children $12. 

 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 for each monthlong program., 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, May 27

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

New York Times bestselling Young Adult fiction author Sarah Maclean shares her wisdom. Teens write and collaborate in this exciting and inclusive writing workshop. , 267 7th Ave at 6th St, Teens, Free.

 Read great picture books aloud, discover exciting fingerplays, and play with other children during this special time dedicated to toddlers. , Youth Wing, 10:30 and 11:15 a.m., 18-36 months, 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.

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, May 28

  Tiffany Threadgould is the author of "Remake It!: Recycling Projects from the Stuff You Usually Scrap." Come hear the story! , 686 Fulton St (at S Portland St), 11 a.m., Free.

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

Potato Planting Days Spread manure, till soil and plant potatoes (and in the fall, you can come back and reap what you sowed!). Once the planting is done, help churn fresh butter and spread it on freshly baked cornbread made on-site over an open fire. Leffert's House at Prospect Park (Willink Entrance, at the intersection of Flatbush and Ocean Avenues and Empire Boulevard), 1-4 p.m., all ages, Free.

Kids Make Music with Bonga Using percussion instruments such as handmade drums; tcha-tchas, and wooden blocks, Bonga leads a rhythm workshop for all to tune into and enjoy their own rhythm and voice. Gumbo, 493 Atlantic Avenue (bet. Nevins & Third), 4:15-5 p.m., all ages, $18/$2 siblings/adults free.

is New Zealand's only full-time touring Indigenous dance company. With dance, music, costumes, and choreography, they bring to life the culture, heritage and language of the Maori, the indigenous people of New Zealand.    1 p.m. and 2 p.m., Free with admission ($7.50).

More than 200 vendors from around the world will sell food, crafts, and fashion from African, Caribbean and African-American cultures at the DanceAfrica 2011 Bazaar. There will be face painting and crafts at the Children's Village. Ashland Pl (between Hanson Pl and Fulton St), 12-8 p.m., Free.

Holy Cow India’s benevolent bovines are very important – find out why! Join the fun and create a Hindu-inspired greeting card in celebration of Asian-American Heritage month. Stick around for  (2:30 p.m., 5 and under), and live animal encounter (4:15 p.m., all ages).   2:30 p.m., ages 6+, Free with admission ($7.50).

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.

 Join a naturalist for cool and fun science activities. AThe Audubon Center at the Boathouse (just inside the Lincoln Road/Ocean Ave. entrance to 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.

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, May 29

 This new weekly story time features children's book authors and illustrators of your favorite books! , 143 7th Ave, 11-12 p.m., Free.

Potato Planting Days Spread manure, till soil and plant potatoes (and in the fall, you can come back and reap what you sowed!). Once the planting is done, help churn fresh butter and spread it on freshly baked cornbread made on-site over an open fire. Leffert's House at Prospect Park (Willink Entrance, at the intersection of Flatbush and Ocean Avenues and Empire Boulevard), 1-4 p.m., all ages, Free.

Holy Cow India’s benevolent bovines are very important – find out why! Join the fun and create a Hindu-inspired greeting card in celebration of Asian-American Heritage month. Stick around for  (2:30 p.m., 5 and under), and live animal encounter (4:15 p.m., all ages).   2:30 p.m., ages 6+, Free with admission ($7.50).

More than 200 vendors from around the world will sell food, crafts, and fashion from African, Caribbean and African-American cultures at the DanceAfrica 2011 Bazaar. There will be face painting and crafts at the Children's Village. Ashland Pl (between Hanson Pl and Fulton St), 12-8 p.m., Free.

Miss Nina keeps babies and toddlers happy and laughing with fun stories and songs. She won a 2010 Parents’ Choice Award for her debut CD “Singing & Dancing Together.” Parents will enjoy the activities as much as the little ones. , 686 Fulton St, 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.

  Join a naturalist for cool and fun science activities.The Audubon Center at the Boathouse (just inside the Lincoln Road/Ocean Ave. entrance to Prospect Park), 1-2 p.m., all ages, Free.

 “From the Tipi to the Dutch colonial homes of the Schencks, to the interiors of NYC apartments, discover how people turn a house into a home” 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.