Where to Go With the Kids: Oct. 24-30

Monday, October 24

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo sea lions showing off their dives, catching fish mid-air and other tricks. , 450 Flatbush Avenue, 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m., Free with admission.

This weekly event allows kids ages 0 to 5 hear stories and play with toys. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Children's Reference Desk on the morning of the program. , 10 Grand Army Plaza, 10-10:35 a.m. Free.

 Listen to stories and then do a craft project based on them. This event takes place on the fourth Monday of each month. Ages 3 to 6. , 10 Grand Army Plaza, 4 p.m., free.

Tuesday, October 25

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo sea lions showing off their dives, catching fish mid-air and other tricks. , 450 Flatbush Avenue, 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m., Free with admission.

Stories and songs. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Children's Reference Desk on the morning of the program. , 10 Grand Army Plaza, 10-10:25 a.m. 0-18 months. Free.

Storytime with Brooklyn Mimi Hands This weekly storytime features stories, songs and sign language. , 755 Dean St (at the corner of Underhill Ave), 10:30 a.m., $5/family.

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

 , 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.

Wednesday, October 26

 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.

 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.

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.

Stories and songs. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Children's Reference Desk on the morning of the program. , 10 Grand Army Plaza, 10-10:25 a.m. 0-18 months. Free.

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo sea lions showing off their dives, catching fish mid-air and other tricks. , 450 Flatbush Avenue, 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m., Free with admission.

Thursday, October 27

Jewish Sing-Along with Kveller Kveller.com pioneers this new weekly sing-along, led by the phenomenal Ora and Yoshie Fruchter, a Brooklyn-based guitar-playing and puppet-acting duo. Two Boots Brooklyn, 514 2nd Street between 7th and 8th Avenue, 10-10:45 a.m., Free.

French Storytime French stories and songs. 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.

Kids "Drum-Along"  Join Ivan for this “drum-along” event. , 365 5th Ave (between 5th and 6th St), 10-11 a.m., $5 per family.

 Lloyd of the Deedle Deedle Dees leads a 45 minute sing-along. , 755 Dean St (at the corner of Underhill Ave), 10:30 a.m., $5/family.

 Experiment with and explore art and culture through song, gallery activities, and art making. Parents and adults can work closely with their children and discover creative ways to interact. Find colors in the Museum’s masterpieces, and mix them in order to create your own artwork. Please note that preregistration is required. , 200 Eastern Parkway, 11 a.m., Ages 2-3, $75 (multiple sessions).

 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.

Free Thursdays @ Brooklyn Children's Museum Dance the night away just in time for bed! The museum is open free of charge from 4 p.m. til close.  Free.

Prospect Park Carousel Prospect Park's legendary Carousel is fun for both kids and adults. Hurry - the carousel closes for the season on October 30!  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.

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo sea lions showing off their dives, catching fish mid-air and other tricks. , 450 Flatbush Avenue, 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m., Free with admission.

 Draw manga and submit your work for display. Bring in and watch Anime (rated Teen or less with English subtitles). Suitable for ages 10-18. , 10 Grand Army Plaza, 4 p.m. Free.

Listen to bedtime stories and get a free Keats book. Pajamas and teddy bears are optional. Call 718-230-2117 for more information. , 10 Grand Army Plaza, 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., ages 3-8. Free.

Friday, October 28

 Brooklyn Children’s Museum is summoning all goblins big and small to celebrate the harvest season and Halloween. Children of all ages are encouraged to attend dressed in their best Halloween finery. Repeats Saturday. Museum will be open 10am–2pm and 3–7:30pm both days and the party starts at 3pm.  145 Brooklyn Ave., free with admission.

Transit Tots This weekly drop-in program entertains the little ones. New York Transit Museum, Corner of Boerum Pl & Schermerhorn St, 11 a.m., Ages 2-5, Free.

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.

 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.

Prospect Park Carousel Prospect Park's legendary Carousel is fun for both kids and adults. Hurry - the carousel closes for the season on October 30! 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.

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo sea lions showing off their dives, catching fish mid-air and other tricks. , 450 Flatbush Avenue, 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m., Free with admission.

This weekly event allows toddlers 18 to 36 months to enjoy stories, rhymes and songs. Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Reference Desk on the morning of the program. Central Library, Youth Wing. 10:30-11:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Free.

  Kids ages 5 and up come see a documentary film about the ghost of Agatha who is rumored to haunt the Central Library. The film will be followed by a dance party. Come in costume and have your picture taken in the Zombie photo booth. , Dweck Auditorium. 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Free.

Saturday, October 29

 The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Prospect Park Zoo is hosting its annual Boo at the Zoo—a family-friendly Halloween extravaganza—all day Saturday and Sunday. Festivities include costumes, arts and crafts, a spooky barn, and treats for the animals that will make this a frighteningly fun weekend. , 450 Flatbush Ave., Free with admission ($8 adults, $5 children 3-12).

 What secrets and surprises have been uncovered by the latest scientific research into the Brooklyn Museum's mummies' previous lives? What mysteries still remain? Just in time for Halloween, this tour, led by Museum Guide Roy Capps, will explore mysterious and practical objects associated with the Ancient Egyptian's belief in the afterlife, the secret lives of mummies, and the power of the Book of the Dead. 4 p.m. , 200 Eastern Parkway, Free with museum admission, $10 adults, kids under 12 free.

Haunted Carousel It’s time for a spooky, scary, spin on the Haunted Carousel. Who knows what little creatures will accompany you on your ride. Through Sunday. 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  

 Deep in the Park lies Lookout Hill, home of the annual Prospect Park Haunted Walk. Take your chances with the ghouls and goblins lurking within the trees ready to scare you silly! Young children should be accompanied by an adult. Free. Rain or shine. Volunteer opportunities available! Prospect Park, Nethermead/Lookout Hill. 12 p.m. Free.

Children's Halloween/Fall Fest Pumpkin decorating, hula hoop and rock-climbing lessons, face painting, ping pong, chess, a sing-along with Jon Samson, a puppet show and a costume contest. Triangle Park, at the corner of Flatbush Avenue, St Marks Avenue and 6th Avenue, by Flatbush Farm. 12pm to 4pm Free.

Ample Hills Customer Appreciation Halloween Party The 6-month-old Vanderbilt Avenue ice cream shop is showing its gratitude with a day of festivities including live music, craft projects, a chance to make ice cream on the ice-cream-churning bike, plenty of free treats to sample and 25% off all day. 623 Vanderbilt Avenue at St. Marks. 1-10 p.m. Free.

 Brooklyn Children’s Museum is summoning all goblins big and small to celebrate the harvest season and Halloween. Children of all ages are encouraged to attend dressed in their best Halloween finery. Museum will be open 10am–2pm and 3–7:30pm and the party starts at 3pm. , 145 Brooklyn Ave., free with admission.

Baby Dance Parents/caregivers and their babies come together to support each other and learn and practice dance with ones baby. It involves stretching, strengthening and the learning of rhythm and movement patterns.  , 348 Saint Marks Ave, 9am, $15.

Shadow Puppet Stories Transport your imagination by creating silhouette puppets and a nighttime city landscape to animate your own travel tale. New York Transit Museum, Corner of Boerum Pl & Schermerhorn St, 1:30 p.m., ages 4+, Free with museum admission (Adults $7, Children 2–17, $5).

 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.

Kids-RIF  A weekly event for kids of all ages to earn free books while reading. See your librarian for details. , 10 Grand Army Plaza, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Free.

Musical BOO-Fest  Brooklyn Conservatory of Music presents a fun-filled, spooky Musical Boo-Fest for kids. The whole family can enjoy an energetic variety show of ghoulish music performed by costumed characters with strange and haunting instruments! The show will be interactive with movement, face-painting and candy for those who dare attend. , 10 Grand Army Plaza, Dweck Auditorium. 1-2 p.m. Free.

Creepy Crawly Halloween Take a second look at the creatures that give you the creeps—you may find you like them! Spiders and worms are just a few of nature’s wonders that we would have tough time without. Fun crafts and experiments! Repeats Sunday. Prospect Park, Audubon Center. 1-4 p.m. Free.

Scary Stories From The Past Listen to master storyteller Tammy Hall keep the tradition of scary stories alive with tales that were told in the village of Flatbush 200 years ago. Make sure you’re sitting next to someone braver than you! Repeats Sunday. Lefferts Historic House, located inside the Prospect Park Children's Corner. 2 and 3 p.m. Free.

Skeleton Cut-Outs Make your own Halloween headbands using the traditional Scharen-Knippen paper-cutting art form. Lefferts Historic House. Free. Lefferts Historic House, located inside the Prospect Park Children's Corner. 1 to 4 p.m. Free.

Ghouls and Gourds Against the backdrop of the Garden’s gorgeous fall color, show off your costume and carouse with colossal puppets at Brooklyn’s wackiest costume party! Ghouls and Gourds features boisterous live music, hands-on workshops, activities, collaborative arts and crafts projects, and a program of celebrated children’s book authors and illustrators all with a special Victorian theme for 2011. For visitors of all ages. , 1000 Washington Avenue. 12-5 p.m. Free.

Sunday, October 30

 The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Prospect Park Zoo is hosting its annual Boo at the Zoo—a family-friendly Halloween extravaganza—all day Saturday and Sunday. Festivities include costumes, arts and crafts, a spooky barn, and treats for the animals that will make this a frighteningly fun weekend., 450 Flatbush Ave., Free with admission ($8 adults, $5 children 3-12).

Creepy Crawly Halloween Take a second look at the creatures that give you the creeps—you may find you like them! Spiders and worms are just a few of nature’s wonders that we would have tough time without. Fun crafts and experiments! Repeats Sunday. Prospect Park, Audubon Center. 1-4 p.m. Free.

Scary Stories From The Past Listen to master storyteller Tammy Hall keep the tradition of scary stories alive with tales that were told in the village of Flatbush 200 years ago. Make sure you’re sitting next to someone braver than you! Repeats Sunday. Lefferts Historic House, located inside the Prospect Park Children's Corner. 2 and 3 p.m. Free.

Haunted Carousel It’s time for a spooky, scary, spin on the Haunted Carousel. Who knows what little creatures will accompany you on your ride. Through Sunday. 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  

 The Museum’s collections will inspire you to imagine and create new worlds while exploring color and other elements of art in this ninety-minute class. , 200 Eastern Parkway, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Ages 4-7, $10.

Weekend Stories for Preschoolers Come hear stories and make crafts. , Youth Wing, 2-3 p.m., 0-5 years, Free. 

Shadow Puppet Stories Transport your imagination by creating silhouette puppets and a nighttime city landscape to animate your own travel tale. New York Transit Museum, Corner of Boerum Pl & Schermerhorn St, 1:30 p.m., ages 4+, Free with museum admission (Adults $7, Children 2–17, $5).