Where to Go With the Kids: Oct. 17-23

Monday, October 17

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.

 Create crafts and hang out with your friends. , Youth Wing, 4-5 p.m., 8-12 years, Free.

Tuesday, October 18

 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.

Teen Gaming Teens are welcome to bring in personal video games or video game consoles to the Teen Reading Room and use the library's television. , 4-5:30 p.m., 13-18 years, Free. 

Storytime with Brooklyn Mimi Hands This weekly storytime features stories, songs and sign language. Dean Street offers mini-muffins and juice boxes for the kids and Stumptown Coffee and fresh baked goods for the big people. , 755 Dean St (at the corner of Underhill Ave), 10:30 a.m., $5/family.

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.

 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.

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, October 19

Mil's Trills is a series of interactive live shows that engages families with young children (ages 0-4) in original music & stories with the help of the ukulele & musical guests. Led by composer & musician, Amelia Robinson who charms audiences with quirky, whimsical songs and an enchanting voice. Rock Shop, 249 4th Ave (b/w Carroll & President Streets), 3:30-4:30 p.m., Ages 0-4, $15 suggested admission.

 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.

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, October 20

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.

 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.

 Lloyd of the Deedle Deedle Dees leads a 45 minute sing-along. Dean Street offers mini-muffins and juice boxes for the kids and Stumptown Coffee and fresh baked goods for the big people. , 755 Dean St (at the corner of Underhill Ave), 10:30 a.m., $5/family.

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.

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.

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, October 21

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 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, October 22

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. This dance class may help babies brains develop as they build neuromuscular brain patterns. , 348 Saint Marks Ave, 9am, $15.

 Dig into a different fall phenomenon each week, from leaves changing and seeds traveling to animals getting ready for winter. Learn together through hands-on investigations, story reading, and garden exploration. , 1000 Washington Ave, 11-1 p.m., Ages 3-10, Free.

The Great Pumpkin Workshop Come discover the importance of pumpkins throughout history by examining gourds from the museum’s collection. Watch, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” and enjoy homemade pumpkin pudding with museum educators. , 11:30 a.m., Ages 2 1/2 - 5 years, Free with admission.

Secrets of Circles Circles are symbols in nature, machines, and art. Explore the origin of the ago-old Japanese Zen tradition of Enso, or circle paintings, and their meanings.  Students will also explore artifacts from the Museum’s collection, and make their own group mural , 2:30 p.m., ages 3+, Free with admission ($7.50/ea).

 Do you believe in magic? Watch children’s magician Evan Paquette dazzle you with his slight of hand tricks. Evan is an advocate for using magic to promote learning and incorporates many teaching moments into the performance. , Dweck Center, 1-2 p.m., all ages, Free.

 Chat with zookeepers about Rodrigues Fruit Bats during these special weekend sessions. Learn how zookeepers care for animals. Keep their daily routines lively with toys, foraging games, and habitat enrichment. Prospect Park Zoo, 11:30 a.m., & 3:30 p.m., Free with admission.

How Did We Make That? Tunnels Tunnels are among the subway system’s greatest engineering feats. Learn about cut-and-cover, deep mine, and underwater tunnels; look at some of a tunnel worker’s tools; and use creative movement to construct your own pretend tunnels. New York Transit Museum, Corner of Boerum Pl & Schermerhorn St, 1:30 p.m., ages 5+, Free with museum 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).

 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, October 23

The Great Pumpkin Workshop Come discover the importance of pumpkins throughout history by examining gourds from the museum’s collection. Watch, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” and enjoy homemade pumpkin pudding with museum educators. , 11:30 a.m., Ages 2 1/2 - 5 years, Free with admission.

Mil's Trills is a series of interactive live shows that engages families with young children (ages 0-4) in original music & stories with the help of the ukulele & musical guests. Led by composer & musician, Amelia Robinson who charms audiences with quirky, whimsical songs and an enchanting voice. Brooklyn Lyceum, 227 4th Ave (corner of President Street), 3-4 p.m., Ages 0-4, $15 suggested admission.

 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.

 Dig into a different fall phenomenon each week, from leaves changing and seeds traveling to animals getting ready for winter. Learn together through hands-on investigations, story reading, and garden exploration. , 1000 Washington Ave, 1-3 p.m., Ages 3-10, Free.

Junior Naturalist Club: What A Hoot! Join the owl party! Junior scientists will have fun learning about prey, predation and the not-so-appetizing aspect of food chains by dissecting owl pellets. , 1:30 p.m., ages 5+, Free with admission.

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

 Chat with zookeepers about Rodrigues Fruit Bats during these special weekend sessions. Learn how zookeepers care for animals. Keep their daily routines lively with toys, foraging games, and habitat enrichment. Prospect Park Zoo, 11:30 a.m., & 3:30 p.m., Free with admission.

How Did We Make That? Tunnels Tunnels are among the subway system’s greatest engineering feats. Learn about cut-and-cover, deep mine, and underwater tunnels; look at some of a tunnel worker’s tools; and use creative movement to construct your own pretend tunnels. New York Transit Museum, Corner of Boerum Pl & Schermerhorn St, 1:30 p.m., ages 5+, Free with museum 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).

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., 2:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.