Jane's Carousel - Take a joy ride through history on a
beautiful, antique carousel Located in the Empire Fulton
Ferry section of Brooklyn Bridge Park,
Special programs at Brooklyn Bridge Park
include:
Bargemusic - walk across the gangplank of a
renovated coffee barge for a one-hour, family-friendly
concert. Visit Bargemusic for their free Neighborhood
Family Concerts. This one-hour performance includes a Q
& A session with the musicians. Doors open 15
minutes before the performance - no reserved seating is
available. Visit bargemusic.org for more! Saturdays at 4pm On Fu;tpn
Ferry Landing.
The Ed Center
is open for free, drop in
hours four afternoons a week! Get to know Brooklyn Bridge
Park with our 250 gallon aquarium filled with critters from
the East River, a 10’ scale model of Brooklyn Bridge Park,
crafts, a reading corner, and much more!
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Puppetworks,
Inc -
338 6th Avenue at 4th Street, Brooklyn- families can enjoy
classic puppet shows on weekends at 12:30 & 2:30 pm.
Tickets: $9/child, $10/adult. (suggested for ages 3 and up)
Groups of 20 or more: $9 for children and $10 for adults.
Registration is suggested. Call 718.965.3391 or email
puppetworks@verizon.net to reserve your tickets!
Jan
- Apr 9 Puss in Boots- - Charles Perrault's 1697
French Fantasy with an Original Song Score adapted for
Marionettes by Nicolas Coppola (suggested for ages 3 and
up) Public Performance:Saturdays & Sundays and on
President's Week Feb 20-24 (suggested for ages 3 and up).
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Ezra Jack Keats Bedtime Stories -
enjoy the Ezra Jack Keats Bedtime Stories and Take-A-Book
Series, librarians read aloud to children and lead singing,
rhyming, and playing activities related to the themes and
images of the book. At the end of each session, every child
is given a free copy of one of Mr. Keats' books to keep.
The program occurs every month at Central Library - 10 Grand Army Plaza,
Brooklyn, NY 11238, Call 718-230-2100 for details.
Ezra Jack Keats Programs at Central
Library - 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY - The
Ezra Jack Keats Story and Craft programs at the Central
Library will take place at 4:00pm on the following dates:
Ezra Jack Keats Stories and Crafts Series at
Arlington Library - 203 Arlington Ave. at Warwick
St. Brooklyn, NY 11207, 718-277-6105 will have a Ezra Jack
Keats Stories and Crafts Series starting next year. The
Arlington Branch was Ezra Jack Keats' local branch when he
was growing up in Brooklyn. Come celebrate his life and
work at any (or all!) of the four monthly story and craft
programs offered at the Arlington Library. Everyone who
participates will receive a free book written and
illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats. Please visit this site to
find out when the next series of Keats programs at the
Arlington Branch is scheduled.
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Kingsborough Community College - 2001
Oriental blvd., Brooklyn 11235 offer the following family
performances,
May 13 Morgan's Journey - follow
Morgan the Clown and his friend, a wise sock puppet on a
journey of discovery at 2pm. Tickets are $12.
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Wyckoff House Museum - 5816 Clarendon
Road, Brooklyn NY 11203, call 718-629-5400 - history comes
alive as you explore a new theme in the garden or historic
farmhouse each month. Educators assist you and your family
to explore what life was like in rural Brooklyn and
investigate clues to the past. Touch old artifacts, examine
the historic architecture, and get to know one of
Brooklyn’s first families, the Wyckoffs. Come back each
month to try out new hands-on or seasonal activities such
as seed planting, candle making, or butter churning.
Admission $5 Adults/ $3 Children under 10/ FREE for kids 2
and under
Apr 15 Farmhouse Family Day -
Holiday Special Easter Egg Hunt (East
Flatbush Village Easter Egg Hunt from 11 a.m. to 1
p.m)History comes alive as you explore a new theme in the
garden or historic farmhouse each month. Educators assist
you and your family to explore what life was like in rural
Brooklyn and investigate clues to the past. Touch old
artifacts, examine the historic architecture, and get to
know one of Brooklyn’s first families, the Wyckoffs. Come
back each month to try out new hands-on or seasonal
activities such as seed planting, candle making, or butter
churning. Farmhouse family days are free and open to
families with children of all ages. The activities are best
suited for kids ages 4 through 10. Drop in anytime between
11 a.m, and 3 p.m. to explore New York City’s oldest house
together. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No
registration required. Children must be accompanied by an
adult. No registration required. Family Days are generally
scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the third Saturday of
the month--Mar 18, Apr 15 (East Flatbush Village Easter Egg
Hunt from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m), May 20 and Jun 17.
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Brooklyn Children’s Museum
– 145 Brooklyn Ave. at St.
Marks Ave. next to Brower Park is the oldest museum for
children offering special exhibits and events on
weekends from 10 – 5 pm and
weekdays from 11-5pm. Closed on Monday and
Tuesday. Free admission on weekends before 11 am.
Admission is $7.50 per person. Admission is free for
Museum members and children under 1 year of age. Free
early bird admission is available before 11am on the
second weekend of each month for families. Enjoy free
admission to the Museum from 2 to 5 pm on Wednesday
afternoons for families. Call 718.735-4400 or visit
http://www.brooklynkids.org.
The Free Portrait Project: Crown Heights –
this new exhibit created by Rusty Zimmerman, creates a
portrait of a place through its people. Zimmerman's
oil-painted portraits of 200 Crown Heights residents acts
as a physical record of the neighborhood amid shifting
demographics. The project upends a tradition of portraiture
reserved for a wealthy few by giving these paintings to
people from all walks of life.
Totally Tots - This pint-sized paradise is
designed for our youngest visitors, featuring nine
different sensory play areas including water, sand, music,
and more. Exclusively for children ages zero to 5.
Neighborhood Nature -Examine the many
ecologies found in your own Brooklyn backyard. This exhibit
introduces children to life sciences, and features live
animals from the Museum’s living collection.
SPARK in Dumbo by Brooklyn Children’s
Museum is now open! Located at 1 John Street, Brooklyn, NY
11201. Designed for children ages six months to six years,
SPARK features an outpost of the popular Brooklyn Block Lab
exhibit, as well as daily art and design workshops, music
classes, birthday parties, and more.
Admission is $15 per child. BCM Passport Members enjoy free
admission. Admission is free on Thursdays from 1pm to 6pm
Ongoing Workshops:
Blooming Babies: Let’s Get Healthy! Being active
and healthy is very important! Explore what animals and
people do to live healthy, happy and fit. Make a healthy,
yummy snack to take home. 11:30, for 18 mos-2 1/2 yrs
Meet and Greet: Creatures of the Sea -
Discover how diverse life really is under the sea by
exploring animals up close and personal! At 1:30, for All
ages
Art Works - Visit the Totally Tots Art
Studio and see what activity is in store for your young
Picasso. 2:30, for 5 and under
Wacky Tuesday - Explore art, science and
culture in a wacky, fun and exciting way. At 11:30, for 5 and under.
1:30, for 4 and up.
Bug Out! - Creepy, crawly bugs?! Ewwww!
Meet Mother Nature’s little helpers up close and personal.
Give them a pet, and learn the many reasons why they’re so
important. At 2:30, for
5 and under.
Tales for Tots - Travel to far away places
in your imagination by listening to tales from around the
world. At 2:30, for 5 and under
Little Scientists - Investigate the world
of natural science with hand-on activities. At 2:30, for 5 and under.
Sensory Room Family Hours - Over, under,
swing and rock as you explore our newest space at BCM.
Unlock doors on our Sensory Snake or relax and read on our
fluff chair mountain. This is an inclusive space that
engages children of all abilities. This room provides a
welcoming environment for children with Autism Spectrum
Disorders (ASD). Space is limited; availability on first
come, first served basis. 02:00, for All ages.
Feb 12 Tu B’Shevat Earth Celebration - In
partnership with Repair The World, a non-profit
organization committed to volunteerism and social action,
BCM celebrates Tu B’Shevat, the Jewish birthday of the
trees! Enjoy a live performance with The Pop Ups, celebrate
our leafy friends, and learn more about this Jewish
cultural celebration from 10:00am to 5:00pm Join for an
interactive storytelling experience of the Family Seder
performed by Repair The World Fellows. Create and learn
about the “Commitment Tree” by adding key components, the
roots, trunk, and leaves that make up a tree!
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Brooklyn Museum – 200 Eastern Parkway has
family events on the weekends. Call 718.638-5000 or visit
http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/ Suggested Contribution:$10
Students with Valid ID:$6 Adults 62 and over:$6
Members:Free and Children under 12:Free. Target
First Saturdays - features music and art from the
Museum's collection every month.
F.A.M. (Family Art Magic)In this new
series, children ages 4 to 6 and their adult companions are
invited to adventure through the galleries, exploring art
from around the globe. The magic word is collaboration:
every Sunday, you’ll be working with your child to make new
discoveries, play fun gallery games, and create your own
masterpieces in the studio! From sketching stone creatures
in the Sculpture Garden to hunting for ancient materials in
the Egyptian galleries, together you and your child will
unlock the magic of your imagination. A special
Brooklyn-based guest artist will visit the program each
semester to share other ARTastic activities with the group.
This winter’s theme will be “Transformations,” exploring
unexpected materials, art for the body, and more! Winter
session starts Sundays, January 8–February 12 (6 sessions)
$150 non-Members; $113 Insider Members; Registration opens
Tuesday, November 15 at 10 a.m.
Meet the Museum - Little artists meet a big
Museum! Toddlers ages 2 and 3 and an adult companion
experiment with and explore art through storytelling, song,
playful activities, and art-making in the studio. Grown-ups
work closely with their little ones to discover creative
and fun ways to learn and grow together. In the afternoon
class, 4-year-olds are welcome to join their younger
siblings. They offer a 10% sibling discount for each child
(maximum of two children per adult). Winter session:starts
January 5–February 9 (6 classes) $150 non-Members; $113 for
Insider Members;
Creativity Lab -Welcome to the lab! Visitors of all ages
are invited to drop by the Brooklyn Museum’s studios and
explore their creative side. In this drop-in workshop, take
inspiration from the galleries and get messy, experiment
with materials, and learn artistic techniques with a new
project each month. Bring the whole family and stay for as
long as you’d like! The lab is open one Sunday a month,
October through May, 4:00–5:30 p.m., and is free with
Museum admission! Visit on Nov 6, Nov 27 and Jan 8.
Target First Saturday - every month on the
first Saturday enjoy special activities focusing on the
Museum's exhibits. December 5 discover the magic behind the
exhibition, Coney Island: Visions of An American Dreamland,
1861–2008. with curator discussions, hands on art
activities, film and music. Revisit The Wiz (Sidney Lumet,
1978, 134 min.) and discover your favorite New York City
landmarks, including Coney Island, with Dorothy (Diana
Ross) and her friends as they journey through Oz, a fantasy
land that resembles the city at 6pm. Hands-On Art - Work
with wire to design a model of your own Coney Island ride
from 6:30–8:00 p.m. Get tickets for events at the Admission
Desk.
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Brooklyn Historical Society - located at
128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201.
brooklynhistory.org/, (718) 222-4111. Celebrates African
American history with two major exhitsOpen
Wednesday-Sunday, 12pm to 5pm. Adults: $10. Seniors 62 and
over: $6, Teachers: $6 Students (with I.D.): Free, Children
under 12: Free
Brooklyn Abolitionists/In Pursuit of Freedom
- This major, long-term exhibit explores the
unsung heroes of Brooklyn's anti-slavery movement --
ordinary residents, black and white -- who shaped their
neighborhoods, city and nation with a revolutionary vision
of freedom and equality. The exhibit is part of the
groundbreaking In Pursuit of Freedom public history project
that features new research on Brooklyn's abolition movement
in partnership with Weeksville Heritage Center and Irondale
Ensemble Project. Thru Winter 2018.
The Emancipation Proclamation - View a
replica of Brooklyn Historical Society's rare copy of the
Emancipation Proclamation, signed by Abraham Lincoln in
1863, and examine its dramatic and polemic impact on
Americans at the height of the Civil War. The exhibit
suggests ways that the document's social and political
meaning has evolved in the 150 years since it was signed,
and invites visitors to reflect on its legacy in the
twenty-first century.Thru Winter 2018.
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden - located at 900
Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY http://www.bbg.org/ Admission
is $10 for adults, seniors and students $5 and free for
children under 12. From May to September and during select
school breaks, children can take part in fun activities,
plantings, and open-ended exploration workshops free with
garden admission. Workshops are on a drop-in basis and
appropriate for a broad range of ages.
Children's Garden - children can cultivate
their green thumb this spring. Children aged 2 to 17 can
plant their own crops and flowers and harvest them under
the guidance of garden instructors. Younger children,
called KinderGardeners, combine planting, tending, and
harvesting with craftmaking and creative play. For older
children, lessons in science and urban ecology accompany
the gardening, and teenagers who successfully complete the
program can go on to become Junior Instructors. Over a
thousand youngsters now garden in the Children's Garden
every year.
First Discovery Days - Explore exotic
habitats from around the world and have some hands-on
science fun during the midwinter school break. Families can
learn together at Discovery stations inside BBG’s
Steinhardt Conservatory as kids use their senses to
investigate plants and other natural materials firsthand
and find out how plants survive in environments from
deserts to rainforests. Explore the lush conservatories on
scavenger hunts, listen to stories, and pot up a plant to
bring home from 9:30–10:30 a.m from through May. Free
Admission.
First Sundays at Brooklyn Botanic Garden -
Brooklyn Botanic Garden will host a series of fun wintry
events for all ages the first Sunday of each month. When
cabin fever hits the family, a variety of activities at the
garden will give visitors a chance to get in touch with
nature during the quiet winter months. On Sunday, February
5, families can take a stroll to peep birds with a local
naturalist, listen to storyteller read books about birds,
weave a decorative nest, or check out a bird guide from the
garden’s library. All ages.
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Toy Museum
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