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Thursday, July 31, 2014

Here are some Free Kids Events going on in Brooklyn.




Check out all the free fun stuff Brooklyn had going on for the kids!!




1. Brooklyn Botanic Gardens: Free every Tuesday all summer for the whole summer. 


http://www.bbg.org/visit/calendar



2. Brooklyn Public Library's Kidmobile: Tuesday August 12, 2014 in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. 
The Mobile library is on the go throughout Brooklyn all summer long. 
3. Prospect Park Carousel: Thursday August 14, 2014 from 12 and 6 pm.
A no-cost spin on the Prospect Park Carousel, complimentary rides for children under 13 are offered every Thursday in August between noon and 6 pm. Free! 




4. Kayaking at Brooklyn Bridge Park: Thursday August 21, 2014
Learn to to how to Kayak at Brooklyn Bridge Park. All Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings throughout the summer. Free 


5.  Family performance Festival: Sunday August 1, 2014 at  Peter J Sharp Children's Glade in Central Park West of Great Hill Oval, between 103rd and West 106th Streets, New York.
Listen to engaging tales by acclaimed storyteller Diane Edgecomb. 
Repeating every week-Sunday through Sunday, August 31, 2014


http://www.centralparknyc.org/about/programs/family-performance-festival.html


6.Free Programs at Lefferts Historic House: Children's Corner of Prospect Park (near the zoo).
Free week-long programs run in Prospect Park during the school break. Great indoor fun.


http://www.prospectpark.org/


7. Brooklyn Children Museum: Free every Thursday from 3-5 pm.
Free complimentary admission to the Brooklyn Children's Museum. Free every Thursday from 3-5 pm for the summer. Make sure to click on the link for scheduling


.http://www.brooklynkids.org/index.php/visit/visitorinformation


8.Youth Moves Movement Workshop Series: First three Saturday in July and August at 12 noon. It's Free!
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/07/19/youth-moves-movement-workshops

Jane Bailey Memorial Garden                                   Garden Hope
327-329 Greene Ave                                             329 Hancock St
Brooklyn, New York                                         Brooklyn, New York



9. Free outdoor movies for children:




A. Coney Island Flicks on the Beach: Mondays June 30 - August 18, 2014. Flicks shown on a jumbo 40 foot screen by the ocean. http://coneyislandfunguide.com/Attraction/Coney-Island-Flicks-on-the-Beach.htm
  
B. Redhook Flicks by the pier in Brooklyn: Tuesdays July 8- August 26, 2014. 
http://redhookflicks.com/schedule-2/

C. McCarren Park WIlliamsburg, Brooklyn: Wednesdays July 9- August 13, 2014. 
Doors open at 6 pm with Vendors and live Music. Films at Sundown. http://www.summerscreen.org/

D. Brooklyn Heights: Thursday July 10 - August 26, 2014
Syfy Movies with a view.  Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn Bridge Park in Brooklyn Heights.
http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20140506/brooklyn-heights/brooklyn-bridge-park-announces-lineup-for-outdoor-summer-film-festival

E. Narrows Botanical Gardens Movie Night, Bay Ridge Brooklyn: Fridays June 27 - Sept 12, 2014.
Movie Night at the Garden starts at Sundown, around 8:30 pm.
http://www.narrowsbg.org/news


F. Movie under the sun at Habana Outpost in Fort Greene Brooklyn: Sundays May 4- October 26, 2014. Movie start at 8 PM.http://yoursocialfix.com/brooklyn/events/things-to-do/movies-under-the-stars-at-habana-outpost

Please click on links for scheduling.










Tuesday, July 1, 2014

2014 Summer Fun with the Kids!









1. San Gennaro: Sunday July 9 - July 20, 2014 in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. 

http://www.olmcfeast.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=63:2012-feast-dates-now-available


A. Opening Night July 9, 2014
      
B. Children's Giglio Thursday July 10, 2014
      
C. Questua Saturday July 12, 2014
      
D. Giglio Sunday Sunday July 13, 2014
     
E. Feast Day of our lady of Mount Carmel/Night Lift Wednesday July 16, 2014 
      
F. Old timer Giglio Sunday Sunday July 20, 2014 

The Multi-day Festivities include Live Music, Carnival Ride and Great Eat. Make sure to check scheduling before heading out. This is a Free Event. 


2. Free Outdoor Movies for kids this summer: 



A. Coney Island Flicks on the Beach: Mondays June 30 - August 18, 2014. Flicks shown on a jumbo 40 foot screen by the ocean. http://coneyislandfunguide.com/Attraction/Coney-Island-Flicks-on-the-Beach.htm
  
B. Redhook Flicks by the pier in Brooklyn: Tuesdays July 8- August 26, 2014. 
http://redhookflicks.com/schedule-2/

C. McCarren Park WIlliamsburg, Brooklyn: Wednesdays July 9- August 13, 2014. 
Doors open at 6 pm with Vendors and live Music. Films at Sundown. http://www.summerscreen.org/

D. Brooklyn Heights: Thursday July 10 - August 26, 2014
Syfy Movies with a view.  Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn Bridge Park in Brooklyn Heights.
http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20140506/brooklyn-heights/brooklyn-bridge-park-announces-lineup-for-outdoor-summer-film-festival

E. Narrows Botanical Gardens Movie Night, Bay Ridge Brooklyn: Fridays June 27 - Sept 12, 2014.
Movie Night at the Garden starts at Sundown, around 8:30 pm.
http://www.narrowsbg.org/news


F. Movie under the sun at Habana Outpost in Fort Greene Brooklyn: Sundays May 4- October 26, 2014. Movie start at 8 PM.http://yoursocialfix.com/brooklyn/events/things-to-do/movies-under-the-stars-at-habana-outpost

Please click on links for scheduling.


3. Prospect Park Audubon Center:  Now through July 25, 2014

http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/animal-encounter
Naturalist introduces kids to their animals. Free Every Thursday and Friday from 3-4 PM.  Make sure to click on the link for scheduling.


4. Brooklyn Children's Museum: July 8, 2014

http://www.brooklynkids.org/index.php/visit/visitorinformation

Free complimentary admission to the Brooklyn Children's Museum. Free every Thursday from 3-5 pm for the summer. Make sure to click on the link for scheduling.


5. Youth Moves Movement Workshop Series: First three Saturday in July and August at 12 noon. It's Free.


http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/07/19/youth-moves-movement-workshops
A series of  family-friendly movement workshops rooted in basic concepts, presented by two Brooklyn Dance companies- Urban Bush Women and Cora Dance. Takes place in two NYRP Gardens in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Make sure to click on the link for scheduling.

Jane Bailey Memorial Garden                 Garden of Hope              
327-329 Greene Ave                            329 Hancock St                      
Brooklyn, New York                       Brooklyn, New York 11216


6. Pier Kids: Sunday July 6, 2014. 11 am- 1 pm.

http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/07/06/pier-kids-wildlife-theater

The Central Park Zoo life theater brings amazing adaptations, The Dinosaur Adventure, packed with singing, Science and Fun! it's free.
Pier 6 at Brooklyn Bridge Park
Arts & Crafts activities starts at noon. Make sure to click on the links for scheduling.




7. SummerStage Kids: Summer Stage Kids offers unique, interactive events for the entire family throughout the Summer in Park locations Citywide.


http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/f2014-07-01/c18/bB/free/p1
A. SummerStage Kids, Hybrid Movement. Tuesday July 8, 2014, 10:30 am-11:30 am
At the Maria Hernandez Park in Brooklyn. Hybrid Movement company is at the forefront of Artistic Evolution in the performance.
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/07/08/summerstage-kids-hybrid-movement-company


B.SummerStage Kids, Kids Junk Orchestra. Friday July 11, 2014. 10:30 am- 11:30 am. Brower Park at Prospect Pl and Kingston Ave in Brooklyn.
Kids Junk Orchestra was created by professional musician Dennis J Dove, former principal performer for Broadway and off Broadway shows.
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/07/11/summerstage-kids-kids-junk-orchestra


C. SummerStage Kids, Puppetmobile Tuesday July 15, 2014. 10:30 am - 11:30 am, Maria Hernandez Park in Brooklyn.
The return of it's popular Puppetmobile production "Little Red's Hood".
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/07/15/summerstage-kids-puppetmobile



D. SummerStage Kids, Janice Marie Robinson's melodic Magic Friday July 18, 2014  Brower Park at Prospect Pl and Kingston Ave in Brooklyn.
 http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/07/18/summerstage-kids-janice-marie-robinsons-melodic



E. SummerStag Kids, Mind Flip Duo Tuesday July 22, 2014. at Maria Hernandeaz Park in Brooklyn.
Mix Kids Ace's extraordinary Magic with Paris the Hip Hop Juggler's amazing stunts.
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/07/22/summerstage-kids-presents-renaissance-league-juggling-music



F. SummerStage Kids, Wednesday July 30, 2014. 10:30 am- 11:30 am. at Flagpole in Sunset Brooklyn.
New York Chinese Cultural Center. The spectacular dance program features traditional folks dance performed by NYCCC students. http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/07/30/summerstage-kids-presents-ny-chinese-cultural-center


Make sure to click on the links for scheduling.