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.

Winter Break and things to do with your kids.

Now that the kids got off for "Winter Break", here are a few thing to do with them.

• Kids Week at the Intrepid (Midtown West) Saturday, February 15-Sunday, February 23 2014. http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/

Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum is hosting special activities and entertainment for families, everyday the kids are off from school.

Activities are free with admission, In advance $22 for adults, $17 for children 7-17 and $10 for ages 3-6, at the door$2 more per person. They are having, buy a general admission, get one free deal going on.

                           

• BAMkids Film Festival (Fort Greene) Saturday, February 22 and Sunday February 23. http://www.bam.org/kids/2014/bam-kids-film-festival

Catch more than 70 titles from around the world at BAM Rose Cinemas, In addition to short programs for all age ranges, and a hand-full of full-length films, two NYC based acts will be performing live in BAM Cafe Upstairs.

Tickets are on sale now and tend to sell out, so buying in advance is a must. $13 adults, $9 for children under 13, per screening or performance.  

• Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Crown Heights) during "Discovery Week" Monday February 17 at 10:30 am to 12:30 PM. Repeating everyday through Friday, February 21, 2014. 

Pot your own plant to take home, FREE. 

http://www.bbg.org/visit/event/february_break_discovery_week

• LeFrak Center at Lakeside Prospect Park. http://www.lakesideprospectpark.com/

Twirl on the ice at the brand new rink in Prospect Park. http://www.lakesideprospectpark.com/

 LeFrak Center at Lakeside  is a year round attraction, hot spot, with roller skating and water play area. 

Lakeside offers skates and helmet rentals, skate sharpening and bag check or locker to store your gear.

Visit on a Weekday or early in the morning to avoid crowds.
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• Prosect Park Alliance President Week Programming (It's Free).   Monday, February 17-Friday February 21, 2014.http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/presidents-week

1. Winter in the wild 1-3 P.M: Join naturalists and discover the winter survival strategies of animals that live in Prospect Park. Enjoy nature games and more.
2. Lip Balm Making 1-3 P.M
3. Winter Theme Button Making 1-3 P.M 
4. Blooming Naturalists Winter Adaptation Edition 1-2 P.M: Make your own nature journal at Audubon Center.
5. Animal Encounter: 2 P.M. Learn about the animals in the Audubon Center Collection. Discover what it takes to care for those amazing creatures.
6. Family Bird Watching: The great backyard bird count 3 P.M. Help naturalists track North American bird.

           

• Brooklyn Children Museum (Crown Height) Friday February 14-Friday, February 21, 2014.http://www.brooklynkids.org/index.php/visit/calendarofevents

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• Greenlight Baby Story time 2014. Sunday, February 16 and Sunday February 23 at 11 AM.

Greenlight Book Store, http://greenlightbookstore.com/ 686 Fulton St at South Portland Ave. Children's performers including songstresses Miss Nina, The Good Ms. Padgett and Vered entertain babies and toddlers, music and interactive play. 

On Sunday mornings, ages 6 weeks to 3 years old.