Community Corner
Grab and Go! Where to Take the Kids This Week
This week's top choices for how to entertain the kids (and yourself!) in the neighborhood.
It's July and you've got a lot of free time with the kids, so we've got the remedy—a lot of FREE events—all a quick walk (or bus ride) away. Running the gamut from the ground below to the sky above, this week's picks are sure to help keep the summer boredom at bay (at least for a little while longer....).
Super Story Time with George O'Connor
What? Author, cartoonist, and local resident George O'Connor (writer of the celebrated Olympians series) will regale the over-3 set with tales from his books aimed at the tots, like Sally and the Some-Thing, Uncle Bigfoot, and Kapow!
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Where? , 686 Fulton St. at South Portland Avenue.
When? Sat., July 9 at 11 a.m.
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Ages? 3 and up.
How Much? Free.
Toddler Time
What? Another great way to beat the heat - or avoid the threat of rain - Clinton Hill Library presents its weekly series of stories for the newly mobile.
Where? , 380 Washington Ave. at Lafayette Avenue.
When? Fri., July 8 at 11:15 a.m.
Ages? 1-3 years.
How Much? Um ... Free!
... and for those spending Friday morning on the other side of the neighborhood ...
Pacific Street Story Time
What? A morning of stories and songs for the library's smallest patrons (and their caregivers), organized by the wonderful staff of the Pacific Street library.
Where? Pacific Branch Library, 25 Fourth Ave. at Pacific Street.
When? Fri., July 8 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Ages? 0-5 years.
How Much? Free (Sorry, are we not being clear?).
What? Everyone's favorite summer music series continues with local musicians (and teachers of the popular kids' music class) Rolie Polie Guacamole. With their usual blend of clever lyrics and many New York-themed songs, RPG never fail to get the little ones and grown ups alike up on their feet.
Where? The Grove in Fort Greene Park (near the monument).
When? Wed., July 13 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Ages? All Ages.
How Much? Free (Okay, there's a new suggested $2 donation, but still...).
Stargazing in Brooklyn Bridge Park with the Amateur Astronomers Association
What? In this weekly event, amateur astrophiles have a chance to meet real live astronomers for a night of guided stargazing and education about wonders of the sky.
Where? Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 1, Old Fulton Street and Furman Street, Brooklyn. Look for the Syfy telescopes on the Pier 1 Promenade. Limited telescopes available.
When? Thu., July 7 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Ages? 8 and up.
How Much? All together now ... "Free."
Habana Outpost's Kids Corner
What? If your kid has been harassing you for a pet but you just can't imagine squeezing one more living thing into your "two bedroom," head over to Kid's Corner at Habana Outpost this weekend and make everyone happy with Habana's “Pet Rocks” weekend. Learn about rocks and then make one into a friend to take home. They eat cheap and won't leave any friendly reminders on your carpet.
Where? , 757 Fulton St. at South Portland Avenue.
When? Sat., July 9, and Sun. July 10 from noon to 4 p.m.
Ages? All ages.
How Much? Free... as in, costs nothing.
