I have always wanted to go to the Mermaid Parade. Always, and I won’t make it this year again. I hope someone else goes and tells me what I am missing! Here is the info: An
annual – nearly hallucinatory – experience, this annual jaunt must be
seen to be believed. The parade, now in its 25th year, can be viewed on
Surf Avenue between West 10th Street and West 15th Street or else on
the Riegelmann Boardwalk between the same cross streets. Families who
wish to march can register online in advance or sign up at the parade
booth at 10am. Drizzle or shine. Time: 12n Cost: Free; Participant Adults $10; Children $5  http://www.coneyisland.com June 21st, Saturday. (thanks Gocitykids.com for the listing information!)

There is a Babywearing Workshop

with Megan Davidson
on Friday, June 20th at 1 pm for $10. For more about Megan and her workshops, check out my review here.
Here is a photo of Birch and me trying out one of Megan’s slings (me-
pregnant and Birch- 34 pounds and it still works!) To register please 

click here to e-mail Megan

AND, Megan Davidson is doing a Cloth Diapering Workshop on Friday, June 20th at 2:15pm for $10. For more about Megan and her workshops, check out my review here.

To register please 

click here to e-mail Megan (Here is a photo of Megan with her little one in a pouch).

The Red Hook Yoga Workshop is hosting a Summer Solstice Party for young kids and their parents. Parents get to Yoga while kids have storytelling outside, snacks and then everyone sings mantras. Sounds OMwonderful! Check their website for details. Register by calling 718 596 1634. The event takes place on Saturday, June 21st from 2-4 pm.
The Red Hook Yoga Workshop   186 Richards St. (btwn Wolcott & Dikeman)   Brooklyn, NY 11231

The Carroll Park Concert Series is up and running for the summer and AudraRox is launching it on Saturday, June 21st.
It is a free concert (though suggested donations of $5 per family would
be great!). Come to Carroll Park, President Street at Smith Street in
Carroll Gardens (Take the F train to the Carroll St. Stop) at 4 pm for the concert.

The Newkirk Avenue Block Party is happening this Saturday June 21st from
11AM-6PM. There will be live music and DJ€™s all day while you play
traditional NYC Street Games like Handball, Skully, Hopscotch, Double
Dutch, Jacks, and more. Of course there will be food and also some cool
Environmental Info and Activities:Solar Power, Composting, Green
Roof/Garden Design, Cell Phone Recycling, etc., plus Recycling Games
and Art Projects just for kids! All of this will take place on Newkirk
Avenue between East 16th and East 17th Streets

On Saturday, June 21st from 1-4pm Pearl Street will be closed.  Construction? No,
it is closed off so kids can learn how to ride a bike. There will be
lots of fun activities and giveaways including: Free bike tune-ups,
Free helmets, A raffle to win a LikeABike at ModernTots showroom and
Alex’s Lemonade Stand-raising money for children’€™s Leukemia

Baby Maven is presenting a talk on How To Child Proof Your Relationship on Sunday evening June 22nd from 5:30-8:30 5th Ave @28TH ST. New York City $50pp or $75/ couple.  "By taking this workshop you will learn the six secrets of successful couples.This workshop will teach you the essential skills to keep the magic alive
in your marriage including: How to regulate conflict, Make intimacy a priority, Learn the 4 signs of Relationship Meltdown, Restore balance in your relationship, Reduce the likelihood of divorce." Click here for registration information

I love the title of this event: A Stink Fest!  Wafting
up Smith Street, emanating from the wine shop, Smith and Vine, Stinky
Brooklyn’s Second Annual Cheese Eating Contest includes a lineup of
Brooklyn bands, Gustafer Yellowgold (at 11am), and The Dirty Sock
Funtime Band (at 12n). And 30 cheese-eating competitors participate in
a series of two heats, starting at 3pm.  718.522.7425. 
  268 Smith Street
  Brooklyn, NY 11231.  718-243-2864 http://www.smithandvine.com Sunday June 22nd.Time: 11am-5pm  Cost: Free (thanks Gocitykids.com for the listing information!)

This Rock Camp sounds intriguing. Since Papa Tree is a musician, I am always keen on musical opportunities for children. This came in, and thought it warranted a mention. The Gowanus Music Club is having a 3 day intensive rock camp in Prospect Heights.  The camp is a way to introduce kids to the Gowanus Music Club- a music program for kids ages 8-16 years.  The camp runs from July 22-24th and will take place at Complete Music Studios (www.completemusic.com) in Prospect Heights. The session will culminate with a performance at the First Unitarian Church (www.fuub.org) in Brooklyn Heights, on the evening of July 24 at 7:00 pm.

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