Weekly Events: Free Yoga, Free Bootcamp, Free Concerts with Starfish and Suzi Shelton and Much More!
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Rock out with your kids to Starfish at Carroll Park this week.
Summertime is a great way to enjoy so many fun cultural events and activities in Brooklyn. This week we found everything from free yoga in Prospect Park, free dancing and free concerts with Starfish at the Carroll Park Kids Concert Series and Suzi Shelton at the Music In The Grove concert series in Fort Greene Park. We are also excited to announce our own event – a FREE Boot Camp in Prospect Park for moms who want to get back to their pre-pregnancy figure. This event still has 20 spots left and it promises to be an energizing workout that is designed for all fitness levels. Have a fantastic week and be sure to refer to our calendar for more activities and events!
Monday, July 25 and Tuesday, July 26th (see schedule for complete details)
Tug & Barge Week
Ship enthusiasts will love this exciting tugboat event. Sponsored by the Waterfront Museum and the Tug Pegasus Preservation Project, Tug and Barge week ends this week with group tours of The Waterfront Museum. Details: Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park Furman Street & Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11201. For additional information, please click here.
Schedule of Activities:
Monday, July 25: Group tours
Tuesday, July 26: Departure from Pier 6
Every Monday until August 22nd from 10:30am to 11:15am
Tiny Tunes for Tots Summer Music Literacy Program
Designed for kids 0 to age 5, this afternoon of music features guest musicians playing songs promoting literacy. The event will also include games, children’s musical instruments, dancing and reading of stories. Details: Brooklyn Heights Public Library, 2nd floor, 280 Cadman Plaza West. For more info, please call (718) 623-7100 x1211 or click here.
Monday, July 25th from 1:00pm – 8:00pm
Coney Island Circus Sideshow
Older kids will love checking out this “Sideshow by the Sea” featuring a traditional circus acts of “wonders and human curiosities.” Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids under 12. Details: 1208 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn. For additional information, please click here.
Monday, July 25th from 7:00pm – 8:00pm
MILF Boot Camp (Mothers Interested in Living Fit)
For one night only, Mind Over Matter is partnering with the A Child Grows in Brooklyn Meetup Group for a FREE Boot Camp in Prospect Park. This workout is for all moms who want to get back to their pre-pregnancy figure. The MILF Boot Camp (Mom Interested in Living Fit) is taught by Joshua who has been featured in Fitness magazine, American Baby, NY Family and on Channel 11. There are only 20 spots left, so sign up soon and reserve your spot ASAP. Don’t worry about your fitness level. He promises to adjust as needed. If you want to see what the workouts are like- check them out here. The Simply Bar will be handing out their protein bars (gluten free, kosher and vegan) to all the attendees, which you can down before or after your workout for some fast protein! Details: 3rd St. and Prospect Park West (near West Dr. in the park), by the panther statues. RSVP here.
Monday, July 25th at 8:45pm
Flicks on the Beach – Top Gun
The Coney Island Flicks on the Beach allows families to check out movies every week on the beach. This week includes a viewing of the 1980s flick, Top Gun starring Tom Cruise. Details: 1001 Boardwalk West, Brooklyn. For additional information, please click here.
Tuesday, July 26th from 10:00am – 10:30am
Mini Max Toys and Cuts Story Time
Mini Max Toys and Cuts hosts a weekly story time with Charu and her crew of readers as they read a selection of your child’s favorite books. Details: 152 Atlantic Ave and Clinton Street, Brooklyn. For more information, click here.
Tuesday, July 26th from 11:00am – 12:00pm
Sing-along with Lloyd at the Moxie Spot
The Moxie Spot hosts a weekly sing-along with Lloyd Miller of the Deedle Deedle Dees. Details: 81 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn. For more information, click here.
Tuesday, July 26th at 1:00pm
City Teens Are Dancing Around Town
An exciting one-hour concert of original dances created and performed by an ensemble of New York City teens from the Young Dancemakers Company. Following the performance audience members will be invited to participate on stage in a series of dance movements with the performers. The tickets are free but you have to RSVP by emailing: info@kumbletheater.org. Details: Flatbush Avenue bet DeKalb and Willoughby, Brooklyn, NY. For additional information, please click here.
Wednesday, July 27th at around 8:30pm (depending on sunset)
Red Hook Summer Films: Lords of Dogtown
Enjoy free movies every week in Red Hook. This week, the skateboarding movie Lords of Dogtown is showing. In case of rain, check the website for an alternate indoor location (rain call will be made by 6 pm). Details: Valentino Park and Pier, Coffey St & Ferris St, Brooklyn, NY. For additional information, please click here.
Wednesday, July 27th from 10:00am – 11:00am
Music In The Grove: Suzi Shelton
The Music in the Grove’ concert series at Fort Greene features kid-friendly musical performances every Wednesday until August. This week Suzi Shelton, a Brooklynite and mom of two, performs catchy tunes from her latest album, No Ordinary Day, as well as tunes from her popular first album, Simply Suzi. Parents will find ample stroller parking, but you’ll want to bring a blanket to sit on and some snacks. Details: Fort Greene Park, enter at DeKalb Ave at Washington Park, Fort Greene, Brooklyn. For additional information, please click here.
Wednesday, July 27th at 4pm
Carroll Park Kids Concert Series: Starfish
The Friends of Carroll Park are putting on a free music concert with a performance by the rocking band StarFish. The event will also include face painting by Gymstars, food from the MoxieSpot and crafts from 3:30pm to 5:30 pm, so be sure to come with some money for these treats. Details: Carroll Park is located at President Street and Smith Street in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. For additional information, please click here.
Thursday, July 28th at 1:30 pm through August 18th
Journey to the Past (Costumed Storytelling) at the New York Transit Museum
Your child can enjoy an exciting performance by a costumed storyteller in one of the New York Transit Museum’s historic train cars. Each week a different costumed character brings transit history to life with an interactive 30-minute performance. This program is designed for kids 3 and over. Details: The New York Transit Museum, corner of Boerum Place and Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn Heights. (718) 694-1600. For additional information, please click here.
Thursday, July 28th at – Kids Hour at 6:00pm; Music at 7:00pm and the Movie at 8:00pm
East River Park Thursday Nights with Summerstarz
Mary Poppins
Summerstarz continues this week at East River State Park with a screening of the popular movie Mary Poppins. Each program beings with Kids Hour at 6 pm, followed by live music at 7 pm and then the movie at sunset. This week Kids Hour will start at 6 pm with activities provided by the Brooklyn Jazz Rebellion and Ms. J. At 7 pm, The Rockdoves will perform. Details: East River Park at N 8th Street & Kent Avenue, Brooklyn. For additional information, please click here.
Every Thursday through August 11th at 7:00pm
Waterfront Workouts – Sunset Pilates
Lou Cornacchia, founder of Cobble Hill’s Body in Balance Studio, teaches this fun Intermediate Pilates Mat Class on Pier 6. Through the class students will learn proper techniques and develop core muscle strength, spinal alignment and shoulder stabilization. Classes are free and open to ages 16 and older and Pilates experience is suggested. Students should also bring a thick mat and a Dynaband to the class. Details: Pier 6 promenade (on the promenade on the north side of Pier 6, next to the sand volleyball courts). In event of rain, class will be held the following day (Friday) at the same time. For additional information, click here.
Thursday, July 28th from 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Yoga in Prospect Park
Robin Pickering (Park Slope Yoga, Prema Yoga)
Lululemon Athletica, a purveyor of popular yoga wear is offering free yoga sessions this summer with Bend & Bloom Yoga. This week instructor, Robin Pickering of Prema Yoga will teach the class. Details: Long Meadow by the Grand Army Plaza entrance to the park. Click here for a map.
Thursday, July 28th at 8:00 pm
Mark Morris Dance Group with The Brooklyn Philharmonic and The Brooklyn Interdenominational Choir
Celebrate Brooklyn is hosting a fun musical evening with the Mark Morris Dance Group and Maestro Alan Pierson and the with the Brooklyn Philharmonic. The evening will include works such as Resurrection and Lucky Charms with the Brooklyn Interdenominational Choir joining in on Gloria for a powerful finale. The event is free but a $3 donation is suggested. Details: Prospect Park Bandshell at Prospect Park West & 9th Street in Park Slope, Brooklyn. For additional information, please click here.
