Weekly Events: Barking Cat Open Studio, Puppetonia, Babies and Books and Much More!
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Barking Cat Hand Stamping
For the smaller Brooklynites that aren’t quite ready for school, we discovered some fun sing-alongs, story times and plays. Parents will love Babies and Books at the Central Library as a way to meet new local parents and to bond with your baby over music and reading. This week you can also check out the regular schedule at Mini Max Toys and Cuts with a story time on Tuesday, a music jam session on Wednesday and a French story time on Thursday. Also, don’t miss out on the Open Studio at the Barking Cat Studio where you can you can enter to win a free workshop, enjoy free arts and crafts and meet their staff. Enjoy the week and be sure to check out our calendar for even more fun and local events!
September 19th- 22nd from 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm
Open Studio at Barking Cat Studio
One of the studios we hear consistent praise for, Barking Cat, is having a grand re-opening week celebration. At this fun event, you can enter to win a free workshop, enjoy free arts and crafts and meet their staff. To sweeten the deal they are also offering treats and balloons to the kids! Details: Barking Cat Studio, 65 Bond Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217. For additional information, please click here.
Monday, September 19th from 10:00am – 10:45am
Babies and Books at the Central Library
A fun way to bond with your baby and meet new parents is through the Babies and Books program at the Brooklyn Public Library. This free event is targeted for babies 0 to 18 months and includes readings from children’s books, songs and rhymes. Pick up a ticket at the Children’s Reference Desk on the morning of the program. Details: Central Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn. For additional information, please click here.
Monday, September 19th, Tuesday, September 20th, Wednesday, September 21th and Thursday, September 22nd at 11:00am
HIP play
Still Hip has daily playgroups in their fun playspace. Participants are simply asked to help set up and clean up the space, but there will always be someone in the store to help. Drop-ins for $3 (or 10 for $25) will always be welcome as long as there is space. Details: 283 Grand Avenue, Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. For additional information, please click here.
Tuesday, September 20th from 10:00am – 11:00am
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. After the story, there will be an interactive dance from around the world. Details: 152 Atlantic Ave and Clinton Street, Brooklyn. For more information, click here.
Tuesday, September 20h 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 additional information, click here.
Tuesday, September 20th at 5:00pm
Kids Club Thirteen Pre-Performance Workshop
We all know Bryant Park for their incredible summer film series but they also have a kid-friendly fall festival that is featuring shows like this pre-performance workshop with the Kids Club Thirteen. Details: Bryant Park is situated behind the New York Public Library in midtown Manhattan, between 40th and 42nd Streets & Fifth and Sixth Avenues. For additional information, please click here
Wednesday, September 21st at 10:00am
Music Jam Session
Rock out with Brittany and Jessica with their ukulele and fun songs! Details: Mini Max Toys and Cuts, 152 Atlantic Ave and Clinton Street, Brooklyn. For more information, click here.
Wednesday, September 21st at 10:00am and 11:00am
Drop-In Class with Jeremy Zmuda
Jeremy Zmuda is offering a drop-in session for his new developmental music classes. Through this program, you and your family can drop-in and check out their introductory Rock-ucation music (Music plus education classes) and movement. Designed for kids from six months to five years, the classes have also been developed by early childhood specialists as they teach kids about language, social skills, and emotional concepts while singing, dancing and having fun! The drop-in session is $25/child and siblings are half price. Register: For more information, or to register, go to www.rock-ucationclasses.com or email at info@rock-ucationclasses.com. Details: Habana Outpost, 757 Fulton Street, Fort Greene
Thursday, September 22nd at 10:00am
French Storytime
This fun storytime will allow your kids enjoy French stories and songs. Details: Mini Max Toys and Cuts, 152 Atlantic Ave and Clinton Street, Brooklyn. For more information, click here.
Thursday, September 22nd Puppetonia at 10am & 11am and Baby Puppetonia at 12pm and 12:30pm
Puppetonia & Baby Puppetonia
An interactive and fun show, Puppetonia & Baby Puppetonia, is packed with music, bubbles, and, puppets. This show will also keep kids engaged, laughing, and learning with a new show every week.
Puppetonia (Ages 2 to 4)
$16 at the door
$12 if booked ahead of time
Parent or Guardian gets in for free
60 minutes
Baby Puppetonia (Ages 0 to 2)
A more intimate Puppetonia is aimed for the youngest puppet audiences.
Limited space.
$10
Parent or Guardian gets in for free
30 minutes
Details: The Brick, 575 Metropolitan Avenue (between Union Avenue and Lorimer Street) in Williamsburg.
Thursday, September 22nd from 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Yoga in Prospect Park
Stephanie Creaturo, Angela Clark, Christina Hatgis (Mala Yoga)
Lululemon Athletica, a purveyor of popular yoga wear is offering free yoga sessions this summer with Bend & Bloom Yoga. This week, Stephanie Creaturo, Angela Clark, Christina Hatgis from Mala Yoga will be teaching the class. Details: Long Meadow by the Grand Army Plaza entrance to the park. Click here for a map.
Thursday, September 22nd at 5:00pm
Kids Club Thirteen Pre-Performance Workshop
We all know Bryant Park for their incredible summer film series but they also have a kid-friendly fall festival that is featuring shows like this pre-performance workshop with the Kids Club Thirteen. Details: Bryant Park is situated behind the New York Public Library in midtown Manhattan, between 40th and 42nd Streets & Fifth and Sixth Avenues. For additional information, please click here
Thursday, September 22nd from 8:00pm – 10:30pm
Stargazing with the Amateur Astronomers Association
Join amateur astronomers as you and your family look at the beautiful Brooklyn sky through telescopes on the Pier 1 Promenade. Details: Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1, Old Fulton Street and Furman Street, Brooklyn. For additional information, please click here.
