Date: October, 2011
Giveaway: Tickets to Sesame Place For Halloween Events
by Karen on 10/17/11 | 44 Comment(s)
It would be hard to miss Halloween in Brooklyn with all the amazing events going on locally, but to get in the spooky spirit you should head out to Sesame Place for their pre-Halloween celebrations. The fall is the perfect time to go to Sesame Place: it is less crowded and has been transformed into [...]
Cut through the drama- theatre reviews for parents
by Serena on 10/17/11 | 0 Comment(s)
In my past life, (you know the one before the kids), I went to the theatre a lot. I still go about once a month, but it’s usually kids’ theatre. I suspect that most of you went to the theatre pre-children too- and miss delving into gritty subjects (but not too raw), laughing at adult [...]
Weekly Events: Puppetsburg, Fork & Pencil Book Fair, Storytime at Dean Street and Much More
by Serena on 10/17/11 | 0 Comment(s)
We are so excited about Halloween (have you seen our massive Halloween activity guide?!?!) and to lead up to the big day we are excited to enjoy some Halloween-related events this week like The Haunted Pumpkin Garden at The New York Botanical Garden and the Paint-A-Pumpkin event at Moomah. In addition to all things Halloween, [...]
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: October 14th, 15th, 16th
by Charles on 10/14/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Friday October 14th 4:00 pm: Funky Family Folk Fridays w/ Nikolai & NikosKids Nikolai & NikosKids present the Funky Family Folk Fridays jam session/concert series. They play NikosKids originals and true folk standards. For more info, go here. Saturday October 15th 10:00 am: Family Concert FUN-raiser for the Emre Fund A concert by Junior Jam, [...]
Weekend Events: Free Soccer Clinics, e-Waste Recycling, Comic Con Kids Day and Much More!
by Serena on 10/14/11 | 2 Comment(s)
As we mentioned earlier this week, Still Hip, a favorite resale clothing store is closing. Before they close their doors they are hosting a few events in October like their weekly playgroup called HIP play, a Costume Swap and finally with their last event: a Halloween Monster Mash (more details on that in our Halloween [...]
New Dad? Lace Up For Boot Camp
by Karen on 10/12/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Have you ever noticed that dads get short shifted in the parenting section at the bookstore? For every 200 books on “how your life will dramatically change forever” that are written for moms, dads have one or two. Dads have to learn how to navigate parenthood also and the lone few books aren’t cutting it. [...]
Where To Go Trick Or Treating in Brooklyn
by Serena on 10/11/11 | 3 Comment(s)
Ghouls, Goblins, Super Heroes and Princesses – on Halloween you will find a collection of these characters roaming about Brooklyn in search of tasty treats. We uncovered some of the trick or treating hot spots in Brooklyn’s local neighborhoods where you will find parades, block parties and community get togethers. Also, for the complete (and [...]
My Favorite Handmade Halloween Costumes (and you don’t have to make them yourself!)
by Karen on 10/11/11 | 3 Comment(s)
Just for fun I have been searching Etsy for innovative, creative and hilarious costumes- I didn’t have to search for too long. This Red Angry Birds Tutu gave me a huge laugh. From LittlePiggysMarket for $64. Love this Frankenstein mask and it would be easy to pair this with ripped clothes for the full effect. [...]
Favorite Resale Shop Still Hip Is Closing
by Karen on 10/11/11 | 1 Comment(s)
We were sad to hear the news yesterday that one of our favorite Brooklyn resale shops and meetup places, Still Hip, will be closing down at the end of November. I remember the first iteration of Still Hip: during one weekend we were invited to shop in the parlor of a brownstone: fun and funky [...]
Extreme Fitness for Stressed Out Parents
by Karen on 10/10/11 | 0 Comment(s)
I thought Zumba at Mark Morris was extreme thanks to my little-t0-none workout program for 5.5 years but the new Extreme Fitness Program that kicks into high gear this week, will kick my Zumba butt. Extreme Kids & Crew, a group for children with disabilities, their siblings, parents, and friends, has debuted their Extreme Fitness [...]
Two Innovative Ways To Raise Funds For Schools, Those In Need
by Serena on 10/10/11 | 0 Comment(s)
With so many people in need giving back is a great way to do your part and teach our children to help those less fortunate. We recently learned about two ways to support education and those in need of some of life’s basics. We are really excited to have learned about Portrait Press Fundraising, a [...]
Free Library Events for October- including Halloween Parties
by Serena on 10/10/11 | 0 Comment(s)
The Brooklyn Public Library is an incredible place to enjoy free activities and educational events, including workshops, games, concerts and special children’s activities. This October, the library is offering tons of free workshops and activities for both kids and adults like arts and craft to celebrate Halloween, Teen Time to enjoy music, games and music, [...]
Cheap Tickets to Shows Through the Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts
by Serena on 10/10/11 | 4 Comment(s)
We wanted to update this post to remind you to get your tickets for these events NOW! We announced this in early September, but consider this your “official” reminder! The Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts season usually sells out immediately and they just announced the 2011-2012 School Time series. The daytime series is promising [...]
Grand Opening of Kings Bay Y in Windsor Terrace
by Karen on 10/09/11 | 0 Comment(s)
If you are walk on Prospect Avenue and run across the newly opened “Kings Bay Y”, don’t be confused- you haven’t ended up in Sheepshead Bay. “Kings Bay YM-YWHA” has a new affiliate in Windsor Terrace and its full name is the “Kings Bay Y at Windsor Terrace“. It opened in late September and will [...]
Admissions Talk by Inside Schools’ Founder
by Karen on 10/09/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Did you know that in some city districts, kids are assigned to their school, and in others, kids must apply? All kids must apply to high school. Carefully consider your options because once you accept a placement- it’s difficult to transfer. The advice above is paraphrased from Insideschools, the guide and blog about New York [...]
Weekly Events: A Child Grows Meetup Group, International Babywearing Week, Free Art Class and More
by Serena on 10/09/11 | 0 Comment(s)
This week, we are so happy to support International Babywearing Week – an program that brings awareness about babywearing as well as its benefits and tips on how to do so properly. To kick-off this celebration, our friends at Caribou Baby are hosting a slew of interesting events – including a Babywearing Walk and classes [...]
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: October 8th, 9th
by Charles on 10/08/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Saturday October 8th 12:00 pm: Baby Loves Disco Superhero Tour Little ones are encouraged to don their capes for this afternoon dancefest, featuring contests, video screens, and a cast of superhero DJs and MCs. For more info, go here. 1:00 pm: Nou Renmen Ayiti! (We Love Haiti) Join “Our Folklore” as they celebrate the history [...]
Weekend Events: Paint-A-Pumpkin at Moomah, Harlem Harvest Festival, Boo at the Zoo and Much More!
by Serena on 10/07/11 | 0 Comment(s)
We are gearing up for Halloween and are releasing our massive Halloween event guide in just minutes! We discovered some Halloween preview events going on this week too. To kick-off the festivities you and your kids can paint pumpkins at Moomah and create some festive arts and crafts. You can also check out one of [...]
Celebrating International Babywearing Week at Caribou Baby
by Serena on 10/07/11 | 1 Comment(s)
I am a huge fan of baby wearing and I believe it really helped preserve my sanity while keeping my children comfortable during their first years of life. I not only loved the convenience of using a cloth carrier but I cherished the peace it gave them by being close to me. I can be [...]
Brooklyn Blog Talk
by Karen on 10/06/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Do Restaurant Ratings In Brooklyn Make the Grade? (The Brooklyn Ink) Need MTA Info? Call 511 (The Carroll Gardens Patch) Gowanus Sponge Park Set to (finally) arrive this spring (The Carroll Gardens Patch) McCarren now has free wifi! But how well does it work? (Brokelyn) Nighttime Sexual Assault Is Latest In Park Slope (NY Times [...]
New Meetups- Mandarin Playgroup, Ebay Workshop, Babysitting Co-ops and Best Resources
by Karen on 10/06/11 | 0 Comment(s)
I started a Meetup group for A Child Grows In Brooklyn after some readers told me that they wanted to have a way to meet one another “live”. They wanted not just to meet each other, but to have playdates, mom mentors, babysitting co-ops and parenting seminars. In August, I ran the first 2 meetups [...]
Review: The Little Prince at the New Victory Theater
by Karen on 10/06/11 | 0 Comment(s)
The New Victory opened their 2011-2012 season last weekend with an innovative adaption of the beloved story, “The Little Prince” by Amtoine de Saint-Exupery. This seventy year old story has been stretched into an hour long production at the New Vic using Bunraku Puppetry. Forget what you know about puppetry- the unique art form of [...]
Big News from The International School of Brooklyn
by Karen on 10/04/11 | 0 Comment(s)
It seems our middle school options in Brooklyn have expanded today as the International School of Brooklyn (ISB) announced it will open an independent middle school in September 2012. The program will follow the inquiry-based Middle Years Programme of the International Baccalaureate . It will continue to offer a bilingual program (Spanish/English or French/English) as [...]
Middle School Fairs This Week And Next
by Karen on 10/04/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Whether you have a kid ready for middle school next year or a preschooler and you’re just interested in finding out what your middle school district options are, head to one of the two fairs this week. Most districts host a fair for families of 5th grade students to learn more about their options for [...]
New Puppet Play Group Comes To Brooklyn
by Serena on 10/03/11 | 0 Comment(s)
There isn’t too much in common between Brooklyn and Sag Harbor- but this week that will change. Long Island favorite, Goat on a Boat puppet theatre has decided to export its playgroups and theatre productions to Brooklyn. After 10 successful years in Sag Harbor, where their main puppet Minky the Monkey “draws shrieks of joy” [...]
