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Weekend Events: Fleece Fest, Brooklyn Folk Festival, Animal Tales
by Alicia on 5/18/12 | 0 Comment(s)
This weekend we’ve rounded up some great things to do to help you check “have fun” off of your list. This is the last weekend to check out 8cho at The New Victory Theater so be sure to plan accordingly. There’s a cool block party that’s sure to be loads of excitement for the kids [...]
Vote Weeksville Heritage Center To Help Preserve It
by Alicia on 5/11/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Each day from now until May 21st you can help save some of Brooklyn’s historical landmarks with one simple click. 40 nominees throughout NYC are vying for big grants with the Partners in Preservation program. The program will award $3 million in grants and we’ve got a few landmarks in Brooklyn that need your votes! Weeksville Heritage [...]
Weekend Events: Brooklyn Food Conference, Families First Spring Carnival, Teen Night, and Much More!
by Alicia on 5/10/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Happy Mother’s Day weekend everyone! Are you excited and all geared up for another great weekend? We are! This weekend we’ve rounded up loads of family fun for your enjoyment, but first I’d like to point your attention to Plop! and Seussical. It’s the last weekend for both shows so plan accordingly if you’d like [...]
Weekend Events: Go Green Greenpoint Earth Day Festival, Gowanus County Fair, and Loads More!
by Alicia on 5/03/12 | 0 Comment(s)
We hope you guys have all had a great week and you’re geared up for a weekend chock full of events! There are several shows at the New Victory Theater that are sure to be enjoyable for the entire family so check ‘em out when you get a chance. I’m hoping for sunshine this weekend [...]
Open Houses: See Inside Brooklyn’s Historical Landmarks
by Alicia on 5/03/12 | 0 Comment(s)
This weekend is going to be a pretty epic one on our side of town. Partners in Preservation, a community-based program that gives preservation grants to local historic places, is coming to New York City with the aid of American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. And they’ve got three million dollars to give [...]
Weekend Events: Touch-A-Truck, 5th Avenue Family Festival, Healthy Kids Day, and Much More!
by Alicia on 4/27/12 | 1 Comment(s)
The last weekend in April is here, and can I just say one thing: we are going out with a bang! I literally got super excited while putting together this weekend’s list of events because there are so many cool things going on around town! If you have yet to check out the super hip [...]
Weekend Events: Mayhem Poets, Prospect Heights Crafts Fair, Earth Day activities, and Much More!
by Alicia on 4/20/12 | 0 Comment(s)
This weekend, there are SO MANY good events! The Mayhem Poets at BAMcafe, the Prospect Heights Crafts Fair at P.S. 9, the UniverSoul Circus… And that’s only the beginning! Sunday is Earth Day and we’ve got a TON of activities to celebrate it all weekend! For all you animal lovers, the Bronx Zoo is hosting [...]
Weekend Events: Earth Day Expo, Local Food and Travel Expo, and Loads More!
by Alicia on 4/13/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Happy Friday Brooklynites! We hope everyone enjoyed Spring Break (if the kiddies were on break this week) and you’re ready to jump right into a weekend filled with glorious events! This is the last weekend to check out Ahhh HA! at The New Victory Theater so plan accordingly if you haven’t seen it yet. Habana [...]
Weekend Events: Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Live Music at Kidberry, and Much More!
by Alicia on 4/06/12 | 1 Comment(s)
Happy Weekend everyone! With Easter and Spring Break here, the events are here full force so take your pick! This is the last weekend to visit the flower show at Macy’s Herald Square. Enjoy live music at Kidberry on Friday, the Little League Parade at Prospect Park on Saturday, and Easter arts and crafts at [...]
Weekend Events: Spring Fling at the Brooklyn Bridge Park, Easter Egg Hunts, and Lots More!
by Alicia on 3/30/12 | 0 Comment(s)
I can hardly believe that it’s the last weekend in March. As the warm weather makes it’s way here to stay, the activities and events are in full force. This weekend, you can check out FREE demo classes at Frolic! (on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday), head on over to Dyker Park for an Easter egg [...]
Weekend Events: Egg-Travaganza, FREE Activities at Bija, Mario the Magician, and Lots More!
by Alicia on 3/23/12 | 0 Comment(s)
It’s beginning to look (and feel!) a lot like Spring time! This weekend, there are a slew of events that will have you busy, busy, busy…in a good way, of course. If you haven’t gotten a chance to see “Knuffle Bunny” or “Lucky Duck,” this is the last weekend to catch it. For all you [...]
Weekend Events: ArtsCetera Open House, St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations, and Lots More!
by Alicia on 3/16/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Anyone as excited about the weekend and St. Patty’s Day as I am? This weekend, you may want to check out the New York City First Mega weekend at the Jacobs Javits Convention Center -it’s all about robotics. On Saturday, in addition to the St. Patrick’s Day parade, head on over to ArtsCetera for a [...]
Weekend Events: Film Festival, Swap, Purim and Stunts!
by Alicia on 3/09/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Happy Friday, everyone! I hope you all had a great week and enjoyed the AMAZING weather we’ve been having these past couple of days. March madness and fun times continue this weekend with lots of events and activities. This is the final weekend to check out The Adventures of Tom Sawyer if you haven’t done [...]
Weekend Events: Purim Carnivals, Kid Rock and Loads More!
by Alicia on 3/01/12 | 0 Comment(s)
This weekend we have some splendid events and activities for you. You can celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday, check out the grand opening of STORK, a super cool bowling party, and watch the Kids Cafe Festival dance their way to college! Save some energy for Sunday, though, because you’ll want to check out all the Purim [...]
Weekend Events: Cirque Le Jazz, Brazil!, Hip Tot Music Fest and more…
by Alicia on 2/24/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Did everyone enjoy Mid-Winter Recess with the kids? As we gear up for back-to-school, here’s how you can end this mid-winter break with a bang…. are you ready? We’ve been raving about “Princess and the Pea” at the Galli Theater and “Brazil! Brazil!” for weeks. “Brazil! Brazil!” is honestly one of the most spectacular shows [...]
Weekend Events: Kids Week, Super Sabado, Knuffle Bunny, and Lots More!
by Alicia on 2/16/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Who’s ready to kick off the long weekend and the week off from school? This weekend there are some great things happening around town. “Brazil! Brazil!” is still going strong at the New Victory Theater and is obviously a hit as so many performances have been sold out. There’s also the Super Sabado Canaval, the [...]
Weekend Events: J&R Jr Grand Opening Extravaganza, Harlem Globetrotters, Valentine’s Day Celebrations, and Loads More!
by Alicia on 2/10/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Hello Brooklyn! Hope you guys had a great week. Okay, so is it me or is there something wrong with Mother Nature? One day, I was wearing a spring jacket, the next I was bundled up and covered in snow. Crazy, right?! And totally unstable. Well, at least one thing’s stable: we’ve got great events [...]
Weekend Events: BAM Kids Film Festival, “Ship-Shape” at the Intrepid Museum, Summer Camp Expo, and MORE!
by Alicia on 2/03/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Happy February Brooklyn! Have you all been enjoying the Spring-like weather that we’ve received this week? Pretty fabulous, isn’t it? Temperatures are supposed to be great this weekend as well so the numerous Lunar New Year celebrations in Queens will be well-attended! There’s a new exhibit in town and we think it’s going to be [...]
Weekend Events: Magic, Puppet Shows, Wuthering Heights and more Chinese New Year Celebrations!
by Alicia on 1/26/12 | 1 Comment(s)
Can you believe the last weekend in January is upon us? It has been quite a month with awesome events and this weekend, the fun continues. Sweetness! This weekend, “Magic! The Amazing Max and The Box of Interesting Things” is still going strong. Have you seen it yet? Read our review below and book your [...]
Weekend Events: Kids Food Fest, Special Kids Day, Lunar New Year Celebration, and More!
by Alicia on 1/19/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Brrr… it’s cold out there! It’s official, winter is here in full force and with these cold temperatures, it’s easy to want to stay indoors while sipping hot cocoa. As appealing as that may sound, we simply cannot have our fabulous Brooklynites stuck inside with cabin fever. And so, we’ve rounded up the best activities [...]
Weekend Events: Free Kids Yoga, Jam on DUMBO, MLK Celebrations, and Much More!
by Alicia on 1/12/12 | 1 Comment(s)
Happy Friday, folks! And Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend! Are you excited for the long weekend? We surely are. We hope you had a great week and are ready to unwind and dive into fun activities this long weekend. There are only a couple more weekends to enjoy the Math Midway exhibit at Liberty [...]
Weekend Events: Mulchfest, Three Kings, Cumbe Dance and Free Yoga
by Alicia on 1/05/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Happy New Year! We hope you enjoyed the first week of 2012 and you’re ready to put your resolutions into practice. As always, this year, we’re resolving to bring you the best listings for the entire family! Are you ready to celebrate January with fun activities? We thought so! This will be the last weekend [...]
Weekend Events: New Years Eve Celebrations and Family-Friendly Activities
by Alicia on 12/28/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Hello Brooklyn! We hope you all had a great holiday and were able to enjoy time with friends and family during the last week of the year. Are you ready to ring in 2012 in style? We sure hope so! There are tons of fun events and celebrations happening around here, all designed to help [...]
Weekend Events: Superheroes, Holiday Happenings, and So Much More!
by Alicia on 12/16/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Happy friday folks! Can you believe that we are halfway through the last month of 2011 already?! To that end, we’ve got awesome events and happenings listed all around this delightful borough and all throughout NYC. First, I want to bring your attention to The WinterFest at the Central Park Zoo and to The Reluctant [...]
Weekend Events: Winter Fair, Holiday Events, and Loads More!
by Alicia on 12/09/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Brrr, it’s cold out there! It’s been rainy and gloomy pretty much all week, which can put a damper on any mood, but luckily, this weekend Mother Nature will smile on us and give us a little bit of sunshine. We hope you’re as excited as we are because there are just so many awesome [...]
