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    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: 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: Atlantic Antic, Ragamuffin Parade, Clothing Swap, Chile Pepper Festival and Much More!

    by Serena on 9/29/11 | 0 Comment(s)

    There is so much going on this weekend we almost don’t know where to begin! Since we have to start somewhere, let’s begin with the major events – Atlantic Antic Street Festival, Chile Pepper Fiesta and The Ragamuffin Parade are some of annual heavy hitters in Brooklyn and luckily the Parade and Antic are on [...]

    The Best Earth Day Events This Weekend

    by Karen on 4/22/11 | 0 Comment(s)

    Rug Bug and PLAY celebrate Mother Earth Celebrate Earth Day with a drum circle and instrument workshop- and a full day of play at PLAY in Greenpoint. The Drum Circle with Brian Carter is at 10:30 am and the instrument workshops are from 10 am – 12 pm. Details: Saturday April 23rd from 10 AM-12 [...]

    Kids Music Listings this Weekend: January 7,8,9

    by Charles on 1/06/11 | 0 Comment(s)

    Charles has compiled a great list for this weekend. People have also added other concerts and events on our Daily Calendar- so don’t forget to check that out too! We also have a great list of Demo Classes where you can try out music, movement and sign language classes for free! Friday January 7th 11:00 [...]

    Event Picks: Dec. 18th and 19th

    by Karen on 12/17/10 | 0 Comment(s)

    This weekend you can see some wonderful holiday sights: Santa and his elves peddling down Flatbush Avenue, the craft markets around Brooklyn (6 of them!), Christmas tree lights, the Nutcracker, the outrageous lights around the borough and my pick: the Nutcracker party and Angelina Ballerina at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum.  If you need a break [...]

    Event Picks: Dec. 9th, 10th and 11th

    by Karen on 12/10/10 | 0 Comment(s)

    One of my friends told me that my lists of “holiday to dos” was making her panic. I know what she means! There are so many wonderful events to attend and we can’t fit them all in. So, where do you start? How about 1 visit to Santa, 1 holiday performance, 1 theater performance, 1 [...]

    Kids Music Listings this Weekend: September 3, 4, 5

    by Charles on 9/01/10 | 2 Comment(s)

    It’s Labor Day weekend- which means you are either somewhere fabulous or stuck in NY like most of us! If you are stuck here like us, there are some music events to go to. First off, Miss Nina has decided to stick around this weekend too- (hooray)- she will be singing on Friday, Saturday and [...]

    Event Picks for May 8th weekend and on….

    by Karen on 5/06/10 | 0 Comment(s)

    Highlights that I would suggest for the weekend are: Events especially for Expectant Parents and New Parents: Cloth Diapering and Baby Wearing Workshops, Bump Brooklyn’s sale and free ice cream, Mother’s Day Party, Learn How to Raise a Good Sleeper with NYC Sleep Doctor, workshop on keeping your relationship up after baby Productions: Wide Awake [...]

    Event Picks for Weekend of April 10th and on…..

    by Karen on 4/08/10 | 1 Comment(s)

    So, this weekend the hot summer will knock off for a bit. Saturday is scheduled to be sunny and in the low 60′s and Sunday with some showers in the mid-60′s.  I’m just saying……that way you can plan your weekend a little better. To help in that too, I have included my favorite event picks [...]

    Event Picks March 12th and on…..

    by Karen on 3/12/10 | 1 Comment(s)

    ****First, remember to set you clock forward by one hour on Sunday, March 14th. For tips on dealing with sleeping and daylight savings, check our post about it here. Here are some highlights for this weekend: St. Patrick’s Day at the Irish Arts Center (Irish step dancing, animated films, dance and language classes) Last Week/end [...]

    Event Picks for Feb. 26th and on….

    by Karen on 2/25/10 | 0 Comment(s)

    Among all the great events going on this weekend and early next week, some stand out: Math Midway at New York Hall of Science New York Int’l Children’s Film Festival NYC Arts has a list of great winter discounts for cultural institutions throughout NYC and the other boroughs.  The discounts last only through February 28th. [...]

    Event Picks for Feb. 5th and on….

    by Karen on 2/04/10 | 0 Comment(s)

    This is a big weekend for events that include Chinese New Year Celebrations, Dance Parties at Brooklyn Bowl and Bell House, a winter sports festival and lots more. Dear Edwina is closing Feb. 15th and I wholly recommend going to this darling, homespun play for ages 3 years and older. Don’t lose out on some [...]

    Event Picks Jan. 22 and on

    by Karen on 1/21/10 | 2 Comment(s)

    Would you like to introduce your child your child to opera? The Chocolate Chip Chamber Music Group is doing just that with abbreviated arias from famous operas. If show tunes are more your speed, try a spin on the ice during “Show Tune Day” at Wollman rink in Prospect Park.  Let’s not forget the great [...]