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, this week you can enjoy the regular round-up of singalongs and a new puppet show for babies at the Brick called Puppetsburg. Have a fantastic week and check out our calendar page for even more events and local activities.
Monday, October 17th from 8:30am-6:30pm
P.S. 29’s Fork & Pencil Book Fair
This event is a fundraiser for P.S. 29 where every book that is purchased will go to benefit the classrooms and resources for the students. Details: Public School 29 425 Henry Street, Brooklyn NY 11201. For additional information, please click here.
Monday, October 17th, Tuesday, October 18th, Wednesday, October 19th and Thursday, October 20th from 9:00am – 5:00am
Paint-A-Pumpkin at Moomah
All month long the creative art space, Moomah is hosting pumpkin painting party for kids. There will also be crafts like creating your own Monster-Mash Placemat, Paint-Your-Own Haunted House, Make-Your-Own Monster Hands & Feet, and much more! This event is $15 per child. Details: Moomah, 161 Hudson Street, between Hubert and Laight Streets. For additional information, please click here.
Monday, October 17th at 10:00am
New Puppet Play Group
Puppetry is quite an incredible art that kids of all ages love! Liz Joyce, performer and musician, established puppet playgroups in Sag Harbor at Goat on a Boat that she is now bringing to Brooklyn at the Clockwork Puppet Theater. This 8-week course, taught by Liz, will include music, interactive games and a puppet show with Minkie, the monkey. The complete series is $150 for 8 sessions or the whole family can drop-in on a class for $25. Details: Clockwork Puppet Theater, 196 Columbia St # A, Brooklyn, NY 11231-1432. To register, please email Liz at goatonaboat@gmail.com or call her at (631) 276-1014
Monday, October 17th 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, October 17th, Tuesday, October 18th, Wednesday, October 19th and Thursday, October 20th at 11:00am
HIP play
We reported last week that our favorite resale shop Still Hip is closing Until the end of the month, you can still enjoy their playgroups. 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, October 17th from 10:30pm-11:30pm
Weekly Storytime
This storytime, designed for kids 5 and up, is with Michelle. Kids will love to bop and dance along to some of their favorite songs. Dean Street is also an excellent restaurant where you can enjoy lunch after the show. Details: Dean Street 755 Dean Street, Brooklyn. For additional information, please click here.
Tuesday, October 18th 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: The Moxie Spot, 81 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn. For additional information, click here.
Wednesday, October 19th 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.
Thursday, October 20th 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, October 20th Puppetsburg at 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:15pm and 1:00pm
Puppetsburg
An interactive and fun show, Puppetsburg, is a weekly puppet show for babies featuring cool puppetry and music. Children are $16 and adults are free with a child’s ticket Details: The Brick, 575 Metropolitan Avenue (between Union Avenue and Lorimer Street) in Williamsburg. For additional information, please click here.
Thursday, October 20th from 10:00 – 10:45 am
Free singalong with Yoshie and Ora Fruchter
There is a new free singalong to check out this week with Yoshie and Ora Fruchter, a brother-sister guitarist-puppeteer team. This fun session is geared towards kids ages 0-4 years old. Details: Two Boots Brooklyn, 514 2nd Street between 7th and 8th Avenue.
Thursday, October 20h from 5:30 pm–7:30 pm
City Chicken Institute (Intermediate Workshop)
Green Thumb is organizing this interesting event where you and your kids can learn how to raise city chickens with farmer Bee Ayer from bk farmyards. Details: Schenectady Avenue Community Garden, 87-91 Schenectady Avenue, Brooklyn. For additional information, please click here.