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 at Habana Outpost. Save some energy for Sunday, though because BayFest and Fleece Fest will be taking place for your enjoyment. One of our favorite children’s musicals this year- Angelina Ballerina- is playing this weekend at Kingsborough Community College. The tickets are a steal for $12 each. Don’t forget to visit our calendar and music listings for more fun stuff! Have a great weekend!
ALL WEEKEND
Friday, May 18th — Sunday, May 20th: various times
8cho at The New Victory Theater
Set in a sizzling night-spot, dancers perform alone, in pairs and as an ensemble, experimenting with both speed and space. Suspended in midair, they leap, lunge, swirl and swivel, on the walls – even upside down – infusing the familiar aspects of the tango, milonga and waltz with feats of aerial skill. The work also features a live band of six instrumentalists (bandoneon, piano, guitar, violin, vibraphone/percussion, contrabass) and a vocalist.
Details: The New Victory Theater (209 West 42nd Street).
Friday, May 18th — May 28th: various times
Kings County Fair at Aviator Sports and Events Center
The 3rd Annual Kings County Fair will include a variety of rides and games for kids of all ages, tasty treats including corn dogs, cotton candy, funnel cakes and much more. The years’ Fair will also feature a new super spectacular ride from Italy and the only one in America – The Stinger, the World Famous High Flying Pages aerial trapeze show, Miss Vicenta and her Royal White Bengal Tigers and eqestrian Artistry performed by The Riding Donnerts with Miss Mercedes Ballerina on Horseback.
Details: 3159 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn. All ages welcomed. Cost: $5 General Admission with various prices for activities and rides. Kids under 36″ get free admission. Contact: 718.758.7500. Visit the website for more information.
Saturday, May 19th — Sunday, June 3rd: various times
The Red Balloon at Canal Park Playhouse
Enjoy screenings of Albert Lamorisse’s film The Red Balloon (Le Ballon Rouge) — the tale of a boy named Pascal and his adventures with the balloon that follows him though the streets of Paris. Cartoons from Popeye and Casper the Friendly Ghost will precede the screening. The screenings runs from Saturday, May 19 through Sunday, June 3, Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 4:00 PM. Brunch and dinner is available before or after the screenings at the Playhouse’s Waffle Iron Cafe.
Details: 508 Canal Street, NYC. All ages welcomed. Cost: $7/person. Contact: 866-811-4111 or info@canalparkplayhouse.com. Visit the website for more information.
Friday, May 18th – open ended
The Berenstain Bears LIVE!
We are so excited about the “beary” good show that will be held at the Marjorie S. Dean Little Theatre! In The Berenstain Bears LIVE! in Family Matters, our favorite Bear Country citizens come to life on the Off-Broadway stage. In addition to teaching life lessons during the show, there will be a mini dance party and face painting afterwards. It’s going to be “bear”mazing! We have all seen it a couple of times and it’s super cute for the kids.
Details: Marjorie S. Dean Little Theatre. 10 West 64th Street and Central Park West. Tickets start at $34.95. 866.811.4111.
Friday, May 18th – Sunday, June 10th: various times
Love From Mt. Pom Pom at The Children’s Museum of the Arts
Any art show that includes both the words “pom pom” and “love” in the show title will entice me anytime. That “Love from Mt. Pom Pom” is an art installation done by renowned Japanese artist Misaki Kawai is the clincher. This young artist has made has made a splash with her multi-media whimsical work all over the world including her wildly imaginative space stations and airplanes for Deitch Projects in 2004. In her first solo presentation in the U.S. since 2007, Kawai’s exhibition takes place during her 3-Month Museum Residency at The Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA).
Details: The Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA). 103 Charlton Street New York, NY 10014 (212) 274-0986
Admission and Hours: The museum is open to the public: Monday and Wednesday, 12PM to 5PM; Thursday and Friday 12 PM to 6PM; Saturday and Sunday, 10AM to 5PM. Closed Tuesday. Admission: Adults $10; Children $10; Seniors, Infants (0-12mos) Free. Thursdays 4-6 PM, pay-as-you-wish.
Friday, May 18th — June 30th: various times
Magic! The Amazing Max and The Box of Interesting Things
Magician Max Darwin makes objects appear out of thin air, as the laws of physics are defied, and miracles are performed inches from spectators’ faces. This isn’t a show that you ask, “How did he do that?” It’s not that Max doesn’t do great tricks, he does. It’s that the show is so focused on the hijinks of Hamlet the mind-reading pig and the silliness of coins appearing out of every bodily orifice, that the audience doesn’t have time to focus on the head-scratching things Max performs. The magic is just the sideshow to a very entertaining and engaging performance. Our full review is here.
Details: The Amazing Max and The Box of Interesting Things, in an open-ended Off-Broadway run. Manhattan Movement & Arts Center 248 W. 60th Street, NYC (between Amsterdam and West End Avenues)
Performances: Saturdays and Sundays at 4:30pm.
Tickets: The Amazing Max is performed at the MMAC Theater located in the Magic Carpet Rides (VIP seating) $49.50, regular general admission tickets $29.50. Tickets are available at www.telecharge.com or by phone at 212-239-6200 or 800-432-7250.
Saturday, May 19th — Sunday, July 8th: various times
“Ship-Shape: Nautical Scale Models” at the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum
Get excited! This new exhibition examines the detailed process of building model ships. It consists of dozens of artifacts, including model ships, vintage toy ships, a variety of antique model kit boxes, a mock-up of a modeler’s workbench that shows the building of a model ship being made in progress, and illustrations that shows how models are constructed. Among the highlights of the exhibit are models of the Battleship New Jersey, which served during WWII, the Korean War and Vietnam, and USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned vessel afloat in the world. The model USS New Jersey measures 112” W x 25” H x 15” D and the model USS Constitution measures 57” W x 43”H x 22” D. If you’ve got a child who is fascinated with ships, it doesn’t get more thorough than this, folks.p
Details: FREE with Museum admission. Pier 86 (46th Street and 12th Avenue) in NYC. Admissions: $24/adults, $12 children 3-6 years old/FREE children under 3. Visit the Museum’s website for more information.
Friday, May 18th — July 8th: various times
Keith Haring Exhibit at The Brooklyn Museum
Head to the Morris A. and Meyer Schapiro Wing, 5th Floor to visit this exhibit. The exhibition chronicles the period in Haring’s career from his arrival in New York City through the years when he started his studio practice and began making public and political art on the city streets. Pieces on view include a number of very early works never before seen in public; seven video pieces, including Painting Myself into a Corner (his first video piece) and Tribute to Gloria Vanderbilt; and collages created from cut-up fragments of his own writing, history textbooks, and newspapers. One mother, Gretchen, cautioned that, “It features a lot of his angry work including beastiality and I found it inappropriate for young kids. The tiny partition has two great videos of him painting a canvas on the floor, but the rest of the room is peppered with older content kind of stuff and there’s only one way in and out. Ended up with a nice reason to see the collection at BMA though.” Perhaps 10 years and up is best for this one.
Details: 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn. Telephone: 718.638.5000. Visit the website for more information.
FRIDAY MAY 18TH
Friday, May 18, 11 AM- 2 PM
McGorlick Party
This Friday you can see not just a concert, and not just a puppet show and not even just do a collective art project- you can do all three! TreesNY will start the concert with their Mrs. Crabapple puppet show, followed by a performance by Mike Messer, the lead singer of The Dirty Sock Funtime Band. After the show, everyone is invited to take part in a collective chalk drawing in the center of McGolrick Park, sponsored by The McGolrick Park Schools Alliance. Show your love for the park by filling McGolrick with (chalk) flowers!
Details: McGorlick Park (Monitor Street & Driggs Avenue) Greenpoint
Rain venue is the Lutheran Church of the Messiah, 129 Russell Street (b/w Driggs Avenue & Nassau Avenue).
Friday, May 18h from 11:30am — 12:00pm
Story Time with Jordan at powerHouse Arena
Join in the fun on Fridays as powerHouse Children’s Book Specialist Jordan Nielsen reads from some of our favorite kids books. It’s a perfect pre-nap activity, if you ask me. Please note: RSVP is highly recommended.
Details: 37 Main Street, Brooklyn. Recommended for ages 2-6. FREE for all. Contact:718.666.3049oremailkids@powerHouseArena.com. Visit the website for more information.
Friday, May 18th from 2:00pm — 3:00pm
Baby Boogie at the Prospect Park YMCA
Are you a new parent?! Then this class may just be perfect for you. Listen closely and you’ll hear the class calling your name. Not only will you have time to meet other parents here, but the class also includes games for babies, singing, and dancing. Jackpot!
Details: 357 Ninth Street. Ideal for parents with babies up to 13 months. $12/visit. Telephone: 718.768.7100.Visit the website for more information.
Friday, May 18th from 4:30pm — 5:30pm
Animal Haven’s Caring Kids Program
Where are our animal lovers? Or parents of animal-loving children? You’ll want to check out this FREE event that introduces children and young teens to basic animal care and teaches them about existing issues in animal welfare. Through exciting lesson plans and interactive activities with cats and dogs at the shelter, participants learn the importance of treating animals humanely. They will not only make an impact on the lives of the animals they encounter, but it can certainly be a significant experience for them as well.
Details: 251 Centre Street. Ages 5-12. FREE for all, but RSVP is required. Contact KendraM@ah-nyc.org or visit the website for more information.
Friday, May 18th at 6:15pm
Family Movie Night at The Moxie Spot
Still stumped on how to enjoy Family Friday Nights after a long week? Head on over to The Moxie Spot, a family-friendly restaurant and play space for a fun Friday night film screening. Kids will eat for free when you purchase an entrée from the dinner special after 5:30pm. Now that what we call “family friendly.”
Details: The short feature begins at 6:15pm. The longer feature begins at 6:45pm. 81-83 Atlantic Avenue (at Hicks Street). 718.923.9710.
Friday, May 18th from 6:30pm — 8pm
Pajama GLOGA Yoga at Karma Kids Yoga
What a great way to wind down after a long week at school! Kids should wear their pajamas to this special Friday night class. Kids take a fantastical yoga adventure, followed by a story and yummy smelling foot rubs. Milk and cookies will be served after the class, then sweet dreams to follow! Yum… not that’s what I call a pajama party! Please note: call to reserve a space for your child.
Details: 104 West 14th Street, NYC. Ages 4-7. Cost: $20/child. Contact: downdog@karmakidsyoga.com. Visit the website for more information.
Friday, May 18th at 7:00pm
4th Annual Brooklyn Folk Festival
Get ready, Brooklynites… Down Home Radio Show and The Jalopy Theatre Present The 4th Annual Brooklyn Folk Festival with over 30 musical acts, workshops, films, square dancing and fun contests!
Details: 345 Jay Street, Brooklyn. All ages welcomed. Cost: Kids under 14, FREE, adults $20/day, $45 for three-day pass. Contact: Lynette@jalopy.biz. Visit the website for more information.
SATURDAY MAY 19TH
Saturday, May 19th: various times
It’s My Park Day!
Visit your local park to participate! Partnerships for Parks’ volunteer event It’s My Park Day, invites New York City families to join in local volunteer projects and free cultural events in their neighborhood parks. From planting to painting to nature walks and boating, plus arts and crafts. Registration is not required – find a local park that is hosting an It’s My Park Day activity and show up on that day.
Details: Citywide, all five boroughs. All ages welcomed. FREE for all. Visit the website for more information.
Saturday, May 19th: all day
4th Annual Brooklyn Folk Festival
Get ready, Brooklynites… Down Home Radio Show and The Jalopy Theatre Present The 4th Annual Brooklyn Folk Festival with over 30 musical acts, workshops, films, square dancing and fun contests!
Details: 345 Jay Street, Brooklyn. All ages welcomed. Cost: Kids under 14, FREE, adults $20/day, $45 for three-day pass. Contact: Lynette@jalopy.biz. Visit the website for more information.
Saturday, May 19th at 10am
When I Grow Up Weekend at The Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Who were you when you were a baby? What do you want to be when you grow up? Join in this weekend to celebrate the growing that happens all around! Learn about animal life cycles in Totally Tots, or discover the tools you need to become a world explorer. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Details: 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn. All ages welcomed. FREE for all. Contact: 718.735.4400. Visit the website for more information.
Saturday, May 19th from 10am — 4pm
Brooklyn Bike Jumble at The Old Stone House
At this event, vendors will be selling used bikes as well as new and used bike accessories. This is THE perfect place to find a summer ride or to stock up on the parts that you need to complete your ride. Hope you score some great deals!
Details: Washington Park, 336 3rd Street , Brooklyn. All ages welcomed. FREE for all. Contact: nybikejumble@gmail.com. Visit the website for more information.
Saturday, May 19th from 10am — 4pm
Touch-A-Truck at West 64th Street
Missed the Touch-A-Truck in Brooklyn a few weeks ago? No problem! Had such a great time at the Touch-A-Truck event in Brooklyn a few weeks ago that you want another one? Again, no problem! It’s back… and taking place in Manhattan. The Touch-a-Truck Street Fair and Fundraiser is a festival where kids can come and touch, climb on, sit in and experience many of the trucks they see in their everyday life. In addition, the street fair offers families a day of fun, food and entertainment with activities such as arts & crafts, games, face painting and music, all while raising money for a good cause. All proceeds raised at the event go towards YMCA scholarships for families in need and funding for facility improvements benefiting the community at large.
Details: West 64th Street Between CPW and Broadway, NYC. All ages welcomed. FREE admissions with fees for all activities. Contact: Shannon Cussen 212.912.2600. Visit the website for more information.
Saturday, May 19th from 10am — 4pm
Electronic Waste Recycling Drive
Drop off cell phones, TVs, computers, monitors, printers, keyboards, mice, cables, drives, A/V equipment, and more, and the LESEC will ensure that it’s recycled in a responsible manner. For full information on what can and can’t be accepted, refer to the FAQ here.
Details: Corner of Smith Street and President Street, Brooklyn.
Saturday, May 19th from 10am — 4pm
Love Your Library Book Sale at Carroll Gardens Library
At this fundraiser, there will be thousands of books from $1-$3, including kids’ books, hardcover and paperback fiction, history, biography, film and theater, science, cookbooks, beautiful art and photography books, vintage titles and much more. Plus a line up of cool entertainment including readings, art activities, a bake sale and snazzy Brooklyn Public Library shirts for sale – all to raise money for the library and raise awareness of how important libraries are to the community.
Details: 369 Clinton Street, Brooklyn. All are welcomed.
Saturday, May 19th from 10:30am — 11:30am
Story Time with Carol and Friends
Carroll Garden folks, weekly story time has never been so good! The Friends of Carroll Garden Library present, “Story Time with Carol and Friends” so head on over to join in on the educational fun.
Details: All ages welcomed. FREE for all. 396 Clinton Street. For more information,contactfriendscglibrary@gmail.com or visit their website.
Saturday, May 19th from 11am — 3pm
It’s My Park Day at Carroll Park
Details: Carroll Park, Brooklyn. Visit the link for more information.
Saturday, May 19th from 11:00am — 4:00pm
Animal Tales Extravaganza at The Bronx Zoo
This event is SO. MUCH. FUN! Join us for an extravaganza of animal-themed entertainment featuring your favorite children’s entertainers during weekends this spring. From Broadway’s Avenue Q, come see the family-friendly puppet show Avenue Zoo. March in a fantastical Rainforest Creature Parade, stop by for a meet-and-greet with characters from beloved children’s books and shows, and enjoy animal yoga stretches and crafts activities. Please note: This weekend, visitors can meet Disney’s CHOO CHOO Soul and watch a performance on the Main Stage! Woohoo!
Details: 2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx. All ages welcomed. Cost: FREE with zoo admissions. Contact: 718.367.1010. Visit the website for more information.
Saturday, May 19th from 11am — 6pm
Habana Outpost Block Party!
Sean Meenan and the Habana family are ready to celebrate Brooklyn style, with a block party! Woot! Woot! There will be live music, Kids Corner crafts, planting, bouncy house, face painting, stilt walker, Elmo and much much more! season opening for the Kids Corner (part of Habana’s non-profit, Habana Works).
Details: 757 Fulton Street, Brooklyn. All ages welcomed. FREE for all. Contact: 718.858.9500. Visit the website for more information.
Every Saturday, May – September at 11 am
New York Restoration Project (NYRP) Free Yoga
How about yoga in a community garden? Every Saturday through September, the NYRP offers hour-long sessions, led by licensed instructors.
Details: Garden of Hope, Brooklyn 392 Hancock St. Instructor: Cayce Pia
Saturday, May 19th at 11:00am
Kids Story Time at Greenlight Bookstore
Grab the kiddies and head to Saturday Story Time, which typically features authors and illustrators of picture books and/or neighborhood performers reading stories. At times, there may even be crafts! A totally entertaining Saturday morning? We think so!
Details: Geared towards kids ages 3 – 8 years. Open to the public, but on a first come, first served basis. 686 Fulton Street (at South Portland). Phone: 718. 246. 0200. Visit the website for more information.
Saturday, May 19th at 12pm and 2pm
East of the Sun, West of the Moon at The Looking Glass Theater
This engaging play is based on the Scandinavian version of “Beauty and The Beast.” The running time is approximately 60 minutes with no intermission.
Details: 422 West 57th, NYC. Ages 4-11. Cost: $15/adults; $12/children 12 and under. Contact: (212) 307-9467. Visit the website for more information.
Saturday, May 19th from 12pm — 3pm
Red Hook Family Festival at PS 15
Join in on the fun! There will be arts and crafts and lots of games for the entire family.
Details: 71 Sullivan St., Brooklyn. All ages welcomed. FREE with fees for some activities. Contact: 718.768.3703 or info@puppetryarts.org. Visit the website for more information.
Saturday, May 19th from 12pm — 6pm
Family Day BRIC Rotunda Gallery
BRIC Arts Media Brooklyn presents the event I AM YOU/YOU ARE ME: Build Your Family, part of BRIC’s Family Days contemporary art programming. The workshop will be inspired by BRIC Rotunda Gallery’s 24th Annual Student Exhibition, I AM YOU/YOU ARE ME, currently on view, which touches on themes of identity and individuality. Participants, led by a professional artist teacher, will observe the show and then create a sculpture of their family, friends, and/or community using dynamic art materials including: balsa wood, clay, pipe cleaners, and other decorative materials. Join us to create art that reflects the beautiful similarities that unify us all!
Details: 33 Clinton Street, Brooklyn. All ages welcomed. FREE for all. Visit the website for more information.
Saturday, May 19th at 12:30pm
Literacy Quilt Reading Series: Kristen Balouch at The Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Kristen Balouch will be reading from The Little Girl with the Big, Big Voice and signing copies of her work.
Details: 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn. All ages welcomed. Cost: $7.50 per person. FREE children under 1 year of age. Contact: 718.735.4400. Visit the website for more information.
Saturday, May 19th from 12:30pm — 3:30pm
CPR in Spanish (RPC en Espanol) at Caribou Baby
Infant CPR and First-Aid Training provided by Baby Be Safe, this class is intended for Spanish-speaking Moms, Dads, nannies, or anybody else who watches your baby or cares for your family. You will learn the skills for prevention, recognition, and treatment for choking (Heimlich), respiratory, and cardiac emergencies (CPR) for adults, infants and children. There will also be hands on practice using adult, infant and children mannequins. Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to either learn for the first time or to brush up on your infant CPR and first aid skills. Baby Be Safe CPR and First Aid classes are led by American Heart Association (AHA) and Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI) Instructors certified in CPR, First Aid and BLS for Healthcare Providers. Our instructors utilize real world experience in emergency safety, health care, education and family. The class runs for 2.5-3 hours. Each student will receive a packet and book with the training. Infants can attend with Mom and Dad. Space is limited.
Details: 272 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn. Adults only. Cost: $85-$100. Contact: info@cariboubaby.com. Visit the website for more information.
Saturday, May 19th from 1pm — 5pm
Ruckus Reader Launch at J&R Jr.
My good blogging pal, Holly is hosting this event and I’m pretty excited to stop in and check it out. At the event, you can get an in-depth look at the new Ruckus Reader and see how technology and education are merging at the products launch. The new Ruckus Reader aims to stand apart from the crowd by helping to evaluate how a child is doing while reading and then emails mom or dad a progress report — a report card of sorts, once a week highlighting where the child is doing well and where they need some help. The titles range from things like My Little Pony to Transformers. Ruckus Reader is a free app for iOS devices. Individual books range in price from free to $5.99 or you can get a six month subscription for $24.99 for full access to the library, with 15-20 new titles being added every month. There will be demos, giveaways, snacks and more.
Details: 1 Ann Street, NYC. All ages welcomed. FREE for all. Contact: holly@ruckusmediagroup.com. Visit the website for more information.
Saturday, May 19th from 1pm — 7pm
DanceFest 2012: Dance Parade
Watch as the procession dances African beats, shines like only the Korean, Bolivians and multiple ethnic cultures can and samba its way past Union Square and into University Place. At Eighth Street they break into Salsa, Tango and Waltz. Pause to hula, stilt and break dance in front of a review Grandstand in Astor Place–Then House, Techno and Disco floats will have afternoon shoppers wiggling as they watch the parade get down in the heart of the East Village. A straight shot from there brings us to DanceFest in Tompkins Square Park. At DanceFest there will be free dance performances, free dance lessons and a Dance Party.
Details: Broadway at East 21st Street, NYC. All ages welcomed. FREE for all. Contact: 267.350.9213. Visit the website for more information.
Saturday, May 19th from 1pm — 4pm
Fleece Fest at Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park
Visit Fleece Fest at Prospect Park Zoo to see fleece shorn from live sheep at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., then head next door to Lefferts and try your hand at washing, carding, spinning, and weaving it into cloth. On this weekend, a hand stamp lets you visit the Zoo, come to Lefferts, and then return to the Zoo. Lefferts events are free; the Zoo charges regular admission.
Details: Willink entrance (Ocean/Flatbush Aves. & Empire Blvd.), Brooklyn. All are welcomed. FREE for all. Contact: 718.789.2822 or lefferts@prospectpark.org. Visit the website for more information.
Saturday, May 19th from 1pm — 3pm
Melanie Hope Greenberg at the Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum’s Book Day
Author Melanie Hope Greenberg will not only be reading from her books, but also signing them for visitors.
Details: 5816 Clarendon Road, Brooklyn. All are welcomed. FREE for all. Contact: 718.629.5400 or info@wyckoffassociation.org. Visit the website for more information.
Saturday, May 19th at 2:30pm
Art Works at The Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Visit the Totally Tots area with your little ones to see what’s in store for that budding Picasso!
Details: 145 Brooklyn Avenue. 718. 735.4400. Ages 5 and under.
Saturday, May 19th from 2:30pm — 3:30pm
Race Around the Farmyard at Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park
The whole family can participate in potato sack races, stilts, and other old fashioned games. Talk about a fun Sunday afternoon!
Details: Willink Entrance at Flatbush and Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn. All ages welcomed. FREE for all. Telephone: 718.789.2822. Visit the website for more information.
Saturday, May 19th at 4:15pm
Coriolis Dance Inc Presents Requiem Familiaris
Head on over to Triskelion Arts in Williamsburg for the Saturday matinee offers a concurrent dance and theater program for children ages 2-12 while parents attend the show (parents or caregivers are asked to arrive at 4:15pm to drop off their children). NOTE: This piece contains some good, wholesome nudity.
Details: 118 North 11th Street, between Berry and Wythe, Brooklyn. Ages 2 — 12. Cost: $5/child. Visit the website for more information.
SUNDAY MAY 20TH
Sunday, May 20th: all day
4th Annual Brooklyn Folk Festival
Get ready, Brooklynites… Down Home Radio Show and The Jalopy Theatre Present The 4th Annual Brooklyn Folk Festival with over 30 musical acts, workshops, films, square dancing and fun contests!
Details: 345 Jay Street, Brooklyn. All ages welcomed. Cost: Kids under 14, FREE, adults $20/day, $45 for three-day pass. Contact: Lynette@jalopy.biz. Visit the website for more information.
Sunday, May 20th at 10am
When I Grow Up Weekend at The Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Who were you when you were a baby? What do you want to be when you grow up? Join in this weekend to celebrate the growing that happens all around! Learn about animal life cycles in Totally Tots, or discover the tools you need to become a world explorer. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Details: 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn. All ages welcomed. FREE for all. Contact: 718.735.4400. Visit the website for more information.
Sunday, May 20th from 11:00am — 4:00pm
Animal Tales Extravaganza at The Bronx Zoo
This event is SO. MUCH. FUN! Join us for an extravaganza of animal-themed entertainment featuring your favorite children’s entertainers during weekends this spring. From Broadway’s Avenue Q, come see the family-friendly puppet show Avenue Zoo. March in a fantastical Rainforest Creature Parade, stop by for a meet-and-greet with characters from beloved children’s books and shows, and enjoy animal yoga stretches and crafts activities. Please note: This weekend, visitors can meet Disney’s CHOO CHOO Soul and watch a performance on the Main Stage! Woohoo!
Details: 2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx. All ages welcomed. Cost: FREE with zoo admissions. Contact: 718.367.1010. Visit the website for more information.
Sunday, May 20th at 11:00am
Baby Stories and Singalongs at Greenlight Bookstore
Babies and toddlers under 3 years old will be highly entertained with stories, songs, and interactive play as the children’s performers Miss Nina, Jon Samson, and Vered take turns keeping them busy.
Details: Geared toward ages 3 years and under. Open to public, but on a first come, first served basis. 686 Fulton Street (at South Portland). Visit the website for more information.
Sunday, May 20th at 12:00pm — 1:00pm
Story Time at Books of Wonder
Each week, they choose several books (based on the age of the children attending) and sit down with children and their parents.
Details: 18 West 18th Street, NYC. All ages welcomed. FREE for all. Contact: 212.989.3270oremailstore@booksofwonder.com. Visit the website for more information.
Sunday, May 20th from 12pm — 3pm
Camp Panic at The International School of Brooklyn
Waited for the last minute to figure out camp for the kids this year? KidKlass Brooklyn says Don’t Panic. Or, rather they’re holding an event called Camp Panic to help you figure out the right spot (left over) for your little ones. More than 40 camps are expected, and they will also have their Fall programs. Something for everyone, ages 0-17. There will be free activities all during the event. Music, art, sports and more to keep your child entertained while you check out your spring, summer and fall options.
Details: 477 Court Street, Brooklyn. All are welcomed.
Sunday, May 20th from 12pm — 5pm
Touch-A-Truck at Richmond County Bank Ballpark
Benefiting the Staten Island Children’s Campaign. Children will be allowed to touch, view, and climb on more than 20 trucks of all shapes and sizes. There will also be a bounce house, games, arts and crafts, family entertainment, and refreshments.
Details: 75 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island. All ages welcomed. Cost: $6 online tickets, $7 at the door. Contact: 718.313.1318. Visit the website for more information.
Sunday, May 20th from 12pm — 6pm
BayFest 2012 in Sheepshead Bay
This event takes place on my old stomping grounds as I went to middle school and high school in the area. Ahh… memories. But I digress. BayFest is Brooklyn’s largest waterfront event and NYC’s only vendor-free street fair. Held on a main stage and 10 piers (8 blocks) along Emmons Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, BAYFEST 2012 will offer a festival of continuous entertainment by over 21 bands, dance troupes, and kids’ performers, and much, much more! Join in for the fun!
Details: From E 27th to Ocean Ave, Brooklyn. All ages welcomed. FREE for all. Contact: 718.646.9206. Visit the website for more information.
Sunday, May 20th from 1:00pm — 3:00pm
Arts and Recreation at the Audubon Center
Naturalists at the Prospect Park Audubon Center will lead structured, fun and engaging arts activities combined with active play that will have kids up and moving like an animal or pretending to be a bat. Cool, right? Yeah… we thought so too!
Details: Audubon Center at the Boathouse, Prospect Park. Entrance near Lincoln Road and Ocean Avenue. FREE for all. Telephone: 718.287.3400. Visit the website for more information.
Sunday, May 20th from 1pm — 4pm
Fleece Fest at Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park
Visit Fleece Fest at Prospect Park Zoo to see fleece shorn from live sheep at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., then head next door to Lefferts and try your hand at washing, carding, spinning, and weaving it into cloth. On this weekend, a hand stamp lets you visit the Zoo, come to Lefferts, and then return to the Zoo. Lefferts events are free; the Zoo charges regular admission.
Details: Willink entrance (Ocean/Flatbush Aves. & Empire Blvd.), Brooklyn. All are welcomed. FREE for all. Contact: 718.789.2822 or lefferts@prospectpark.org. Visit the website for more information.
Sunday, May 20th from 1pm — 5pm
Coney Island Strongman Spectacular
The Olde Time Coney Island Strongman Spectacular by the Seashore-Coney Island USA.
Details: West 12th St Between Surf Ave and the Bowery, Brooklyn. All ages welcomed. FREE for all. Contact: 718.372.5159. Visit the website for more information.
Sunday, May 20th from 2:00pm — 3:00pm
Nature’s Helpers at Prospect Park Audubon Center
Since it’s so nice out, spend time outside enjoying nature while helping to keep the Park clean. Gloves, garbage bags, and trash grabbers will be provided.
Details: Lincoln Road/Ocean Avenue entrance. All are welcomed. FREE for all. Telephone: 718.287.3400. Visit the website for more information.
Sunday, May 20th from 2pm — 3pm
American Family Theater’s Cinderella at the Brooklyn College
Head on over to the Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College for American Family Theater’s award-winning production of the classic fairy tale Cinderella bursts with excitement, fantasy and song as it tells the story of a lowly servant girl whose one wish is to attend the royal ball. In this all-new children’s musical, Cinderella sings and dances her way from the kitchen of her stepmother’s house into the arms of Prince Charming, helped by her good friend Mortimer Mouse and her magical Fairy Godmother. Appropriate for children ages four and up, the production lasts for one hour and is performed without an intermission.
Details: 2900 Campus Road, Brooklyn. Ages 4 and up. Cost: $7/person. Contact: 718.951.4500. Visit the website for more information.
Sunday, May 20th at 2pm and 4pm
East of the Sun, West of the Moon at The Looking Glass Theater
This engaging play is based on the Scandinavian version of “Beauty and The Beast.” The running time is approximately 60 minutes with no intermission.
Details: 422 West 57th, NYC. Ages 4-11. Cost: $$15/adults; $12/children 12 and under. Contact: (212) 307-9467. Visit the website for more information.
Sunday, May 20th from 2:30pm — 3:30pm
Race Around the Farmyard at Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park
The whole family can participate in potato sack races, stilts, and other old fashioned games. Talk about a fun Sunday afternoon!
Details: Willink Entrance at Flatbush and Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn. All ages welcomed. FREE for all. Telephone: 718.789.2822. Visit the website for more information.
Sunday, May 20th from 2:30pm — 3:30pm
HandiWork: Tasks and Crafts from the Past at Lefferts Historic House
An afternoon of crafts? Sign me up! And if you and your children are anything like me, you’d want to check out this FREE event as well where kids will engage in arts, crafts, and games… just like they did in 19-Century Brooklyn. How’s that for a Saturday afternoon?
Details: Lefferts Historic House in Prospect Park. Willink Entrance (near intersection of Ocean Avenue and Empire BLVD. FREE for children under 16 years old. $3 suggested donation for adults on the weekends. Telephone: 718.789.2822. Visit the website for more information.
Sunday, May 20th at 3 pm
Angelina Ballerina the Musical
We loved seeing the Angelina Ballerina Musical so much that we have gone twice! This adorable musical has a good plot, great voices and is beloved my ages 2.5 years and up. The plot: Angelina and her friends, Alice, Gracie, AZ, Viki, and even their teacher, Ms. Mimi, are all aflutter because a famous visitor is coming to Camembert Academy! Angelina and her friends will perform all types of dance, including hip-hop, modern, the Irish jig and, of course, ballet. Angelina is the most excited of all, but will she get the starring moment she hopes for? Based on the CG-animated series, Angelina Ballerina The Next Steps on PBS KIDS®, Angelina Ballerina The Musical is a family-friendly show that will have the entire audience dancing in the aisles.
Details: $12 tickets. Kingsborough Community College 2001 Oriental Boulevard Brooklyn NY 11235-2398 Phone:1-718-COLLEGE (718-265-5343)
Sunday, May 20th from 3pm — 4pm
Eat, Drink, DOULA! at Caribou Baby
At this Free “Eat, Drink, DOULA” open house, Birth Focus gives pregnant women, and their partners, a chance to learn more about their doula practice and to connect intimately with several doulas through one on one interviews. The organizers lovingly refer to these events as “speed dating for doulas” as each expecting couple will have a chance to meet with 4-5 doulas, of varying experience levels, throughout the event. Please note: registration required.
Details: 272 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn. Adults only. FREE for all. Contact: info@cariboubaby.com. Visit the website for more information.
Sunday, May 20th from 6:00pm — 9:00pm
Family Bingo Night at The Moxie Spot
What a lovely way to end the weekend! Eat, drink, play, and win big! (Well, hopefully.) There will be little prizes for the little kids, who, by the way, can eat for FREE with the purchase of any dinner entree or dinner special. Yum!
Details: 81 Atlantic Avenue. Ages 4 and up. Contact 718.923.9710 or visit the website for more information.