Weekend Events: Jam on DUMBO, Comics Jam, Down and Derby Roller Skating and Much More!

Jam on Dumbo in 2011. Photo courtesty of @DumboNYC

There are lots of fun and exciting things happening around these parts this weekend. Have you visited The Dekalb Market yet? Well, on Friday, check it out and while you’re there have a blast at the Down and Derby Roller Skating party. On Saturday, get ready to jam! The Jam on DUMBO Family Music Festival is a fun kid-centric family fest with 3 Brooklyn bands, hula-hooping and arts and crafts. If you’re a lover of comics, then Comics Jam is where you’ll want to be on Sunday. Don’t forget to visit our events calendar and music listings for more fun activities!

ONGOING

Saturday, August 4th – September 15: 10:30am — 4:30 pm
Boating Opens for the Season
Starting this Saturday, you can get out on the water for kayaking with the Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse at the Pier 1 Boat Basin. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present. Last sign-up is an hour before closing time. Boating will recur every Saturday until September 1, 2012.
Details: Saturdays, June through September 15 (except for September) FREE More info.

All Summer
Williamsburg Flea
The Williamsburg Flea is a Sunday ritual for our family: with super finds and delicious food vendors, you can spend a whole day just noshing and looking. Located between North 6th and North 7th Streets just south of East River State Park, the Flea is a must-see destination when you get off the ferry. Take a moment to take in the fabulous skyline as well.
Details: Sunday, 10am-5pm, Rain or Shine East River Waterfront (btw. North 6 + 7 St.)

All Summer
Smorgasburg
For gourmands everywhere, Smorgasburg in Williamsburg has become a destination to taste artisan foods and snatch up unique housewares.  Every Saturday at the East River, thousands come to see and taste the vendors’ wares and chow with their friends.
Details: Saturday, 11am-6pm, Rain or Shine  East River Waterfront (btw. North 6 + 7 St.)

All Summer
Food’s up
One of the best changes to Brooklyn Bridge Park last year was the addition of great food vendors. What is still missing: shade! A lot of the vendors will be opening this weekend so it’s a perfect time to head to the park, or hop on the ferry or just chill and score a great lunch. I will be heading to my favorites Bark Hot Dogs and Ditch Plains and summer wouldn’t be complete without an ice cream from Uncle Louie G or Blue Marble. The full list of park vendors and their operating hours is here.

All Summer 10am — 6pm
Field Station: Dinosaurs
9 minutes from Manhattan and 90 million years back in time… That’s what Field Station: Dinosaurs is! My son and I had the opportunity to visit this outdoor attraction a few weeks ago and we absolutely loved it! Field Station: Dinosaurs is a world-class family attraction that combines cutting-edge science with the creative minds of great artists and teachers to create a one-of-kind experience that’s thrilling, educational and fun. There are over thirty life-sized, realistic dinosaurs (including the ninety foot long Argentinosaurus, the largest animatronic dinosaur ever made) that come to life. It’s like a museum, outdoors. And it’s totally cool!
Details: Secaucus, NJ. Cost: $20/adults; $17.50/children 3-12; FREE/children 2 and under. Visit the website for more information.

Saturdays in August at 1pm & 3pm
Sundays in August at 2pm
Macy’s Fishing Clinics at Prospect Park!
The decades-old Macy’s Fishing Contest has become the new and improved Macy’s Fishing Clinics! This exciting program offers kids quality fishing instruction. Children 15 and under will learn about the recreational sport of fishing, fishing safety, and fish-friendly techniques, all while casting their lines on a spectacular summer day in the Park! Kids must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Details: Prospect Park. Call (718) 287-3400 x303 for details.

All Summer Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm — 4pm
Habana Works at Habana Outpost
Habana Works is a non-profit organization that provides free, hands-on programs that celebrate urban environmentalism as a means of contributing to an educated, happy and engaged community in downtown Brooklyn. A major part of Habana Works is The Kid’s Corner. This is a weekend program that offers free, creative crafts and workshops that teach environmentalism, wellness and community to neighborhood children. All Kid’s Corner activities are held outdoors in the Habana Outpost courtyard. The Kids Corner staff creates recycled art with kids for FREE and will make your visit as a parent a much more enjoyable experience.
Details: 757 Fulton Street, Brooklyn. All are welcomed. FREE for all. Visit the website for more information.

Friday, August 3rd – 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.

Sundays through August 26 from 12pm — 2pm
Wyckoff Farmhouse ARTiculate
ARTiculate is a four part drop-in family program where families join their children ages 4-10 to explore New York’s oldest house through stories, hands-on activities & art. A new theme will be explored each session as we read a popular picture book, learn new stories about the house and the Wyckoff family and make a hands-on art project using fine arts materials.
Details: $8 materials fee per a child each session.  Sign up for all four sessions and save, only $25 a student.  Parents and guardians (up to two) are free with child participant. Families may register for one or all sessions. Advanced registration encouraged but not required.  Register today, space is limited. For more information call 718-629-5400 or email education@wyckoffassociation.org. Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum, 5816 Clarendon Road, Brooklyn NY 11203  Tele: (718)629-5400, Fax: (718)629-3125, info@wyckoffassociation.org Museum Admission: Adults: $5.00   Seniors and Students: $3.00 Children under 10: FREE

Saturday, August 4th — November 2012
Gazillion Bubble Show at New World Stages Theater
You’ve seen how your kids react to bubbles. Now, imagine how they would react to seeing people inside bubbles, or lasers shooting through bubbles, or bubbles within bubbles?!  They will be enthralled…and so will you. The Gazillion Bubble Show in Manhattan, is all about bubble magic and everyone from David Letterman to Oprah thinks the show is pretty fantastic.
Details: 340 West 50^th Street, NYC. All ages welcomed. Cost: $44.50 -$89.50 (VIP package). Purchase tickets: Telecharge at 212.239.6200 or at www.telecharge.com. Visit the website for more information.

Friday, August 3rd — January 2013 from 10:30am — 4:30pm (every hour on the half hour)
IMAX: Flying Monsters at The American Museum of Natural History
Let Sir David Attenborough be your guide as you fly alongside reptiles with 40-foot-wing spans and find out how pterosaurs took to the skies in the Age of Dinosaurs.
Details: Central Park West at 79th Street. All are welcomed. Cost: $25/adults; $19/students, seniors; $14.50/children ages 2-12. Visit the website for more information.

Friday, August 3rd — November 5th: various times
Century of the Child: Growing By Design Exhibit at The Museum of Modern Art
Taking place in The Joan and Preston Robert Tisch Exhibition Gallery, sixth floor. MoMA’s survey of 20th century design for children. The exhibition will bring together areas underrepresented in design history and often considered separately, including school architecture, clothing, playgrounds, toys and games, children’s hospitals and safety equipment, nurseries, furniture, and books.
Details: 11 West 53 Street, NYC. All are welcomed. FREE with museum admission. Contact: (212) 708-9400. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, August 4th — December 2nd: various times
Spiders Alive! at The American Museum of Natural History
Among the live spiders visitors will encounter are the goliath bird eater; the western black widow; and species from other arachnid orders, including African whip spiders. Spiders Alive! will explore spiders’ silk, venom, and little-known defensive mechanisms such as mimicry. The exhibition will include larger-than-life models, videos, interactive exhibits, and fossils.
Details: Central Park West at 79th Street, NYC. All ages welcomed. Cost: Ticket includes museum admission and Spiders Alive exhibit: $25 adults; $14.50 children; $19 seniors/students. Contact: 212-769-5100. Visit the website for more information.

ALL WEEKEND

Saturday, August 3rd & Sunday, August 4th at 12pm-2pm & 4pm-6pm
Weekend Family Programs at The Brooklyn Bridge Park
Come explore Pier 6 and Main Street with the Playground Associates who lead educational based activities. There are different themes each weekend. Please note: This weekend is all about puppets! Participants can get imaginative and create their own paper puppets.
Details: Pier 6 and Main Street, Brooklyn. All ages welcomed. FREE for all. Contact: (718) 222-9939. Visit the website for more information.

Friday, August 3rd and Saturday, August 4th from 11am — 10pm
Warren County Farmer’s Fair and Hot Air Balloon Festival
Brooklynites, pack up the family and get ready to head to Jersey! The Warren County Farmers’ Fair is Celebrating 75 Years Old-Fashioned Fun at Old-Fashioned Prices. The event also includes a Hot Air Balloon Festival with a mass hot air balloon inflation each evening that is included in the admission price. Main Arena attractions also include two demolition derbies, an ATV and Truck Mud Bog, along with Truck and Tractor Pulls. The fair has a Kids Corral little ones with craft making, clown shows, contests and more included in the admission price. There is also a Hay Bale Rolling competition.
Details: County Route 519, New Jersey 08865. All are welcomed. Cost: $6/adult; $4/ages 5-12; free/4 and under. Contact: Giulia Lannitelli at 908-859-6563. Visit the website for more information.

FRIDAY AUGUST 3RD

Friday, August 3rd from 10am — 11am
KidsLIVE Presents Tasty Treats with Cookie Monster and Rocco DiSpirito
Head to NYPL Stephen A. Schwarzman Building as Sesame Street’s Cookie Monster joins celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito for a special cooking demonstration, where Cookie Monster and the audience will learn how to make healthy cookies, and discover that healthy foods can also be delicious. Please note: RSVP now to reserve seats. Please RSVP for each attendee separately.
Details: Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, NYC. All ages welcomed. FREE for all. Contact: (917) 275-6975. Visit the website for more information.

Friday, August 3rd from 11am — 7pm
Kids Create! at the Brooklyn Bridge Park
Join Playground Associates on Pier 6 and Main Street for creative and captivating activities that are fun for the whole family!
Details: Brooklyn Bridge Park. Pier 6 and Main Street. All ages welcomed. FREE for all. Contact: (718) 222-9939. Visit the website for more information.

Friday, August 3rd 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: 718.666.3049 or email kids@powerHouseArena.com. Visit the website for more information.

Friday, August 3rd 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, August 3rd from 3:30pm — 5:30pm
Basketball at Nelson A. Rockefeller Park
Basketball with adjustable height hoops for kids of all sizes, plus fun drills to improve your skills. Closed-toed shoes required.
Ages 5 and 6: Fridays, June 1-Oct. 26 (except 5/25, 8/31, 10/5), 3:30-4:30pm
Ages 7 and up: Fridays, June 1-Oct. 26 (except 5/25, 8/31, 10/5), 4:30-5:30pm
Details: North end of Battery Park City, west of River Terrace, NYC. Two sessions: 5-6 or 7 and up. FREE for all. Contact: 212.267.9700. Visit the website for more information.

Friday, August 3rd 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, August 3rd from 5:30pm — 7:30pm
Friday Family Jam Series at The Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Mainstage performances are from 6:30–7:15pm, with storytelling programs at 5:30–6:00pm and themed pre-show performances from 6:00–6:30pm. Today participants can enjoy Musical Stylings of Heritage OP — Founded in 1996, this acoustic percussion and vocal ensemble fuses the rich cultural traditions and diasporal rhythms of Africa—from South America to the Caribbean—with African American tradition and modern musical trends.
Details: 145 Brooklyn Avenue , Brooklyn NY. All ages welcomed. FREE for all. Contact: (718) 735-4400. Visit the website for more information.

Friday, August 3rd from 6pm — 1pm
Down and Derby Roller Skating Disco at The Dekalb Market
So, I don’t expect you to stay out until 1pm with the kiddies, but… this party will be such fun! Plus, you get to roller skate to disco tunes provided by Rok One & Pete Butta! Located in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn and open seven days a week Dekalb Market has become the cultural go-to destination of the summer.
Details: 138 Willoughby Street, Brooklyn. Cost: $5/advance; $10/at the door. Visit the website for more information.

Friday, August 3rd 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, August 3rd at 7pm
THE 13th ANNUAL KIDflix FILM FEST OF BED-STUY!
The Film Festival Kicks off with “What’s On Your Plate.” Two NYC girls made this documentary about the food being served in schools — come see what they found! LIVE DANCE by creative outlet young artists!
Details: FULTON PARK (stuyvesant & harriet tubman ave / fulton st | A / C to Utica). Contact: TRUE(at)TRUEart(dot)biz or call 718.812.0158 for more information.

Friday, August 3rd from 7pm –8pm
Waterfront Workouts: Belly Dance at The Brooklyn Bridge Park
Dance to Middle Eastern rhythms while learning traditional movements and combinations. Class focuses on the core muscles, emphasizing muscular isolations.
Details: Brooklyn Bridge Park. All adults welcomed. FREE for all. Visit the website for more information.

Friday, August 3rd at 8:30pm
Hudson River Park’s River Flicks for Kids at Pier 46
This outdoor series features family oriented movies. Films are rated PG. Movies begin at dusk (generally around 8:30pm). Free popcorn. Today’s participants can enjoy Puss in Boots!
Details: Cross at Charles Street, NYC. All ages welcomed. FREE for all. Contact: 212-627-2020. Visit the website for more information.

Friday, August 3rd through the Friday before Labor Day at 9:30pm
Coney Island Fireworks
A great summer event for older kids. Fireworks shoot off at 9:30pm every Friday night during the season.
Details: Coney Island Boardwalk at 10th St. For additional information, please visit: www.coneyisland.com/tourism.shtml.

SATURDAY AUGUST 4TH

Saturday, August 4th from 7am — 1pm
Summer Streets in NYC Streets
Seven miles of New York City’s streets will be opened to play, run, walk and bike. From the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park, along Park Avenue and connecting streets you can rock climb at Spring Street, receive a free bike helmet at 51st Street, soar through the air on a zip line at Foley Square, and more! All abilities welcomed.
Details:  Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park, along Park Avenue and connecting streets, NYC. All ages welcomed. FREE for all. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, August 4th beginning at 9:30am
Circle Line Kids Cruises
This summer families can enjoy a 75 minute cruise to the Statue of Liberty with a kid friendly interactive live tour guide. The cruise includes: juggler, magician & balloon artist, live musician, snap a pic with Statue of Liberty, kid friendly interactive tour guide, meet and greet with The Berenstain Bears Live!, kid friendly food & drink for purchase, and prizes and giveaways! Today, attendees can meet Danna Banana!
Details: West 42nd Street & 12th Avenue, NYC. All ages welcomed. Cost: Adult/$28, Ages 3-12/$20, 2 and under FREE. Contact: (212) 563-3200. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, August 4thfrom 10am — 12pm
High Line Kids: Arty Hours at 23rd Street Lawn
Between the rich colors and textures you’ll find in the planting beds to the unique site-specific art works curated by High Line Art, the High Line holds inspiration for creative minds of all ages. During Arty Hours, families are invited to drop-in to experiment with painting, drawing, and building materials from our Art Hub to create their own masterpieces to take home. Then, join for a hunt for High Line Art works spread throughout the park.
Details: On the High Line between West 22nd and West 23rd Streets, NYC. Ages 4 and up. FREE for all. Contact: 212.206-9922. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, August 4th 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, contact: friendscglibrary@gmail.com or visit their website.

Saturday, August 4th at 11am
Storytime at Greenlight Bookstore
Saturday Story Time is geared toward kids ages 3 to 8 and their families. Authors and illustrators of picture books often visit us on Saturdays to read from their new books, and neighborhood performers sometimes read as well. There are always great stories and sometimes activities and crafts too!
Details: 686 Fulton Street (at South Portland), Brooklyn. Ages 3 to 8. FREE for all, but seating is on a first come, first served basis. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, August 4th from 12pm — 4pm
Jam on DUMBO Summer Family Music Festival
Get ready for this epic concert, Brooklyn! Concert featuring: Jeff Newell’s New Trad Trio, Jen Milich from AudraRox, and Shine & The Moonbeams. Hula-hoop performance artist Miss Saturn will emcee, showing off her hooping skills between bands. D.M. Wilding, of DUMBO’s Creatively Wild Art Studio, will be hosting an art activity table where kids will be able to make their own “found art.” She will also oversee a graffiti art mural project where kids can express themselves.
Details:  126 Front Street, Brooklyn. All ages welcomed. FREE for all. Contact: Alisha@jamondumbo.com. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, August 4th: various times
Paddle for Autism Awareness Project
Extreme Kids & Crew will have a booth at the Paddle for Autism Awareness Project. This should be a super fun day, with the chance to get out on the water in a real live  Kayak! We’ll also be doing our family art project: Paint on a real canvas in the inspiring Red Hook landscape.
Details: Louis Valentino Park, Red Hook, Brooklyn.

Saturday, August 4th from 2pm — 6pm, then 6pm — 10pm
Community Dance Series: Roller Skating at the Brooklyn Lyceum
Woot! Bring your own skates and dance or skate the night away at this all ages 70s themed dance party. Again… woot!
Details: 227 4th Avenue, Brooklyn. All are welcomed. Cost: $5.00 or FREE with purchase of a t-shirt. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, August 4th
2nd Annual Pool Party Fundraiser at Dodge YMCA
Support the Strong Kids Campaign by attending Dodge YMCA’s 2^nd Annual Pool Party! There will be activities for the whole family including relay races, pool games, a synchronized swim show and more. Food and drinks are included with the donation to enter. Please note: Everyone who registers in advance will be entered to win an underwater camera.
Details: 225 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn. All are welcomed. FREE for all. Contact: 212.912.2406. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, August 4th from 2pm — 3pm
Ezra Jack Keats Story Hour at Imagination Playground in Prospect Park
Join in the fun every Saturday in July and August! Gather around Peter and Willy, the statue of two beloved Keats characters, for storytelling adventures.
Details: Ocean Avenue between Parkside Avenue and Lincoln Road, Brooklyn. All are welcomed. FREE for all. Contact: (718) 287-3400. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, August 4th 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, August 4th at 3pm
Bargemusic Presents: “Music in Motion” Neighborhood Family Concert
Since 1977, Bargemusic has presented chamber music in an unlikely and startlingly beautiful venue—a floating barge at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge. Both established and emerging musicians perform at Bargemusic on a small stage with the dramatic backdrop of the East River and lower Manhattan skyline. The concerts begin at 3 pm. Doors open at 2:30 pm. The program is announced at the performance. No reserved seating.
Details: Fulton Ferry Landing. All ages welcomed. FREE for all. Contact: 718-624-2083. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, August 5th from 5pm — 10pm
Target First Saturdays: Caribbean Rhythms at The Brooklyn Museum
Here is a schedule of events:
Haitian Music Showcase (5pm — 7:30pm) — Electronic artist Val Jeanty and saxophonist Buyu Ambroise perform their take on traditional Haitian music, and Zing Experience fuses Haitian roots with a mix of voodoo rock, reggae, and hip-hop.
Dance and Music Showcase (6pm) — Makeda Thomas presents FreshWater, a personal investigation of cultural identity inspired by her return home to Trinidad and Tobago. NICODA presents a vignette from their show How We Are Connected. Tickets available at the Visitor Center at 5 p.m.
Gallery Talks (6pm — 8pm) — Museum guides and staff present ten-minute discussions of objects throughout the Museum’s collections.
Hands-on Art (6:30pm — 8:30pm) — Create a carnival headdress with brightly colored feathers, sequins, and glitter. Tickets available at the Visitor Center at 5:30 p.m.
Film: Reina de mi misma, Queen of Myself: Las Krudas d ’Cuba (7pm) — This documentary explores the impact of queer, feminist, all-female hip-hop group Las Krudas on the Afro-centric underground hip-hop scenes in La Habana and the United States. Tickets available at the Visitor Center at 6 p.m.
Dance Lesson (7pm –8pm) — Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy leads a workshop on Afro-Caribbean dance with live drum accompaniment.
Dance Party (8pm –10pm) — DJ’s Beto, Mios Dio, and Thanu present iBomba, one of the Latin underground parties in the city, featuring pan-Caribbean sounds with live percussion by Kala and Ayinsko.
Book Club (9pm) — Trinidadian author Elizabeth Nunez discusses her novelBoundaries, about a Caribbean immigrant woman struggling to succeed in America while maintaining her connection to the country she left behind.
Performance (9pm — 10pm) — League of Unreal Dancing hosts freestyle dance battles and a performance featuring the Afro-Caribbean–inspired dance form “bruk up.”
Details: 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn. All are welcomed. FREE for all (with $5 for parking). Contact: (718) 638-5000. Visit the website for more information.

SUNDAY AUGUST 5TH

Sunday, August 5th at 9am
Hudson River Park Wild at Pier 40
Learn about Hudson River Park’s wildlife by joining experienced Hudson River Park naturalists on guided nature walks along the park’s esplanade. Nature walks last approximately one hour. Nature guides will meet participants at the entrance to Pier 40 at 9am sharp. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Participants can expect to walk about 1 ½ – 2 miles. Loud noises and barking tend to startle wildlife and reduce viewing opportunities – please be considerate and leave your dog at home.
Details: Hudson River Park, NYC. All ages welcomed. FREE for all. Contact: 212-627-2020. Visit the website for more information.

Sunday, August 5th 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, August 5th 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: 212.989.3270 or emailstore@booksofwonder.com. Visit the website for more information.

Sunday, August 5th at 1pm
Jessie Nelson Plays Drums
Free concert with Jessie Nelson will play who will play hand drums and sing. Otherwise seen (and heard) most often in musical theater pits and jazz clubs, Jessie will be bringing her smokin’ hot percussion straight to  the comfort of Extreme Kids and Crew’s sensory playspace. Extreme Kids and Crew’s Music & Play program was conceived so that children with disabilities, their families and friends can reap the rewards of live music in a low key and understanding atmosphere. We are located at
Details: RSVP here! 40 Brevoort Place, in the Coop School building. You can click here to RSVP in order to reserve your spot!

Sunday, August 5th at 3pm
Comics Jam with Michel Levesque at Word
Educator and artist Michel Levesque presents a Comics Jam! Attendees will create a collaborative comic together, and will discuss storytelling and the art form. All supplies will be provided.
Details: 126 Franklin St., Brooklyn. All are welcomed. FREE for all. Contact: 718-383-0096. Visit the website for more information.

Sunday, August 5th at 4pm
Adoption Meet Up/ Play Group at LICH Playground
This is a group open to anyone thinking about adoption, who have adopted, who want to talk with people who have gone through the process, who want their adopted kids to have friends who are also adopted, whatever. New faces always welcome! From the organizers: “We have families with domestically adopted kids and internationally adopted kids whose ages range from newborn to 5 years. We would love to have an even wider range of ages. Last month’s meet up was so much fun, and we appreciate everyone’s commitment to making this a great experience month after month. See you Sunday!”
Details: Henry Street just south of Atlantic Avenue, the younger kid playground—the second one in from Atlantic Avenue. Rain Location — Across the street at The Moxie Spot.

Sunday, August 5th from 4pm — 5pm
Waterfront Workouts: Zumba at The Brooklyn Bridge Park
lma Bonilla of the Dodge YMCA leads these high-energy classes on Pier 1 to get you moving. Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music, utilizing dance themes that create a dynamic fitness program.
Details: Brooklyn Bridge Park. All adults welcomed. FREE for all. Visit the website for more information.

Sunday, August 5th 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.