Hi everyone!
I have been seeing a lot of sunflower over the last few days! They are my favorite flower this time of year and always make me think of summer!
Another fun summer week! We have Story Pirates at Hudson River Park, SummerStage Kids: The Rozz & Val Show at Underwood Park, Free Movie Night at Juguemos a Cantar, Tuesdays @ The Pavilion in Union Square Park and Score the Fountain at the Brooklyn Museum!
Also happening this week is Marvel Universe LIVE! at Barclays Center and FringeJR and that is just some of the events this week so check the calendar for all the things events in Brooklyn & New York City this summer! Please remember to check with the venue to see if there are any cancellations or schedule changes. Don’t forget A Child Grows is on Facebook so like us for last minute events and news!
Happy Summer!
Deirdre (mom to O & C)
Monday August 11th
Summer Reading Group at Brooklyn Public Library (Borough Park)
Mondays 315-415p. Free.
Various stories and genres read aloud in English and Chinese for grades K-8
RCN Monday Night Movies at Waterside Plaza
Monday August 11th at 6p is Kids Movie Night! Kung Fu Panda (PG, 1 hr 28min). Free.
Waterside Plaza partners with RCN, our local cable provider, to present free movies and popcorn outside on the Plaza! This fun family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Limited seating. Folding chairs and blankets are welcome. A clumsy panda bear becomes an unlikely Kung Fu hero in this animated martial arts adventure featuring the voices of Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, and Jackie Chan. Family Fire Safety Presentation: Pre-movie festivities include a visit from a FDNY fire truck from 6-7:30PM, on the Promenade Level in front of Bldg 20, and a family fire safety presentation at 7:30PM, outside on the Plaza.
Story Pirates at Hudson River Park at Pier 25 (Tribeca)
Monday August 11th 615p. Free.
Let the Story Pirates take your children on a journey so wild it could only come from the imaginations of kids! Story Pirates guide the action, seeking inspiration and ideas for their interactive show from the children in the audience! The Story Pirates sing, dance and improv their way through never-before (and never-again!) seen adventures. Based in New York and Los Angeles, Story Pirates has grown to reach hundreds of thousands of children in more than 200 schools across the country.
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Tuesday August 12th
SummerStage Kids: The Rozz & Val Show at Underwood Park (Clinton Hill)
Tue Aug 12th 1030-1130a. Free.
The Rozz & Val Show incorporates tight harmony singing and high-energy pop, funk, rock, ska, hiphop, punk and folk to make for a sing-along-able, danceable, fun-filled show. Hailing from Brooklyn, NY, The Rozz & Val Show is comprised of longtime collaborators Rozz Nash-Coulon and Andrew Vladeck and their band and dancers: the “Hotness Monsters.” They have worked in childhood education and music, traveling much of the world with various projects. The Rozz & Val Show released their self-titled debut CD in 2010 along with a series of music videos.
Stomp, Clap & Sing with Conroy Warren at Brooklyn Public Central Library (Prospect Heights)
Tue August 12th 11a-12n at the Dweck Center. Free.
An interactive program with singing, dancing and plenty of percussion!
Tuesdays @ The Pavilion in Union Square Park
Tuesdays 3-5p. Free. Limited space available. Registration is required. Tickets available here.
Free reading series, nutrition education, singalongs, fun activities, special guests and more: Union Square Park’s playground isn’t the only place kids can have fun in the park! Bring your little ones to The Pavilion in the North Plaza every Tuesday at 3 PM to explore fun new topics every month with Baby Loves Disco (a Summer in the Square favorite)
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Wednesday August 13th
SummerStage Kids: David Gonzalez’ Aespo Bops! Funky Fables at Sunset Park
Wed Aug 13th 1030a-1130a. Free.
David Gonzalez is the proud recipient of the 2011 International Performing Arts for Youth “Lifetime Achievement Award for Sustained Excellence”. In 2010 Mr. Gonzalez was named a Joseph Campbell Foundation Fellow. He was nominated for a 2006 Drama Desk Award for “Unique Theatrical Experience” for his production of The Frog Bride at Broadway’s New Victory Theater. He has created numerous productions, including the critically acclaimed “¡Sofrito!” with The Latin Legends Band, and MytholoJazz, both of which enjoyed sold-out runs at New Victory Theater. “The Man of the House” was commissioned and produced just the Kennedy Center in 2013. Join Gonzalez for Aesop Bops! Fast-paced, funny, and packed with audience participation, this feast of funky, physical storytelling leaves young audiences feeling like they had just performed the show too!
Free Movie Nights at Juguemos a Cantar (South Slope)
Wed Aug 13th 5-630p. Lilo & Stich.
During the month of August, Juguemos A Cantar will be offering free movie nights every Wednesday! Bring a blanket, favorite toy, and a friend! Ages 4 and up. There will be snacks and drinks for purchasing! Please no outside food.
Mid-Summer Magic Plant Walk at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Prospect Heights/Crown Heights)
Wed Aug 13th 530-630p. For 8 -12 year olds. Member fee $12/non member fee $15. Pre-registration required. Register here.
On this special kids-only stroll through the Garden, discover some of the enchanting plants found in your favorite magical fiction books and learn fun facts about the real magic behind garden plants! Costumes optional. Check-in and drop off is at the Visitor’s Center. Pick-up will be at Lily Pool Terrace, near 1000 Washington Avenue entrance. Program is cancelled in rain or extreme heat; staff will contact you on the day of the program if there is a weather-related cancellation. In case of a cancellation, the rain datefor this program is August 20, 2014.
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Thursday August 14th
Fringe Jr: Alienne – The Musical Adventures of My Little Martian
Thu Aug 14th 2p. At the The Theater at the 14th Street Y. For ages 5-10y. Tickets $13. Additional shows and times. See website for schedule.
A wacky space-age romp… perfect for today’s kids! Alienne is a feisty Martian teenager who longs to be an Earthling. With goofy aliens, sarcastic robots, an amateur astronomer, and an evil space witch, “Alienne” is out of this world!
Music Together Monthly Sing-Along at The Scholastic Store (SOHO)
Thu Aug 14th at 430p. Free.
Join Us for music and movement every second Thursday of the month!
Score the Fountain at the Brooklyn Museum (Crown Heights)
Thu Aug 14th 630p. Free.
We asked musicians and producers of all genres to create an original score to accompany our Jane and David Walentas Fountain in front of the Museum. We received a number of great entries, and submissions are now closed. Come enjoy the music in front of the fountain on August 14. This event is free.
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Ongoing
Marvel Universe LIVE! at Barclays Center (Prospect Heights)
Wed August 13th-Sunday August 17th various times. See website for schedule. Tickets $25 and up.
Marvel Universe LIVE! will captivate audiences with an authentic and original story that brings more than 25 Marvel characters together on one epic quest. The story is framed around the battle over the Cosmic Cube, the source of ultimate power and one of the most feared and coveted treasures in the Marvel Universe, that has been shattered into pieces by the Mighty Thor in order to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. With the pieces scattered across the globe, Thor’s villainous brother Loki devises a scheme to clone its powers, inciting a threat that could not only decimate Earth but also obliterate the Universe.
Theatreworks USA Presents: The Lightning Thief at Lucille Lortel Theatre (West Village)
Performances Monday July 21-Friday August 22nd at various times (no shows on Sat) See website for full schedule. Free. For ages 7y+
Let Theatreworks take you into a world with gods, monsters, and heroes! The Lightning Thief is a new musical adapted from the book, “Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief”, by Rick Riordan. With the rights provided by Twentieth Century Fox, and through a special arrangement with the Lucille Lortel Theatre, Theatreworks is excited to bring this new musical adaptation to children and families in New York, with book by Joe Tracz and music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki, choreographed by Sam Pinkleton and directed by Stephen Brackett. The Lightning Thief features Percy Jackson, the 12-year-old son of Poseidon, who gets pulled into an unfamiliar, mythological world full of treacherous encounters and challenges thrust upon him by the Greek Gods. Percy struggles with dyslexia and ADHD, coming to terms with a father he has never known, and solving the mystery of Zeus’ stolen lightning bolt, alongside his two best friends Grover and Annabeth. Since this is a free event please read the information on the website about how to get tickets.
Kids’ Discovery Stations at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Prospect Heights)
Tue-Sat 1030a-1230p now until August 29th in the Fragrance Garden. Free with garden admission.
Celebrate the Children’s Garden’s 100th anniversary with a special planting or craft every day for families. Drop by the Fragrance Garden to learn about amazing plants, meet our composting worms, and read garden stories. All programs are outdoors and canceled in rain or extreme temperatures; for day-of weather cancellation updates, call 718-623-7801.
Sandbox: Stories at Central Park (various playgrounds)
Starts Monday 28th 2-3p. Occurring every Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu thereafter, through August 14th. Free.
Be part of fun and fantastic stories told by Brennen Lowery and go on an adventure of the imagination! See website for full schedule.
Free Summer Kids Film Series at Chelsea Cinema
Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10a now until August 20th. Seating starts at 9a. Free.
Absolutely Free Admission! Seating limited to theater capacity; tickets issued on a first come-first served basis. Films and schedules subject to change without notice. August 12th & 13th: Mr. Peabody & Sherman
$1 Movies at NYC various locations
Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10a from July 1st – August 27th.
Family fun movies playing on Tuesdays & Wednesdays for the summertime. Admission to these movies during the Summer Movie Express is only $1. Tickets must be purchased at the theater and all movies start at 10:00 am. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Will Rogers Institute. Search for a theater in your area to see where the Summer Movie Express is playing. NYC locations: Regal Atlas Park Stadium 8 in Glendale NY, UA Kaufman Astoria Cinemas 14 & RPX inAstoria NY, UA Sheepshead Bay Stadium 14 IMAX & RPX in Brooklyn NY. August 12th & 13th: The Croods & Epic
Bessies’s Big Shot at Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre (Central Park)
M-Sun now until August 24th M-F 1030a and 12p,Wed 1030a, 12p, & 230p Sat-Sun 1p. Tickets: $7 children under 12y & $10 all others. For all ages. Based on the famed PuppetMobile show of the same name, this popular production makes its Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre debut! Directed by Bruce Cannon and co-written by Douglas Strich, Alexander Bartenieff and Bruce Cannon, this version of the beloved show will feature several new puppets in addition to new and extended scenes. It’s a bird … it’s a plane … no … it’s Bessie the cow! CPF’s original production, Bessie’s Big Shot, follows Bessie the cow’s dream of joining the circus. Can she lift more than Ziegfried, the strongest man in the world? Fly on a trapeze high above the crowd? Train Munson the Monkey? This variety show cheers Bessie on as she attempts the impossible and searches for her special talents.
Summer Hours at Jane’s Carousel (DUMBO)
Now until September 28th. Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays) 11a-7p. Tickets are $2.
Children age 3 and younger and those under 42” tall may ride free if accompanied by a paying adult. Multiple Ticket Discount: 12 Tickets – $20.00
Sandbox: Dance at Central Park (various playgrounds)
Occurring every Monday and Tuesday 11a-12n through August 12th. Free.
Shake it out! Take a break from the swings to learn new dance moves as musician Michael Wimberly plays live djembe beats can really move your feet to! Co-presented with the Museum for African Art. FREE! See website for full schedule.
Sandbox: Music at Central Park (various playgrounds)
Occurring every Wed, Thu & Fri through August 15th 11a-12n. Free.
March along to live music, learn about rhythms and melodies, and play percussion instruments with professional musicians from one of NYC’s premier brass quintets, Central Park Brass. See website for full schedule.
CMA: Hudson River Outpost at Pier 25 (Tribeca)
Every Tuesday & Thursday from now until August 28th 1-4p for ages 1-12y. Free. *Workshops are weather dependent. Please check the website for daily updates or give us a call at (212) 274-0986. At Pier 25 at N. Moore St. Make art along the waterfront in Hudson River Park! CMA is bringing a wide variety of free hands-on art making to Pier 25 throughout July and August in partnership with the Hudson River Park Trust. Each week will include activities for 1-12 year olds, including an individual mixed media project and a larger-scale collaborative project inspired by the unique waterfront.
Summer Water Play at the LeFrak Center at Lakeside
M-Sun now until September 1 (Labor Day) 10a-7p. Free
Starting Memorial Day, the LeFrak Center at Lakeside will transform its uncovered rink into the Park’s largest water play area for children. Free to the public, the water feature includes 41 jets that form clear streams of water that dance across the surface, so children can play while keeping cool on a hot summer day. At night, the fountains will be lit up for a spectacular display.
Summer Safety Event at the Jewish Children’s Museum (Crown Heights)
Tue July 1st- Sat Aug 30th. Monday – Thursday: 10a-4p & Sundays: 10a-530p. $13 General Museum Admission (ages 2+) includes all activities. Second annual safety event for kids this summer! Featuring a number of safety themed exhibits including a sun smart challenge and hydration activities. Children will have the opportunity to meet and be photographed with “community heroes – safety personnel” including policemen, fire fighters, and others (Sundays only). Drive through “Safety City”, a mini-city road course complete with traffic lights, pedestrian crosswalks and typical high street attractions along the “road”. Children will have to practice safe street behaviors both as drivers on pedal go-carts and as pedestrians, in order to be awarded a “Safety City” license.
Playtimes at Norman & Jules (Park Slope)
M-Sun various times see website for all the details. $12/first child, additional child $6. Package 10 for $108. Our backyard is intended for ages 6m to 6y. We do not offer drop-offs. Caregivers must be with their children at all times.
Sensory Room Family Hours at Brooklyn Children’s Museum (Crown Heights)
Tue-Sun July 1st-August 31st 2p-445p. Free with museum admission. Space is limited; availability on first come, first served basis.
Over, under, swing, and rock as you explore our newest space at BCM. Unlock doors on our Sensory Snake or relax and read on our fluff chair mountain This is an inclusive space that engages children of all abilities. This room provides a welcoming environment for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
Summer Art in the Park in Riverside Park (Morningside Heights)
M-F June 16th-August 22nd 10a-12n (excluding July 4th) 10a-12n. Free. At the Hippo Playground located at Riverside Drive & West 91st Street. For all ages. This popular summertime favorite will return to Hippo Playground this summer. Please join us each weekday for this enriching art program. The class will take place at the picnic tables in the playground. In the event of rain, the program will be held in the park house.
Victorian Garden at Wollman Rink (Central Park)
Everyday until Sun Sep 7th various times and admission & ride prices varies by day. See website. Enter park from 59th St. and 6th Avenue.
Victorian Gardens is a traditional family amusement park featuring one-of-a-kind handcrafted rides, games of chance, classic concessions, face painting and live entertainment.
Summer Meals at Brooklyn Public Library (various branches)
M-F now until August 29th 115-2p. Free. Some branches are closed on Monday See website for branches and days.
New York City’s annual Summer Meals Program, run by the New York City Department of Education and funded by the federal government, provides free meals to children and teens ages 18 and younger regardless of New York City residency. Free lunches will be served at the following 25 Brooklyn Public Library branches, Monday through Friday unless otherwise noted, from Friday, June 27 to Friday, August 29. Lunches are served from 1:15pm to 2:00pm in the libraries’ meeting rooms.
Art in the Park in Madison Square Park (Flatiron)
Tue-Sat 10a & 2p until October 17th. Free.
You can find Annie in the Police Officer Moira Ann Smith Playground, presenting fun and creative art activities. All Mad. Sq. Kids activities are free and open to the public! Drop by the playground and say hi to Annie. See the website for the art activity of the day.
Explore! in Madison Square Park (Flatiron)
Tue, Thu & Sat 10a-1230p until October 16th. Free.
The Mad. Sq. Kids: Explore! program lets you and your little ones learn about the park first hand by using fun, self-guided worksheets. Go on a scavenger hunt! Learn about local flora and fauna! Get to know our park monuments! Join our playground activities assistant in the Police Officer Moira Ann Smith playground to learn about today’s featured activities. See the website for the daily activities. *Adult supervision is required for all EXPLORE! activities.
Preschool Play at Wagner Park (Battery Park City)
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, now until Oct 29th, 2014 10am-12noon. Free.
Join other toddlers, parents and caregivers for interactive play on a grassy lawn. Toys, books, and play equipment provided. No sessions 10/14. Location just north of Historic Battery Park, off Battery Place.
Brooklyn Block Laboratory at Brooklyn Children’s Museum (Crown Heights)
Ongoing until August 31st 10a-5p. Free with museum admission.
Brooklyn Block Laboratory is a new 1,000 sq. ft. pop-up activity area that provides engaging hands-on learning experiences through block play. Children and families design and experiment with different building blocks, creating imaginative structures, stacking, sorting, and talking. Utilizing a curated selection of wood, foam, and magnetic blocks, families and teachers examine how children interact and speak during the building process.
Prospect Park Carousel Summer Hours
July 3rd-Sept 1st Thu–Sun: 12n–6p. $2 per ride, $9 for a book of 5 tickets.
Kick off spring with a ride on the Park’s beautiful 102 year-old carousel. Located in the Park’s “Children’s Corner,” the Carousel features 51 magnificently carved horses, a lion, a giraffe, a deer, and two dragon-pulled chariots. Carved in 1912 by Charles Carmel, one of the foremost carousel designers of the time, and restored by the Prospect Park Alliance in 1990, the Carousel promises that classic summertime amusement will be available for generations of fun. In addition, the Prospect Park Carousel is one of the few in the world that is wheelchair accessible.
Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs at the American Museum of Natural History (UWS)
Now until January 4, 2015 10a-545p. Free with General Admission Plus One
In the new exhibition Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs, rare fossils, life-size models, and hands-on interactives bring these ancient animals to life. Step back in time to see pterosaurs, including giants such as Tropeognathus mesembrinus,with a wingspan of more than 25 feet, and find out how they moved on land and in the air. Get a first-hand look at the rare pterosaur fossils that have helped paleontologists learn all that we know about these animals. In a virtual flight lab, use your body to pilot a pterosaur over a prehistoric landscape. Encounter the exceptional creatures that flew in the age of dinosaurs.
Dinosaur Safari: Mysteries Revealed at the Bronx Zoo
On going until November 4th 10a-5p. Admission included in total experience ticket price.
Dinosaur Safari: Mysteries Revealed! Nine new dinosaur species have been added this year including the deinonychus, prodohadros, stegosaurus, and edmontonia. Returning for the Dinosaur Safari: Mysteries Revealed, the ever-popular 40-foot long tyrannosaurus rex will send chills up the spines of Bronx Zoo adventurers. At the end of the experience, there is a field site that includes a fossil dig for children; a Tyrannosaurus rex photo-op; a paleontologist’s tent that includes a fossil museum; and an interactive robotic dinosaur that illustrates how the animatronics work.
Le Carrousel in Bryant Park (midtown)
Now until October. M-Sun 11a-8p. One ride: $3. Parents assisting children unable to ride solo will not be charged. Discount cards: buy a discounted card and enjoy 10 rides for $15.
Le Carrousel in Bryant Park, specially created to complement the park’s French classical style, is an homage to both European and American traditions. Its fourteen delightful animals, replicas of classic carousel creatures, revolve to the sounds of French cabaret music. The rounding boards, inspired by Bryant Park’s elegant baroque-style torchères along 40th Street, blend into the leafy canopy of the park’s plane trees.
Play Space Summer Schedule at Juguemos a Cantar South Slope
Mon-Fri now until August 29th 330-5p. $10 per visit / Sibling $2 per visit. Play passes also available.
Drop in play space. Ongoing activities during playtime. Thu 4p Sing with Ale.
Play Space Summer Schedule at Juguemos a Cantar North Slope
M-F 9a-12n now until August 15th. $10 per visit / Sibling $2 per visit. Play passes also available.
Drop in play space with activities: Mon: Let’s Paint Tue: 1030a Story Time, Wed: 9a-12p Arts & Crafts, Thu: 1030a sing with Ale, Fri 1030a Drum Circle.
Free Storytime at the Scholastic Store (SOHO)
Tuesdays, Wednesday & Thursdays at 11a for all ages. Join The Scholastic Storyteller for readings of all-time favorite children’s books or new releases from Scholastic! Perfect for babies and toddlers, these stories will spark imagination and fun in your budding bookworm. Stroller Entrance: 130 Mercer Street.
Open Play at The Learning Garden (Prospect Heights)
Mondays-Fridays 11a-6p. For 0-4y. Daily pass $12. Pass packages also available.
Our popular Open Play program is a time that offers a social learning environment for your children (ages 0-4) to grow and learn through creative play. With our space changing and growing every week, your little explorer will have lots to discover. Materials and activities are provided to engage you and your child while sparking their imagination.
To see all the events click here for the calendar!