Weekday Events for October 27th-30th in Brooklyn & NYC!

Hi everyone,

Hope you enjoyed the weekend and excited to keep celebrating Halloween all week!

This week there are fun Halloween events at the libraries like the Toddler Halloween Dance at the Central Brooklyn Public Library, Alden Moves Dance Theater’s 3rd Annual Monster Mash at the Cortelyou Branch and a Halloween Party at the Brooklyn Heights Public Library!  Also happening this week is Masterpiece Mondays at The Jewish Museum, Tinkergarten has a Create a Creature Drop-In class in Prospect Park, Child’s Play NY’s Halloween Acting Class at Yoga People and kids can create Halloween Trick O Treat Bags at Carroll Park!

This is the first week of Ice Skating at Lakeside in Prospect Park, and the last week of Dinosaur Safari: Mysteries Revealed at the Bronx Zoo and of Hansel and Gretel’s Halloween Adventure at The Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre!

Be sure to check the calendar to find more drop ins and events happening in Brooklyn & NYC this week!  Remember to like us on Facebook for last minute events and news!

Have a great week!

Deirdre (mom to O & C)

Monday October 27th

Toddler Halloween Dance at Brooklyn Central Public Library (Prospect Heights)
Mon Oct 27th 1030a-1115a.  Free.  Dweck Center.
Join us for a Halloween dance party for the toddler crowd. Come in costume!

Ghostly Fabric Sculptures at the Children’s Museum of the Arts (South Village)
Mon Oct 27th 230p-445p.  For ages 5+.  Free with museum admission.
To celebrate the Halloween season, young artists will create small fabric ghosts and ghostly fabric sculptures, by shaping and binding fabric and lace. They can draw faces or designs on the fabric and suspend them as moblie-like hanging art. At the end of the workshop, they will have their own unique Halloween decorations to hang at home!

Masterpiece Mondays at The Jewish Museum (UES)
Mon Oct 27th & every other Monday 330-430p.  Free with Museum admission.  For ages 4-7y.
Explore the galleries with sketching, art activities and more in this fun afternoon series.  Oct 27th:  Symbols & Signs

For more fun Monday events click here!

Tuesday October 28th
ALDEN MOVES Dance Theater’s 3rd Annual Monster Mash at Brooklyn Public Library (Cortelyou Branch)
Tue Oct 28th 230p For 3-4y with caregivers, 330p for 5-6y, 430p for 7-9y.  Space limited.  Registration required.  See link for details/registration.  Under Alden’s animated direction, children ages 3-9 will get into the Addams Family groove and go home with impressive party tricks for Halloween treating. All dance programs incorporate infectious music and fanciful explorations of rhythm, movement quality, and space–and the mini performance at the end of this Halloween party will be a real scream!  Space is limited so advanced registration is required for both the 3-4 year old and 5-6 year old classes (only children need be registered for the 3-4 year old section).

Tinkergarten Drop-In: Create a Creature in Prospect Park
Tue Oct 28th 330-5p.  For ages 3-5y.  $32/per child.
Our Park is full of brilliantly colored and shaped objects this time of year, giving young explorers endless ways to create and imagine.  Kids and adults who joining our Create a Creature class will work with Beth to use their imaginations and nature treasures to transform into their own forest creatures and enjoy the play and adventures that follow…and just in time for Halloween! We can’t wait!  Class will meet just inside the entrance to Prospect Park Entrance at Third Street and Prospect Park West and will end only a 5 minute walk from there.  Class is limited to 10 children and will be rescheduled only in the case of heavy rain or thunderstorms.  Materials included in class fee.

Child’s Play NY’s: Halloween Acting Class at Yoga People (Brooklyn Heights)
Tue 330-430p  $25/family.  For ages 3-6y.  Reserve your spot here.
Come in Costume…Leave in Character!  Our annual Halloween Acting Class is an amazing way to get ready for Halloween!  We take delight in creating the world of our special characters.  Through our unique theater games, kids find their new voices, bodies and learn about the way they interact with one another. We will read a special Halloween story, create magical witch brews and of course do the Monster Mash!  A one-of-a-kind way to get into the Halloween spirit and get ready to Trick-or-Treat in character!

For more fun Tuesday events click here!

Wednesday October 29th

Kids Create: Halloween’s Trick O Treat Bags at Carroll Park
Wed Oct 29th 10a-4p.  Free.
Join the fun!  Decorate Halloween’s Trick O Treat Bags at Carroll Gardens park with Katheen the Park Lady and the children’s librarian for Carroll Gardens Branch.

Spooky Yoga StoryTime! at Karma Kids Yoga (West Village)
Wednesday, October 29th at 11:30am. Free!
Don’t miss our 12th annual Halloween-themed StoryTime class! In celebration of Halloween, we’ll ready spooky stories (not too spooky), and emphasize Wolf, Bat, Spider, Goblin, Pumpkin, Witch, Wizard, Ghost, Cat and other fun holiday poses. Be sure to wear your costume and expect some Halloween surprises, including…GLOW-IN-THE-DARK!

Free Seminar for Expectant Parents at Mount Sinai Brooklyn Heights Medical Group
Wed Oct 29th 615-745p.  Free.  On the 17th floor.  Register: email raronov@brooklynheightsmg.org OR mmessinger@brooklynheightsmg.org
Drs. Meridith Messinger and Rita Aronov from Mt Sinai Brooklyn Heights Pediatrics would like to invite those interested to attend another one of our FREE seminars “What You Need to Know When You Bring Your Newborn Home” which will take place on Wednesday, October 29th, at our medical facility. We will focus on breastfeeding, sleep, and common medical concerns specifically relevant to the first days and weeks of the baby’s life.  This is a practical discussion addressing a variety of situations that arise often in the first few days of having a new baby at home, and many prior participants have found it to be quite helpful. There will be ample time for questions. A quick tour of our state-of-the-art facility will be available to those interested.

For more fun Wednesday events click here!

Thursday October 30th

Gravesend Inn Haunted Hotel (Downtown Brooklyn)
Thursday Oct 30th 10a-3p.  $5 for students (with ID) and group admission, $8 for general sales.  Location:  Voorhees Theatre, 186 Jay Street (north of Tillary), Brooklyn, NY.  Theatreworks’ high-tech haunted hotel, the Gravesend Inn, returns again this year. Produced by Theatreworks, City Tech’s resident theatrical troupe with design, construction, and operating support provided by students and faculty of the College’s nationally unique Entertainment Technology Department, this theme-park-quality Halloween attraction has been thrilling children and adults alike since 1999.  To reserve tickets click here.

Halloween Party at Brooklyn Heights Public Library
Thu Oct 30th 4-530p.  Free.
Wear your costume to the library and get a special treat!  We will have fun activities and crafts celebrating one of our favorite days of the year!

Haunted Gingerbread House Workshop at Taste Buds Kitchen (Chelsea)
Thu Oct 30th 4-5p.  For ages 2-8y with caregiver.  $75
Bring your spooky chef and get creative decorating your very own Haunted House with unlimited candy and icing in this special parent/child Halloween workshop. With orange frosted roofs and candy corn windows, you and your creative chef will love the endless decorating options as you work together to design and decorate their very own masterpiece. Enjoy cheerful spookily tunes and experience quality family time as you celebrate the season with this creative workshop! Costumes welcome.

For more fun Thursday events click here!

Ongoing

Costume Creation for Halloween at Private Picassos Pop-Up Art Studio
Sun Oct 26th-Fri Oct 31st  9a-6p.  Prices vary per project and material.
Need some help making your child’s Halloween costume truly unique? Stop by all week long for inspiration, special art materials and a helping hand from our trained staff!

Spooky-Sweet Halloween Workshop at Chocolate Works (Brooklyn Heights)
Mon Oct 27th & Tue Oct 28th 430-530p.  $30 per child (plus tax).  Drop off event.  To reserve your spot call 718-564-6565 or email eventplanner@chocolateworks.com. Come dressed in your costume and join us for our special Haunted Trick or Treat Workshop!  Your child will get to mold and decorate their very own spooky treat and take a lil’ dip in our flowing chocolate fountain.

Ice Skating at Lakeside in Prospect Park
Starting Oct 25th Tue-Thu 11a-6p, Fri 11a-8p, Sat 10a-9p and Sun 10a-6p.  Prices are as follows: skating admission (Wednesday–Friday) $6, (Weekends and Holidays) $8, skate rentals $6.  Ice Skating has returned to Lakeside in Prospect Park. With two spectacular 16,000 sq. ft. rinks (one covered and one open-air) seamlessly connected by an ice bridge, beautiful views of Prospect Park Lake, and indoor/outdoor dining at Bluestone Cafe; Lakeside is the perfect way to spend a day or night. Enter Prospect Park at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Lincoln Road.

WEE Arts Drop-in Session at the Children’s Museum of the Arts (South Village)
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:45 AM-12 PM, $25 per family ($20 for members).  Want to stay longer? General admission is just $6 per person after drop-in.  Music time! Story time! Art time! Join CMA’s WEE teaching artists for an art-filled drop-in session before we open our doors to the public. Parent and/or caregivers are required to join and we encourage family collaboration throughout the class. No sign up required.

More Than Meets the “I” at Brooklyn Children’s Museum (Crown Heights)
Now until Jan 19th Tu-Sun and holiday Mondays.  For all ages.  Free with museum admission
Exploring the new frontiers of biology, health, robotics & technology!  Brooklyn Children’s Museum is excited to introduce young scientists to a number of interactive exhibits that inspire learning through a variety of topics including photomicrography, molecular biology, nanotechnology, robotics, and 3D printing. Join us and discover the amazing micro-world that exists beyond what we can see with our naked eyes. Find out how our new knowledge of science helps make the world a better place.
See website for more information.

Playgroup at Bija Kids (Clinton Hill)
Mon-Thu now until May 29th 330-5p.  For ages 0-3y.  Drop-in – $15 first child/$7 additional child or 10 pack/10 visits $120 (expires 3m from purchase).  Take Refuge at Bija Playgroup When the Weather Turns!  After a nap and lunch, but before bath and dinner, come to hang out and play with other 0-3 year olds at Bija​. With parents or caregivers present, little ones explore puzzles, instruments, books, and plush toys in a warm, safe, and enriching environment. One our our dynamic teachers leads an enrichment activity each afternoon. Expect bubbles, parachute, paint, and more!  Parents and caregivers must remain onsite.

Daily Storytime at The Scholastic Store (SOHO)
Tue-Thu at 11a.  Free.
The Scholastic Storyteller brings stories to life every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11a!

Hansel and Gretel’s Halloween Adventure at The Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre
Wed Oct 1st-Sat Nov 1st various times.  See website for times.Ticket prices are: $7/children under 12, $10/all others.  Show is recommended for children ages 3–9y.  Hansel and Gretel’s Halloween Adventure kicks off on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 and will run through Saturday, November 1, 2014.  Hansel and Gretel’s Halloween Adventure picks up where the original Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre production leaves off; with the pair’s pet swan Samantha flying the children back to their humble home after their wild escapade in the forest.  Safely back at home during the Halloween season; Hansel and Gretel experience the most vivid dreams where Central Park and the Belvedere Castle serve as the backdrop for a magical explosion of music, dance and exciting encounters with a host of lovable characters. The brother and sister team once again embark on an adventure where beautiful mermaids, adorable monsters, swashbuckling pirates, charming vampires and a fabulous witch all intertwine for one unforgettable Halloween night in New York City.  See website for additional dates and times.

Play Space Fall Schedule at Juguemos a Cantar North Slope
M-F 9a-12n now until December 19th.  $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: 10a-1045a Shake it up Baby Percussion w/Annie, Thu: 1030a Sing Along with Ale, Fri 1030a Drum Circle. (also M, W, F 9a-12n at the South Slope location)

Sensory Room Family Hours at Brooklyn Children’s Museum (Crown Heights)
Tuesdays, Thursdays 3-445p & Saturdays & Sundays 2-445p. For all ages.  Included in the price of admission.
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). Space is limited; availability on first come, first served basis.

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.

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.

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 2nd 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.

To see all the events click here for the calendar!