Afterschool Ready Set Kindergarten Series

Japanese Storytime

Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM

Central Library, Youth Wing · Prospect Park

Join us for stories and songs in Japanese! 日本語で絵本や紙芝居の読み聞かせ、手遊び、わらべ唄を楽しむおはなし会です。お子様と一緒にご参加ください。

Saturday Storytime

Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM

Central Library, Youth Wing · Prospect Park

Enjoy songs, rhymes and stories in the Youth Wing's First Five Years area! For ages birth through five.

Storytime

Mon, Nov 2 · 10:30 AM

Central Library, Youth Wing · Prospect Park

Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes in the Youth Wing's First Five Years area! For children birth to 5 years and participating caregivers.

Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Mon, Nov 2 · 3:30 PM

Central Library · Prospect Park

In this special seven-session reading readiness series, families enjoy stories & activities designed to encourage the development of early learning practices, rooted in the Science of Reading. Exploring literacy, science, & math through music, stories, art, & play will help you & your child get ready for school! Families will receive free materials to continue the learning and fun at home. For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Haunted Carousel

Fri, Oct 30 · 12:00 PM

Prospect Park — Children's Corner · Prospect Park

Don’t be scared when you see the haunted carousel! Take a spin on the spooky ride to your favorite Halloween jams at the beloved Prospect Park Carousel. Children’s Corner, $3 per ride; $13 for a book of 5 tickets; Free with Prospect Park Alliance Family Supporter membership or higher. Join the Alliance at the Family Supporter level and your family (up to 4 people) will receive unlimited rides on the Carousel for a full year!

Creepy Crawly Halloween

Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM

Prospect Park — Audubon Center at the Boathouse · Prospect Park

Take a second look at the creatures that give you the creeps, you may find you like them! Participate in fun activities and experiments that will make your spine tingle at Prospect Park Alliance’s Creepy Crawly Halloween. Nature Detective, 10 am–4 pm What creepy, crawly and curious creatures are hiding in Prospect Park? Borrow a sketchbook and observation guide, then explore indoors and outdoors for spiders, bats, insects, plants, and other wild discoveries. Look closely, sketch what you find, and uncover the mysteries of nature hiding all around you. Owl Pellet Dissection, 11 am–2pm Participants will have the opportunity to pick apart owl pellets, masses of undigested parts of food that owl species occasionally regurgitate! Nature Chef’s Surprise!, 12–3 pm Our nature chef has some tasty treats for you to try that are delicious, nutritious, and crunchy! Take a nibble and earn a special certificate and boasting button. Learn how this mystery treat is a sustainable alternative protein source that has nutritional benefits. Creepy Crawly Walk, 1–2 pm + 3–4pm Participants will search for Prospect Park’s creepy residents and explore the park.

Fall Family Story Time

Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM

Brooklyn Botanic Garden · Prospect Park

Halloween Family Day at the Brooklyn Museum

Sat, Oct 31 · 11:30 AM

Brooklyn Museum · Prospect Park

Brooklyn Museum hosts a Halloween celebration inspired by Art of Manga and Mika Ninagawa: Feel the Flow(ers), with art, music, movement, treats, and creative adventures for the whole family.