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Thursday, October 15

Antiracist Family Day - Brooklyn Children's MuseumFREE

Antiracist Family Day - Brooklyn Children's Museum

Brooklyn Children's Museum Rooftop · Crown Heights

A Free Family Event Celebrating Diversity, Justice, and Community Brooklyn Public Library presents the sixth annual Antiracist Family Day , a free family event on the Brooklyn Children's Museum rooftop. Participants will learn about age-appropriate antiracist practices, including celebrating and affirming different races and identities, discussing justice and injustice, and modeling/providing ways young children can engage in activism. This year's activities include: Musical performance with Musiquita Book giveaways Justice Art Build Freedom to Read activities Storytime with BPL librarians Local Author book signing & activities Library Resources and Giveaways with BPL Librarians. Check out our recommended booklist below!

Up to age 5

Saturday, October 17

Ready, Set, Kindergarten!FREE

Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Brower Park Library · Crown Heights

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

Ages 3–5

Wednesday, October 21

Toddler Time: City's First Readers StorytimeFREE

Toddler Time: City's First Readers Storytime

Brower Park Library · Crown Heights

Join us for Toddler Time, a Storytime program aimed at walking children. We will be singing songs, learning rhymes, and reading books together. This Storytime is for toddlers who are walking. Storytime for babies who are not yet walking should attend Storytime at 11:15am! *This is a ticketed program. Tickets are required to attend and will be distributed at the front desk on a first come, first served basis starting at 10:00am. Child and Caregiver must be present to receive a ticket*

Ages 12 mo–3 yr
Babies and Books: City's First Readers StorytimeFREE

Babies and Books: City's First Readers Storytime

Brower Park Library · Crown Heights

Join us for Babies and Books, a Storytime program aimed at non walking children. We will be singing songs, learning rhymes, and reading books together. This Storytime is for babies who are not yet walking. Walking toddlers should attend the Storytime 10:30am! *This is a ticketed program. Tickets are required to attend and will be distributed at the front desk on a first come, first served basis starting at 10:00am. Child and Caregiver must be present to receive a ticket*

Ages 0–12 mo

Thursday, October 22

Bedtime StoriesstorytimeFREE

Bedtime Stories

Brower Park Library · Crown Heights

At Brower Park Library, come in your pajamas and enjoy an evening storytime for ages 3 to 8 years.

Ages 3–8

Saturday, October 24

Ready, Set, Kindergarten!FREE

Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Brower Park Library · Crown Heights

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

Ages 3–5

Wednesday, October 28

Toddler TimestorytimeFREE

Toddler Time

Brower Park Library · Crown Heights

Join us for Toddler Time, a Storytime program aimed at walking children. We will be singing songs, learning rhymes, and reading books together. This Storytime is for toddlers who are walking. Storytime for babies who are not yet walking should attend Storytime at 11:15am! *This is a ticketed program. Tickets are required to attend and will be distributed at the front desk on a first come, first served basis starting at 10:00am. Child and Caregiver must be present to receive a ticket*

Ages 12 mo–3 yr
Babies and BooksFREE

Babies and Books

Brower Park Library · Crown Heights

Join us for Babies and Books, a Storytime program aimed at non walking children. We will be singing songs, learning rhymes, and reading books together. This Storytime is for babies who are not yet walking. Walking toddlers should attend the Storytime 10:30am! *This is a ticketed program. Tickets are required to attend and will be distributed at the front desk on a first come, first served basis starting at 10:00am. Child and Caregiver must be present to receive a ticket*

Ages 0–12 mo

Saturday, October 31

Ready, Set, Kindergarten!FREE

Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Brower Park Library · Crown Heights

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

Ages 3–5

Thursday, November 5

Brainy Babies @ Brower Park LibraryFREE

Brainy Babies @ Brower Park Library

Brower Park Library · Crown Heights

At Brower Park Library, families enjoy stories and activities designed to encourage brain development and early learning practices. Each week we will read books, sing songs, and do fun activities that promote language development, social-emotional skills, and more. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to learn about community resources and connect with peer support networks. Each week, we explore a different theme: READING, TALKING, SINGING, PLAYING, MOVEMENT, and EMOTIONS. This is a ticketed event. Tickets will be distributed when we open at 10am. For more information visit bklynlib.org/brainybabies

Up to age 5
Brainy Babies @ Brower Park LibraryFREE

Brainy Babies @ Brower Park Library

Brower Park Library · Crown Heights

At Brower Park Library, families enjoy stories and activities designed to encourage brain development and early learning practices. Each week we will read books, sing songs, and do fun activities that promote language development, social-emotional skills, and more. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to learn about community resources and connect with peer support networks. Each week, we explore a different theme: READING, TALKING, SINGING, PLAYING, MOVEMENT, and EMOTIONS. This is a ticketed event. Tickets will be distributed when we open at 10am. For more information visit bklynlib.org/brainybabies

Up to age 5

Saturday, November 7

Ready, Set, Kindergarten!FREE

Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Brower Park Library · Crown Heights

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

Ages 3–5

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Kids In Motion: St. John's parkoutdoorFREE

Kids In Motion: St. John's park

St. John's Park · Crown Heights

The Kids In Motion programs engage children in active, outdoor play. An NYC parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games and more

Kids
Little Engineers: Mechanical Marvels (HP)From $210

Little Engineers: Mechanical Marvels (HP)

Harrington Park Public School · Crown Heights

Calling all aspiring engineers! Join us for an exciting expedition into the fascinating world of machines in our Little Engineers program. Through exciting projects and creative challenges, young learners will uncover the secrets that power machines. Guided by our instructors, students will design and build their own contraptions, experimenting with the principles of mechanics and engineering. From constructing miniature catapults to designing zip lines and building bridges, this course promises endless fun and discovery. Get ready to unleash your creativity, problem-solving skills, and engineering prowess in this thrilling adventure into the realm of machines!

Ages 4–7Course
Kids In Motion: St. John's parkoutdoorFREE

Kids In Motion: St. John's park

St. John's Park · Crown Heights

The Kids In Motion programs engage children in active, outdoor play. An NYC parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games and more

Kids
Play at BCM

Play at BCM

Brooklyn Children's Museum · Crown Heights

BCM is open for play! Come explore some of our most-loved exhibits, including toddler-favorite Totally Tots, the miniature shops of...

Kids
Mystery Crime Solvers: Science of Clues & Crime Scenes (HP)From $210

Mystery Crime Solvers: Science of Clues & Crime Scenes (HP)

Harrington Park Public School · Crown Heights

Budding detectives learn how to observe like pros! Students explore different types of clues,investigate mock crime scenes and practice noticing details that others might miss. Students will develop an understanding of forensic science, discovering how evidence is collected, analyzed, and used to piece together what really happened. This course emphasizes careful observation, critical thinking and asking the right questions to start any investigation. Each new mystery invites them to dig deeper, asking thoughtful questions, following leads, and piecing together clues to form smart evidence based conclusions. By the end, students won’t just see the world differently—they’ll be ready to tackle any mystery that comes their way!

Ages 8–12Course
I Am My Brother (IAMB) Awakening Rites of Passagetheater

I Am My Brother (IAMB) Awakening Rites of Passage

Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy · Crown Heights

This is the awakening stage of our Rites process designed to support, encourage, engage, celebrate, and nurture Brothers of African descent. The sessions are designed to encourage the young brothers through affirmative self-love,and creative exploration of African Diaspora Cultural development. · Session: 2026 - 2027 · Meets 37 times this term.

Ages 6–937-week course
Sisters in Sisterhood (SIS) Awakening Rites of Passagetheater

Sisters in Sisterhood (SIS) Awakening Rites of Passage

Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy · Crown Heights

This is the awakening stage of our Rites process designed to support, encourage, engage, celebrate, and nurture Sisters of African descent. The sessions are designed to encourage the young sisters through affirmative self-love and creative exploration of African Diaspora Cultural development. · Session: 2026 - 2027 · Meets 37 times this term.

Ages 6–937-week course
Harvest Home Brower Park Farm StandoutdoorFREE

Harvest Home Brower Park Farm Stand

Harvest Home Brower Park Farm Stand · Crown Heights

Harvest Home Brower Park Farm Stand is an open-air farmers market at Prospect Place & Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn. Hours: Thu 8am-3pm. Season: May 14-November 19. Free to visit — no ticket and no registration. SNAP/EBT is accepted here. Listed by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (data.ny.gov farmers' market directory).

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