Community Activities - Family Fun

snowflakeBrooklyn Public Library has many wonderful programs for young children at a neighborhood library near you. For listings, go to: http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/first5years/events/


    Marine Park – Salt Marsh Nature Center
    Location: Marine Park: Salt Marsh Nature Center, Marine Park (East 33rd Street and Avenue U)
    For more Information phone: (718) 421-2021
  • Saturday Night Live: Holiday Dance Celebration
    http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/marinepark/events/155412
    Saturday, December 13, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
    The holiday season is upon us and the Brooklyn Dance Company is here to spread holiday cheer! Join them for a holiday dance performance including dances from the Nutcracker.
  • Origami Ornaments
    http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/marinepark/events/157111
    Saturday, December 20, 2008, 1:00p.m.
    Join the Urban Park Rangers for an afternoon of creating holiday decorations using the ancient art of Japanese paper folding.
  • Children's Hour: Nature Scrapbooking
    http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/marinepark/events/157302
    Sunday, December 21, 2008, 1:00 p.m.
    Bring the kids to the salt marsh for an afternoon of creating nature-themed scrap books. All materials provided. Children 12 and under please.

    • Prospect Park - Audubon Center
  • Nature Babies http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/73737
    Mondays in December, 10 - 11:15 a.m. (to December 22, 2008)
    Kids sing songs, hear stories, and learn all about the natural world in this innovative program for tots and their caregivers.
    For 18 months – 3 years, and their caregivers. Registration required - call (718) 287-3400 x104 for more information. Drop-ins are also welcome ($20).
  • Nature Crafts http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/73355
    Saturdays and Sundays in December, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.,
    Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials.