Activities in October
Brooklyn 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/. Call your neighborhood library for a complete listing.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden - Fall Harvest Fest
http://www.bbg.org/edu/children/family.htmlExperience the stories and science of the fall harvest. Children will take home fall-inspired botanical crafts and plantings.
Tuesdays, October 6, 13, 20, 27, drop in 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Discovery Workshops (in Discover Garden)
Chile Pepper Fiesta
Saturday, October 3, drop in between 1:00 and 4:00 pm
Ghouls & Gourds
Sunday, October 25 - drop in between 12 noon and 3:30 p.m.
Prospect Park - Halloween events
http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/halloweenHalloween Haunted Walk and Carnival - Lookout Hill and Nethermead
Saturday, October 31, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Begin at Prospect Park Southwest and 16th St.
Are you brave enough to dare the creepy creatures of Lookout Hill? Zombies, wolfmen, and other scary characters are waiting for you! "Haunted Walk" is suitable for young children if accompanied by parents/guardians or older siblings. The Carnival on the Nethermead features games and treats.
Boo at the Zoo
Saturday, October 31 and Sunday November 1, 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Prospect Park Zoo
Go batty for Halloween with activities like face painting, craft making, encounters with "spooky" creatures and a trip through the Zoo’s legendary haunted barn. Free with Zoo admission.
Creepy Crawly Halloween
Saturday October 31 and Sunday November 1, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Audubon Center
Creatures like spiders and worms can be creepy but they are essential to a healthy environment. Get to know these “creepy-crawlies” and take home a craft!
Brooklyn Museum of Art - Arty Facts: Color
http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/calendar/index.php?event_type=For%20Kids%20and%20FamiliesSundays October 4, 11, 18, 25, 31, 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Rubin Lobby, 1st floor.
Explore how artists use color, and experiment with color in your own art.
Salt Marsh Nature Center – Marine Park Civic Association Annual Halloween Walk
http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/marinepark/events/173863Saturday, October 17, 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Marine Park: East 36 Street entrance of Salt Marsh Nature Center Trail.
Goblins and witches and Urban Park Rangers, oh my! It's time for our annual Halloween Walk. It's spook-tacular!
For more information call: 718.421.2021
Brooklyn Children’s Museum – Monster Mash Festival
http://www.brooklynkids.org/index.php/comingup/monstermashfestivalVisit the Museum for more than three weeks of special programs that explore traditional fall holidays from around the world, and of course, Halloween! Programs from October 7 to 29th are free with Museum admission.
Storyboo! Movie Time
Saturday, October 10, Sunday, October 11, Monday, October 12, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Ages 5 and under.
Animated harvest-time and Halloween films for younger children.
Wild Things Circle Time
Saturdays and Sundays, October 10, 11, 24, 25, 4:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Mondays, October 12, Friday, October 16, 4:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesdays and Thursday, Oct 14, 15, 28, 29, 4:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Enjoy a reading of Where the Wild Things Are and make some noise!
Monster Mash Party Days
Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31, 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Enjoy arts and crafts, costume parades, Horror Hospital (for older kids) and Wee Little Monsters (for preschoolers). Special admission tickets are required and advance purchase (beginning Oct. 7) is recommended.