Pumpkin and Apple picking at the Y tomorrow.

Here's another Fall activity to add the the list.  The Dodge YMCA on Atlantic Avenue is having a pumpkin patch and apple picking celebration tomorrow, Saturday, October 27th 12pm-3pm.  No it's not a field trip, they'll be doing it in their gymnasium (pictured above).  It's $7 per child and they'll have tons of activities, such as bouncy house, musical games, face painting, cotton candy, balloon animals, and arts and crafts.  Each child can also pick out one pumpkin and four apples.  There is always a nice turnout for these YMCA events.  Should be fun.

Carroll Gardens Library Events.

There are some great weekly kids events at Carroll Gardens Branch library.  They have their story time for babies on Monday mornings 10:30, Toddler Time Wednesday mornings at 10:30, and for the older kids they have Book Adventures (below).  They also have art programs.  The last Monday of the month is an all ages drop-in session between 2 and 5pm and every Friday at 1pm they have a 2 year old and up art class.  These are all very popular, especially in the winter. The most popular, Toddler Time, has parents and caregivers going to the library as early at 10 AM to get tickets, any later and you're out of luck.  We were told by the relatively new children's librarian, Juana Flores, that she has been trying to expand the children's programs and we can expect an extra Toddler Time added to the schedule Wednesdays at 1pm. 

Toy Museum on Smith!

The Toy Museum of NY is now located at 180 Smith Street.  This place looks really cute and perfect for the family neighborhood.  They not only have the museum part of the space but they also have classes, including a theater class, plays, and birthday parties.  Although, they were said to have moved in a couple of months ago, a lot of people in the neighborhood weren't aware, probably because they have a second floor space above Ecopolis Cafe.  Well their signs are out and we'll be visiting soon!

Carroll Park Kids Band Series

                                                                             Photograph: Jill Hoffman

Last summer Carroll Park had quite a turn out for the kids band series they had (as you can see in the photo above taken from timeoutnewyorkkids.com) and it'll probably be no different this year.  It was really a lot of fun.  Kids seemed to really enjoy it as they danced up near the stage area and they had snacks (popcorn!) and bevs too.  Not sure what concessions, if any, will be going on this year but we do have the band line up below.

ANNOUNCING OUR 2012 SEASON

Saturday, June 23, 2012
 Karen K and the Jitterbugs, in collaboration with PS 58
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Astrograss, in collaboration with PS 32

Saturday, August 25, 2012
Key Wilde and Mr. Clarke, in collaboration with Cobble Hill Playgroup
Saturday, September 29, 2012
The Deedle Deedle Dees, in collaboration with PS 29

Ahoy Young Pirates!

This is the coolest sounding event held at the library yet.  It's all about pirates.  In case you can't read the flyer, here's the info.  It's this Friday, May 11th between 4 and 5pm in the basement of the Carroll Gardens Library at Union and Clinton.  Kids 6 and up can participate in a treasure hunt and work on crafts like making pirate hats and decorating treasure chests.  Sounds like fun.  Head on down with your kids, nieces, nephews, or neighbors kids on Friday.

Halloween is coming!!! Part 4

Our last blog about Halloween events is here and we have a very kid-friendly event that sounds like a lot of fun. It's the Families First Halloween Party (250 Baltic Street) and it's on Sunday, October 30th from 9:30AM-12:30 pm, so if you went to a spooky late-night party the night before this one is not for you. For all you other folks who don't have the luxury of sleeping in because your alarm clock, which is one or more children jumping on you, will be going off well before this party starts, it should be a fun time. $10 per family or $8 for members will get you in. And once you're there you and the kids can partake in pumpkin decorating, halloween-themed crafts, on-the-spot photos of your costumed child (which you can take home for $10). They will also have snacks, goodie bags, and sing-along/story time. Please RSVP at 718-237-1862 or info@familiesfirstbrooklyn.org.

We hoped we helped give you some ideas for what to do this weekend. Have fun everyone and Happy Halloween!!!!!!!