Shabbat for Tots - Union Temple
Through December 28, 2012 - Brooklyn
Singing, dancing, and a little Hebrew for toddlers, preschoolers, and their adult guests. Led by Yoshie - kids' favorite!
Rite of Summer Classical Music Festival - Governors Island
September 03, 2012 - New York
Todd Reynolds, the violinist and composer and educator and technologist, appears at Rite of Summer. This performance should be very fun, as Reynolds is a musical adventurer, and hardly the kind of guy who simply stands there bowing out some Bach!
Bike and Roll's Free Bike Monday - Governors Island
September 03, 2012 - New York
Enjoy the day off and fruits of your labor with free, hour-long bike rentals.
West Indian American Day Parade/Carnival - Eastern Parkway
September 03, 2012 - Prospect Heights
Tons of food vendors, parade floats, calypso and soca rhythms, and costumery make the West Indian American Day Carnival a vital NYC Labor Day tradition.
Dog Photo Contest - Brooklyn Public Library, Clinton Hill Branch
September 04, 2012 - Clinton Hill
Enter a photo of your dog in this contest. If he or she wins, you'll get lots of gifts...and lots of love! Come in for information and details on how to enter. The winner will be announced during the week of National Dog Week, September 23-30.
Movies for Kids - Brooklyn Public Library, Kensington branch
September 04, 2012 - Kensington
Come in from the heat and enjoy a movie in the cool, cool library! Movie title to be determined.
Babies and Books - Brooklyn Public Library, Kings Highway branch
September 04, 2012 - Gravesend
Babies and toddlers hear some stories and socialize.
Preschool Story Time - Brooklyn Public Library, Flatlands branch
September 05, 2012 - Marine Park
Toddlers and pre-k children hear stories.
Arts and Crafts - Brooklyn Public Library, Sheepshead Bay branch
September 05, 2012 - Sheepshead Bay
Kids create their own unique artworks.
Toddler Time - Brooklyn Public Library, Eastern Parkway branch
September 06, 2012 - Crown Heights
Toddlers can hear stories, rhymes, songs, and socialize with other toddlers.
Youth Tech Time - Brooklyn Public Library, Brownsville branch
September 06, 2012 - Brownsville
Teens and tweens use computers for games, lessons, and homework help.
Cancer Support Group - New York Methodist Hospital
September 06, 2012 - Brooklyn
NYM hosts a cancer support group. Call to register (required).
Astronomy - Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1
September 06, 2012 - DUMBO/Brooklyn Heights
Join astronomers as they guide your eyes across the sky and the wonders of astronomy are revealed. Look for the telescopes on the Pier 1 promenade.
Board Games for Teens - Brooklyn Public Library, Homecrest branch
September 07, 2012 - Homecrest
Teens unplug from electronic games to enjoy some good old board games. Just say "yes" to chess!
Freestyle Fridays - Brooklyn Public LIbrary, Bushwick branch
September 07, 2012 - Bushwick
Teens can hang out, do homework, use laptops, play video games, and learn about technology.
Open House Weekend! - Dancewave
September 07, 2012 - Park Slope
This open house for the renown dance studio features fall preview classes, trial classes, scholarship auditions and more. Try out a class. If you like it, sign up! Classes include ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, creative movement, and more.
Family Movie Night - Moxie Spot
September 07, 2012 - Brooklyn Heights
The Moxie Spot combines its comfy food with a program of short movies and a family-friendly feature. Check website for movie titles.
Story Time with Jordan - Powerhouse Arena
September 07, 2012 - DUMBO
Powerhouse Arena's resident children's literature authority, Jordan Neilsen, reads some of the store's famous kids books.
Open House Weekend! - Dancewave
September 08, 2012 - Park Slope
This open house for the renown dance studio features fall preview classes, trial classes, scholarship auditions and more. Try out a class. If you like it, sign up! Classes include ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, creative movement, and more.
Archery - Marine Park
September 08, 2012 - Marine Park
Trained urban park rangers teach the safe and proper way to draw a bow and shoot an arrow.
Butterfly Exploration - Blue Heron Park
September 08, 2012 - Staten Island
Observe and learn about the butterflies alike and flittering in Blue Heron Park. How many kinds are there?
T.E.A.L. Walk - Prospect Park Bandshell
September 08, 2012 - Park Slope
September is National Ovarian Cancer awareness month. Come and show your support by walking the Prospect Park loop and raising money toward research for this deadly disease.
Open House Weekend! - Dancewave
September 09, 2012 - Park Slope
This open house for the renown dance studio features fall preview classes, trial classes, scholarship auditions and more. Try out a class. If you like it, sign up! Classes include ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, creative movement, and more.
Revolutionary Staten Island - Conference House Park
September 09, 2012 - Staten Island
Explore one of Staten Island's Revolutionary War landmarks on this walking tour.
Sunday Family Bingo Night - The Moxie Spot
September 09, 2012 - Brooklyn Heights
Small prizes for the winners. Break out some of Moxie Spot's board games, too.
Hands Across the Sand - Coney Island Beach
September 09, 2012 - Brooklyn
Carter Van Pelt from WKCR has prepared a killer lineup of talented selectors this year. and we're excited to see some legends of Reggae music come out to jam. It's an all-ages dance party with great selectors (DJs) and live acts.
Preschool Story Time with RIF - Brooklyn Public Library, Windsor Terrace branch
September 10, 2012 - Brooklyn
Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs. Earn free books through RIF.
Lego Time - Brooklyn Public Library, Leonard branch
September 10, 2012 - Williamsburg
Kids can unleash their imaginations using Lego.
Preschool Story Time with RIF - Brooklyn Public Library, Windsor Terrace branch
September 10, 2012 - Brooklyn
Preschoolers, ages 3-5, enjoy stories and songs. First RIF is offered at this program.
BWAC Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition: Perpetual Energy - Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1
Through September 15, 2012 - DUMBO/Brooklyn Heights
The Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition presents Perpetual Energy, a group show that features sculpture from some of Brooklyn's finest fine artists.
CMA's Free Art Island Outpost - Governors Island
Through September 23, 2012 -
With a programming emphasis for children ages 1-12 years, participants can choose from a variety of hands on art projects and art-viewing experiences, including artist-led workshops, self-guided art stations, large collaborative projects, sound design, animation, podcasting, and more.
Additionally, select artwork from CMA's permanent collection of over 2,000 pieces of children's artwork will be on display in building 14 and select children's made films from the unique Media Lab collection will be screened in building 11.
Each day a guided workshop will accompany the collection exhibit and film screening to further enrich the art and film viewing.
Weekend Family Programs - Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 6
Through September 29, 2012 - Brooklyn Heights
Come explore the wonders of Pier 6 and Main Street with Brooklyn Bridge Park's playground associates, who lead educational based activities. Different themes each weekend.
Nature's Helpers - Prospect Park Audubon Center
Through September 30, 2012 - Flatbush
Spend some time outside enjoying nature while helping to keep the Park clean. Families are encouraged to come and take a tour of the Park and its waterways and help keep it tidy along the way. Gloves, garbage bags, and trash grabbers will be provided.
Race Around the Farmyard - Lefferts Historic House
Through September 30, 2012 - Flatbush
Get out and get moving in the yard at Lefferts Historic House. The whole family can participate in potato sack races, spoon races, stilts, and other old-fashioned games.
Kayaking - Governors Island
Through September 30, 2012 - New York
Enjoy some free kayaking. Lifejackets are mandatory.
Revolutionary Garden - Fort Greene Park
Through October 31, 2012 - Brooklyn
Come visit and volunteer at a recreated revolutionary war-era garden, curated and built by Daly Clement, a professional gardener and educator. Email Clement to RSVP at daly@fortgreenepark.org.
Nature on the Go - Prospect Park Audubon Center
Through November 30, 2012 - Flatbush
Kids have fun out in nature by playing animal charades, pretending to be a bat trying to catch a moth, or joining in many other fun and active nature games that teaches them about the nature around us. Led by a park naturalist.
Diabetes Self-Management Workshop - New York Methodist Hospital
Through November 30, 2012 - Midwood
This workshop provides helpful information for managing and living with diabetes. Call to register (required).
Toddler Time - Brooklyn Public Library, Kings Bay branch
Through December 03, 2012 - Homecrest
Babies and toddlers hear stories, sing songs and rhymes, and play.
Check out these free and low-cost family and children's theater performances playing the week of September 3 in Brooklyn. See if your favorite play or musical will be in town and get all the details on the performance, or just browse the theater listings to find a fun new show that your family can go see together. In the warmer months, you may also find outdoor concerts and performances, including outdoor movies. Whether you live in Brooklyn or will just be visiting during the week of September 3, you'll find plenty of entertainment in the theaters. For more free and low-cost upcoming family and children's events in Brooklyn, go to our 
