Top Things to Do with Kids in Brooklyn this January

Want fun and low-cost things to do with your kids in Brooklyn? Get all the details on the best local events for kids and families happening in January, from Clifford on stage to MLK Day events, Winnie the Pooh's birthday party, a Chinese New Year celebration, and some rocking kiddie concerts.

Holiday Mashup: Happy Hanumas in Brooklyn

A Brooklyn dad of two tells how his dual-faith household celebrates both Christmas and Hanukkah.

Top Things to Do with Kids in Brooklyn - December 2011

Looking for fun and low-cost kids' events in Brooklyn? We've hand-picked the best things to do this December from our full calendar of events, including holiday shows like "The Nutcracker" and "A Christmas Carol," more holiday events for kids and families, Suzi Shelton in concert, improv puppet theater for kids and adults, and classic cartoons on the big screen.

Best Things to Do with Kids in Brooklyn - November 2011

Looking for fun and low-cost things to do with your kids this November in Brooklyn? We've hand-picked the best events from our calendar, including some rockin' kids' concerts and shows, family movie screenings, Thanksgiving-themed events, and the not-to-be-missed annual Children's Book Fair at the Brooklyn Museum.

Meet the Editor: Michael Bieber

Introducing Michael Bieber, Brooklyn Calendar Editor

Top 4 October Events for Kids in Brooklyn

Find fun and free things to do with kids in Brooklyn this October, including a spicy fiesta in Crown Heights, the annual Atlantic Antic street fair, a fundraising run for the Wildlife Conservation Society in Coney Island, and a colorful and cultural display of acrobatics in Flatbush.

Best Halloween Events for Kids in Brooklyn

Our Brooklyn editor, a dad of two, gives his top recommendations for kids' Halloween events and activities in the borough, including Ghouls and Gourds in Crown Heights, a weekend of Halloween fun in Prospect Park, and a festive Halloween fair in Fort Greene.

Comcast Now Offers Internet Essentials to Low-Income Families

Comcast's new Internet Essentials provides low-income families with affordable Internet service and netbook computers.

September 11 Memorial Events in Brooklyn

Commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with these family-appropriate memorial events in the Brooklyn area, including the Run to Remember on Governors Island, a spiritual concert at Church of Saint Ann, and a family art project at Wave Hill in the Bronx.

Top Things to Do with Kids in Brooklyn - September 2011

We've handpicked the best things to do with kids in Brooklyn from our September 2011 calendar. Check out this month's best events, including the annual Brooklyn Book Festival, a kids' film festival on Governors Island, the Richmond County Fair on nearby Staten Island, a fundraising walk for Prospect Park, and the Urban Parent Expo in Brooklyn Heights.

What to Do with Kids in Brooklyn: July 2011 Family Events

We've rounded up the best July events for kids and families in Brooklyn. Find fun things to do throughout the month.

June NYC Family Outing: Exploring Science on Governors Island

In June, Governors Island will host the World Science Festival's "Science on Site: Explorations of Governors Island," where urban explorers can learn about the natural world in one of the city's hidden oases.

A new website allows parents of New York City's public school children to locate affordable housing near the city's outstanding public schools.

Brooklyn Family Events: Top Picks for June

Check out some great family events happening this June in Brooklyn.

New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn is looking for volunteers to commit to 150 hours of service within a six-month span.

DanceAfrica 2011 at BAM: Viva Cuba!

DanceAfrica 2011 goes Afro-Cuban with a program titled "Expressions and Encounters: African, Cuban, and American Rhythms."

Brooklyn May Calendar Highlights: Family Activities

Check out some great events for children and families happening this May in Brooklyn, including kid-friendly shows, Mother's Day events, and outdoor activities.

NYC's Japan Society Accepting Contributions for Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami Victims

The Japan Society has created a relief fund and is now accepting contributions to aid the thousands of victims affected by the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami.

Brooklyn April Calendar Highlights: Activities for Kids and Families

Check out what's happening in Brooklyn this April. We've rounded up some of the best events for children and families, including an Easter egg hunt, Earth Day activities, and kid-friendly shows.

March for Babies in the New York Metro Area

The March for Babies presents the perfect opportunity to get moving with your family — and teach them a little something about giving back in the process. Find a March happening in your area this spring.

Family Outing: Ladysmith Black Mambazo Performs at Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts

Ladysmith Black Mambazo, a South African-based vocal group, brings its cultural heritage to audiences in Brooklyn this March.

Brooklyn Calendar Highlights: March Events for Families

Check out our top picks for family events this March in Brooklyn, including family-friendly concerts and shows, plus celebration activities for Women's History Month and Dr. Seuss's birthday.

Family Outing: 2011 BAMkids Film Festival

Every year, Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) adds to its repertoire of brilliance with the BAMkids Film Festival, two days and evenings of short and feature-length cinema aimed at the younger set, but of an artistic caliber so high that parents enjoy the show, too. Check out what's on the lineup for this year's festival.

Brooklyn Activities and Events for Families in February 2011

See what's happening this February in Brooklyn. We've rounded up some of the best events for kids and families throughout the month, including Black History activities, kid-friendly shows, and fundraising events.

January Family Outing: The New York Philharmonic’s Young People’s Concerts

The Young People's Concerts now boast a series for very young people, children 3 to 6 years old, the first of which will be held this month. Read on for details.