A Child Grows Event Picks
FOR A FULL LISTING OF ALL HALLOWEEN EVENTS GO TO OUR HALLOWEEN GUIDE
BRONX: BRONX ZOO’S BOO AT THE ZOO
October 18–19 & 25–26: 11-4 pm
They have the weekends packed
with activities, including magic shows, spooky stories, costume
parades, and musical hayrides. Visit with bats,
cats, and creepiest critters. They have a special offer: One child
in Halloween costume will receive a free child’s limited admission ticket with the purchase of one full price adult limited admission ticket. Activities (from 11am to 4pm) include: face
painting, pumpkin carving, clowns, hayrides, costume parade, crafts and
magic shows. I think the costume parade sounds magical- march
with
animal characters including a larger-than-life grasshopper! Bring the
camera for a brief meet and greet following the parade. The parade
occurs at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. (Parades run approximately 15 minutes.)
and begins at Zoo Center; Ends at Events Lawn. For full details and times of events go to http://www.bronxzoo.com/this-season-at-the-zoo/events-calendar/boo-at-the-zoo.aspx
LONG ISLAND CITY: HALLOWEEN HARVEST FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 18: 11AM- 2 PM
Socrates Sculpture
Park will host a FREE event celebrating Halloween and the
fall harvest with activities. Visitors can make Halloween costumes and have their faces painted; listen games; enter their dog(s) in the5th annual Canine Costume Contest at 1pm (registration at front gate); try harvest foods from Long Island City café, Sweetleaf; picnic in the Park; or just hang out. The 2008 Halloween Harvest Festival also takes place amid the EAF08: 2008 Emerging Artist Fellowship Exhibition, an exhibition of contemporary sculpture, featuring works by the Park’s fourteen artists-in-residence.“Superheros” is the theme of the 2008 Festival, with free activities including: Superhero costume making workshops with artists; live music by the Japanese Action Comic Punk Band, Peelander-Zee; interactive games with Free Style Arts Association; and Transformation! Facepainting by Agostino Arts . At 2pm, The Red Door Theatre Companywill present a special performance of The Witches by Roald Dahl. A blanket or lawn chair is recommended.
ROOSEVELT ISLAND KIDFEST
Saturday, October 18: 2 PM and Saturday, October 25: 2 pm
Roosevelt Island has started a Kidfest this year. They
are having live performances every Saturday in October from 2-4 pm.
They also have facepainting, kids rides. The concert is free and open
to the public and the shows will go on rain or shine. This Saturday Uncle Rock. Next Saturday, October 25th is Audra Rox. KidFest
attendees can use their metro cards on both the F train to Roosevelt
Island or Roosevelt Island’s trademark Tram. The performance venue at
Riverwalk Commons is just steps from both the subway stop and the Tram.
By the way the Commons has a large grass area to hang out on. For more
information go to www.rooseveltislandkidfest.com
PARK SLOPE: HARVEST FESTIVAL
Sunday, October 19th: 11- 4 pm
There
will be farm stands, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting and live
music by Mr. Ray & Princess Katie & Racer Steve at 1:30 pm.
Old Stone House at JJ Byrne Park (3rd Street & 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY)
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS: GRAVESEND INN HAUNTED HOTEL
October 16, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31, 2008
Theatreworks’
high-tech
haunted hotel, the Gravesend Inn, returns again this year. Produced by
Theatreworks, City Tech’s resident theatrical troupe with design,
construction, and operating support provided by students and faculty.
Voorhees Theatre, 186 Jay Street (north of Tillary), Brooklyn, NY $6
for adults, $4 for students (with ID) Call 718-260-5592 for recorded
information. Call 718-260-5588 during regular business hours. For hours
and more information visit http://www.entertainmenttechnology.org/gravesendinn/index.html You can also see a video of last year’s haunted hotel and decide
yourself it is too scary for your little ones. I watched it and it looks
pretty spectacular.
WILLIAMSBURG: PUMPKIN CARVING AND DECORATING
Saturday October 18th, 2-5 pm
There will be a free pumpkin party at The Painted Cloud on
all you have to do is to bring your pumpkins (some will be available to purchase if you need one) and make a mess! They will help you carve spooky jack-o-lanterns or create glittery glowing pumpkins and enjoy snacks and treats while you work. Please RSVP.
BABY WEARING AND CLOTH DIAPERING
Tuesday, October 28: 12 pm
The ultimate Brooklyn resource for babywearing Megan Davidson, will do one of her workshops at Still Hip Brooklyn. She starts at 12 pm. Bring your slings, pouches and more that you want to understand better or come to see what different styles are for you. After this workshop she will do one at 1:15 pm about cloth diapering. To register for either one send an email to brooklyndoula@gmail.com
(PHOTO: Megan wearing my Willow!)
READATHON FOR PS 11
Saturday, October 18th: 2-4 pm
PS 11 will host a kick-off event for their first annual Readathon at Brownstone Books, located in Bedford-Stuyvesant and at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Brownstone Books will donate 15% of sales from everything in the bookstore to PS11. There will be readings by PS11 teachers, staff, parents and children from their favorite books from 2pm to 4pm at the Bed-Stuy location.
Customers who mention PS11’s book sale will qualify for the 15% donation to PS11. There will also be a PS11 wish list for customers to purchase books for the classroom. For further information about Brownstone Books, please visit www.brownstonebooks.com.
DEVELOP DON’T DESTROY WALKATHON
Saturday, October 18th
We can still fight Atlantic Yards- really. And as families we know how important it is to fight development like this that makes housing without schooling options, doesn’t consider traffic patterns and safety, not to mention the environmental pollution. You have a chance to raise money by walking (kids welcome!) or to sponsor someone or a team already walking.The walkathon will end at the Brooklyn Lyceum where you can hear DJ Delphine Blue and the Atomic Grind. Walkers and their sponsors get in free! Time of the party is from 8-11 pm with free food and a cash wine/beer bar.
SKATE(BOARD) DAY
Sunday, October 19: 1- 4 pm
Bring your skateboard to Thomas Greene Park on and skate with your friends. Homage, a local skate boarding store will help provide ramps and supervision. Music and refreshments will be provided. FREE. The event is sponsored by Friends of Douglass Greene Park. The park is located near the Gowanus Canal between 3rd and Nevins Street, and Douglas and Degraw Streets. www.friendsofdouglassgreenepark.org
POTTY TRAINING SEMINAR
Saturday, November 8: 4 -5:30 PM
Janeen Hayward, founder of Swellbeing, will talk about potty training strategies. I think I better attend this class. I am feeling very guilty about diapering 2 children. It is $30 for a single and $45 per couple. Payment required in advance and refreshments will be served. RSVP to chana@babybitesbrooklyn.com . Lap babies only.
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