Family Fridays at the Prospect Park Children’s Corner
Every Friday in July and August, join Prospect Park, Prospect Park Zoo and the Brooklyn Public Library’s Kidsmobile at the Children's Corner* for readings, arts & crafts, storytelling, Animal Tales and more!
Photo credits: Prospect Park Alliance, Brooklyn Public Library, Julie Larsen Maher/WCS
* The Children’s Corner is located Willink Entrance to Prospect Park at the intersection of Flatbush and Ocean Avenues and Empire Boulevard.
Full Schedule:
Friday, July 3
12-6pm Lefferts Historic House
Discover 200 years of history at the Lefferts Historic House!
12-6pm Carousel & Pony Express Snack Bar
Cost: $1.50 per ride (tax included); $8 book of 6 tickets.
Friday, July 10
12-3:30pm Brooklyn Public Library Kidsmobile
Check out this children's library on wheels with books, fun programs and library cards for kids of all ages!
12-6pm Lefferts Historic House
12-6pm Carousel & Pony Express Snack Bar
2-3pm Animal Tales
A literacy-based program for kids ages four to eleven, where each week educators will focus on a different animal in the Zoo's collection; kangaroos, emerald tree boas, and California sea lions will come alive as children read and act out tales relating to each animal! From the Kidsmobile it’s just a short walk to Prospect Park Zoo, where kids can meet some of the animals featured in each day’s Animal Tale, plus many more, in person!
Friday, July 17
10am-4pm Special Event: Macy's Fishing Contest
Kids 15 and under can enter the Macy’s Fishing Contest at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, where prizes are awarded daily! For information call (718) 287-3400, x101.
12-3:30pm Brooklyn Public Library Kidsmobile
12-6pm Lefferts Historic House
12-6pm Carousel & Pony Express Snack Bar
2-3pm Animal Tales
Friday, July 24
12-3:30pm Brooklyn Public Library Kidsmobile
12-6pm Lefferts Historic House
12-6pm Carousel & Pony Express Snack Bar
2-3pm Animal Tales
Friday, July 31
12-3:30pm Brooklyn Public Library Kidsmobile
12-6pm Lefferts Historic House
12-6pm Carousel & Pony Express Snack Bar
2-3pm Animal Tales
Friday, August 7
12-3:30pm Brooklyn Public Library Kidsmobile
12-6pm Lefferts Historic House
12-6pm Carousel & Pony Express Snack Bar
2-3pm Animal Tales
Friday, August 14
12-3:30pm Brooklyn Public Library Kidsmobile
12-6pm Lefferts Historic House
12-6pm Carousel & Pony Express Snack Bar
2-3pm Animal Tales
Friday, August 21
12-3:30pm Brooklyn Public Library Kidsmobile
12-6pm Lefferts Historic House
12-6pm Carousel & Pony Express Snack Bar
2-3pm Animal Tales
Friday, August 28
12-3:30pm Brooklyn Public Library Kidsmobile
12-6pm Lefferts Historic House
12-6pm Carousel & Pony Express Snack Bar
2-3pm Animal Tales
