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Brooklyn — Family, Kids and Pets Fun and Shopping in Brooklyn NY

A guide to year-round activities for families, kids and pet owners in Brooklyn NY. Information on Brooklyn’s museums for children; family outdoor fun; festivals; educational activities for kids; Brooklyn’s best family outings, and shops and shows for kids in Brooklyn. Resources for first-time parents, pet owners, tips for visiting relatives and grandparents, and itineraries for tourists with children and visitors with pets.

10 Different Easter Egg Hunts in Brooklyn

7 Ways to Observe Women's History Month in Brooklyn NY, From Steinem to Deneuve

A brief listing of some of the many things going on in Brooklyn, NY in observance of Women's History Month, 2011.

BAMkids Film Festival

This year's 11th annual BAMkids Film Festival offers 50 films from around the world, live music acts, kid-friendly activities, and more. There's sure to be something for even the toughest little movie critic!

Brooklyn Botanic Gardens—When to Go, What to See, How to Get There

The famous Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a must-see destination for NYC residents and visitors. Learn when to go, what to see in different seasons, year-round attractions, special festivals and plant sales—and where to have lunch. Discover the Japanese inspired Japanese Garden, cherry blossoms, and vast collection of bonsai trees. This cultural...

Brooklyn Children's Museum

The Brooklyn Children's Museum opened in 1899 as the first institution of its kind. Today the museum offers award-winning exhibitions, events, and educational activities for kids.

Brooklyn Kids: Family Best Bets in Brooklyn

Best bets this month for family activities in Brooklyn. Play outdoors, go to the zoo, attend special children's shows, and more.

Brooklyn Museums Children Love — Activites For Parents & Grandparents

Tips on family friendly outings to museums in Brooklyn.

Calculating the Cost of Having a Baby, Raising a Family in Brooklyn, New York

How to use a free online calculator to help determine the cost of raising a family in Brookyn, NY.

Can You Rent a Bike to Ride the Brooklyn Bridge? Bike the Bridge,Water Taxi Back

It's fun to cross the Brooklyn Bridge -- but for many people, once is enough! How can you rent a bike and ride across the Brooklyn Bridge, explore a bit of Brooklyn, and get back to Manhattan without adding the extra mileage? For summer travelers, a package bike-and-ferry deal might prove just the ticket.

Dining Out With Kids

Looking for a restaurant that caters to both kids and adults? Try one of these family friendly establishments.

Easter for Brooklyn Kids: Make a Chocolate Bunny, Easter Books, See a Huge Bunny

Everyone loves to be loved, as the saying goes. And Valentine s Day involves expressions of love in all forms. Many children give Valentine s gifts to the most important people in their lives their parents, friends, teachers and siblings. And sometimes schools use the holiday to teach about relationships (or snail mail!). So whatever one's...

Eating Out: Where to Picnic in Brooklyn's Park Slope

Family Calendar

Event listings for kids and families, brought to you by The Brooklyn Paper.

Getting From Brooklyn to Governors Island: When and Where Can One Get the Ferry?

One of the most popular outings in New York City is a trip to Governors Island, a 170-acre site oused for over 200 years for military training purposes, and long abandoned until its re-opening several years ago. It offers miles of biking and walking , interesting buildings, views of New York City, New York Harbor, the Brooklyn Bridge and more....

Greener Than You'd Think, Brooklyn Celebrates Earth Day

Earth Day events in Brooklyn: What's happening, where to go, what to do, from planting trees to educational events for kids.

Is Brooklyn a Popular Baby Name for Girls or boys?

Is Brooklyn a popular baby name? How many babies are named Brooklyn? Is it a boy's or a girl's name?

Kids at Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Japanese Hill & Pond — A NYC Family Day Trip

The Japanese Garden at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden makes for a wonderful, peaceful, and educational outing with young children. Whether you're a Brooklyn resident, a New Yorker interested in exploring the city, or tourists and visitors, don't miss the Japanese pond and garden area. It's a year-round attraction.

New York Aquarium

Ever seen a shark eat? Want to watch a walrus wave hello? Head to the New York Aquarium in Coney Island, where kids (and adults!) will be entertained for hours.

Popular Baby Names in Brooklyn and New York City

Ten Most Popular Baby Names in Brooklyn and New York City

Ten Brooklyn Activities Kids Will Love

From the Brooklyn Children's Museum to Prospect Park's grassy slopes, Brooklyn has no shortage of options for children and families. These kid friendly activities are sure to please.

Theater & Festivals in Brooklyn

Brooklyn boasts several of New York's most famous independent theaters, dedicated to staging edgy, provocative productions and high quality performances on tour from Europe and other nations. The venues often show fare designed for youth and children.

Three Ways to Save on Kids' Spring Clothes in Brooklyn, Without Even Trying

Thanks to a new tax break announced in April, 2011, Brooklyn (and NYC) shoppers automatically save over 4% of New York State taxes on footwear and clothing. But there's a hitch: the savings only applies if the total bill adds up to less than $55. Here's how to save money on spring clothes for kids, using this tax break.

When Do the Brooklyn Cherry Trees Blossom?

New York is fabulous in the spring. When do Brooklyn cherry trees blossom, and where can you see them?

Where to Bike, Run, Swim, Kayak, Sail, Golf, Ride a Horse, Skate, Ski and More

Brooklyn's about as urban a place as exists in America, but you can find ten ways to exercise outdoors in Brooklyn: bike, run, swim, sail, horseback ride golf, skate, ski and more. There are 150 public tennis courts in Brooklyn, ten public bocce courts, eight quarter-mile public jogging tracks, and four public Olympic-size pools (with another...

Pop Up Piano in Brooklyn — Summer Concerts & ArtFest of Painted Pianos in Parks

Here's a schedule of events for Brooklyn's Pop Up Piano festival, a New York City-wide free music and DIY festival in which 88 pianos, decorated and painted by artists, celebrities and community groups, are placed in public spaces. Visitors can listen to concerts--or play!

Where in Brooklyn Can You See the July 4th Fireworks?

Kids love nothing more than fireworks (kids of all ages, that is). Millions of tourists and New Yorkers gather to watch the 4th of July spectacular display. But if you're organizing young children, where's the best place in Brooklyn to watch the July 4th Macy's fireworks?

From Brooklyn, How Can You Get on a Boat to See July 4th Fireworks?

It's very tempting to get out on the water on July 4th, especially to go see the Macy's July Fourth fireworks display. For a splurge, you can buy a ticket on a commercial cruise boat. They offer some combination of dinner, dancing, DJ's, and, most importantly, gets you out on the water where you can see (and hear!) New York's fantastic July 4th...

November in Brooklyn: Things to Do

What's going on in Brooklyn in November for kids and families? There's the NY Marathon, for starters. Kids will be looking forward to Thanksgiving Day -- and parents can enjoy "black Friday" sales the day after!

Park Slope, Brooklyn Visitors Guide

Park Slope is one of New York City's most desirable residential neighborhoods, known for its leafy streets, child-friendly environment, progressive politics and beautiful preserved architecture dating from the late 19th and early 20th century. If you're new to Brooklyn, or live in the borough but want to show visitors around, spend a few hours...

Stressed by 9-11 Anniversary,Brooklyn NY?Cope with PTSD!Get Free DoD Mobile App

Regarding September 11 in Brooklyn NY, which impacted many kids and families: The US Dept. of Defense has launched a new consumer mobile phone app to help people deal with post traumatic stress disorder by breathing. Developed by the National Center for Telehealth and Technology, it was released in June and July 2011, just in time for New York,...

NY's Daffodil Project:Where Do I Get Free Bulbs to Plant in Brooklyn Parks?

Daffodils in the streets, parks, community gardens of New York City are a living memorial to the fallen of September 11, 2001. Find out how this project got started, and where to get free bulbs to continue the memorial and beautify Brooklyn.

Where are Public Bathrooms Near the Brooklyn Bridge?

Where can one find a bathroom near the Brooklyn Bridge?

7 Places to Cool Off in Brooklyn during Extreme Heat Waves-Air Conditioned Spots

Where to get cool during summer heat wave in Brooklyn? Find out where to go for air conditioning, cooling centers, summer breezes, pools and more. Stay healthy, stay cool!

7 Fun & Unusual Things to Do In Brooklyn: Twilight Boats, Bat Tours & Pow Wows

Here are seven unusual outings for a date or family trip for those in-the-know folks in Brooklyn who want to do something a little different in the borough. Ideas include a bat tour, a visit to a huge pow-wow, and a canoe ride on the Gowanus Canal.

New York Public School Calendar for Brooklyn Elementary, Middle & High School

When does the school year start in Brooklyn (and city wide) for public school students? When is Columbus Day, when must the kids be back in school after winter recess, and when are those odd days off that parents must plan for in advance? Here's the basic public school calendar for Brooklyn and NYC public schools. Use this to mark your family...

When's the First Day of School in Brooklyn New York Public Schools?

When is the first day of school for students in public schools in Brooklyn, NY?

Halloween in Brooklyn: Parades, Haunted Houses, Costumed Dogs, Pumpkins & More

Halloween in Brooklyn is serious fun, and not only for hundreds of thousands of Brooklyn kids and their families. The borough is popping with Halloween fun for people of all ages: Halloween parades, haunted walks and haunted houses, Halloween parties in restaurants, Halloween concerts, classic scary movies and of course, and opportunities...

NYC Public School:Who to Contact about Brooklyn Elementary School Issues?

Elementary school kids in NYC public schools can run into all kinds of academic, social and logistical challenges. Here are some important contacts in the massive NYC public school system for elementary school parents in Brooklyn, NY.

Brooklyn's October Run For the Wild — Charity Event for Wildlife Conservation

Bring the kids for a walk or a run. Participate in the annual October 5-K Charity Run/Walk in Coney Island, Brooklyn to raise money for the Wildlife Conservation Society, in conjunction with the New York Aquarium.

Halloween Pet Costume Parades & Contests in Brooklyn, New York—Event Calendar

Brooklyn's pet owners can bring their costumed pets to a few different wildly funny and enjoyable Halloween pet costume parades and contests. Find out where, and when — and consider joining with other volunteers to make these events a boo-tiful experience.

Things to Do in Brooklyn: December Holidays!

Things to Do in Brooklyn, New York: Whether you're looking for Brooklyn events, Brooklyn parades, museums in Brooklyn, or just a place in Brooklyn where you can find some peace and calm, you'll find it here. Information on Brooklyn festivals, activities, and more.

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