Animal encounter: How did Snappy get its name? Find out in this fun event. Free. 3–4 pm. Prospect Park Audubon Center, Enter park at Lincoln Road and Ocean Avenue, (718) 287-3400, www.prospectpark.org/audubon
Thursday, Aug. 7: Butler, Bernstein and the Hot 9
Butler, Bernstein and the Hot 9: Free. 12pm. MetroTech Commons at MetroTech Center, @@Metrotech Center between Lawrence and Bridge streets@@, , www.bam.org/metrotech
Thursday, Aug. 7: Blooming naturalist
Blooming naturalist: Children use fun games and activities to learn what makes birds so special. Free. Noon–4 pm. Prospect Park Audubon Center, Enter park at Lincoln Road and Ocean Avenue, (718) 287-3400, www.prospectpark.org/audubon
Thursday, Aug. 7: Carousel
Carousel: Children 12 years and younger ride free all day every Thursday in August. Sponsored by Astoria Bank. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Noon–6 pm. Prospect Park Children’s Corner, @@452 Flatbush Ave. at Ocean Avenue@@, , www.prospectpark.org/visit/places/carousel
Thursday, Aug. 7: “Submerged Motherlands”
“Submerged Motherlands”: Swoon creates a site-specific installation in the museum’s rotunda gallery. $12 (suggested). 11 am–10 pm. Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Pkwy. at Washington Avenue, (718) 638-5000, www.brooklynmuseum.org
Thursday, Aug. 7: “Chicago in L.A.: Judy Chicago’s Early Work 1963-74”
“Chicago in L.A.: Judy Chicago’s Early Work 1963-74”: The first survey on the East Coast of the artist’s early career. $12 (suggested). 11 am–10 pm. Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Pkwy. at Washington Avenue, (718) 638-5000, www.brooklynmuseum.org
Thursday, Aug. 7: Sensory room
Sensory room: For children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families. Space limited, first come first served. Free with museum admission. 11:30 am–12:30 pm and 2:30–3:30 pm. Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave. at St. Marks Avenue, (718) 735-4400, www.brooklynkids.org
Thursday, Aug. 7: “Anatomy of a Powerhouse: Electrifying the El”
“Anatomy of a Powerhouse: Electrifying the El”: Archival photo exhibition showing construction and early operation of the 74th Street Powerhouse. $7 ($5 for children 2–17 and seniors, free for members and children under 2). 10 am–4 pm. New York Transit Museum, Boerum Place at Schermerhorn Street, (718) 694-1600, www.mta.info/mta/museum
Thursday, Aug. 7: Kids’s Discovery Stations
Kids’s Discovery Stations: Families drop by for a craft and learn about plants, composting and garden stories. Free with admission to the gardens. 10:30 am–12:30 pm. Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 1000 Washington Ave., at Eastern Parkway, (718) 623-7220, www.bbg.org
Thursday, Aug. 7: “Ai Weiwei: According to What?”
“Ai Weiwei: According to What?”: The first North American survey of the work of the provocative Chinese conceptual artist, sculptor, photographer, filmmaker, and activist. $12 (suggested). 11 am–10 pm. Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Pkwy. at Washington Avenue, (718) 638-5000, www.brooklynmuseum.org
Thursday, Aug. 7: Cosmic Yoga
Cosmic Yoga: $15. 10 am, Noon, 7 pm. Body Actualized Center, 143 Troutman St. between Central and Evergreen avenues, (347) 770–1437, bodyactualized.org
Thursday, Aug. 7: Summer Safety
Summer Safety : Children travel the “Safety Road” and learn the basic rules of street and pedestrian safety, and take a stroll through a mini city street, complete with traffic lights, crosswalks, and a shopping strip. $13 ($10 seniors). 10 am. The Jewish Children’s Museum, @@792 Eastern Pkway.@@, (718) 467-0600, http;//www.jcm.museum
Thursday, Aug. 7: “Lee Friedlander: The Printed Picture”
“Lee Friedlander: The Printed Picture”: Fifty years of photographs through 40 publications, ephemera, and selected epigraphs. Free. 10 am–5 pm. Pratt Library, @@200 Willoughby Ave. at Steuben Street@@,
Thursday, Aug. 7: Play Streets
Play Streets: The Police Athletic League is providing a safe environment for children to play in. Free. 9 am – 5 pm. Kelly Playground, @@Avenue S and E. 15th Street@@, , Http://www.palnyc.org
Thursday, Aug. 7: History camp
History camp: Treat your child to a day camp where they are immersed in 18th century life. $275 per child per week. 9 am –3 pm. Van Cortlandt House Museum, @@Broadway at W. 246th St.@@, (718) 543-3344
Thursday, Aug. 7: Pop-Up Pool
Pop-Up Pool: Jump in the water is fine. The 30 by 50 foot pool includes a sandy beach and play area with food and drinks from Lizzmonade and swim lessons available. Free. 10 am–6 pm. Pier 2 Uplands, @@Furman St. and Columbia Street@@,
Wednesday, Aug. 6: “Powers of Two”
“Powers of Two”: The author of the book, Joshua Wolf Shenk, will be in conversation with Eamon Dolan. 7–9 pm. PowerHouse Arena, 37 Main St. at Water Street, (718) 666-3049, www.powerhousearena.com
Wednesday, Aug. 6: John Legend
John Legend: $45-$145. 8 pm. Barclays Center, 620 Atlantic Ave. at Pacific Street, (917) 618–6100, www.barclayscenter.com
Wednesday, Aug. 6: Arrested Development Bingo
Arrested Development Bingo: Win free drinks and frozen bananas while watching episodes of cult comedy “Arrested Development.” Free. 8:30 pm. Videology, @@308 Bedford Ave. at S. First Street@@, , www.videology.info
Wednesday, Aug. 6: Plant walks
Plant walks: Children 8 to 12 years old discover the plants of the garden. $12 ($15 non-members). 5:30–6:30 pm. Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 1000 Washington Ave., at Eastern Parkway, (718) 623-7220, www.bbg.org
Wednesday, Aug. 6: Hidden Brooklyn: Convent of Mercy
Hidden Brooklyn: Convent of Mercy: Sr. Caroline Tweedy, the Director of Development for Mercy Home, which now operates group homes for developmentally disabled adults, will lead this very special tour. $15 ($10 for members). 6:30 pm. Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont St. at Clinton Street, (718) 222-4111, www.brooklynhistory.org
Wednesday, Aug. 6: Brooklyn Bridge Park: Wednesday Night Tours
Brooklyn Bridge Park: Wednesday Night Tours: Learn about the history, ecology, and design of Brooklyn Bridge Park from scholars and community members; see website for schedule. Free. 6:30 pm. Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1, @@Enter at Old Fulton St. near Furman Street@@, , www.brooklynbridgepark.org
Wednesday, Aug. 6: “Ai Weiwei: According to What?”
“Ai Weiwei: According to What?”: The first North American survey of the work of the provocative Chinese conceptual artist, sculptor, photographer, filmmaker, and activist. $12 (suggested). 11 am–6 pm. Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Pkwy. at Washington Avenue, (718) 638-5000, www.brooklynmuseum.org
Wednesday, Aug. 6: Touch tank
Touch tank: Children of all ages touch a starfish, a horseshoe crab, or a sea snail. Free with museum admission. 11:30 am–12:30 pm and 2:30–3:30 pm. Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave. at St. Marks Avenue, (718) 735-4400, www.brooklynkids.org
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