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Calendar of Events

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Oct 09,2008 - Oct 16, 2008

• OCT

  THU 09

  REMIND ME Yom Kippur—MUSEUM OPEN 11:00, for All ages The Museum will be OPEN from 11am to 6pm on this NYC public-school holiday. Come play with us! REMIND ME Discover CHINA in Brooklyn! 03:30, for 5 and up Take a stroll through the Chinese community of Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Explore Chinese symbols of good luck, including fish, coins, and fu, the Chinese word for good fortune. Learn how to write the fu character using a calligraphy brush. Decorate your own mobile with lucky Chinese symbols.

  FRI 10

  REMIND ME Fire Prevention Weekend 02:30, for 2 1/2 to 5 yr olds Little ones learn about fire prevention through storytelling, movement activities, and more. Try on a real fire fighter’s helmet from the Museum’s collection; learn the “stop, drop, and roll” technique, and make your own fire truck to take home. REMIND ME Free Friday Night Invite: Charles Moore Dance Theatre 06:30, for All ages Brooklyn Children's Museum cordially invites you to . . . groove! Explore all our new exhibitions and see a show! The Charles Moore Dance Theatre unites artistry and skill in a beautiful program of African, Caribbean, and African-American dance. Admission is free starting at 5pm on Fridays, October 10, so grab the kids, invite some friends, get dinner together in the new Kids Cafe, and make an evening of it!

  SAT 11

  REMIND ME Storybook Movie Time 11:00, for 5 and under Tots! Camera! Action! We’re calling all pint-sized film enthusiasts to enjoy animated films. Watch cherished children’s stories come to life on screen. REMIND ME Cosmic Cuisine 11:30, for 6 and up Space travel has captured our imagination and contributed to our daily life. Learn about the snacks and drinks that were originally developed for astronauts, but are enjoyed today by kids on Earth. See a space-themed lunch box from the Museum’s collection and create your own space lunch box to take home. REMIND ME Welcome Tour for Families with Special Needs 11:30, for All ages Families with special needs are invited to tour the Museum’s all-new exhibits. Join Gloria in a guided visit to World Brooklyn, Neighborhood Nature, and other interactive galleries. Draw a picture to remember your experience. Pre-registration is required. Call (718) 735-4400 x123. REMIND ME Fire Prevention Weekend 02:30, for 2 1/2 to 5 yr olds Little ones learn about fire prevention through storytelling, movement activities, and more. Try on a real fire fighter’s helmet from the Museum’s collection; learn the “stop, drop, and roll” technique, and make your own fire truck to take home. REMIND ME Cosmic Cuisine 03:00, for 6 and up Space travel has captured our imagination and contributed to our daily life. Learn about the snacks and drinks that were originally developed for astronauts, but are enjoyed today by kids on Earth. See a space-themed lunch box from the Museum’s collection and create your own space lunch box to take home.

  SUN 12

  REMIND ME Columbus Day—MUSEUM OPEN 10:00, for All ages The Museum will be OPEN extended hours from 10am to 5pm on this NYC public-school holiday. Come play with us! REMIND ME Storybook Movie Time 11:00, for 5 and under Tots! Camera! Action! We’re calling all pint-sized film enthusiasts to enjoy animated films. Watch cherished children’s stories come to life on screen. REMIND ME Fire Prevention Weekend 02:30, for 2 1/2 to 5 yr olds Little ones learn about fire prevention through storytelling, movement activities, and more. Try on a real fire fighter’s helmet from the Museum’s collection; learn the “stop, drop, and roll” technique, and make your own fire truck to take home.

  MON 13

  REMIND ME Columbus Day—MUSEUM OPEN 11:00, for All ages The Museum will be OPEN from 11am to 6pm on this NYC public-school holiday. Come play with us! REMIND ME Discover ITALY in Brooklyn! 02:00, for 5 and up COLUMBUS DAY School's Out—Brooklyn Children’s Museum Is In! Buon giorno! Explore the colorful customs of the Italian community in Besonhurst, Brooklyn. Learn about the culinary delights of Sicilian cuisine, from tasty pizza to scrumptious spumoni! Make an Italian-themed craft to take home.

  THU 16

  REMIND ME Sukkot Festival 12:00, for All ages Discover the history and traditions of Sukkot, the Jewish harvest festival. Enjoy crafts, games, and performances in a museum-wide celebration. Explore the holiday’s central themes—such as honoring the Earth’s bounty, welcoming friends, and acting generously toward others.

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