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Oct 11,2008 - Oct 18, 2008

  • OCT
    SAT 11
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      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.

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      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.

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      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.

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      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.

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      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!

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      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
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      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.
    FRI 17
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      Free Friday Night Invite: The Music of Afro Andes

      06:30, for All ages

      Brooklyn Children's Museum cordially invites you to . . . groove! Explore all our new exhibitions and see a show! Move to the fusion sound of Julian Avalos and Afro Andes. Dance and rejoice to their blend of African, Peruvian, Cuban, and other rhythmic beats of Latin America. Admission is free starting at 5pm on Friday, October 17, so grab the kids, invite some friends, get dinner together in the new Kids Cafe, and make an evening of it!

      Afro Andes is affiliated with MTA/Music Under New York.
    SAT 18
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      Play Lab Workshop: The Great Pumpkin

      11:00, for 2 1/2 to 5 yr olds

      Explore the pumpkin’s role in harvest and Halloween traditions!  Look at objects made from gourds, design your own jack-o-lantern, and make scrumptious pumpkin pudding. Space is limited; pre-registration is required. Call (718) 735-4400 x106.

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      Rockin’ Rockets

      11:30, for 5 and up

      Uncover the science behind human space travel. Explore how force and pressure work together to launch rockets into the stratosphere. Build your own rocket to take home and explore the Living in Space exhibit.
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