Where to Go With the Kids: March 21-27

Every week we will give you the lowdown on kids events in Prospect Heights as well a selection from North Park Slope and South Fort Greene.

Monday, March 21

Want to talk to other Park Slope dads and learn how to better play and communicate with your little ones? Check out this group for fathers and children of all ages. Discussions are led by clinical social worker Susannah Gersten and speech language pathoglogist Craig Selinger. Fathers and children are both welcome. Postmark Café, 326 6th Street, 9-10 a.m., all ages, Free.

Tween Book Club Read this month's book "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool and join the lively discussion. , Youth Wing, 2-5 p.m., 9-12 years, Free. 

The Princeton Review SAT Strategy Session According to Brooklyn Public Library's website, this will be a "free SAT strategy sesion packed with need-to-know information about the exam -- get familiar with content; walk through some sample questions; and learn score-raising strategies." Space is limited, so reserve your seat at PrincetonReview.com/Events or call 800-2REVIEW. , Youth Wing - Upper Program Room, 7-8:30 p.m., Free.

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo seals showing off their dives, catching fish in mid-air, and performing magical tricks. Prospect Park Zoo, 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.

Open Play @ NY City Explorers Bring the family for some supervised indoor play to NY City Explorers' "large, clean, and airy indoor play area with safe wooden toys and games, and a fun backyard." , 186 Underhill Ave, 9-6 p.m., $10/family (all day pass).

Tuesday, March 22

 Enjoy intriguing books for babies, learn exciting songs and rhymes, and meet other families in the neighborhood at this fun program.  Youth Wing, 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. 0 – 18 months, Free.

Bring your favorite movies and DVDs and watch them in the library's television room. , Youth Wing - Teen Reading Room, 2:30-5:30 p.m., 13-18 years, Free.

Explore art, science, and culture in a fun and wacky way! 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., ages 5 and under, Free.

Bring your youngster for musical fun with Lloyd Miller. Sing favorites like “Itsy Bitsy Spider.” 837 Union St, 10-10:30 a.m., $3 a group.

Mathletes @ City Explorers Young tots will practice recognizing colors, numbers, and shapes in this energetic class through the use of songs, stories, and games. , 186 Underhill Ave, 1-3 years, $35 (includes use of play space for entire day).

Song Circle @ City Explorers Sing your favorite fun songs and play all day! , 186 Underhill Ave, 3:30-4 p.m., 1-4 years, $10 (includes use of play space for entire day).

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo seals showing off their dives, catching fish in mid-air, and performing magical tricks. Prospect Park Zoo, 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.

Wednesday, March 23

Play games, listen to music, or just hang out with your friends. , Youth Wing, 4-5 p.m., 8-12 years, Free.

Investigate the world of science with hands-on activities. 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., ages 5 and under, Free with admission.

Story Time @ City Explorers Listen your favorite fun stories and play all day! , 186 Underhill Ave, 3:30-4 p.m., 1-4 years, $10 (includes use of play space for entire day).

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo seals showing off their dives, catching fish in mid-air, and performing magical tricks. Prospect Park Zoo, 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.

Thursday, March 24

Beginners can learn how to knit, or more experienced knitters can pick up some new skills. , 4-5 p.m., 9-18 years, Free.

Wear your pajamas, bring a teddy bear, and snuggle up at this reading of Ezra Jack Keats' prized stories. There will be songs, rhyming, and activities. Children get to take a free book home with them., Youth Wing, 7-8 p.m., 3-8 years, Free.

Bring your favorite movies and DVDs and watch them in the library's television room. , Youth Wing - Teen Reading Room, 2:30-5:30 p.m., 13-18 years, Free. 

Travel to faraway places in your imagination as you listen to exciting tales from different parts of the world. 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., ages 5 and under, Free with admission.

This unique monthly program features songs, gallery activities, and art making. Pre-registration is required., 11 a.m., 2-3 years, RSVP to youth.family@brooklynmuseum.org.

Hip 2 the Hop @ City Explorers Move your feet and dance to the beat! , 186 Underhill Ave, 9:45-10:30 a.m., 1-3 years, $35.

Kid Fitness @ City Explorers Based on the award winning PBS television series Kid Fitness, this family-friendly prgram fuses a fun fitness program with creative play and structured games simple enough to bring back home.  , 186 Underhill Ave, 11-11:45 a.m., 1-6 years, $35.

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo seals showing off their dives, catching fish in mid-air, and performing magical tricks. Prospect Park Zoo, 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.

Friday, March 25

New York Times bestselling Young Adult fiction author Sarah Maclean shares her wisdom. Teens will get to write and collaborate with each other in this exciting and inclusive writing workshop. , 267 7th Ave, 5-8 p.m., Free.

Beginner and advanced players are invited to play together. , Youth Wing - Teen Reading Room, 4-5 p.m., Teens, Free.

Visit the Totally Tots Art Studio at Brooklyn Children’s Museum and discover all the activites that are in store for your young Picasso. , 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., ages 5 and under, Free with admission.

Dinner and a Movie Date Night Sign up for 4 hours of supervised fun and a child-friendly movie viewing for your little one while you enjoy a night out on the town. Pizza dinner and organic juice included, and you can even drop off your child with a sleeping bag. , 186 Underhill Ave, 6-10 p.m., $50/child, 25% off each additional child.

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo seals showing off their dives, catching fish in mid-air, and performing magical tricks. Prospect Park Zoo, 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.

Saturday, March 26

Leave the purebred shows for the Manhattanites - at this dog show, pups are judged on (adorable) looks, personality, and talent. If you think your dog is the cutest mutt in Brooklyn, e-mail regan@brooklynlyceum.com to register. All proceeds benefit BARC, a charity dedicated to finding safe homes for homeless dogs. Brooklyn Lyceum, 227 4th Ave, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., $25 to compete/free to watch.

Muppet lovers of all ages are invited to this monthly event that features classic clips and unreleased footage. The Bell House, 149 7th St, 2 p.m. all ages, $8.

Bonga has a special bag of percussion toys for children, from infants on up, to make their very own music. Using fun instruments such as handmade drums, tcha-tchas, and wooden blocks, Bonga leads an exciting rhythm workshop for all to enjoy with their own rhythm and voice. Space is limited; please call 718-855-7808 to register. Gumbo, 493 Atlantic Ave, 3:30-4:15 p.m., all ages, $18; $2 siblings; free for adults.

Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about a famous female spy and how she disguised herself for missions! Discover how you can conceal your identity from even the most skilled tracker by creating your own disguise. , 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., ages 6+, Free with admission.

The frst stop on this interactive adventure will be the New York Transit Museum to examine their latest exhibit, The Once and Future Pennsylvania Station. The second stop will be Penn Station to capture your own images under the guidance of photography teacher Christina Freeman. The third and final stop will be at the museum’s Technology Lab in Brooklyn. Here, the young photographers fuse their original photos with archival images to create one-of-a-kind photo-mosaics. Equipment provided if needed. Space is limited. Reservations and advance payment are required. Call  718-694-1792 to reserve your spot. New York Transit Museum, 130 Livingston St, 10-2:30 p.m., ages 9-12, $15 per youth participant and accompanying adult.

Students from local schools are invited to discuss "The Wild Things" by Dave Eggers. , 3-5 p.m., ages 8-11, Free.

This combination of fun and fitness features international rhythms and dancing for kids of all ages! , Dweck Center, 1 p.m., all ages, Free.

Visit the Totally Tots Art Studio at Brooklyn Children’s museum and discover all the activites that are in store for your young Picasso. Stick around for the Live Animal Encounter at 4:15 p.m! , 2:30-3:30 p.m., ages 5 and under, Free with admission.

W.O.R.D. UP! Words of Real Distinction: Dr. Yvonne Thornton According to the museum's website, Dr.Thronton is "the first African-American woman to become a nationally certified high-risk obstetrician." She reads from her memoir and hosts a meet-and-greet immediately afterwards. , 1 p.m., all ages, Free with admission.

Come discover how life is under the sea by exploring sea creatures up close and personal. , 12-12:30 p.m., all ages, Free with admission.

Come learn the science of what sets the spring season in motion. Prospect Park, Picnic House, 1 p.m., all ages, Free.

Make cool all-natural and recycled crafts with a new project each week. Prospect Park, 2-3 p.m., all ages, Free. 

Cereal Saturdays Sign up your little one for 4 hours of supervised fun while you enjoy the morning to yourself. "Includes cereal breakfast, mac and cheese lunch and family-friendly Saturday morning cartoons, followed by enough play in NY City Explorers' playspace to make nap time after pick-up a sure thing." , 186 Underhill Ave, 9-1 p.m., $50/child, 25% off each additional child.

Play with toys and hear fun stories. , Youth Wing, 10 a.m., 0-5 years, Free.

Join a naturalist for cool and fun science activities. Audubon Center at Prospect Park, 1-2pm, all ages, Free.

Transport yourself back in time - play games and make crafts just like kids did in 19th Century Brooklyn. Lefferts Historic House at Prospect Park, 2:30-3:30 p.m., all ages, Free.

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo seals showing off their dives, catching fish in mid-air, and performing magical tricks. Prospect Park Zoo, 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.

Sunday, March 27

Dancer Brandin Steffensen leads an hour of interactive story, song and dance. Brooklyn Arts Exchange, 421 5th Ave, 11-1 p.m., $15 for adult-child pair, $8 for each additional guest, children under 2 free.

Leave the purebred shows for the Manhattanites - at this dog show, pups are judged on (adorable) looks, personality, and talent. If you think your dog is the cutest mutt in Brooklyn, e-mail regan@brooklynlyceum.com to register. All proceeds benefit BARC, a charity dedicated to finding safe homes for homeless dogs. Brooklyn Lyceum, 227 4th Ave, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., $25 to compete/free to watch.

According to BAM's website, "PROJECT Trio combines classical music with hip-hop, jazz, and other genres. In addition to appearances on Nickelodeon and MTV, the group has performed for over 50,000 students on three continents and has garnered over 55 million views on YouTube, while their 'beatbox flutist' Greg Pattillo has been described by The New York Times as 'the best in the world at what he does.'" The afternoon includes "modern twists on classical favorites such as Peter and the Wolf and The Nutcracker, witty arrangements of everything from Bach to Brubeck, and their own compositions, which include a spirited tribute to Brooklyn." , 2 p.m., $15; $10 for kids 13 & under.

This showcase of young performers is hosted by LAVA's junior company, Magma. Do you have a special talent? Young people ages 18 and under are invited to showcase their performance skills. Email magma@lavalove.org to sign up. LAVA, 524 Bergen St, 2:30 and 4:30 p.m., Free.

How do spies keep their secrets secret? Explore circuits and build an alarm to let you know when someone is trying to swipe your top secret materials. , 1:30 p.m., ages 5+, Free with admission.

Come discover how life is under the sea by exploring sea creatures up close and personal. , 12-12:30 p.m., all ages, Free with admission.

Make cool all-natural and recycled crafts with a new project each week. Prospect Park, 2-3 p.m., all ages, Free.

Open Play @ NY City Explorers Bring the family for some supervised indoor play to NY City Explorers' "large, clean, and airy indoor play area with safe wooden toys and games, and a fun backyard." , 186 Underhill Ave, 9-6 p.m., $10/family (all day pass).

Exciting books and fun activities are at the heart of this six-session series. To promote speedy literacy skills, each family will leave with a free book so the learning can continue at home. , Youth Wing, 2-3 p.m., ages 3-5, Free.

Join a naturalist for cool and fun science activities. Audubon Center at Prospect Park, 1-2 p.m., all ages, Free.

“From the Tipi to the Dutch colonial homes of the Schencks, to the interiors of NYC apartments, discover how people turn a house into a home” at Brooklyn Museum’s weekly event. , 11am and 1:30 p.m., ages 4-7, $10.

Transport yourself back in time - play games and make crafts just like kids did in 19th Century Brooklyn. Lefferts Historic House at Prospect Park, 2:30-3:30 p.m., all ages, Free.

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo seals showing off their dives, catching fish in mid-air, and performing magical tricks. Prospect Park Zoo, 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.