Kids love the February mid-winter public school break, parents...not so much.
But there's plenty to do in Brooklyn between Feb. 17 and Feb, 21, so children don't end up at home all day glued to the screen.
Maybe its time to head to one of Brooklyn's ice skating rinks, or check out the many family-friendly shops and activities at Industry City in Sunset Park.
Here's a list of things to do for kids and teens over the break:
Black Future Festival at the Brooklyn Children's Museum
The Brooklyn Children’s Museum will commemorate Black History Month with the Black Future Festival, a week-long celebration taking place from Feb. 16 to Feb. 22. Presented in partnership with guest curator Kendra J. Bostock and STooPS, the festival will offer a vibrant mix of performances, storytelling workshops, cultural experiences and artistic explorations. Inspired by the African Diaspora, the Black Future Festival encourages families to reflect on history while envisioning a future shaped by the values and lessons of Black culture. Each day of the event will feature live performances, dance programs and hands-on creative experiences for children and families.
Highlights include:
Black History Game Show!
Monday, Feb. 17: 12:15pm
Time travel through Brooklyn’s past and future in this hands-on Black history game for the entire family! Learn about the artists, activists and scientists who have shaped our community while playing interactive trivia and games. Experience history, culture, and community changemakers who helped spread love, the Brooklyn way.
Exploring Block Printing
Tuesday, Feb. 18: 2:30pm
Create unique prints on paper and fabric! Explore the basics of block printing using precut blocks and washable ink.
The Art of Loving Oneself: ‘If Brooklyn Were a Tree…’
Thursday, February 20: 2:30pm
Transform Brooklyn into a mighty tree through art and storytelling! Create your own ‘dream zine’ combining illustrations, poetry, movement and images, with tips on what makes a healthy tree grow. Together we’ll explore themes of feeling confident with the unknown, the growth that occurs in darkness and the relationships between water, air, earth and fire.
Cherry Tree 10-Miler + Relay in Prospect Park
Do you think you have what it takes to run three loops of Prospect Park in the middle of February? Join Prospect Park Track Club for the Cherry Tree 10 Miler + Relay! Run the entire course or split it with two other friends to make it a relay. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 9:00am-12:00pm.
Bookbinding 101: Workshop for Adults & Teens
Learn two handy and simplistically beautiful binding techniques: the Pamphlet Stitch & Japanese Stab-binding. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 6:00pm-8:30pm, Interference Archive, 314 7th St.
Teens DIY: Poetry Collage at the Greenpoint Library
Celebrate Black History Month by making a collage filled with words from famous Black writers, authors, artists and more. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 4:00pm to 5:30pm.
A Black History Month Family Singalong & Celebration at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
An educational, multimedia and interactive experience that’s perfect for little kids ages 2-6 years old and their families. The sing-along will allow children to explore the influence of prominent Black musicians and civil rights leaders in American history through song, dance and video. Friday, Feb. 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm.
