Here's our roundup of the kids' activities and family-friendly events going on in the Greater Bay Ridge area of Brooklyn for the week of September 28 - October 4, 2019!

​Don't forget to sign up for our e-newsletter and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to stay in the loop of all the local goings on!!

​All the events and ads below are linked, so click away for more details and to double check before heading out for an event (time changes, cancellations, and mistakes do happen on occasion).

Click here to submit your Bay Ridge area family-friendly event or program for a complimentary listing in an upcoming events roundup!

Businesses are invited to read more about advertising with us and to sign up for our advertisers' newsletter to receive occasional ad specials and upcoming deadline.

ONGOING:

• July 29 until further notice (a few weeks) - Play Days and Playdates will be closed except for Thursday Mommy & Me while owner recovers from surgery.
• Family Friendly Day Trips & Weekend Getaways​
• ​Sept 5 - Oct 8: Music Together Free Demonstration Classes
• Sept 28 - Ragamuffin Parade (start planning those costumes!)
• Sept 30 ~ Later this Fall: Bay Ridge Library will be closing for repair
• (Saturdays 8am-3pm ~Nov 23) ​Bay Ridge Greenmarket @ Walgreen's Parking Lot (9408 3rd Ave)
• (Sundays 9am-4pm ~Nov 24) Bensonhurst Greenmarket @ Milestone Park (18th Ave, 81-82nd St)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28:

• FREE - Saturday Storytime @ McKinley Park Library @ 10 - 10:30
• FREE - Saturday Storytime! @ Sunset Park Library @ 10:30 - 11
• FREE - Saturday Storytime @ Bay Ridge Library @ 11 - 11:30
• FREE - WonderSpark Puppets @ Beyond at Liberty View @ 11 - 12
• FREE - Kids Create: Writing @ Sunset Park Library @ 11 - 12
• FREE - Balloon Sculpting with Ray Santana @ Sunset Park Library @ 11:30 - 1:30
• "Sweet Treat" Little Brushes @ Pinot's Palette @ 12 - 2
• ​​FREE - Family DJ Dance Party - Music of The Beatles for Kids @ 238 36th St @ 12:30​​ - 2​
• FREE - Ragamuffin Parade @ 76th & 3rd to HSBC @ 1
• FREE - Chess at 3 @ Industry City @ 1 - 5
• FREE - Little Scientists @ Sunset Park Library @ 1:30 - 2:30
• FREE - Build with Duplo @ Sunset Park Library @ 1:30 - 2:30
• FREE - Urban Stages Presents "Juggle Buddies" @ Fort Hamilton Library @ 2 - 3
• FREE - Stomp, Clap & Sing: Lucy Kalantari and the Jazz Cats @ Dyker Library @ 2:30 - 3:15
• FREE - Build with Lego @ Sunset Park Library @ 3 - 4
• FREE - Saturday Storytime @ Fort Hamilton Library @ 3:30 - 4
• FREE - Saturday Storytime @ Dyker Library @ 3:30 - 4:15

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29:

• Drop-In Karate Class for Kids & Adults ($10) @ Bay Ridge Jewish Center @ 9:30 - 11​​
• FREE - Mexican Independence Parade @ 38th St down 5th @ 11:30
• Changing Seasons Kids Yoga (ages 5 - 11) @ Omn Vibe Yoga Studio @ 11:30 - 12:30
• FREE - Mexican Independence Festival @ BAT @ 12:30
• FREE - 46th Annual 3rd Ave Festival @ 69th - 94th Streets @ 10 - 6

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30:

• Alternate Side Parking Suspended & Public Schools Closed (Rosh Hashanah)
• Bay Ridge Branch Library closed for a few weeks​
• FREE - Rosh Hashanah Children's Celebrations (ages 0-5) @ Bay Ridge Jewish Center @ 10 - 11
• Tic Toc Spanish @ Beyond at Liberty View @ 11 - 12
• FREE - Rosh Hashanah Children's Celebrations (ages 6-11) @ Bay Ridge Jewish Center @ 11 - 12:30
• FREE - Family Movie: Ferdinand @ Sunset Park Library @ 3:30 - 5:30
• FREE - Sunset Park Bookmark Contest @ Sunset Park Library @ 4:30 - 5:15

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1:​

• Alternate Side Parking Suspended & Public Schools Closed (Rosh Hashanah)
• FREE - Rosh Hashanah Children's Celebrations (ages 0-5) @ Bay Ridge Jewish Center @ 10 - 11
• ​​**cancelled** ​Open Play BRBM Special ($5) @ Play Days & Parties​ @ 10:30 - 12:30​
• Lavender Blues ($10) @ Beyond at Liberty View @ 10:30
• FREE - Rosh Hashanah Children's Celebrations (ages 6-11) @ Bay Ridge Jewish Center @ 11 - 12:30
• FREE - Read and Play @ Sunset Park Library @ 1 - 1:45
• Dr. Alex & Friends Singalong ($10) @ Beyond at Liberty View @ 1:30 - 2:30
• **on break til 10/29** ​BYOBaby Play Date ($5) @ Bay Ridge Jewish Center
• FREE - Teen Manga Club @ McKinley Park Library @ 4 - 5
• FREE - After School Stories @ Sunset Park Library @ 4:30 - 5:30

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2:

• Lavender Blues ($20) @ Dimensions on Stage @ 10 - 10:40
• FREE - Toddler Time @ Dyker Library @ 10:15 & 11:15
• FREE - Babies and Books @ Fort Hamilton Library @ 10:30 - 11
• FREE - Babies and Books @ Sunset Park Library @ 10:30 - 11
• Trial Zumbini Class ($20) @ Raine & Riley's @ 11 - 11:45
• FREE - Toddler Time @ Sunset Park Library @ 11:15 - 12
• FREE - Toddler Time @ Fort Hamilton Library @ 11:30 - 12
• FREE - La Hora Mágica de los Pequeños @ Sunset Park Library @ 1:30 - 2:30
• FREE - Teen Lounge @ Dyker Library @ 2:30 - 3:30
• FREE - Book Adventures @ McKinley Park Library @ 4 - 5
• FREE - Sunset Park Bookmark Contest @ Sunset Park Library @ 4:30 - 5:15

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3:

• Mommy & Me with Miss Darlene @ Play Days & Parties @ 10 - 12​
• FREE - Babies & Books @ Dyker Library @ 1:15 - 2
• FREE - Tales from Around the World with Tammy Hall @ Fort Hamilton Library @ 3:30 - 4:30
• FREE - Chess Workshop with Alexander Baez @ Sunset Park Library @ 4 - 5
• Drop-In Karate Class for Kids & Adults ($10) @ Bay Ridge Jewish Center @ 6 - 7​

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4:

• FREE - Discovery Table @ McKinley Park Library @ 10 - 11
• FREE - First Five Years Kids Create @ McKinley Park Library @ 11 - 12
• The Dough Project ($35) @ Beyond at Liberty View @ 11 - 12
• FREE - Kids Create @ Dyker Library @ 4 - 5
• FREE - Game On! @ McKinley Park Library @ 4 - 5
• FREE - Bay Ridge Rocks Rock Painting Party @ Cocoa Grinder (3rd & Bay Ridge Ave) @ 5 - 7
• Parents Night Out Drop Off (reg. required) @ Bounce U @ 6 - 8:30
• FREE - Movies Under the Stars: Jurassic Park the Fallen World @ Owls Head Park @ 6:30 - 9

Fall is here and so is another great group giveaway!! We've got a jackpot of over $200 in prizes for toddlers, including a scooter, adorable clothes, Abominable movie swag, and more! Keep reading for details on the prizes, and enter to win in the Rafflecopter app at the bottom - remember you only need to comment to enter to win (be sure to let the app know you did so), but additional actions taken will accumulate more points and chances to win!

Disclaimer: This giveaway is sponsored but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Affiliate links are included, which means we will receive a small commission from purchases made after clicking.

The Prizes!!

Moxie Chic Mommy & Me Tees
Aiming to empower and celebrate girls of all ages, Moxie Chic has fashioned girl power messages onto everything from t-shirts and tote bags to drinkware and art prints! Their shirts are made to order, meaning you can mix and match the designs with the type of tee, including semi-fitted, muscle, dolman, and 3/4 sleeve raglan for Women, standard and fitted for Youth & Toddler, and onesies or tee for Baby. Our grand prize winner will receive the "Moxie Generations Generate Moxie" set pictured above left in their choice of fit for 1 adult and 1 child or baby (see all options here), an $80 value. If you are ready to #VoiceYourMoxie, head on over to shop their website (after entering our giveaway, of course)!

ShopHot Chrome Wheels Scooter
Nothing says fall like getting out for some fun in the fresh air, and what better way to do that than with your toddler's first scooter!? Our grand prize winner will receive their color choice in this Chrome Wheels Scooter from ShopHot ($45 - $99 on shophot.com or Amazon, affiliate link), which is suitable for ages 3 - 12 years (up to 150 pounds) thanks to its handlebars adjusting to 4 height levels. It weighs just 6 pounds, features a quick and easy fold, and has really cool LED light up wheels!! Don't want to miss out on the fun yourself? Don't worry, they have a model that is good from 6 years and up to 200 pounds, not to mention bicycles, a push tricycle, strollers, toys, and more!! Be sure to check out our full blog review of 2 of ShopHot's scooters here, and unboxing / demo video below!

Hotbunz Organic Pants
Say goodbye to frustrating snaps and buttons and tight elastic pinching at baby's tummy, and say hello to Hotbunz!! Adorable (and practical) drop crotch pants in GOTS certified organic cotton and oh-so-cute prints, with a soft and foldable no-elastic waistband. Our winner will receive one pair of pants ($39 value) in their choice of size (from 0-3 months to 2-3 years) and design (but how to choose just one!?!?). Head on over to hotbunz.com to shop now!!

Wubba Water Variety 6-Pack
​Fall is here and with it, all the germs! Before you stock up on electrolyte replacement drinks for the family, let me ask - did you know electrolyte replacement drinks tend to be full of artificial colors, flavors and sweeteners? Big Bang Beverages wasn't too thrilled with that, so they created an organic and healthier alternative to Pedialyte: Wubba Water, a children's hydration drink free of synthetic dyes, artificial flavors, artificial sweeteners, and GMO's! Colored only with fruit and vegetable extracts and having only 1 gram of organic sugar per serving, Wubba Water is a healthier way for your little one to replenish water and electrolytes when sick or playing sports (and they'll get a Vitamin C boost to boot)! You can find Wubba Water at Whole Foods (in NYC, CT & NJ) and local health food stores (Maine - NJ), and online at Walmart.com and Amazon (affiliate link). Our winner will receive 2 bottles of each flavor - blue raspberry, fruit punch, and orange, a $15 value.

The Tag*a*long Stroller Handle
If you have a child who wants the freedom of walking, but maybe isn't the best about holding onto the stroller, The Tag*a*long is for you! It's something fun and easy for them to hold, that extends just far enough from the frame to keep their feet out of the stroller wheel danger zone! We had 3 attached to our stroller for the past 2 years and found them extremely helpful (see us in action in this IG post)!! What's more, they're cheap, easy to detach and move to another stroller, BPA / PVC / Phthalate-free, and can also add a little pop of color to your ride! Our winner will receive one in the color of their choice - green, blue, black or pink! You can also buy them for $12.99 on Amazon (affiliate link).

DreamWorks' Abominable Swag
Have you heard of the newest animation from DreamWorks and Pearl Studio? Hitting theaters nationwide on September 27, Abominable is an exciting and heartwarming tale that will be your child's (and your) new favorite movie! Taking audiences on an epic 2,000-mile adventure from the streets of Shanghai to the breathtaking Himalayan snowscapes, Abominable is the first US animated film to feature a modern Chinese family. We were treated to an early screening a few weeks ago (watch our fun-filled day and non-spoiler review below) and honestly can't wait to go see it again once out in the theaters!! You'll laugh, you'll tear up, you'll be on the edge of your seats. It's a fun feel-good movie you just can't miss!! Our winner will receive the adorable Abominable lunch box and backpack pictured above. Watch the trailer and get tickets here!

ENTER TO WIN $200 IN PRIZES!!
Open to US residents ages 18 and over, the giveaway will run til Tuesday, October 2 at 11:59 PM EST. A winner will be chosen randomly and emailed, given 48 hours to claim their winnings. Only a comment is needed to enter (but be sure to let the app know you commented). Each additional action taken in the app will earn you extra chances to win, and some actions can be taken daily! So, be sure to bookmark this page and keep coming back! Good luck everyone and stay tuned as we'll be launching a new group giveaway every couple of weeks through the rest of 2019!!

Here's our roundup of the kids' activities and family-friendly events going on in the Greater Bay Ridge area of Brooklyn for the week of September 21 - 27, 2019!

​Don't forget to sign up for our e-newsletter and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to stay in the loop of all the local goings on!!

​All the events and ads below are linked, so click away for more details and to double check before heading out for an event (time changes, cancellations, and mistakes do happen on occasion).

Click here to submit your Bay Ridge area family-friendly event or program for a complimentary listing in an upcoming events roundup!

Businesses are invited to read more about advertising with us and to sign up for our advertisers' newsletter to receive occasional ad specials and upcoming deadline.

ONGOING:

• July 29 until further notice (a few weeks) - Play Days and Playdates will be closed except for Thursday Mommy & Me while owner recovers from surgery.
• Family Friendly Day Trips & Weekend Getaways​
• ​Sept 5 - Oct 8: Music Together Free Demonstration Classes
• Sept 28 - Ragamuffin Parade (start planning those costumes!)
  
• Sept 30 ~ Later this Fall: Bay Ridge Library will be closing for repair
  
• (Saturdays 8am-3pm ~Nov 23) ​Bay Ridge Greenmarket @ Walgreen's Parking Lot (9408 3rd Ave)
• (Sundays 9am-4pm ~Nov 24) Bensonhurst Greenmarket @ Milestone Park (18th Ave, 81-82nd St)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21:

• ONE WEEK TIL RAGAMUFFIN!!! Get those costumes ready!!!
• FREE - Harbor Boat Tours from Ikea (RSVP required)
• FREE - Saturday Storytime @ McKinley Park Library @ 10 - 10:30
• FREE - Saturday Storytime! @ Sunset Park Library @ 10:30 - 11
• FREE - Saturday Storytime @ Bay Ridge Library @ 11 - 11:45
• FREE - Kids Create: Writing @ Sunset Park Library @ 11 - 12
• Open Lab (Ages 2-5) @ Urban STEAM Lab @ 11 - 1
• "Little Rascal" Little Brushes @ Pinot's Palette @ 12 - 2
• Greek Cultural Festival @ Ridge Blvd between 84th - 86th Streets @ 12 - 11
• ​​FREE - Family DJ Dance Party - Music of Aretha Franklin for Kids @ 238 36th St @ 12:30​​ - 2​
• Mobile Pet Adoption (dogs, cats, bunnies) @ 8203 3rd Ave @ 12 - 4
• FREE - Chess at 3 @ Industry City @ 1 - 5
• FREE - Little Scientists @ Sunset Park Library @ 1:30 - 2:30
• FREE - Build with Duplo @ Sunset Park Library @ 1:30 - 2:30
• Oktober & Brew Fest @ Fort Hamilton Army Base @ 2 - 10
• FREE - Saturday Storytime @ Fort Hamilton Library @ 2:30 - 3
• FREE - Saturday Storytime @ Dyker Library @ 3 - 3:45
• FREE - Build with Lego @ Sunset Park Library @ 3 - 4
• Open Lab (5+) @ Urban STEAM Lab @ 4:30 - 7

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22:

• Drop-In Karate Class for Kids & Adults ($10) @ Bay Ridge Jewish Center @ 9:30 - 11​​
• FREE - Kids Yoga Class @ Bay Ridge Yoga @ 9:30 - 10:30
• Changing Seasons Kids Yoga (ages 5 - 11) @ Omn Vibe Yoga Studio @ 10:15 - 11:15
• Greek Cultural Festival @ Ridge Blvd between 84th - 86th Streets @ 12 - 7
• Welcome Back BBQ @ Bay Ridge Jewish Center @ 3 - 5

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23:

• FREE - Discovery Table @ McKinley Park Library @ 10 - 11
• FREE - Toy Time @ Bay Ridge Library @ 10 - 12
• FREE - First Five Years Kids Create @ McKinley Park Library @ 11 - 12
• FREE - Teen Tech Time @ Dyker Library @ 3 - 4
• FREE - Kids Tech Time @ Sunset Park Library @ 3:30 - 4:30
• FREE - Kids Create: Bay Ridge Rocks @ Bay Ridge Library @ 4 - 5
• FREE - Sunset Park Bookmark Contest @ Sunset Park Library @ 4:15 - 5:30
• FREE - Cup Scout Sign Up (boys & girls) @ 337 74th St @ 7 - 8

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24:

• ​​**cancelled** ​Open Play BRBM Special ($5) @ Play Days & Parties​ @ 10:30 - 12:30​
• FREE - StoryPlay @ Bay Ridge Library @ 10 & 11
• Lavender Blues ($10) @ Beyond at Liberty View @ 10:30
• FREE - Resume & Career Help @ Bay Ridge Library @ 10:30 - 12
• Open Lab (Ages 2-5) @ Urban STEAM Lab @ 12 - 2
• FREE - Read and Play @ Sunset Park Library @ 1 - 1:45
• Dr. Alex & Friends Singalong ($10) @ Beyond at Liberty View @ 1:30 - 2:30
• FREE - Teen Time @ Sunset Park Library @ 3:30 - 4:30
• ​BYOBaby Play Date ($5) @ Bay Ridge Jewish Center​​​​​ @ 3:30 - 5​
• FREE - Chess Club @ Bay Ridge Library @ 4 - 5
• FREE - DIY for Teens @ McKinley Park Library @ 4 - 5
• FREE - After School Stories @ Sunset Park Library @ 4:30 - 5:30

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25:

• Lavender Blues ($20) @ Dimensions on Stage @ 10 - 10:40
• FREE - Toy Time @ Bay Ridge Library @ 10 - 12
• FREE - Toddler Time @ Dyker Library @ 10:15 & 11:15
• FREE - Babies and Books @ Sunset Park Library @ 10:30 - 11
• FREE - Babies and Books @ Fort Hamilton Library @ 10:30 - 11
• FREE -Build with DUPLO @ Dyker Library @ 11 & 12 
• FREE - Toddler Time @ Sunset Park Library @ 11:15 - 12
• FREE - Toddler Time @ Fort Hamilton Library @ 11:30 - 12
• FREE - La Hora Mágica de los Pequeños @ Sunset Park Library @ 1:30 - 2:30
• FREE - Teen Lounge @ Dyker Library @ 2:30 - 3:30
• FREE - Build with LEGO @ Bay Ridge Library @ 3 - 4
• FREE - DIY: Arts and Craft @ Sunset Park Library @ 3:30 - 4:30
• FREE - Library Lab @ McKinley Park Library @ 4 - 5
• FREE - Sunset Park Bookmark Contest @ Sunset Park Library @ 4:15 - 5:30
• Changing Seasons Kids Yoga (ages 5 - 11) @ Omn Vibe Yoga Studio @ 5:30 - 6:30
• FREE - Town Hall on PS 746 & District 20 Rezoning @ 330 59th Street @ 6
• FREE - Offshore Wind Power Open House @ 472 2nd Ave @ 7 - 9​​​​​​

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26:

• Mommy & Me with Miss Darlene @ Play Days & Parties @ 10 - 12​
• FREE - Babies & Books @ Dyker Library @ 1:15 - 2
• FREE - Teen Tech Time @ Dyker Library @ 3 - 4
• FREE - Kids Create @ Bay Ridge Library @ 3 - 4
• FREE - Library Lab: Pinhole Camera @ Sunset Park Library @ 3:30 - 4:30
• FREE - Teen Tech Time @ McKinley Park Library @ 3:30 - 5
• FREE - Dungeons and Dragons @ Bay Ridge Library @ 4 - 5
• FREE - Teen Anime Club @ Sunset Park Library @ 4 - 5
• Drop-In Karate Class for Kids & Adults ($10) @ Bay Ridge Jewish Center @ 6 - 7​

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27:

• FREE - StoryPlay @ Bay Ridge Library @ 11 - 12
• FREE - Game On! @ Bay Ridge Library @ 3 - 4
• FREE - Game On! @ Sunset Park Library @ 3:30 - 5
• FREE - Teen Tech Time @ Sunset Park Library @ 3:30 - 5
• FREE - Kids Create @ Dyker Library @ 4 - 5
• FREE - Game On! @ McKInley Park Library @ 4 - 5

After dedicating time to my kids, my work, and my husband, let's face it, there just never seems to be any time left over for myself, or my mom friends. But that's silly. Of course there's enough time. You just have to get your priorities straight and MAKE the time! So, this week, I had myself a mom date and we had THE. BEST. TIME!!! And in true mom blogger fashion, I'm here to share it with you so you can be inspired and have an easy copycat mom date of your own!!

Disclaimer: This post is made possible by support from Mean Girls on Broadway. All opinions are my own. This post also includes some affiliate links - you won't pay more but we'll earn a small commission from purchases made.

Some of you out there may already be obsessed with the Tina Fey written "Mean Girls", watching the movie regularly since it was released way back in 2004. I myself had only seen it once and didn't remember anything about the movie other than it starred the infamous Lindsay Lohan (who apparently now runs a few night clubs in Greece and recently starred in her own MTV reality show!?). My point is, whether you know the story or not, you will absolutely LOVE Mean Girls on Broadway. Why? It's got everything!!

• MUSIC - is amazing, super catchy tunes, with crazy talented singers
• STORY & MESSAGE - is really inspiring, basically anti-bullying, showcasing the importance of being true to yourself and supporting others, or at least not putting others down. Not sure if these are direct quotes or not but they're some that really stuck with me from the show: Telling someone they're dumb won't make you smarter. Telling someone they're ugly won't make you prettier. Even the people you don't like are still people, so, GET OFF THEIR DICKS! LOL!! Seriously though, it has such an amazing message, but told in such a fun and hilarious way, it's awesome!
• DANCING - is fun, lots of group dances of course, it's broadway, and my favorite was Grey Henson, who plays Damian, he's just SO over the top and absolutely pee-your-pants hilarious, his dialogue and his tap dancing, all of it! So fun!

Now, I suggest this most highly for a super fun night out with your girlfriends and mom friends. That said, many boyfriends and husbands would also enjoy it, if they're into Broadway musicals. I wouldn't recommend it for kids, because of the dialogue and innuendos (teenage drinking, sex, intense bullying), but older teens would love it, and again, it has just such a great message about accepting yourself and others, and the special need for girls to support each other.

So, I took one of my best mom friends, Rhianon of Brooklyn Boy Mom & Known, out to Mean Girls on Broadway for a special Bloggers' Night they organized! We started across the street from the theater for fun drinks and yummy food at Haswell Greens (240 W. 42nd St) and got a little silly with their photo props (above)! Then we headed over to the August Wilson Theater (245 W. 52nd St), which has been decorated to get you into the Mean Girls / High School mood from the start! So many fun photo ops, even in the bathroom LOL (see below)!!

There's themed food and drinks for purchase at the theater, and of course TONS OF MERCH!!

So, aren't you just dying to go see this now!?!? You're in luck, cuz I got some discounts to give you - for the show AND for babysitting!!!!

Get tickets for Mean Girls on Broadway for as low as $59 with code MGBWAY here!
(The code can be used on Ticketmaster after you select your date, September 17 - November 24).

And if you need to get a sitter in order to make your Moms' Night Out happen, check out this offer!!

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There's absolutely no need to see the movie or listen to the Broadway music before you see the show, but in case you wanna get in the mood, here are a few fun items from Amazon to check out (affiliate links)

So fun, right!? Leave a comment below - are you obsessed with Mean Girls the movie? Have you seen it on Broadway or On Tour yet? What are some of your most memorable Moms' Night Out ideas!?

Here's our roundup of the kids' activities and family-friendly events going on in the Greater Bay Ridge area of Brooklyn for the week of September 14 - 20, 2019!

​Don't forget to sign up for our e-newsletter and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to stay in the loop of all the local goings on!!

​All the events and ads below are linked, so click away for more details and to double check before heading out for an event (time changes, cancellations, and mistakes do happen on occasion).

Click here to submit your Bay Ridge area family-friendly event or program for a complimentary listing in an upcoming events roundup!

Businesses are invited to read more about advertising with us and to sign up for our advertisers' newsletter to receive occasional ad specials and upcoming deadline.

ONGOING:

• July 29 until further notice (a few weeks) - Play Days and Playdates will be closed except for Thursday Mommy & Me while owner recovers from surgery.
• Family Friendly Day Trips & Weekend Getaways​
• ​Sept 5 - Oct 8: Music Together Free Demonstration Classes
• Sept 28 - Ragamuffin Parade (start planning those costumes!)
• (Saturdays 8am-3pm ~Nov 23) ​Bay Ridge Greenmarket @ Walgreen's Parking Lot (9408 3rd Ave)
• (Sundays 9am-4pm ~Nov 24) Bensonhurst Greenmarket @ Milestone Park (18th Ave, 81-82nd St)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14:

• FREE - Saturday Storytime @ McKinley Park Library @ 10 - 10:30
• FREE - Saturday Storytime! @ Sunset Park Library @ 10:30 - 11
• FREE - Saturday Storytime @ Bay Ridge Library @ 11 - 11:45
• FREE - Kids Create: Writing @ Sunset Park Library @ 11 - 12
• FREE - WonderSparks Puppets @ Beyond at Liberty View @ 11 - 12
• Open Lab (Ages 2-5) @ Urban STEAM Lab @ 11 - 1
• ​​FREE - Family DJ Dance Party - Music of Talking Heads for Kids @ 238 36th St @ 12:30​​ - 2​
• FREE - Chess at 3 @ Industry City @ 1 - 5
• FREE - Little Scientists @ Sunset Park Library @ 1:30 - 2:30
• FREE - Build with Duplo @ Sunset Park Library @ 1:30 - 2:30
• FREE - Saturday Storytime @ Fort Hamilton Library @ 2:30 - 3
• FREE - Saturday Storytime @ Dyker Library @ 3 - 3:45
• FREE - Build with Lego @ Sunset Park Library @ 3 - 4
• "Castle Celebration" Little Brushes @ Pinot's Palette @ 4 - 6
• Open Lab (5+) @ Urban STEAM Lab @ 4:30 - 7
• Parents Survival Night Out @ The Little Gym @ 5 - 8

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15:

• Drop-In Karate Class for Kids & Adults ($10) @ Bay Ridge Jewish Center @ 9:30 - 11​​
• FREE - Pet Rock Painting @ My Natural Pet @ 6 - 9

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16:

• FREE - Discovery Table @ McKinley Park Library @ 10 - 11
• FREE - Toy Time @ Bay Ridge Library @ 10 - 12
• FREE - Teen Tech Time @ Dyker Library @ 3 - 4
• FREE - Book Adventures @ Sunset Park Library @ 3:30 - 4:30
• FREE - Karaoke for Kids @ Bay Ridge Library @ 4 - 5

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17:

• FREE - StoryPlay @ Bay Ridge Library @ 10 & 11
• ​​**cancelled** ​Open Play BRBM Special ($5) @ Play Days & Parties​ @ 10:30 - 12:30​
• Lavender Blues ($10) @ Beyond at Liberty View @ 10:30
• Open Lab (Ages 2-5) @ Urban STEAM Lab @ 12 - 2
• FREE - Read and Play @ Sunset Park Library @ 1 - 1:45
• Dr. Alex & Friends Singalong ($10) @ Beyond at Liberty View @ 1:30 - 2:30
• FREE - Teen Time @ Sunset Park Library @ 3:30 - 4:30
• ​BYOBaby Play Date ($5) @ Bay Ridge Jewish Center​​​​​ @ 3:30 - 5​
• FREE - Chess Club @ Bay Ridge Library @ 4 - 5
• FREE - DIY for Teens @ McKinley Park Library @ 4 - 5
• FREE - After School Stories @ Sunset Park Library @ 4:30 - 5:30

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18:

• Lavender Blues ($20) @ Dimensions on Stage @ 10 - 10:40​​​​​​
• FREE - Toy Time @ Bay Ridge Library @ 10 - 12
• FREE - Toddler Time @ Dyker Library @ 10:15 & 11:15
• FREE - Babies and Books @ Fort Hamilton Library @ 10:30 - 11
• FREE - Babies and Books @ Sunset Park Library @ 10:30 - 11
• FREE - Build with DUPLO @ Dyker Library @ 11 & 12
• FREE - Toddler Time @ Sunset Park Library @ 11:15 - 12
• FREE - Toddler Time @ Fort Hamilton Library @ 11:30 - 12
• FREE - La Hora Mágica de los Pequeños @ Sunset Park Library @ 1:30 - 2:30
• FREE - Teen Lounge @ Dyker Library @ 2:30 - 3:30
• FREE - Build with LEGO @ Bay Ridge Library @ 3 - 4
• FREE - MakerBot DIY: Resin Jewelry @ Bay Ridge Library @ 4 - 5
• FREE - Kids Create @ McKinley Park Library @ 4 - 5

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19:

• Mommy & Me with Miss Darlene @ Play Days & Parties @ 10 - 12​
• Tots & Toddler Time @ Pinot's Palette @ 12 - 1
• FREE - Babies & Books @ Dyker Library @ 1:15 - 2
• FREE - Teen Tech Time @ Dyker Library @ 3 - 4
• FREE - Kids Create @ Bay Ridge Library @ 3 - 4
• FREE - Kids Explore: Pirate Adventure @ Sunset Park Library @ 3:30 - 4:30
• FREE - Teen Tech Time @ McKinley Park Library @ 3:30 - 5
• FREE - Dungeons and Dragons @ Bay Ridge Library @ 4 - 5
• FREE - Teen Anime Club @ Sunset Park Library @ 4 - 5
• FREE - Library Popup Office: Council Member Justin Brannan @ Bay Ridge Library @ 5 - 7
• Drop-In Karate Class for Kids & Adults ($10) @ Bay Ridge Jewish Center @ 6 - 7​
• FREE - Movies Under the Stars: Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey @ Dyker Beach Park @ 7 - 9

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20:

• FREE - StoryPlay @ Bay Ridge Library @ 11 - 12
• FREE - Kids Create @ Dyker Library @ 4 - 5
• FREE - Game On! @ McKinley Park Library @ 4 - 5
• FREE - End of Summer Silent Disco @ 69th Street Pier @ 6 - 9

I don't know about where you're from, but here in NYC, kids learn to ride scooters pretty soon after learning to walk! Maybe it's because we don't drive much, or don't have space to store multiple bikes, but scooters have become a huge part of my family's life, which is why we're so happy to collaborate with ShopHot.com on this review of 2 of the ChromeWheels Scooters sold on their website (discount code at bottom of this post)!!

Disclaimer: We were provided product in exchange for this review but all thoughts and opinions are our own and completely unbiased. In addition, there are some affiliate links included in this post, you don't pay more but we will receive a small commission on purchases made after clicking links.

Before I go into my full review below, be sure to watch my video unboxing, setting up the scooters, and trying them out, including footage of my very first time riding a scooter! HA! (The kids' adorable helmets are Mini Hornit LIDS, check out our review here if you missed it!)

2-Wheel Deluxe 8" Wheel ChromeWheels Scooter

Our 6.5 year old had outgrown his non-adjustable 3-wheel scooter and was nervous but excited to graduate to a 2-wheeler. Since he hasn't learned to ride a bike yet, balance-wise it definitely took some getting used to, but there's no stopping him now! He feels (and looks) like such a big boy! If you have a child ready for a 2-wheeler, this is a great one, check out some of these features:

• 200 pound weight limit (ages 6+) - meaning my husband and I can both use it, very cool! 
• large anti-slip deck - it's very grippy, and so wide that I can stand on it with my feet next to each other and not hanging off (see image below)!
• adjustable handlebar - there are 5 height settings ranging from 34.6 to 41.3 inches, and it's a quick and easy push-of-the-button adjustment.
• light but heavy-duty - it weighs just 8.8 pounds but is very sturdy (the frame is 80% aluminum and 20% steel)
• kickstand & rear-wheel brake - I hadn't thought about this being a necessity since we were used to 3-wheel scooters that stand on their own, but the kickstand is really helpful on a 2-wheeler!
• easy fold - you just pull a little lever and the T bar folds down, super easy. You can also push a button on each handle to pull them out and fold over, so it can get quite compact!
• design - offered in blue, black, and pink, with light up LED wheels that get brighter the faster you go!

Retails for $69 on shophot.com or Amazon (affiliate link).

Deluxe Foldable 3-Wheel ChromeWheels Scooter

What's great about this scooter is that it's super easy for young children to learn to ride. It's technically for ages 3-12 but my girls learned to ride a 3-wheel scooter when they were about 18 months! So, this would make a really great 2nd, 3rd, or 4th birthday present!! Because it has 2 wheels spread out in front, it balances on its own. The handlebar is fixed so it's much easier for them to keep their balance while learning to scoot, and little by little they'll learn the lean-to-steer function. My personal advice for teaching a young child how to do this is have them stand on the scooter, you stand behind the scooter and lean over them and gently hold their hands on the handle bar. As you push them, you can lean them each direction so they can feel how it works. Once comfortable they can start to scoot and steer on their own. There's a great double wheel brake in back, but younger children may use their feet as brakes instead (sorry, if doing this they'll go through shoes pretty quickly!). Anyway, this is a fabulous scooter and you can't ask for a better bang for your buck simply because it's good for such a wide age range!! We just got ours a week ago though, so I can't personally attest to how long they'll last. I'm hoping many years!! Here are some of the features of this one:

• ​​150 pound max (ages 3-12)
• adjustable handlebar - quick push of the button with 4 height levels (25 to 34.5 inches)
• lightweight & foldable - just 6 pounds and quick to fold by pulling up on the bottom of the T-bar
• design - available in black, blue, pink, purple, and red, with clear urethane LED light-up wheels​

​Retails for $45 on ShopHot.com and Amazon (affiliate link).

What we're LOVING about these scooters?

1. The price tag!! At about $45 for the 3-wheeler and $70 for the 2-wheeler, it won't break the bank and it also won't break your heart if junior ends up losing it!
2. They fold!! How great is that!? Makes for easier and more compact storage, throwing them in the trunk of your car or into our Wonderfold Wagon (check out that review here!!). You can also fully detach the T-bar if needing to store it somewhere even more compactly.
3. They light up!! Our kids have never had light-up shoes, so this is really our first time having something that lights up and frankly, we're in love! The LED lights on the wheels aren't noticible outside in bright daylight much, but at dusk or at night, or even indoors like in our building's hallways - they're so much fun!! Not to mention a bit of an added safety measure against traffic and what not.

So, what do you think!? If you're shopping for a birthday present, back to school gift, exam reward, Christmas gift, etc - you can't go wrong with a ChromeWheels Scooter from ShopHot.com AND our readers can get $66 off orders over $300 with code UJFSH66 here (valid through 9/18/19)!

Here's our roundup of the kids' activities and family-friendly events going on in the Greater Bay Ridge area of Brooklyn for the week of September 7 - 13, 2019!

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​All the events and ads below are linked, so click away for more details and to double check before heading out for an event (time changes, cancellations, and mistakes do happen on occasion).

Click here to submit your Bay Ridge area family-friendly event or program for a complimentary listing in an upcoming events roundup!

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ONGOING:

• July 29 until further notice (a few weeks) - Play Days and Playdates will be closed except for Thursday Mommy & Me while owner recovers from surgery.
• Family Friendly Day Trips & Weekend Getaways​
• Sept 5 - 12: Giveaway of 1 Fall Session to Music Together
• ​Sept 5 - Oct 8: Music Together Free Demonstration Classes
• Sept 9 - 13: Open House at Union Church Playgroup 
• Sept 28 - Ragamuffin Parade (start planning those costumes!)
• Moms with kid(s) in tow receive a free juice or smoothie with purchase of a meal @ Cocoa Grinder (9504 4th Ave), Tuesdays/Thursdays/Sundays @ 10am-6pm
• (Saturdays 8am-3pm ~Nov 23) ​Bay Ridge Greenmarket @ Walgreen's Parking Lot (9408 3rd Ave)
• (Sundays 9am-4pm ~Nov 24) Bensonhurst Greenmarket @ Milestone Park (18th Ave, 81-82nd St)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7:

• FREE - Saturday Storytime @ McKinley Park Library @ 10 - 10:30
• FREE - Art in the Yard @ Union Church @ 10 - 1
• FREE - Saturday Storytime @ Bay Ridge Library @ 11 - 11:45
• FREE - Kids Create: Writing @ Sunset Park Library @ 11 - 12
• Open Lab (Ages 2-5) @ Urban STEAM Lab @ 11 - 1
• FREE - Elf the Musical Auditions @ St. Pat's @ 12 - 3
• ​​FREE - Family DJ Dance Party - Music of David Bowie for Kids @ 238 36th St @ 12:30​​ - 2​
• FREE - Chess at 3 @ Industry City @ 1 - 5 (on the hour)
• FREE - Little Scientists @ Sunset Park Library @ 1:30 - 2:30
• FREE - Build with Duplo @ Sunset Park Library @ 1:30 - 2:30
• FREE - "Mama's Work Shoes" Storytime @ The BookMark Shoppe @ 2 - 3
• FREE - Fuzzy Lemons Kids Rock n Roll Concert @ Shore Road Park (79th) @ 2 - 4
• FREE - Mid-Autumn Festival Drawing Contest @ Leif Ericson Park @ 2 - 6
• FREE - Saturday Storytime @ Fort Hamilton Library @ 2:30 - 3
• FREE - Build with Lego @ Sunset Park Library @ 3 - 4
• "Spellbound Scholar" Family Paint @ Pinot's Palette @ 4 - 6
• Open Lab (5+) @ Urban STEAM Lab @ 4:30 - 7

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8:

• Drop-In Karate Class for Kids & Adults ($10) @ Bay Ridge Jewish Center @ 9:30 - 11​​
• Cat Adoption Event @ 8315 5th Ave @ 12 - 5
• FREE - BAT Block Party @ Brooklyn Army Terminal @ 12 - 6

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9:

• FREE - Discovery Table @ McKinley Park Library @ 10 - 11
• FREE - Toy Time @ Bay Ridge Library @ 10 - 12
• FREE -  First Five Years Kids Create @ McKinley Park Library @ 11 - 12
• FREE - Kids Create @ Sunset Park Library @ 3:30 - 4:30
• FREE - Library Lab @ Bay Ridge Library @ 4 - 5
• FREE - Elf the Musical Auditions @ Shore Hill @ 6:30 - 9:30

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10:

• FREE - StoryPlay @ Bay Ridge Library @ 10 & 11
• ​**cancelled** ​Open Play BRBM Special ($5) @ Play Days & Parties​ @ 10:30 - 12:30
• Lavender Blues ($10) @ Beyond at Liberty View @ 10:30
• Open Lab (Ages 2-5) @ Urban STEAM Lab @ 12 - 2
• FREE - Read and Play @ Sunset Park Library @ 1 - 1:45
• FREE - NYC Department of Social Services Information Table @ Bay Ridge Library @ 1 - 3
• Dr. Alex & Friends Singalong ($10) @ Beyond at Liberty View @ 1:30 - 2:30
• ​BYOBaby Play Date ($5) @ Bay Ridge Jewish Center​​​​​ @ 3:30 - 5​
• FREE - Chess Club @ Bay Ridge Library @ 4 - 5
• FREE - DIY for Teens @ McKinley Park Library @ 4 - 5
• FREE - After School Stories @ Sunset Park Library @ 4:30 - 5:30
• FREE - Concerts in the Park: Head over Heels @ Shore Road Park (79th) @ 7

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11:

• Lavender Blues ($20) @ Dimensions on Stage @ 10 - 10:40​​​​​
• FREE - Toy Time @ Bay Ridge Library @ 10 - 12
• FREE - Toddler Time @ Dyker Library @ 10:15 & 11:15
• FREE - Babies and Books @ Sunset Park Library @ 10:30 - 11
• FREE - Babies and Books @ Fort Hamilton Library @ 10:30 - 11
• FREE - Build with DUPLO @ Dyker Library @ 11 & 12
• FREE - Toddler Time @ Sunset Park Library @ 11:15 - 12
• FREE - Toddler Time @ Fort Hamilton Library @ 11:30 - 12
• FREE - La Hora Mágica de los Pequeños @ Sunset Park Library @ 1:30 - 2:30
• FREE - Teen Lounge @ Dyker Library @ 2:30 - 3:30
• FREE - Build with LEGO @ Bay Ridge Library @ 3 - 4
• FREE - TinkerCAD Basics @ Bay Ridge Library @ 4 - 5
• FREE - Book Adventures @ McKinley Park Library @ 4 - 5
• FREE - 9/11 Vigil @ 69th St Pier @ 7:30 - 9:30

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12:

• Mommy & Me with Miss Darlene @ Play Days & Parties @ 10 - 12​
• FREE - Kids Create @ Bay Ridge Library @ 3 - 4
• FREE -  Teen Tech Time @ McKinley Park Library @ 3:30 - 5
• FREE - Dungeons and Dragons @ Bay Ridge Library @ 4 - 5
• FREE - Emoji 3D Printing @ Sunset Park Library @ 4 - 5
• Drop-In Karate Class for Kids & Adults ($10) @ Bay Ridge Jewish Center @ 6 - 7​

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13:

• FREE - StoryPlay @ Bay Ridge Library @ 11 - 12
• FREE - Game On! @ Bay Ridge Library @ 3 - 4
• FREE - Game On! @ Sunset Park Library @ 3:30 - 5
• FREE - Teen Tech Time @ Sunset Park Library @ 3:30 - 5
• FREE - Kids Create @ Dyker Library @ 4 - 5
• FREE - Game On! @ McKinley Park Library @ 4 - 5
• FREE - Bessie's Big Shot Puppet Mobile @ Owl's Head Park @ 4 - 4:45
• FREE - Scouts Interest Meeting (Troop 9318 / Pack 518) @ 440 Ovington @ 7 - 9

Celebrating its first anniversary and heaps of success here in Bay Ridge Brooklyn, Cheesecake Diva is offering some new and exciting menu items and services we are thrilled to spread the word about!!

Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Cheesecake Diva, but all thoughts and opinions are our own - completely honest and unbiased.

Before we get to the new stuff, we have to first touch on their (delicious!!) staple, and namesake - the cheesecakes!! Serving up a huge list of flavors in single serving ($4.25), 6" round (from $16), 10" round (from $38), mini pack of 12 ($12.95), and mini pack of 24 ($22.95) - stop by for a spontaneous sweet treat or order online for a birthday or office party (they can deliver!). They even cater events and offer wholesale to restaurants and hotels - call (718) 333-5087 for more info!!

And then there is the Egg Waffle Ice Cream which is huge enough to share, or those with the greatest of ambitions could tackle it solo! Not your average waffle cone, this puffed up egg waffle is a Hong Kong treat that is incredibly hard to find here in NYC. You choose vanilla or chocolate flavored egg waffle, add ice cream and your choice of toppings ($9)!

And now, to the new featured treats!! Cheesecake Diva is the FIRST in NYC to be offering a, wait for it, CHEESECAKE POPSICLE!!! It's basically a semi-frozen slice of cheesecake, on a stick, with your choice of toppings. And simply put, it's amazing!!!! It's worth ever cent of its $6.50 price tag (more for extra toppings). Thankfully this is not seasonal offering, it'll be here year-round!

They've also got Golden Honey Toast with Ice Cream, Bubble Tea, Infused Ice Tea, Diva Latte, Matcha...

For those seeking a taste of Japan in Bay Ridge, they've got a full line of Pocky Sticks and freshly made Takoyaki (octopus balls).

They are also now proudly serving Grumpy Coffee, which is Kosher certified, brewed in Brooklyn, and woman-owned! 

As Cheesecake Diva enters their second year here in Bay Ridge, let's show them our support through our wallets and stomachs, shall we!? Located at 7309 3rd Ave, head on over to celebrate surviving the back to school hustle, a long work week, end of exams, birthdays, or just another day on this planet! Or give them a call to cater your next party, PTA meeting, baby shower, etc!