There are fun and educational events for adults and kids of all ages in Prospect Park this month.
Songs In The Key Of New York, August 16, 3 p.m. at the Lefferts Historic House; free: Kids and parents are invited to the Lefferts Historic House for a special concert celebrating “Songs In The Key Of New York,” a new record which features a collection of original songs about New York for children and parents alike. It is one of the first ever children’s records written exclusively about New York City.
“Songs In The Key Of New York” is led by musicians/educators, Jeremy Zmuda and Clare Manchon. Their songs include “Subways All Ways,” “Taxi,” “Bridges and Tunnels,” and “Five Boroughs,” to name a few.
Call 718-789-2822 or visit www.songsinthekeyofnewyork.com for more information.
Youth Council Harvest & Open House, August 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Youth Resource Center at Bowling Green Cottage (at the Parade Ground); free: Great for kids and teens, join the members of the Prospect Park Alliance Youth Council as they harvest their home grown produce, including pumpkin squash, carrots, broccoli, peas, and cucumbers. These are crops that were planted at the Youth Resource Center’s vegetable garden during Earth Day in April.
For more information, call 718-854-4901.
Twilight Tours, Thursdays through August 28, 6:30-8:30, at the Prospect Park Audubon Center: Adults are invited to enjoy a romantic evening of wine and cheese on the charming Audubon Center balcony; then tour the park’s majestic Lullwater on their electric boat “Independence.” After your ride, go on an Audubon naturalist-guided exploration of the park’s nature trails (including a chance to meet the park’s bat population). Reservations are required; seats are limited: call 718-287-3400 extension 114. Boat tour leaves at 7 p.m. $25 per person.
For more on Prospect Park events, programs, directions, membership, and volunteering, call the Park Hotline at 718-965-8999 or visit www.prospectpark.org.
