Free kid-friendly events this week in Brooklyn (6/22-6/28)

This week’s local family programming includes a “Read with a Dog” event at the Brooklyn Heights Library on Tuesday, June 23. Children ages 5 to 12 can sign up starting at 3:00 p.m. for 15-minute slots to practice reading to a guest pup, an initiative designed to build self-esteem and literacy skills.

Other nearby highlights include weekly free admission at the Pier 2 Roller Skating Rink in Brooklyn Bridge Park on Mondays and Fridays, and a new mom meet-up at Fontainhas in DUMBO every Tuesday afternoon. In Prospect Park, families can join a guided stroller walk on Thursday morning or participate in nature exploration activities focused on pollinators from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Additional borough activities feature a Pride Month party for teens in Dyker Heights, Caribbean drumming sessions in Bed-Stuy, and a community World Cup screening in Cypress Hills. Local residents can also attend a free screening of The Lego Movie at Bay Ridge’s Fort Hamilton Athletic Field on Wednesday evening.

Summary by Dispatch AI — read the full story at Brooklyn Bridge Parents.