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> First Saturday of every Month, Brooklyn Bridge Park*

Galapagos~kids! founds the first ever
DUMBO Kite Flying Society!

(*That's the City Park at the foot of Main Street, not the State Park, the State Park has rules and they won’t let you fly a kite. We told them to go fly a kite.)

Don’t ask our members the secrets to building the world’s best kites. We think most of them will be under ten years old and might be flying their first kite, and besides, no one’s telling. If we told you, you’d miss the fun. Besides we’re not founding the grandest society to ever plaster itself across the DUMBO sky for nothing. Introducing: the DUMBO Kite Flying Society.

DKFS members arise on the first Saturday morning of every month to ascend and soar between the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges, glide over the East River, and vie for the titles of biggest kite, smallest kite, worst kite, longest flying kite and most improved kite.

DKFS members salute innovative kite engineers of all skills provided they possess the will and fortitude of kite fliers who have come before; such as Alexander Graham Bell, Benjamin Franklin, the Wright Brothers, and Submarine Spies, mariners who lofted antennas into the sky to talk to the folks back home. Second only to birds (poor Icarus!), kites were the first inspiration to explore reality of lifting man into the sky. Come fly a kite!

Starter kites provided! Certificate of membership and kite flying license’s will be issued, by us.

Read about the DUMBO Kite Flying Society in the New York Daily News!

> Saturday, December 13th, $30 family, $15 individual, $7 kids

galapagos~kids! presents: Rachel Trachtenburg's Homemade Holiday World

Join Rachel, as she presents her new show, Rachel's Homemade World. With a flowery set made by her Mom, Rachel will share some of her favorite activities such as audience sing alongs, puppet shows, interactive arts and crafts, environmental messages, and cooking segments complete with snack time!

Arts and Crafts Goodies Supplied!! So be ready to Get Creative!!

Rachel's show encourages kids to think and act independently while exploring new and creative outlets. Perfect for Galapagos visitors of all ages.

The Trachtenburg Family Slide Show Players have been touring the world with their colorful songs based on old slide shows found at yard sales and thrift shops. Tina and Jason Trachtenburg, along with their thirteen-year-old daughter Rachel, put on a show complete with slideshows and organic cooking lessons. With Dad on guitar and keys, Rachel on drums, and Mom running the projector, this family that plays together offers an exciting and homespun experience.

Now they're mixing it up for Galapagos and the Kids of DUMBO and beyond!!

Buy tickets here!