Old-fashioned fun with Historic Games event at Lefferts Historic House

Lefferts Historic House is sharing fun and games on Saturdays and Sundays from Dec. 1 through Dec. 30.

Do you know what games children played in centuries past? Find out at at Lefferts Historic House with great indoor fun, playing games including pick-up-sticks, board games, and so much more.

Historic Games on Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 1 through Dec. 30, from 1 pm to 3 pm. $3. Suitable for all ages.

Lefferts Historic House [452 Flatbush Ave. between Empire Boulevard and Eastern Parkway in Prospect Lefferts Gardens; (718) 789–2822; www.prospectpark.org].

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