There were crowds. Boy, were there crowds. On a perfect fall day, over 1000 kids and parents showed up at JJ Byrne Park for the Harvest Festival co-sponsored by the Old Stone House and Park Slope Parents.

It was quite a site: pony rides, face painting, costume making and more. My sister and Ducky waited 45 minutes for a pony ride and 30 minutes for a fantastic face painting session.

"I’m a butterfly princess," Ducky told me. A purple and pink butterfly around her eyes with sparkles: she was a site to behold. I’m sure she hasn’t washed it off yet. She’ll want to be a butterfly princess for as long as possible.

At the Old Stone House children were making Halloween costumes and stuffed animals. Some of the kids just seemed to enjoy playing with the soft stuffing.

There may have been a big clean up job, but it looked like the kids had loads of fun. And don’t forget. Support the Old Stone House by attending their big, fun event for grown-ups.

On Saturday, October 23, it’s the 1st Annual Makin’ History Costume Party Bash

A benefit for the Old Stone House @ the Brooklyn Lyceum

8-11 pm. Tickets:  $40

Advance tickets: http://www.nycharities.org/event/event.asp?CE_ID=3129