Suzi Shelton, Mil's Trills & Princess Backpack & Benjamin

Schedule

Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am to 11:15 am

UTC-04:00

Location

ShapeShifter Lab | Brooklyn, NY

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Wake Up & Dance with Suzi Shelton & Amelia Robinson of Mil's Trills with special guests Princess Backpack & Benjamin!
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Wake Up & Dance with Suzi Shelton & Amelia Robinson of Mil’s Trills with special guests Princess Backpack & Benjamin!

Wake Up & Dance with Suzi Shelton & Amelia Robinson of Mil’s Trills with special guests Princess Backpack & Benjamin!


Saturday, April 18th, 2026



  • 10:00 AM – Doors open
  • 10:15 AM – Story time
  • 10:30–11:15 AM – Concert

Shapeshifter Lab


837 Union StreetBrooklyn, NY 11215


Grab a drink or snack from the café and settle in for a magical morning!


🎟 Tickets

  • $15 per person
  • FREE for babies under 12 months
  • $45 Family Four-Pack

Perfect for families with children ages 0–8.


This early-morning concert series is designed to engage, inspire, and uplift kids and grown-ups alike.



  • Special Guests: 🎒 Princess Backpack & Benjamin

About the Artists:


Suzi Shelton


For over a decade, Suzi Shelton has been a beloved voice in independent family music and a cornerstone of the NYC kids’ music scene. A Park Slope favorite, she regularly fills playgrounds and venues like Old Stone House of Brooklyn, Brooklyn Public Library, and Jalopy Theatre. Her Wake Up & Dance series at Shapeshifter Lab has become a monthly hotspot for families with young children for the past two years.


Amelia Robinson of Mil’s Trills


A Brooklyn-based children’s music project dedicated to creating positive inclusive music-making experiences that strive to empower and embrace young audiences and families. Through joyful collaborative live shows, engaging albums, and interactive songwriting web series, Amelia works to find new creative ways of bringing people together towards a peaceful global community.


Benjamin (Princess Backpack and Benjamin)Benjamin writes for beloved kids’ TV shows including Rosie’s Rules (PBS) and Dora (Nickelodeon). His musical project, Princess Backpack, features a magical talking bag from the kingdom of Backpackia. Together with friends like Suzi Shelton, Benjamin creates playful, joyful, heartfelt kids’ music heard on kids’ radio stations around the world including their latest album ‘We’re Friends Now.’


 


💚 Proudly Sponsored By

Shibley Day CampWe create magical experiences that promote personal growth and lifelong friendships in our nurturing, down to earth environment.Photography and video recording may take place during this event. By attending, you consent to being photographed or recorded for future promotional use. If you’d prefer not to be included, please let our event staff know upon arrival.



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Where is it happening?

ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, United States

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Tickets

USD 13.36 to USD 17.36

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