Brooklyn
NYC Ferry NYC Various locations,
Travel by state-of-the-art ferry to stops in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island along the East River and Hudson River. Indoor and outdoor seating. Charging stations, concessions, AC/heat and stroller parking available onboard. Travel time varies, from 20 to 60 minutes. Ferry frequency differs by stop; see the online schedules. Some family-friendly destinations include Domino…
🎟 $2.75, free/kids under 44 inches
Jane’s Carousel Brooklyn Bridge Park 99 Plymouth St, Brooklyn
Ride exquisitely carved horses (and two chariots) on this charming carousel with a view, created in 1922 in Ohio and recently restored and relocated to the edge of the East River. The carousel is covered, but the line to enter is entirely outdoors.
🎟 $2
Opposites Abstract: A Mo Willems Exhibit Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn
Investigate opposites through hands-on experiences, art-making, and performances in an exhibit inspired by the eye-popping, emotive, and highly accessible words and images in Mo Willems’ bestselling children’s book of the same name.
🎟 $15, free/babies under 1
Artland: An Installation by Do Ho Suh and Children Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn
Enter an enchanting world of color and clay, Spocky Trees and Slimes in a fantastical ecosystem dreamed up in 2016 by artist Do Ho Suh and his two young daughters. This ever-growing and evolving series of islands is inhabited by characters and landscapes sculpted from nontoxic clay. There is no government or monarchy (though Slimes…
🎟 $25/adult, $17/students & seniors, $10/ages 4-12
Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn
A focused selection from the world-class collection of musical and cultural icons Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) and Alicia Keys spotlights works by Black diasporic artists. Expansive in their collecting habits, the Deans, both born and raised in New York, champion a philosophy of “artists supporting artists.” Admire works by Gordon Parks, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Lorna Simpson,…
🎟 $25/adult, $17/students & seniors, $10/ages 4-12
Museum of Food and Drink– Flavor: The World to Your Brain Empire Stores 55 Water Street, Brooklyn
Take a sensory journey through our bodies and our world, designed and curated by food scientists and culinary anthropologists. Unpack what really happens in our heads when we experience the flavors of food, discover the ways flavor companies engineer and design the flavors that we eat almost every day, and learn what natural and artificial…
🎟 $15/ages 15+, $7/ages 5-14, free/ages 4 & under
Pier 2 Roller Rink Brooklyn Bridge Park 99 Plymouth St, Brooklyn
Skate on a world-class roller and inline skating rink with a waterfront view and a top 40 soundtrack. Skatemates available for beginners ($6). Wrist guards required for all skaters; rentals are provided free of charge. 🍽️ Purchase snacks and beverages at the rinkside cafe. 🎟️ Free admission Mon & Fri 3:30pm-6:00pm, Sat 10:30 am–12 pm
🎟 $12, $8/skate rental
Hopalong Andrew Sing-a-longs City Point BKLYN 445 Albee Square, Brooklyn
Singalong with the hardest-working cowboy musician in Brooklyn. Across from McNally Jackson Bookstore.)
🎟 $20
Open Hours at Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center 99 Plymouth St, Brooklyn
Visitors of all ages can get to know Brooklyn Bridge Park with rotating monthly educational themes, a 250 gallon aquarium filled with critters from the East River, a 10’ scale model of Brooklyn Bridge Park, crafts, a reading corner, and much more. Enjoy self-led investigation with guidance by expert educators to reveal the hidden stories…
Free Storytime at Treasure Trunk Theatre Treasure Trunk Studio 141 Atlantic Avenue, Brookyln
Join a world of wonder and imagination at a free weekly community story time for little ones ages 0-4 and their grownups. This enchanting experience, led by enthusiastic and engaging teaching artists/actors, introduce news favorites and familiar tales, with time for free play and connection in a warm and cozy space.
Sesame Street Live! Say Hello Kings Theatre 1027 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn
Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street sing and dance with fun surprises along the way in a new musical with costumed characters. Say hello to your favorite Sesame Street Live characters with an add-on Meet & Greet photo opportunity (+$50).
🎟 $45–$68
Weekends in Bloom Brooklyn Botanic Garden 100 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn
Celebrate cherry blossom season and all the spring blooms at Brooklyn Botanic Garden with casual, pop-up music and dance performances, morning programming for kids and families in the Discovery Garden, and Garden tours.
Spring Swing Kids Concert St. Ann and the Holy Trinity Church 157 Montague Street, Brooklyn
Join a unique family music experience, featuring the talented, bilingual (English/Spanish) wife/husband duo Musiquita. Composer/pianist/singer Jesse Elder and violinist/composer/singer Blanca Cecilia González will be joined by an incredible ensemble, including juggler Kyle Driggs, hula hooping contortionist Ellie Steingraeber, upright bassist Steve Whipple, and french horn virtuoso Peter DelGrosso. At the end of the concert, meet…
🎟 $40, free/ages 12 & under
Classic Fleischer Cartoons Nitehawk Cinema Prospect Park 188 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn
See family friendly classics at a chic cinema with waiters serving food & drinks during the movie, plus retro video games in the lobby. A block of Max Fleischer cartoons featuring new restorations of Betty Boop, Popeye, Koko the Clown and more. Max Fleischer is one of the most renowned pioneers in animation. From 1919…
🎟 $15
Jane’s Carousel Day Brooklyn Bridge Park 99 Plymouth St, Brooklyn
Enjoy free rides and face painting at Jane’s Carousel.
Smorgasburg Williamsburg Marsha P. Johnson State Park 90 Kent Avenue at North 7 Street, Brookyln
Nosh at a Saturday open-air food market in America featuring over 35 local vendors in a waterfront park. At what the New York Times calls “The Woodstock of Eating," try unique treats like fried cookie dough balls, Honduran baleadas, baklava beignets, butter tarts, Japanese fried chicken, lobster truffle fries and so much more yumminess.
Workshop: The Art Book for Children Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn
Phaidon and the Brooklyn Museum are excited to host author, artist, and art historian Ferren Gipson for an interactive art-making workshop. This program celebrates the updated and expanded edition of Gipson’s beloved The Art Book for Children. Young artists-to-be are invited to learn about the exciting history of art and create their own masterpieces inspired…
Woofstock: Badass Spring Fest President Street President Street btwn 3rd & Nevins, Brooklyn
Join Badass Anima Rescue for fun activities for dogs and kids, including a dog agility course, face painting, and a raffle to support fundraising efforts. Adoption opportunities abound. Food & drinks available for purchase.
Mother’s Day Celebration Brooklyn Public Library 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn
Join students from Calpulli Community in a festive dance celebration for Mother's Day. Learn about the traditions and cultures of Mexico, listen to live Mariachi music, and dance along.
Music for Autism Concert with Flutist Adam Sadberry & Pianist Lucy Yao Brooklyn Heights Library 286 Cadman Plaza West, Brooklyn
See an autism-friendly, interactive concert developed specifically for autistic individuals and their families. Download a social story with photos from previous concerts to get a sense of what to expect at the concert. Also see a guide for caregivers with more information on social stories and how to use this tool.