Brooklyn
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 and Cinco de Mayo. 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.
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…
First Saturday: In Bloom Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn
Enjoy engaging and eclectic free art and entertainment for all ages the first Saturday of the month at Brooklyn Museum. Celebrate Spring and Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a lineup of artists, poets, and musicians from the Asian diaspora in Brooklyn and beyond. This program is free; registration is required and includes Museum general…
Party On Wheels New York Transit Museum Boerum Place & Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn
Celebrate the 120th birthday of the subway at a fundraiser for the New York Transit Museum. Includes breakfast and birthday cake, artmaking and face painting, conductor cab photo booth, and unlimited rides on vintage subway cars from the Museum platform to Hoyt-Schermerhorn and back. Party On Wheels donations support the Museum’s programs for kids and…
🎟 $65/ages 18+, $40/ages 2-17
Symphonic Sunday at Old Stone House Old Stone House 336 3rd Sreet, Brooklyn
Enjoy high quality orchestral and operatic music in the beautiful setting in a total immersive experience with interactive pre and post concert moments for children to meet the musicians (and their instruments). Get a glimpse of the musical collaborative process. Our series is free for children (with 1 adult ticket bought).
🎟 $35/adult & child pair
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.
Meet Your Green Neighbors: Walks for Kids Green-Wood Cemetery 5th Avenue & 25th Street, Brooklyn
Look for radiant blooms, lush leaves, and towering trees in a lovely historic cemetery. Embark on an engaging and family-friendly exploration of Green-Wood’s natural wonders. Learn to make observations and identify the characteristics of “green neighbors,” fostering a deeper connection with the natural world and inspiring the next generation of environmental advocates.
🎟 $25, $5/ages 4-12
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
Smorgasburg In Prospect Park Prospect Park, Breeze Hill Lincoln Road & Ocean Ave,
Spend your Sundays noshing at the largest weekly open-air food market in America featuring 35 local vendors—including Parantha Alley and Vaquero Elotes—and a full bar. At what the New York Times calls “The Woodstock of Eating," try Amazeballs meatballs by NFL player Derrell Smith, egg sandwiches based on Japanese tamagoyaki, Fluffies' thick soufflé pancakes. Portuguese…
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Rock And Roll Playhouse: Music of Prince Brooklyn Bowl 61 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn
Join a kid-friendly rock concert celebration. Local musicians pay tribute to iconic star Prince. Loud (bring hearing protection earmuffs for sensitive ears) with lots of dancing. Doors open at 11 am. Order pizza, salads, ribs, milkshakes, burgers and more from the in-house Blue Ribbon. Stay and bowl for $30/half hour in high-tech lanes.
🎟 $16, free/ages 1 & under
Children’s Day at Japan Village Japan Village 934 Third Avenue, Brooklyn
Celebrate Japanese holiday Children’s Day with Japanese sword performances by Zentokan Dojo (1 pm & 3 pm), mochi pounding, colorings, koinobori (carp streamers) in the Courtyard and lots of delicious Japanese food.
And Then, Now Green-Wood Cemetery 5th Avenue & 25th Street, Brooklyn
Traverse Green-Wood’s spring landscape to experience moments of music, dance, and reflective conversation. An immersive performative walk explores the significance of reliance—be it on each other, the environment, or our collective humanity. Choreographed by Jody Oberfelder, in collaboration with Glass Clouds Ensemble, Price: This interactive site-specific work is inspired by the Cemetery itself, a historic…
🎟 $30, $18/students & seniors
And Sing! BAM Strong 651 Fulton Street, Brooklyn
A collection of multi-hyphenated leaders, performers, conductors, singers, educators, curators, storytellers, and legacy-holders join over 100 singers from Brooklyn Youth Chorus for a joyful and inspiring evening of musical commentary and connection. Davóne Tines, BAM’s Artist-in-Residence and Artist Mentor at Brooklyn Youth Chorus, and Arreon A. Harley-Emerson invite creatives from on stage and off to…
🎟 $30
Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show New York City College of Technology 186 Jay Street Brooklyn,
City Tech presents a monthly open mic for variety artists, where emerging performers and seasoned pros alike hone new acts in front of a live audience, hosted by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus co-founder Keith Nelson.
🎟 $15 suggested donation
Molière in the Park: The Miser Lakeside Prospect Park 171 East Drive, Brookyln
Step into a world of biting absurdity and timeless truths with a free full production of Molière’s most successful play, re-imagined for today's world. Harpagon, a newly widowed geezer, consumed by fear of losing his wealth, will do anything to save his fortune. When he announces that he has found love again and is ready…