La Chivita

Brooklyn Public Library 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn

Join lovable characters who share traditional stories of their beloved homeland with “La Chivita,” a magical bus that journeys through the heartland of Colombia.

Music for Autism Concert with Los Cuatro Amigos

Sunset Park Library 4201 Fourth Avenue, Brookyln

See an autism-friendly, interactive concert developed specifically for autistic individuals and their families. Los Cuatro Amigos, vibrant band blending diverse musical talents into a captivating fusion of Latin alternative sounds, performs bilingual songs in English and Español. Mexican-American singer/songwriter Marilyn Castillo’s forthcoming debut album, “Chicana en Nueva York,” reflects Castillo’s personal journey in the city,…

Parents & Kids Paint & Chill

Brooklyn Paints 1134 Broadway, Brookyln

Parents and children can unleash their creativity side by side. Guided by experienced instructors, embark on an artistic journey, exploring various painting techniques and discovering unique artistic styles. Paint side by side or collaborate on a masterpiece. No prior painting experience is necessary – just enthusiasm and imagination.

Suggested Ages: All
🎟 $25/participant

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…

Crafts with Cathy

Dyckman Farmhouse Museum 4881 Broadway at 204th Street,

Celebrate spring at the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum with Cathy Sanacore. Cathy will lead a craft workshop where participants can create their own spring themed paper wreath. Materials are first come first served. Open to kids of all ages.

Häagen-Dazs Brooklyn Grand Re-Opening

Häagen-Dazs Brooklyn 120 Montague Street, Brookyln

Join Häagen-Dazs for the grand re-opening of the first Häagen-Dazs shop in Brooklyn. Free cups & cones for the first 500 guests. Also enjoy photo opportunities, prizes and the opportunity to win free ice cream for a year. Take the experience to the next level with a take-home poem from a local typewriter poet.

Latin Beats in Bloom

Green-Wood Cemetery 5th Avenue & 25th Street, Brooklyn

Experience the vibrant rhythms and melodies of the Caribbean, Mexico, Brazil, and beyond at a historic cemetery. From the infectious swing of Afro Latin jazz from Puerto Rico to the inspiring Mexican melodies of Son Jarocho, immerse yourself in a musical journey that traverses the rich cultural tapestry of the region. Move between multiple stages—featuring…

Suggested Ages: All, Adult Friendly
🎟 $40

City Nature Challenge

Green-Wood Cemetery 5th Avenue & 25th Street, Brooklyn

Join Genspace (a community biology lab in Brooklyn) for an adventurous morning of activities and learning for kids of all ages. Expert naturalists lead walks to collect data on birds, insects, fungi, and plants at the Cemetery for the City Nature Challenge every half hour between 10:30am and 12:30pm. Microscopy activity stations will offer an…

Event Series Weekends in Bloom

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.

Event Series Brooklyn Pop-Up Market

Brooklyn Pop-Up Market

Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn

Stop by Brooklyn Museum market to shop one-of-a-kind, handmade items from local artisans. This weekly event features more than twenty vendors offering artwork, jewelry, fashion, home and apothecary goods, and more.

Art Explorers: Spring Fling Printmaking

Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn

Celebrate all the seasons in Utagawa Hiroshige’s famous prints and learn family-friendly printmaking techniques in this workshop for ages 4–6 with adult companions. Stroll through Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami), then head to the studio to create nature-inspired stamps and experiment with making prints and paper.

Suggested Ages: 4 to 6
🎟 $32, includes Museum general admission
Event Series Smorgasburg In Prospect Park

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…

Suggested Ages: All, Adult Friendly
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Rock And Roll Playhouse: The Strokes

Brooklyn Bowl 61 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn

Join a kid-friendly rock concert celebration. Dance and sing along as Scaramouche & The Fandangos plays songs by The Strokes and other favorites. 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…

Suggested Ages: All
🎟 $16, free/ages 1 & under

Earth Day Celebration

Prospect Park Boathouse & Audubon Center 101 East Drive, Brooklyn

Join Prospect Park Alliance to celebrate of Earth Day with family-friendly nature activities and a multimedia production. From 12–2 pm, enjoy seasonal discovery stations, fun-filled education opportunities and more to celebrate our earth. From 2–3 pm, see The Arrival, a dramatized mythical production about how water came to Earth by Something Positive, a New York City…

Creative Clay Creations Workshop

Brooklyn Paints 1134 Broadway, Brookyln

Sculpt and mold clay creations. Under the guidance of friendly instructors, will learn basic clay techniques and explore various sculpting methods to bring ideas to life. From adorable animals to fantastical creatures, the possibilities are endless. The workshop provides a safe and supportive environment where children can express themselves freely and build confidence in their…

Suggested Ages: All
🎟 $30
Event Series Brooklyn Night Market

Brooklyn Night Market

Industry City 220 36th Street, Brooklyn

Nestled within the vibrant atmosphere of Industry City, this monthly food festival, hosted against the backdrop of a stunning sunset and between two iconic city blocks, has become a foodie mecca, drawing in over 6,000 guests per event with an impressive lineup of 65 vendors. A rotating line-up of performers provide music and entertainment.

Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift

The Opera House 288 Berry St, Brooklyn

Discover the music of Taylor Swift classical-style under the gentle glow of hundreds of (flameless) candles. The Highline String Quartet performs Swift's hits in classical arrangements with engaging narration. Enjoy a live, multi-sensory musical experience in an awe-inspiring location. Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone. Best for Switfies…

Suggested Ages: 8 to 14+, Adult Friendly
🎟 $35-$65
Event Series PuppetWorks

Jack & the Beanstalk

Puppetworks 338 6th Ave, Brooklyn

Puppetworks marionettes' brings the classic tale to life with an original song score & a "live" Giant Advance reservations recommended. Strollers must be left on the porch outside (camera monitored). Also at 2:30 pm.

Suggested Ages: 3 to 13
🎟 $10-$11

Matilda

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. This 1996 film adaptation of a Roald Dahl work tells the story of Matilda Wormwood, a gifted girl forced to put up with a crude, distant father and mother. Worse, Agatha…

Suggested Ages: 4 to 14+
🎟 $15

Brooklyn Museum Stroller Tours

Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn

Enjoy an interactive, stroller-friendly tour of Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. Designed for children up to 24 months old and their caregivers, this baby-friendly program features touchable objects, songs, exploration of artworks on view, and an opportunity to connect with other adults. Breastfeeding is welcome. Single strollers only,…

Suggested Ages: Babies to Toddlers
🎟 $32, includes Museum general admission