Brooklyn
Artland: Artcycling Workshop Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn
Recycling is important—even in fantastical ecosystems. Take a trip to enchanting ecosystem Artland: An Installation by Do Ho Suh and Children, and learn how to use alternative materials, such as plastic bottles and cups, to add to this colorful world. These free, drop-in workshops are for all ages.
🎟 $20/adults, $14/seniors & students, free/ages 19 & under
Hanami Nights Brooklyn Botanic Garden 100 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn
Enjoy special access to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s famous Kanzan trees. Find a spot on Cherry Esplanade to enjoy the cherry blossoms, lit up for maximum effect, and savor the spring vibe. Stroll in the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden and along Cherry Walk, try origami, and view a curated display of bonsai. Enjoy live performances, a…
🎟 $37/ages 13+, $18/ages 3-12
Candlelight: A Tribute to Dua Lipa The Opera House 288 Berry St, Brooklyn
Enjoy live renditions of the music of Ed Sheeran and Coldplay under the gentle glow of hundreds of awe-inspiring (flameless) candles. The Highline String Quartet performs exciting classical arrangements music of Shivers, Break My Heart and other hits. Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone.
🎟 $38-$68
National Pretzel Day Atlantic Terminal Mall 139 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn
Celebrate National Pretzel Day at these chains: 🥨 Wetzel’s Pretzels: Free original pretzel after 3pm. No purchase necessary + sweepstakes for pretzels for a year (Columbus Circle, Atlantic Terminal Mall, Staten Island) 🥨 Auntie Anne’s: Free original or cinnamon sugar pretzel for members (free to join, use code Ree1Tan5889 and join here) (15+ locations in…
Mary Walton, Science of Sound New York Transit Museum Boerum Place & Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn
Meet Mary Walton, a 19th-century citizen-inventor, and help her conduct an experiment to make elevated steam trains less noisy as they rumble overhead. Repeating 20-minute performances occur at 11:00 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm & 1:00 pm and the platform and Lo-V Subway Car.
🎟 $10/adults, $5/ages 2-18 & 62+
15% Off Area 53 Adventure Park Area 53 Adventure Park 616 Scholes St, Brooklyn
Save on ropes courses, multiple rock climbing walls, roller skating, laser mazes, zip lines, ninja courses, slides and more at an indoor adventure park with extended spring break hours. Book a 3-hour time slot to divide among your choice of activities. 48 inch minimum height limit for the Sky Trail (Ropes Course) and Sky Rail…
🎟 $35.70 with code SpringHours15
Earth Rocks! Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn
Join BCM during spring break for a week-long celebration of our amazing planet. Each day presents exciting STEAM-inspired programs consisting of dynamic performances, hands-on workshops, and special projects in BCM’s new makerspace, Nature’s Engineers. The week is organized around four overarching themes: Grow, Sustain, Care, and Explore.
🎟 $15, free/babies under 1
Fort Greene Park Earth Day Festival Fort Greene Park 100 Washington Park, Brooklyn
Choose from 10 family-friendly activities and sustainable swaps including Earth Day Mosaic with UrbanGlass, Seed Bombs Workshop, Book Giveaways and Storytime. Get a free prize for participating in over 8 of the activity stations.
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.
🎟 $25/participant
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…
🎟 $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…
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.
🎟 $32, includes Museum general admission
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: 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…
🎟 $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…