Brooklyn Heights Kids Activities Calendar

60 activities this month

Sunday, April 5

DeKalb Market Hall Children's Event — April 5

DeKalb Market Hall at CityPoint

Enjoy free family-friendly activities and entertainment at DeKalb Market Hall.

general Free Brooklyn Heights

Easter Fun Explosion at Pier 2 Roller Rink

Pier 2 Roller Rink

Celebrate Easter with roller skating, an appearance by the Easter bunny, an egg hunt, and festive food at the rink.

sports $12 admission, $8 skate rental 2y-12y Brooklyn Heights

Kids Day: Brooklyn Nets v. Washington Wizards

Barclays Center

Family-friendly basketball game with giveaway for first 5000 kids.

general From $23 Up to 12y Brooklyn Heights

Easter Giveaway — April 5

Santos Community Garden

Families can stop by the garden to receive free Easter candy for children in the community.

general Free Up to 12y Brooklyn Heights

Monday, April 6

Spring Break Art Camp — April 6

Creatively Wild Art Studio

A full-day immersive art experience where kids explore painting, drawing, and mixed media in a professional studio setting.

art $165/day 6y-9y Brooklyn Heights

Free Public Skate at Pier 2 — April 6

Pier 2 Roller Rink

Enjoy fresh air and free skating admission during this special spring break public session.

sports Free 3y+ Brooklyn Heights

Kids Week: Fire Making — April 6

Fort Greene Park

Learn the essential survival skill of fire making in a safe and educational environment with park rangers.

science Free 8y-15y Brooklyn Heights

Spring Break Camp for Children — April 6

Speakitaly NYC Brooklyn

A fun-filled day camp featuring Italian cooking classes, drawing, arts and crafts, and music for children during their school break.

general $69/day 4y-10y Brooklyn Heights

Early Language Class — April 6

St. Pauls Carroll St.

Join a speech therapist for early language development activities designed for babies and toddlers.

general Paid Up to 4y Brooklyn Heights

Tuesday, April 7

DUMBO Music Classes - Spring Semester (12:30 PM)

ONEYOGAHOUSE

High energy music classes for babies and toddlers with professional bandleader using instruments, props, and songs.

music Pre-register; semester/drop-ins; sibling discounts Up to 15mo Brooklyn Heights

Spring Break Art Camp — April 7

Creatively Wild Art Studio

Young artists delve into creative projects using recycled materials and traditional media during this school break camp.

art $165/day 6y-9y Brooklyn Heights

Preschool Storytime — April 7

Brooklyn Heights Library

Enjoy a celebration of learning and literacy with books, music, and movement for preschoolers and their caregivers.

stories Free 3y-5y Brooklyn Heights

DUMBO Music Classes - Spring Semester (11:30 AM)

ONEYOGAHOUSE

High energy music classes for babies and toddlers with professional bandleader using instruments, props, and songs.

music Pre-register; semester/drop-ins; sibling discounts Up to 2y Brooklyn Heights

DUMBO Music Classes - Spring Semester (10:30 AM)

ONEYOGAHOUSE

High energy music classes for babies and toddlers with professional bandleader using instruments, props, and songs.

music Pre-register; semester/drop-ins; sibling discounts Up to 3y Brooklyn Heights

Tuesday Morning Music with Kyle Tigges — April 7

Jalopy Theatre

A cross-generational singalong for all ages featuring folk and traditional music.

music $25 per family Brooklyn Heights

Wednesday, April 8

Kids Week: Sensory Perception Hike

Brooklyn Bridge Park

Join the Urban Park Rangers for a guided walk through the park using your senses to explore the natural world.

outdoors Free Up to 12y Brooklyn Heights

Lil Boppers Toddler Hip-Hop Class — April 8

Atlantic Terminal Mall

A fun introduction to rhythm and movement for toddlers and their caregivers.

music $30/class 18mo-3y Brooklyn Heights

Toddler Time (11:15 Session) — April 8

Brooklyn Heights Library

Storytime with books, music, and movement for toddlers and caregivers.

stories Free 18mo-3y Brooklyn Heights

Spring Break Art Camp — April 8

Creatively Wild Art Studio

A hands-on day of artistic discovery featuring two major projects and plenty of creative freedom.

art $165/day 6y-9y Brooklyn Heights

Thursday, April 9

Music with Ramblin' Dan — April 9

Ramblin' Dan & The Freewheelin' Band

A high-energy music session for little ones featuring guitar, sing-alongs, and rhythmic play.

music $40/class Up to 3y Brooklyn Heights

Spring Break Art Camp — April 9

Creatively Wild Art Studio

Kids spend the day creating unique masterpieces and making new friends in the heart of DUMBO.

art $165/day 6y-9y Brooklyn Heights

Kids Week: Nature Exploration Hike

Brooklyn Bridge Park

An Urban Park Ranger-led sensory hike through the park's diverse habitats to discover local wildlife.

outdoors Free Up to 12y Brooklyn Heights

Friday, April 10

Spring Break Art Camp — April 10

Creatively Wild Art Studio

The final day of spring break camp concludes with vibrant mixed-media creations and artistic exploration.

art $165/day 6y-9y Brooklyn Heights

Pre/Postnatal Pelvic Floor Workshop — April 10

55 Prospect St

An educational workshop for new and expecting parents focused on pelvic floor health.

general Paid Brooklyn Heights

Family Storytime — April 10

Brooklyn Heights Library

Interactive storytelling session for young children featuring classic tales and songs.

stories Free 3y-6y Brooklyn Heights

Saturday, April 11

Young Naturalists: Build an Insect Hotel — April 11

Fort Greene Park Visitor Center

Kids can learn about local biodiversity by building a habitat for insects in the park.

science Free 5y-13y Brooklyn Heights

Family Storytime — April 11

Brooklyn Heights Library (Brooklyn Public Library)

Short, lively storytime with books, music, and movement for kids and caregivers to meet other local families.

stories Free Up to 12y Brooklyn Heights

Art and Letters: A Family Workshop with Cecile Chong — April 11

Smack Mellon (Adams Street Library Partner)

A creative artmaking and letter-writing workshop for families inspired by local art exhibitions.

art Free Brooklyn Heights

Sunday, April 12

Transit Tots at New York Transit Museum

New York Transit Museum

A morning of storytime, crafts, and imaginative play for toddlers in the historic subway station museum.

stories $40 for 1 child and up to 2 adults 18mo-3y Brooklyn Heights

Sunday Public Skating at Pier 2 — April 12

Pier 2 Roller Rink

Join the community for a full day of skating fun at the iconic Brooklyn Bridge Park roller rink.

sports $12/person 3y+ Brooklyn Heights

Monday, April 13

April Coffee & Babies & Talk

Brooklyn Heights Association (BHA) Office

New-mom meetup for coffee and conversation with other parents (focused on brand-new babies, but older babies welcome).

general Free for first-time attendees (membership required for returning sessions) Up to 12mo Brooklyn Heights

Early Language Class — April 13

St. Pauls Carroll St.

Join a speech therapist for early language development activities designed for babies and toddlers.

general Paid Up to 4y Brooklyn Heights

Toddler Time — April 13

Adams Street Library

A lively session for crawling and walking toddlers to enjoy books, songs, and fingerplays with their caregivers.

stories Free 18mo-3y Brooklyn Heights

HYPE Music & Movement — April 13

Le Meraviglie Art

An inclusive, high-energy class for babies and toddlers featuring singing, jamming, and dancing.

music $36/class 6mo-2y Brooklyn Heights

Babies and Books (Lapsit) — April 13

Adams Street Library

A gentle storytime for non-walking infants featuring songs, readings, and rhymes to build early literacy skills.

stories Free Up to 18mo Brooklyn Heights

Tuesday, April 14

Music Together with NikosKids — April 14

Zion Lutheran Evangelical Church

A research-based music and movement program for young children and their families to bond through play.

music $35/class Up to 5y Brooklyn Heights

Preschool Storytime — April 14

Brooklyn Heights Library

Join other families for a fun session of books, music, and movement designed for children ages 3 to 5.

stories Free 3y-5y Brooklyn Heights

Danica Novgorodoff and Meera Subramanian — April 14

Greenlight Bookstore

Join a special all-ages book event featuring a discussion on youth climate activism and a graphic novel presentation.

stories Free Brooklyn Heights

Wednesday, April 15

Tween Book Group — April 15

Greenlight Bookstore

A book discussion group for tweens featuring pizza and a lively conversation about 'Max in the House of Spies'.

stories Free 9y-12y Brooklyn Heights

Toddler Time (11:15 Session) — April 15

Brooklyn Heights Library

A celebration of learning and literacy with books, music, and movement for toddlers and their caregivers.

stories Free 18mo-3y Brooklyn Heights

Babies and Books (Lapsit) — April 15

Adams Street Library

A lapsit storytime for infants featuring songs, readings, and rhymes to introduce the joy of reading. For infants not yet crawling or walking.

stories Free Up to 18mo Brooklyn Heights

Toddler Time — April 15

Adams Street Library

Read books, sing songs, and play with other toddlers in this interactive early literacy program.

stories Free 18mo-3y Brooklyn Heights

Toddler Time at Brooklyn Heights Library

Brooklyn Heights Library

A celebration of learning and literacy with books, music, and movement for toddlers and their caregivers.

stories Free 18mo-3y Brooklyn Heights

Thursday, April 16

Music with Ramblin' Dan — April 16

Ramblin' Dan & The Freewheelin' Band

Join Ramblin' Dan for a fun-filled music class designed to engage toddlers with instruments and movement.

music $40/class Up to 3y Brooklyn Heights

Nature Storytime — April 16

Environmental Education Center, Brooklyn Bridge Park

Enjoy nature-themed stories and songs led by librarians, followed by animal encounters and activities.

stories Free Up to 6y Brooklyn Heights

Friday, April 17

Storytime at Jane's Carousel — April 17

Jane's Carousel

Enjoy springtime stories, songs, and Friday morning fun hosted by the Brooklyn Public Library at the iconic carousel.

stories Free Up to 5y Brooklyn Heights

Saturday, April 18

BAMKids presents Love Our Earth — April 18

BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music)

A special Earth Day celebration for kids featuring performances and activities that inspire environmental stewardship.

general Free 3y-12y Brooklyn Heights

Healthy Kids Day at the YMCA — April 18

Brooklyn YMCA Locations

A free day of family fun, fitness, games, and crafts at your local YMCA. Healthy Kids Day event with activities hosted by local Brooklyn YMCA branches.

sports Free 4y-12y Brooklyn Heights

Family Storytime (All Ages) — April 18

Brooklyn Heights Library

A community storytime featuring books, music, and movement for children of all ages and their grown-ups.

stories Free Brooklyn Heights

Saturday Storytime! — April 18

Adams Street Library

A weekend storytime session for young children and their families to enjoy songs and books together.

stories Free Up to 5y Brooklyn Heights

Earth Day Festival — April 18

Fort Greene Park (Monument Plaza)

Celebrate the Earth with workshops, crafts, and games hosted by community organizations in the park.

outdoors Free Brooklyn Heights

Family Storytime — April 18

Brooklyn Heights Library (Brooklyn Public Library)

A family-friendly storytime with songs and movement—easy weekend activity for babies through elementary kids.

stories Free Up to 12y Brooklyn Heights

BAMKids Love Our Earth — April 18

Brooklyn Academy of Music

Explore climate action through creativity, music, and community connection at BAM.

art Free 3y+ Brooklyn Heights

Sunday, April 19

Sunday Public Skating at Pier 2 — April 19

Pier 2 Roller Rink

End your weekend with fresh air and smooth skating at Brooklyn's most scenic roller rink.

sports $12/person 3y+ Brooklyn Heights

Sundae Funday: Ice Cream & Art Experience — April 19

New Heat Studio

A sweet art party where kids can paint their own themed canvas and build a custom ice cream sundae.

art $30 3y-12y Brooklyn Heights

Smorgasburg Prospect Park — April 19

Prospect Park (Breeze Hill)

Savor local flavors at the weekly Sunday food festival held at Breeze Hill in Prospect Park.

general Free entry Brooklyn Heights

Wednesday, April 22

The Big Brooklyn Playdate — April 22

Central Library (Grand Army Plaza)

Fun games, activities for early literacy and STEM sensory play for babies and toddlers with parents and caregivers.

general Free Brooklyn Heights

Saturday, April 25

Healthy Kids Day with your local Brooklyn YMCA! — April 25

Multiple YMCA locations in Brooklyn

Healthy Kids Day event with activities hosted by local Brooklyn YMCA branches.

general Free Brooklyn Heights

Family Author Event: B is for Bibliophile — April 25

Brooklyn Heights Library (Brooklyn Public Library)

Kid-friendly author/illustrator Q&A plus a book-making craft for families at the Brooklyn Heights library.

art Free 3y-12y Brooklyn Heights

Earth Day Celebration — April 25

Brooklyn Bridge Park — Pier 1

Drop in for Earth Day crafts using plant materials, family nature walks, and a kid-friendly volunteer Green Team session.

outdoors Free Up to 12y Brooklyn Heights

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