Carroll Gardens Kids Activities Calendar

41 activities this month

Sunday, April 5

Sakura Japanese Makers Market — April 5

Industry City

Explore Japanese culture with creative artists, makers, and craft activities for the whole family at Industry City.

art Free Carroll Gardens

Smorgasburg Season Opening — April 5

Prospect Park

The ultimate open-air food market returns for its 16th season with over 70 globally diverse vendors at Prospect Park.

general Free entry Carroll Gardens

Open Play - NY Kids Club Gowanus

NY Kids Club - Gowanus

Supervised unstructured playtime in a state-of-the-art gym for young children.

general Fees calculated in cart Carroll Gardens

Kids Day: Brooklyn Nets v. Washington Wizards

Barclays Center

Brooklyn Nets basketball game designated as Kids Day with giveaway for first 5,000 kids.

general From $23 Up to 12y Carroll Gardens

Carroll Park Easter Egg Hunt

Carroll Park

A community Easter egg hunt for kids with games, crafts, and prizes in the park.

outdoors Free 2y-12y Carroll Gardens

Monday, April 6

Early Language Classes — April 6

St. Pauls Carroll St. and PlayWell

A playful early language class for caregivers and toddlers led by a licensed speech therapist to support communication development in young children.

stories Paid Up to 4y Carroll Gardens

Kids Create: Springtime Arts and Crafts — April 6

Sunset Park Library

Children can express their creativity with seasonal art projects and hands-on crafting at the library.

art Free 6y-12y Carroll Gardens

Tuesday, April 7

PSP Babies Meetup in Prospect Park — April 7

Prospect Park

A casual weekly gathering for new parents and babies to socialize near the Picnic House.

outdoors Free Up to 2y Carroll Gardens

Tuesday Morning Music with Kyle Tigges — April 7

Jalopy Theatre

Enjoy a cross-generational singalong and dance party featuring folk and traditional music for the whole family.

music $25/family Carroll Gardens

PSP Babies Morning Meetup at the Movies — April 7

Alamo Drafthouse or Nitehawk Cinema

Enjoy a baby-friendly movie screening with other local parents at neighborhood cinemas.

general Paid Up to 2y Carroll Gardens

Wednesday, April 8

Babies & Books at St. Paul's Episcopal Church

St. Paul's Episcopal Church (hosted by Brooklyn Public Library / Carroll Gardens Library)

A lapsit storytime for non-walking babies (infants not yet walking) with songs, rhymes, and books to build early literacy skills — great for meeting other local caregivers.

stories Free Up to 18mo Carroll Gardens

Moozika Music Class at Christ Church

Christ Church

An interactive bilingual music program for children featuring original songs, puppets, and instruments.

music Contact for pricing Up to 4y Carroll Gardens

Toddler Time at St. Paul's Episcopal Church

St. Paul's Episcopal Church (hosted by Brooklyn Public Library / Carroll Gardens Library)

An off-site storytime for walking toddlers (18 months to 3 years) featuring books, songs, and early literacy concepts while the Carroll Gardens Library is renovated.

stories Free 18mo-3y Carroll Gardens

Wednesday Greenmarket at Bartel-Pritchard Square — April 8

Bartel-Pritchard Square

Explore local produce and family-friendly market stalls at this weekly neighborhood gathering.

outdoors Free Carroll Gardens

Friday, April 10

Storytime in the Garden at Amazing Garden

Amazing Garden

An all-ages outdoor storytime in Carroll Gardens where families explore the season of spring through stories and songs.

stories Free Up to 12y Carroll Gardens

Saturday, April 11

Story Time at the Bookstore — April 11

The Center for Fiction Bookstore

Join booksellers for a weekly reading of favorite children's books in a cozy community setting.

stories Free Carroll Gardens

Community Joy Family Day — April 11

Bric House

Free afternoon of children's book giveaways, art-making, readings, live music, dancing, food, and giveaways for all ages.

general Free Up to 12y Carroll Gardens

Sunday, April 12

Court Street BK Fair — April 12

Court Street (street fair corridor)

A big spring street fair along Court Street that's easy to stroller-walk with kids (food/shops and lots of people-watching).

general Free to attend (vendors vary) Up to 12y Carroll Gardens

Ballroom for Kids (4-6 y.o.) - Saturdays

Brooklyn Dance Lessons

Introductory ballroom dance class to build basic dancing knowledge and skills.

general Fees calculated in cart 4y-6y Carroll Gardens

Kids Art Workshop at Court Tree Collective

Court Tree Collective

Hands-on art session where children can create spring-themed crafts with professional instructors.

art $15 per child 4y-10y Carroll Gardens

Monday, April 13

Early Language Classes — April 13

St. Pauls Carroll St. and PlayWell

A playful early language class for caregivers and toddlers led by a licensed speech therapist to support communication development in young children.

stories Paid Up to 4y Carroll Gardens

Tuesday, April 14

Makers Lab at Brooklearn

Brooklearn

A process-driven art class for young children focusing on sensory-rich materials and discovery through play.

art $40/class 2y-5y Carroll Gardens

Tuesday Morning Music with Kyle Tigges — April 14

Jalopy Theatre

Enjoy a cross-generational singalong and dance party featuring folk and traditional music for the whole family.

music $25/family Carroll Gardens

A Better World Is Possible: Global Youth Confront the Climate Crisis — April 14

Greenlight Bookstore in Fort Greene

Join authors and youth activists for a discussion on climate change and solutions at this special all-ages graphic novel event.

science Free Carroll Gardens

PSP Babies Morning Meetup at the Movies — April 14

Alamo Drafthouse or Nitehawk Cinema

Enjoy a baby-friendly movie screening with other local parents at neighborhood cinemas.

general Paid Up to 2y Carroll Gardens

PSP Babies Meetup in Prospect Park — April 14

Prospect Park

A casual weekly gathering for new parents and babies to socialize near the Picnic House.

outdoors Free Up to 2y Carroll Gardens

Wednesday, April 15

Babies & Books at St. Paul's Episcopal Church

St. Paul's Episcopal Church (hosted by Brooklyn Public Library / Carroll Gardens Library)

A lapsit storytime for non-walking babies (infants not yet walking) with songs, rhymes, and books to build early literacy skills — great for meeting other local caregivers.

stories Free Up to 18mo Carroll Gardens

Toddler Time at St. Paul's Episcopal Church

St. Paul's Episcopal Church (hosted by Brooklyn Public Library / Carroll Gardens Library)

An off-site storytime for walking toddlers (18 months to 3 years) featuring books, songs, and early literacy concepts while the Carroll Gardens Library is renovated.

stories Free 18mo-3y Carroll Gardens

Toddler Time — April 15

St. Paul's Episcopal Church (hosted by Brooklyn Public Library / Carroll Gardens Library)

A walkers-only toddler storytime with books, songs, and movement (aimed at roughly 18 months to 3 years).

stories Free 18mo-3y Carroll Gardens

Wednesday Greenmarket at Bartel-Pritchard Square — April 15

Bartel-Pritchard Square

Explore local produce and family-friendly market stalls at this weekly neighborhood gathering.

outdoors Free Carroll Gardens

Thursday, April 16

Math Sensory Explorers at Brooklearn

Brooklearn

An interactive class for toddlers to discover foundational math skills like counting and sorting through sensory play.

science $40/class 18mo-3y Carroll Gardens

Friday, April 17

Youth Artist Pop-Up Exhibition at Groundswell

Groundswell

A special exhibition featuring original work by local youth artists in the Gowanus community.

art Free 5y+ Carroll Gardens

Saturday, April 18

Ballroom for Kids (4-6 y.o.) - Saturdays

Brooklyn Dance Lessons

Introductory ballroom dance class to build basic dancing knowledge and skills.

general Fees calculated in cart 4y-6y Carroll Gardens

Moozika! Family Concert at Roulette Intermedium

Roulette Intermedium

A high-energy, interactive family music show featuring bilingual songs in English and Spanish.

music Ticketed Up to 10y Carroll Gardens

BAMKids presents Love Our Earth — April 18

Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)

Families explore climate action through creativity, music, and community connection with local organizations.

music Free 3y-10y Carroll Gardens

Wake Up & Dance with Suzi Shelton — April 18

Shapeshifter Lab

A magical morning concert and story time series designed to engage and uplift young children and their families.

music $15/person Up to 8y Carroll Gardens

YMCA Healthy Kids Day — April 18

Brooklyn YMCAs

A day of free family fun, fitness activities, and healthy living resources at local Brooklyn YMCA branches.

sports Free Carroll Gardens

BAMKids presents Love Our Earth — April 18

BAM

A family-friendly celebration of the Earth featuring performances and activities that inspire environmental stewardship.

general Free Carroll Gardens

SPRING 2026 PSP Kids Clothing and Gear Swap — April 18

Old Stone House

A massive community swap for members to find and donate kids' clothing, gear, and maternity items.

general Paid Up to 10y Carroll Gardens

Brooklyn Independent Comics Showcase (BICS) — April 18

Industry City

An annual comics and art convention in Sunset Park highlighting independent creators, artists, and writers.

art Free Carroll Gardens

Earth Day Festival at Fort Greene Park — April 18

Fort Greene Park

Celebrate the planet with workshops, crafts, and games hosted by community organizations at the park's Monument Plaza.

outdoors Free Carroll Gardens

Sunday, April 19

Spring Blooming Hike in Prospect Park

Prospect Park Picnic House

Guided hike to identify spring flowers and trees and learn their roles in the ecosystem.

general FREE Up to 12y Carroll Gardens

Wednesday, April 22

Babies & Books at St. Paul's Episcopal Church

St. Paul's Episcopal Church (hosted by Brooklyn Public Library / Carroll Gardens Library)

A lapsit storytime for non-walking babies (infants not yet walking) with songs, rhymes, and books to build early literacy skills — great for meeting other local caregivers.

stories Free Up to 18mo Carroll Gardens

Toddler Time at St. Paul's Episcopal Church

St. Paul's Episcopal Church (hosted by Brooklyn Public Library / Carroll Gardens Library)

An off-site storytime for walking toddlers (18 months to 3 years) featuring books, songs, and early literacy concepts while the Carroll Gardens Library is renovated.

stories Free 18mo-3y Carroll Gardens

The Big Brooklyn Playdate — April 22

Brooklyn Public Library - Central Library

Fun games and activities for young children encouraging early literacy, with Toddler Zone featuring hands-on STEM sensory play.

general Free Carroll Gardens

Saturday, April 25

Ballroom for Kids (4-6 y.o.) - Saturdays

Brooklyn Dance Lessons

Introductory ballroom dance class to build basic dancing knowledge and skills.

general Fees calculated in cart 4y-6y Carroll Gardens

Spring Open House — April 25

The Co-op School

Welcoming self-guided open house at The Co-op School to explore the facilities and programs.

general Free Carroll Gardens

Wednesday, April 29

Babies & Books at St. Paul's Episcopal Church

St. Paul's Episcopal Church (hosted by Brooklyn Public Library / Carroll Gardens Library)

A lapsit storytime for non-walking babies (infants not yet walking) with songs, rhymes, and books to build early literacy skills — great for meeting other local caregivers.

stories Free Up to 18mo Carroll Gardens

Toddler Time at St. Paul's Episcopal Church

St. Paul's Episcopal Church (hosted by Brooklyn Public Library / Carroll Gardens Library)

An off-site storytime for walking toddlers (18 months to 3 years) featuring books, songs, and early literacy concepts while the Carroll Gardens Library is renovated.

stories Free 18mo-3y Carroll Gardens

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