Downtown Brooklyn Kids Activities Calendar

71 activities this month

Sunday, April 5

Kids Day: Brooklyn Nets v. Washington Wizards

Barclays Center

Brooklyn Nets basketball game with kids giveaway for first 5000.

general From $23 Up to 12y Downtown Brooklyn

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 food at Brooklyn Bridge Park.

sports $12 admission, $8 skate rental Up to 12y Downtown Brooklyn

Brooklyn Nets Kids Day — April 5

Barclays Center

Enjoy a family-friendly NBA game with special $5 concession deals for kids.

sports Ticketed Downtown Brooklyn

DeKalb Market Hall Children's Event — April 5

CityPoint

Enjoy free family-friendly entertainment and activities at CityPoint's vibrant food hall in Downtown Brooklyn.

general Free Downtown Brooklyn

Easter Giveaway at Santos Community Garden

Santos Community Garden

Families can visit the Santos Community Garden for an Easter celebration featuring candy giveaways for local children.

general Free Up to 12y Downtown Brooklyn

Monday, April 6

Spring Break Camp for Children — April 6

Speakitaly NYC Brooklyn

An immersive Italian language and culture day camp featuring art, cooking, and movement for children during spring break.

general From $169/day 4y-10y Downtown Brooklyn

Kids Week: Fire Making at Fort Greene Park

Fort Greene Park Visitor Center

Learn the basics of fire safety and traditional fire-making techniques with Urban Park Rangers.

science Free 5y-12y Downtown Brooklyn

Toddler Time — April 6

Adams Street Library

Enjoy books, songs, and rhymes designed for crawling and walking toddlers to help develop early literacy skills.

stories Free 18mo-3y Downtown Brooklyn

Tuesday, April 7

PSP Babies Morning Meetup at the Movies — April 7

Alamo Drafthouse or Nitehawk Cinema

Enjoy a baby-friendly movie screening where crying is okay and lights are kept dim for new parents.

general Price of movie ticket Up to 12mo Downtown Brooklyn

DUMBO Music Classes — April 7

OneYogaHouse

High energy engaging music classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers with Ramblin' Dan.

music Semester & drop-in spots; pre-register Up to 3y Downtown Brooklyn

Spring Break Camp for Children — April 7

Speakitaly NYC Brooklyn

An immersive Italian language and culture day camp featuring art, cooking, and movement for children during spring break.

general From $169/day 4y-10y Downtown Brooklyn

Wednesday, April 8

Ramblin' Dan Music Class — April 8

OneYogaHouse

A high-energy music class featuring rock, reggae, and folk tunes played on guitar for babies and toddlers.

music $43.50/class Up to 3y Downtown Brooklyn

Lil Boppers Toddler Hip-Hop Class — April 8

Atlantic Terminal Mall

A high-energy dance class for toddlers to learn basic hip-hop moves and rhythm in Downtown Brooklyn.

music Free 18mo-3y Downtown Brooklyn

Toddler Time — April 8 (Brooklyn Heights Library, 10:30 AM)

Brooklyn Heights Library

Join other families for a celebration of learning with books, music, and movement for toddlers.

stories Free 18mo-3y Downtown Brooklyn

Art of the Near Future World — April 8

Assumption Hall

A community celebration and selection event exploring futuristic art and creativity in Brooklyn Heights.

art Check ticket price Downtown Brooklyn

Toddler Time (11:15 Session) — April 8 (Brooklyn Heights Library)

Brooklyn Heights Library

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

stories Free (registration required) 18mo-3y Downtown Brooklyn

Family Storytime at Brooklyn Heights Library

Brooklyn Heights Library

A fun interactive storytime session for young children featuring books, songs, and activities.

stories Free 3y-6y Downtown Brooklyn

Babies and Books — April 8

Adams Street Library

A gentle lapsit storytime for non-walking infants featuring songs, readings, and rhymes.

stories Free Up to 18mo Downtown Brooklyn

Spring Break Camp for Children — April 8

Speakitaly NYC Brooklyn

An immersive Italian language and culture day camp featuring art, cooking, and movement for children during spring break.

general From $169/day 4y-10y Downtown Brooklyn

Toddler Time — April 8 (Adams Street Library)

Adams Street Library

A fun session of stories and songs for active toddlers and their caregivers to build social and literacy skills.

stories Free 18mo-3y Downtown Brooklyn

School Break Camp at The Little Gym — April 8

The Little Gym of Dumbo

An active indoor camp combining gymnastics, games, and creative adventures for school-aged children.

sports $104.50/day 3y-10y Downtown Brooklyn

Thursday, April 9

Tween & Teen Create Space at Adams Street Library

Adams Street Library

A creative session for older children to use art and writing materials in the library's teen space.

art Free 9y+ Downtown Brooklyn

Spring Break Camp for Children — April 9

Speakitaly NYC Brooklyn

An immersive Italian language and culture day camp featuring art, cooking, and movement for children during spring break.

general From $169/day 4y-10y Downtown Brooklyn

Pre-K Storytime + Open Play — April 9

Adams Street Library

Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers followed by open play with toys and musical instruments.

stories Free 3y-5y Downtown Brooklyn

School Break Camp at The Little Gym — April 9

The Little Gym of Dumbo

Keep the fun rolling during school breaks with gymnastics-based activities and interactive play.

sports $104.50/day 3y-10y Downtown Brooklyn

Kids Week: Sensory Perception Hike at Brooklyn Bridge Park

Brooklyn Bridge Park

Explore the natural world using all five senses on a guided walk through the park.

outdoors Free Downtown Brooklyn

Urban Park Rangers: City Nature Challenge Walk

Brooklyn Bridge Park

Join the Rangers to observe and collect data for the City Nature Challenge in Brooklyn Bridge Park.

science Free Up to 12y Downtown Brooklyn

Babies & Books — April 9

Brooklyn Heights Library

A specialized storytime for infants ages 0-18 months and their caregivers focusing on early literacy.

stories Free Up to 18mo Downtown Brooklyn

Ramblin' Dan Music Class — April 9

OneYogaHouse

Engaging early childhood music session with instruments, props, and animal-play activities.

music $43.50/class Up to 3y Downtown Brooklyn

Friday, April 10

PSP New Parent Stroller Walk in Fort Greene Park — April 10

Fort Greene Park

Connect with other new parents during a refreshing afternoon walk through the scenic paths of Fort Greene Park.

outdoors Free Up to 2y Downtown Brooklyn

Teen Karaoke: Bad Bunny Party! — April 10

Brooklyn Heights Library

Teens can sing their hearts out and make bunny crowns at this themed karaoke event.

music Free 13y+ Downtown Brooklyn

Storytime at Jane's Carousel — April 10

Jane's Carousel

Enjoy a delightful storytime session for all ages right next to the historic carousel in DUMBO.

stories Free Downtown Brooklyn

Spring Break Camp for Children — April 10

Speakitaly NYC Brooklyn

An immersive Italian language and culture day camp featuring art, cooking, and movement for children during spring break.

general From $169/day 4y-10y Downtown Brooklyn

Kids Create — April 10

Brooklyn Heights Library

Children can flex their creative muscles and make unique art pieces with library-provided materials.

art Free 5y-12y Downtown Brooklyn

Saturday, April 11

Bilingual Tunes with Miss Laura — April 11

Tiny Tunes Studio

A dual-language music program in English and Spanish designed to foster linguistic proficiency through play.

music $25/class 12mo-5y Downtown Brooklyn

Community Joy Family Day — Apr 11

Bric House

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

general Free Up to 12y Downtown Brooklyn

Story Time at The Center for Fiction

The Center for Fiction

A free weekly community event where booksellers read favorite books for young people.

stories Free Up to 12y Downtown Brooklyn

Family Storytime — April 11

Brooklyn Heights Library

A weekend storytime for all ages featuring books, music, and movement to bring the community together.

stories Free Downtown Brooklyn

Sunday, April 12

Kids Art Workshop at Downtown Brooklyn Arts Festival Pop-up

MetroTech Commons

A hands-on art workshop where children can create spring-themed crafts with local artists.

art $5 suggested donation 4y-10y Downtown Brooklyn

Monday, April 13

Music Together with NikosKids — April 13

Zion German Lutheran Church

A research-based early childhood music class where families sing, dance, and play with musical props.

music $45/class Up to 4y Downtown Brooklyn

Toddler Time — April 13

Adams Street Library

Start the week with an engaging session of stories and songs for toddlers and their caregivers.

stories Free 18mo-3y Downtown Brooklyn

Spy Camp at The Little Gym — April 13

The Little Gym of Dumbo

A themed gymnastics camp where kids solve mysteries while building physical skills and coordination.

sports $104.50/day 3y-10y Downtown Brooklyn

Tuesday, April 14

DUMBO Music Classes — April 7

OneYogaHouse

High energy engaging music classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers with Ramblin' Dan.

music Semester & drop-in spots; pre-register Up to 3y Downtown Brooklyn

PSP Babies Morning Meetup at the Movies — April 14

Alamo Drafthouse or Nitehawk Cinema

Enjoy a baby-friendly movie screening where crying is okay and lights are kept dim for new parents.

general Price of movie ticket Up to 12mo Downtown Brooklyn

Danica Novgorodoff Book Event — April 14

Greenlight Bookstore in Fort Greene

A youth-friendly book event featuring authors discussing climate and storytelling at a local independent bookstore.

stories Free 10y+ Downtown Brooklyn

Wednesday, April 15

Toddler Time (11:15 Session) — April 8 (Brooklyn Heights Library)

Brooklyn Heights Library

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

stories Free (registration required) 18mo-3y Downtown Brooklyn

Tween Book Group — April 15

Greenlight Bookstore in Fort Greene

A monthly book discussion group for tweens to explore new stories and share their love of reading.

stories Free 9y-12y Downtown Brooklyn

Toddler Time — April 15 (Adams Street Library)

Adams Street Library

A mid-week literacy program for crawling and walking toddlers featuring interactive songs and books.

stories Free 18mo-3y Downtown Brooklyn

Babies and Books — April 15

Adams Street Library

Lapsit story time for infants not yet crawling or walking featuring songs, readings, and rhymes.

stories Free (registration required) Up to 18mo Downtown Brooklyn

Lil Boppers Toddler Hip-Hop Class — April 15

Atlantic Terminal Mall

A high-energy dance class for toddlers to learn basic hip-hop moves and rhythm in Downtown Brooklyn.

music Free 18mo-3y Downtown Brooklyn

Toddler Time at Brooklyn Heights Library

Brooklyn Heights Library

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

stories Free 18mo-3y Downtown Brooklyn

Toddler Time — April 15 (Brooklyn Heights Library)

Brooklyn Heights Library

Toddlers and caregivers are invited to enjoy a celebration of learning with books and music.

stories Free 18mo-3y Downtown Brooklyn

Outdoor Family Yoga in Brooklyn Bridge Park

Brooklyn Bridge Park

A family-friendly yoga session in the park designed for parents and kids to relax and stretch together.

sports Free 2y+ Downtown Brooklyn

Read, Move, & Groove — April 15

The Little Gym of Dumbo

An active storytime where children dive into tales through movement, rhythmic dance, and gymnastics.

stories $25/class 2y-5y Downtown Brooklyn

Thursday, April 16

Nature Storytime — April 16

Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy's Education Center

An offsite storytime at the Brooklyn Bridge Park Education Center featuring a reptile theme and nature play.

science Free 3y-5y Downtown Brooklyn

Advanced MUSICOCOTTE — April 16

KOKO Music DUMBO

A small, solfege-based music class designed for preschoolers to explore the basics of rhythm and pitch.

music $44/class 3y-4y Downtown Brooklyn

Babies & Books — April 16

Brooklyn Heights Library

Join us for stories and songs designed specifically for babies ages 0-18 months.

stories Free Up to 18mo Downtown Brooklyn

Friday, April 17

Storytime at Jane's Carousel — April 17

Jane's Carousel

Sing songs and read books with the Adams Street librarian before the carousel opens for the day.

stories Free Up to 5y Downtown Brooklyn

Kids Create — April 17

Brooklyn Heights Library

A weekly after-school craft program where kids can create their own artistic masterpieces.

art Free 5y-12y Downtown Brooklyn

Saturday, April 18

YMCA Healthy Kids Day — April 18

Brooklyn YMCAs

A national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids, featuring free family fun at local Brooklyn YMCAs.

sports Free Downtown Brooklyn

Family Storytime — April 18

Brooklyn Heights Library

Enjoy a celebration of learning and literacy with books, music, and movement for the whole family.

stories Free Downtown Brooklyn

Healthy Kids Day — April 18

Brooklyn YMCA

Celebrate health and wellness with a day of active games and family fun at the YMCA.

sports Free Downtown Brooklyn

Earth Day Festival — April 18

Fort Greene Park

A family-friendly day dedicated to caring for the Earth with workshops, crafts, and games.

outdoors Free Downtown Brooklyn

Brooklyn Music School Recital

Brooklyn Music School

A student performance showcase featuring music and theater at the historic school.

music Check website for details Up to 12y Downtown Brooklyn

Saturday Storytime! — April 18

Adams Street Library

A weekend morning storytime for children of all ages and their families at the Adams Street branch.

stories Free Up to 5y Downtown Brooklyn

BAMKids presents Love Our Earth — April 18

Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)

An interactive Earth Day celebration for families featuring music, creativity, and climate action projects.

music Free 3y-10y Downtown Brooklyn

Earth Day Festival at Fort Greene Park — April 18

Fort Greene Park

A family-friendly day of workshops, crafts, and games dedicated to celebrating and caring for the Earth.

outdoors Free Downtown Brooklyn

Saturday Storytime! at Adams Street Library

Adams Street Library

A weekend storytime session featuring songs and books for young children.

stories Free Up to 5y Downtown Brooklyn

Sunday, April 19

Music Together with NikosKids — April 19

Zion German Lutheran Church

A joyful mixed-age music session for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers to explore song and rhythm.

music $45/class Up to 4y Downtown Brooklyn

Storytime with Katie Yamasaki — April 19

Brooklyn Bridge Park - Pier 5

An Earth Day-inspired celebration featuring a reading of 'Ripples' and a family-friendly gardening project.

stories Free Downtown Brooklyn

Tuesday, April 21

DUMBO Music Classes — April 7

OneYogaHouse

High energy engaging music classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers with Ramblin' Dan.

music Semester & drop-in spots; pre-register Up to 3y Downtown Brooklyn

Wednesday, April 22

Toddler Time (11:15 Session) — April 8 (Brooklyn Heights Library)

Brooklyn Heights Library

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

stories Free (registration required) 18mo-3y Downtown Brooklyn

The Big Brooklyn Playdate — Apr 22

10 Grand Army Plaza | Downtown Brooklyn

Fun games and activities for young children encouraging early literacy with hands-on STEM play.

general Free Downtown Brooklyn

Thursday, April 23

Open Play — April 23

Brooklyn Heights Library

Open play time with fun games and toys for young children.

general Free (no registration) Up to 5y Downtown Brooklyn

Monday, April 27

Playhouse Centennial Celebration — April 27

Brooklyn Music School

Centennial evening celebration at Brooklyn Music School featuring building walk-through performances and a concert in the historic playhouse (best for older kids who can handle an evening event).

music Paid tickets (see event page) 8y-12y Downtown Brooklyn

Tuesday, April 28

DUMBO Music Classes — April 7

OneYogaHouse

High energy engaging music classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers with Ramblin' Dan.

music Semester & drop-in spots; pre-register Up to 3y Downtown Brooklyn

Wednesday, April 29

Toddler Time (11:15 Session) — April 8 (Brooklyn Heights Library)

Brooklyn Heights Library

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

stories Free (registration required) 18mo-3y Downtown Brooklyn

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