DUMBO Kids Activities Calendar

40 activities this month

Sunday, April 5

Easter Fun Explosion at Pier 2 Roller Rink — April 5

Pier 2 Roller Rink

Celebrate Easter with rollerskating, an egg hunt, and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny at the scenic Brooklyn Bridge Park rink.

sports $12/person DUMBO

Cat Watercolor Workshop at Usagi NY

Usagi NY

A creative watercolor workshop for families inspired by the 'Many Lives of Cats' exhibition.

art Check website for pricing 5y-12y DUMBO

Monday, April 6

Spring Break Camp for Children — April 6

Speakitaly

Drop-off spring-break day camp with cooking plus arts/crafts, songs, and dance (Italian-language immersion vibe).

general From $69/day 3y-12y DUMBO

Spring Break Camp - April 6

Speakitaly, Dumbo, Brooklyn

In-person spring break camp for children during school holidays with fun activities.

general Not specified DUMBO

Kids Week: Fire Making — April 6

Fort Greene Park Visitor Center

Join the Urban Park Rangers to learn the basics of fire safety and fire making in the park.

outdoors Free 5y+ DUMBO

Tuesday, April 7

Spring Break Camp for Children — April 7

Speakitaly

Drop-off spring-break day camp with cooking plus arts/crafts, songs, and dance (Italian-language immersion vibe).

general Paid (options listed; pricing varies by hours/days) 3y-12y DUMBO

Wednesday, April 8

Spring Break Camp for Children — April 8

Speakitaly

Drop-off spring-break day camp with cooking plus arts/crafts, songs, and dance (Italian-language immersion vibe).

general Paid (options listed; pricing varies by hours/days) 3y-12y DUMBO

Toddler Time — April 8 (Adams Street Library)

Adams Street Library

A fun session of stories and rhymes specifically for crawling and walking toddlers.

stories Free 18mo-3y DUMBO

Kids Week: Sensory Perception Hike

Brooklyn Bridge Park

Join Urban Park Rangers for a guided walk to explore the natural world using all five senses.

outdoors Free Up to 12y DUMBO

Babies and Books — April 8

Adams Street Library

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

stories Free Up to 18mo DUMBO

Toddler Time — April 8

Brooklyn Heights Library

Enjoy stories, songs, and movement designed for crawling and walking toddlers ages 18 to 36 months.

stories Free 18mo-3y DUMBO

Toddler Time (11:15 Session) — April 8

Brooklyn Heights Library

Storytime with books, music, and movement for toddlers and caregivers to learn and make friends.

stories Free (registration required, opens 48 hours prior) DUMBO

Thursday, April 9

Pre-K Storytime + Open Play — April 9

Adams Street Library

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

stories Free 3y-5y DUMBO

Babies & Books — April 9

Brooklyn Heights Library

Join other parents and caregivers for stories and songs tailored for babies ages 0 to 18 months.

stories Free Up to 18mo DUMBO

Spring Break Camp for Children — April 9

Speakitaly

Drop-off spring-break day camp with cooking plus arts/crafts, songs, and dance (Italian-language immersion vibe).

general Paid (options listed; pricing varies by hours/days) 3y-12y DUMBO

Friday, April 10

Kids Create — April 10

Brooklyn Heights Library

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

art Free 5y-12y DUMBO

Spring Break Camp for Children — April 10

Speakitaly

Drop-off spring-break day camp with cooking plus arts/crafts, songs, and dance (Italian-language immersion vibe).

general Paid (options listed; pricing varies by hours/days) 3y-12y DUMBO

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 DUMBO

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 Fort Greene Park.

outdoors Free Up to 2y DUMBO

Saturday, April 11

Community Joy Family Day — April 11

Bric House

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

general Free Up to 12y DUMBO

Family Storytime — April 11

Brooklyn Heights Library

A weekend celebration of learning and literacy with books, music, and movement for all ages.

stories Free DUMBO

Peter and the Wolf and Friends — April 11

St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church

A playful, interactive retelling of Prokofiev's musical tale followed by an instrument petting zoo for young music lovers.

music Free for kids under 13 Up to 8y DUMBO

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

Smack Mellon

Family-friendly artmaking + letter-writing workshop inspired by current Smack Mellon exhibitions (materials provided; registration required).

art Not listed (check registration link) 4y-12y DUMBO

Monday, April 13

Toddler Time at Adams Street Library

Adams Street Library

An interactive session for crawling and walking toddlers featuring books, songs, and fingerplays.

stories Free 18mo-3y DUMBO

Wednesday, April 15

Toddler Time — April 15

Brooklyn Heights Library

Weekly storytime featuring books and music for toddlers and their caregivers.

stories Free 18mo-3y DUMBO

Babies and Books (Lapsit Babies Only) — April 15

Adams Street Library

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

stories Free (registration required, opens 48 hours prior) Up to 18mo DUMBO

Thursday, April 16

Nature Storytime — April 16

Brooklyn Bridge Park — Environmental Education Center

Drop-in nature-themed storytime with songs and rhymes at the Environmental Education Center (walk-ups only; stay after to see the animals/activities).

stories Free Up to 10y DUMBO

Babies & Books — April 16

Brooklyn Heights Library

A weekly program of stories and songs for infants up to 18 months old.

stories Free Up to 18mo DUMBO

Tween & Teen Create Space — April 16

Adams Street Library

A creative hour for older kids and teens to work on art and writing projects in a dedicated space.

art Free 9y+ DUMBO

Pre-K Storytime + Open Play — April 16

Adams Street Library

Preschoolers enjoy a themed storytime followed by interactive play with library toys.

stories Free 3y-5y DUMBO

Friday, April 17

Kids Create — April 17

Brooklyn Heights Library

Weekly art workshop where kids can use library materials to create their own masterpieces.

art Free 5y-12y DUMBO

Storytime at Jane's Carousel — April 17

Jane's Carousel

Enjoy springtime stories and songs with a Brooklyn Public Library librarian at the beautiful Jane's Carousel.

stories Free Up to 5y DUMBO

Saturday, April 18

Family Storytime — April 18

Brooklyn Heights Library

A community gathering for all ages featuring books, music, and movement.

stories Free DUMBO

Earth Day Festival — April 18

Fort Greene Park

Celebrate the planet with environmental workshops, live music, and community activities in the heart of Fort Greene.

outdoors Free DUMBO

Earth Day Festival at Fort Greene Park — April 18

Fort Greene Park

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

outdoors Free DUMBO

DUMBO Open Studios 2026

Various DUMBO Studios

Explore local artist studios and workspaces across DUMBO with special family-friendly open houses.

art Free Up to 12y DUMBO

Saturday Storytime! — April 18

Adams Street Library

A weekend morning of singing songs and reading books for children from birth to age 5.

stories Free Up to 5y DUMBO

Sunday, April 19

Storytime with Katie Yamasaki — April 19

Brooklyn Bridge Park - Pier 5

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

stories Free DUMBO

Wednesday, April 22

The Big Brooklyn Playdate — April 22

Brooklyn Public Library - Central Library

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

general Free DUMBO

Thursday, April 23

Open Play - April 23

Brooklyn Heights Library, 286 Cadman Plaza West, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Open play time with fun games and toys for young children in the multipurpose room.

general Free (no registration) Up to 5y DUMBO

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