Prospect Heights Kids Activities Calendar

78 activities this month

Sunday, April 5

Easter Fun Explosion at Pier 2 Roller Rink — April 5

Pier 2 Roller Rink

Celebrate Easter with roller skating, an egg hunt, and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny and friends.

sports $12/person Prospect Heights

Easter Weekend Nature Exploration at Prospect Park

Prospect Park Audubon Center

Join the Prospect Park Alliance for free nature fun including discovery stations and animal encounters.

outdoors Free Up to 12y Prospect Heights

Easter Giveaway — April 5

Santos Community Garden

Celebrate Easter with a candy giveaway for children at Santos Community Garden.

general Free Up to 12y Prospect Heights

Comic Book Art Class for Kids — April 5

Anyone Comics

Kids can learn the fundamentals of comic book creation and character design in this hands-on art workshop.

art From $17.85 6y-12y Prospect Heights

Easter Giveaway at Santos Community Garden — April 5

Santos Community Garden

A community celebration featuring an Easter candy giveaway for local children.

general Free Up to 12y Prospect Heights

Kids Day: Brooklyn Nets v. Washington Wizards — April 5

Barclays Center

Brooklyn Nets basketball game designated as Kids Day with giveaway for first 5000 kids.

general From $23 Up to 12y Prospect Heights

Earth Rocks at the Brooklyn Children's Museum — April 5

Brooklyn Children's Museum

Discover why Earth rocks through live animal encounters, hands-on STEM experiments, and eco-adventures during spring break.

science $15/person Up to 10y Prospect Heights

Monday, April 6

Kids Week: Fire Making at Fort Greene Park — April 6

Fort Greene Park

Join the Urban Park Rangers to learn the basics of fire safety and traditional fire-making techniques in a safe and educational outdoor setting.

outdoors Free 5y-12y Prospect Heights

Earth Rocks! — April 6

Brooklyn Children's Museum

Discover the wonders of our planet through live animal encounters and hands-on STEM experiments during spring break.

science $15/person Up to 12y Prospect Heights

Earth Rocks! at Brooklyn Children's Museum — April 6

Brooklyn Children's Museum

Discover why Earth rocks through live animal encounters, hands-on STEM experiments, and eco-adventures during spring break.

science $15/person Up to 8y Prospect Heights

Kids Week: Fire Making — April 6

Fort Greene Park Visitor Center

Join the Urban Park Rangers to learn the basics of fire safety and traditional fire-making techniques at Fort Greene Park.

science Free 5y-12y Prospect Heights

Tuesday, April 7

Stomp, Clap and Sing with Mr. Corey

Central Library, Dweck Center

An immersive, educational music experience for young children featuring songs, dancing, and magic.

music Free Up to 6y Prospect Heights

Spring Family Discovery Days — April 7

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Explore nature with hands-on activities alongside volunteers in the Discovery Garden.

outdoors Included with admission Prospect Heights

Spring Family Discovery Day at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Drop-in nature exploration with hands-on stations in the Discovery Garden.

science Included with admission Up to 12y Prospect Heights

Earth Rocks! — April 7

Brooklyn Children's Museum

A spring break festival featuring eco-adventures, nature-inspired art, and sustainable science activities.

science $15/person Up to 12y Prospect Heights

Kids Week: Magnetic Archery and Foam Axe Throwing — April 7

Lincoln Terrace Park

Learn the art of archery with safe, magnetic equipment taught by expert Urban Park Rangers.

sports Free 5y-12y Prospect Heights

Free Skate with 4WRD at BCM — April 7

Brooklyn Children's Museum

Learn to skate with professional instructors in a fun and supportive environment for kids.

sports Free 4y+ Prospect Heights

PSP Babies Meetup in Prospect Park — April 7

Prospect Park

A weekly outdoor meetup for parents and babies to socialize and connect in Prospect Park.

outdoors Free for members Up to 12mo Prospect Heights

Free Skate with 4WRD — April 7

Brooklyn Children's Museum

Kids can learn to skate for free in this community-focused session at the museum's roller rink.

sports Free 5y-12y Prospect Heights

PSP Babies Tuesday Meetup at Greenwood Park — April 7

Greenwood Park

An afternoon social gathering for parents and their babies at the Greenwood Park beer garden.

general Free for members Up to 12mo Prospect Heights

Earth Rocks! at Brooklyn Children's Museum — April 7

Brooklyn Children's Museum

Discover why Earth rocks through live animal encounters, hands-on STEM experiments, and eco-adventures during spring break.

science $15/person Up to 8y Prospect Heights

PSP New Single Parents by Choice Journey — April 7

Online (Zoom)

A supportive conversation series via Zoom for new single parents by choice with children under 2 years old.

general Free for members Up to 2y Prospect Heights

Wednesday, April 8

Earth Rocks! — April 8

Brooklyn Children's Museum

Explore Earth-friendly inventions and meet insects up close in this daily spring break program.

science $15/person Up to 12y Prospect Heights

Youth Birding — April 8

Prospect Park (meet-up via Brooklyn Public Library Central Library)

Join librarians and NYC Park Rangers for a kid-friendly birdwatching walk in Prospect Park (binoculars available while supplies last).

outdoors Free 5y-12y Prospect Heights

Spring First Discoveries — April 8

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Early learners can pot up a plant, create a craft, and explore nature at sensory activity stations.

science Included with admission Up to 4y Prospect Heights

Drop-In Workshop: Life at Sea

Brooklyn Museum

Bring the family to create colorful 3D fish and coral structures inspired by the Life at Sea exhibition.

art Free with Museum admission Up to 12y Prospect Heights

Wednesday Greenmarket at Bartel-Pritchard Square — April 8

Bartel-Pritchard Square

A mid-week farmers market featuring fresh local produce and family-friendly atmosphere.

outdoors Free Prospect Heights

Earth Rocks! at Brooklyn Children's Museum — April 8

Brooklyn Children's Museum

Discover why Earth rocks through live animal encounters, hands-on STEM experiments, and eco-adventures during spring break.

science $15/person Up to 8y Prospect Heights

Thursday, April 9

Kids Week: Freshwater Fishing — April 9

Audubon Center at the Boathouse

Learn the basics of catch-and-release fishing at the Prospect Park Lake with the Urban Park Rangers.

outdoors Free 5y-12y Prospect Heights

Kids Week: Freshwater Fishing

Prospect Park

Learn the basics of catch-and-release fishing with the Urban Park Rangers.

outdoors Free 5y-12y Prospect Heights

Spring Family Discovery Days — April 9

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Hands-on nature exploration for families in the Discovery Garden.

outdoors Included with admission Prospect Heights

Sensory Walk at Brooklyn Bridge Park — April 9

Brooklyn Bridge Park

Explore the natural world using your senses on a guided walk through Brooklyn Bridge Park.

outdoors Free Prospect Heights

Earth Rocks! — April 9

Brooklyn Children's Museum

A day of eco-adventures featuring recycled material music-making and STEM challenges.

science $15/person Up to 12y Prospect Heights

Friday, April 10

Earth Rocks! — April 10

Brooklyn Children's Museum

Hands-on nature workshops and animal encounters designed to celebrate the environment.

science $15/person Up to 12y Prospect Heights

Family Storytime at the Library — April 10

Brooklyn Public Library - Prospect Heights Branch

Interactive storytime session for young children featuring books, songs, and activities.

stories Free 3y-6y Prospect Heights

Spring First Discoveries at BBG

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

A drop-in program for early learners to pot a plant, create a craft, and hear a story.

science Included with admission Up to 4y Prospect Heights

Spring First Discoveries — April 10

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Early learners can pot up a plant, create a craft, and explore nature at sensory activity stations.

science Included with admission Up to 4y Prospect Heights

Saturday, April 11

Life at Sea: Create Creatures — April 11

Brooklyn Museum

Families can create colorful ocean creatures and structures to add to a collaborative 'Life at Sea' installation.

art Free with admission 4y-12y Prospect Heights

Saturday Greenmarket at Grand Army Plaza — April 11

Grand Army Plaza

Brooklyn's flagship farmers market with fresh food and community vibes.

outdoors Free Prospect Heights

Lil Boppers Toddler Hip-Hop — April 11

Atlantic Terminal Mall

A cool way for kids and caregivers to groove to hip-hop nursery rhymes and build motor skills.

sports $30/class 18mo-3y Prospect Heights

Earth Rocks! — April 11

Brooklyn Children's Museum

The final day of the spring break festival with special performances and interactive STEM exhibits.

science $15/person Up to 12y Prospect Heights

90s Skate N' Play — April 11

Brooklyn Children's Museum

A themed roller skating event for families featuring music and vibes from the 1990s.

sports $15 4y-12y Prospect Heights

Sunday, April 12

Earth Rocks! — April 12

Brooklyn Children's Museum

Discover why Earth rocks through live animal encounters, hands-on STEM experiments, and eco-adventures during spring break.

science $15/person Up to 12y Prospect Heights

Stroller Walk in Brower Park — April 12

Brower Park

A bi-weekly social walk for the Prospect and Crown Heights parent group to meet and stroll together.

outdoors Free for members Up to 2y Prospect Heights

Historic New York: Jackie Robinson's Brooklyn Legacy

Prospect Park (Lincoln Road Entrance)

Explore the history of Jackie Robinson in Brooklyn with the Urban Park Rangers.

general Free 6y-12y Prospect Heights

Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra Pop-up Concert — April 12

Brooklyn Museum

Enjoy a free afternoon of classical music performed by members of the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra in the museum's court.

music Free Prospect Heights

Smorgasburg Prospect Park — April 12

Prospect Park (Breeze Hill)

Enjoy a family food crawl at the largest weekly open-air food market in America, featuring over 70 diverse vendors.

general Free entry Prospect Heights

Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra Pop-Up Performance

Brooklyn Museum

A free family-friendly pop-up concert in the Beaux-Arts Court.

music Free with Museum admission Up to 12y Prospect Heights

Life at Sea: Create Creatures — April 12

Brooklyn Museum

A hands-on art workshop where kids design 3D fish and coral using recycled materials.

art Free with admission 4y-12y Prospect Heights

PSP New Parent Stroller Walk in Fort Greene Park — April 12

Fort Greene Park

A bi-weekly stroller walk for new parents to connect and explore the waterways of Fort Greene Park.

outdoors Free for members Up to 2y Prospect Heights

Comic Book Art Class for Kids — April 12

Anyone Comics

A weekly workshop where young artists develop their own characters and storyboards for original comics.

art From $17.85 6y-12y Prospect Heights

Spring Family Fun Day at Brooklyn Botanic Garden — April 12

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Outdoor activities including games, crafts, and nature walks for families with children.

outdoors $15 per child Prospect Heights

Monday, April 13

Earth Rocks! — April 12

Brooklyn Children's Museum

Discover why Earth rocks through live animal encounters, hands-on STEM experiments, and eco-adventures during spring break.

science $15/person Up to 12y Prospect Heights

Family Storytime at Central Library

Central Library

Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories in the Youth Wing's First Five Years area.

stories Free Up to 5y Prospect Heights

Tuesday, April 14

Earth Rocks! — April 12

Brooklyn Children's Museum

Discover why Earth rocks through live animal encounters, hands-on STEM experiments, and eco-adventures during spring break.

science $15/person Up to 12y Prospect Heights

PSP New Single Parents by Choice Journey — April 14

Online (Zoom)

A supportive conversation series via Zoom for new single parents by choice with children under 2 years old.

general Free for members Up to 2y Prospect Heights

PSP Babies Tuesday Meetup at Greenwood Park — April 14

Greenwood Park

An afternoon social gathering for parents and their babies at the Greenwood Park beer garden.

general Free for members Up to 12mo Prospect Heights

PSP Babies Meetup in Prospect Park — April 14

Prospect Park

A weekly outdoor meetup for parents and babies to socialize and connect in Prospect Park.

outdoors Free for members Up to 12mo Prospect Heights

Danica Novgorodoff and Meera Subramanian — April 14

Greenlight Bookstore

An engaging book event featuring authors discussing climate and nature through storytelling.

stories Free 8y+ Prospect Heights

Danica Novgorodoff and Meera Subramanian — April 14

Greenlight Bookstore in Fort Greene

Join these authors for an engaging book event featuring stories and discussions perfect for young readers.

stories Free 5y-12y Prospect Heights

Wednesday, April 15

Earth Rocks! — April 12

Brooklyn Children's Museum

Discover why Earth rocks through live animal encounters, hands-on STEM experiments, and eco-adventures during spring break.

science $15/person Up to 12y Prospect Heights

Tween Book Group — April 15

Greenlight Bookstore

A monthly book group for tweens to discuss their favorite reads at Greenlight Bookstore.

stories Free 9y-13y Prospect Heights

Spring First Discoveries — April 15

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Early learners can pot up a plant, create a craft, and explore nature at sensory activity stations.

science Included with admission Up to 4y Prospect Heights

Kids Soccer Clinic

Prospect Park

Fun soccer skills workshop for children to learn and play in the park.

sports Free 5y-10y Prospect Heights

Tween Book Group — April 15

Greenlight Bookstore in Fort Greene

A monthly book club for tweens to discuss their favorite reads and participate in literary activities.

stories Free 9y-12y Prospect Heights

Thursday, April 16

Earth Rocks! — April 12

Brooklyn Children's Museum

Discover why Earth rocks through live animal encounters, hands-on STEM experiments, and eco-adventures during spring break.

science $15/person Up to 12y Prospect Heights

Friday, April 17

Earth Rocks! — April 12

Brooklyn Children's Museum

Discover why Earth rocks through live animal encounters, hands-on STEM experiments, and eco-adventures during spring break.

science $15/person Up to 12y Prospect Heights

Storytime at Jane's Carousel — April 17

Jane's Carousel

Join the Brooklyn Public Library for springtime stories, songs, and Friday morning fun at the historic carousel.

stories Free Prospect Heights

Flex Olympics — April 17

Brooklyn Children's Museum

A high-energy day of physical challenges and games for kids to test their agility and strength.

sports $15 5y-12y Prospect Heights

Saturday, April 18

Earth Rocks! — April 12

Brooklyn Children's Museum

Discover why Earth rocks through live animal encounters, hands-on STEM experiments, and eco-adventures during spring break.

science $15/person Up to 12y Prospect Heights

Members Only Kids, Maternity and Gear Swap — April 18

The Old Stone House

A bi-annual community swap for members to exchange kids' gear, maternity clothes, and toys.

general Free for members Prospect Heights

BAMKids presents Love Our Earth — April 18

Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)

An Earth Day celebration featuring performances, climate action activities, music, and a new superhero coloring book debut that inspire kids to care for the planet.

science Free 3y-10y Prospect Heights

Wake Up & Dance with Suzi Shelton & Amelia Robinson — April 18

Shapeshifter Lab

A magical morning concert for families featuring Suzi Shelton, Amelia Robinson, and special guests.

music $15 per person Up to 8y Prospect Heights

Lil Boppers Toddler Hip-Hop — April 18

Atlantic Terminal Mall

A cool way for kids and caregivers to groove to hip-hop nursery rhymes and build motor skills.

sports $30/class 18mo-3y Prospect Heights

Healthy Kids Day at Prospect Park — April 18

Lena Horne Bandshell

A day of active fun with games, fitness activities, and crafts to inspire healthy habits for the whole family.

sports Free 4y-12y Prospect Heights

Earth Day Festival at Fort Greene Park — April 18

Fort Greene Park

Celebrate Earth Day with environmental exhibits, hands-on activities, and community resources in the park.

outdoors Free Prospect Heights

Katie Yamasaki: Celebrating Community Caretaking

Central Library, Dweck Center

Author and illustrator Katie Yamasaki discusses her latest book, Ripples, about connections to each other.

stories Free 4y-12y Prospect Heights

Sunday, April 19

Community Bluegrass Jam — April 19

Brooklyn Conservatory of Music

An open jam session for all ages and ability levels to play bluegrass classics and new tunes.

music Free Prospect Heights

The Met Orchestra Chamber Ensemble — April 19

Brooklyn Public Library, Central Library

A free Sunday afternoon performance of chamber music classics by world-class musicians.

music Free Prospect Heights

Spring Blooming Hike in Prospect Park

Prospect Park Picnic House

Learn to identify spring flowers and trees in full bloom and their role in the ecosystem.

outdoors Free Up to 12y Prospect Heights

Earth Day Celebration at the Boathouse

Prospect Park Boathouse

A free community event featuring nature-themed activities and environmental education.

outdoors Free Up to 12y Prospect Heights

Comic Book Art Class for Kids — April 19

Anyone Comics

Young creators learn to bring their stories to life in this weekly comic book illustration class.

art From $17.85 6y-12y Prospect Heights

Spring Blooming Hike — April 19

Prospect Park Picnic House

Guided hike to identify spring flowers and trees and learn their ecological roles.

general FREE Up to 12y Prospect Heights

Wednesday, April 22

The Big Brooklyn Playdate — April 22

Central Library (Grand Army Plaza)

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

general Free Prospect Heights

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