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Free kid-friendly events this week in Brooklyn (9/30-10/6)

October is upon us! This week is filled with free events for families all over Brooklyn, including the Brooklyn Museum’s Birthday Bash for its 200th anniversary, a party to celebrate the opening of Domino Square in Williamsburg, the first-ever pickleball tournament on Montague Open Streets in Brooklyn Heights, the Carroll Park Fall Fair, and the Maker Faire in Coney Island. Plus, lots of musical events and performances to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and family-friendly services for Rosh Hashanah. See our full guide for the Jewish high holidays, and as we head into October, don’t forget to also check out our annual Halloween Guide for all the free events coming up this spooky season!

Dig City Point’s 1st Birthday Party | Downtown Brooklyn

Monday, September 30 | 3-5pm

Join for DIG City Point’s 1st birthday party at Abolitionist Place! They’re throwing a party at Abolitionist Place filled with games, food, and activities for the whole community. There will be music, sweets, yard games like corn hole, Connect-4, and jumbo Jenga, plus prizes! There will also be special promotions, giveaways, and a raffle.

Free Admission Days @ Pier 2 Roller Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park

Mondays & Fridays | 3:30-6:00pm

Sundays | 10am-12pm

Pier 2 Roller Rink offers free admission hours on Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays. Roller skate with amazing views of the Brooklyn Bridge and lower Manhattan! Skate rental is $8 per person.

Free Music Show with Hopalong Andrew at Whole Foods | Gowanus

Tuesdays | 10am

Hopalong Andrew’s weekly shows at Whole Foods are FREE! Make sure to double check in his Instagram the morning of to make sure class has not been cancelled for any reason.

Free Storytime at Private Picassos | Clinton Hill

Tuesdays | 11:00-11:30am

Join us each Tuesday at 11am for a special storytime – perfect for babies and toddlers. Private Picassos Founder Valeen Bhat will read a favorite kid’s book in our cozy reading nook. Hang out after for coloring, toys and exploring all of the books we have at our Studio.

Tiny Storytime @ Books Are Magic | Cobble Hill & Brooklyn Heights

Tuesdays | 11am | 225 Smith Street in Cobble Hill

Thursdays | 11am | 122 Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights

Join Book Are Magic for Tiny Storytime for ages 6-36 months, every Tuesday in Cobble Hill and Thursday in Brooklyn Heights!

Comics with Mr. Nick at Red Hook Interim Library | Red Hook

Tuesday, October 1 | 3:00-4:30pm | Ages 10+

Come to the brand new Red Hook Interim Library on Van Brunt St. to learn something new or indulge your love of drawing this summer. You will be drawing and learning about art from Mr. Nick. Topics such as how to make comic books, cartoons and graphic novels will be covered. Mr. Nick is a profession artist that has created and published his own series of comic books. Don’t miss out. Beginners are always welcome! All supplies will be provided.

Preschool Storytime at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights

Tuesday, October 1 | 3:30-4:00pm | Ages 3-5 | Registration required and will open up 48 hours in advance

Join us for storytime! We’ll enjoy a celebration of learning and literacy with books, music, and movement while meeting other members of the community for a great opportunity to have fun and make friends. For ages 3 – 5 and their caregivers. Registration is required for attendance and opens 48 hours in advance. There is no waiting list at this time. Please be on time! Doors will close after a 5 minute grace period.

Jack and Friends Latino Heritage Month: Bilingual Birdies at Park Slope Library | Park Slope 

Tuesday, October 1 | 4:00-4:45pm | Registration required and will open up 24 hours in advance

Join us for Jack and Friends family concert with Bilingual Birdies! ¡Hola, hola! ¿Cómo estás? Get ready to sing, dance, jump, shake, laugh, march, run, freeze, tap, smile, and have the most fun ever en español with Bilingual Birdies! Families go on a joyful adventure with songs, dance, and puppetry, to learn new words in Spanish while they’re having a blast in this live music interactive experience. Whether you know a bit of Spanish already or are completely new to the language, this is the perfect way to celebrate diversity and embrace Latin American cultures! The session is led in English and Spanish and all are welcome. This program will have registration that will open 24 hours before the program begins. Please only one registration per family.

Learn to Play Basketball at Red Hook Park Recreation Center | Red Hook

Tuesday, October 1 & Thursday, October 3 | 5-6pm | Register in person

Children will learn improved flexibility and endurance as well as develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Domino Square Opening Celebration | Williamsburg

Tuesday, October 1 | 5-7pm

Domino Square is finally open to the public! Join for the grand opening celebration on Domino Park at South 3rd and Kent Avenue. There will be a live DJ, kids activities from A Rosie Day, beers for adults from Other Half Brewery, pizza from Roberta’s, empanadas from Melanio, and ice cream from Oddfellows.

Sunset Waterfront Walks | Brooklyn Bridge Park

Tuesday, October 1 | 6:00-7:30pm | Register here

Join our Docents for a free walking tour and learn more about Brooklyn Bridge Park’s history, design, and ecology. Tours last roughly 60-90 minutes, start from the entrance of Pier 1 and finish near Pier 3.

Ballet Storytime with Tutu School | DUMBO

Wednesday, October 2 | 3:30-4:00pm | For ages 18 months – 8 years | RSVP here

Join Tutu School Dumbo for a Pop-Up event at Ritual Moves Pilates! This free event will include a ballet storytime, magical dancing and coloring with one of our ballerina leaders. Must RSVP to secure your spot as space is limited. Sign up link in bio!

Free Admission at New York Aquarium | Coney Island

Wednesdays | 3-6pm | Reserve tickets here; free tickets are made available at 3pm the Monday before

Take advantage of free admission hours at the New York Aquarium in Coney Island, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. There’s so much to do while you’re in Coney Island; check out our guide to planning a day trip to Coney IslandNote that advance timed tickets are required; the Wednesday Afternoon Ticket Store will open on Monday at 3:00 pm for that Wednesday’s reservations. Do not come to the aquarium without a reserved ticket! There’s a maximum of 4 tickets per order.

Tunes at the Triangle at the 6th Ave. Triangle | Park Slope

Wednesday, October 2 | 4-6pm

Tunes at the Triangle is a new live concert series coming this October! Join every Wednesday at the 6th Ave Triangle (6th Ave & St Marks) for an evening of incredible performances by local artists.

Fiesta Global Concert | Fort Greene Park

Wednesday, October 2 | 5:30-6:30pm

Join us for an upbeat musical concert, featuring Flor Bromley, that brings all ages together with live, in-person music in both English and Spanish! Bring a blanket and enjoy the music. Performances are free and open to children and caretakers. Flor Bromley is a Latin GRAMMY® nominee singer/songwriter for families. Originally from Peru, she dedicates her life to creating music for kids that elevates our Latin culture making it her mission to share her bilingual experience with a new generation. She is a professionally trained musical theater actress who uses global rhythms, the power of storytelling, and puppetry to engage audiences of all backgrounds and ages.

Chabad of DUMBO Rosh Hashanah Kids Programs | DUMBO 

Thursday, October 3 & Friday, October 4

Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with Chabad of Dumbo!

  • Rosh Hashanah Special Kids Program | Thursday, October 3 | 9:30-10:30am | Juggling and magic show, hands-on holiday crafts and projects, apples and honey, hear the blowing of the Shofar!
  • Rosh Hashanah Shofar Blowing by Jane’s Carousel | Thursday, October 3 | 4pm
  • Rosh Hashanah Kids Program followed by Shofar Blowing | Friday, October 4 | 11am & 12pm

Prospect Park Stroller Walk | Prospect Park 

Thursday, October 3 | 10-11am | RSVP here

Calling all parents and caregivers with children! Join a Prospect Park Alliance Naturalist at the Prospect Park Audubon Center for a leisurely stroll along Prospect Park’s waterways. Embrace the sound of streams and songs of birds. Enjoy fragrant flowers and explore the towering trees of Brooklyn’s Backyard. Please note that this walk leaves promptly at 10 am from the Prospect Park Audubon Center.

Rosh Hashanah School Holiday | Prospect Park

Thursday, October 3 & Friday, October 4 | 10am-5pm

Join Prospect Park Alliance for family friendly programming on the school holiday for Rosh Hashanah.

  • Leaf Litter | 12-3pm | Ever wondered what’s hiding beneath the leaves on the forest floor? Well, there are seeds, leaves, insects, and much more! Join us for our hands-on leaf litter activity to learn all about it.
  • Animal Encounter | 2-3pm | Join Alliance Naturalists in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.
  • Tree ID Walk | 3-4pm | Join us as we delve into the wonder of nature! Are you curious about why and when trees shed their leaves? Gain hands-on experience in citizen science as we explore the Prospect Park environment and witness how changing temperatures affect the trees.
  • ReImagine Lefferts Open Hours | 12-4 pm | Visit the Lefferts Historic House for family friendly outdoor and indoor exhibits, activities, workshops, and special programs that explore the legacies of resistance and resilience of the Indigenous peoples of Lenapehoking, whose unceded lands the park and house rests upon, and the Africans enslaved by the Lefferts family.
  • Carousel Rides | 12–5 pm | $3 per ride

Rosh Hashanah Children’s Services at Hannah Senesh Community Day School | Carroll Gardens

Thursday, October 3 & Friday, October 4 | 10:30am | Ages 2-12 | RSVP here

Dirah Brooklyn is excited to offer a fun and engaging children’s services for the High Holidays! Children will enjoy songs, games, crafts and holiday fun, and special entertainment. Services will be held at Hannah Senesh Community Day School at 342 Smith Street. RSVP here!

Rosh Hashanah Tots Services at Brooklyn Heights Synagogue | Brooklyn Heights

Thursday, October 3 | 2:00-2:45pm

Celebrate the High Holy Days with BHS! Join us for Tot Services for Rosh Hashanah, for families with children ages 0 to 5 years old (older siblings welcome). No RSVP required! Looking forward to celebrating the High Holy Days with you all! Shanah tovah!

Visit Brooklyn Children’s Museum’s STEM Makerspace: Nature’s Engineers| Crown Heights

Thursdays | 2:30-4:30pm

Brooklyn Children’s Museum has a new natural science-inspired makerspace, and you can visit it for FREE during Amazon Free Hours on Thursday afternoons! Nature’s Engineers is designed for children to learn from nature and engage in hands-on STEM activities, fostering creativity and critical thinking. This month’s project is making a fossil! Join in September to analyze fossils from BCM’s collection. Visitors will practice describing, measuring, and comparing attributes of objects to understand what Earth was like thousands of years ago. Then, visitors will create their own fossil cast inspired by BCM’s collection of fossils!

Quetzali Travels to Central and South America: Bilingual Puppet Show at Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Crown Heights

Thursday, October 3 | 3:00-3:45pm

Learn about Hispanic heritage with Quetzali the puppet and go on an adventure to countries such as Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, and Argentina! In this energetic and interactive puppet show, children will sing, dance, learn, and play with Quetzali and her puppet friends while immersing themselves in a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.This show aims to be a fun way for children and adults to acquire and practice age-appropriate language skills, learning words entirely in Spanish and discovering interesting facts about Hispanic culture throughout the performance. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a fun-filled journey through Central and South America! As a bonus, families will receive a Spanish-English vocabulary page to continue the learning adventure at home. This program is free and included with Museum entry during Amazon Free Hours. Capacity is limited; first come, first served.

Storytime in the Park | Fort Greene Park

Thursday, October 3 | 4:00-4:45pm

Sing, read, and play with librarians from Brooklyn Public Library! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children during this program featuring guest musical artists from Urban Stages. For children of all ages and their caregivers. Storytime in the Park will be located at the bottom of the monument stairs in Fort Greene Park’s northwest corner.

Brooklyn Robotics League at Adams Street Library | DUMBO

Thursday, October 3 | 4:00-5:30pm | Ages 9-17

Do you love LEGOs, robotics and teamwork? Join the Adams Street Library team to compete in the annual Brooklyn Robotics League! Kids and teens (ages 9–17) will learn to use advanced LEGO robotics sets while exploring STEM concepts and making new friends. In partnership with NYC First, we will be hosting workshops leading up to the big competition in 2025 at Central Library.

Rosh Hashanah Family Musical Celebration at Bay Ridge Jewish Center | Bay Ridge

Friday, October 4 | 10-11am | Ages 0-6 | RSVP here

Rosh Hashanah Family Musical Celebration in person, for kids ages 0-6 + older sibs. Bring your clapping hands & dancing feet as we sing along with Dovy from Tkiya! Stories, puppets, hear the Shofar & enjoy Challah, grape juice, Apples & honey. Located at Bay Ridge Jewish Center, 4th Avenue & 81 Street, Brooklyn. “R” train to 77 Street (Brooklyn). Please register!

Storytime with Carroll Gardens Brooklyn Public Library at Books Are Magic | Cobble Hill

Friday, October 4 | 11:00-11:30am | RSVP here

Join us at our Smith location for a storytime led by Ms. Sarah from the Carroll Gardens branch of the Brooklyn Public Library! While the Carroll Gardens branch of the Bklyn Public Library undergoes renovations, we’re excited to bring their storytimes to our Smith Street location! Join us on the first Friday of every month for 30 minutes of reading and singing with librarian Sarah!

Maker Faire at Coney Island Amphitheater | Coney Island

Friday, October 4 – Sunday, October 6 | 11am-5pm

Maker Faire returns to Coney Island for our second banner year! The Maker Faire is an interactive event that celebrates, shares and showcases the work of inventors, creators, and DIY enthusiasts of all ages. In addition, you get to attend competitions, exhibitions, classes and panels to spotlight and celebrate the great minds and makers from New York, and from around the world. We feature hands-on exhibits, demonstrations, and workshops in fields such as robotics, crafts, engineering, art, music, 3D-printing and future technologies, designed by students, teachers, and independent folks who build interesting things.

Calpulli Mexican Dance Company at DeKalb Library | Bushwick

Friday, October 4 | 3-4pm

Calpulli Mexican Dance Company’s mission is to celebrate the rich diversity of Mexican and Mexican-American cultural heritage through dance-based programming. Join us for a festive celebration of Mexican dance.

Storytime with Annie Barrows and Sophie Blackall: Stella & Marigold at Books Are Magic | Brooklyn Heights

Friday, October 4 | 4-5pm

From the creatorsof the New York Times–bestselling Ivy + Bean comes a fun and funny new series about two small sisters with very big imaginations. Generations of readers have fallen in love with Ivy + Bean, which has sold over 8 million copies and been adapted into a popular Netflix Original Film series. Now, bestselling author Annie Barrows and illustrator Sophie Blackall are back with the first book in a bright new series about a pair of sisters named Stella and Marigold. Stella, who’s seven, is kind, a good storyteller, and ponders big questions like, what do animals think of people? Marigold, at four, tells imaginative stories (her mother calls them “fibs”) and likes to wear her favorite Halloween costume year-round. Stella and Marigold do all the regular things—like going to school, playing, getting sick sometimes, and visiting the zoo—but even the most regular things have a secret side.

Birding: Birding by Ear at Herbert Von King Park | Bed Stuy

Saturday, October 5 | 10:00-11:30am

It’s Bird Appreciation Month. Learn about different bird calls you may hear during the peak of fall migration. Enjoy bird-watching and decorate your own bird whistle.

Introduction to Birdwatching Outings | Prospect Park

Saturday, October 5 | 10am-12pm | Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult

Whether you’re just starting out or have already joined the birding ranks, this introductory outing is for you! Every Saturday, join Prospect Park Alliance and a member of the Brooklyn Bird Club on an introductory walk to learn the basics of birding and search for the dozens of species that visit Prospect Park through all seasons. All levels are welcome and walks will begin at the Prospect Park Audubon Center. No registration necessary. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Route Description: This outing is at a leisurely pace with lots of stops to observe birds. A different route through the park may be taken each week. There may be steps, slight inclines, and grass and dirt paths with exposed roots. We will cover approximately 1.5-2 miles.

Nature Exploration | Prospect Park

Saturday, October 5 & Sunday, October 6 | 10am-1pm

Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs on Saturdays and Sundays at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.

  • Leaf Art | 10am–12 pm | Let’s have fun exploring the unique features of trees and their uniquely shaped leaves. Let your creativity flourish as you craft art inspired by nature.
  • Animal Encounter | 11am–12pm | Join Alliance Naturalists in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.
  • Fall Nature Walk | 12–1pm | Join us as we discover the wonders of nature! Are you curious about how invasive insects, like the Spotted Lanternfly, prepare for winter? You’ll get hands-on experience in citizen science as we observe how insect and plant life prepare for seasonal changes. Plus, you’ll learn how to protect trees from pests.

Community Science Fishing | Brooklyn Bridge Park

Saturday, October 5 | 10am-1pm | RSVP here

Learn the basics of catch-and-release line fishing from the Brooklyn Bridge Conservancy’s own expert anglers. During this clinic, participants of all ages will learn how to tie knots, bait a hook, drop a line, and (with some luck) reel up a fish! Contribute to the Conservancy’s community science efforts as we collect data from our catch to assess the health of the East River. No experience or supplies needed – equipment is provided but please note only a limited rods are available to loan and will be handed out on a first come, first served basis. All ages are welcome at this free event! Visit our FAQ’s below for more information. RSVPing is not required but recommended to receive reminders and last minute cancellation information in the event there’s inclement weather.

Carroll Park Fall Fair | Carroll Gardens

Saturday, October 5 | 10am-5pm

Friends of Carroll Park present the 2024 Carroll Park Fall Fair at the ball field between President & Carroll Streets. Browse crafts, housewares, art, books, music, clothes, jewelry, antiques and collectibles.There will also be live music, community organizations, original art, and more. Come on out to the ball field — meet your neighbors, listen to music and find a bargain!

Storytime: The Little Witch Who Lost Her Broom! at Books Are Magic Montague | Brooklyn Heights (ages 4-8)

Saturday, October 5 | 11:00-11:30am | Ages 4-8 | RSVP here

From the New York Times bestselling duo who brought you The Little Ghost Who Lost Her Boo! comes another not-so-spooky Halloween romp about a little witch who goes on a ghostly hunt to find her lost broom! With bold and gorgeous art accompanied by bouncy, rhyming text, The Little Witch Who Lost Her Broom is a charming, not-so-scary read-aloud perfect for Halloween!

Story Time: Mark Shulman at Greenlight Bookstore | Fort Greene

Saturday, October 5 | 11am-12pm | RSVP here

On October 5, New York local Mark Shulman, author of over 100 children’s books, presents I Voted, a witty, nonpartisan picture book that helps explain the concept of voting to the youngest readers—from making a simple choice, to selecting a class pet, to even more complicated decisions, like electing community representatives. Shulman’s funny and timely text pairs with the effortless and charming illustrations of Serge Bloch to create a perfect resource for discussing current events with your little one, and a reminder of the importance of voting!

Magical Encounters at Adams Street Library | DUMBO

Saturdays, through October 26 | 11am-1pm

These free bilingual (English/Spanish) art workshops for all ages will be led by the local Latinx artist duo Cazorla + Saleme. Enjoy this series of art workshops, where we will explore the enchanted colors of Brooklyn Bridge Park in autumn while learning about caring for the planet and ourselves. Let’s cultivate a love for nature together! Materials and snacks are included.

Birthday Bash | The Brooklyn Museum

Saturday, October 5 & Sunday, October 6 | 11am-5pm | Registration required, tickets will be released on a rolling basis starting September 23

Kick off the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th anniversary celebration with Birthday Bash. This full weekend of programming highlights the best of the borough and marks two centuries of championing Brooklyn’s artistic communities. Bring the family for music and karaoke, dance and poetry, gallery tours and art-making, piñatas, and so much more. This program is free; registration is required and includes Museum general admission. Tickets will be released on a rolling basis starting September 20 for Members and September 23 for the public. Materials are provided for all art-making activities; first come, first served.

Storytime at The Center for Fiction Bookstore | Fort Greene

Saturdays | 12pm

Join us every Saturday at noon for Story Time at The Center for Fiction Bookstore, where each week we read from some of our favorite books for young people! Led by our booksellers, this is a free community event open to people of all ages.

Cinderella Samba Puppetmobile at Cannonball Park | Bay Ridge

Saturday, October 5 | 12-1pm 

Cinderella Samba takes place in the lush landscape of Brazil, where, thanks to the help of her fairy godmother, Cinderella attends Rio de Janeiro’s biggest Carnaval gala and dances the samba with Prince Paulo. The lively production features an original commissioned musical soundtrack that brings samba center-stage; handcrafted Carnaval festival floats on parade; and one-of-a-kind marionettes donning their most vibrant celebration costumes, created by the expert puppeteers from the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park.

The Six Foot Platform on Car-Free Washington Street | DUMBO

Saturdays, 12-6pm | Through October 12

The Six Foot Platform, an experimental art & performance program presenting work by Brooklyn-based artists on a 6×6 platform, is returning this fall to the intersection of Washington and Water Streets. October 5 will feature FORMS, an installation by Akshay Bharadwaj and Sunanda Vasudevan. Designed by a game designer-visual designer duo, FORMS is an interactive installation that celebrates the Kolam, a cultural motif from South India. Inspired largely by its historic conventions, it invites today’s audiences to rediscover the ingenuity of exploring geometry and patterns through dots and looped lines. Specific emphasis on collaboration shall also enable oneness and community. The installation will stand testimony to the undeniable connection between art, science and the global community.

Human Library NY Reading at ShapeShifter Lab | Park Slope

Saturday, October 5 | 1:00-2:45pm

Human Library NYC is proud to partner with ShapeShifter Lab to bring you this live reading. Join us for an engaging and unique event at ShapeShifter Lab in NYC! The Human Library is a concept where people act as “books,” sharing their stories and experiences with readers. It’s a chance to learn from real-life narratives and connect with others in a meaningful way. Come be a part of this special event and broaden your perspectives!

The Campaign Against Hunger’s Children’s Harvest Festival at Saratoga Farm | Bed Stuy

Saturday, October 5 | 1-4pm | Register here

Get ready for a day of unforgettable fun—completely free! Join us in Brooklyn on Saturday, October 5th for the Children’s Harvest Festival, packed with engaging family-friendly activities and community spirit. Register now to secure your spot and dive into a celebration that’s sure to create lasting memories!

Saturday, October 5 | 2:00-3:30pm | RSVP here

Dis­cov­er a world of bees, com­post, and organ­ic gar­den­ing right in New York City! Join the Bee Con­ser­van­cy, Earth Mat­ter NY, and GrowNYC for a tour of the Urban Farm on Gov­er­nors Island, and learn about each orga­ni­za­tion’s work. Tours take place on the first Sat­ur­day of every month from 2 – 3:30pm (weath­er per­mit­ting). Meet at Gate 14 (Urban Farm entrance near Yan­kee Hang­er and Liggett Ter­race) at 1:55pm to join the tour. Can’t make the tour? The Urban Farm is open every week­end from May 4 through the end of Octo­ber from 124pm for indi­vid­ual explo­ration!

YA Book Group with Micah at Greenlight Bookstore | Fort Greene

Saturday, October 5 | 6-7pm | Ages 13+

The Young Adult Book Group is a space for the curious young reader interested in a curated, intentionally diverse selection of books. Hosted by Greenlight bookseller Micah, the Young Adult Book Group is a space for the curious young reader interested in a curated, intentionally diverse and broad selection of books. While literature is of course at the core of this book group, cultivating our very own community and connections are also at the root of YABG, so if this sounds like a good time to you, come join the fun! Young Adult Book Group is geared toward readers ages 13+; parents are welcome (but not required) to attend. For October, the group discusses Monstrous—a pulse-pounding novel by Jessica Lewis (author of Bad Witch Burning)—for a perfect spooky October moment. Forced to spend her summer in her aunt’s strange small town, a teen girl is given only three rules: don’t go outside past dark; come straight home after church; and above all—never, ever, go into Red Wood…

Birdwatching: First Sunday Outings | Prospect Park

Sunday, October 6 | 8-10am

Join the Brooklyn Bird Club and Prospect Park Alliance in search of dozens of species that visit the park through all seasons. Learn about the different habitats in Prospect Park and why they are important for all types of birds. Please bring your own binoculars. Route Description: This outing is at an easy pace with stops to observe birds. A different route through the park may be taken each week. There may be steps, slight inclines, and grass and dirt paths with exposed roots on the route, which will cover approximately 1.5-2 miles.

Volunteer with Clean Streets Squad | Brooklyn Heights

Sunday, October 6 | 9-10am

Come with friends and neighbors to pitch in and ensure our community is clean for everyone to enjoy. We will meet at a designated Brooklyn Heights location (TBD) and clean several designated square blocks together. Clean-up supplies will be included!Want to organize a clean-up crew in your neighborhood? Email [email protected] and we can help!

Montague Open Streets: Pickleball on Montague | Brooklyn Heights

Sunday, October 6 | 10am-7pm | Montague Street from Clinton Street to Hicks Street

This week’s Montague Open Streets will feature:

  • Montague Open Pickleball Tournament | 12-5pm | $20 per team, 16 and up, all skill levels welcomeWhether you’re an experienced player or new to the game, grab a partner and get ready to paddle your way to victory. More than $1,000 in prizes are up for grabs from Montague Street businesses. Even if you’re not competing, there’s plenty to enjoy. We’ll have courts set up for casual play plus a dedicated kids’ area for young pickleball fans to have some fun. Learn more here and sign up here.
  • Play Soccer with Super Soccer Stars | 12-5pm | Learn a few basics, get free merch and have a blast. Great for kids 12 and under.
  • Chama Mama’s Lemonade Stand | 12-5pm | Visit Chama Mama for some fresh made lemonade and tasty bite-sized treats, including Khachapuri (cheese breads), skewers, and honey cake. If you haven’t been to Chama Mama yet, this is your chance to meet (and taste) our favorite Georgian restaurant to the neighborhood.
  • Free Lemonade for Kids at Chama Mama | All day | Kids: join your parents for a Chamalicous lunch, and get a free lemonade every day through December 31, 2024.
  • Sundae Sundays at L’Appartement 4F | 12-5pm | L’Apéro by L’Appartement 4F will be outside serving to-go tahini cookie sundaes and charcuterie boxes featuring our signature selection of saucisson and cheeses. Grab a can of natural biodynamic (and unbelievably delicious) wine to enjoy at the enjoy on the Promenade or at the Montague Sip Spot adults only area at the corner of Henry Street.

Waterfront Walks | Brooklyn Bridge Park

Sunday, September 22 | 10:30am-12pm | Register here

Join our Docents for a free walking tour and learn more about Brooklyn Bridge Park’s history, design, and ecology. Tours last roughly 60-90 minutes, start from the entrance of Pier 1 and finish near Pier 3.

Storytime with Paul O. Zelinsky: Still Life at Books Are Magic | Brooklyn Heights

Sunday, October 6 | 11:00-11:30am

A still-life painting is a painting where everything is supposed to stay still. But what if it doesn’t? Acclaimed author Alex London and Caldecott Medal–winning artist Paul O. Zelinsky bring exquisite life and adventure to this slyly funny and inventive picture book for fans of Christopher Denise’s Knight Owland Corinna Luyken’s The Book of Mistakes.Every young artist has drawn or painted a still-life scene. Perhaps it is a bowl of fruit, or a toy, or a vase of flowers, or a chair. The only rule is that a still-life painting must stay still. But staying still is hard! Especially for a curious mouse and a hungry dragon and a no-nonsense princess. Will the artist notice that his still-life painting is breaking all the rules?

Saltwater Fishing at Valentino Pier | Red Hook

Sunday, October 6 | 11:00am-12:30pm | Ages 8+

Want to go fishing but don’t know how or where to start? Join our Urban Park Rangers for free lessons! Learn how to properly use a fishing rod. Our experienced Rangers teach the ethics of fishing and the ecology of our waterways. All equipment will be provided. Recommended for ages 8 and older.

DUMBO Family Games on Car-Free Washington Street | DUMBO

Sundays | 11am-1pm | Washington Street from Front Street to Water Street

Join every Sunday on car-free Washington Street for free kids activities and a community hang! Curated by the DUMBO BID x Brooklyn Bridge Parents and supported by Leaf Medical & Leaf Dental in DUMBO.

Family Day at Barcade | Williamsburg

Sunday, October 6 | 12-5pm 

Join us for Family Day in Brooklyn! From 12-5pm on the first Sunday of each month, bring the family out for some classic arcade games and pinball! As this location doesn’t have a kitchen, feel free to bring a lunch! We also have snacks available for purchase. All children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Updated: September 30, 2024. Main Image: Bilingual Puppet Show at Brooklyn Children’s Museum.

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