Mother’s Day wraps up a fun-filled week of free family events all across Brooklyn! Brooklyn’s biggest FREE flower bar and bouquet making for Mother’s Day is coming to the Show Brooklyn Some Love Fest at City Point. The celebrations continue on our Open Streets, with DUMBO Family Games, Montague Open Streets, and Park Slope Open Streets all launching this weekend. Enjoy live music in Park Slope at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music’s Open Stages festival, take part in the Myrtle Avenue Scavenger Hunt across Fort Greene and Clinton Hill, and bring the little ones to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum for a special AAPI storytime or a free hands-on art workshop. Plus, experience Indian dance with Anja Dance Company at Central Library, enjoy nature programs in Williamsburg, and catch your first outdoor movie of the season at the the NYC Public Schools Film Festival in Sunset Park!
Free Admission Days @ Pier 2 Roller Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
The Pier 2 Roller Rink in Brooklyn Bridge Park 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.
Aviva and Friends: Sing Your Way to Spanish at Adams Street Library | DUMBO
Monday, May 5 | 4-5pm
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Sing Your Way to Spanish! A delightful musical adventure for KIDS! Our multicultural children’s songs are filled with energy and joy. We incorporate movement, engaging stories, and colorful visuals making it a truly multi-sensory experience. Come join us as we create lasting memories through the power of music.
Free Music Show with Hopalong Andrew at Whole Foods | Gowanus
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.
Stomp, Clap and Sing with Corey in Spanish & English at Central Library | Prospect Heights
Tuesday, May 6 | 10:30-11:30am
Music With Corey is a fun, immersive, educational music experience curated by renowned kids music instructor, Corey J. Feldman. We will freeze dance, we’ll play the guessing game, and we’ll even do some magic! Corey’s music performances are perfect for kids ages 0-6+ with familiar songs, family-friendly covers, and a host of originals (find his album on Spotify!). Corey does classes, pods, lessons, and parties, but it’s always a party when you join Music With Corey.
Tot Time at Marsha P. Johnson State Park | Williamsburg
Tuesday, May 6 | 11am | Ages 2-5
No registration required! If event is “sold out”, please feel free to still show up. Crafts while supplies last. There is not an indoor space at this event. It will take place entirely outdoors. Join park educators for Tot Time Tuesday at Hendrix Creek Patio on April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th from 11am to 12:30pm! Learn about nature with FREE toddler-friendly crafts and activities, storytime at 11:30am, and a short hike at 12pm. This event is catered towards children aged 2 through 5, but all ages are welcome. All children must be accompanied by a guardian for the duration of the event.
Tiny Storytime at Books Are Magic | Brooklyn Heights & Cobble Hill
Tuesdays @ 11am at Smith Street location | Thursdays @ 11am at Montague Street location
Join Books Are Magic for Tiny Storytime for ages 6-36 months!
Free Storytime at Private Picassos | Clinton Hill
Tuesdays | 11:00-11:30am
Join us each Tuesday at 11am and select Saturdays at 10am 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.
Grab & Go Butterfly Suncatcher for Mom at TALEA | Williamsburg
Tuesday, May 6 | 11am-3:45pm | Ages 4-12
Stop at Talea, say hello to our Leonard Library stuff and pick up materials to make your own suncatcher. When placed on sunny window, all the colors will dance and make your Mom very happy… everyday!
Fourth Trimester Support Group at The Canopy | Williamsburg
Tuesdays | 12:30-1:30pm | Register here
Our weekly postpartum support group offers a safe and welcoming space for new parents to share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs. This free group provides emotional support, practical tips, and valuable resources to help navigate the physical and emotional journey after childbirth. Our Fourth Trimester Support Group is here to uplift you through your unique postpartum experience, offering community and connection. This class is being held exclusively at Canopy in our private classroom and is free for both members and non-members to attend. Come as you are, and feel free to bring your newborn or come by solo.
Create a Mother’s Day Collage at Adams Street Library | DUMBO
Tuesday, May 6 | 4-5pm
Come make a special Mother’s Day collage for the mom or special person in your life at Adams Street Library.
Tween Tuesdays: Mother’s Day Crafts at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Tuesday, May 6 | 4-5pm | Ages 10-12
If you are a tween in between the ages of 10 and 12, join us in the Teen Gaming Room for Tween Tuesdays! This week we will be making crafts for Mother’s Day!
Read with a Dog at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Tuesday, May 6 | 4-5pm | Ages 5-12
Join us in our Craft Room to practice reading with our guest pup, Mia! Kids can make enormous strides in building self-esteem and confidence while acquiring a love of books by reading to a dog. The goal of the program is for kids to read in a specific environment. Grown ups, if you’re comfortable, we ask that the kids attend the session on their own, thank you! Sign up at the Children’s Reference desk for a 15 minute slot on the day of the program. First come, first serve. Space is limited to 3 children per time slot. For children ages 5-12 who are practicing their reading skills.
New Mom Meet Up at Fontainhas | DUMBO
Tuesdays | 4:30-6:00pm
Bring your baby to Fontainhas for some cozy chai and hangs with other new moms. Hosted every week by the new mom pop-up POST.
Ping Pong at Brooklyn Commons Park | Downtown Brooklyn
Tuesdays | 5:00-7:30pm | Register here
The Push BK again serves up exciting ping pong sets for beginners and seasoned players alike. This series has become a staple in Brooklyn Commons Park, providing after work and after school fun for all. DJ-Mike will provide the soundtrack for each match!
Young Adult Book Group at Greenlight Bookstore | Fort Greene
Tuesday, May 6 | 6pm | Ages 13+
Hosted by Greenlight bookseller Micah, the YA Book Group is a space for the curious young reader interested in a curated, intentionally diverse and broad selection of books. For May, the group discusses The Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirdar—When Dimple Met Rishi meets Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda in this romantic comedy debut about two teen girls with rival henna businesses. Nishat doesn’t want to lose her family, but she also doesn’t want to hide who she is, and it only gets harder once a childhood friend walks back into her life and a school competition pits the two against each other. As the competition heats up, Nishat has a decision to make: stay in the closet for her family, or put aside her differences with Flávia and give their relationship a chance. Pizza provided!
Musical Storytime with Jono Songs at St. Paul’s Episcopal | Carroll Gardens
Wednesday, May 7 | 10:45-11:20am
Join Jono Songs, nationally touring musical songwriter for kids, for an interactive storytime and concert, full of family-friendly tunes! We’ll move, groove, and sing together, from the classics to new songs that will surely become favorites. We’ll share some favorite folktales from around the world, and introduce books in each session too. Fun with the whole family! Located at St. Paul’s Church, corner of Clinton and Carroll Streets. Enter from the side gate a few yards down Carroll from the corner.
Musical Storytime and Tunes with Teagan at Pacific Library | Downtown Brooklyn
Wednesday, May 7 | 10:45-11:20am
Join songwriter and teaching artist Teagan Taylor for “Tunes with Teagan!” This is a music, story, and fun-filled class featuring new and familiar songs, movement and dancing, and awesome stories. It’s time to sing, dance, and read!
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. Note 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.
Teen Time: GSA and Mother’s Day Craft at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Wednesday, May 7 | 4-5pm | For teens
Come one, come all to the Game Room upstairs in the Teen Mezzanine. We will provide a space for open topics expressing appreciations and concerns related to the LGBTQ+ community while we munch on snacks and paint! We will waterpaint cards for someone special! GSAs provide a supportive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gender non-conforming (LGBTQ) students, as well as those who are perceived by others to be LGBTQ, are questioning their identity, have LGBTQ friends or family members, or just care about LGBTQ issues.
Teen Time: Mixed Media Art at Sunset Park Library | Sunset Park
Wednesday, May 7 | 4-5pm | For teens
Explore colors & patterns using a mix of art mediums! All supplies will be provided.
Free Coffee at Coffee Project NY | Downtown Brooklyn
Thursday, May 8 | 8am-12pm
Celebrate the grand re-opening of Coffee Project NY’s newly renovated Downtown Brooklyn café (78 Rockwell Pl) this Thursday, May 8, with free coffee from 8am–12pm. Enjoy signature drinks like the Pandan Latte and Deconstructed Latte in a refreshed space just steps from BAM and Atlantic Terminal. AAPI- and women-owned since 2015.
In My Toddler Era Playgroup at Private Picassos | Clinton Hill
Thursdays | 10am-12pm | Ages 1.5–3
Join us once a week for a special toddler play group! For two hours our Studio will be transformed into the perfect play area for your kid, allowing them to explore: mini ball pit, sensory bins, wood blocks, duplos, magna tiles, coloring stations, and an assortment of board and story books.
Stroller Walk | Prospect Park
Thursdays | 10am-12pm | 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. RSVP to reserve your spot. Please check your email prior to the event for changes, updates and to confirm the walk has met a minimum participant requirement.
Abolitionist Place First Anniversary Celebration | Downtown Brooklyn
Thursday, May 8 | 2-4pm
Celebrate the one-year anniversary of our favorite park, Abolitionist Place. Join us for an afternoon of live music, exciting games, juggling, and fun face-painted tattoos. More details to come!
Stop-Motion Animation Techniques at Central Library | Prospect Heights
Tuesday, May 8 | 2-4pm | Register here
Stop-motion animation is a fun and easy way to create titles, short animations, title sequences, and more! In this class we review some popular stop-motion animation techniques, and show you how to create your own animation with the equipment that you have at home. More information here. At the end of the class, we hope you’ll decide to air your fantastic new animated video on our Emmy and Hometown Media Award-winning Brooklyn Free Speech TV network. Presented by BRIC, BPL’s lead media education partner. Register with FareHarbor.
Community Access Thursdays at Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Crown Heights
Thursdays | 2-5pm | Reserve here
Join us during Community Access Thursdays, every Thursday afternoon from 2-5 pm! Explore some of our most-loved exhibits, including toddler-favorite Totally Tots, the miniature shops of World Brooklyn, our NEST kids’ climber, and more. Then check out ColorLab, our family art studio located on the 2nd floor of the Museum, where artists of all ages can explore, make, and celebrate art. Plus, say hello to BCM’s live animals at Animal Encounters, led by expert animal maintainers! Get a personal introduction to some of BCM’s most fascinating creatures, including turtles, lizards, snakes, and more.
Celebrate AAPI Month: Storytime with Ran Wei at Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Crown Heights
Thursday, May 8 | 3:00-3:45pm | RSVP here
Join BCM during Community Access Thursdays in May for a series of programs celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Join author Ran Wei Baker of Boba Bear Bilingual Books for a special bilingual English-Chinese storytime! Enjoy a reading of 123 NYC with Boba Bear (123 八包熊去纽约玩), sing along to bilingual songs, and create a fun craft inspired by Boba Bear’s own NYC adventure.
Free Artmaking Workshop at Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Crown Heights
Thursday, May 8 | 3:00-4:30pm | Ages 8-13 | RSVP required
This FREE hands-on art workshop introduces young artists ages 8–13 to fluid art. Led by professional artist and educator Danielle Cherry, participants will learn acrylic pour techniques such as color mixing, pouring, tilting, and layering to create beautiful marbled patterns and abstract compositions. The workshops will take place on 4 dates, each artist is eligible to register for one workshop only. Each young artist will complete two original artworks: one to take home and one to be featured in the Young BKLYN: Art in Motion exhibition (June 7 through June 15). All materials at the workshops will be provided, and light refreshments will be available. Parents and guardians are welcome to stay and enjoy the creative atmosphere but can also drop off their child. Learn more here!
Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Thursdays & Fridays @ 3-5pm | Saturdays @ 1-5pm
Visit the Environmental Education Center for Open Hours. Open Hours offer the opportunity for self-led investigation with guidance by expert educators to reveal the hidden stories found within and around Brooklyn Bridge Park. Explore our critter and fish tanks, a 10′ model of the Park, and enjoy custom arts, crafts, and reading materials which rotate on a monthly basis.
After School Movie: Lilo and Stitch at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Thursday, May 8 | 3:30-5:00pm | Ages 5+
After School Movie at Brooklyn Heights Library! For kids ages 5 and up. This week’s movie: “Lilo and Stitch” (2002). PG. Run time: 1 hour and 25 minutes. No registration required; attendance limited by room capacity.
Mother’s Day Block Printing at Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition | Red Hook
Thursday, May 8, 3:30-5:30pm | Ages 13+ | Registration required
Join us at Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition for a Mother’s Day Block Printing Workshop! Choose between making a card, tea towel, or tote bag for the mother in your life. All materials will be provided.
Story Time at Fontainhas | DUMBO
Thursdays | 4:30-5:30pm
Free story time for ages 0-6 at Fountainhas on Thursdays at 4:30 pm! Open to all. Bring your little ones for a fun story while you enjoy a glass of chai or wine.
Free Gardening Classes at South Brooklyn Children’s Garden | Columbia Street Waterfront District
Friday, May 9 | 3:15-4:00pm | Ages 4-7 | Email to register: ma************@***il.com
The South Brooklyn Children’s Garden will once again be offering Children’s Gardening Classes for kids ages 4-7 years old. The classes will be held on the following Fridays: May 9, 16 and 23 at 204 Columbia Street from 3:15 to 4pm. Classes take place rain or shine so children should be dressed appropriately to dig in the dirt, with sunscreen and bug spray. These are NOT drop-off classes. Caregivers must stay for the entire class. We have a fun set of activities for kids to enjoy! Please email ma************@***il.com if you would like to register your child and can attend all four classes. Space is limited so you will be notified that your child is confirmed with a spot.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Family Movie Night: Raya and the Last Dragon at Park Slope Library | Park Slope
Friday, May 9 | 3:30pm | Registration opens 24 hours in advance
Welcome to the Park Slope Library! Come and join us as we watch Raya and the Last Dragon and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. However, when sinister monsters known as the Druun threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, those same monsters have returned, and it’s up to a lone warrior to track down the last dragon and stop the Druun for good. Rated PG, 114 minute runtime. All ages welcome! This program will have registration that will open 24 hours before the program begins. Please only one registration per family.
Teen Karaoke at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Friday, May 9 | 4-5pm | For teens
Join us in the Teen Game Room from 4 to 5 PM for Teen Karaoke! Show off your vocals, sing your favorite songs, and enjoy some good vibes with friends. Snacks and water will be provided! Don’t miss out on the fun—see you there!
Stock Grocery Shelves at the Next Step Community Church Community Food Pantry | Boerum Hill
Friday, May 9 | 5:30-7:00pm | Sign up here
On Friday evenings, volunteers stock grocery shelves at the community food pantry. The community food pantry provides quality food to restore health and dignity for families in need. Your help on Friday evenings will ensure a smooth experience when families and individuals arrive on Saturdays to shop at the pantry.
Teen Takeover: Climate Action Night at Central Library | Prospect Heights
Friday, May 9 | 6-8pm | Ages 13-19 | Register here
Calling all teens passionate about the planet! Join us for Climate Action Night, where teens take over the library to learn, connect, and take part in a greener future. What to Expect:
- Hands-on DIY sustainability projects with the New York Aquarium
- Building recycled planters with artist Ruth Wondemu
- Live book matching with the BookMatch Teens
- Cooking demos with the BPL Cookmobile
- Climate justice themed table top gaming
- Dungeons and Dragons for beginners and beyond
Free snacks (because saving the planet is hungry work! - …and more!
Whether you’re just getting curious or already leading climate initiatives in your community, this night is for you! Open to ages 13–19. Registration encouraged but not required.
Serve at Community Food Pantry | Boerum Hill
Saturday, May 10 | 8-11am | Ages 8+ | All children must be accompanied by an adult
On Saturday mornings, volunteers are needed to serve at the Community food pantry which provides quality food to restore health and dignity for families in need. Volunteers help distribute grocery items to guests from the community. Special translator request: Please notify organizers when you serve if you know Mandarin or Cantonese and would be willing to help translate for guests on Saturday mornings.
Free Children’s Events at Dekalb Market Hall | Downtown Brooklyn
Saturdays & Sundays | 10am-12pm
Come downstairs for weekly complimentary entertainment for your little ones to enjoy. Experience the art of balloon twisting, magic shows, face painting and so much more. Located in front of Osteria and Showroom Bakehouse.
Green Team | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Saturday, May 10 | 10am-12pm | Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult | Register here
Green Team volunteers support essential horticultural care in Brooklyn Bridge Park, completing tasks such as weeding, planting and mulching. This is a great opportunity to learn about gardening, enjoy nature, and make a tangible difference in the Park with a group of other volunteers. Volunteers of all ages are welcome (under 16’s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian) and no volunteer orientation is required. No gardening experience is necessary; we provide all the instructions and tools needed for a rewarding experience! Advance registration is required and spaces are limited. Registration opens the month prior.
Wonderful Warblers Nature Exploration | Prospect Park
Saturdays | 10am-1pm
Join the Alliance to discover why Prospect Park is an important place for over 250 species of birds. Learn why warblers are so wonderful through fun games, experiments, and citizen science projects.
- Animal Encounter | 11am-12pm |Join Alliance Naturalists in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.
- Bird Walk | 12–1pm | Did you know that 25 types of warblers visit Prospect Park in May? Learn to identify these cute and colorful birds on a bird walk.
Bike Jumble 2025 at The Old Stone House | Park Slope
Saturday, May 10 | 10am-4pm
The New York Bike Jumble returns to Washington/JJ Byrne Park around the Old Stone House at Fifth Avenue and 4th street in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Fulfill all your cycling needs for the summer! Get yourself a new or used bike, new and used accessories, clothing, collectibles, artwork, overstocks, and bargains galore.
Saturday, May 10 | 10am-7pm | RSVP here
Learn about how native wildflowers support a rich array of life: soil and other microorganisms, insects, birds, and us! Participants will observe a designed and managed native meadow landscape where aesthetics are just one of many components that guide the design and maintenance and learn how plant and management choices affect habitat. Build skills in making observations in natural spaces. This walk is part of NYC Wildflower Week!
Spring Festival with Children’s Activities at 6/15 Green Community Garden | South Slope
Saturday, May 10 | 10am until dusk (Plant sale on Saturday & Sunday, 10am-3pm)
Live Music, Plant Sale, Bake Sale, Potluck, Children’s Activities, and more! Come celebrate spring with us! There will be live children’s music from 10am-12pm.
Tumble Live: Sonic Saturday at ShapeShifter Lab | Park Slope
Saturday, May 10 | 10:30am & 2:30am | Best for ages 5-12 | RSVP here
Lindsay and Marshall, hosts of Tumble Science Podcast for Kids, a podcast dedicated to sparking a love of science in kids (and adults), will be live and in person on Saturday, May 10 at ShapeShifter Lab in Park Slope, Brooklyn for Tumble Live: Sonic Saturday! This FREE event features storytelling, games, music with special guest Dan Saks from Noodle Loaf, meet & greet with Tumble’s hosts, and hands-on STEM activities. Perfect for kids ages 5-12, Tumble Live will spark wonder and discovery long after the event ends. Event is FREE, but RSVP is required.
Saturday, May 10 (Rescheduled from April 26 due to rain) | 11:00am-1:30pm
Spring is here and to celebrate we are calling all kid sleuths, detectives, and private eyes to join us for our FREE family-friendly Spring Scavenger Hunt on Myrtle Avenue. Find all 6 animals in storefront windows on Myrtle Avenue (Carlton to Hall), ask the business to stamp your card & return to the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership’s tent at Myrtle & Clinton to WIN a FREE goodie bag filled with candy & prizes. Plus enjoy balloon animals & face painting by Sparkly Faces, free books from Brooklyn Book Bodega, and Girl Scout cookies! Follow us at @myrtleavebklyn for clues to start searching and collecting stamps anytime after April 18 and visit our website to learn more.
Show Brooklyn Some Love Fest at Albee Square | Downtown Brooklyn
Saturday, May 10 | 11am-2pm | All ages | RSVP here
Free Mother’s Day flower bar & bouquet making, face painting, performances including Hopalong Andrew & African drumming & more kids activities for all ages at our 2nd Show Brooklyn Some Love Fest at Albee Square and City Point on Saturday, May 10 from 11 am to 2 pm!
Introduction to Birdwatching Outings | Prospect Park
Saturday, May 10 | 11am-2pm | 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. Note: There may be steps, slight inclines, and grass and dirt paths with exposed roots. We will cover approximately 1.5-2 miles.
Park Pitch In: I Love My Park Day | Prospect Park
Saturday May 10 | 11am-2pm | Register here | Ages 14+
New York’s statewide event, I Love My Park Day, attracts thousands of volunteers to participate in cleanup, improvement and beautification events at parks, historic sites and public lands. Join Prospect Park Alliance as we support this effort in Brooklyn’s Backyard. Appropriate for groups, teens ages 14+ and adults.
Young Naturalists | Fort Greene Park
Saturday, May 10 | 12-1pm | Ages 5-13
Get crafty with a free and fun, hands-on activity using everyday materials and prevent them from going to waste. In just a few minutes, you’ll design, paint, and glue your own colorful plastic flower—perfect to take home or gift! Young Naturalists is a youth-led program for kids ages 5-13 to share and grow their knowledge about the world around them using Fort Greene Park as their open lab. Held biweekly with sessions ranging from bird identification and recycling minigames to sharing all sorts of knowledge, kids can expect to participate in hands-on activities and experiments and learn from their fellow Young Naturalists.
Explore Schools Family Day at Atlantic Terminal Plaza | Downtown Brooklyn
Saturday, May 10 | 12-3pm
Explore Schools Family Day Come join us for a fun-filled day at Atlantic Terminal Plaza for our Explore Schools Family Day event! This is a fantastic opportunity for families to learn more about schools and programs in the area. Bring your kids along to participate in exciting activities and interactive sessions. Meet with school representatives, ask questions, and explore the educational and enrichment options available for your child. Don’t miss out on this free and fun family event!
Vanderbilt Open Streets | Prospect Heights
Saturday, May 10 | 12-4pm
Vanderbilt Open Streets offers free programs for the whole family on car-free streets in Prospect Heights! Highlights of this weekend include:
- 12-3pm | Card Making for a Cause with R&D Goods
- 1-5pm | DJ Alias spinning classics all afternoon
- 2-5pm | Bike Skills 101 with Bike NY at Pacific Street
- 2-4pm | Color Architect Kids between Dean & Bergen.
Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk | Brooklyn Heights & Boerum Hill
Saturday, May 10 & Sunday, May 11 (through Sunday, May 18) | 12-6pm
The Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk is a free, 1.5-mile, self-guided event from Fourth Avenue to the Waterfront, showcasing a diverse collection of art from over 125 emerging and established local artists at 60+ participating businesses such as galleries, salons, restaurants, and home decor shops. Visitors of all ages can stroll through the historic neighborhoods of Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill and Downtown Brooklyn to see the art of various mediums including paintings, drawings, three-dimensional art, mixed media, photography, live art and walking tours.
Music for Autism Presents: Synaptic Groove Band at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Saturday, May 10 | 1-2pm
Join us for a free, interactive, in-person, autism-friendly concert! Synaptic Groove Band is a unique, Long Island band that performs the hits and teaches people about the science of music! They play everything from jazz to blues and funk and from disco to country and classic rock. Join keyboardist and vocalist Paul Block and saxophonist Dr. Alan Ettinger at the library and get into the groove.
Uncle Tony’s Reptile Show at Clinton Hill Library | Clinton Hill
Saturday, May 10 | 1-2pm | Ages 6+
Come enjoy Uncle Tony’s special, scaly friends! The show may include boa constrictors, sulcata tortoises, ball pythons, argentine tegus, corn snakes, giant hissing cockroaches, alligator snapping turtles, tarantulas, ferrets, blue-tongue skinks, and more! There will be 5-7 animals available to meet and hold. Appropriate for kids ages six (6) and up. Space is limited, first-come, first-served.
AAPI Month Celebration with Ajna Dance Company at Central Library | Prospect Heights
Saturday, May 10 | 1-2pm
Dive into the rich traditions of Indian dance with our interactive workshops that blend cultural learning with the joy of movement. Each session is designed to engage participants of all ages and levels. Through basic movements, cultural context, and fun routines, you’ll experience Indian dance in a way that is meaningful, accessible, and, most importantly, joyful!
Bargemusic at The Boathouse at Pier 5 | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Saturdays & Sundays | Performances at 2pm & 4pm
After presenting concerts for nearly 50 years in a floating concert hall at Pier 1, Bargemusic has relocated their chamber music concerts to the Boathouse at Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 5. All concerts are free! This weekend: Art of Etude with pianist Olga Vinokur and “Music Our Mothers Love” with Orli Shaham and Deborah Buck.
The Wordsmith Showcase | Fort Greene Park
Saturday, May 10 | 2-5pm | RSVP here
Join us for a day of poetry performances, music, and expression. Hosted by Tanja Richardson and Keenan Watson, The Wordsmith will showcase featured poets Mariah Scott and Dex McBean. Writers of all ages are welcome to participate in an open mic. RSVP is encouraged but not required for entry. Seating is first come, first served!
Park Slope Open Streets Opening Day! | Park Slope
Saturday, May 10 | 2-10pm
Park Slope Open Streets is back for another season! This year, we’re expanding the program to include 3 more blocks (5th Avenue from Union to 4th Street) and we will continue to book family-friendly programming and music every Saturday from May to October (excluding August). Join us this Saturday, May 10th for opening day with Brooklyn Conservatory of Music Open Stages hosting numerous musicians along the avenue and the New York Bike Jumble at The Old Stone House.
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music Open Stages 2025 | Park Slope
Saturday, May 10 | 3-6pm | RSVP here
On May 10, Park Slope streets will be filled with thousands of attendees, more than 100 musicians, and 16 different stages at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music’s fifth-annual Open Stages music festival. An annual tradition that began during the pandemic in May 2021, Open Stages has now become wildly popular. From big brass bands to sea shanties to cover-band fun outside the Commissioner, this year’s Open Stages will have something for everyone. Showcasing more than 15 musical genres, this year’s festival will include featured performances from Honk NYC, The Opera Next Door, Cole Quest and the City Pickers, the Brooklyn Cyclones Surf Squad, and Dancewave. Open Stages is 100% free and open to the public!
Movies Under the Stars: 7th Annual New York City Public School Film Festival | Sunset Park
Sunday, May 11 | 8:15-10:45pm
Come celebrate some of the best of NYC students’ works with friends and family! Bring blankets and chairs, find a great spot, and enjoy the show! NYC Parks, The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, and the NYC Department of Education present the 7th Annual New York City Public School Film Festival, which showcases the talent and diversity of our students’ voices citywide. Please join us for a special screening of their films. Find out more about the NYC Public Schools Film Festival here.
Family Fun Day at Sunset Park Recreation Center | Sunset Park
Sundays | 10am-12pm
Looking for a creative and colorful way to spend the weekend with your family? Join every weekend for some family-friendly arts & crafts at the Sunset Park Recreation Center.
Family Volunteering at Brooklyn Book Bodega | Brooklyn Navy Yard
Sunday, May 11 | 10am-12pm | Ages 10-17 ONLY | Register here
Be part of Brooklyn Book Bodega’s mission to increase the number of 100+ book homes by volunteering as a family at our Book Hub! During the volunteer shift, family members will work together to stamp and sort books that have been donated to Brooklyn Book Bodega for distribution in the community. This event is for children (10-17) to join their adult/guardian in volunteering together for the Brooklyn Book Bodega. Unfortunately, we are UNABLE to accommodate anyone under 10 in this space. If you want to bring your children under 10, please join us at a different event. Pre-registration to get books is required for this event.
Waterfront Walks | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sunday, May 11 | 10:30am-12:00pm | Register here
Join our docents for a free walking tour to learn about the history of the Brooklyn waterfront, Brooklyn Bridge Park’s sustainable design and ecology, and how the Park came to life! Tours last roughly 60-90 minutes, and start from the entrance of Pier 1 and finish near Pier 3. Waterfront Walks take place twice monthly on Sundays (10:30 AM) and Tuesdays (6:30 PM May-August and 6:00 PM in September-October). View all upcoming dates here. Advance registration is required. Registration opens a month in advance of each date.
Books Are Magic Storytime with Sara Holly Ackerman: Good Knight & Woods & Words | Brooklyn Heights
Sunday, May 11 | 11:00-11:30am | RSVP here
A double storytime with one of our favorites, Sara Holly Ackerman! Good Knight: This adorable good night picture book told with bouncy rhyme, cheerful illustration, and the comedic high-fantasy feel of The Princess Bride and Brave is perfect for tucking in rambunctious little jousters, even when they insist on sleeping in their armor. Woods & Words: This inspiring and enriching picture book biography explores the life and work of beloved poet Mary Oliver in its own uniquely lyrical way, shining a light on Mary’s belief that there are treasures and poems all around us in nature waiting to be discovered.
Mother’s Day at DUMBO Family Games | DUMBO
Sunday, May 11 | 11am-1pm | RSVP here
Sunday Family Games on car-free Washington Street are back and a great way to play, meet neighbors and enjoy an epic view! Kick off the season on Mother’s Day with free Legos, crafts, and free activities for kiddos aged 1 to 6. Plus, moms can enjoy a free drink of their choice from Joe Coffee while the kiddos craft, build and play! DUMBO Family Games will take place every Sunday from 11am to 1pm until the end of June and then again in September and October (weather permitting). Curated by the DUMBO Business Improvement District x Brooklyn Bridge Parents and supported by Leaf Medical & Leaf Dental in DUMBO.
Mother’s Day Special! Lil’ Brunch Club at Randolph Beer | DUMBO
Sunday, May 11 | 11am-2pm
Randolph is excited to host a new Lil’ Brunch Club on Sundays, including this Mother’s Day! There will be plenty of fun for the kids, and tasty snacks and drinks for Mom! There’s a kids menu, cartoons on the TV screens, music for kids, arcade and claw games, a cotton candy robot, play room toys, and a menu and adult beverages for the parents. Plus, from 11:30am-1:30pm, there will be a family dance party with DJ Stretch Armstrong’s Boogie Baby. Get a peek of the fun here!
Mother’s Day FAD Market at Empire Stores | DUMBO
Saturday, May 10 & Sunday, May 11 | 11am-6pm
This Mother’s Day, FAD Market brings together over 35 independent designers, makers, and artisans at Dumbo’s Empire Stores. Shop handmade jewelry, apparel, body and skincare, tableware, and more—find the perfect gift for mom or spend the day together discovering one-of-a-kind finds. Make it a full experience! Shop, grab a bite at Time Out Market, take in the views from the rooftop, and stroll through Brooklyn Bridge Park—all with the whole family.
Monuments to Motherhood: Mother’s Day Celebration | Prospect Park
Sunday, May 11 | 12-4pm | RSVP here
Join Prospect Park Alliance and artist and activist Molly Gochman for a Mother’s Day celebration in Brooklyn’s Backyard! At the site of Monuments to Motherhood, a 15-foot bronze sculpture honoring and celebrating caregiving in all forms, enjoy family-friendly activities to honor the mother figure or caregiver in your life. This event will be held at the sculpture site near the Grand Army Plaza Entrance. The afternoon will feature an opportunity to meet the artist, learn more about the inspiration behind the piece, enjoy flower and tote bag giveaways, and more fun:
- Collective Nest Making | 12-4pm | Come together to create a communal “nest” near the Monuments to Motherhood sculpture to honor the enduring support provided by caregivers in our community.
- Bird Mommies Tour | 1pm & 3pm | Take a nature walk to explore Prospect Park and try to find caregiving in action within nature by spotting the many bird mothers such as warblers, chickadees, sparrows, and more throughout Brooklyn’s Backyard.
- Caregiving Crafts | 12-4pm | Enjoy a bracelet-making station to craft for a loved one, and join an individual nest-making activity to create small nests out of natural materials to bring home.
- Sound Activation | 12-4pm | Experience the resonant sound of Monuments to Motherhood by tapping on the bronze sculpture and hearing the sound travel through the sculpture with headphones.
Mother’s Day on Montague Open Streets | Brooklyn Heights
Sunday, May 11 | 12-5pm
Treat Mom to a day of live music and mini golf, and a few complimentary swings on V2 Golf’s state of the art simulators! Plus, live music, drinks, and snacks. Highlights include:
- Mini Golf | 12-4pm | Lookivng for a hole-in-one experience? Stop by v2 Golf’s temporary mini-golf course for some fun and friendly competition. Fun for all ages!
- Moms: Refine Your Swing | 12-5pm | Ladies: head inside v2 Golf for a complimentary 15-minute session on a state-of-the-art simulator to refine your swing.
- Diego Campo Gypsy Jazz | 1-3pm
- Jalopy Theater | 1-3pm | Experience the soulful sounds of folk music at the Jalopy Theatre, where the talented students and teachers of the Jalopy Jr. Program take to the Tent. With heartfelt performances that blend tradition and innovation, these rising stars showcase the rich musical heritage of Americana, offering an unforgettable evening of live music.
- JAW Rock Band | 4pm
- And so much more! See the full lineup here.
Sunday Storytime at PowerHouse | Industry City
Sundays | 1:00-1:30pm
Join your friends at Powerhouse Books on Sundays at 1pm for storytime!
Celebrate Mothers’ Day at the Hoyt Street Garden | Brooklyn Heights & Boerum Hill
Sunday, May 11 | 1:00-2:30pm
Mother’s Day is the perfect day to enjoy the Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk, a 1.5-mile, free, self-guided event featuring artworks from 150 Brooklyn artists at 60+ participating businesses. Take a stroll with mom, and don’t miss Mother’s Day at the Hoyt Street Garden (98 Hoyt Street) from 1:00-2:30pm. Make your own craft flower bouquet, enjoy storytime, and breathe in the garden! Plus, there will be special “Letters to Mom” and artwork on display on the fence as part of a special children’s art exhibit.
Second Sundays at Pioneer Works | Red Hook
Since 2013, Pioneer Works has hosted Second Sundays, a free monthly open house. Highlighting our programs, artists-in-residence, and Red Hook community members, Second Sundays features open studios, exhibitions, workshops, live music, and food—with programming across all three floors and in our garden. Food and drink by Spectro and Pioneer Works Bar. This month, highlights include:
- Bath Bombs | Everyone deserves a little TLC, especially moms. Take self care to the next level by creating a personalized bath bomb for your special person… and maybe an extra one for yourself, too.
- Mother’s Day Card Making | Let your mom or maternal figure know how special they are with a personalized Mother’s Day card.
- Regatta Boat Planning Help | Learn about the upcoming Red Hook Regatta with Evan Abel. Bring in your boat for support needs, or come in and ask a question.
- Scavenger Hunt | Grab a scavenger hunt sheet from the North Hall and enjoy a self-guided, in depth exploration of the latest Pioneer Works exhibitions by Hprizm and Yehwan Song. Once you’ve completed the hunt, return your sheet and claim your prize!
- Solar Gazing with the Amateur Astronomers | Join the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York in the Pionee garden for safe solar viewing. Telescopes will be provided between 1:00 and 4:00 pm. Weather permitting.
- Microscopy with Sally Kong | Explore the hidden worlds around us with community biologist Sally Kong. Get a close-up look at everyday materials and tiny life forms through the lens of a microscope, and learn about the fascinating structures that are normally invisible to the naked eye. Drop in anytime between 2 and 4 pm for hands-on discovery and conversation.
- And so much more! See the full lineup here.
Spring Meadow Ecology Walk at Naval Cemetery Landscape | Williamsburg
Sunday, May 11 | 2:30-3:30pm
Learn about how native wildflowers and how plants support a rich array of life: soil and other microorganisms, insects, birds, and us! Participants will observe a designed and managed landscape where aesthetics are just one of many components that guide the design and maintenance and learn how plant and management choices affect habitat. Build skills in making observations in natural spaces. Part of NYC Wildflower Week!
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Updated: May 5, 2025. Main Photo: Show Brooklyn Some Love Fest at Albee Square.
