March is packed with family-friendly fun, from Purim celebrations to St. Patrick’s Day parades, to Brooklyn SeltzerFest, Women’s History Month and Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr events, exciting performances at BAM and Kings Theatre, Deno’s Wonder Wheel’s annual “Blessing of the Rides”, and much more!
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1. Celebrate Purim
- Purim at the Arcade with Chabad of DUMBO
Tuesday, March 3 | 4-6pm | $20/person, FREE for children 2 and under | Register here | DUMBO
Join Chabad of DUMBO to celebrate Purim at Area 53 with arts and crafts, unlimited video games, hamentashen and holiday treats, face painting, and an interactive Megillah reading. Everyone in costume will receive a prize and be entered into the grand raffle! - Brooklyn Brownstone Purim B’Yachad at Bison & Bourbon
Tuesday, March 3 | 4:30-7:00pm (Doors open at 4pm) | $65/person| Register here | Gowanus
Brownstone Brooklyn’s Purim B’Yachad is a hosting a Purim celebration at Bison & Bourbon, featuring music, dancing, interactive Megillah readings, kids’ activities, adult entertainment, and a 21+ open bar, with a 7 PM sit-down farbrengenfor a more intimate experience. If pricing is a barrier, email of****@*************pe.com. - Cirque du Purim with ABCirque
Sunday, March 8th | 2:00pm-4:00pm | Tickets are $48.47/adult, $$29.93/child (2-11), and free for children under 2 | Crown Heights
Come to Cirque Du Purim for a family-friendly celebration featuring acrobatics, live storytelling, and a festive dance party! Enjoy a circus performance, post-show Try-It Stations to practice circus skills, a live band, costumes, and delicious food and drinks. - And more! See our full roundup of Purim events here.
2. Celebrate Women’s History Month
- First Saturday: Freedom Is an Everyday Struggle at the Brooklyn Museum
Saturday, March 7th | 5:00pm-10:00pm | FREE | Register here | Prospect Heights
Celebrate Women’s History Month and the culture-shaping contributions of women and gender-nonconforming artists. - NYC Parks x New York Knicks All-Girls Basketball Clinic at the Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center
Sunday, March 8th | 9:00am-10:30am | FREE | Girls ages 7-14 with a waiver signed on-site by a parent/guardian over 18 | Register here | East Flatbush
Come out and celebrate girls in basketball by participating in this all-girls basketball clinic brought to you by NYC Parks and MSG Sports New York Knicks. Girls will be able to join in a series of skills and drills led by NYC Parks and New York Knicks Youth development coaches. - Jack and Friends Women’s History Month Celebration: Lavender Blues at the Park Slope Library
Tuesday, March 10th | 4:00pm-4:45pm | FREE | Babies and toddlers | Register here | | Park Slope
Don’t miss this high energy Women’s History Month performance for babies and toddlers with Lady B! - Farmhouse Family Day: Fantastic Fibers at the Wyckoff House Museum
Saturday, March 21st | 11:00am-3:00pm | FREE | Register here | East Flatbush
Celebrate women’s history month by learning about historical textile fabrication practices! - Women’s History Month Event for Youth and Families at the Central Library
Saturday, March 28th | 1:00pm-2:00pm | FREE | Prospect Heights
In celebration of Women’s History Month at the Brooklyn Public Library, this special performance honors the artistry, strength, and cultural legacy of women through three contrasting works drawn from Chinese and Asian dance traditions. The program moves from radiant elegance to intimate lyricism and, finally, to bold heroism—offering audiences a vivid and accessible way to reflect on women’s contributions across cultures and throughout history.
3. Transit Tots at the New York Transit Museum
March 1st, March 8th, March 22nd, March 29th | 9:30am-10:30am and 11:30 am-12:30 pm | For kids 18 months-3 years | $40/family including 1 child and 2 adults | Register here | Downtown Brooklyn
Transit Tots is back! Register for a morning of story-time, crafts, imaginative play, and interactive activities that are designed for little transportation fans and their families.
4. Attend a St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- Brooklyn St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Sunday, March 15th | 1:00pm | FREE | Park Slope
This parade will start at Bartel-Pritchard Square. - Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Sunday, March 22nd | 1:00pm | FREE | Bay Ridge
This parade will start at Marine Avenue and continue down Third Avenue until 67th Street.
5. Celebrate Ramadan & Eid al-Fitr
- Ramadan Community Night at City League Coffee
Friday, March 6th | 7:00pm-11:00pm | FREE | Bay Ridge
City League Coffee, Ibagari Coffee, and Palya Patisserie will be having a Ramadan Community Night for all ages. There will be coffee, matcha, sweet treats, and card making. - Kensington Community Iftar at PS 179
Monday, March 16th | 6:30pm | FREE | RSVP here | Kensington
Ramadan Kareem! Break fast with your Muslim neighbors and celebrate and learn about Ramadan. Join friends and neighbors at PS 179 in Kensington, Brooklyn to taste food from around the world as Muslim artists share their work. - Kids Create: Eid al Fitr Craft at the Jamaica Bay Library
Thursday, March 19th | 4:00pm-5:00pm | FREE | Ages 5-12 | Canarsie
Come to the meeting room to make a gift for yourself or a loved in their Eid friendly Spring craft program. - Teen DIY: Eid Community Mosaic Star & Moon at the Jamaica Bay Library
Thursday, March 19th | 4:00pm-5:00pm | FREE | For teens and young adults | Canarsie
In celebration of the Eid al Fitr, participants will be working as a group to decorate a mosaic tiled moon and star. - Celebrate Eid al-Fitr at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Saturday, March 28th | 11:00am-4:00m | Tickets are $15/person, children under 1 are free and grandparents are $14/ticket | Purchase tickets here | Crown Heights
Celebrate the end of Ramadan as cultures from across the Muslim world share their Eid traditions. Join a Sufi drumming circle, move to Bangladeshi dance, enjoy Turkish food, and hear Eid stories and songs.
6. Brooklyn SeltzerFest at Industry City
Saturday, March 15th | 11:00am-6:00pm | Tickets starting at $20/adult, $10/child ages 5-17, and under 5 free | Purchase here | Industry City | Sunset Park
SeltzerFest is an annual celebration of all things seltzer! This family friendly event will have dedicated family-focused programming during the 11:00am-2:00pm session, though children are welcome all day. There will be plenty of seltzer samples, seltzer-themed art, interactive games, panel discussions, and a host of other activities.
7. Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat Live On Stage! at the Kings Theatre
Saturday, March 21st | 1:00pm | Tickets starting at $47/person | Purchase here | Flatbush
Bring the whole family for an experience they’ll never forget. This story has been around for over 50 years and kids still love it… just like you did! This energetic adaptation bursts onto the stage (and maybe into the aisles). Expect laughs, surprises, and just a bit of delightful disorder!
8. Watch Opening Night and Day of Baseball Season
Wednesday, March 25th at 8:05pm (Yankees) and Thursday, March 26th starting at 1:15 pm (Mets)
Looking for spots to watch baseball with the family? Below are some of our favorite child friendly restaurants and bars in Brooklyn:
- Dram Shop | Park Slope
In addition to watching sports, Dram Shop also has card and board games to play. They have a kids menu as well. - Skinflints | Bay Ridge
Skinflint’s large dining room has multiple televisions to watch sports. They also have trains riding around that are sure to entertain the kids! - Rounders | Greenpoint
Rounders is a family friendly sports bar with a back patio that welcomes dogs. They are currently renovating their kitchen and not offering food. - Luana’s Tavern | Carroll Gardens
Luana’s Tavern has a large kids menu and indoor/outdoor seating options.
9. Robot Song at BAM
Friday, March 27th at 7:00pm, Saturday March, 28th at 2:00pm and 7:00pm, and Sunday, March 29th at 2:00pm| Tickets start at $18/person | Fort Greene
Visit BAM to watch a visually dazzling celebration of creativity, difference, and the ways we can learn from one another. Inspired by writer/director Jolyon James’ experience parenting a child on the autism spectrum, this funny and deeply moving family show speaks to young people and adults alike.
10. 41st Annual “Blessing of the Rides” at Deno’s Wonder Wheel
Sunday, March 29th | 10:00am | FREE | Coney Island
Get in the mood for spring and summer at Deno’s Wonder Wheel’s annual “Blessing of the Rides” to kick off their 106th season! There will be free rides for children registered with the local Salt & Sea Mission plus the first 106 guests will ride Deno’s Wonder Wheel for free!
Bonus for the grown-ups…
The Scenario 90s Dance Party: The Decades Remix! at Atolye
Saturday, March 7th | 8:00pm-11:59pm | $30/person | Buy tickets here | Gowanus
Step onto the dance floor for decades of pure nostalgia. All the songs you forgot you loved, AND never stopped playing. Special guest DJ Eleven of the Legendary NY club night The Rub is going decade to decade with Pop, Hip Hop, Classics and more!
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Updated: February 28, 2026 Main Image: Deno’s Wonder Wheel
