April is filled with spring fun, from Easter and Earth Day celebrations to special events for National Poetry, storytime at Jane’s Carousel, opening weekend for the Brooklyn Cyclones, exciting performances at Kings Theatre and Brooklyn Bowl, Hanami Nights at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and much more! Interested in spring break fun all over NYC, click here.
1. Storytime at Jane’s Carousel
Fridays in April (except 4/10) | 10:15am-10:45am | FREE | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Hosted by Brooklyn Public Library, storytime returns for some springtime stories, songs and Friday morning fun! There is no registration, but arrive early as there is a capacity limit.
2. Celebrate Easter
- Parent-Child Relationship Association’s Eggstravaganza 2026 at Leif Ericson Park
Saturday, April 4th | 11:00am-2:00pm | FREE | Register here | Dyker Heights
Bring your family for a day of fun and celebrate Easter with the Parent-Child Relationship Association! Enjoy an egg hunt, games for kids, live performances, arts & crafts, and community resource booths. - District 46 Easter Eggstravaganza at Power Playground
Saturday, April 4th | 12:00pm-3:00pm | FREE | Register here | Flatlands
Join Council Member Mercedes Narcisse for her Easter Eggstravaganza. There will be an egg hunt, games, raffles, and more. Register in advance. - Bunny Bounce at Launch Brooklyn
Saturday, April 4th | 9:00pm-11:00pm | $25/person with socks not included | Bay Ridge
Jump with the Easter bunny at Launch Brooklyn’s glow in the dark party! - Easter Fun Explosion at Pier 2 Roller Rink
Sunday, April 5th | 2:00pm-8:00pm | $12/person and skate rental is $8/person | Purchase in-person | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Grab your skates and have some Easter fun rollerskating! This festive afternoon will include an appearance by the Easter bunny and friends, an egg hunt, food, and more! - And more! See our full round up of Easter events here.
3. Go to a Cyclones Game | Coney Island
Opening weekend is April 3rd-April 5th with other dates through September | Tickets start at $17/person
The Brooklyn Cyclones are the High-A affiliate of the New York Mets. They play their home games at Maimonides Park in Coney Island. They offer family-friendly pricing, food options, and theme days and giveaways. On Sundays, the first 500 children get ice cream vouchers and can run the bases after the game. On select Sundays, families can play catch on the field before the game! Kids will not want to miss Paw Patrol Day on July 19th and adults will not want to miss their legendary annual Seinfeld Night on August 1st.
4. Celebrate National Poetry Month
- First Saturday: Inkwells at the Brooklyn Museum
Saturday, April 4th | 5:00pm-10:00pm | FREE | Register here | Prospect Heights
Ring in National Poetry Month with a global lineup of artists who draw on influences from ancient Egypt to contemporary Brooklyn. Featuring music, readings, art-making, talks, and more, the April edition takes its theme from the many inkwells in our encyclopedic collection, including an ancient example in Unrolling Eternity: The Brooklyn Books of the Dead. - Blackout Poetry at the Red Hook Interim Library
Monday, April 6th | 3:00pm-4:00pm | FREE | Red Hook
April is National Poetry Month so come to the library and create some of your own. Blackout poetry, or erasure poetry, is a form of poetry created by erasing words from an existing text and framing the result on the page as a poem. It is low pressure and accessible to all. Participants will take pieces of writing and create new poems from them. Text and art supplies (to decorate your poem, if you wish) will be provided. This program is for all ages. - Poetry in the Park at Fort Greene Park
Saturday, April 25th | 1:00pm-5:00pm | FREE | Register here |Fort Greene
Poetry in the Park, organized by the Fort Greene Park Conservancy and curated in partnership with Najee Omar, is an annual community celebration where poetry, music, and creativity fill the park for an afternoon of connection and inspiration. Held in celebration of National Poetry Month, the festival invites neighbors from across Brooklyn to gather beneath the trees and open sky to listen, create, and share. This year’s festival features powerful performances from acclaimed poets, a vibrant community open mic, and live DJ sets that keep the energy flowing throughout the day. Guests can also jump into hands-on creative experiences, including zine-making, walking haikus through the park, and a mind, body, and soul reflection space for writing and grounding.
5. Celebrate Earth Day
- Earth Rocks at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Monday, April 6th to Saturday, April 11th | 10:00am-6:00pm | Tickets starts at $15/person for ages 1 and up | Purchase here | Crown Heights
Discover why Earth rocks through live animal encounters, hands-on STEM experiments, and eco-adventures all spring break long! Meet insects up close, make art inspired by nature, create music from recycled materials, and build Earth-friendly inventions. - Earth Day Festival at Fort Greene Park
Saturday, April 18th | 11:00am-2:00pm | FREE | Register here | Fort Greene
Visit Fort Greene Park for a fun, family-friendly day dedicated to celebrating and caring for the Earth. Enjoy workshops, crafts, and games put together by community organizations and neighbors. For those who participate in 8 or more of the activity stations, there will be a fun prize! - BAMKids presents Love Our Earth at BAM
Saturday, April 18th | 11:00am | FREE | Register here | Fort Greene
As part of an Earth Day celebration, the BAMkids program invites families to explore climate action through creativity, music, and community connection with local organizations – empowering young children to discover how their voices and everyday choices can help care for the planet. - Farmhouse Family Day: Waking up the Farm! at The Wyckoff House Museum
Saturday, April 18th | 11:00pm-3:00pm | FREE | Register here | East Flatbush
After a bitter winter, it’s time to savor the sweetness of spring! Join the Wyckoff House and local initiatives as we celebrate this Earth Day with crafts and giveaways! - And more! See our full round up of Earth Day events here.
6. Sign Up for a Spring Sport
Many soccer, flag football, and tennis leagues/classes will be starting up again across Brooklyn. Check out our guides to soccer, flag football, and tennis!
7. Wild Kratts® LIVE 2.0 – Activate Creature Power at the Kings Theatre
Saturday, April 18th | 1:00pm and 5:00pm | For kids 18 months-3 years | Tickets start at $42/person, children under 1 who will lap sit do not need a ticket | Purchase here | Flatbush
Bring your family to this theatrical production starring Martin and Chris Kratt, based on the Emmy-nominated hit PBS KIDS series. In Wild Kratts LIVE 2.0, Chris and Martin take to the stage to activate new Creature Powers and go “off to the creature rescue!” With some help from the rest of the Wild Kratts team, who will be animated and on screen at the Tortuga HQ, the brothers confront a comic villain and once again save the day, sharing fascinating tidbits about some of the world’s most amazing animals.
8. Attend the Grand Opening of the Green-House at Green-Wood
Saturday, April 18th and Sunday, April 29th | 10:00am-3:00pm | FREE | Register here
Welcome to the Green-House! Join for an unforgettable opening weekend as Green-Wood celebrates its newest space with activities designed to delight visitors of all ages. From hands-on workshops to guided explorations, these programs offer something for everyone to discover, learn, and connect with this exciting addition to our historic grounds.
9. Hanami Nights at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Tuesday, April 21st-Friday, April 24th | 5:00pm-8:30pm | $40/adult, $20/child with children under 3 free | Purchase here | Prospect Heights
Find a spot on Cherry Esplanade to enjoy the cherry blossoms, lit up for maximum effect, and savor the spring vibe with family and friends. Stroll in the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden and along Cherry Walk, try your hand at origami and other Japanese crafts, view a curated display of bonsai, and enjoy live performances and specialty food and drinks. Bring a blanket and picnic under the cherry blossoms!
10. The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays: Music of Harry Styles & More at Brooklyn Bowl
Sunday, April 26th | 12:00pm showtime, 11:00am doors open | $21.45/person with children under 1 free | Purchase here | Williamsburg
The Rock and Roll Playhouse band offers its core audience of families with children age ten and under games, movement, stories and an opportunity to rock out in an effort to educate children and explore their creativity. The Rock and Roll Playhouse is an early and often first introduction to a child’s lifelong journey with live music and rock and roll. See you at the show!
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Updated: March 24, 2026.Â
