This week is full of Easter celebrations! Families can also look forward to a bilingual concert in Bed-Stuy, a kids cooking class in Crown Heights, a young adult book club in Fort Greene, a Family Feud trivia night in Sheepshead Bay, a storytime for Passover and Easter in Kensington, a Japanese makers market in Sunset Park, and much more!
If you are starting to plan ahead for next week, check out our guide to spring break fun for families in Brooklyn and beyond!
MONDAY
Jesse Goldman – Moozika! | Bed-Stuy
Monday, March 30th | 3:00pm
Come dance, sing, and play instruments at the Marcy Library. Join Jesse Goldman for playful Spanish – English tunes that are powered by an ethos of big love and gentleness. For this show, Jesse will be performing solo tunes off his upcoming Moozika! album ‘We Are One.’
Women’s History Month Celebration: Rock ‘N’ Roll Homecrest! | Homecrest
Monday, March 30th | 4:00pm-5:00pm
Come rock out at the Homecrest Library for Women’s History Month. They will be having a family-friendly live musical performance.
TUESDAY
Kids Create: Super Mario Origami | Kensington
Tuesday, March 31st | 3:30pm-4:30pm | Ages 6-12
Join for a special Kids Create where participants at the Kensington Library will be making Super Mario related origami characters & receiving 3D printed toads!
New Mom Meet Up at Fontainhas | DUMBO
Tuesdays | 4:30pm-6:00pm
Bring your baby to Fontainhas for some cozy chai and hang with other new moms. Hosted every week by the new mom pop-up POST.
WEDNESDAY
Free Admission at New York Aquarium | Coney Island
Wednesdays | 3:00pm-6:00pm | Reserve tickets here; free tickets are made available at 3pm the Monday before
Take advantage of free admission hours at the New York Aquarium from 3:00-6:00pm on Wednesdays. Note that advance timed tickets are required (max of 4 per group); the Wednesday Afternoon Ticket Store will open on Monday at 3:00pm for that Wednesday’s reservations.
Cooking Matters for Kids with City Harvest | Crown Heights
Wednesday, April 1st | 4:00pm-5:00pm | Ages 7-12
Children can take free cooking and nutrition classes, led by City Harvest, at the Crown Heights Library starting April 1st. During this four week program, children will learn how to cook healthy foods as well as play fun games!
Young Adult Book Group | Fort Greene
Wednesday, April 1st | 6:00pm-7:00pm | Ages 13 and up | Register here
Led 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 April, the group will be discussing Things Fall Apart by acclaimed Nigerian novelist, poet, and critic Chinua Achebe. The most widely read book in modern African literature, Things Fall Apart tells two overlapping, intertwining stories, both of which centerer around a fearless Igbo warrior in late 1800s Nigeria, before and after the European colonization of the continent. A powerful fable of perfectly harmonized twin dramas, Things Fall Aparts is the most illuminating and permanent monument we have to the modern African experience as seen from within. Pizza will be provided.
THURSDAY
Storytime | Kensington
Thursdays | 2:00pm-2:15pm
Stop by Lofty Pigeon Books for storytime on Thursday afternoons.
Community Access Thursdays at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Crown Heights
Thursdays | 2:00pm-5:00pm | Reserving tickets in advance is recommended
Explore some of the museum’s most-loved exhibits, including toddler-favorite Totally Tots, the miniature shops of World Brooklyn, our NEST kids’ climber, and more. Then check out ColorLab, the 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, which repeats twice, first from 3:00-3:20pm and again from 3:45-4:05 pm. It’s recommended that you reserve your tickets in advance online. Walk-ins always welcome.
Annual Rugby Easter Egg Hunt | East Flatbush
Thursday, April 2nd | 3:00pm-5:00pm | Ages 0-12
Join the Rugby Library for a fun afternoon Easter egg hunt! Arrive early for tickets. Ages 0-5 will be at 3:15pm, ages 6-9 will be at 3:45pm, and ages 10-12 will be at 4:15pm. The rain date will be April 4th from 12:00pm-2:00pm.
Family Feud Trivia Night | Sheepshead Bay
Thursday, April 2nd | 5:00pm-6:00pm | Teens, young adults, and older adults
Get ready for an exciting trivia night themed around world history at the Kings Highway Library. Brush up on your world history knowledge, and get ready to enjoy learning together!
FRIDAY
American Sign Language Storytime | Crown Heights
Friday, April 3rd | 10:30am-11:00am
Brower Park will host an American Sign Language (ASL) Storytime. This storytime will be led by a Deaf performer and will be voice-off, meaning the presenter will be using ASL to read the story, with writing and sound projected behind her. Whether you are part of a multilingual family or an excited learner, everyone is encouraged to come be a part of this wonderful storytime experience!
Red Hook Pinball Museum | Red Hook
Fridays | 1-10pm
With a new location at 362 Van Brunt Street, the Red Hook Pinball Museum is now open for free play (with donations accepted) every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 1-10pm! It’s NYC’s only vintage pinball museum, with games from 1871-1971, and you can play on the first pinball machine ever made!
Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Fridays | 3:00-5:00pm
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 their critter and fish tanks, a 10′ model of the Park, and enjoy custom arts, crafts, and reading materials which rotate on a monthly basis.
SATURDAY
Storytime for Passover and Easter | Kensington
Saturday, April 4th | 10:30am-11:00am
Join Lofty Pigeon Books for a fun Passover and Easter storytime!
Easter Scavenger Hunt | Carroll Gardens
Saturday, April 4th | 11:00am-12:30pm | Ages 3-10 | Register here (max 150 participants)
Join Brooklyn Church for their second ever Easter Scavenger Hunt in Carroll Park. There will be a scavenger hunt, mini-games, face-painting, snacks, and more!
Parent-Child Relationship Association’s Eggstravaganza 2026 | Dyker Heights
Saturday, April 4th | 11:00am-2:00pm | Ages 11 and underÂ
Bring your family for a day of fun and celebrate Easter with the Parent-Child Relationship Association at Leif Ericson Park! Enjoy an egg hunt, games for kids, live performances, arts & crafts, and community resource booths.
Bay Ridge Egg Hunt | Bay Ridge
Saturday, April 4th | 11:00am-2:00pm with egg hunts at 12:00pm and 1:00pm | Sign up here
Come to the lawn area at Vinland Playground for egg hunts, face painting, crafts, and games.
Sakura Japanese Makers Market | Industry City in Sunset Park
Saturday, April 4th and Sunday, April 5th | Saturday 11:00am-6:00pm and Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm
A cherry blossom–inspired market featuring Japanese and Japanese-inspired artists and makers. Shop handmade goods, enjoy craft activities, and experience special programming including pottery and matcha workshops.
District 46 Easter Eggstravaganza | Flatlands
Saturday, April 4th | 12:00pm-3:00pm | Register here
Join Council Member Mercedes Narcisse for her Easter Eggstravaganza at Power Playground. There will be an egg hunt, games, raffles, and more. Register in advance.
Easter Weekend Nature Exploration | Prospect Park
Saturday, April 4th | 12:00pm-4:00pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance for free nature fun for children and families, including discovery stations, animal encounters, and a wilderness walk.
Easter in the Garden | Bed-Stuy
Saturday, April 4th | 12:00pm-2:00pmÂ
Come to Whole Neighborhood Garden for a fun family friendly Easter celebration! Festivities will include an Easter egg hunt, games, and crafts. All are welcome!
Von King’s Annual Egg Hunt | Bed-Stuy
Saturday, April 4th | 12:00pm-3:00pm
Hop into spring at Von King’s Easter egg hunt! Bring the whole family for a day filled with fun, excitement, and plenty of colorful eggs filled with surprises—including special prizes for lucky hunters! Enjoy a variety of arts and crafts, a candy land photo booth, and many more fun activities suitable for all ages!
Easter Egg Roll | Crown Heights
Saturday, April 4th | 1:00pm-3:00pm
Come to the Easter Egg Roll at Brower Park. All are welcome!
Easter Community Event | Bay Ridge
Saturday, April 4th | 1:00pm-3:00pmÂ
Come by the Salvation Army in Bay Ridge for games, face painting, ballon art, crafts, snacks, and more!
Easter Egg Hunt | East New York
Saturday, April 4th | 1:00pm-3:00pm
Come to Nehemiah 10 Community Garden for the garden group’s annual Easter Egg Hunt! Please bring an Easter basket with you for your child/children to collect the eggs.
Easter Egg Hunt | East New York
Saturday, April 4th | 1:00pm-3:00pm | Ages 7-12 | Register here
Join Ashford Learning Garden group for a fun-filled egg hunt adventure perfect for kids aged 7 to 12!
SUNDAY
Birdwatching: First Sunday Outings | Prospect Park
Sunday, April 5th | 8:00am-11:30 | Teens and adults
Join the Brooklyn Bird Club and Prospect Park Alliance on the first Sunday of each month in search of the dozens of bird 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.
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Updated: March 28, 2026. Main Image: Brooklyn Church’ s Easter Scavenger Hunt
