April is a packed month for tweens and teens! From car shows in Brooklyn and Manhattan, to jewelry making in Gowanus, spring break knitting camp in Bensonhurst, a Bad Bunny karaoke party in Brooklyn Heights, an art fair in Clinton Hill, a vintage clothing marketplace and comics showcase in Sunset Park, and the NY Jets draft night at the Seaport, teens have plenty of fun and educational activities to check out.
Family Feud Trivia Night at the Kings Highway Library | Sheepshead Bay
Thursday, April 2nd | 5:00pm-6:00pm | FREE | Teens, young adults, and older adults
Get ready for an exciting trivia night themed around world history. Brush up on your world history knowledge, and get ready to enjoy learning together!
New York International Auto Show at the Javits Center | Manhattan
Friday, April 3rd-April 12th | Monday-Thursday 10:00am-8:00pm, Friday & Saturday 10:00am-10:00pm, and Sunday 10am-7:00pm (including Easter Sunday) | $8/child ages 3-12 (2 and under free with adult ticket) and $22/adult | Purchase here | Manhattan
Ushering in the latest automotive trends, the New York International Auto Show showcases an incredible collection of cutting-edge design and extraordinary innovation. Explore more than two floors of displays from the world’s automakers, including their latest designs!
Teen Reset: Therapy Dog and Kite Flying at the Korean War Veterans Plaza | Brooklyn Heights
Friday, April 3rd | 4:00pm-5:00pm | FREE
Join the Brooklyn Heights Library across the street at the Korean War Veterans Plaza for kite decorating and flying with Sandy the Therapy Dog!
Wheels of NYC at the Brooklyn Navy Yard
Saturday, April 4th | 10:00am-6:00pm | $45/person, ages 12 and under are free | Purchase here
Wheels of NYC returns to the Brooklyn Navy Yard, bringing classic cars together with NYC’s fashion, music, and food in one curated daytime experience. Visitors will find a selected lineup of classic cars, a marketplace of apparel and collectibles, DJs throughout the day, curated food vendors, a bar, and adult and kids activations.
Junior Jewelry Making Workshop at PlayWell Brooklyn | Gowanus
Monday, April 6th | 10:00am-11:00am | Ages 7-12 | $45/class | Purchase here
Kids will bend, twist, and shape colorful wire into their own one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. In this hands-on class, makers will learn simple wire techniques to create rings, bracelets, and earrings, while exploring creativity and fine motor skills. Everyone leaves with handmade accessories that are ready to wear or gift!
Teens DIY: Knitting Camp at the Ryder Library | Bensonhurst
April 7th-9th | 3:00pm | FREE
Looking to pick up a new craft? Already know how to knit and want to meet people who do too? Come on down to the Ryder Library for Teen Knitting Camp! Any skill level welcome. Over the course of 3 days, participants will learn the basics of knitting and then knit a bookmark! All supplies provided.
Karaoke: Bad Bunny Party! at the Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Friday, April 10th | 4:00pm-5:00pm | Ages 13-18 | FREE
Come listen to some music, sing your heart out, make a bunny crown and more! Snacks and materials will be included.
A Current Affair: Pop Up Vintage Marketplace at Industry City | Sunset Park
Saturday, April 11th and Sunday, April 12th | 12:00pm-5:00pm | Tickets start at $21.88 | Purchase here
Shop with your family for the best vintage on the planet when A Current Affair returns to Brooklyn. Bringing together over 70 premier vintage retailers and private dealers from both coasts and beyond, A Current Affair presents the best vintage clothing, accessories, and jewelry under one roof at Industry City this spring.
Smash the Stigma at the Jamaica Bay Library | Canarsie
Tuesday, April 14th | 6:00pm-7:00pm | FREE
Smash the Stigma is a program designed to explore and challenge common misconceptions about mental health through art, storytelling, and meaningful conversation. Inspired by the mission of the Yellow Tulip Project, a youth-driven movement dedicated to breaking down the silence and stigma around mental illness, this program invites participants to engage with powerful visual narratives, share their own experiences, and build empathy and understanding together. The goal is not only to see mental health differently, but to talk about it because open dialogue creates connection, reduces isolation, and helps build supportive communities.
Teen Time: Plant Giveaway for Earth Month at the Greenpoint Library and Environmental Education Center | Greenpoint
Wednesday, April 15th | 4:00pm-5:30pm | Ages 13-18 | FREE
Teens can come to the Teen Zone to pick up an air purifying plant and to see how they have an impact on the air around them by using an air monitor from the library’s very own Tool Library. Participants will discuss how to care for plants, how plants are important in our lives, and listen to plant-friendly music.
Tween Book Group with Megan Discussing Max in the House of Spies: A Tale of World War II at Greenlight Bookstore | Clinton Hill
Wednesday, April 15th | 6:00pm-7:00pm | Ages 9-12 | FREE | Register here
For April, the group will discuss Max in the House of Spies by Adam Gidwitz, an instant New York Times bestseller and an acclaimed Best Book of 2024! The first book in a duology, Max in the House of Spies is a thought-provoking World War II story as only acclaimed storyteller Gidwitz can tell it—fast-paced and hilarious, with a dash of magic and a lot of heart. Pizza will be served!
Power of the Edit – Teen News & Media Literacy Series at the Central Library | Prospect Heights
Friday, April 17th | 4:30pm-5:30pm | Ages 13-18 | FREE | Register here
Today’s technology gives young people powerful tools to create and share content, but this can lead to tricky situations. This workshop explores striking the balance between creating content that will be popular but could also be hurtful. Registration is recommended. Snacks will be served.
Teen Takeover Event: Bridgerton Masquerade Mystery Ball at the Center for Brooklyn History | Brooklyn Heights
Friday, April 17th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | FREE
Come to the lovely Center for Brooklyn history just behind the Brooklyn Heights library for a Bridgerton-style Masquerade Mystery Ball. Dress however you would like – fancy or not. They will have fans and masks, a murder mystery game, fun munchies, and music.
Art Fair with Pratt Institute at the Clinton Hill Library | Clinton Hill
Saturday, April 18th | 11:00am-4:00pm | FREE | Register here for the college application talk
Clinton Hill Library is pairing with Pratt Institute for an art fair! Members of the school will give a lesson on how to apply to art colleges and start a burgeoning artistic career. There will also be tables with crafts and demonstrations from each of the major schools from Pratt Institute: Liberal Arts, Information, Design, Art, and Architecture. For the little ones, the BPL art van will also be there with crafts!
Brooklyn Independent Comics Showcase (BICS) at Industry City | Sunset Park
Saturday, April 18th and Sunday, April 19th | 11:00am-7:00pm | FREE
Brooklyn Independent Comics Showcase is an annual comics and art convention in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. BICS highlights independent comics creators, artists, writers, and small press publishers. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet creators, shop, and attend panels, classes, and signings – all for free!
5th Annual Jackie Robinson Day Festival at Jackie Robinson Park | Manhattan
Saturday, April 18th | 12:00pm-4:00pm | FREE
Join NYC Parks for the 5th Annual Jackie Robinson Day Festival! This free, family-friendly event celebrates the contributions of this New York City legend to sports, jazz and the civil rights movement. Celebrate this American hero, who broke the Major League Baseball color barrier in 1947, and the park and community which continue to honor his legacy.
Minecraft Tips & Tricks at The Paley Museum | Manhattan
Sunday, April 19th | 1:00pm-3:00pm (but arrive early) | FREE with admission (admission starts at $17.50/person with children under 12 free) | Register here
Mine smarter and craft better in this Minecraft Tips & Tricks tutorial event! Learn survival hacks, redstone basics, and building techniques to upgrade your world. From your first wooden pickaxe to endgame efficiency, there’s something for every player. Join The Paley Museum and level up your skills before your next nightfall or Nether run!
Draft Night at the Seaport | Manhattan
Thursday, April 23rd | 4:00pm | FREE | Register here
Draft Night is headed to NYC. The NY Jets are taking over the Seaport for Round 1. Come watch the Draft and enjoy player appearances, activations, food, drinks, merch, and more. There will be a Fan Fest starting at 4:00pm and a Draft Party at 6:30pm for Flight Club Members.
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Updated: March 31, 2026. Main image: Brooklyn Independent Comics Showcase (BICS) (photo in article for the event and above by Jay Nova)
