May is packed with family fun, from Mother’s Day celebrations to special events to benefit schools in Park Slope and DUMBO, free rides and face painting at Jane’s Carousel, the home opener of the New York Liberty, free musical performances around Park Slope, a spring fair and sumo tournament at Japan Village, a community art event in Fort Greene, and much more! You also do not want to miss Brooklyn Bridge Parents’ Moms Who Move Brooklyn and Show Brooklyn Some Love Fest at City Point BKLYN as well as our Spring Fling on Montague with puppet show and many free kids activities!
1. Jane’s Carousel Day
Saturday, May 2nd | 11:00am-5:50pm | FREE | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Stop by to celebrate Jane’s Carousel Day. There will be free rides and face painting!
2. New York Liberty Home Opener at the Barclays Center
Friday, May 8th | 7:30pm | Tickets start at $51/person | Purchase here | Prospect Heights
Take the family to the home opener of the New York Liberty. They will be playing the Connecticut Sun.
3. BKCM’s Open Stages
Saturday, May 9th | 3:00pm-6:00pm | FREE | RSVP here | Park Slope
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music’s Open Stages is a neighborhood-wide, free music festival with stages all over Park Slope, and a celebration of Brooklyn’s vibrant music scene. Open Stages takes place rain or shine, and all best efforts will be made to keep the music going regardless of weather. The festival is free and open to everyone, but it’s also a fundraiser that supports music education and therapy for over 7,000 New Yorkers of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds across the five boroughs. If you’re able to make a contribution with your RSVP, every dollar makes a difference!
4. Celebrate Mother’s Day
- Moms Who Move Brooklyn at City Point BKLYN
Thursday, May 7th | 9:00am-10:30am | $10/ticket | For Moms | Purchase here | Downtown Brooklyn
Join us for a breakfast and panel celebrating the impact of mothers across Brooklyn’s communities, businesses, and civic life. - Show Brooklyn Some Love Fest at City Point BKLYN
Saturday, May 9th | 11:00am-2:00pm| Ages 1-10 | FREE | Register here | Downtown Brooklyn
Brooklyn Org, City Point, Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, Stardust Fund, and Brooklyn Bridge Parents will unite the community, leading cultural organizations, and nonprofits for the third annual free “Show Brooklyn Some Love Fest” at City Point and Albee Square. There will be a free Mother’s Day Flower Bar (make a custom bouquet for mom), the Brooklyn Museum on Wheels, a bead bar, African dance workshop & drumming, DJ, and more kids’ activities. - Mother’s Day – Pollinator Power! at the Prospect Park Zoo
Sunday, May 10th | 10:00am-2:00pm | Ages 5-10 | $50 non-members and $40 for members (includes 1 child and 1 adult) | Get tickets here | Prospect Park
Celebrate Mother’s Day at the zoo this year! In this special, family-friendly program, participants will explore how bees, butterflies, and other pollinators help bring life to the world around us. Through interactive activities and up-close animal encounters, participants will learn about the vital role these tiny superheroes play in our ecosystems. - I Love K-Pop Mother’s Day Skate at Pier 2 Roller Rink
Sunday, May 10th | 12:00pm-3:00pm | $12/person admission, $8/person skate rental if needed | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Celebrate Mother’s Day the cutest way – with a Mommy & Me K‑Pop Glow Skate featuring special guest Derpy the Tiger! Get ready for glowing lights, K‑Pop beats, adorable photo ops, and a super fun afternoon on wheels. - And more! See our full roundup of Mother’s Day events, special brunches, and where to make gifts for Mom here!
5. Events at Japan Village in Industry City
- Japan Village Spring Festival
Sunday, May 10th | 1:00pm-5:00pm | FREE | Register here | Sunset Park
Come to Japan Village’s Spring Festival. There will be games, karaoke, prizes, traditional Japanese dances, food vendors, an artist market, and more! - Empire Cup Open Sumo Tournament
Saturday, May 16th | 11:00am-7:00pm| FREE | Sunset Park
Get ready for the highly anticipated 2nd Annual Empire Cup Open Sumo Tournament at Industry City. There will be men’s, women’s, and junior’s divisions to watch and cheer on!
6. Touch a Truck at PS 295
Saturday, May 16th | 11:00am-5:00pm | Activities are best suited for ages 2-12 | $12/person or $40/4-pack | Purchase here | Park Slope
“Touch A Truck” is one of Park Slope’s landmark events, back again for 2026! This large-scale event at the PS 295 Brooklyn campus features vehicles, food trucks, inflatable play spaces, live music, and hands-on activities. All proceeds support PS 295 Brooklyn, including their art, theater, music, and dance programs, academic support for English language learners and special needs students, and their wellness enrichment initiatives for all students.
7. The Fabulous 5th Avenue Fair
Sunday, May 17th | 10:00am-6:00pm | FREE | Park Slope
Over the past 40 years, Park Slope’s beloved Fabulous Fifth Avenue Fair attracts thousands of attendees drawn by its neighborhood merchants and local family-owned shops. This event will take place on 5th Avenue from 15th Street to Dean Street.
8. Spring Fling on Montague
Sunday, May 17th | 12:00pm-4:00pm | Ages 0-12 | FREE | Register here | Brooklyn Heights
Join Brooklyn Bridge Parents for our second annual Spring Fling. We are taking over Montague Street during Open Streets for a full day of community play and discovery with 25 free kids’ activities. Dive into interactive games, arts & crafts, soccer, STEM, building activities, Pokémon trading, face painting sponsored by BASIS Independent Brooklyn, and much more.
9. DUMBO DROP 2026 on Washington Street
Friday, May 29th | Starts at 3:30pm with separate drops at 5:00pm & 7:00pm | Tickets are $25/person or $75/family 4-pack (children under 2 are free) | Purchase here | DUMBO
#DUMBODROP is an Annual Tradition where thousands of toy elephants parachute down from the skies of Dumbo onto the cobblestoned Washington Street – Brooklyn’s most iconic block. Ticket holders also have access to Restaurant Row, spectacle photo opps, music, arts & crafts, a bouncy slide and more fun! All proceeds from ticket sales go directly to Dumbo’s Title 1 public schools, PS307 Elementary and The Dock Street Middle School.
10. Art 360: The Spring Social at Fowler Square Plaza
Saturday, May 30th | 12:00pm-4:00pm | FREE | Fort Greene
Come out and get creative with your friends and neighbors. There will be painting, collaging, beading, and much more!
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Updated: April 27, 2026 Main Image: DUMBO DROP 2026 on Washington Street
