Children, teens, and grownups have many options to keep them busy this week! There will be puppet shows in Brownsville and Sunset Park, concerts for little ones during the week in Prospects Heights and Park Slope, outdoor storytime in Fort Greene, events for teens to celebrate Menstrual Hygiene Day in Brooklyn Heights and Greenpoint, seining in Marine Park, a cookout and pop-up concert in Prospect Park, and much more!
MONDAY
Free Admission Days at the Pier 2 Roller Skating Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Mondays & Fridays | 3:30pm-6:00pm | FREE admission but skate rental is $8 and skate mate rental is $6
Come to the Pier 2 Roller Skating Rink for some free family fun and exercise. Enjoy the fresh air and gorgeous views as you skate around the rink.
Teen Workshop: Healthy Relationships | Brooklyn Heights
Monday, May 18th | 4:30pm-5:30pm | Teens
Teens can attend this important workshop about healthy relationships at the Brooklyn Heights Library. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
CBH Talk | Separate: NYC Public Schools 72 Years After Brown v. Board, an Intergenerational Discussion | Brooklyn Heights
Monday, May 18th | 6:30pm-8:00pm | Register here
Each year on May 17th, the anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education invites reflection on the promise and limits of school integration. To mark 72 years since that historic decision, the Center for Brooklyn History hosts a live recording of the student-led Miseducation podcast and an intergenerational look at inequities in New York City public schools. Presented in partnership with The Bell, this special event brings together students, educators, policymakers, journalists, and advocates to discuss trials and triumphs in the longstanding struggle to integrate the nation’s largest school system.
TUESDAY
Stomp, Clap and Sing with Amelia Robinson of Mil’s Trills | Prospect Heights
Tuesday, May 19th | 10:30am-11:30am
Join Amelia, also known as “Mil,” for a special acoustic performance featuring classic nursery rhymes, playful finger plays, and original interactive songs, all accompanied by her ukulele. With nearly 20 years in the Brooklyn family music scene, Amelia brings a fresh and inviting perspective to her music. This show is highly interactive – audience members are encouraged to participate in order to create a more engaging music experience for the children. This event will take place at the Central Library.
Kids Create: Dream Journeys | Bed-Stuy
Tuesday, May 19th | 3:30pm-4:30pm
Take this journey together, and collaborate through a story-quilting and collage-making workshop intertwining our dreams, challenges, and embarking on liberation world-building through creative Afrofuturism. Using various textures, materials, quotes and ideas about community, create a bridge of creative action toward individual and collective power. This special event will take place at the Bedford Library and will be led by teaching artist, Wéma Ragophala in collaboration with Bridges: A Pan- African ARTS Movement.
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
Pinocchio and Gepetto’s Big Apple Adventure | Brownsville
Wednesday, May 20th | 11:00am-12:00pm
During the 2026 season, the PuppetMobile will present a fresh take on the classic fairytale Pinocchio written by Julia Darden and directed by Bruce Cannon, with set design by Zlata Godunova and costume design by Charlie DelRisco. In this new telling, Geppetto is a New York City kid with a talent for invention, going as far as creating a robot friend in the form of Pinocchio. The story follows the pair as they tour around classic locales, from the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park to the Victorian Gardens Amusement Park, and the hijinks they get into along the way. This performance will take place at the Brownsville Recreation Center.
Storytime in the Park | Fort Greene
Wednesdays in May-October | 11:00am
Sing, read, and play with librarians from Walt Whitman Library in Fort Greene Park! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children during this program. For children of all ages and their caregivers. This program will be located at the bottom of the Monument stairs near Myrtle Playground and runs on Wednesdays at 11:ooam-11:45am from May 13th-October 14th.
Wednesday Wonders | Downtown Brooklyn
Wednesdays in May | 3:00pm-4:00pm | Register here
Enjoy the wonders of Abolitionist Place – where every Wednesday offers a new adventure! Brianna Kalisch isn’t just a stilt walker – she’s a multi-talented circus artist, performer, and creative producer whose work blends physical artistry with storytelling. Catch her as she struts through the park and learn the art of stilt walking! All skill levels are welcome and equipment will be provided.
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.
Teens DIY: Bracelets for Menstrual Cycle Tracking | Greenpoint
Wednesday, May 20th | 4:00pm-5:30pm | Ages 13-19
Join the team at the Greenpoint Library and Environmental Education Center in the Teen Zone to learn how to make a period tracking bracelet. Ditch those apps while participants talk about privacy, menstruation, and expressing themselves. This is a gender inclusive event.
Period Party Featuring Author Rachel Gross | Brooklyn Heights
Wednesday, May 20th | 4:00pm-5:00pm | Ages 13-18 only
Come celebration Menstrual Hygiene Day (May 28th) with the Brooklyn Heights Library. The party will kick off with the short film ‘Jane Austen`s Period Drama’ and welcome Author Rachel Gross for a Period Jeopardy! Everyone between ages 13-18 is welcome!
THURSDAY
Sing with Suzi in the Park | Park Slope
Thursdays in May | 10:00am
It’s back! Sing with Suzi in the Park returns for another joyful season of free family fun in the heart of Park Slope at JJ Byrne Playground! Bring your blanket, your little ones, and your best dance moves. See you in the sunshine!
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.
Nature Storytime | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Thursday, May 21st | 3:00pm-3:30pm
Join for Nature Storytime at the Environmental Education Center! Held at 3:00 PM on the third Thursday of every month (during Open Hours). Librarians from Brooklyn Public Library Adams Street location lead for an exciting and engaging storytime session, along with singing and rhymes. Each month they select a book to pair with the Education Center’s monthly nature theme. Stick around after to check out all the animals and activities in the room during Open Hours! Storytime is typically about a half hour long.
Movies Under the Stars: Encanto | Coney Island
Thursday, May 21st | 8:00pm-10:00pm
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs. “Encanto” tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal—every child except Mirabel. This screening will take place in Kaiser Park.
FRIDAY
Mindfulness and Movement | Bed-Stuy
Friday, May 22nd | 3:00pm-3:45pm | Ages 2-5 with caregiver
Join the Bedford Library for a new program to promote healthy minds and bodies for ages 2-5. Participants will learn about what it means to be mindful and be aware of our bodies and the world around us through stories and movement. Children and their caregivers will stretch, meditate and move together through different yoga poses and group activities.
Free Admission Days at the Pier 2 Roller Skating Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Mondays & Fridays | 3:30pm-6:00pm | FREE admission but skate rental is $8 and skate mate rental is $6
Come to the Pier 2 Roller Skating Rink for some free family fun and exercise. Enjoy the fresh air and gorgeous views as you skate around the rink.
Teen Takeover Event: Come to the Carnival! | Brooklyn Heights
Friday, May 22nd | 4:00pm-7:00pm | Teens
Join the Brooklyn Heights Library for ice cream with fudge and whipped cream as well as teaching demonstrations taught by BPL’s amazing Cookmobile chef. There will also be fun games, crazy prizes, and sweets and food! It’s the final one of the year! It will be a blow out!
SATURDAY
Storytime with Christy Hale: Reaching Across the Sky with Sandra Galeota-Long | Brooklyn Heights
Saturday, May 23rd | 11:00am-12:00pm | RSVP here
Come by Books are Magic’s Montague Street location to learn about more than 100 bridges from around the world! This essential STEAM offering celebrates these spectacular wonders of architecture and engineering, including examples found in nature, different styles and materials used in their construction, and the science behind how they work. It’s a one-stop information panoply for young readers on all there is to know about these magnificent structures that unite people throughout the world.
Pinocchio and Gepetto’s Big Apple Adventure | Sunset Park
Saturday, May 23rd | 11:00am-12:00pm
During the 2026 season, the PuppetMobile will present a fresh take on the classic fairytale Pinocchio written by Julia Darden and directed by Bruce Cannon, with set design by Zlata Godunova and costume design by Charlie DelRisco. In this new telling, Geppetto is a New York City kid with a talent for invention, going as far as creating a robot friend in the form of Pinocchio. The story follows the pair as they tour around classic locales, from the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park to the Victorian Gardens Amusement Park, and the hijinks they get into along the way. This performance will take place at Sunset Park.
Smorgasburg presents AAPI Festival of Tea | Williamsburg
Saturday, May 23rd | 11:00am-6:00pm
Join Smorgasburg for a weekend celebrating AAPI Heritage Month through tea, culture, community, and flavor. From ceremonial matcha and handcrafted chai to tea-infused specials and interactive experiences, this year’s festival brings together an incredible lineup of guest vendors, resident specials, and cultural programming across two Smorg locations.
DanceAfrica Bazaar 2026 | Fort Greene
Saturday, May 23rd-Monday, May 25th | Saturday 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sunday and Monday 12:00pm-8:00pm
Taking the nation’s largest celebration of African diasporic dance and music to the street, DanceAfrica’s beloved bazaar returns this Memorial Day Weekend, featuring more than 150 vendors from around the world. Offering African, Caribbean, and African-American food, crafts, and fashion, come celebrate the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Africa and its diaspora—and see the streets surrounding BAM transformed into a global marketplace.
Bazaar Kreyòl! Memorial Day Weekend Market | Fort Greene
Saturday, May 23rd-Monday, May 25th | Saturday 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sunday and Monday 12:00pm-8:00pm | RSVP here
Join HCX for a special Memorial Day edition of Bazaar Kreyòl! Shop from a curated array of local Haitian vendors or take home unique artisanal goods from the HCX Boutik. Savor Brooklyn’s historic first step into the sunshine season with a cool drink, a tasty bite, and afternoon DJ sessions with Okai Musik righton Lafayette Ave.
SUNDAY
It’s My Park at Msgr. McGolrick Park | Greenpoint
Sunday, May 24th | 10:00am-12:00pm
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with North Brooklyn Parks Alliance to beautify at Msgr. McGolrick Park. They look forward to cleaning up the park with you! Volunteers of all ages should meet at the formal garden beds within the park.
Free Admission Days at the Pier 2 Roller Skating Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sundays | 10:00am-12:00pm | FREE admission but skate rental is $8 and skate mate rental is $6
Come to the Pier 2 Roller Skating Rink for some free family fun and exercise. Enjoy the fresh air and gorgeous views as you skate around the rink.
Seining at the Salt Marsh Nature Center | Marine Park
Sunday, May 24th | 11:00am-12:30pm | Ages 8 and up
Experienced Urban Park Rangers will teach the ecology of our waterways at this seining program. Get ready to get your hands wet; seining programs use nets to catch fish. All equipment is provided.
Smorgasburg presents AAPI Festival of Tea | Prospect Park
Sunday, May 24th | 11:00am-6:00pm
Join Smorgasburg for a weekend celebrating AAPI Heritage Month through tea, culture, community, and flavor. From ceremonial matcha and handcrafted chai to tea-infused specials and interactive experiences, this year’s festival brings together an incredible lineup of guest vendors, resident specials, and cultural programming across two Smorg locations.
The Cookout Party | Prospect Park
Sunday, May 25th | 11:00am-6:00pm | RSVP here
Join Memorial Day Weekend as The Cookout Party takes over Prospect Park with incredible music by DJ Savage, Billy Cheesesteak and Musical Mixx hosted by Jay Juss Vibes. Expect good people, beautiful energy, cookout classics on the grill, lawn games, dancing, blankets on the grass and the kind of summer day NYC does best. Whether you’re pulling up with friends, family, your date or dolo, this is the perfect way to spend your Sunday outside. Free burgers & hotdogs while supplies last!
DanceAfrica Bazaar 2026 | Fort Greene
Saturday, May 23rd-Monday, May 25th | Saturday 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sunday and Monday 12:00pm-8:00pm
Taking the nation’s largest celebration of African diasporic dance and music to the street, DanceAfrica’s beloved bazaar returns this Memorial Day Weekend, featuring more than 150 vendors from around the world. Offering African, Caribbean, and African-American food, crafts, and fashion, come celebrate the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Africa and its diaspora—and see the streets surrounding BAM transformed into a global marketplace.
Bazaar Kreyòl! Memorial Day Weekend Market | Fort Greene
Saturday, May 23rd-Monday, May 25th | Saturday 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sunday and Monday 12:00pm-8:00pm | RSVP here
Join HCX for a special Memorial Day edition of Bazaar Kreyòl! Shop from a curated array of local Haitian vendors or take home unique artisanal goods from the HCX Boutik. Savor Brooklyn’s historic first step into the sunshine season with a cool drink, a tasty bite, and afternoon DJ sessions with Okai Musik right on Lafayette Ave.
Roots & Rhythms Pop-Up Concert | Prospect Park
Sunday, May 25th | 3:00pm-5:00pm | RSVP here
Prospect Park Alliance and the Guyana Cultural Association of New York, Inc. invite you to a special pop-up concert honoring the 60th anniversary of Guyanese Independence. Immerse yourself in “Roots & Rhythms,” a live musical showcase featuring the diverse sounds that define Guyanese culture. The melodic resonance of the steel pan to the rhythmic heartbeat of the drums take center stage as this outdoor performance brings the community together for an afternoon of pride, history and harmony. Set against the scenic backdrop of the Lefferts Historic House, this family-friendly event is a tribute to the deep cultural ties between Guyana and New York City.
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Updated: May 16, 2026 Main Image: Storytime in the Park in Fort Greene
