Whether you are looking to watch the World Cup, celebrate Pride, or see an outdoor movie this week, there are plenty of options! Your family can also read to a dog in Brooklyn Heights, stop by a Stitch day party in Gravesend, participate in Drag Queen Kids Story Time in Downtown Brooklyn, attend a Puppetworks celebration in Sunset Park, dance & drum at Caribbean Heritage Family Day 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.
TUESDAY
Tot Time Tuesdays | Shirley Chisholm State Park
Tuesdays | 10:00am-11:30am | Ages 2-5, but all are welcome
Come to the Hendrix Creek Patio for a fun morning of toddler-friendly activities, including crafts, storytime at 10:30am and a hike at 11:00am.
Read with a Dog | Brooklyn Heights
Tuesday, June 23rd | 4:00pm-5:00pm | Children ages 5-12 practicing their reading skills
Join the Brooklyn Heights Library in their Craft Room to practice reading to their guest pup! Kids can make enormous strides in building self-esteem and confidence while acquiring a love of books. Sign up at the Children’s Reference desk for a 15 minute slot on the day of the program. First come, first served. Sign ups begin at 3:00. Space is limited to 3 children per time slot.
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
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.
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.
Teen Time: Pride Month Party! | Dyker Heights
Wednesday, June 24th | 4:00pm-5:00pm | For teens in grades 6-12
Come to the McKinley Park library to celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month! Participants will create personalized keychains and bookmarks and have Pride themed books, stickers and bracelet giveaways!
Movies Under the Stars: The Lego Movie | Bay Ridge
Wednesday, June 24th | 8:30pm-10:30pm
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. Come watch The LEGO Movie at the Fort Hamilton Athletic Field as it follows Emmet, an ordinary, rules-following, perfectly average LEGO minifigure who is mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person (the MasterBuilder) and the key to saving his LEGO world.
THURSDAY
Prospect Park Stroller Walk | Prospect Park
Thursday, June 25th | 10:00am-12:00pm | RSVP here
Calling all parents and caregivers with children! Join a Prospect Park Alliance Naturalist for a leisurely stroll along Prospect Park’s waterways. Embrace the sound of streams and songs of birds, while enjoying fragrant flowers and the towering trees of Brooklyn’s Backyard. Please note that this walk leaves promptly at 10:00am the Prospect Park Boathouse.
Nature Exploration: Pollinator Month | Prospect Park
Thursday, June 25th | 10:00am-3:00pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance for family-friendly nature fun as we explore the question “What is a pollinator?” with park naturalists. There will be activities about butterflies, animals, and nature!
International Stitch Day Celebration! | Gravesend
Thursday, June 25th | 3:00pm-4:00pm | Activities are recommended for children 4 and up as some contain small parts
Come to the Highlawn Library to celebrate everyone’s favorite alien, Stitch (aka Experiment 626)! They will have Stitch face painting, coloring pages, and a display of the many Stitch books they have at the library. There will also be a secret prize for attendees while supplies last!
BEATS and BONDS: Drumming Together as a Family | Bed-Stuy
Thursday, June 25th | 4:00pm-5:00pm
Get ready to move, groove, and connect through rhythm! Drumming Together as a Family is more than just a music program-it’s a dynamic, hands-on journey into the heart of West African drumming traditions, perfect for all ages. Led by renowned master drummer Ibrahima “Kolipe” Camara, this interactive series brings the pulse of Africa alive through the vibrant sounds of djembes, shakers, buckets, and more. Whether you’re a total beginner or a rhythm enthusiast, everyone is welcome to join in the beat at the Bedford Library!
Brooklyn Mundial: World Cup for the People | Cypress Hills
Thursday, June 25th | Doors open 6:00pm | RSVP here
Join for unforgettable community fútbol screenings / watch parties, with immersive cultural activations featuring live performances by artist repping the countries competing!
JAŸ-Z30 Pop-Up | DUMBO
Thursday, June 25th & Friday, June 26th | Details to be announced | Sign up for updates & specification location announcements here
To celebrate his landmark 1996 debut album, Reasonable Doubt, Jay-Z and Roc Nation are bringing an exclusive two-day pop-up activation to New York City — and one of the locations will be in DUMBO. Perfect for parents who want to tap into some 90s nostalgia or share a piece of NYC music history with older kids, the experience is supposed to revisit the music, memories, and cultural era that launched Jay-Z’s career. Find more details here.
FRIDAY
Book Drive for Brooklyn Book Bodega | DUMBO
Friday, June 26th | 1:00pm-4:00pm
Stop by on Friday to donate books at the Adams Street Library for the Brooklyn Book Bodega!
Puppetworks Behind the Curtain | Sunset Park
Friday, June 26th | 4:00pm-6:00pm for kids activities & hangout | Get tickets here
Join Industry City, brooklynONE productions, and Puppetworks for a special community celebration honoring one of Brooklyn’s most beloved cultural institutions as it prepares to begin an exciting new chapter at Industry City. For nearly 50 years, Puppetworks has inspired generations of children and families through the magic of marionette theatre, imaginative storytelling, and arts education. As the organization prepares to relocate to its new home at Industry City, this unique event will celebrate both its remarkable legacy and its bright future. The day begins with a family-friendly celebration featuring interactive puppet activities, creative workshops, hands-on crafts, special displays, and opportunities to meet Puppetworks artists and performers. Children and families will have the chance to explore the artistry behind puppetry and experience the wonder that has made Puppetworks a treasured part of Brooklyn’s cultural landscape. In the evening, guests are invited to a special reception featuring wine and light refreshments, community storytelling, special presentations, a live puppet performance, and an exclusive preview of Puppetworks’ future theatre and educational space. Attendees will also be invited to share their own memories as part of What Puppetworks Means to Me, a community storytelling initiative preserving the organization’s legacy for future generations.
Storytime with the Brooklyn Public Library | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Fridays in June & July (except for July 3rd) | 4:30pm-5:30pm
Calling all caregivers and young children – join for Storytime with Brooklyn Public Library on Friday afternoons in June and July! Librarians from Brooklyn Public Library’s Adams St and Brooklyn Heights branches will join to lead storytime each week. Bring a blanket, some snacks, and enjoy a relaxing late afternoon in the shade of Pier 1’s The Vale Lawn.
Movies Under the Stars: Hoppers | Bath Beach
Friday, June 26th | 8:30pm-10:30pm
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. Come to Bensonhurst Park to watch animal lover Mabel use clever new technology designed to “hop” human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals to communicate with beavers, uncovering mysteries within the animal world beyond anything she could have imagined.
JAŸ-Z30 Pop-Up | DUMBO
Thursday, June 25th & Friday, June 26th | Details to be announced | Sign up for updates & specification location announcements here
To celebrate his landmark 1996 debut album, Reasonable Doubt, Jay-Z and Roc Nation are bringing an exclusive two-day pop-up activation to New York City — and one of the locations will be in DUMBO. Perfect for parents who want to tap into some 90s nostalgia or share a piece of NYC music history with older kids, the experience is supposed to revisit the music, memories, and cultural era that launched Jay-Z’s career. Find more details here.
SATURDAY
Dads & Donuts Saturday Storytime | Gerritsen Beach
Saturday, June 27th | 11:00am-12:00pm
Join the Gerritsen Beach Library for a special Father’s Day Edition of Saturday Storytime: Dads & Donuts! They’ll have donuts, and they hope you’ll bring your Dad to read books, sing songs, and eat their yummy treats. Enjoy breakfast at the library in honor of dads everywhere.
Pop Up Audubon | Prospect Park
Saturday, June 27th | 12:00pm-4:00pm
Come to LeFrak Center at Lakeside to learn about Prospect Park’s watercourse by examining underwater visitors with magnifying glasses. There will be nature games & puzzles, pond water discovery, and learning about the lake.
School’s Out! at Arlington | Cypress Hills
Saturday, June 27th | 12:00pm-2:00pm
Come join the staff and community of Arlington library as they celebrate the end of the school year. They will have outdoor activities, snacks & refreshments, face painting, a live performance, raffle prizes, and free giveaways while supplies last. They look forward to seeing you there!
World Cup Community Festival | Sunset Park
Saturday, June 27th | 4:00pm-9:30pm | RSVP here
Sunset Park Unido is a free, half-day community festival hosted by Fifth Avenue Committee. From the big screen to interactive activities for all ages, they are making sure the beautiful game belongs to everyone—not just those with a stadium ticket. Grab your jerseys and bring your neighbors!
SUNDAY
Drag Queen Kids Story Time | Downtown Brooklyn
Sunday, June 28th| 10:00am-11:00am
Caribbean Heritage Family Day | Prospect Park
Sunday, June 28th | 11:00am-2:00pm | RSVP here
Join Prospect Park Alliance and Maple Street Afterschool for an uplifting community event to celebrate Caribbean heritage, community, literacy and play! Enjoy face painting, maker stations, mask making, dance & drum with Abundance Arts Academy as well as storytelling with their alumni. Free books will also be provided by the Brooklyn Book Bodega.
Storytime with Sabina Hahn: The Wise Pickle | Brooklyn Heights
Sunday, June 28th | 11:00am | Ages 3-7 | RSVP here
A truly weird and wonderful book, The Wise Pickle will charm readers big and small with its combination of subtle humor, pathos and ridiculousness, all perfectly captured in Sabina Hahn’s delightful illustrations. Come check it out Books Are Magic’s Montague Street location!
Slow Summer Reading Parties with Reading Rhythms | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sunday, June 28th | 1:00pm-3:00pm | RSVP here
Grab a blanket and a book and meet on the Pier 6 Liberty Lawn for the kind of Sunday afternoon summer was made for. Reading Rhythms is partnering with Brooklyn Bridge Park for Slow Summer. This is the first of three Slow Summer reading parties happening at BBP this season. Live music. Waterfront views. A couple hundred people reading together for the afternoon.
DJ on the Porch: Lefferts Libations | Prospect Park
Sunday, June 28th | 3:00pm-9:00pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance and Juwandi House Riddems for a family-friendly homage to healing house music and history in the yard of Lefferts Historic House. DJ on the Porch will also take place on Sunday, July 26.
PJ Library Storytime with Illustrator Sabina Hahn | Prospect Heights
Sunday, June 28th | 2:00pm-3:00pm | Ages 3-8
Join the Central Library for a very special Illustrator Storytime celebrating Jewish heritage! PJ Library illustrator Sabina Hahn, will share her book Onions and Garlic, along with an art activity. PJ Library will supply free copies of the book to take home, while supplies last.
Movies Under the Stars: Goat | Bensonhurst
Sunday, June 28th | 8:30pm-10:30pm
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. Come to Seth Low Playground to watch a small goat with big dreams get a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball, a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world.
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Updated: June 18, 2026. Main Image: Drag Queen Kids Story Time
