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Brooklyn 101: Resources for families in Brooklyn

Whether you are wondering where to sign up your child for soccer or gymnastics, where to host your child's birthday party, where to go when having a pediatric emergency at night, where to drop-in for indoor fun, which restaurants in Brooklyn are family-friendly and much more, we have you covered!

Day camps for when public schools are closed

Best drop-in indoor activities for kids & teens in Brooklyn

Best family-friendly restaurants in our neighborhoods in Brooklyn

Where to celebrate your child’s birthday party in Brooklyn

Family-friendly holiday experiences in Brooklyn and beyond

Where to ice skate in Brooklyn and lower Manhattan this winter

Festive restaurants in Brooklyn this holiday season

Open Houses at public elementary schools for 3K, UPK and Kindergarten in Districts 13, 14, 15, & 20

Pediatric urgent care options in Brooklyn and lower Manhattan

Walking & running stroller groups for Brooklyn parents

Public school application deadlines from 3K to Middle School + school info sessions Fall ’25

Baby & Me classes & hangs for new parents in Brooklyn

Brooklyn private schools in Niche’s top 500 private school ranking in the country 2026

Basketball programs for kids in Brooklyn and lower Manhattan

Halloween Guide 2025 (all events are free)

Preschool 101: navigating the Brooklyn preschool process

Music lessons for kids in Brooklyn

Living in Bay Ridge – a neighborhood guide for families

Swim lessons in Brooklyn and lower Manhattan

Dance and ballet classes in Brooklyn

Soccer programs for kids in Brooklyn

New York State test results 2025 for public schools released

Favorite bakeries in our neighborhoods in Brooklyn

Best family-friendly brunch spots in our neighborhoods in Brooklyn

Where to stay in Brooklyn: a guide to the best hotels

New Parents 101 – a guide for first-time parents in Brooklyn

Living in Fort Greene – a neighborhood guide for families

Best spots for outdoor dining in Brooklyn

Governors Island 101: Plan a day trip to Governors Island 2025

A family day at Industry City

Visual art classes for kids in Brooklyn

Living in Cobble Hill – a neighborhood guide for families

Living in DUMBO – a neighborhood guide for families

Living in Red Hook – a neighborhood guide for families

Living in Boerum Hill – a neighborhood guide for families

Tennis programs for kids in Brooklyn and lower Manhattan

Best restaurants and bars for a parents’ night out

Best Brooklyn coffee shops for quiet work

Gymnastics programs in Brooklyn

Upcoming events for families

Download our Preschool & Daycare Guide

Summer Camp Guide 2025

Where to go sledding in Brooklyn

Living in Greenpoint – a neighborhood guide for families

Living in Williamsburg – a neighborhood guide for families

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