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Free summer events for families in Brooklyn

We are co-hosting kid-friendly events in Brooklyn all summer long – from Balloontopia Beach, a summer edition of our balloon experience and balloon pop-up playground, to DUMBO Family Games on car-free Washington Street and a major Summer Bash at the Seaport.

Summer fun with block building, crafts & free books | Atlantic Terminal Mall Plaza | Saturday 7/8

Free Lego building, summer crafts and books – best suited for ages 2 – 10. Join Brooklyn Book Bodega for free books and activities for the whole family. Saturday July 8th from 12 to 2 pm at Atlantic Terminal Mall Plaza, RSVP here.

Balloontopia Beach | City Point | 7/14 – 7/16

Balloontopia: Surf’s Poppin in DWTN BKLYN! Balloon Bubble House, Balloon Sea & Beach World, Balloon Beach Games, Gigantic Balloon Octopus and #SELFIEMOMENTS happening at City Point from Friday, July 14 to Sunday, July 16. BALLOONTOPIA is New York City’s first Balloon Pop-Up Experience! Brooklyn Bridge Parents and City Point have partnered up to bring back the summer edition of this playground of ginormous balloon art & immersive balloon experiences. Balloontopia Beach is free and fun for all ages! RSVP here.

Chuck E. Cheese Summer Concert Road Show Live! In Brooklyn | Atlantic Terminal Mall Plaza | Saturday 7/15

Chuck E. Cheese and his friends Helen Henny, Jasper T. Jowls, Mr. Munch and Bella B. in her first ever live appearance will be performing live as part of a free concert and celebration at the plaza of Atlantic Terminal Mall Plaza on Saturday, July 15 from 10 am to 12 pm. RSVP here. The free concert will feature new summer time music that will be loved by kids and families. The concert will include new dances, songs and even the Happy Birthday song to celebrate any little ones with upcoming birthdays. After the concert, families can take pictures with all the characters and then head over to Chuck E. Cheese to check out the brand new trampoline zone, and get a new Summer Fun Pass which starts at $59.99 and offers 8 weeks of All You Can Play game play and is a great place to bring the family all summer long! The event is free and open to all (best suited for ages 3 to 8 years old), rain or shine (if it rains the event will be moved inside to Chuck E. Cheese). RSVP here.

Kids Summer Bash | Seaport | Saturday 7/15

Come to The Seaport for an afternoon of unleashed creativity and interactive fun. Once again, The Seaport is partnering with local family event curators Mommy Poppins & Brooklyn Bridge Parents to bring neighborhood kids a Summer Bash like no other. Join in for pop-up play with recycled materials, STEM projects, plus crafts, face gems and temporary tattoos, block building, and more. Saturday 7/15 from 3 to 5 pm. RSVP here.

DUMBO Family Games | Washington Street DUMBO | Sundays starting 7/16

Enjoy our epic Lego table, plus building blocks, arts & crafts, Corn hole, Connect Four, arts & crafts, balloon twisting by Leaf Medical & Dental and more on car-free Washington Street on Sundays from 11 am to 1 pm (weather permitting). Curated by the DUMBO BID x Brooklyn Bridge Parents and supported by Leaf Medical & Dental in DUMBO. No need to RSVP, just show up.

Pop-up Play Saturdays | City Point | Saturdays in August

Stop by City Point in Downtown Brooklyn on Saturdays in August from 8/5 to 8/26 from 11 am to 2 pm for block building, crafts and more kids fun. Cool down, make some shopping and meet new friends! Best for ages 2 to 10. No need to RSVP, just show up.

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