Brooklyn tweens can look forward to Tweentopia this weekend at City Point in Downtown Brooklyn, with crafting, Pokémon trading, and a K-Pop Demon Hunters dance party! More highlights of the week include Drag Story Hour at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Teen Night at the Brooklyn Museum, an interactive Lunar New Year performance with Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company in Marine Park, plus story times, and more free fun for all ages.
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MONDAY (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Brooklyn MLK Family Day of Service at The Senesh School | Carroll Gardens
Join for a family-friendly morning of service, open to all. Families will take part in hands-on, age-appropriate activities—such as kid-friendly cooking, packing hygiene and care kits, assembling adaptive-product kits, making cards, and sorting donated children’s books—to support local and global organizations and literacy efforts across New York City.
MLK Day: Prospect Lefferts Garden Street Tree Care | Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Monday, January 19 | 10am-12pm | Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult | Registration required
Join NYC Parks Stewardship as we celebrate the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.! Volunteers will work with us to care for local street trees! Volunteers will learn how to aerate, cultivate, mulch, and identify street trees. They will also learn about the important roles street trees play in New York City.
Community Clean-up for MLK Day of Service | Bed-Stuy
Monday, January 19 | 10am-12pm
Come to Preston Community Garden for a community clean-up on the 2026 MLK Day of Service! Help garden members clear up debris in the unkept public area surrounding the garden.
40th Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at BAM | Fort Greene
Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at this annual event. Join for a day of reflection, family-friendly activities, and celebration of all who carry Dr. King’s vision of justice and equality forward.
Volunteer Workday: Her-King Alagantic Community Garden | Bed-Stuy
Monday, January 19 | 11am-3pm | Register here
Join the Her–King Alagantic Community Garden group and GreenThumb staff for a volunteer day on the 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service! We will be working together to build new metal beds for the upcoming season and help upkeep the garden as a vital public green space. Beginners are welcome! No prior experience necessary.
BAMkids Celebrates MLK Day: Nurturing the Seeds of Resilience at BAM | Fort Greene
Register here
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy with hands-on activities including creating a collaborative mural, participate in movement exercises, and write letters of encouragement to your future self:
- Run, Walk, Crawl—Just Move! (11:45am, 1:30 & 3pm): Move at your own pace—run, walk, crawl, or pause—because every step counts.
- Dear Future Me (11:45am, 1:30 & 3pm): Write or draw a message to your future self reflecting hope, strength, and growth.
- Dr. MLK Jr. Bingo (11:45am, 1:30 & 3pm): Play a bingo-style game that explores Dr. King’s life and values.
- CommUNITY Tape Mural: Garden of Joy (Ongoing): Help create a collaborative tape mural celebrating unity, color, and community.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day School Holiday in Prospect Park | Prospect Park
Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center.
- Nature Around Us | 12–3 pm | Enjoy different seasonal discovery stations and nature themed activities that will introduce you to the plants, insects and animals that call the park home.
- Winter Wilderness Walk | 3–4 pm | Join an Alliance Naturalist for a tour of how plants and animals live in the winter months.
Just Mercy at BAM Rose Cinemas | Fort Greene
Monday, January 19 | 1pm | PG-13 | No ticket or RSVP required
For Martin Luther King Jr. Day, BAM will offer a free screening of the film Just Mercy (2019). Based on lawyer and social justice activist Bryan Stevenson’s memoir and his history-making battles for justice in Alabama, Just Mercy brings to the big screen the incendiary case of Walter McMillian (Jamie Foxx), a Black man wrongly convicted of murder and sentenced to death. With the system stacked against them, Stevenson (Michael B. Jordan) refuses to back down as he fights to prove Walter’s innocence.
Limited Free Tickets for Roebling Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Limited FREE tickets for local residents (with valid NYC ID) on a first-come, first-served basis | Mondays–Thursdays | 2-4pm, 4:30-6:30pm, 7-9pm
Brooklyn Bridge Park’s ice skating rink has returned to Emily Warren Roebling Plaza, offering skating beneath the Brooklyn Bridge. NYC local residents can claim limited quantity of free tickets in-person offered during sessions one, two, and three on Mondays-Thursdays (Session 1: 2-4pm, Session 2: 4:30-6:30pm, Session 3: 7-9pm). Tickets are issued on a first-come, first-serve walk-up basis, with valid ID to show residency.
TUESDAY
Free Music Show with Hopalong Andrew at Whole Foods | Gowanus
Tuesdays | 10am
Hopalong Andrew’s weekly shows at Whole Foods are FREE! Make sure to double check in his Instagram the morning of to make sure class has not been cancelled for any reason.
Limited Free Tickets for Roebling Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Limited FREE tickets for local residents (with valid NYC ID) on a first-come, first-served basis | Mondays–Thursdays | 2-4pm, 4:30-6:30pm, 7-9pm
Brooklyn Bridge Park’s ice skating rink has returned to Emily Warren Roebling Plaza, offering skating beneath the Brooklyn Bridge. NYC local residents can claim limited quantity of free tickets in-person offered during sessions one, two, and three on Mondays-Thursdays (Session 1: 2-4pm, Session 2: 4:30-6:30pm, Session 3: 7-9pm). Tickets are issued on a first-come, first-serve walk-up basis, with valid ID to show residency.
Middle School Makerspace at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Tuesdays | 4:30-6:00pm
Ready to create, invent, and explore? Come hang out in the Middle School Makerspace, a weekly hands-on workshop where you are in charge of the ideas. A maker space is all about experimenting, designing, and building whether you’re into art, science, tech, or just like tinkering with cool stuff.
New Mom Meet Up at Fontainhas | DUMBO
Tuesdays | 4:30-6:00pm
Bring your baby to Fontainhas for some cozy chai and hangs with other new moms. Hosted every week by the new mom pop-up POST.
WEDNESDAY
Limited Free Tickets for Roebling Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Limited FREE tickets for local residents (with valid NYC ID) on a first-come, first-served basis | Mondays–Thursdays | 2-4pm, 4:30-6:30pm, 7-9pm
Brooklyn Bridge Park’s ice skating rink has returned to Emily Warren Roebling Plaza, offering skating beneath the Brooklyn Bridge. NYC local residents can claim limited quantity of free tickets in-person offered during sessions one, two, and three on Mondays-Thursdays (Session 1: 2-4pm, Session 2: 4:30-6:30pm, Session 3: 7-9pm). Tickets are issued on a first-come, first-serve walk-up basis, with valid ID to show residency.
Free Admission at New York Aquarium | Coney Island
Wednesdays | 3-6pm | Reserve tickets here; free tickets are made available at 3pm the Monday before
Take advantage of free admission hours at the New York Aquarium form 3-6pm on Wednesdays. Note that advance timed tickets are required (max of 4 per group); the Wednesday Afternoon Ticket Store will open on Monday at 3:00 pm for that Wednesday’s reservations.
THURSDAY
Limited Free Tickets for Roebling Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Limited FREE tickets for local residents (with valid NYC ID) on a first-come, first-served basis | Mondays–Thursdays | 2-4pm, 4:30-6:30pm, 7-9pm
Brooklyn Bridge Park’s ice skating rink has returned to Emily Warren Roebling Plaza, offering skating beneath the Brooklyn Bridge. NYC local residents can claim limited quantity of free tickets in-person offered during sessions one, two, and three on Mondays-Thursdays (Session 1: 2-4pm, Session 2: 4:30-6:30pm, Session 3: 7-9pm). Tickets are issued on a first-come, first-serve walk-up basis, with valid ID to show residency.
Community Access Thursdays at Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Crown Heights
Thursdays | 2-5pm | Reserve here
Play at Brooklyn Children’s Museum for FREE during Community Access Thursdays, every Thursday afternoon from 2-5pm!
Drag Story Hour at Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Crown Heights
Thursday, January 22 | 3:00-3:45pm | RSVP here
Join BCM for a storytelling session that celebrates the uniqueness of all kids and families. Drag Artists for Expression NYC programs celebrate gender diversity and all forms of difference to build empathy and give kids the confidence to express themselves however they feel comfortable.
Open Hours at Environmental Education Center | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Thursdays | 3-5pm
Visit the Environmental Education Center for Open Hours. Open Hours offer the opportunity for self-led investigation with guidance by expert educators to reveal the hidden stories found within and around Brooklyn Bridge Park. Explore our critter and fish tanks, a 10′ model of the Park, and enjoy custom arts, crafts, and reading materials which rotate on a monthly basis.
After School Movie: Flubber at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Thursday, January 22 | 3:30-5:00pm | Ages 5+ | PG
After School Movie at Brooklyn Heights Library! For kids ages 5 and up. This week’s movie: Flubber (1997). Run time: 1 hour and 33 minutes. No registration required; attendance limited by room capacity.
Story Time at Fontainhas | DUMBO
Thursdays | 4:30-5:30pm
Come to Fontainhas every Thursday at 4:30pm for a free story time and singing! Open to all. Bring your little ones for a fun story, enjoy a glass of chai or wine, and meet other parents!
Bedtime Stories at Greenpoint Library | Greenpoint
Thursday, January 22 | 6:00-6:30 pm | Ages 0-5
Join for an evening of stories and songs! Get cozy: bring a blanket, your favorite stuffed animal, or even come in your pajamas! No registration required.
Brooklyn Bridge Park x Sofar Sounds: January Concerts at Roebling Rink | DUMBO
Thursdays (January 8–29) | 7-9pm
Join for Sofar Sounds pop-up concerts at Roebeling Rink on Thursday evenings, January 8 through January 29. If you’re just looking to enjoy the performance, tickets are free; if you’d like to skate, tickets are $16 for a 60-minute session on the ice. The performance starts at 7pm, offering two surprise artists each evening, and concluding by 9pm.
FRIDAY
Science Baby at Leonard Library | Williamsburg
Friday, January 23 | 11am-12pm | Ages 0-3
Join for a special series for toddlers and preschoolers exploring STEM! Science Baby is a creative science program for 0-3 year olds led by teaching artist Emma Gordon. Capacity of 20 people; free tickets will be available at the Information desk starting at 10am on first-come, first-served basis.
Limited Free Tickets for Roebling Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Limited FREE tickets for local residents (with valid NYC ID) on a first-come, first-served basis | Fridays | 12:30-2:30, 3-5pm, 5:30-7:30pm
Brooklyn Bridge Park’s ice skating rink has returned to Emily Warren Roebling Plaza, offering skating beneath the Brooklyn Bridge. NYC local residents can claim limited quantity of free tickets in-person offered during sessions two, three, four on Fridays. (Session 2: 12:30-2:30pm, Session 3: 3-5pm, Session 4: 5:30-7:30pm). Tickets are issued on a first-come, first-serve walk-up basis, with valid ID to show residency. Note: Session 1 on Fridays (10am-12pm) is reserved for field trips. If not booked, will be opened for general public purchase.
Red Hook Pinball Museum | Red Hook
Fridays | 1-10pm
With a new location at 362 Van Brunt Street, the Red Hook Pinball Museum is now open for free play (with donations accepted) every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 1-10pm! It’s NYC’s only vintage pinball museum, with games from 1871-1971, and you can play on the first pinball machine ever made!
Friday Slimeday at Williamsburgh Library | Williamsburg
Friday, January 23 | 3-4pm | Ages 3+
Start the weekend by making slime and getting your hands sticky. Come and make as much slime as you want! Add glitter, colors and more to create different types of slime.
Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Fridays | 3-5pm
Visit the Environmental Education Center for Open Hours. Open Hours offer the opportunity for self-led investigation with guidance by expert educators to reveal the hidden stories found within and around Brooklyn Bridge Park. Explore our critter and fish tanks, a 10′ model of the Park, and enjoy custom arts, crafts, and reading materials which rotate on a monthly basis.
It’s Giving AI – Teen News & Media Literacy Series at Central Library | Prospect Heights
Friday, January 23 | 4:30-5:30 pm | For teens | Register here
Teens are increasingly using AI for school projects, social media, and their own personal creative expressions without understanding the full scope of legal and ethical implications. This workshop helps teens navigate these complex issues through an informative video about using AI responsibly and testing their “eye” for spotting AI-generated artwork. Snacks will be served.
Teen Night at the Brooklyn Museum | Prospect Heights
Friday, January 23 | 5:00-7:30pm | Ages 14-19 | Register here
Join the Brooklyn Museum’s for their first Teen Night of the year! The evening will center on art, mental health, and wellness, inspired by the exhibition Monet and Venice. Explore ways to take care of yourself, manage stress, and set intentions and practices for your mind and body. The night will also feature art-making, performances, and more!
Teen Takeover: Frosty Friday! at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Friday, January 23 | 6-8pm | For teens
Join for a Frosty Friday celebration, which starts right after the library closes! Teens will make snow globes, have snow ball fights, paint mugs for hot chocolate, and eat spaghetti with meatballs.
SATURDAY
Tweentopia at City Point | Downtown Brooklyn
Saturday, January 24 | 11am-1pm | Ages 10-14+ | RSVP here
Fontainhas Family Rave | DUMBO
Saturday, January 24 | 9-11am | RSVP here
Join for a kid-friendly family rave with music at a safe volume, room to dance, and DJ VF spinning feel-good music (in a Disney princess costume). Coffee and food will be available for parents while kids do their thing.
parkrun | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Saturdays | 9am | Sign up here
parkrun is a free, worldwide, weekly event where people of all ages and abilities walk, jog, run, or volunteer in a 5k event on Saturday mornings–in Brooklyn, you can join every week in Brooklyn Bridge Park! Families register online and receive a barcode which will record their time. All ages are welcome, and there is a coffee and catch-up after each run!
Introduction to Birdwatching Outings | Prospect Park
Saturdays | 10am-12pm | Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Every Saturday, join Prospect Park Alliance and a member of the Brooklyn Bird Club on an introductory walk to learn the basics of birding. All levels are welcome and walks will begin at the Prospect Park Audubon Center. No registration necessary. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring binoculars if you have them.
Weekend Nature Exploration | Prospect Park
Saturday, January 24 | 10am-1pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs on Saturdays and Sundays at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.
- Leaf Art | 10–12 pm | Have fun exploring the unique features of trees and their uniquely shaped leaves. Let your creativity flourish as you craft art inspired by nature.
- Animal Encounter | 11 am–12 pm | Join Alliance Naturalists in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.
- Nature Walk | 12–1 pm | Are you curious about how invasive insects, like the Spotted Lanternfly, prepare for winter? You’ll get hands-on experience in citizen science as we observe how insect and plant life prepare for seasonal changes.
Anime Crew: Shoujo at Brower Park Library | Crown Heights
Saturday, January 24 | 10:30am-12:30pm | Ages 9-12 | Register here
This club is designed for neurodiverse girls ages 9–12 who are interested in learning more about anime. However, all are welcome! Participants will discover different anime genres and dive into stories and characters that resonate with them. They’ll also learn how to design original characters, develop storyboards, and create short mangas, with an emphasis on celebrating girls’ creativity and perspectives.
Brooklyn Robotics League Competition at Central Library | Prospect Heights
Saturday, January 24 | 10:30am-4:30pm
Join the Brooklyn Robotics League Competition, where 16 teams from across Brooklyn compete for the trophy, borough bragging rights, and a chance to advance to the FIRST LEGO League Qualifier on their path to the NYC FIRST Championship!
Koko NYC Makers Workshop | Battery Park
Saturday, January 24 | 10:30am-12:00pm | Ages 6+ | RSVP here
Join KoKo NYC for a sustainable makers workshop and inventors lab! Led by teaching artists, kids and their families will hone their skills and experiment with recycled materials, found objects, and textiles to bring their ideas to life.
Free Books from Brooklyn Book Bodega | Brooklyn Navy Yard
Saturday, January 24 | 11am | Ages 10+ only | Sign up here
Come to the Brooklyn Navy Yard Book Hub to take as many books as you can carry! Brooklyn Book Bodega has an excess of books for kids and adult readers. Note: They are unable to accommodate anyone under age 10 in this space.
Books Are Magic Storytime with Sara Holly Ackerman & Galia Bernstein: How to Hatch | Brooklyn Heights
Saturday, January 24 | 11:00-11:30am | RSVP here
Discover how a gosling hatches into the world, step by step, in this irresistibly cute and funny nonfiction picture book.
Free Children’s Events at Dekalb Market Hall | Downtown Brooklyn
Saturdays | 11am-2pm
Every weekend, Dekalb Market Hall (downstairs at City Point) offers balloon animals, face painting, and more! Located in front of Osteria and Showroom Bakehouse.
Lunar New Year: Art of Chinese Dance at Carmine Carro Community Center | Marine Park
Saturday, January 24 | 12-1pm
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with an interactive dance program from the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, presented with MPA and Brooklyn Public Library. The performance introduces young audiences to Chinese dance traditions through movement, music, storytelling, crafts, and audience participation, all celebrating the Year of the Horse!
Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Saturdays | 1-5pm
Visit the Environmental Education Center for Open Hours. Explore the critter and fish tanks, a 10′ model of the Park, and enjoy custom arts, crafts, and reading materials which rotate on a monthly basis.
Red Hook Pinball Museum | Red Hook
Saturdays | 1-10pm
With a new location at 362 Van Brunt Street, the Red Hook Pinball Museum is now open for free play (with donations accepted) every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 1-10pm! It’s NYC’s only vintage pinball museum, with games from 1871-1971, and you can play on the first pinball machine ever made!
Book Launch: Fros, Fades, and Braids: A Brief History of Black Hair in America | Prospect Heights
Saturday, January 24 | 3:00-6:30pm
Author Sean Qualls will host a Book Launch Party for Fros, Fades, and Braids: A Brief History of Black Hair in America, which is being released this week. The party will be at Established Gallery on Flatbush Ave.
Big Reuse: Store Opening Party | Bushwick
Saturday, January 24 | 4-7pm
Celebrate the opening of Big Reuse’s new center in Bushwick with light refreshments, raffles, a re-gifting game, and more! Check out the new store and shop the racks for great secondhand finds.
SUNDAY
Puppetsburg Puppet Show at Time Out Market | DUMBO
Sunday, January 25 | 10-11am | RSVP here
Puppetsburg offers 45-minute, hands-on puppet shows for babies and toddlers ages 4 months to 4 years, blending music, movement, playful learning, and rotating stories—featuring whimsical handmade characters and pop-culture–inspired puppets.
The History of the Brooklyn Bridge & Guided Walk | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sunday, January 25 | 10:00-11:45am | Registration recommended, but does not guarantee a spot
Join the Education department for an interactive lesson of the Brooklyn Bridge’s history, followed by a walk on the bridge up to the Brooklyn tower as part of our Expert-Led Explorations series.
Weekend Nature Exploration | Prospect Park
Sunday, January 25 | 10am-1pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs on Saturdays and Sundays at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.
- Leaf Art | 10–12 pm | Have fun exploring the unique features of trees and their uniquely shaped leaves. Let your creativity flourish as you craft art inspired by nature.
- Animal Encounter | 11 am–12 pm | Join Alliance Naturalists in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.
- Nature Walk | 12–1 pm | Are you curious about how invasive insects, like the Spotted Lanternfly, prepare for winter? You’ll get hands-on experience in citizen science as we observe how insect and plant life prepare for seasonal changes.
Free Children’s Events at Dekalb Market Hall | Downtown Brooklyn
Sundays | 11am-2pm
Every weekend, Dekalb Market Hall (downstairs at City Point) offers balloon animals, face painting, and more! Located in front of Osteria and Showroom Bakehouse.
PS 413 Ramadan Market | Bay Ridge
Sunday, January 25 | 11am-6pm
Stop by PS 413’s Ramadan Market for clothes, candles, coffee, food, gifts, henna, and more!
Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sundays | 1-5pm
Starting this week, the Environmental Education Center will have Open Hours on Sundays from 1-5pm! Stop in to learn about the Park and local ecology, including a 10’ model of the Park, visit our tank critters include fish, turtles, and frogs, and enjoy rotating monthly themes with crafts and activities!
Red Hook Pinball Museum | Red Hook
Sundays | 1-10pm
With a new location at 362 Van Brunt Street, the Red Hook Pinball Museum is now open for free play (with donations accepted) every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 1-10pm! It’s NYC’s only vintage pinball museum, with games from 1871-1971, and you can play on the first pinball machine ever made!
Kids Club: Yarn Painting at Michaels | Cobble Hill
Sunday, January 25 | 2-4pm
Come in to your local store for a free kids crafting event! We are going to be “painting” with yarn, and creating cute shapes and characters. All supplies are free for this event.
Astronomy: The Night Sky at Salt Marsh Nature Center | Marine Park
Sunday, January 25 | 6-7pm
Long winter nights are a perfect time to go stargazing. Enjoy the half-light of the first quarter moon and take a close look at it and other objects in the night sky through a telescope.
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Updated: January 14, 2026. Main Image: Tweentopia at City Point in Downtown Brooklyn.
