This week is packed with fun activities for all ages. Get hands-on with nature and volunteer events in our local parks—including leaf raking and spring bulb planting at Fort Greene Park, Prospect Park, the Old Stone House in Park Slope, and Marsha P. Johnson State Park in Williamsburg. More highlights of the week include a Drag Story Hour at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum in Crown Heights, and the Farmhouse Family Day at The Wyckoff Urban Farm in East Flatbush. Plus, storytimes for little ones, book groups for tweens and teens, family music classes, and pinball for all at the Red Hook Pinball Museum!
MONDAY
Lavender Blues at Brower Park Library | Crown Heights
Monday, November 10 | 10:30-11:30am
Join for a high energy performance for babies and toddlers by Lavender Blues!
Free Admission Days @ Pier 2 Roller Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Mondays | 3:30-6:00pm
The Pier 2 Roller Rink in Brooklyn Bridge Park will remain open through the end of November! The rink offers free admission hours on Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays. Skate rental is $8 per person.
Figure Skating Performances at SKATE at Domino Park’s Opening Day | Williamsburg
Monday, November 10 | 3:30-8:00pm | FREE for spectators
To celebrate the opening of SKATE at Domino Park, there will be multiple performances by local figure skaters from 3:30-7:30pm, as well as live DJ sets between performances. Note: skating is not free! To learn more about skating at Domino Park, click here.
Brooklyn Robotics League at Adams Street Library | DUMBO
Monday, November 10 | 4:00-5:30pm | Ages 9-17
Brooklyn Robotics League is back! Work as a team to use advanced LEGO robotics sets while exploring STEM concepts and competing in early 2026.
LEGO Robotics at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Monday, November 10 | 4-5pm
Do you love building with LEGO? Now, imagine your LEGO can move, light up, and follow your commands! With LEGO Robotics, kids will: build fun robots with LEGO pieces, use motors and sensors to make them move, and learn simple coding to tell their robots what to do.
TUESDAY (Veterans Day School Holiday)
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.
Veterans Day School Holiday | Prospect Park
Tuesday, November 11 | 10am-5pm
Join for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center on Election Day:
- Leaf Art | 10 am–3 pm | Create nature-inspired art using the shapes and textures of tree leaves.
- Animal Encounter | 1–2 pm | Meet animals from the Audubon Center’s collection with Alliance Naturalists.
- Fall Nature Walk | 2–3 pm | Get hands-on experience in citizen science as we observe how insect and plant life prepare for seasonal changes.
- ReImagine Lefferts | 12–4 pm | Explore exhibits and activities at Lefferts Historic House about the Lenape and African histories connected to the site.
- Carousel Rides | 12–5 pm | $3 per ride or $13 for 5.
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.
EVIDENCE Community Dance Class at The Billie Holiday Theatre Dance Studio | Crown Heights
Tuesday, November 11 | 7-9pm | All ages
EVIDENCE Community Classes are two-hour, all-levels movement sessions led by Ronald K. Brown and Arcell Cabuag. The class fuses Western dance with traditional rhythms and social dances from West Africa, the Caribbean, and the U.S., and welcomes all ages and experience levels. Class will be held at the Billie Holiday Theatre Dance Studio in Bedford-Stuyvesant Plaza.
WEDNESDAY
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.
Bad Art Club: Manga & Comic Drawing at Brower Park Library | Crown Heights
Wednesday, November 12 | 3:30-5:00pm | Ages 11-18
Comic book artist Aatmaja Pandya will be joining The Bad Art Club to teach manga and comic drawing!
Tween Book Group at Greenlight Bookstore | Fort Greene
Wednesday, November 12 | 6-7pm | Ages 9-12 | RSVP here
Greenlight’s Tween Book Group, hosted by Megan, invites kids ages 9–12 to enjoy pizza and discuss Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor by Xiran Jay Zhao.
THURSDAY
Prospect Park Stroller Walk | Prospect Park
Thursdays | 10am-12pm | RSVP here
Calling all parents and caregivers with children! Join for a leisurely stroll along Prospect Park’s waterways.
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! Explore some of their most-loved exhibits, and check out the new Mobilab Exhibit, which invites kids to build their own vehicles and put them to the test on ramps and tracks.
Drag Story Hour at Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Crown Heights
Thursday, November 13 | 3:00-3:45pm
Drag Story Hour is back at Brooklyn Children’s Museum! Join for a storytelling session by Drag Artists for Expression NYC, celebrating the uniqueness of all kids and families.
Planetary Science: Standing in the Solar System at Brower Park Library | Crown Heights
Thursday, November 13 | 3-4pm | Ages 6-12 | Register here
Join for this 6-session STEM program exploring planetary science. Each session will include hands-on activities, games and/or demos along with discussion. This week’s topic is: Standing in the Solar System.
Open Hours at the 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.
DIY: Slime at Pacific Library | Downtown Brooklyn
Thursday, November 13 | 3:30-5:00pm
Join us at Pacific for an afternoon of making slime! We have plenty of charms, glitter, and colors so you can personalize your new favorite sensory slime.
After School Movie: The Iron Giant at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Thursday, November 13 | 3:30-5:00pm | Ages 5+ | PG
After School Movie at Brooklyn Heights Library! For kids ages 5 and up. This week’s movie: The Iron Giant (1999), rated PG. Run time: 1 hour and 24 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!
Brooklyn Robotics League at Central Library | Prospect Heights
Thursday, November 13 | 4:30-6:00pm | Ages 10-17
Brooklyn Robotics League’s theme this year is “Unearthed,” and kids will learn to use LEGO SPIKE robotics while exploring STEM concepts and making new friends. In partnership with NYC First, BPL will host weekly workshops leading up to the big competition on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Central Library.
FRIDAY
Storytime at Jane’s Carousel | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Friday, November 7 | 10:15-10:45am
Join the Adams Street children’s librarian at Jane’s Carousel for a storytime! We will be singing songs, learning rhymes and reading books together. No registration, but there will be a capacity limit.
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!
Collage Party at Central Library | Prospect Heights
Friday, November 14 | 2:00-3:30pm
Come collage with us on a Friday afternoon! We’ll have magazines and other supplies available to make cards, postcards, and other projects. You’re welcome to bring your own additional materials to cut up for your art!
Friday Slimeday at Williamsburgh Library | Williamsburg
Friday, November 14 | 3-4pm | Ages 3+
Come and make as much slime as you want! We’ll have a variety of add-ins and fixings. 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.
Library Lab: Navajo Weaving at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Library Lab at the Brooklyn Heights Library is a free monthly program where kids explore STEAM concepts through fun experiments and projects.
Brooklyn Robotics League at Greenpoint Library | Greenpoint
Friday, November 14 | 3:30-5:00pm
Brooklyn Robotics League’s theme this year is “Unearthed,” and kids will learn to use LEGO SPIKE robotics while exploring STEM concepts and making new friends. In partnership with NYC First, BPL will host weekly workshops leading up to the big competition on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Central Library.
Free Admission Days @ Pier 2 Roller Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Fridays | 3:30-6:00pm
The Pier 2 Roller Rink in Brooklyn Bridge Park will remain open through the end of November! The rink offers free admission hours on Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays. Skate rental is $8 per person.
Book Event: George O’Connor at Greenlight Bookstore | Fort Greene
Friday, November 14 | 5:30-6:30pm
Beloved graphic novelist George O’Connor returns to Greenlight for a special tween event featuring Loki: A Tale of the Trickster God, the third book in his Asgardians series, with a presentation, live drawing demo, Q&A, and signing.
CARE Period Convention at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Friday, November 14 | 6-8pm | Ages 13-18
Join Brooklyn Heights Library for a Teen Takeover x CARE Cycle Alliance event promoting menstrual equity and education, open to teens ages 13–18. The evening will feature author Rachel E. Gross in conversation with Ali Terese, workshops on sexual and reproductive health, games, prizes, and free pizza.
SATURDAY
Run for Good: A Community Run with CHiPS Soup Kitchen | Prospect Park
Saturday, November 15 | 9am | Register here
Run For Good is a run club created to foster community and raise money for causes in Brooklyn. On November 16, we’re running for CHiPS, an organization dedicated to ameliorating food insecurity and homelessness. We will meet at Grand Army Plaza, hear a bit from an ambassador about what CHiPS does, and then run an easy 5k through Prospect Park as a group. All ages and levels welcome!
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!
Art Under the Bridge: Basketweaving with Nature | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Saturday, November 15 | 10:00-11:30am | Register here
Interested in learning a new artmaking technique while getting hands-on with natural materials? Join us for a free basket-weaving workshop where you will learn weaving techniques with plant materials pre-collected from Brooklyn Bridge Park. This workshop is intended for ages 12 and up, but all are welcome. Materials will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Hands Off NYC Families Playdate at Dean Street Playground | Prospect Heights
Saturday, November 15 | 10am-12pm
Come play, make art, snack, connect with other families taking action for NYC kids, and get resources for protecting kids, families, and school communities from federal escalation.
Hands Off NYC Families Playdate at Underwood Playground | Clinton Hill
Saturday, November 15 | 10am-12pm
Come play, make art, snack, connect with other families taking action for NYC kids, and get resources for protecting kids, families, and school communities from federal escalation.
Introduction to Birdwatching Outings | Prospect Park
Saturdays | 10am-12pm | Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Walks begin at the Prospect Park Audubon Center. No registration required. Children under 12 must be with an adult. Bring binoculars if available.
Volunteer Day: Leaf No Trace | Fort Greene Park
Saturday, November 15 | 10am-12pm | Sign up here
Join for one of Fort Greene Park’s annual leaf raking events to collect leaves en masse.
November Weekend Nature Exploration | Prospect Park
Saturday, November 15 | 10am-1pm
Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs on Saturdays and Sundays at the Prospect Park Audubon Center.
- Leaf Art | 10am–12pm | Create nature-inspired art while exploring tree leaves.
- Animal Encounter | 11am–12pm | Learn about the Audubon Center’s animals with Alliance Naturalists.
- Fall Nature Walk | 12–1 pm | Discover how insects and plants, like the Spotted Lanternfly, prepare for winter.
Fall 2025 Civic Sweep at the Old Stone House | Park Slope
Join for a neighborhood cleanup with litter pick-up, giveaways, and kids’ art with Arts and Democracy. Get free daffodil bulbs and compost bins, drop off e-waste and textiles, buy a tree bed sign, and donate coats, gloves, and hats for shelter residents.
PS8 Super Sidewalk Sale | Brooklyn Heights
PS8’s second-hand and vintage marketplace returns for two days of tag-sale shopping, community, and fun, with all proceeds supporting the school. Shoppers will find apparel, accessories, art, antiques, small furniture, and more, plus special events like an author talk and book signing with Ruthie Ackerman, a Hoops Academy basketball clinic, and all-day kids’ craft circles. Enjoy coffee and treats from Joe’s Coffee, One Girl Cookies, and Laurel Bakery.
Amazon Holiday Kids Gift Book Pop-Up at The Oculus | Financial District
Discover larger-than-life toys, find hidden critters, and turn wonder into holiday wishes. The first ever, Amazon Holiday Kids Gift Book event takes over the main floor of the Oculus for a can’t-miss family event.
Holiday Kickoff with Awesome Brooklyn & Brooklyn Org | Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Books Are Magic Storytime with Sam Wedelich: A Quick Trip to the Store | Brooklyn Heights
Join for a belly laugh-inducing tale about a mother-daughter trip to the store that goes absolutely bananas when a little girl takes the task of grocery shopping into her own hands.
Black History and Culture Tour of Fort Greene | Fort Greene
Join for a Black History and Culture Tour of Fort Greene by local historian, Suzanne Spellen, with a special tour stop at Brooklyn Paramount. Meet up at Fort Greene Park, at the corner of Dekalb Avenue & Washington Park.
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.
Farmhouse Family Day: Making Our Own Light at The Wyckoff Urban Farm | East Flatbush
Saturday, November 15 | 11am-3pm
Light up your world with candle crafts! As the days grow shorter, discover how people lit their homes before electricity in this Family Day Double Feature. Create decorative lanterns and your own candle, then join a leaf-raking contest to make the biggest pile!
Community Banner Designing at Clinton Hill Library | Clinton Hill
Saturday, November 15 | 1-3pm
Join us on one of two Saturdays in November to help create a community banner celebrating the Clinton Hill Library! This family-friendly event invites all ages to share their unique perspective on what community means to them.
Spring Bulb Planting at Marsha P. Johnson State Park | Williamsburg
Saturday, November 15 | 1-3pm
Show some love to our park by planting bulbs that will bloom in spring! This free, all-ages event provides all materials (including gloves); children must be accompanied by an adult.
Smile + Breathe Free Yoga Events Sponsored by Leaf Dental | DUMBO
Saturday, November 15 | 1:15-2:15pm
Join us for Smile + Breathe, a feel-good, all-levels yoga class focused on whole-body wellness. This 60-minute is led by Abhaya’s skilled instructors and hosted in partnership with Leaf Dental. After class, stick around for free goodie bags curated by Leaf Dental. All levels welcome. Mats and props provided.
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!
Bargemusic at The Boathouse at Pier 5 | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Saturdays | 2pm
After presenting concerts for nearly 50 years in a floating concert hall at Pier 1, Bargemusic has relocated their chamber music concerts to the Boathouse at Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 5. All concerts are free!
Wands for Wishes at Central Library | Prospect Heights
Saturday, November 15 | 2-5pm
Inspired by Hannah Jean, Wands for Wishes is a community art program with Make-A-Wish Metro New York where participants decorate wooden wands and write message cards for children receiving wishes. Drop in anytime—supplies provided while they last!
SUNDAY
Free Admission Days @ Pier 2 Roller Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sundays | 10am-12pm
The Pier 2 Roller Rink in Brooklyn Bridge Park will remain open through the end of November! The rink offers free admission hours on Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays. Skate rental is $8 per person.
PS8 Super Sidewalk Sale | Brooklyn Heights
PS8’s second-hand and vintage marketplace returns for two days of tag-sale shopping, community, and fun, with all proceeds supporting the school. Shoppers will find apparel, accessories, art, antiques, small furniture, and more, plus special events like an author talk and book signing with Ruthie Ackerman, a Hoops Academy basketball clinic, and all-day kids’ craft circles. Enjoy coffee and treats from Joe’s Coffee, One Girl Cookies, and Laurel Bakery.
November Weekend Nature Exploration | Prospect Park
Sunday, November 16 | 10am-1pm
Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs on Saturdays and Sundays at the Prospect Park Audubon Center.
- Leaf Art | 10am–12pm | Create nature-inspired art while exploring tree leaves.
- Animal Encounter | 11am–12pm | Learn about the Audubon Center’s animals with Alliance Naturalists.
- Fall Nature Walk | 12–1 pm | Discover how insects and plants, like the Spotted Lanternfly, prepare for winter.
Amazon Holiday Kids Gift Book Pop-Up at The Oculus | Financial District
Discover larger-than-life toys, find hidden critters, and turn wonder into holiday wishes. The first ever, Amazon Holiday Kids Gift Book event takes over the main floor of the Oculus for a can’t-miss family event.
Books Are Magic Storytime with Joshua David Stein: Make New Friends | Brooklyn Heights
Sunday, November 16 | 11:00-11:30am | RSVP here
From an acclaimed team comes this empathetic and reassuring picture book about the loaded question that every “new kid” or socially anxious child dreads:“Did you make any new friends today?”
Outdoor Skills with the Urban Park Rangers: Backpacking Essentials | Prospect Park
Sunday, November 16 | 11:00am-12:30pm
Learn how to prepare for and enjoy a successful camping or backpacking trip. Practice wilderness survival skills, review essential gear, and take a stroll around Prospect Park.
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.
Farmhouse Family Day: Making Our Own Light at The Wyckoff Urban Farm | East Flatbush
Sunday, November 16 | 11am-3pm
Light up your world with candle crafts! As the days grow shorter, discover how people lit their homes before electricity in this Family Day Double Feature. Create decorative lanterns and your own candle, then join a leaf-raking contest to make the biggest pile!
Nature Walk with Naturalist Russell Jacobs at Domino Park | Williamsburg
Sunday, November 16 | 12pm
Join naturalist and nature writer Russell Jacobs on a nature walk in Domino Park to learn about the natural history of the Brooklyn waterfront, the ongoing environmental restoration work in the park, and how to identify NYC’s migrating birds.
Outdoor Skills: Colonial Cooking at Old Stone House | Park Slope
Sunday, November 16 | 12:00-1:30pm
Learn about cooking in Colonial New York with the Urban Park Rangers at the Old Stone House Museum. Join Rangers and explore seasonal food traditions, historic cooking techniques, and the Indigenous origins of American foodways.
Story Time: Laura Sandoval Herrera at Greenlight Bookstore | Fort Greene (ages 3-7)
Sunday, November 16 | 1-2pm
Join Brooklyn illustrator Laura Sandoval Herrera for Story Time as she reads Happy Friendsgiving, a heartwarming celebration of friendship and chosen family, followed by a handprint turkey craft.
Junior Volunteer Corps | Prospect Park
Sunday, November 16 | 1-3pm | Open to families and youth groups | Register here
Join Prospect Park Alliance for our fall Junior Volunteer Corps! On select weekends, families and youth groups are invited to rake leaves at various locations around the park. All necessary tools will be provided.
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!
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Updated: November 14, 2025. Main Image: Junior Volunteer Corps in Prospect Park.
