February is here, bringing the first events for Valentine’s Day, Black History Month, Lunar New Year, and more winter fun. This week’s highlights also include an Uhuru Music and Arts workshop, First Fridays Free Skating at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, the Grace Church Winter Fair in Brooklyn Heights, a Puppetsburg puppet show at Time Out Market in DUMBO, and Second Sundays at Pioneer Works in Red Hook.
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MONDAY
February Coffee & Babies & Talk at Brooklyn Heights Association | Brooklyn Heights
Monday, February 2 | 11am | Sign up here
New moms and their babies are invited to the BHA Office to meet one another for a morning of conversation, community and coffee. Facilitated by Jennifer LaRusso-Leung, LMHC and mother of three. We will be focusing on brand new parents with babies from one to five months. This event is free and open to all new moms for a first-time session. If you are returning for another session, please join the BHA prior to registering.
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.
Teen Space at BAM | Fort Greene
February 3, 10, 17, 24 & March 3 | 2:30-5:30pm | Ages 13-18 | FREE | RSVP here
Join BAM for a free after-school program—featuring arts experiences curated by teens, for teens—every Tuesday afternoon for five weeks. Grab a slice of pizza, win a raffle, or show off that new piece you’ve been working on! All first-time students must complete an RSVP form prior to joining us.
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.
Reading Rainbow Host Mychal Threets Spreads “Library Joy” in His Debut Picture Book at Central Library | Prospect Heights
Tuesday, February 3 | 6-8pm
Join for an evening to celebrate Reading Rainbow host and author Mychal Threets and illustrator Lorraine Nam as they discuss their picture book I’M SO HAPPY YOU’RE HERE: A Celebration of Library Joy. Moderated by bestselling author Jacqueline Woodson, Threets and Nam will share the book’s origin story, their process, being a “library kid” and the wonder that visiting the library for the first time can bring. A signing will follow the discussion.
WEDNESDAY
World Read Aloud Day at Greenlight Bookstore | Fort Greene
Wednesday, February 4 | 11:00am-3:30pm
Greenlight partners once again with LitWorld to celebrate World Read Aloud Day, joining readers around the globe in honoring the joy and power of reading. The store will host children’s book authors Bee Johnson, Sharee Miller, Traci N. Todd, and Katie Yamasaki for read-alouds throughout the day.
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.
Teen Time: Valentine’s Crafting at Highlawn Library | Gravesend
Wednesday, February 4 | 4-5pm | For teens
Come solo or bring your friends to make Valentine’s Day crafts like origami heart flowers, heart rings, and more!
Teen Time: Communication IRL at Greenpoint Library | Greenpoint
Wednesday, February 4 | 4:00-5:30pm | For teens
This program explores different communication styles and healthy ways to navigate conflict in friendships, family, and relationships, with a focus on expressing yourself clearly and respectfully. The session includes a discussion-based first half followed by a relaxed, hands-on creative portion where teens can make a beeswax candle, paper valentine, or bracelets while continuing the conversation.
THURSDAY
Exhibition Opening Day at Center for Brooklyn History – The Battle of Brooklyn: Fought and Remembered | Brooklyn Heights
Thursday, February 5 | 10am-6pm
The Battle of Brooklyn: Fought and Remembered is a new exhibition at the Center for Brooklyn History (opening Thursday, February 5, 2026, and on view through Monday, December 30, 2026) that uses artifacts, archival documents, rare maps, and interactive features to explore the 1776 Battle of Brooklyn. Free weekly public tours begin on Friday, February 13th, 2026.
Community Access Thursdays at Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Crown Heights
Thursdays | 2-5pm | Reserve here
Explore some of the museum’s most-loved exhibits, including toddler-favorite Totally Tots, the miniature shops of World Brooklyn, our NEST kids’ climber, and more. Then check out ColorLab, the family art studio located on the 2nd floor of the Museum, where artists of all ages can explore, make, and celebrate art.
Uhuru Music and Arts at Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Crown Heights
Thursday, February 5 | 3:00-3:45pm | RSVP here
Uhuru means Freedom! Join artist Wéma Ragophala of Bridges: A Pan-Afrikan Arts Movement at this sensory friendly music and art-making workshop for children of all abilities. Stop by to learn liberation songs and make a liberation crown that explores the ways that freedom lives in you.
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.
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!
Astronomy Night: Sidewalk Stargazing at Brower Park Library | Crown Heights
Thursday, February 5 | 5:00-6:30pm
Want to learn more about what we can see in the night sky? What can we see in an urban environment with light pollution? Plenty! Join the Brower Park Library for an evening of stargazing on the sidewalk outside the branch. We’ll learn how to find objects and identify them in the night sky.
FRIDAY
Lunar New Year Traditions Village at New Kam Man | Chinatown
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays through March 1 | 12-6pm
Come celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse with Welcome to Chinatown. Come learn, shop, and experience Lunar New Year with our small business community!
Red Hook Pinball Museum | Red Hook
Fridays | 1-10pm
The Red Hook Pinball Museum is 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!
First Fridays Free Skating Lessons at Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Crown Heights
Friday, February 6 | 2:00-4:30pm
Brooklyn Children’s Museum is offering free skating lessons for children on the first Friday of every month, starting February 6. The program pairs experienced instructors from 4WRD Roller Skate, a Brooklyn organization dedicated to accessible skating education, with skaters of all experience levels at BCM’s Empire Skate of Mind rooftop roller rink, where parents can skate with their kids. Sessions run in two 1-hour blocks: 2:00-3:00 pm & 3:15-4:15 pm.
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.
SATURDAY
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 onlineand receive a barcode which will record their time. All ages are welcome, and there is a coffee and catch-up after each run!
Kids Club: Valentine’s Card at Michaels | Cobble Hill
Saturday, February 7 | 10am-12pm
Come in for a fun, free event for kids! We’re going to make cute cards for Valentine’s Day. All supplies are free for this event.
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.
Weekend Nature Exploration | Prospect Park
Saturday, February 7 | 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 ytoou 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.
Grace Church Winter Fair | Brooklyn Heights
Saturday, February 7 | 10am-3pm
Shop for new and used children’s clothing and toys, men’s and women’s couture, books for all ages, baked goods, flowers and plants, furniture, housewares, electronics, art, and sporting goods for sale. A luncheon cafe will be open from 11:30am to 2pm with food and refreshments for sale. Admission to the fair is free, and all are welcome!
Books Are Magic Storytime with Christopher Silas Neal: Under One Roof | Brooklyn Heights
Saturday, February 7 | 11:00-11:30am | RSVP here
Join for a warm, comforting bedtime story that invites readers to peek under the roofs of a diverse group of kids, celebrating family and home.
Black History Month: Textile Arts Workshop at Carmine Carro Community Center | Marine Park
Saturday, February 7 | 11:00am-12:30pm | RSVP here
Join Dr. Myrah Brown Green for a workshop focused on Adinkra – African symbols that represent concepts, proverbs, and aphorisms. Choose a symbol that is meaningful to you and create a hand-stitched symbol to take home.
Children’s Kwanzaa Village at Brownsville Heritage House | Brownsville
Saturday, February 7 | 11am-1pm | RSVP here
Honor African heritage and culture through various activities and performances. This event is a great opportunity for children to learn about the principles of Kwanzaa in a fun and interactive way.
National Girls & Women in Sports Day Celebration | Chelsea
Saturday, February 7 | 11am-2pm | FREE | RSVP to No*********@*******yc.gov
Celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day with activities for all ages! Join NYC Parks for soccer, basketball, volleyball, fitness and dance classes, arts and crafts, jumbo games, and more. Located at the Chelsea Recreation Center (430 West 25 Street in Manhattan).
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.
POSTPONED: Governors Island Ice Sculpture Show | Governors Island
RESCHEDULED: Due to extreme cold weather, the Ice Sculpture Show has been rescheduled to Sunday, March 8, at 12pm.
During Governors Island’s Ice Sculpture Show, ten artists will be paired with professional ice carvers from Okamoto Studio, with live carving taking place throughout the event. Visitors can also take part in ice-carving workshops, catch a DJ set by Miss Alicia with sound by Karlala Soundsystem, and explore additional programming. Makina Café will be open in Colonels Row, joined by food trucks serving winter-themed treats.
Lunar New Year Traditions Village at New Kam Man | Chinatown
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays through March 1 | 12-6pm
Come celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse with Welcome to Chinatown. Come learn, shop, and experience Lunar New Year with our small business community!
Magnetic Archery and Foam Axe Throwing at Red Hook Park Recreation Center | Red Hook
Saturday February 7 | 1:00-2:30pm
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’s One Year Anniversary | Red Hook
Saturday, February 7 | 1-10pm
The Red Hook Pinball Museum is open for free play (with donations accepted) every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 1-10pm! This Saturday, join NYC’s only vintage pinball museum for their one year anniversary. There will be food and unlimited play on games from 1871-1971.
First Saturday: Imitate No One at the Brooklyn Museum | Prospect Heights
Saturday, February 7 | 5-10pm | Registration required; next ticket drop is February 2
This edition of First Saturdays will celebrate Black History Month. Titled after the late poet Jayne Cortez’s rallying cry to “imitate no one,” the evening is inspired by the exhibition Seydou Keïta: A Tactile Lens, which honors this legendary Malian photographer. See the full lineup of events here.
SUNDAY
Puppetsburg Puppet Show at Time Out Market | DUMBO
Sunday, February 8 | 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.
Weekend Nature Exploration | Prospect Park
Sunday, February 8 | 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.
Books Are Magic Storytime with Kristine A. Lombardi: Crouton | Brooklyn Heights
Sunday, February 8 | 11:00-11:30am | RSVP here
Join Crouton, a lovable shelter cat, as she searches for her perfect person—because not everyone would be the right fit. But wait! Who is that over there? This heartwarming adoption story playfully told from the pet’s perspective celebrates the joy of finding a furever home.
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.
Lunar New Year Traditions Village at New Kam Man | Chinatown
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays through March 1 | 12-6pm
Come celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse with Welcome to Chinatown. Come learn, shop, and experience Lunar New Year with our small business community!
Second Sundays at Pioneer Works | Red Hook
Sunday, February 8 | 12-6pm
Come to Pioneer Works on Second Sundays, a free monthly open house with open studios, exhibitions, workshops, live music, and food—with programming across all three floors and in our garden. There will be a scavenger hunt, solar gazing, a patch work design activity, fungi drawing, and a singalong with Jalopy Theatre.
Year of the Horse – Lunar New Year Celebration at Gone to the Dogs | Park Slope
Sunday, February 8 | 12:00-6:30pm
Ring in the Year of the Horse with treats, puptails, red envelopes & good fortune for you and your pup at Gone to the Dogs!
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
The Red Hook Pinball Museum is 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!
Valentine’s Volunteering: Craft Valentine’s Decor and Cards with Patients at Cobble Hill Health Center | Cobble Hill
Sunday, February 8 | 2:30-3:30pm | Ages 9+ with guardian, 13+ without
Join The Service Collective and residents of Cobble Hill Health Center to craft heartfelt Valentine’s Day decor for residents to display in their rooms or gift to a friend in the facility. We’ll also have a card making station for volunteers to write cards for residents and staff.
The Fat Cats 15th Anniversary Afternoon Concert Series | Park Slope
Sunday, February 8 | 3pm
Join Fat Cats as they celebrate 15 years of swing, mentorship, and musical excellence.
Super Bowl Watch Party at Randolph | DUMBO
Sunday, February 8 | 5:00-11:30pm
Randolph is a family-friendly spot to watch the big game! There will be big TVs with sound, food and drink specials, and plenty of arcade and pinball games for the kids!
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Updated: February 6, 2026. Main Image: First Fridays Free Skating Lessons at Brooklyn Children’s Museum.
