Get ready for a fun-filled week in Brooklyn with activities for kids of all ages! Don’t miss CAMPTOPIA, Manhattan’s biggest indoor summer camp fair filled with exciting activities for children. Enjoy a free kids’ concert with Suzi Shelton at Time Out Market in DUMBO, a festive Mardi Gras family concert and art show at Smith Street Maternelle in Brooklyn Heights, and the first Ramadan and Purim celebrations of the month. Plus, local libraries are hosting plenty of storytimes, STEM workshops, and more fun programs for little ones.
Afterschool STEM: Energy Conservation at Eastern Parkway Library | Crown Heights
Monday, March 3 | 3-4pm | Ages 7-14 | Register here
Join Eastern Parkway Library and Solar One’s Green Design Lab for our spring Interactive Environmental STEM Workshops series. These 60-minute workshops aim to increase interest in STEM, self-efficacy in regard to STEM skills, expand knowledge on electricity generation, energy efficiency, renewable energies, and issues around climate emergency. Each week of this 10 week series, educators will cover a new topic! This week’s topic is energy. Learn how energy transfers through an Energy Transfer Lab!
Free Music Show with Hopalong Andrew at Whole Foods | Gowanus
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.
Babywearing Dance Fitness Class at Time Out Market | DUMBO
Tuesday, March 4 | 10:30-11:15am | Registration required
Join Adams Street Library for this special class for parents with little ones! Dance and sway to international rhythms & familiar tunes while you TORCH calories and CUDDLE your baby! This is a FUN, easy-to-follow, dance fitness class that parents can do with their little ones (birth-3 years old) while snuggled safely into a baby carrier. Event will take place on 5th floor at Time Out Market event space! Disclaimers: Please consult with your doctor and be cleared for exercise before joining. Baby carriers with BUCKLES are a must. Wrap carriers are not permitted. If any questions, please call Adams Street Library at 718-230-2264 and ask to speak with Kimberly.
Tiny Storytime at Books Are Magic | Brooklyn Heights & Cobble Hill
Tuesdays @ 11am at Smith Street location | Cobble Hill
Thursdays @ 11am at Montague Street location | Brooklyn Heights
Join Books Are Magic for Tiny Storytime for ages 6-36 months!
Free Storytime at Private Picassos | Clinton Hill
Tuesdays | 11:00-11:30am
Join us each Tuesday at 11am and select Saturdays at 10am for a special storytime – perfect for babies and toddlers. Private Picassos Founder Valeen Bhat will read a favorite kid’s book in our cozy reading nook. Hang out after for coloring, toys and exploring all of the books we have at our Studio.
Comic Book Drawing Class with Mr. Nick at Red Hook Interim Library | Red Hook
Tuesday, March 4 | 3:00-4:30pm | Ages 10+
Come to the brand new Red Hook Interim Library on Van Brunt St. to learn something new or indulge your love of drawing. You will be drawing and learning about art from Mr. Nick. Topics such as how to make comic books, cartoons and graphic novels will be covered. Mr. Nick is a profession artist that has created and published his own series of comic books. Don’t miss out. Beginners are always welcome! All supplies will be provided. For kids age 10 and up.
Read with a Dog at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Tuesday, March 4 | 4-5pm | Ages 5-12
Join us in our Craft Room to practice reading with our guest pup, Mia! Kids can make enormous strides in building self-esteem and confidence while acquiring a love of books by reading to a dog. The goal of the program is for kids to read in a specific environment. Grown ups, if you’re comfortable, we ask that the kids attend the session on their own, thank you! Sign up at the Children’s Reference desk for a 15 minute slot on the day of the program. First come, first serve. Space is limited to 3 children per time slot. For children ages 5-12 who are practicing their reading skills.
New Mom Meet Up at Fontainhas | DUMBO
Tuesdays | 4:30-6:00pm
Bundle up and bring your baby (or your baby bump!) to Fontainhas for some cozy chai and hangs with other new moms. Hosted every week by the new mom pop-up POST.
Jamia Wilson in Conversation with Amber Tamblyn: Make Good Trouble at Books At Magic | Cobble Hill
Tuesday, March 4 | 6-7pm | RSVP here
“Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.” Inspired by civil rights activist and congressman John Lewis’s call to challenge injustice, explore famous moments of global activism throughout history with more than 70 narrative stories—including the Newsboys’ strike of 1899, the Freedom Summer Project of 1964, Greta Thunberg’s first School Strike for Climate, and students against book banning. Each true story shares how activists across a variety of beliefs, ages, and backgrounds called for change, empowering young readers of all ages, abilities, and circumstances to make a difference. Brimming with illustrations and additional resources, including a timeline and information about how kids can get involved, this is essential reading for budding activists.
Toddler Time with Adams Street Library at Time Out Market | DUMBO
Wednesday, March 5 | 10:00-10:30am (Register here) 10:45-11:15am (Register here) | Registration is required and will open 72 hours in advance | 18-36 months
We are so excited to be partnering with Time Out Market at 55 Water Street while Adams Street is closed to bring DUMBO toddlers weekly story times! Story time will take place in their 5th Floor Lounge–however space is limited so please register to grab a spot! Registration opens 72 HR before the program. There is no waitlist for the program. Read books, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and play with other toddlers and caregivers! Geared towards ages 18-36 months.
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 in Coney Island, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. Note that advance timed tickets are required; the Wednesday Afternoon Ticket Store will open on Monday at 3:00 pm for that Wednesday’s reservations. Do not come to the aquarium without a reserved ticket! There’s a maximum of 4 tickets per order.
Anime Afternoon at POWERHOUSE Arena | DUMBO
Wednesday, March 5 | 4-5pm | Grades 4-12
Take a midweek break with Adams Street Library at POWERHOUSE Arena DUMBO and try an anime and manga sampler! Chat with friends about the latest releases while enjoying some clips of new and favorite series. We’ll also have art supplies available to create your own fan art or draw your OCs. Open to Grades 4-12.
Teen Time: Gay/Straight Alliance Meetup at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Wednesday, March 5 | 4-5pm | For teens
Join us for our Gay/Straight Alliance Meetup! Come one, come all to the Game Room upstairs in the Teen Mezzanine. We will provide a space for open topics expressing appreciations and concerns related to the LGBTQ+ community while we munch on snacks and paint! GSAs provide a supportive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gender non-conforming (LGBTQ) students, as well as those who are perceived by others to be LGBTQ, are questioning their identity, have LGBTQ friends or family members, or just care about LGBTQ issues.
Button Making for Women’s History Month at Greenpoint Library | Greenpoint
Wednesday, March 5 | 4-5:30pm | For teens
Celebrate Women’s History Month by making a button. We’ll provide some pre-made designs, but you’re also welcome to create your own! We’ll have some fact sheets about Women’s History and influential women. Teens are also welcome to write a little note to any woman they want to celebrate and uplift. All materials provided.
Babies and Books with Adams Street Library at Time Out Market | DUMBO
Thursday, March 6 | 10:00-10:30am (Register here) 10:45-11:15am (Register here) | Registration is required and will open 72 hours in advance | For pre-walking babies
We are so excited to be partnering with Time Out Market at 55 Water Street while Adams Street is closed to bring DUMBO babies weekly story times! Story time will take place in their 5th Floor Lounge–however space is limited so please register to grab a spot! Registration opens 72 HR before the program. There is no waitlist for the program. We will be singing songs, learning rhymes, and reading books together. This is a lapsit story time for infants who are not yet walking. Walking toddlers should attend the Toddler Time programs on Wednesdays.
In My Toddler Era Playgroup at Private Picassos | Clinton Hill
Thursdays | 10am-12pm | Ages 1.5–3
Join us once a week for a special toddler play group! For two hours our Studio will be transformed into the perfect play area for your kid, allowing them to explore: mini ball pit, sensory bins, wood blocks, duplos, magna tiles, coloring stations, and an assortment of board and story books.
Community Access Thursdays at Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Crown Heights
Thursdays | 2-5pm | Reserve here
Join us during Community Access Thursdays, every Thursday afternoon from 2-5pm! Explore some of our most-loved exhibits, including toddler-favorite Totally Tots, the miniature shops of World Brooklyn, our NEST kids’ climber, and more. Then check out ColorLab, our family art studio located on the 2nd floor of the Museum, where artists of all ages can explore, make, and celebrate art. We recommend reserving your tickets in advance online. Walk-ins always welcome.
Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Thursdays & Fridays, 3-5pm & Saturdays, 1-5pm
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. Ready to brave the cold? Borrow a Park Explorer Pack for outdoor exploration fun!
Interactive Environmental STEM Workshops at Teen Tech Center @ The Annex | DUMBO
Thursday, March 6 | 4:00-5:15pm | Ages 13-19 | Registration required
The Teen Tech Center and Solar One for our Spring Interactive Environmental STEM Workshops series. These 60-minute workshops aim to increase interest in STEM, self-efficacy in regard to STEM skills, expand knowledge on electricity generation, energy efficiency, renewable energies, and issues around climate emergency. Each week of this 10-week series, educators will cover a new topic. The topic on March 6 is the Carbon Cycle Game.
Kids Create: Ramadan Craft at Jamaica Bay Library | Canarsie
Thursday, March 6 | 4-5pm | Ages 5-12
It’s Ramadan—a time of fasting, prayer, and celebration for Muslims. Ramadan follows the lunar calendar and may be 29 or 30 days, with the dates changing every year, moving ahead by approximately 11 days. This year Ramadan will be observed from the evening of Friday, February 28, 2025 – Sunday, March 30, 2025. Let’s celebrate Ramadan by making our own colorful moon and star craft!
Story Time at Fontainhas | DUMBO
Thursdays | 4:30-5:30pm
Free story time for ages 0-6 at Fountainhas on Thursdays at 4:30 pm! Open to all. Bring your little ones for a fun story while you enjoy a glass of chai or wine.
Free Tots & Tunes Class at Kane Street Kids | Cobble Hill
Friday, March 7 | 11:00-11:45am | Ages 7-23 months | RSVP here
Get to know Tots & Tunes at Kane Street Kids with our upcoming FREE drop-in class! In collaboration with our friends at Tkiya Music, Tots & Tunes is a joyful exploration of music and movement for children ages 7-23 months and a grown-up. This session will feature engaging, playful elements like scarves, shakers, a parachute, puppets, or bubbles.
Storytime Chess for School-Aged Kids at Crown Heights Library | Crown Heights
Friday March 7 | 3-4pm | Ages 5-12
Children fall in love with the game of chess by learning through a story-based curriculum, designed to captivate any young mind. Following a cast of quirky, memorable characters through the magical world of Chesslandia, students swiftly become successful chess players while developing critical thinking, strategy, and problem-solving skills. Beginning Chess for Ages 5-12.
Family Movie Night: The Wild Robot at Park Slope Library | Park Slope
Friday, March 7 | 3:30-5:30pm | Registration opens 24 hours in advance
Welcome to the Park Slope Library! Come and join us as we turn our auditorium into a mini movie theater for our interactive movie program when we watch The Wild Robot! After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island’s animals and cares for an orphaned gosling. Rated PG, 101 minute Runtime. All ages welcome!
Teen Space: Creative Writing Time at Park Slope Library | Park Slope
Friday, March 7 | 3:30-5:30pm | Ages 6-12
Teen writers and graphic novelists—visit the Teen Space on the 2nd floor mezzanine for our creative writing space! We’ll have writing and drawing materials available along with prompts to get you started (or unstuck). Music and snacks will be provided. We’ll also have information on Brooklyn Public Library’s 2025 Teen Writing Contest. Grades 6-12. No registration required.
Teen Reset: Therapy Dog at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Friday, March 7 | 4-5pm | For teens
Join us in the Teen Game Room for Teen Reset! Today, we’ll be joined by Sandy, our friendly therapy dog—the perfect companion for some relaxation and good vibes. Hang out, meet other teens, and take a well-deserved break. Snacks and water will be provided!
Serve at Community Food Pantry | Boerum Hill
Saturday, March 8 | 8am-11am | Ages 8+ | Sign up here
Next Step Community Church is focused on helping people in need—whether hungry, homeless, or seeking recovery from substance abuse. On Saturday mornings, volunteers are needed to serve at the Community food pantry which provides quality food to restore health and dignity for families in need. Volunteers help distribute grocery items to guests from the community. Make sure to wear comfortable clothes that you do not mind getting dirty as well as closed toe shoes. Please be aware that there is some lifting and other activities that require physical activity. Children ages 8+ are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult.
Walk Like A Wizard | Prospect Park
Saturday, March 8 | 9-10am
Learn simple wood carving skills, use sandpaper and wax, and bring your staff to life. Come on a hike through Prospect Park and be inspired by the magic of nature. Bring an inspiring quote to share from your favorite book.
Free STEM Workshop at The Art of Words Community School | DUMBO
Saturday, March 8 | 9am-1pm
Come to The Art of Words Community School for a STEM Workshop on March 8 from 9am to 1pm at 52 Bridge Street. The workshop will be led by Ronah Harris.
Timbalooloo Family Concert & Art Show at Smith Street Maternelle | Brooklyn Heights
Saturday, March 8 | Doors open at 9:30am | Music at 10am | FREE, suggested $10 donation | RSVP here
March is the Month of La Francophonie! Smith Street Maternelle is thrilled to invite you to a special Timbalooloo concert and Art show at 109 Remsen Street. Doors open at 9:30 AM, and the music kicks off at 10 AM. This joyful, interactive concert wraps up a month-long exploration of Mardi Gras and New Orleans culture in our music classes. The Timbalooloo teaching team—Oran Etkin, Alix Tucou, and Michel Maurer—will bring their instrument friends to life, including Clara Net and Big Mama Tuba! Expect a lively, engaging experience for kids and grown-ups alike. In addition to the music, we’ll showcase a special exhibition of Mardi Gras masks created by the children during Art Time with Marina and Anouk. Come early or hang out after to check out the amazing art on display. Suggested Donation: $20 per person. We can’t wait to celebrate with you—laissez les bons temps rouler!
Free Children’s Events at Dekalb Market Hall | Downtown Brooklyn
Saturdays & Sundays | 10am-12pm
On weekend mornings, stop by Dekalb Market Hall (downstairs at City Point) for free activities for kids ages 2 to 10 years old. Enjoy balloon twisting, magic shows, face painting, and more! Located in front of Osteria & Showroom Bakehouse.
Tool Workshop for Teens at Greenpoint Library | Greenpoint
Saturday, March 8 | 10:30am-12:30pm | For teens 14+
Join us and learn how to work with different types of drills. In this workshop taught by educators and artists Derek Haffar and Jim Osman, you will leave with hands-on experience of how to operate these tools (available in our Tool Library) and how you may use them in your own projects. No registration – 12 spots available, come early, space is limited. For adults and teens 14+ (accompanied by adult). All patrons must sign a liability waiver to participate.
Saturday Storytime at Central Library | Prospect Heights
Saturdays | 11:00-11:30am | Ages 0-5
Enjoy songs, rhymes and stories in the Youth Wing’s First Five Years area! For ages birth through five.
Brooklyn Family Ultimate Camp Fair & Activity Expo | Brooklyn Heights
Saturday, March 8 | 12-3pm | RSVP here
Welcome to the Ultimate Camp Fair & Activity Expo! Families in Brooklyn can explore a variety of Summer Camps and programs for 2025. We welcome all parents with children ages Pre-K to Middle School. Meet directors, get information, ask questions and plan an amazing summer for your child. We have been hosting our annual fairs for many years and we are excited to continue to provide this valuable service to give you quality interactions with many camps and programs. It’s your opportunity to meet many camp directors and staff face to face, ask questions and pick up materials. Be the first to hear about promotions, open houses, camp tours. Meet multiple camps at one location. We will have day camps, sleep-away camps and special interest camps for you to interact with.
New York Transit Museum Highlights Tour | Boerum Hill
Saturday, March 8 | 1:15-2:15pm
Join the Transit Museum for an informative and engaging tour that illustrates some of the highlights of the subway station home. Explore exhibits, objects, and vintage train cars currently on display. Along the way discover transit trivia and hear some behind the scenes stories about the history of New York’s Transit System and the Court Street station. The tours last approximately 60 minutes and participants are encouraged to ask questions and interact.
Little Scientists at Sunset Park Library | Sunset Park
Saturday, March 8 | 2-4pm
Join us for STEM activities for toddlers and preschoolers!
Carnivorous Plants! at Clinton Hill Library | Clinton Hill
Saturday, March 8 | 3:00-4:30pm | Ages 6+
Learn about the wide world of carnivorous plants, and interact with actual specimens from a number of different species, examining the structure and function of carnivorous plants, including different types of pitcher plants, sundews, and venus flytraps. We’ll also discuss how to easily cultivate these plants in your own home.
Free Kids Concert with Suzi Shelton at Time Out Market NY | DUMBO
Sunday, March 9 | 10-11am | Ages 0-5
Calling all of our smallest Brooklyn friends! Macaroni KID Brooklyn NW has teamed up with Time Out Market New York to schedule more free concerts for toddlers and babies! If you’ve never been to a Suzi Shelton concert, you are in for a treat! With over a decade of experience, Suzi creates music that is both uplifting and fun, encouraging little ones to sing, dance, and explore the world around them. As a true happiness-maker, Suzi’s performances are infused with charm and energy, leaving her young audience (and their grownups) smiling and inspired. For the youngest audience members, Suzi uses props such as books, egg shakers, dancing scarves, and special “friends” like Grey Squirrel, Snowy the Owl or her beloved Cinnamon Bear. Shows end with a disco dance party, bubbles, free stickers and lots of hugs!
Kids Hamentash Bake at Chabad of DUMBO | DUMBO
Sunday, March 9 | 10:30-11:30am | FREE, suggested $10 donation
Get into the Purim spirit as we bake hamentash, learn the Purim story and make a fun I Spy noise maker! All ages are welcome at 205 Plymouth Street.
Storytime at Books Are Magic with Robin Rosenthal: Sweet Babe! | Brooklyn Heights
Sunday, March 9 | 11:00-11:30am | RSVP here
An exuberant and interactive picture book for grandparents and their genius, sweet, precious, SO-CUTE-I-CAN’T-STAND-IT! grandbabies, and a celebration of Yiddish and Jewish joy. Look at this baby . . . what a genius! And such a shayne punim, too! From the top of baby’s adorable head to the tips of their toes, there’s nothing for a grandma not to adore in her little bubbeleh. Sweet Babe takes babies and their bubbies, not to mention grandparents of every stripe, on a delightful read-aloud journey that practically cries out for frequent cheek-squishing and keppie (head)-kissing in this irresistible celebration of the connection between grandparent and grandchild, and of Jewish joy through the generations. Includes a Yiddish glossary at the back with transliterated vocabulary.
CAMPTOPIA: Manhattan’s Biggest Summer Camp Fair | Chelsea
Sunday, March 9 | 12-3pm | RSVP here
Mommy Poppins and Brooklyn Bridge Parents have partnered up to host CAMPTOPIA presented by NORY, Manhattan’s biggest summer camp fair ever with 30+free kids activities on Sunday, March 9! Unlike traditional camp fairs, this event provides an opportunity for families to experience camps in person. We will have 30+ free kids activities for all ages including magic show, STEM fun, games, face painting, crafts, freebies and more. The free event will take place at Pier 57 with Market 57 Food Hall, and adjacent to Little Island in Chelsea. There will be Wicked Musical Theater Workshops at 12:15 and 1:15pm, and a Magic Show at 2pm!
Sunday Storytime at PowerHouse at Industry City | Sunset Park
Sundays | 1:00-1:30pm
Join your friends at Powerhouse Books on Sundays at 1pm for storytime!
Ramadan Bazaar | Bay Ridge
Sunday, March 9 | 4:00-8:30pm
The Ramadan Bazaar is presented by Moonlight Couture and Flirt Hair Salon. Enjoy free food at sunset, goodie bags, free henna and shop from local vendors (browse vendors here!). There will be at 5:30pm raffle for a chance to win a $100 hair certificate discount. Follow @moonlight.couture and @flirt_salon_ny on Instagram for updates.
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Updated: February 27, 2025. Main Image: CAMPTOPIA: Manhattan’s Biggest Summer Camp Fair.
