This week is packed with events to celebrate Pi Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Lunar New Year, and Women’s History Month. And don’t miss family-friendly yoga in Bed-Stuy, a plant science class in Brooklyn Bridge Park, and a special storytime to learn about Nichelle Nichols, who played the first Black female astronaut anyone had ever seen on-screen, in Sunset Park!
MONDAY
Women’s History Month: Story and Craft | Bensonhurst
Monday, March 9th | 3:30pm-4:30pm | Ages 4-10
Monday’s story will be in honor of Women’s History Month at the New Utrecht Library. Kids and their caregivers are invited to join the library for a read aloud and craft.
TUESDAY
Stomp, Clap & Sing with Camille Harris | Prospect Heights
Tuesday, March 10th | 10:30am-11:30am
Visit the Central Library to see Brooklyn-based jazz musician Camille Harris brings her Silly Jazz program to Stomp Clap & Sing with a playful and musically complex performance rooted in jazz. Come dance along to original songs including hits like “The Jiggly Wiggly,” “The Monster Under My Bed,” and “Dino Lee” (which is her child-friendly reimagining of Charlie Parker’s “Donna Lee.”) Camille teaches her little audience how to sing the song “Giant Steps” through her new singalong picture book Baby Steps.
Jack and Friends Women’s History Month Celebration: Lavender Blues | Park Slope
Tuesday, March 10th | 4:00pm-4:45pm | Babies and toddlers | Register here
Don’t miss this high energy Women’s History Month performance for babies and toddlers with Lady B at the Park Slope Library!
Middle School Makerspace: Pi Day Art | Brooklyn Heights
Tuesday, March 1oth | 4:00pm-5:30pm
Middle schoolers: this week is Pi Day… no, not Pie… Pi! Celebrate at the Brooklyn Heights Library by creating some Pi Day Art! Snacks will be provided.
New Mom Meet Up at Fontainhas | DUMBO
Tuesdays | 4:30pm-6:00pm
Bring your baby to Fontainhas for some cozy chai and hang with other new moms. Hosted every week by the new mom pop-up POST.
WEDNESDAY
Aly Sunshine – Funkytown Playground YOGA | Bed-Stuy
Wednesday, March 11th | 10:30am-12:30pm
Follow along as Aly Sunshine leads a fun and family-friendly introduction to yoga at the Marcy Library. Participants will get to warm up, practice breathing and poses, and relax into a power down.
Free Admission at New York Aquarium | Coney Island
Wednesdays | 3:00pm-6:00pm | Reserve tickets here; free tickets are made available at 3pm the Monday before
Take advantage of free admission hours at the New York Aquarium from 3:00-6:00pm on Wednesdays. Note that advance timed tickets are required (max of 4 per group); the Wednesday Afternoon Ticket Store will open on Monday at 3:00pm for that Wednesday’s reservations.
Teens DIY: Pie and Prose | Greenpoint
Wednesday, March 11th | 4:00pm-5:30pm | Teens 13 and up
Teens, join the Greepoint Library’s Young Adult Librarian for this creative writing workshop to celebrate Pi Day (3.14) early and work on your prose. While you’re there, you can either work on an existing piece of prose or poetry, or start anew. They will have writing kits and some prompts, and you can get feedback on your writing and talk to your librarian and peers. As an added bonus: they’ll have pie! Please be aware of your allergies.
Book Reading with Author Connie Giblaro | Bay Ridge
Wednesday, March 11th | 5:00pm
The BookMark Shoppe will be hosting a reading of Brooklyn is the World, a story about a butterfly in Brooklyn.
Tween Book Group at the Greenlight Bookstore | Fort Greene
Wednesday, March 11th | 6:00pm-7:00pm | Ages 9-12 | Register here
Led by Greenlight staff member Megan, their Tween Grade Book Group reads and discusses great contemporary and classic chapter books. Pizza is served. For March, the group will discuss Lee Bacon’s Imaginary, the story of a boy and his imaginary friend-told by the imaginary friend. Poignant, humorous, and breathtaking, Imaginary is an inventive story of friendship, loss, and growing up . . . as only an imaginary friend could tell it.
THURSDAY
Lavender Blues Performance | Crown Heights
Thursdays | 10:30am but arrive early starting at 10:00am for tickets | Babies and toddlers
Don’t miss this high energy performance with Lady B at the Brower Park Library.
Community Access Thursdays at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Crown Heights
Thursdays | 2:00pm-5:00pm | Reserving tickets in advance is recommended
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. Plus, say hello to BCM’s live animals at Animal Encounters, which repeats twice, first from 3:00-3:20pm and again from 3:45-4:05 pm. It’s recommended that you reserve your tickets in advance online. Walk-ins always welcome.
Kids Game On | Bay Ridge
Thursday, March 12th | 2:30pm-3:45pm | Ages 6-12
Play board, card and tabletop games at Fort Hamilton Library.
Connection & Community: How Technology Brings Us Together | Bed-Stuy
Thursday, March 12th | 4:00pm-5:30pm | Teens
Come to the Macon Library to use technology to amplify voices, share stories, and preserve community history.
O’Malley Irish Dance Academy St. Patrick’s Day Show | Gerritsen Beach
Thursday, March 12th | 6:00pm-7:00pm
All ages are invited to the Gerritsen Beach Library for a lively performance of Irish Step Dance that promotes both Irish culture and the St. Patrick’s Day spirit!
FRIDAY
Red Hook Pinball Museum | Red Hook
Fridays | 1:00pm-10:00pm
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!
Movies @ the Library: A Minecraft Movie | Park Slope
Friday, March 13th | 3:30pm-5:30pm
Come and join the Park Slope Library as they watch A Minecraft Movie!
Teen Night: One Shot | Prospect Heights
Friday, March 13th | 5:00pm-7:30pm | Ages 14-19 | Registration is encouraged
During this time of change, explore the power of self-expression at the year’s second Teen Night, a teen-led program centered on art and activism. This evening is inspired by Seydou Keïta: A Tactile Lens, an exhibition of photographs that—in one shot—capture people’s emotions and identities as their country, Mali, was rapidly evolving. Join the Brooklyn Museum for art-making, performances, and much more.
SATURDAY
Free Fun Day with Soccer Shots | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, & Brooklyn Heights
Saturday, March 14th and Sunday, March 15th | 9:00am for 2-3 year olds, 9:40am for 3-5 year olds, 10:10 for 5-8 year olds | Sign up here
Soccer Shots will be hosting free fun days across Brooklyn. Sessions will be held in Brooklyn Bridge Park at Pier 5, Prospect Park at 15th Street and Garfield Avenue, Stroud Playground, JJ Byrne Playground, and Cadman Plaza.
Kitchen Botany for Families | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Saturday, March 14th | 10:00am-11:00am | Register here
Plant science is all around us – even in our kitchens and supermarkets! Join staff at the Environmental Education Center for a family-friendly dive into botany through the plants we eat. Optionally, bring along your own piece of produce or edible plant product to investigate.
Introduction to Birdwatching Outings | Prospect Park
Saturdays | 10:00am-12:00pm | Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Whether you’re just starting out or have already joined the birding ranks, this introductory outing is for you! Every Saturday, join Prospect Park Alliance and a member of the Brooklyn Bird Club on an introductory walk to learn the basics of birding and search for the dozens of species that visit Prospect Park through all seasons. 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.
Behavioral Strategies for Children on the Spectrum | Fort Greene
Saturday, March 14th | 10:00am | Register here
Hosted by Uniquely Me Creative Arts (UMCA) and BAM, this powerful, supportive community event focuses on behavior strategies for children on the autism spectrum, providing parents and caregivers with practical guidance, connection, and assurance. While children participate in structured, sensory-based activities, parents will engage in a workshop with Sam Blanco (BCBA-D, PhD, LBA) of Different Roads. Children will be supported by a 2:1 adult-to-child ratio throughout the session.
Storytime with David Ezra Stein: Wake Up, Grouchy Bear! | Brooklyn Heights
Saturday, March 14th | 11:00am-11:30am | Register here
Head to Books Are Magic’s Montague Street location to hear a story about a grumpy bear whose animal friends are determined to wake him up after a long hibernation.
Lunar New Year Celebration | Prospect Park
Saturday, March 14th | 11:30am-2:00pm | Register here
Join Prospect Park Alliance and the Chinese-American Planning Council for a joyful Lunar New Year celebration! Experience an exciting lion dance, live cultural performances and festive activities for all ages. The Lunar New Year marks a fresh start and new beginnings. Stop by to connect with neighbors, learn about local community resources and services, and celebrate together in Prospect Park. Enjoy raffle prizes and gift bags for the first 100 attendees!
SUNDAY
Free Fun Day with Soccer Shots | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, & Brooklyn Heights
Saturday, March 14th and Sunday, March 15th | 9:00am for 2-3 year olds, 9:40am for 3-5 year olds, 10:10 for 5-8 year olds | Sign up here
Soccer Shots will be hosting free fun days across Brooklyn. Sessions will be held in Brooklyn Bridge Park at Pier 5, Prospect Park at 15th Street and Garfield Avenue, Stroud Playground, JJ Byrne Playground, and Cadman Plaza.
Spring Germination Station | Bushwick
Sunday, March 15th | 11:00am-12:00pm
Celebrate the end of winter with a plant-themed walk through Maria Hernandez Park and learn all about how plants big and small prepare for the arrival of spring.
Free Children’s Events at Dekalb Market Hall | Downtown Brooklyn
Saturdays and Sundays | 11:00am-2:00pm
Every weekend, Dekalb Market Hall (downstairs at City Point) offers balloon animals, face painting, and more! Located in front of Osteria and Showroom Bakehouse.
Brooklyn St. Patrick’s Day Parade | Park Slope
Sunday, March 15th | 1:00pm
This family-friendly parade will start at Bartel-Pritchard Square.
Sunday Storytime: To Boldly Go by Angela Dalton & Special Guests from the New York City Star Trek Meetup | Sunset Park
Sunday, March 15th | 1:00pm-2:30pm | Reserve here
As Lieutenant Uhura on the iconic prime-time television show Star Trek, Nichelle Nichols played the first Black female astronaut anyone had ever seen on-screen. A smart, strong, independent Black woman aboard the starship Enterprise was revolutionary in the 1960s, when only white men had traveled to outer space in real life and most Black characters on TV were servants. Nichelle not only inspired a generation to pursue its dreams but also opened the door for the real-life pioneering astronauts Sally Ride, Dr. Mae Jemison, and more. Come to Powerhouse at Industry City for a special storytime featuring photo ops with visitors from the Enterprise (the New York City Star Trek Meetup Group, as seen at the USS Intrepid, ABC-TV’s Good Morning America, and more), coloring sheets, and other surprises!
Historic New York: Sunset Park Finntown | Sunset Park
Sunday, March 15th | 2:00pm-3:00pm
Explore the history of the Finnish enclave that thrived around Sunset Park in the early to mid 20th century. Participants will tour historic buildings around the park as they delve into the surprising history of how this community of immigrants established the first ever self-managed worker housing cooperative in the United States.
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Updated: March 6, 2026. Main Image: Brooklyn St. Patrick’s Day Parade
