Free kid-friendly events this week in Brooklyn (4/21-4/27)

Get set for a week packed with Earth Day fun across Brooklyn! Celebrate with festivals at Brooklyn Bridge Park, Fort Greene Park, McGolrick Park, and Marsha P. Johnson State Park, plus Car-Free Earth Day block parties in Boerum Hill, Downtown Brooklyn, Williamsburg, and Bed-Stuy. Beyond all the festivities, there are endless volunteer projects happening this week, from planting and mulching to picking up litter to caring for our trees and parks. More can’t-miss events this week include a free art making workshop for kids at City Point and the thrill of cheering on Brooklyn Half Marathon runners!

Stomp Clap & Sing: Ms. Araceli Poma at Pacific Library | Park Slope

Monday, April 21 | 10:45-11:30am | Ages 0-5

Join us in a wonderful performance by Arceli Poma with sings songs and use puppets in both Spanish and English.

Free Admission Days @ Pier 2 Roller Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park

Mondays & Fridays, 3:30-6:00pm | Sundays, 10am-12pm

The Pier 2 Roller Rink is back for the season! They offer free admission hours on Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays. Roller skate with amazing views of the Brooklyn Bridge and lower Manhattan! Skate rental is $8 per person.

Trees NY Workshop Series for Teens: Urban Heat Island Effect at Greenpoint Library | Greenpoint

Monday, April 21 | 4:00-5:30pm | For teens

This is the second session of a three-part series focused on street trees and urban landscaping. Discover how you can contribute to the natural world around you. On April 21, learn about the Urban Heat Island Effect: explore how tree canopies affect different neighborhoods in New York City in our presentation. We’ll spend most of the session indoors in the Teen Zone (Eco Lab 3), with visits to our reading and rooftop gardens. We’ll also delve into the long history of environmental justice in Greenpoint. No registration necessary.

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.

Aviva and Friends Presents: Bilingual Birdies at Time Out Market | DUMBO

Tuesday, April 22 | 10-11am | Registration will open 72 hours in advance

¡Hola, hola! ¿Cómo estás? Get ready to sing, dance, jump, shake, laugh, march, run, freeze, tap, smile, and have the most fun ever en español with Bilingual Birdies! Families go on a joyful adventure with songs, dance, and puppetry, to learn new words in Spanish while they’re having a blast in this 45-minute live music interactive experience. Whether you know a bit of Spanish already or are completely new to the language, this is the perfect way to celebrate diversity and embrace Latin American cultures! The session is led in English and Spanish and all are welcome. Bilingual Birdies has been rocking the early childhood world in NYC since 2006 and we can’t wait for your family to join this upcoming fiesta! This program will be on the 5th floor event space.

Stomp, Clap and Sing with Bilingual Birdies Duo Concert in Spanish & English at Central Library | Prospect Heights

Tuesday, April 22 | 10:30-11:30am

¡Hola, hola! ¿Cómo estás? Get ready to sing, dance, jump, shake, laugh, march, run, freeze, tap, smile, and have the most fun ever en español with Bilingual Birdies! Families go on a joyful adventure with songs, dance, and puppetry, to learn new words in Spanish while they’re having a blast in this 45-minute live music interactive experience. Whether you know a bit of Spanish already or are completely new to the language, this is the perfect way to celebrate diversity and embrace Latin American cultures! The session is led in English and Spanish and all are welcome. Bilingual Birdies has been rocking the early childhood world in NYC since 2006 and we can’t wait for your family to join this upcoming fiesta!

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.

Grab & Go Craft: Celebration of Earth Day at TALeA | Williamsburg

Tuesday, April 22 | 11:00am-3:45pm

Earth Day is celebrated worldwide and commemorates how important it is for us to protect Mother Earth. It is a great opportunity to talk to kids about the Earth and caring for the world around them. The best way to protect our planet Earth is to follow the RRR idea – Reuse, Reduce, and Recycle! This week, we create a project in celebration of Earth Day using recycled materials like crayons, construction paper and paper plates!

Earth Day at Sure We Can | Bushwick

Tuesday, April 22 | 11am-4pm | RSVP here

Join us at Sure We Can and show some love this Earth Day! We will have a street clean-up, garden planting, and recycle sorting. From 11 am-1 pm we’ll do a street clean up in the surrounding neighborhood. After an hour break for lunch, from 2-4 pm, we’ll do some seed planting for the Sure We Can garden (where we grow produce to give to our community members), and bottle and can recycle sorting to support our recycling operations. Volunteers are welcome to join for the morning, the afternoon, or both!

Fourth Trimester Support Group at The Canopy | Williamsburg

Tuesday, April 22 | 12:30-1:30pm | Register here

Our weekly postpartum support group offers a safe and welcoming space for new parents to share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs. This free group provides emotional support, practical tips, and valuable resources to help navigate the physical and emotional journey after childbirth. Our Fourth Trimester Support Group is here to uplift you through your unique postpartum experience, offering community and connection. This class is being held exclusively at Canopy in our private classroom and is free for both members and non-members to attend. Come as you are, and feel free to bring your newborn or come by solo.

Celebrate Earth Day in Red Hook | Red Hook

Tuesday, April 22 | 3-5pm | RSVP: volunteer@reticenter.org

We welcome you to RETI Center’s Earth Day in Red Hook! We will travel throughout Red Hook celebrating Earth Day starting at Red Hook Initiative and ending at RETI Center. Various activities will celebrate the four elements of our planet: Earth, Wind, Fire and Water. All ages are welcome!

Climate Justice Series: Pollinator Puppet-Making Workshop for Kids with Esther Crow at Central Library | Prospect Heights

Tuesday, April 22 | 3:30-4:15pm | Ages 4-8

In this workshop, Esther and her puppet, Bernie the Bee, will assist kids in creating bee, bat, and butterfly puppets and will teach about how these creatures pollinate many of the fruits and vegetables we eat, and how important they are to maintaining healthy ecosystems worldwide. Families are encouraged to bring recycled toilet paper and paper towel rolls for the base of the puppets, and any other recycled/upcycled materials such as colored paper, fabric scraps, beads, sequins, pipe cleaners, etc… Some materials will also be provided. Kids will be encouraged to name their puppets and give them voices and personalities. This program is for kids ages 4-8; parents may need to assist younger children. Check out this Puppet Promo Reel to see examples of puppets made from recycled materials.

Children’s Zumba Class at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights

Tuesday, April 22 | 3:30-4:30pm

Join us for dancing fun in the multipurpose room! Zumba Kids classes are rockin’, high-energy dance parties packed with kid-friendly routines. We break down steps, add games, activities and cultural exploration elements into the class structure. Helps develop a healthy lifestyle and incorporate fitness as a natural part of children’s lives. For all ages. No registration required.

Red Hook’s Earth Community Clean Up | Red Hook

Tuesday, April 22 | 3:30-6:00pm

Join for a community clean up in Red Hook: tree care and wild flower seeding along Lorraine Street!

Jack and Friends Earth Day: Hopalong Andrew at Park Slope Library | Park Slope

Tuesday, April 22 | 4:00-4:45pm | Registration will open 24 hours in advance

Join us to celebrate Earth Day at Jack and Friends Earth Day: Hopalong Andrew! Hopalong Andrew is an American Western and Folk music singer and humorist who revisions classic cowboy and folk songs to playfully reflect city life for urban cowpokes. In the case of inclement weather, the program will be moved to our auditorium and only those registered will be admitted entry. This program will have registration that will open 24 hours before the program begins. Please only one registration per family.

Climate Justice Storytime at Adams Street Library | DUMBO

Tuesday, April 22 | 4:30-5:15pm

A special storytime that celebrates our earth and stay for a craft to make Your own bracelet craft from recycled material!

Climate Justice Storytime and Craft at Sunset Park Library | Sunset Park

Tuesday, April 22 | 4:30-5:30pm | Ages 3-10

Join us for a climate justice themed storytime and related craft. This will be a special storytime that celebrates our earth and shares simple things kids can do to help the environment. Parents and caregivers will receive age-appropriate tips and strategies for discussing the climate crisis with kids.

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.

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.

Wednesdays | 4-5pm | Grades 4-12

Take a midweek break with Adams Street Library with our 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.

Celebrate Earth Month at IKEA Brooklyn | Red Hook

Wednesday, April 23 | 6-7pm

Join us all month long in April for exciting and educational sustainability events and plant-based food sampling! On April 23, join for an As-Is Workshop. Find out how to make the most of IKEA’s As-Is section. IKEA Family members who check in will be entered to win a $25 IKEA gift card to use on your next As-Is purchase.

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.

Stroller Walk | Prospect Park

Thursdays | 10am-12pm | RSVP here

Calling all parents and caregivers with children! Join a Prospect Park Alliance Naturalist at the Prospect Park Audubon Center for a leisurely stroll along Prospect Park’s waterways. Embrace the sound of streams and songs of birds. Enjoy fragrant flowers and explore the towering trees of Brooklyn’s Backyard. Please note that this walk leaves promptly at 10 am from the Prospect Park Audubon Center. Prospect Park Stroller Walks are held on Thursdays from April–May from 10 am–12 pm.

Stomp, Clap, and Sing with Corey! at Clinton Hill Library | Clinton Hill

Thursday, April 24 | 11am-12pm | Ages 0-6

Music With Corey is a fun, immersive, educational music experience curated by renowned kids music instructor, Corey J. Feldman. We will freeze dance, we’ll play the guessing game, and we’ll even do some magic! Corey’s music performances are perfect for kids ages 0-6+ with familiar songs, family-friendly covers, and a host of originals (find his album on spotify!). Corey does classes, pods, lessons and parties, but it’s always a party when you join Music With Corey.

Community Access Thursdays at Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Crown Heights

Thursdays | 2-5pm | Reserve here

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. Plus, check out Animal Encounters: say hello to BCM’s live animals at this program led by our expert animal maintainers! Get a personal introduction to some of BCM’s most fascinating creatures, including turtles, lizards, snakes, and more. This program takes place during Community Access Thursdays and repeats twice, first from 3:00-3:20pm and again from 3:45-4:05pm.

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.

Climate Justice Storytime and Craft at Central Library | Prospect Heights 

Thursday, April 24 | 3:30-4:15pm | Ages 3-10

Join us for a climate justice themed storytime and related craft. This will be a special storytime that celebrates our earth and shares simple things kids can do to help the environment. Parents and caregivers will receive age-appropriate tips and strategies for discussing the climate crisis with kids.

After School Movie: Peter Rabbit at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights

Thursday, April 24 | 3:30-4:15pm | Ages 5+

After School Movie at Brooklyn Heights Library! For kids ages 5 and up. This week’s movie: Peter Rabbit (2018), rated PG. Run time: 1 hour and 30 minutes. No registration required; attendance limited by room capacity.

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.

Brooklyn Poetry Slam at the Brooklyn Museum | Prospect Heights

Thursday, April 24 | 7-9pm | Register here | Pay-what-you-can

Amplify the voices of Brooklyn at a series of pay-what-you-can slams, presented by poets and cofounders Mahogany L. Brown and DJ Jive Poetic. Come listen to poets, or arrive early to sign up if you’d like to join the slam (limited availability).

Growing Together: Arbor Day Tree Planting at Green-Wood Cemetery | South Slope

Friday, April 25 | 10am-12pm | FREE, donations accepted | Registration required

Celebrate Arbor Day at Green-Wood! Join us for a morning of environmental stewardship and community as we plant trees together, helping to create a greener future. Bring your family and friends to learn about the vital role trees play in our ecosystem while contributing to the beautification of our neighborhood. Meet us at the Sunset Park Entrance (35th Street and Fourth Avenue), where Green-Wood’s expert horticulturists and educators will guide you in planting trees and sharing their knowledge. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a lasting impact! Free. Registration required. Please consider a $10 donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs throughout the year.

NYU Tandon School of Engineering Research Excellence Exhibition | Downtown Brooklyn

Friday, April 25 | 1-4pm | RSVP here

Ready to make an impact? The Tandon Research Excellence Exhibit is your chance to see how Tandon students and faculty are pushing the boundaries of engineering and applied sciences — and how you can be part of it! This year’s Exhibit showcases projects that connect to Tandon’s areas of research excellence, from AI and robotics to sustainability and biomedical engineering. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, potential research opportunities, or just some seriously cool science in action, this is the place to be. The event is free and open to the public — don’t miss your chance to explore, connect, and start your research journey!

Stomp, Clap, and Sing with Louie Miranda at Red Hook Interim Library | Red Hook

Friday, April 25 | 3:30-4:15pm

Louie Miranda has been dazzling the hearts of children, parents & teachers everywhere he goes. He is unique, original & loved by an ever-growing population across the country! He has played with numerous ensembles performing music in a wide variety of styles.  Come to Red Hook to enjoy a free live performance by Louie with your little ones. Please note that stroller parking may be limited, and that Red Hook’s temporary branch does not have a public restroom or diaper changing facilities.

Live Music with Suzi Shelton: An Aviva and Friends Event at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights

Friday, April 25 | 3:30-4:30pm

Suzi Shelton is a multi-award winning singer/songwriter based in Brooklyn, NY who has been recognized as a voice in indie family music for more than two decades. She has four solo albums under her belt, and produces a popular weekly livestream show on her Facebook and YouTube Channels called “Sing with Suzi – a joyful show for little kids” featuring a diverse array of special guests that The New York Times declared as “a life-saver for parents during these challenging times at home.”

Family Movie Night: The Lorax at Park Slope Library | Park Slope

Friday, April 25 | 3:30-5:30pm | Registration will open 24 hours in advance

Welcome to the Park Slope Library! Come and join us as we watch The Lorax and celebrate Arbor Day & a belated Earth Day! In a land where real vegetation is rare, a young boy seeks to impress his pretty neighbor by getting a tree. But in the process, he encounters the Lorax, a cantankerous yet endearing creature intent on preserving the forest. Rated PG, 94 minute runtime, all ages are welcome. This program will have registration that will open 24 hours before the program begins. Please only one registration per family.

Serve at Next Step Community Church Food Pantry | Boerum Hill

Saturdays | 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.

Earth Day Poetry & Play at Brooklyn Poets | Brooklyn Heights

Saturday, April 26 | 9:00-10:30am | Ages 8-11

Poetry & Play is a free series that takes place on the last Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Each session will be inspired by a new theme and consist of a variety of fun poetry games and mini lessons, introducing children to a myriad of poetic techniques and encouraging play through poetry. The lessons will be most suitable for children ages 8-11, but we will have additional activities available for younger ages. On April 26, the theme is Earth Day! Join us to dive into exciting poetry prompts and poems inspired by Earth Day! Materials will be provided.

Earth Day at McGolrick Park | Greenpoint

Saturday, April 26 | 9am-1pm

Join Friends of McGolrick and our partners for our Earth Day Festival on April 26!  The lineup includes:

• 9am | McGolrick Bird Club & City Nature Challenge kicks off with spot-that-species bingo. Magnifying glass giveaway while supplies last!
• 9:30am | McGolrick Art Club Plein Air session with Sebastian Deregibu
• 10am | Park cleanup (tools provided), plant and book swap (one bag of donated books per person). Plus composting with North BK Compost and Big Reuse!
• 10:30am | Children’s story time with Greenpoint Public Library and yarn circle!
• 11am | City of Nature Challenge Walk in McGolrick Park, kids’ recyclable art project with local artist Emily Hwu, kids’ clothing swap (please bring gently used and clean clothing sorted by size), and bilingual Earth Day walk in English and Polish in collaboration with Greenpoint Public Library for the City Nature Challenge

Brooklyn Volunteer Day | Various Locations

Saturday, April 26 | 9am-4pm | Sign up for projects here

Join Brooklyn Org and our community partners across the borough at multiple family-friendly volunteer sites throughout the day. You’ll get to learn about the day-to-day work of these amazing Brooklyn nonprofits and lend a helping hand. As a bonus, all volunteers will receive a complimentary Brooklyn Org t-shirt! Registration for the Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day is powered by our partners at The Service Collective.

Hackathon at District 13 STEM Center | Brooklyn Heights

Saturday, April 26 | 9am-5pm | Register here

Hackathon offers a unique opportunity for children to immerse themselves in the world of technology and coding. Your child can unleash their creativity and innovation at a fun-filled event where young minds can explore the exciting world of tech. They can create their own apps and engage in exciting coding challenges to win fantastic prizes. All skill levels are welcome, including beginners! The event will take place at the District 13 STEM Center, located at 1 Clinton Street. There will be free breakfast and lunch. Need a ride? Free transportation from Bedford Stuyvesant is available! Bus Transportation form here, and Release Form here.

Earth Week Brooklyn Family Stroll & Roll at McCarren Park | Williamsburg

Saturday, April 26 | 9:45-11:30am | RSVP here

Join us for a refreshing Brooklyn Stroll in celebration of Earth Day! Hosted in partnership with The Mommy Archives, this family-friendly gathering is a chance to connect with nature, fellow parents , and our local community—all while enjoying a mindful morning walk. Whether you’re pregnant, babywearing or pushing a double stroller, you’re welcome—we’ll keep the pace gentle and enjoyable! Before the walk, there will be coffee and snacks, hosted by Magnetic Me. This Earth Day, let’s take a moment to slow down, breathe deep, and celebrate the beauty around us—together. Bring your stroller, a friend, or just yourself!

Healthy Kids Day | All Brooklyn YMCA Locations

Saturday, April 26 | 10am

Healthy Kids Day is the YMCA’s national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids and families. For over 30 years, YMCAs and their communities host free community events aimed to inspire kids and families to keep their minds and bodies active throughout the summer months and beyond. Join us at the YMCA Brooklyn branches for Healthy Kids Day 2025 on Saturday, April 26 beginning at 10am. Enjoy family games, activities, fitness, crafts, giveaways and more! Interested in Summer Day Camp? It is also our largest Summer Camp Open House of the season! Come learn about Y camps, meet our staff, and take a tour of our facilities. Register and pay for camp by 4/26 and get our early bird discount! FREE and open to the public. All are welcome! Bed-Stuy YMCA ‧ Coney Island YMCA ‧ Dodge YMCA ‧ Flatbush YMCA ‧ Greenpoint YMCA ‧ North Brooklyn YMCA ‧ Park Slope Armory YMCA ‧ Prospect Park YMCA

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.

Brooklyn Greenway Initiative Earth Day Celebration Volunteer Event at Naval Cemetery Landscape | Williamsburg

Saturday, April 26 | 10:00am-12:30pm | Register here

Keeping the Greenway clean and green isn’t easy, but with your help, together we can keep the Greenway litter-free and enjoyable for all! We’re excited to welcome the public to join BGI staff and gardeners to steward the Naval Cemetery Landscape and adjacent Greenway. Join Brooklyn Greenway Initiative for our Earth Month Celebration Volunteer event! Learn more here!

Pixie Pods Open House Party at Atlantic Terminal Mall | Downtown Brooklyn

Saturday, April 26 | 10am-2pm

Join us for a magical afternoon at our newest location! There will be a free Hip-Hop class for ages 3+, face painting, live magic show, toy-filled free-play zone, light refreshments and kid-friendly snacks, special discounts on summer camp—only available at the event! Meet Pixie Pods’ owner/founder and our amazing team of instructors! Whether you’re a longtime Pixie or brand new, we’d love to dance, play, and celebrate with you!

Earth Day Spring Civic Sweep at the Old Stone House | Park Slope

Saturday, April 26 | 10am-2pm | RSVP here

The Park Slope Civic Council will be hosting its annual Earth Day Spring Civic Sweep in front of the Old Stone House on 5th Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets. Please join us for a day of neighborhood cleanup, litter pick-up, tree bed care information, and learning about the Civic Council, too! We will also have e-waste recycling with the Lower East Side Ecology Center. This all-ages event will include live music and a kids’ art project from 10am-12pm. Join us in a community effort to make Park Slope cleaner & greener! We are also collecting donations for Camp Friendship, which distributes food each week to over 500 households in need, including food deliveries to homebound seniors.

Car-Free Earth Day at Berry Street & South 4th Street | Williamsburg

Saturday April 26 | 10am-3pm | RSVP here

Celebrate Car-Free Earth Day with us on Saturday, April 26, rain or shine! We’ll be on Berry St & South 4th St from 10am-3pm for hours of free programming to kick off our Open Streets season. Meet community groups, play games, learn, and make a greener North Brooklyn with us! There will be a yoga class run by Artful Souls & Wellness, pilates from East River Pilates, and dance from @leimayfoundation, as well as a nature-inspired performance from @time_lapse_dance. Joining us on the streets will be some local friendly faces, including @skateyogi, @nonbkpipeline, @friendsofhaitiny, and a planter fundraiser sale by one of our very own volunteers! We’ll also have our @streetlab station to stop and get creative on our street. Come out and join us!

EarthFest at Artshack | Bed Stuy

Saturday, April 26 | 10am-4pm

This year, we pay homage to the bees! Join us all day, rain or shine, for clay & art activities; a huge clothing swap & “stooping;” composting, mending, & fix-it workshops; local vendors and organizations; yoga; spring cleaning ceramic sidewalk sale; ice cream and more!

K–5 Poetry Workshop at Poetry Society of America | Boerum Hill

Saturday, April 26 | 10:30-11:15am | $5

Join us at the Poetry Society for a Saturday poetry workshop geared toward children grades K–5 designed by teaching poet Asiya Wadud and led by a cohort of experienced K–5 educators.

Natural Dyes: Family Earth Day at Greenpoint Library | Greenpoint

Saturday, April 26 | 10:30am-12:30pm

Join us for a family friendly natural dye workshop. Come learn about the plants and veggies that can change the color of fabric and why. No registration; 12 spots available, come early, space is limited.

Indie Bookstore Day Storytime at Books Are Magic with Greg Pizzoli: Earl & Worm | Cobble Hill

Saturday, April 26 | 11:00-11:30am | RSVP here

This sweet, giggle-inducing early reader kicks off a brand-new series featuring two unlikely friends in the tradition of Frog and Toad, from the beloved Geisel Award-winning author of The Watermelon Seed. Earl and Worm have been friends for a very, very long time, but their friendship had a rocky start. Earl is a happy go-lucky bird who plays saxophone to his plants because they love music in the morning. His neighbor Worm, on the other hand…well, Worm is the exact opposite. She would rather read in silence.How will these very different neighbors become the very best of friends? With some sweet lemonade, the right shade of paint, and an unfinished poem, and most of all, sharing a little bit about themselves.

Indie Bookstore Day Storytime at Books Are Magic with Elisha Cooper: Here Is a Book | Cobble Hill

Saturday, April 26 | 11:30am-12:00pm | RSVP here

A love letter to books, showing how many elements and people contribute to making something beautiful, from Caldecott honoree Elisha Cooper.In this poetic and beautifully illustrated ode to creativity and the process of making books, Caldecott honoree Elisha Cooper takes readers on a journey showing how words and art move from one person to another. From writer to reader, and everyone who contributes in between: Here is a book, made with love.

Free ArtMaking Workshop for Kids at City Point | Downtown Brooklyn

Saturday, April 26 | 11am-12:30pm | Ages 8-13 | Register here

Young BKLYN: Art in Motion is a workshop series presented by Brooklyn Org and City Point to honor 125 years of the Brooklyn Children’s Museum through creativity, movement, and artistic expression. Participants will learn acrylic pour techniques such as color mixing, pouring, tilting, and layering to create beautiful marbled patterns and abstract compositions. The FREE hands-on art workshops for young artists ages 8-13 will take place on 4 dates in April and May, each artist is eligible to register for one workshop only. All materials at the workshops will be provided, and light refreshments will be available. Parents and guardians are welcome to stay and enjoy the creative atmosphere but can also drop off their child. Space is limited and your RSVP is a commitment to attend. Learn more here!

Earth Day Festival | Brooklyn Bridge Park

Saturday, April 26 | 11am-2pm

Join us on Saturday, April 26 at Emily Warren Roebling Plaza for our Earth Day Celebration! From 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, enjoy a variety of fun and educational activities led by community partners and the Conservancy’s Environmental Education Center. Highlights include:

• E-Waste Collection | Responsibly dispose of electronic waste at the collection point hosted by the Lower East Side Ecology Center (starts at 10:00 AM; rain or shine).
• Eco-Art Project | Contribute to a community art installation by upcycling plastic pollution collected from our park’s shorelines.​
• Interactive Exhibits | Engage with organizations like Earth Matters and Climate Families NYC to learn about environmental initiatives.​
• Live Performance | Enjoy eco-themed entertainment by Hila the Earth.​
• Looking for more? Join our walk-up Coastal Cleanup at Pier 4 Beach, or take part in City Nature Challenge Bioblitz.

Celebrate Earth Day at Pacific Bears Community Garden | Fort Greene

Saturday, April 26 | 11am-3pm | RSVP here

Join us on Saturday April 26th at the garden to celebrate Earth Day! We will have a packed day with electronics recycling, book and seed swap, poetry workshop and reading, food showcases and more! There will also be live music!

RESCHEDULED: Myrtle Avenue Spring Scavenger Hunt | Fort Greene & Clinton Hill

RESCHEDULED for Saturday, May 10 | 11:00am-1:30pm

Note: This event was originally scheduled for Saturday, April 26, but has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 10 due to the forecasted rain. Spring is here and to celebrate we are calling all kid sleuths, detectives, and private eyes to join us for our FREE family-friendly Spring Scavenger Hunt on Myrtle Avenue. Find all 6 animals in storefront windows on Myrtle Avenue (Carlton to Hall), ask the business to stamp your card & return to the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership’s tent at Myrtle & Clinton to WIN a FREE goodie bag filled with candy & prizes. Plus enjoy balloon animals & face painting by Sparkly Faces, free books from Brooklyn Book Bodega, and Girl Scout cookies! Follow us at @myrtleavebklyn for clues to start searching and collecting stamps anytime after April 18 and visit our website to learn more.

CANCELLED: Car-Free Earth Day at Marcy Plaza | Bed Stuy

CANCELLED: Saturday, April 26 | 11am-3pm

Unfortunately, this car-free event has been cancelled due to the rainy forecast.

Downtown Brooklyn Car-Free Earth Day: Moved indoors to City Point | Downtown Brooklyn

Note: This event was originally outdoors in Albee Square, but has been moved indoors to City Point due to the rainy weather.

Saturday April 26 | 11am-3:30pm

Join us for an exciting earth-friendly celebration. There will be workout classes, composting, sustainable art projects, free books, poetry writing, a live DJ, and much more! See the full lineup of activities here.

Boerum Hill Community Gardens Earth Day Weekend Celebration | Boerum Hill

Saturday, April 26 & Sunday, April 27

The community gardens across Boerum Hill will open their doors this weekend for Earth Day fun!

• POSTPONED: Hoyt Street Garden | POSTPONED: Saturday, 1-3pm | This event has been postponed due to the rainy forecast. Stay tuned here for more events the next two months!
• Wyckoff Bond Garden | Saturday, 11am-4pm & Sunday, 11am-3pm | Corner of Wyckoff & Bond | Children’s story time, compost demo, mediation, live music, and a fabric dyeing workshop!
• David Foulke Memorial Garden | Saturday, 12-2pm & Sunday, 12-3pm | 248-250 Bergen Street, near Nevins | Children’s readings and watercolors!
• North Pacific Garden | Saturday, 10am-2pm | 473 Pacific, between 3rd and Nevins | Clean up the garden, plus food and fun!

FAD Market: Earth Month | Brooklyn Heights

Saturday, April 26 & Sunday, April 27 | 11am-6pm

This spring, FAD Market returns to the Great Hall at the Center for Brooklyn History (formerly Brooklyn Historical Society) to celebrate Earth Month with a carefully curated lineup of over 40 sustainable and local makers, designers, and small businesses. Discover a thoughtfully selected mix of handmade jewelry, apparel, skincare, home goods, and artisanal packaged foods, all crafted with sustainability in mind. While you’re there, explore the center’s Trace/s exhibition, the historic Othmer Library, or simply take in the beauty of the Romanesque Revival architecture as well as the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood. For more information, visit www.fadmarket.co.

Car-Free Earth Day at Hoyt Open Streets | Boerum Hill

Saturday April 26 | 12pm-3pm

Join us in our 3rd annual Earth Day Celebration on April 26th, rain or shine! This event kicks off our annual Open Streets programming and street closure on Hoyt Street every weekend through October. Our Open Street hours are as follows: Fridays from 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 am – 11:00 pm. Drop by for live music from Jenny Marie and the Crew and Bubbles & Buoy, clothing mending by Expressive Repair, e-waste drop-off by Walter Recycling, and check out a special art installation by Natalie Wood created just for our community and Hoyt Street. Bonus: free plants!

Spruce up PS8 | Brooklyn Heights

Saturday, April 26 | 12pm-4pm | Sign up here!

It’s spring cleaning time at PS8! Join in to help PS8 tackle some important spring cleaning projects. We will be cleaning out and sprucing up the nurse’s office, including fresh paint on the walls and some simple furniture assembly. We will also be helping to organize an entire classroom of books and supplies, along with some other simple projects on the to-do list!

Arbor Day at the Audubon Center | Prospect Park

Saturday, April 26 | 12-4pm

Enjoy nature games and an exhibit on Brooklyn’s last remaining forest, Prospect Park!

• Discovery Pack | 12–3pm | Come explore nature on your own with our Discovery Packs, a backpack filled with nature activities and exploration tools, perfect for families and kids to interact with the park in a whole new way!
• Nature on the Go, ID a Tree | 2–3pm |Take an in-depth look at the largest organism within Prospect Park (trees) and discover the important role forests play in providing different habitats for the Park’s wildlife. This program leaves promptly at 2 pm.
• Nature’s Helpers | 3–4pm |Did you know that trees help trees? After learning how mulch protects tree roots, spend time spreading wood chips around trees. This program leaves promptly at 3 pm.

Play at The Yard Adventure Playground | Governors Island

Saturdays & Sundays | 12-4pm | Suggested donation of $5/child

The Yard Adventure Playground is open for the season, from 12-4pm every weekend from mid-spring to mid-fall, with a suggested donation of $5/child. Space may be limited. For safety, closed-toe shoes are required to enter The Yard, and don’t forget to sign a waiver before you play!

The Cat in the Hat at Central Library | Prospect Heights

Saturday, April 26 | 1-2pm

From the moment his tall, red-and-white-striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know that The Cat in the Hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat that they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and the craziest of ideas, he is certainly loads of fun. He turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure…but what will mom find when she gets home…?

Volunteer for Earth Day at the KoKo Lot | Greenwood Heights

Saturday, April 26 | 1-4pm | Ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult | FREE, donations accepted

Join us on Saturday, April 26  at the KoKo Lot celebrate Earth Day! You’ll have the opportunity to use tools to help us take apart old projects, update the garden, clean and organize the space, and more! All ages are welcome, but waivers are required for anyone under 18. And any volunteers 12 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult.This is a great opportunity for curious neighbors and the families of KoKo kids to get acquainted with the Lot, our programming, our tools, and some of our team!

DUMBO Open Studios 2025 | DUMBO & Vinegar Hill

Saturday, April 26 & Sunday, April 27 | 1-6pm | RSVP here

Visitors will see work from artists who have worked in DUMBO and Vinegar Hill for decades, as well as those participating in artists residency programs. Neighborhood cultural powerhouses will also host open houses, extended hours, and special events. Free and open to the public; no ticket required to attend. RSVP here let us know you’re coming!

Bargemusic at The Boathouse at Pier 5 | Brooklyn Bridge Park

Saturday, April 26 & Sunday, April 27 | Performances at 2pm & 4pm

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! On Saturday, April 26 & Sunday, April 27, join for works by Bach, Beethoven, and Dvorak with Mark Peskanov, violin; Nicholas Tzavaras, cello; Rita Sloan, piano.

Red Hook Rampage Skate Jam at Harold Ickes Skate Park | Red Hook

Saturday, April 26 | 2pm

Come watch this all ages and skills contest at Harold Ickes Skate Park, presented by Empire Skate. There will be free food and beverages!

Earth Day Festival at Marsha P. Johnson State Park | Williamsburg

Saturday, April 26 | 2-4pm | RSVP here

Support vital greenspaces in the city like our park! Join us for a clean-up and create some eco-friendly crafts at this Earth Day themed event! All children must be accompanies by an adult. All program material will be provided during this FREE event.

Green-Wood’s Green Adventure For Families | Green-Wood Cemetery

Sunday, April 27 | 10am-1pm | Registration recommended

Join Green-Wood Cemetery for a day of family-friendly nature adventures! Expert naturalists will be leading walks to collect data on birds, insects, fungi, and plants at the Cemetery for the City Nature Challenge, where people in cities across the world join together to find and identify as many species of wildlife as possible. To participate, all you need is a smart phone with a camera and an iNaturalist account and we’ll help you photograph wildlife at Green-Wood! Genspace, New York’s community bio lab, will bring the fun of science exploration through interactive performances. And so much more! New activities will be added soon, so check back for updates or sign up for our email list to be the first to know!

Books Are Magic Storytime with Emily Arrow: Dear Bookstore | Brooklyn Heights

Sunday, April 27 | 11:00-11:30am | RSVP here

A picture-book love letter to bookstores, inspired by a song from award-winning children’s songwriter and ukulele player Emily Arrow. For one little girl, the local bookstore is not only the beginning of her reading journey, it’s a world that’s always there for her—one that allows her imagination to soar, provides any answers she needs, and sparks her curiosity. It’s a place of wishes and dreams, where everybody and every book fits in. There’s always someone there who is happy to see her and help find her next exciting chapter. With cozy, fanciful illustrations by Geneviève Godbout and based on musician Emily Arrow’s song of the same name, Dear Bookstore is an ode to bookstores, the people who love them, and the books that fill them with magic.

Rescheduled: Earth Day Festival | Fort Greene Park

RESCHEDULED: Sunday, April 27 | 11am-2pm | RSVP here

Note: Due to predicted rain on Saturday, April 26, this event was moved to Sunday, April 27, from 11am-2pm! Spend a fun, family-friendly day in Fort Greene Park celebrating and caring for the earth. The festival features crafts, games, workshops, and sustainable swaps for all ages. Stay tuned for a full schedule of events here!

Invent & Imagine Earth Day Celebration at Atlantic Terminal | Downtown Brooklyn

Sunday, April 27 | 12-3pm

This Earth Day event at Atlantic Terminal will celebrate our planet and spark creativity in the name of sustainability! Build new inventions using recycled and found materials with KoKo NYC and get free books with at Brooklyn Book Bodega’s sustainable book giveaway.

Earth Love Fest Block Party with House of Yes | Bushwick

Sunday, April 27 | 12-6pm | RSVP here

Join us for EARTH LOVE FEST, our 6th annual celebration of daytime dance party magic, sustainability workshops, and inspiration for eco-action! Free all day, all ages welcome!  The celebration will take place both indoors and outdoors. Earth Love Fest brings together creators, artists, performers, speakers, climate experts, ocean conservationists, sustainable designers, and more to share knowledge, open hearts and inspire action to save our environment. Green your life. Move to the grooves for sustainability. Get inspired & fall in love with our planet all over again.

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!

 

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Updated: April 26, 2025.