Spring has sprung, and Brooklyn is bursting with free, family-friendly events this week! There’s no shortage of outdoor activities, from Tot Time at Marsha P. Johnson State Park to Stroller Walks in Prospect Park, the Young Naturalists program in Fort Greene Park, and playtime at The Yard adventure playground on Governors Island. Easter is also just around the corner, bringing a variety of egg hunts and opportunities to meet the Easter Bunny. And with Earth Day approaching, kids and teens can help out with park cleanups at spots like Prospect Park and Bushwick Inlet Park in Williamsburg.
Author Storytime with Vera Ahiyya: Getting Ready For Kindergarten at Central Library | Prospect Heights
Monday, April 7 | 3:30-4:30pm
Join author and early childhood educator Vera Ahiyya for a very special Author Storytime! Vera will share books from her Getting Ready Series, including Getting Ready For Kindergarten! Vera will share her story, her books, and an activity. We will have limited signed copies of her book to give away, so registration is recommended.
Craft Pop-Up: Design Your Own Bookmark at Adams Street Library | DUMBO
Monday, April 7 | 3:30-5:30pm | Grade 3 and up
Celebrate National Library Week by designing your own bookmark! Drop in during the time listed to draw your own comic strip bookmark or design using upcycled materials. We’ll even laminate it for you. Recommended for Grades 3 and up.
Free Admission Days @ Pier 2 Roller Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
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 $8 per person.
[BLEEP]: A Play About Cen$*r$h!p at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Monday, April 7 | 5:30-8:00pm | Ages 11+ | Register here
Are gay penguins in a children’s book “appropriate” for a kindergarten classroom? What, and who, gets to be a part of the history of the United States? Through a series of interactive theatrical vignettes and embodied discussions, [BLEEP]: A Play About Censorsh** investigates how censorship shows up in the American education system while taking a look at the effect it has on our personal lives and the world at large. Where is censorship happening? Why is it happening? Who gets to draw the line and why? Where would you draw the line? [BLEEP] takes a hard look at the topic of censorship in a captivating, exciting, and often silly way, allowing participants to grapple with these tough questions through the joy of theatre. Doors open at 5:30 pm and the show begins at 6 pm. Snacks and drinks will be served after the performance. Registration is not required but is recommended. This program is for tweens, teens and young adults over the age of 11.
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.
Stomp, Clap and Sing with Mr. Patrick at Central Library | Prospect Heights
Tuesday, April 8 | 10:30-11:30am
Get ready to stomp, clap and sign with Mr. Patrick and his buddy Mr. Mikey as they present a FUN-tabulous, family-friendly fiesta, featuring live music, laughter, dancing and all sorts of silliness. Fun is guaranteed!
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!
Tot Time at Marsha P. Johnson State Park | Williamsburg
Tuesday, April 8 | 11am | Ages 2-5
Join park educators for Tot Time Tuesday at Hendrix Creek Patio on April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th from 11am to 12:30pm! Learn about nature with FREE toddler-friendly crafts and activities, storytime at 11:30am, and a short hike at 12pm. This event is catered towards children aged 2 through 5, but all ages are welcome. All children must be accompanied by a guardian for the duration of the event. No registration required! If event is “sold out”, please feel free to still show up. Crafts while supplies last. There is not an indoor space at this event. It will take place entirely outdoors.
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.
Fourth Trimester Support Group at The Canopy | Williamsburg
Tuesday, April 8 | 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.
City’s First Reader’s Month Storytime at Park Slope Library | Park Slope
Tuesday, April 8 | 1:30-2:15pm | Ages 0-5 | Registration will open 24 hours in advance
Come and join us for a bilingual storytime feturing songs, fingerplays, stories, and more! This program is designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. Join us for 15 minutes afterwards for tummy time and socialization! We’ll also explolre objects from the Brooklyn Children’s Museum in our Museum-On-the-Go Case: Beautiful Us! Online registration is required and will be open 24 hours before the event. You must be registered to enter. We do not allow walk-ins. Late entry will not be permitted beyond a ten-minute grace period.
Preschool Storytime: Freedom to Read at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Tuesday, April 8 | 3:30-4:00pm | Ages 3-5 | Registration will open 48 hours in advance
Join us for a special edition of preschool storytime in honor of National Library Week! We will be celebrating every child’s freedom to read by sharing books that have been banned or challenged around the country. For ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Registration is required for attendance and opens 48 hours in advance. There is no waiting list at this time. Please be on time — doors will close after a 10 minute grace period.
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.
Musical Storytime with Jono Songs at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church | Carroll Gardens
Wednesdays | 10:45-11:20am
Join Jono Songs, nationally touring musical songwriter for kids, for an interactive storytime and concert, full of family-friendly tunes! We’ll move, groove, and sing together, from the classics to new songs that will surely become favorites. We’ll share some favorite folktales from around the world, and introduce books in each session too. Fun with the whole family!
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.
Spring Drop-in Days: Choose Your Own Adventure at the KoKo Lot | South Slope
Wednesday, April 9 | 3:30-5:00pm | Ages 5-12 | Register here
Have you and your kids been curious about the KoKo Lot? Join us for Spring Drop-in Afternoons at the KoKo Lot! This is the perfect opportunity to experience being at the KoKo Lot at your own pace. In April 2025, we will host two Choose Your Own Adventure: Mixed Ages Drop-in Days at the KoKo Lot. Interacting with various spaces on the KoKo Lot, kids will mix and match the materials on-hand (wood, textiles, etc.) to bring their imaginations to life! Learn more here.
Kids Create: National Library Week at Park Slope Library | Park Slope
Wednesday, April 9 | 3:30-4:15pm | Ages 6+ | Registration will open 24 hours in advance
Come into the Park Slope Library and create a take-home craft with us! The craft will change each week, so continue to stop by to see what we’re making! Today we are celebrating National Library week! For kids 6 and up. Younger children (4 and up) are welcome when accompanied by an adult to help.
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.
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 | Propsect 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.
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. Plus, don’t miss Animal Encounters, where animal maintainers will bring out turtles, lizards, snakes, and more. This program 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.
After School Movie: Wall-E at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Thursday, April 10 | 3:30-5:00pm | Ages 5+
After School Movie at Brooklyn Heights Library! For kids ages 5 and up. This week’s movie: “Wall-E” (2008). G. Run time: 1 hour and 38 minutes. No registration required; attendance limited by room capacity
Craft Pop-up: Design Your Own Bookmark at Adams Street Library | DUMBO
Thursday, April 10 | 3:30-5:30pm | Grade 3 and up
Celebrate National Library Week by designing your own bookmark! Drop in during the time listed to draw your own comic strip bookmark or design using upcycled materials. We’ll even laminate it for you. Recommended for Grades 3 and up.
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.
Art Exhibition by CJ Hendry: Keff Joons | DUMBO
April 11–20 | 10am-5pm
Artist CJ Hendry, who is also a local Brooklyn mom and owner of the popular Space Club play spaces, will have an exhibition of her Jeff Koons inspired balloon sculptures in DUMBO, at 50 Gold Street.
Storytime at Jane’s Carousel | DUMBO
Friday, April 11 | 10:15-10:45am
Join the Adam’s Street children’s librarian at Jane’s Carousel for Storytime’s in March and April! We will be singing songs, learning rhymes and reading books together. Storytime will take place before the carousel is open from 10:15-10:45am. No registration, but there will be a capacity limit.
Write Your Own Graphic Novel Workshop at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Friday, April 11 | 3:30-4:30pm | Ages 7-12
Have you ever dreamed of writing your very own graphic novel? You’ve come to the right place! Led by professional graphic novelist Nick Forker, this workshop will teach the basics of cartooning in a fun filled hour of art and storytelling. This workshop is for children ages 7 to 12. Registration is not required.
NYU Tandon School of Engineering: Robotics Design Team Presents – Intro to Arduino! at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Friday, April 11 | 4-5pm | Ages 13-18
Hey teens ages 13-18! Join us in the Multipurpose Room downstairs from 4-5 pm today! NYU Tandon School of Engineering will be here to show us how to use Arduinos! All levels are welcomed, and all equipment will be provided. Food, snacks and water will be included.
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.
Tenkara Fishing at White Levy Esplanade | Prospect Park
Saturday, April 12 | 9:00-10:30am | Ages 8+
Learn the art of Tenkara fly fishing in Prospect Park. Try your hand at catching some bluegill, crappie and bass while learning about the freshwater ecology of our ponds and lakes. All equipment will be provided. Recommended for ages 8 and older.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store | Park Slope
Saturday, April 12 | 10am | RSVP by April 7: natasha@blueribbongeneralstore.com
Hop on into Annie’s backyard for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12th. Fun for kids of all ages, this free event starts at 10:00 am & is BYOB (bring your own basket, or purchase one at the shop). This year will be extra special since it’s also the start of Passover! Enjoy crafts and a special story time celebrating both Easter & Passover with @thestorybookmom. RSVP via email by Monday, April 7!
Trinity Grace Church Egg Hunt at Prospect Park Bandshell | Prospect Park
Saturday, April 12 | 10am-12pm
Join your neighbors and friends at our Annual Easter Egg Hunt, complete with a massive egg hunt, games and crafts for kids of all ages (yes, adults too!). This celebration is free of charge and open to the public. All are welcome! The official egg hunt begins at 10:30am. Rain date: Saturday, April 19
Introduction to Birdwatching Outings | Prospect Park
Saturdays | 10am-12pm | 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.
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.
E-Waste Jewelry Crafting at MakerSpace NYC | Sunset Park
Saturday, April 12 | 10am-2pm | RSVP here
In celebration of Earth Day, join Liquid Technology and MakerSpace NYC for a creative and sustainable upcycling event at MakerSpace NYC. Get ready to turn old tech into trendy accessories! This in-person event will be held at the Brooklyn Army Terminal (Building B, Unit 1C). We’ll provide the e-waste, you bring the creativity! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get crafty and eco-friendly! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Steph’s Little Movers Pop-Up Class at The Old Stone House | Park Slope
Saturday, April 12 | 10:30-11:15am | RSVP here
Early Movement and Music Class for Babies,Toddlers and their Grown-Ups! Using songs, dance, and guided play, Steph leads little ones (and their caregivers!) through exercises that focus on language development, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and creative expression to support their growing bodies and brains. Steph’s Little Movers fosters an environment that meets your little ones where they are. Through playful routine and community care, Steph aims to equip your child with the tools they need to build their imagination and lead the way. She can’t wait to sing, laugh, dance, move, and groove with you and your little one!
Arts and Crafts with KEEN at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Saturday, April 12 | 10:30-11:30am
Join an adaptive arts and crafts session sponsored by KEEN! Youth with disabilities and volunteers come together for individualized projects. Projects can range from coloring by numbers, friendship bracelets, and pom-pom, feather, or sticker masterpieces… whatever materials are available to bring your imagination to life! Let’s get creative and have some fun!
Books Are Magic Storytime with Drew Daywalt: Little Freddie Two Pants | Brooklyn Heights
Saturday, April 12 | 11:00-11:30am | RSVP here
A laugh-out-loud funny picture book about a dog who doesn’t know how many pairs of pants to wear (or where to wear them!) by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Day the Crayons Quit. One pair of pants? Two pairs? Three? How many pants should Little Freddie wear? And where should he put them? What about underpants? Where do they go? In a book with text and art that are sure to induce giggles, Drew Daywalt and Lucy Ruth Cummins settle the age-old question: Do a dog’s front legs deserve pants, too?
Oaks Church Brooklyn Easter Egg Hunt in McCarren Park | Williamsburg
Saturday, April 12 | 11am-1pm | Ages 1-12 | Register here by April 9
Join us on April 12 at McCarren Park from 11am-1pm for an Easter Egg Hunt. This is a neighborhood event, so all are welcome! Registration is required. There will be two shifts of egg hunting for kids: Ages 1-6 at 11:15am and ages 7-12 at 12:15pm. Make sure to bring your own bag to collect eggs!
Park Plaza Easter Brunch | Brooklyn Heights
Saturday, April 12 | 11am-2pm
Park Plaza Easter Brunch! Meet the Easter bunny and enjoy our brunch specials!
Park Pitch In: National Volunteer Month | Prospect Park
Saturday, April 12 | 11am-2pm | Ages 14+ | Register here
National Volunteer Month highlights the importance of community service. Join Prospect Park Alliance to celebrate by lending a hand to your park. Volunteers will be painting structures on Center Drive to help beautify Prospect Park. Appropriate for groups, teens ages 14+ and adults.
Smorgasburg | Williamsburg & Prospect Park
Williamsburg | Marsha P. Johnson State Park | Saturdays, 11am-6pm
Prospect Park | Breeze Hill | Sundays, 11am-6pm
Smorgabsurg is back, and will be located at Martha P. Johnson State Park in Williamsburg on Saturdays and Breeze Hill in Prospect Park on Sundays. Enjoy returning favorites like Tasty Darlene’s Trinidadian curry, 2 Girls Cookshop’s Jamaican jerk tacos, Mam’s Cupboard’s Thai-Vietnamese banh mi, plus exciting new arrivals including a French-Senegalese bakery, Dragon beard candy, Guatemalan coffee, Northern Chinese meat pies and much more. Stay tuned for the full lineup! Smorgasburg will be open every weekend from 11am-6pm through the last weekend of October.
Young Naturalists | Fort Greene Park
Saturday, April 12 | 12-1pm | Ages 5-13
Young Naturalists is a youth-led program for kids ages 5-13 to share and grow their knowledge about the world around them using Fort Greene Park as their open lab. Held biweekly from 12-1 p.m., with sessions ranging from bird identification and recycling minigames, to sharing all sorts of knowledge with one another, kids can expect to participate in hands-on activities and experiments and learn from their fellow Young Naturalists. Sessions are free to attend! Simply meet the Youth Leader of the day, at the Visitors Center and enjoy a youth-led session.
PS 118 Community Event at The Old Stone House | Park Slope
Saturday, April 12 | 12-2pm
These FREE mini-events are for everyone in the broader PS118 and Park Slope community. Meet vendors, after-school program leaders, teachers, and parents as they lead in community-building enrichment activities.
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!
Eggstravaganza Concert & Egg Hunt at Crossroads Christian Church | Bay Ridge
Saturday, April 12 | 1-3pm
Come enjoy a fun afternoon on the 79th Street Lawn of Shore Road Park in Bay Ridge! There will be egg hunts for kids ages 10 & under, yard games for adults to play, and a concert hosted by Crossroads Worship. All are welcome! Bring a blanket and invite your friends to join you!
Easter Bunny Meet & Greet at Polish and Slavic Center | Greenpoint
Saturday, April 12 | 1-5pm
The Polish and Slavic Center invites you to an Easter Bunny Meet and Greet! There will be spring games, and Easter egg hunt, a meeting with the Easter bunny, egg decorating, arts and crafts, art workshops, plus face painting and Easter tattoos. There will also be vendors selling Easter decorations, cookies, jewelry, gifts, and more! We invite you to participate in our contest for the Most Beautiful Decorated Easter Egg from 12-1pm. At 4 pm, the winner will be announced!
Earth Day at Berry Street Garden | Williamsburg
Saturday, April 12 | 1-7pm
Come meet and lend a hand to the members of Berry Street Garden! Volunteers will help the gardeners plant seeds and create recycled art. Bring water, snacks, and comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing. Please note that some activities may involve lifting heavy material and moving, bending, and squatting for long periods. Registration is not required. Walk-ins are welcome!
New York Transit Museum Highlights Tour | Boerum Hill
Saturday, April 12 | 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.
Babywearing Dance Fitness Class at Adams Street Library | DUMBO
Saturday, April 12 | 2-3pm | Register here
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. After dancing, join local parents to talk about parent life because it takes a village to raise our kids and the library wants to provide that space! Registration required. 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.
Open House Style Event at Tutu School DUMBO | DUMBO
Saturday, April 12 | 2-4pm | FREE and open to everyone!
We’re inviting our Tutu School dancers, families, the Dumbo community, and the wider Brooklyn community, to our Grand Opening Party! Stop by the studio anytime between 2:00-4:00pm for crafting, snacks, dancing, and fun! Join at 3:00pm for our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony! RSVP not required, but appreciated!
Bargemusic Presents Free Chamber Music Concerts at Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Saturday, April 12 | 4-5pm
Starting this April, Bargemusic will host free chamber music concerts at the Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse. This beautiful venue offers stunning floor-to-ceiling views of the river and lower Manhattan, providing an intimate and acoustically vibrant setting for their performances. On April 12, Adam Tendler performs two seminal minimalist masterpieces for solo piano by Tom Johnson. Seating is first come, first serve, with free admission.
It’s My Park Day at Bushwick Inlet Park | Williamsburg
Sunday, April 13 | 10am-1pm
Come lend a hand weeding, mulching and planting the garden beds in BIP’s 50 Kent Ave section. We have tools and gloves (but bring yours if you have them)! Wear clothes that can get dirty and a bring a water bottle. It’s lots of fun! Meet other garden aficionados, identify plants, discuss best weeding practices. Meet at 50 Kent Ave section (@ N 11th Street) in Williamsburg Brooklyn.
Nature Exploration | Prospect Park
Sunday, April 13 | 10am-1pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance to discover why Prospect Park is an important place for over 250 species of birds. Through fun games, experiments and citizen science projects, learn why warblers are so wonderful.
- Animal Encounter | 11am-12pm | Join Alliance Naturalists in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.
- Bird Walk | 12-1 pm | Did you know 25 types of warblers stop by Prospect Park in Spring? Learn how to identify these cute and colorful birds on a bird walk.
Court Street Fair | Carroll Gardens
Sunday, April 13 | 10am-6pm | Court Street between Union Street and 9th Street
Join for the Court Street Fair, held in Carroll Gardens between Union Street and 9th Street. There will bless food, merchandise, arts and crafts, and kids inflatables.
Rescheduled: Brooklyn Heights Association’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Bake Sale | Brooklyn Heights
UPDATE: Rescheduled for Sunday April 13 | 10:30am | Ages 0-3 at Harry Chapin Playground | Ages 4+ at Pierrepont Playground | FREE
Hosted by the Brooklyn Heights Association, this annual egg hunt is very popular! This year, little bunnies 3 years and younger should report to Harry Chapin playground and children 4 years and older should head to Pierrepont Playground as usual. Families with children in both age groups can choose which hunt to attend. The Egg Hunt begins at 10:30am SHARP! If you miss the eggs, you can still celebrate with our bake sale! Proceeds from the bakesale help fund the egg hunt and many other BHA community activities. Sign up here to contribute baked goods or work a one-hour volunteer shift. We would appreciate as many baked goods and volunteers as possible!
Historic New York: Jackie Robinson’s Brooklyn Legacy | Prospect Park
Sunday, April 13 | 11am-12pm
Join the Urban Park Rangers in a walking tour from Prospect Park to the historic location of Ebbets field. Learn about the roots of baseball in Brooklyn and the significance of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in baseball in April of 1947.
Ari the Sing Along Guy at Randolph’s Lil’ Brunch Club | DUMBO
Sundays, 11am-2pm | April 6–May 18
Randolph is excited to host a new Lil’ Brunch Club on Sundays with a kids menu, cartoons on the TV screens, music for kids, arcade and claw games, a cotton candy robot, play room toys, and a menu and adult beverages for the parents. On Sunday, April 13, Ari the Sing Along Guy will perform for the kids from 12:30-1:30pm!
Pinball at Red Hook Pinball Museum | Red Hook
Sunday, April 13 | 12-5pm
Located in the back of the neighborhood Seaborne is a new wonder: the Red Hook Pinball Museum, with vintage pinball machines from the 1870s-1970s! Come play on Sundays, all ages are welcome until 5pm when the bar usually opens up!
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!
Opening Day at Deno’s Wonder Wheel | Coney Island
Opening Day: Sunday, April 13 | 10am-6pm | FREE admission, first 105 guests ride the Wonder Wheel for FREE! | More ride pricing here
Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park, celebrating its 105th season in Coney Island, will kick off the season on Sunday, April 13 with its 40th Annual “Blessing of the Rides” at 10am. Following the blessing, the first 105 guests riding the iconic Wonder Wheel for free! The amusement park also has many kiddie rides, which will open at 11am, with adult rides opening at 12pm. Deno’s will be open on weekends only through May 18, then daily from May 23 through September 3, and on weekends and holidays from September 6 through October 26.
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Updated: April 10, 2025. Main Image: Brooklyn Heights Association’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Bake Sale.
