This week is busy with the World Cup, Juneteenth, and Father’s Day! Families can also check out a variety of concerts for little ones in Prospect Heights, Park Slope, & Dyker Heights, attend a beloved children’s festival in Crown Heights, celebrate at Youth Pride 2026 in Sunset Park, learn about the Juneberry at Domino Park, watch the Mermaid Parade in Coney Island, go fishing in Brooklyn Bridge Park, and much more! Also do not miss Brooklyn Bridge Parents Kids’ Soccer Village & Watch Party at Brooklyn Commons!
If you are looking for more free ways to watch the World Cup with kids this week, click here!
MONDAY
Library Lab: How Heavy Were the Dinosaurs? | Mill Basin
Monday, June 15th | 4:00pm-5:00pm | Age 6-12
Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math at the Mill Basin Library with fun, free activities that will spark curiosity. During this program, participants will explore the size and weight of dinosaurs.
Free Admission Days at the Pier 2 Roller Skating Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Mondays & Fridays | 3:30pm-6:00pm | FREE admission but skate rental is $8 and skate mate rental is $6
Come to the Pier 2 Roller Skating Rink for some free family fun and exercise. Enjoy the fresh air and gorgeous views as you skate around the rink.
TUESDAY
Stomp, Clap and Sing with Suzi Shelton, Lavender Blues and Friends | Prospect Heights
Tuesday, June 16th | 10:30am-11:30am
It’s a Kindie Pride Party! Join NYC’s own Suzi Shelton, Lavender Blues, and Esther Crow along with Austin’s Strawbitty Yops for a joyful Pride Month celebration at Brooklyn Public Library’s Central Branch. This special concert will share songs of love, acceptance, and joy for the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month, and all year long!
Fútbol Watch Parties | Downtown Brooklyn
Tuesday, June 16th | 2:20pm-8:00pm
Watch France vs. Senegal and Norway vs. Iraq on the big screen while enjoying drinks, lawn games, and giveaways! There will also be a DJ and pop-up beer garden!
World Cup Watch Party at Clarendon: France v. Senegal | Flatbush
Tuesday, June 16th | 3:00pm-5:00pm
Come to the Clarendon Library to watch France v. Senegal in the FIFA World Cup!
Jack and Friends Presents: A Suzi Shelton Summer Residency! | Park Slope
Tuesday, June 16th | 4:00pm-4:45pm
Brooklyn’s favorite, Suzi Shelton, will be singing all summer long at Park Slope Library. Bring your little one to dance, clap, and sing along with Suzi! Suzi Shelton is an award-winning singer/songwriter who brings joy to families. Suzi creates music that is both uplifting and fun, encouraging little ones to sing, dance, and explore the world around them. With 10 albums and multiple singles under her belt, Suzi’s songs are filled with playful melodies and positive messages, making her a beloved figure among families who seek heartwarming and interactive musical experiences.
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
Storytime in the Park | Fort Greene
Wednesdays in May-October | 11:00am
Sing, read, and play with librarians from Walt Whitman Library in Fort Greene Park! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children during this program. For children of all ages and their caregivers. This program will be located at the bottom of the Monument stairs near Myrtle Playground and runs on Wednesdays at 11:ooam-11:45am from May 13th-October 14th.
Juneteenth Celebration | DUMBO
Wednesday, June 17th | 2:00pm-5:00pm
Celebrate Juneteenth at Adams Street Library! They will have snacks, giveaways, and music outside of the library as well as hat painting and bracelet making outside for all ages!
Summer Reading Kickoff With Rolie Polie Guacamole! | Dyker Heights
Wednesday, June 17th | 3:00pm-4:00pm
Brooklyn’s kindie titans Rolie Polie Guacamole have been perfecting their show over the last decade, scooping up several Parents’ Choice awards along the way. Their shows incorporate fun, fresh and smart lyrics in a style appealing to kids and adults alike. They encourage the audience to get up and moving with a high energy show that will rock your guac off! Pick up your Brooklyn Public Library Summer Reading Bag at the Dyker Library after the show! Summer Reading Bags will be available for pickup at the library following the Kickoff and throughout the summer.
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.
Kids’ Soccer Village & Watch Party at Brooklyn Commons | Downtown Brooklyn
Wednesday, June 17th | 3:30pm-6:00pm | RSVP here
Join Brooklyn Bridge Parents to celebrate the World Cup! There will be free public viewing of the England vs. Croatia game, kids activities and crafts, soccer games, Panini World Cup sticker trading and more fun for all ages!
Children’s Book Club: Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell | Greenpoint
Wednesday, June 17th | 3:30pm-4:00pm | Grades 3-6 | Register here
Come to Greenpoint Library for a kid’s book club! Participants will discuss Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell and do some fun activities related to the book. Plan to meet in the rooftop garden, weather permitting!
THURSDAY
Ticker-Tape Parade and City Hall Ceremony to Celebrate Knicks Championship | Manhattan
Thursday, June 18th | Details to be announced
Celebrate the Knicks championship! Details will be announced soon according to Mayor Mamdani.
Tunes & Tales for Babies and Toddlers Celebrating Juneteenth | Crown Heights
Thursday, June 18th | 10:30am-11:00am | Ages 0-5
Join the Brower Park Library to celebrate Juneteenth with a special program by Tammy Hall who will be sharing songs and stories from around the world.
World Cup 2026 Special Father’s Day Watch Event | Bed-Stuy
Thursday, June 18th | 12:00pm-6:30pm
Bring your energy, your team spirit, and your love for the game to the Macon Library. This is a great opportunity to connect with the community, enjoy friendly competition, and celebrate fathers and father figures in a fun and welcoming environment. The Macon Library staff looks forward to seeing you for a day full of soccer, refreshments, and community fun!
Juneteenth Celebration | Brownsville
Thursday, June 18th | 6:00pm-7:00pm
Join Children’s Kwanzaa Village and the Stone Avenue Library for a special Juneteenth celebration.
Thursday, June 18th | 6:00pm-9:00pm
Grab a set of wireless headphones and dance to your own beat! This is a fun party for all ages where you can individually tune-in to the channel of your choice, while dancing with others. Sound Off Experience DJs will curate some amazing music making you want to bust out all your favorite moves. This event is FREE and open to the public. A valid form of I.D. is required to exchange for headphones.
FRIDAY
Juneteenth at Green-Wood | Sunset Park
Friday, June 19th | 10:00am-1:00pm | FREE | Register here
Mark the 161st anniversary of Juneteenth at Green-Wood Cemetery with an afternoon of activities for the whole family and a special talk by Green-Wood’s 2026 History Fellow, Talisha Ward, on her research on the Freedom Lots. Join in to honor the heroes and leaders of Black history buried there!
Celebrate Juneteenth | Crown Heights
Friday, June 19th | 11:00am-3:00pm
Celebrate freedom and Black joy at the Brooklyn Children Museum’s community Juneteenth gathering in Brower Park. Move to live music, create art together, and celebrate at this free event that’s open to all.
Juneteenth Food Festival | Crown Heights
Friday, June 19th | 12:00pm-8:00pm
Come to this gathering that’s part cookout, part block party! Join Black-Owned Brooklyn and Weeksville Heritage Center for their 5th Annual Juneteenth Food Festival, a daylong celebration bringing together 31 Black pop-ups, restaurants and food trucks. Food has been central to Juneteenth since its earliest celebrations in Texas. The Juneteenth Food Festival carries these traditions into a distinctly Brooklyn context: African American, Caribbean, African and Latin American foodways converge — from Southern fried catfish, barbecue ribs and red velvet cake to Nigerian suya, Haitian patties and Puerto Rican vegan pernil — reflecting the borough’s rich Black diaspora.
The 1st Juneteenth Double Dutch Championship | Best-Stuy
Friday, June 19th | 3:00pm-4:00 | FREE | Register here | Bed-Stuy
Get ready to participate in the inaugural Juneteenth Double Dutch Championship at the Herbert Von King Park. This is an intergenerational celebration of movement, rhythm, endurance, and community in the heart of Brooklyn.
SATURDAY
CPR and Safety Training for Dads of Children with Disabilities | Fort Greene
Saturday, June 20th | 10:00am-12:00pm | Register here
Hosted by Uniquely Me Creative Arts (UMCA) and BAM, this empowering Father’s Day community event is designed to train dads and caregivers of children with disabilities in life-saving CPR and practical safety strategies while building confidence, connection, and community support. Participants will engage in hands-on CPR and first aid demonstrations, emergency preparedness guidance, home and community safety tips, and conversations focused on supporting children with disabilities and sensory needs. Fathers will also gain access to valuable community resources in a welcoming, sensory-conscious environment. While dads participate in the training sessions, children will enjoy structured, sensory-focused activities supported by UMCA staff and volunteers. This special event honors fathers who show up every day for their children and provides practical tools to help them feel prepared, empowered, and supported.
Juneteenth NYC 2026: Rooted in Strength Parade, Fashion Show, & Festival | East New York
Saturday, June 20th | Kids Corner 11:00am-3:00pm | FREE | East New York
Come to Juneteenth NYC 2026 at Linden Park/Gershwin Park for a parade, fashion show, festival, and kids corner that will include sports, storytime, arts & crafts, and much more!
June Balloon 2026 | Crown Heights
Saturday, June 20th | 11:00am-6:00pm
Another World and the Crown Heights CARE Collective are bringing back JUNE BALLOON, a beloved children’s festival last held 25 years ago. Join for their reimagined tribute to June Balloon, featuring activities like recess games, bouncy houses, basketball tournaments and face painting. They’ll also have performances from Moko Jumbies stilt walkers, balloon artists, clowns and more.
Youth Pride 2026 | Sunset Park
Saturday, June 20th | 12:00pm-5:00pm | Tailored to ages 11-20, no strollers | Register here
Celebrate five years of Brooklyn Youth Pride at Industry City. Join to honor LGBTQ+ youth and allies across Brooklyn with an afternoon of performance, crafts, ultimate clothing closet, food and interacting with our community.
Father’s Day Cookout | Prospect Park
Saturday, June 20th | 12:00pm-4:00pm
Saturday, June 20th | 12:00pm-2:00pm | RSVP here
The Windsor Terrace campus of Prospect Schools is closing off its parking lot and turning it into a block party. There will be a DJ, a bouncy house, a Mr. Softee truck, sidewalk chalk, slime tables, and lawn games. It’s an open invitation to the neighborhood. The campus is in its founding year, opening with K–1 and Grade 6 and growing into a K–8 community on the pathway to the International Baccalaureate Diploma at Prospect’s high school in Downtown Brooklyn.
Juneberry Festival | Domino Park
Saturday, June 20th | 1:00pm-5:00pm | RSVP here
Celebrate the harvest of the Juneberry at Domino Park with music, food, crafts & more! There will be live music, food and beverages from local vendors highlighting the berry, plant-based craft workshops, and more. And, of course, come to learn about and taste the rare berry for yourself!
The 44th Annual Mermaid Parade | Coney Island
Saturday, June 20th | 1:00pm
Since 1983, hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers and visitors from across the country — and around the world — have headed to the Coney Island shore for Coney Island USA’s annual Mermaid Parade. Inspired by the Coney Island Mardi Gras parades of old, the Mermaid Parade was transformed by its participants into a new kind of community celebration. By the late 1980s, it was at the top of every list of “must-do” things in New York, and is, without question, the official opening of summer in the city.
Caribbean Heritage Festival | Shirley Chisholm State Park
Saturday, June 20th | 1:00pm-4:00pm
Come to the third annual Caribbean Heritage Festival to honor Shirley Chisholm’s Caribbean heritage as well as the vibrant New York City Caribbean community. Come enjoy some tasty Caribbean treats, listen to live steel pan, and make your very own Carnival mask.
Bioluminescent Block Party | Gowanus
Saturday, June 20th | 4:00pm-10:00pm
One of the most unique celebrations of the summer is taking over the Gowanus Canal as the neighborhood celebrates the long-awaited reopening of the Carroll Street Bridge. Come create a glowing creature costume, enter the costume contest, join the illuminated paddle parade, and partake in family-friendly activities!
SUNDAY
DDRC x BKO: Father’s Day Run + Rave | DUMBO
Sunday, June 21st | 9:00am-11:00am | Register here
Join Brooklyn Org and DUMBO Dads Run Club for a Father’s Day family run in Brooklyn Bridge Park, followed by Family Rave at Fontainhas! Bring your running stroller if you have one or come solo to run with the dads. All abilities are welcome.
John Patrick Green launches InvestiGators: Weather or Not | Kensington
Sunday, June 21st | 10:30am-11:30am | Register here
All InvestiGators and graphic novel fans gather round! Hear from John Patrick Green himself at Lofty Pigeon Books, then meet him and get your book signed! The InvestiGators’ latest case is a dairy disaster! The city’s water supply has been replaced with milk and the newest feline agents, the InvestiGatos, don’t seem to be complaining. What’s with the simian scientists and why is the rain green?! All will be revealed in this sticky volume of InvestiGators!
Catch-and-Release Fishing | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sunday, June 21st | 3:00pm-5:00pm | Reserve here
Have you ever gone fishing in NYC? Join Brooklyn Bridge Park staff to learn about the ecology of the East River as you participate in a free catch-and-release fishing lesson at the Pier 5 fishing stations (at the end of the pier). Presented in partnership with Maritime Youth Alliance. All equipment will be provided; humane hooks will be used. This free fishing program runs for two hours, with each participant/group allowed to fish with the rod for 30 minutes. No experience needed – all equipment and supplies are provided. Per each 30-minute session, they will reserve 15 rods for preregistration booking. They will have extra rods available, but walk-up availability is not guaranteed. All participants must sign a waiver before participating.
Climate Sing | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sunday, June 21st | 3:00pm-5:00pm
Join for a communal sing-along, community building, and climate awareness gathering. This year, Brooklyn Bridge Park is featuring a brand-new song written and led by Martha Redbone – known for her unique gumbo of folk, blues, and gospel. Come listen, and sing along! They’ll also be performing previous commissions by Sxip Shirey and Eisa Davis. Lift up your voice, participate in a joyful noise! Let’s create a new soundtrack for the planet. Bring your picnic blankets and snacks. Also join for creative art-making activities. This free walk-up event is open to all ages.
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Updated: June 12, 2026. Main Image: Soccer at Brooklyn Bridge Parents’ events
