Labor Day weekend is already here, and our guide to free kid-friendly events will help Brooklyn families make the most of summer’s final days. This week brings nature activities in local parks, some of the season’s last outdoor movies, back-to-school events and giveaways, and even a special read-aloud with New York Liberty player Jonquel Jones at the Crown Heights Library. More top picks this week include the Unicycle Festival rolling from the Brooklyn Bridge to Coney Island, free soccer classes with Soccer Shots in Brooklyn Heights and Brooklyn Bridge Park, kids’ activities in Domino Square in Williamsburg, the Junior Carnival Parade & Youth Fest at the Brooklyn Museum, and the annual West Indian Parade along Eastern Parkway on Labor Day.
MONDAY
It’s My Park Day | Prospect Park
Monday, August 25 | 10:00-11:45am | For teens and adults
Looking to get involved in a park clean-up effort? Join Prospect Park Alliance for It’s My Park Day to care for the park after busy weekends. All necessary tools will be provided for your volunteer experience.
Free Admission Days @ Pier 2 Roller Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Mondays | 3:30-6:00pm
The Pier 2 Roller Rink in Brooklyn Bridge Park offers 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.
Craft Pop-up: Zine Making at Adams Street Library | DUMBO
Monday, August 25 | 3:30-5:30pm | Ages 8+
Visit the Adams Street Library and design your own zine using our art and collage materials. We’ll even make a copy of it to add to our Adams Street Zine Library! Ages 8 to 108, no registration required.
Cozy Craft Club: Printmaking at Greenpoint Library | Greenpoint
Monday, August 25 | 4-5pm
Design and “carve” out your own print, perfect for decorating notebooks or making wall art!
Coastal Cleanup | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Monday, August 25 | 5:30-7:30pm | Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult | Registration required
Coastal Cleanup volunteers help keep our shorelines clean by removing debris from the waterfront. Volunteers of all ages are welcome; under 16’s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No orientation or experience is required, but note that this activity may involve climbing up and down rocks.
TUESDAY
Free Music Show with Hopalong Andrew at Whole Foods | Gowanus
Tuesdays | 10am
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.
Education Station: Plankton Party | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Tuesday, August 26 | 10am-12pm
All ages are welcome to BBP’s Education Station — at the entrance to Pier 1, directly across from the Pier 1 Pavilion. Learn all about the plankton in our waters as you look at both plantlike (phytoplankton) and animal-like (zooplankton) plankton under a microscope. Then go big and make giant plankton wire sculpture mobiles inspired by these tiny, drifting aquatic organisms.
Stomp, Clap and Sing with Moozika! at Central Library | Prospect Heights
Tuesday, August 26 | 10:30-11:30am
Join for singer-songwriter Jesse Goldman’s award-winning bilingual family music band, Moozika!
Postpartum + Beyond Support Group at The Canopy | Williamsburg
Tuesdays | 12:30-2:00pm | RSVP here
Our weekly postpartum support group offers a free, safe, and welcoming space for new parents, with emotional support, practical tips, and valuable resources to help navigate the physical and emotional journey after childbirth.
Kids Art Festival at the Jewish Children’s Museum | Crown Heights
Tuesday, August 26 | 1-4pm
Get your crafty hands ready to join the biggest Jewish Kid’s Art Festival to hit Crown Heights! You’ll find treats, activities, and crafts on the JCM plaza, free and open to all!
Summer Reading Party with Patrick Raftery at Leonard Library | Williamsburg
Tuesday, August 26 | 3:00-3:45pm
It’s almost time to say goodbye to summer fun! Don’t be sad, just grab your dancing shoes and get ready to shake your sillies out with Mr. Patrick, his guitar and his puppet friends.
Baby Fingers: A Musical Journey through Language and Learning at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Tuesday, August 26 | 3:30-4:30pm
Learn new songs and sing your favorites as you learn signs from ASL to support language development, self-expression, and bilingualism. These classes are designed for babies and toddlers who are hearing and Deaf, with and without special needs. Come sing & sign with us!
Craft Pop-up: Zine Making at Adams Street Library | DUMBO
Tuesday, August 26 | 3:30-5:30pm | Ages 8+
Visit the Adams Street Library and design your own zine using our art and collage materials. We’ll even make a copy of it to add to our Adams Street Zine Library! Ages 8 to 108, no registration required.
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.
Outdoor Movie Double Feature: TMNT: Mutant Mayem (PG) & Ocean’s 8 (PG-13) in Domino Square | Williamsburg
Tuesday, August 26 | Movies at 4pm & 7pm
Domino Square will transform into an outdoor movie theatre, with double features of movies set in NYC. 4pm showings feature family-friendly movies and activities, presented by A Rosie Day. 7pm showings explore NYC from the 1980s to the 2010s, presented by Nitehawk Cinema, with DJ sets that take you back in time.
Sunset Volunteer Series | Prospect Park
Tuesday, August 26 | 5-7pm | Ages 14+ | Register here
Volunteers will help with invasive plant removal, litter pickup and mulching. Please note that start and end times for Sunset Series vary depending on the sunset.
NIA Free Summer Concerts: The Men of Soul | Bay Ridge
Tuesday, August 26 | 6-8pm
Free Summer Concerts return to Shore Park Shore Rd & 79th St in Bay Ridge every Tuesday in July and August, with the main band starting at 7pm and an opening act from School of Rock at 6pm! Join on August 26 for soul, R&B, and funk from The Men of Soul!
An Evening with Whitney Marchelle & Friends at Commodore Barry Park | Fort Greene
Tuesday, August 26 | 7:00-8:30pm
Join for an outdoor concert in Commodore Barry Park!
Outdoor Movie: Big Hero 6 at Cadman Plaza Park | Brooklyn Heights
Tuesday, August 26 | 8-10pm | PG
Grab your picnic blanket and join for an outdoor movie in Cadman Plaza Park!
WEDNESDAY
Rolie Polie Guacamole at Williamsburgh Library | Williamsburg
Wednesday, August 27 | 10:30-11:30am
Join us for a morning of music and fun with the endlessly entertaining Rolie Polie Guacamole band!
Lavender Blues at Pacific Library | Downtown Brooklyn
Wednesday, August 27 | 10:45-11:20am
Join Lavender Blues for a high energy performance for babies and toddlers.
Dip Into Reading: Book and Icee Giveaway at Douglass and DeGraw Pool | Gowanus
Wednesday, August 27 | 12:30-3:30pm
Join for a free book and icee giveaway at select Brooklyn Public Pools, while supplies last!
Wednesday Wonders at Abolitionist Place | Downtown Brooklyn
Wednesday, August 27 | 1:30-2:30pm
For kids and families, Abolitionist Place becomes a giant playroom every Wednesday afternoon this summer! On August 20, Twirls and Swirls will offer hula hooping from 1:30-2:30pm.
Education Station: Plankton Party | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Wednesday, August 27 | 10am-12pm
All ages are welcome to BBP’s Education Station — at the entrance to Pier 1, directly across from the Pier 1 Pavilion. Learn all about the plankton in our waters as you look at both plantlike (phytoplankton) and animal-like (zooplankton) plankton under a microscope. Then go big and make giant plankton wire sculpture mobiles inspired by these tiny, drifting aquatic organisms.
Teen Service Series: Green Prospect Park | Prospect Park
Wednesday, August 27 | 11am-1pm | For teens | Register here
Help remove invasive plants, maintain woodland trails and other forest restoration work to help Prospect Park thrive. All tools are provided + no experience is necessary. Earn service hours while helping to maintain the park!
NYU Langone Back-to-School Resource Fair and Backpack Giveaway at Martin Luther Playground | Sunset Park
Wednesday, August 27 | 11am-3pm
The Family Health Centers at NYU Langone will be hosting a Back-to-School Resource Fair, with free backpacks, school supplies, plus health screenings, children’s entertainment, and more!
4th Annual Back to School Bash at New Lots Library | East New York
Wednesday, August 27 | 1-5pm
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at the New Lots Library’s fifth annual Back to School Bash, featuring local DJ Passa Passa. At 3pm, families will enjoy a performance of Sunrise Circus. Meet Mr. Joel and Skip, two of your favorite clowns from the Big Apple Circus. There will also be games, crafts, music, free books, free backpacks, and more.
Rolie Polie Guacamole at Bay Ridge Library | Bay Ridge
Wednesday, August 27 | 3-4pm
Join for a performance by Brooklyn’s kindie titans, Rolie Polie Guacamole.
Summer Reading Book Giveaway with Brooklyn Book Bodega at the Central Library | Prospect Heights
Wednesday, August 27 | 3-4pm
Join us for a free book giveway for children and teens in partnership with Brooklyn Book Bodega, while supplies last!
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 form 3-6pm on Wednesdays. Note that advance timed tickets are required (max of 4 per group); the Wednesday Afternoon Ticket Store will open on Monday at 3:00 pm for that Wednesday’s reservations.
Music Exploration Day at KokoMusic | DUMBO
Wednesday, August 27 | 3:30-5:00pm | Ages 3-6 | RSVP to he***@************bo.com
Join for a small and special Music Exploration Day at KokoMusic in DUMBO. There will be singing, rhythm games, and piano lesson try-outs . It will be a playful, low-key session where both kids and teachers explore music side by side. Note: This event is limited to 5 families to keep it personal, welcoming, and relaxed.
T-Shirt Making with Susan Hale at Brower Park Library | Crown Heights
Wednesday, August 27 | 3:30-5:00pm | Ages 11-18
Join teaching artist Susan Hale and make your own stylish t-shirt using paints and stencils.
Yarn Art Workshop at Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC) | Red Hook
Wednesday, August 27 | 3:30-5:00pm | Ages 13+ | Register here
Come see the BWAC members show “The Elements of Movement” and make your own fiber inspired artwork exploring movement in art!
Storytime with New York Liberty Player Jonquel Jones at Crown Heights Library | Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Wednesday, August 27 | 4-5pm
Brooklyn Public Library and the New York Liberty are teaming up for a special storytime with New York Liberty center and 2024 WNBA Finals MVP Jonquel Jones! Jonquel Jones will join BPL librarians for stories, arts and crafts, songs and rhymes, and she’ll read from her favorite books. Plus, visitors can sign up for a special-edition New York Liberty library card featuring the 2024 championship WNBA team and their mascot, Ellie the Elephant.
68th Precinct Police Commissioner’s Day of Play | Bay Ridge
Wednesdays | 4-7pm
Join every Wednesday to participate in the Police Commissioner’s Day of Play! We will be at Shore Road Park (Shore Road and 79th Street) from 4-7pm every week. Activities include basketball, football, hula hoops, board games, and more.
Free Kayaking at Pier 4 Beach | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Wednesdays | 5-7pm | Register here in advance!
All levels are welcome including first-time kayakers — life vests and all equipment provided, as well as instruction. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present. Advance registration is required; make a reservation here. Do not walk-up without a reservation, as they will likely not be able to accommodate you!
Downtown Brooklyn Salsa at Abolitionist Place | Downtown Brooklyn
Wednesday, August 27 | 5-8pm
Hit the Abolitionist Place dance floor and join our friends from Salsa Salsa Dance Studio who will teach you the basics. Then practice your moves to tunes spun by a rotating cast of the best salsa DJs in NYC. Raising Cane’s will be there with free lemonade and iced tea!
Back to School Fair at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal | Red Hook
Wednesday, August 27 | 6-8pm
Join for a back-to-school fair at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal!
Outdoor Movie: Miss Congeniality | Prospect Park
Wednesday, August 27 | Pre-film activities at 6pm; movie at sunset| PG-13 | RSVP here
Join for an outdoor screening of Miss Congeniality in Prospect Park!
Outdoor Movie: The Wild Robot at Marion Hopkinson Playground | Bed-Stuy
Wednesday, August 27 | 8:00-10:30pm | PG
Join for an outdoor screening of The Wild Robot in Bed-Stuy!
THURSDAY
Tot Time at Marsha P. Johnson State Park | Williamsburg
Thursdays | 10-11am | Ages 5 and under | RSVP here
This nature program for ages 5 and under in Marsha P. Johnson State Park is FREE! Supplies are provided on a first come, first serve basis.
Prospect Park Stroller Walk | Prospect Park
Thursdays | 10am-12pm | RSVP here
Calling all parents and caregivers with children! Join for a leisurely stroll along Prospect Park’s waterways.
Nature Exploration: Wildlife Appreciation | Prospect Park
Thursday, August 28 | 10am-3pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs: discovery stations and activities, a trip to the zoo, and a family bird walk.
Storytime in the Park | Fort Greene Park
Thursdays | 11:00-11:45am
Sing, read, and play with librarians from Brooklyn Public Library! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children during this program featuring guest musical artists from Urban Stages. For children of all ages and their caregivers.
Dip Into Reading: Book and Icee Giveaway at Commodore Barry Pool | Fort Greene
Thursday, August 28 | 12:30-3:30pm
Join for a free book and icee giveaway at select Brooklyn Public Pools, while supplies last!
Prospect Park Zoo Field Trip | Prospect Park
Thursday, August 21 | 1:30-2:45pm | RSVP here
Join Prospect Park Alliance every Thursday afternoon for a wild trip to the Prospect Park Zoo! Each week, a zoo educator will introduce you and your little ones to one amazing animal, up close and personal.
Community Access Thursdays at Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Crown Heights
Thursdays | 2-5pm | Reserve here
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.
Grace Lynne Haynes Visits ColorLab at Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Crown Heights
Thursday, August 28 | 2:15-5:00pm
On August 28, artist Grace Lynne Haynes is visiting ColorLab during Community Access Thursday hours! Work alongside Grace and create a “composite critter” inspired by her artwork. Use patterned paper, chalk pastels, and feathers to cut and combine features from different animals. Then, use pastels and textures to bring your mystical creature to life.
Animal Encounters at Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Crown Heights
Thursday, August 28 | 3:00-4:05pm
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.
End of Summer Celebration with Lavender Blues at Greenpoint Library | Greenpoint
Thursday, August 28 | 3:00-3:45pm
Join us for an end-of-summer celebration with Lavender Blues! In addition to the performance, we will have giveaway books and other fun goodies.
Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Thursdays | 3-5pm
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.
The Koala and the Little Tree Book Launch! at Central Library | Prospect Heights
Thursday, August 28 | 3:30-4:15pm | Ages 4+
Join Alissa Malnati, author of The Koala and the Little Tree, for a read-aloud and a craft!
Movies at the Library: Luca at Leonard Library | Williamsburg
Thursday, August 28 | 3:30-5:00pm | Ages 3+ | PG
Families with Children, join us at the Leonard Branch Library for fun at the movies. We present: Luca (95 min.)
Summer Movie: The Little Mermaid at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Thursday, August 28 | 3:30-5:00pm | Ages 5+ | G
Summer Movie at Brooklyn Heights Library! For kids ages 5 and up. This week’s movie: “The Little Mermaid” (1989). G. Run time: 1 hour 23 minutes. No registration required; attendance limited by room capacity.
Splash & Paint: A Summer Sea Adventure at BumbleBeesRus | Sunset Park
Thursday, August 28 | 4-5pm | Ages 2-5 | RSVP to am***********@***********us.com
Current and prospective BumbleBeesRus parents with children ages 2-5 years old, come join us for a very exciting summer event where you and your little one can paint, sip, snack and receive a surprise giveaway!
Free Kayaking at Pier 4 Beach | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Thursdays | 5-7pm | Register here in advance!
All levels are welcome including first-time kayakers — life vests and all equipment provided, as well as instruction. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present. Advance registration is required; make a reservation here. Do not walk-up without a reservation, as they will likely not be able to accommodate you!
Improv in the Park at Marsha P. Johnson State Park | Williamsburg
Thursday, August 28 | 5:30-7:30pm | RSVP here
In collaboration with Second City NYC, learn the basics of improv theatre and participate in improv games!
Outdoor Movie Public Choice Night: Pretty in Pink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Thursday, August 28 | Lawn opens at 6pm; movie at sunset | PG-13
The votes are in! On August 28, to close out the series, we leave the film shown to Public Choice. Voting has now concluded and the winning selection is: Pretty in Pink (PG-13, 1986, 97 minutes)!
Black Joy Film Fest: Wicked at Restoration Plaza | Bed-Stuy
Thursday, August 28 | 6:30-9:00pm | PG
Come join us for a night of celebration and empowerment at the Black Joy Film Fest! This event will showcase the film Wicked, highlighting the resilience and triumphs of Black joy.
Outdoor Movie at Charlotte Patisserie: Pride & Prejudice | Greenpoint
Thursday, August 28 | 7pm | PG
Come to Charlotte Patisserie every Thursday for a summer movie in their backyard, plus wine, cocktails, sweet treats and small bites. Join on August 28 for Pride & Prejudice!
FRIDAY
Family Fridays at City League Coffee | Bay Ridge
Fridays | 9:30-10:30am
Every Friday, City League Coffee invites parents, grandparents, siblings, caregivers and their little ones to join us for a fun-filled exciting hour. Each week is designed to feature a different activity that fosters a sense of togetherness between neighbors.
Nature Exploration: Wildlife Appreciation | Prospect Park
Friday, August 29 | 10am-3pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs: discovery stations and activities, plus a trip to the zoo from 2-3pm!
Grab & Go: Back to School Prep at Kensington Library | Kensington
Friday, August 29 | 10am-5pm
Come to the Kensington branch to select a grab & go bag with practice materials for one of the following:
- Handwriting and cutting with scissors
- Addition and subtraction
- Multiplication and division (1-12)
- Double-digit multiplication and division
- Writing prompts and a notebook for tweens and teens
Unicycle Festival | From Brooklyn Bridge to Coney Island
Friday, August 29 | 2-6pm
The 16th Annual New York City Unicycle Festival, presented by the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, rolls through Manhattan and Brooklyn on Labor Day Weekend (August 28–31) with four days of free one-wheeled fun including rides, lessons, unicycle basketball, demonstrations, and activities for all ages. Brooklyn Unicycle Day features a massive group ride over the Brooklyn Bridge to Coney Island—more than thirteen miles on one wheel!
Perspectives: A Photography Class at Brower Park Library | Crown Heights
Friday, August 29 | 3:00-4:30pm | For teens
In this program, teens will have the opportunity to engage in visual conversations related to identity, community, and social justice through the art of photography. Cameras provided!
The Mommy Archives Back-to-School Event at Artful Souls & Wellness | Williamsburg
Friday, August 29 | 3-5pm | Ages 3-8 | RSVP here
The Mommy Archives is happy to announce our Back-to-School collaboration with Artful Souls and Wellness! There will be plenty of back-t0-school activities and chances for parents to meet and mingle!
Movies at the Library: The Princess and the Frog at Crown Heights Library in | Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Friday, August 29 | 3-5pm | Ages 6+ | G
Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Fridays | 3-5pm
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.
Free Admission Days @ Pier 2 Roller Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Fridays | 3:30-6:00pm
The Pier 2 Roller Rink in Brooklyn Bridge Park offers 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.
Free Friends’ Fest at Jackie Robinson Playground | Bed-Stuy
Fridays | 5-7pm
The Friends of Jackie Robinson Park Playground presents Free Friends’ Fest, a mini-festival with art activities, performances, double dutch, line dancing, fresh produce, and more in the park.
Friday Brooklyn Youth Hang Outs at Roots Cafe | Sunset Park
Roots Cafe is opening from 5-8pm just for youth. Kids can join different Brooklyn Youth Groups and have a fun and safe place to hang out.
Back-To-School Backpack Bonanza at Bed-Stuy Community Garden | Bed-Stuy
Come to the Bed-Stuy community garden for a free backpack and school supply giveaway with live music! Supplies will be distributed while available. To receive school supplies, children must attend!
Sunset Birding and Watercolors at Marsha P. Johnson State Park | Williamsburg
Draw inspiration during a guided bird walk, then relax and create watercolor paintings along the East River. All materials will be provided.
Outdoor Movie: A Minecraft Movie at Cooper Park | East Williamsburg
Join for an outdoor movie at Cooper Park in East Williamsburg!
Final Friday Night Fireworks of the Summer! | Coney Island
Fridays | 9:45pm
On August 29th, join for a spectacular fireworks show in Coney Island—the final one of the summer!
SATURDAY
Brooklyn Junior Carnival Parade & Youth Fest at the Brooklyn Museum | Prospect Heights
Saturday, August 30 | 9am-4pm | $10 Youth Fest | FREE Parade (Kingston Avenue and St. John’s Place)
Join for a vibrant Junior Carnival, Youthfest, and Back-to-School Giveaway! There will be cultural and creative activities, live music, dancing, amazing costumes, and more! Public entrance is located on Eastern Parkway. The Junior Carnival Parade assembles at Kingston Avenue and St John’s Place, then continues on St. John’s Place.
Soccer Shots Free Fun Day at Cadman Plaza | Brooklyn Heights
Saturday, August 30 | 9:00-9:30am (ages 2-3) | 9:35-10:05am (ages 3-5) | 10:10-10:40am (ages 3-5)
Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program for ages 2 to 8. Join for a free day of soccer fun! There will be a Mini Class at 9:00-9:30am (ages 2-3), and Classic Classes for ages 3-5 at 9:35-10:05am & 10:10-10:40am.
Free Children’s Events at Dekalb Market Hall | Downtown Brooklyn
Saturdays | 10am-12pm
Come downstairs for weekly complimentary entertainment for your little ones to enjoy. There will be balloon twisting, magic shows, face painting, circus performers, and more. Located in front of Osteria and Showroom Bakehouse.
Nature Exploration: Wildlife Appreciation | Prospect Park
Saturday, August 30 | 10am-1pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs: discovery stations and activities, an encounter with animals in the Audubon Center’s collection, and a family nature walk.
Free Kayaking at Pier 4 Beach | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Saturdays | 10am-4pm | Register here in advance!
All levels are welcome including first-time kayakers — life vests and all equipment provided, as well as instruction. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present. Advance registration is required; make a reservation here. Do not walk-up without a reservation, as they will likely not be able to accommodate you!
Red Hook Pinball Museum Pop-Up | Red Hook
Saturday, August 30 – Sunday, September 14 | Mondays–Thursdays, 2-8pm | Fridays–Sundays, 12-10pm | Free, donations accepted
For a limited time starting Saturday, August 30, the Red Hook Pinball Museum will be set up at @360recordshop with free play on their full collection. You can play the first pinball machine ever made! Visit Monday-Thursday 2-8pm, Friday-Sunday (+Labor Day) Noon-10pm! Free play, but donations accepted.
Vanderbilt Open Streets | Prospect Heights
Saturdays | 12-10pm
Vanderbilt Open Streets offers free programs for the whole family on car-free streets in Prospect Heights! Check here to see what’s happening this week!
Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center | Brooklyn Bridge Park
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.
Rumba Cubana Drum and Dance Workshop | Sunset Park
Saturday, August 30 | 2-4pm
El Grito presents Rumba Cubana Drum and Dance Workshop with Drum Instructor Angel Rodriguez and Dance Instructor Tony Yemaya. Location near the entrance to Sunset Park on 44th Street and 6th Ave., behind the playground.
Bargemusic: Here and Now Labor Day Festival at BBP Boathouse Pier 5 | Brooklyn Heights
Saturday, August 30 | Performances at 2pm & 4pm
Through Her Eyes is a chamber concert by the Dal Sogno Ensemble featuring works by four New York Women Composers that respond to war, injustice, resilience, and healing, performed with guest artists Diana Solomon-Glover (narrator), Donna Weng Friedman (piano), and Irina Nuzova (piano).
SUNDAY
Soccer Shots Free Fun Day at Pier 5 | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sunday, August 31 | 9:00-9:30am (ages 2-3) | 9:35-10:05am (ages 3-5) | 10:10-10:40am (ages 3-5)
Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program for ages 2 to 8. Join for a free day of soccer fun! There will be a Mini Class at 9:00-9:30am (ages 2-3), and Classic Classes for ages 3-5 at 9:35-10:05am & 10:10-10:40am.
Sunday Gardening at WNYC Transmitter Park | Greenpoint
Sunday, August 31 | 10am-12pm
Join us on select Sunday mornings as we roll our sleeves and care for WNYC Transmitter Park’s gardens and trees! We’ll be weeding, watering, mulching, and planting to keep our green space thriving.
Free Admission Days @ Pier 2 Roller Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sundays | 10am-12pm
The Pier 2 Roller Rink in Brooklyn Bridge Park offers 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.
Nature Exploration: Wildlife Appreciation | Prospect Park
Sunday, August 31 | 10am-1pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs: discovery stations and activities, an encounter with animals in the Audubon Center’s collection, and a family nature walk.
Little Feet, Island Beats: Mommy & Me Walk + Storytime | Prospect Park
Sunday, August 31 | 10:30am Walk | 11:15am Picnic
Join for Mommy & Me Walk + Story Time + Caribbean Vibes Picnic — all to celebrate Brooklyn’s Labor Day weekend with community, culture, and cuteness in full effect. We’ll kick off with a 1-mile walk, then settle in for read-alouds featuring vibrant, Caribbean-themed books and a laid-back island-style picnic on the Picnic House Lawn starting at 11:15 AM. Feel free to decorate your strollers, wave your Caribbean flags, or rock your brightest carnival-inspired outfits feathers, fringe, cultural pride, all welcome!
Play in the Square at Domino Park | Williamsburg
Sunday, August 31 | 10:30am-1:15pm | RSVP here
Play in the Square returns to Domino Square featuring family-friendly activities and performances. Twice monthly, bring the family to Domino Square for a fun-filled Sunday morning, featuring programming by local, talented children’s performers and educators. On August 31, join for:
- 10:30-11:15am | Storytime Yoga with Artful Souls & Wellness
- 12:30-1:15pm | Mindful Music & Mandalas with Artful Souls & Wellness
Community Play Date at Another World | Crown Heights
Sunday, August 31 | 11am-1pm
Join for musical performers, arts & crafts, story hour, snacks, and more! Come through if you’re looking to plug in, build relationships with caring neighbors, and continue visioning a more robust network of free childcare in Crown Heights.
Free Children’s Events at Dekalb Market Hall | Downtown Brooklyn
Sundays | 11am-2pm
Come downstairs for weekly complimentary entertainment for your little ones to enjoy. There will be balloon twisting, magic shows, face painting, circus performers, and more. Located in front of Osteria and Showroom Bakehouse.
Family Day: Kayaking at Pier 4 Beach | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sundays | 12:00-2:30pm | Register here in advance!
All levels are welcome including first-time kayakers — life vests and all equipment provided, as well as instruction. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present. Advance registration is required; make a reservation here. Do not walk-up without a reservation, as they will likely not be able to accommodate you!
Bargemusic at The Boathouse at Pier 5 | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sundays | 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!
Grand Opening Launch Party of the Greenpoint Academy of Music & Arts | Greenpoint
Sunday, August 31 | 3-6pm | RSVP here
Join to celebrate the grand opening of Greenpoint Academy of Music (GAMA). Enjoy live music, mini performances, fun activities for kids, and delicious food and refreshments. Meet GAMA’s talented instructors, tour the space, and discover engaging, performance-based programs for all ages. Special launch-day discounts on lessons and trial classes will be available for those who sign up during the event.
Outdoor Movie at Habana Outpost: Cool Runnings | Fort Greene
Sunday, August 31 | 8pm | PG
Every Sunday at 8pm, Habana Outpost screens a movie for free on their outdoor patio in Fort Greene. Join for Cool Runnings!
MONDAY (LABOR DAY)
West Indian Day Parade | Prospect Heights & Crown Heights
Monday, September 1 | 10am
The parade will march down Eastern Parkway from Utica Avenue to Grand Army Plaza. It’s a celebration of Carnival with incredible costumes, plus steel-pan and calypso music.
Labor Day School Holiday | Prospect Park
Monday, September 1 | 12-5pm
Join for a Labor Day School Holiday in Prospect Park!
- Leaf Litter | 12-3pm | Ever wondered what’s hiding beneath the leaves on the forest floor? Well, there are seeds, leaves, insects, and much more! Join us for our hands-on leaf litter activity to learn all about it.
- Animal Encounter | 1-2pm | Join Alliance Naturalists in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.
- Tree ID Walk | 2-3pm | Explore Prospect Park and witness how changing temperatures affect the trees.
- Carousel Rides | 12-5pm | $3 per ride; $13 for a book of 5 tickets
Red Hook Pinball Museum Pop-Up | Red Hook
Saturday, August 30 – Sunday, September 14 | Mondays–Thursdays, 2-8pm | Fridays–Sundays, 12-10pm | Free, donations accepted
For a limited time starting Saturday, August 30, the Red Hook Pinball Museum will be set up at @360recordshop with free play on their full collection. You can play the first pinball machine ever made! Visit Monday-Thursday 2-8pm, Friday-Sunday (+Labor Day) Noon-10pm! Free play, but donations accepted.
Labor Day Free Skate @ Pier 2 Roller Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Mondays | 3:30-6:00pm
The Pier 2 Roller Rink in Brooklyn Bridge Park will offer free admission hours on Monday, September 1! Roller skate with amazing views of the Brooklyn Bridge and lower Manhattan! Skate rental is $8 per person.
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Updated: August 28, 2025. Main Image: West Indian Day Parade.
