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Free kid-friendly events this week in Brooklyn (9/29-10/5)

This week, all roads lead to the 50th Atlantic Antic on Sunday, where Playtopia brings tons of free family fun to the mile-long street festival! Along the way, celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a Mexican folk dance workshop at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum or the Brooklyn Brujeria Festival in DUMBO and Downtown Brooklyn. The Maker Faire in Coney Island will showcase creative inventions of all kinds, and don’t miss the BAM’s African dance class for families in Brooklyn Bridge Park and the Carroll Park Fair in Carroll Gardens. Plus, as October begins, Halloween season kicks off with the annual PumpkinFest at Mazzone Ace Hardware on Court Street.

MONDAY

Halloween Costume Drive at St. Ann & the Holy Trinity | Brooklyn Heights

September 29 – October 14 | Drop off Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm

This fall, The Service Collective will once again accept new or gently used Halloween costumes (any size, any age) to benefit Safe Horizon. Drop off at St. Ann’s anytime between 8am-5pm on weekdays from September 29 through October 14. Costumes will be delivered to kids affected by domestic violence, ensuring they have a happy Halloween!

CityParks PuppetMobile: Pippi Longstocking at Benson Playground | Bath Beach

Monday, September 29 | 3-4pm

The PuppetMobile presents Pippi, a new retelling of Astrid Lindgren’s classic Pippi Longstocking, celebrating the story’s 80th anniversary. The show features nearly two dozen handmade marionettes.

VR @ BPL: Windsor Terrace Library’s Virtual Driving Club | Windosr Terrace

Mondays | 3:30-5:00pm | For teens

Want to know what it’s to drive a car but having a hard making it happen IRL? We can help, via the most technically advanced racing simulator ever made, an equally cutting-edge virtual reality headset, and a steering wheel that’s more than just a video game controller. First-come, first-served.

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.

Brooklyn Robotics League at Adams Street Library | DUMBO

Monday, September 29 | 4:00-5:30pm | Ages 9-17

Brooklyn Robotics League is back! Work as a team to use advanced LEGO robotics sets while exploring STEM concepts and competing in early 2026.

NARS Animation Workshop at Sunset Park Library | Sunset Park 

Monday, September 29 | 4:00-5:30pm | Ages 8+

Join for a series of free workshops led by teaching artist Maya Perry. Participants will build a story through art and technology using critical thinking, curiosity, and creative problem-solving skills.

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.

Free Story Time at Private Picassos | Clinton Hill 

Tuesdays | 11am-12pm | For babies and toddlers

Private Picassos Founder Valeen Bhat will read a favorite kid’s book in our cozy reading nook – perfect for babies and toddlers. Hang out after for toys and exploring all of the books we have at our studio.

Discover the Secret Room at IKEA Brooklyn | Red Hook

Tuesday, September 30 | 11am-6pm

Starting September 30, IKEA Brooklyn invites you to uncover a dazzling mirrored room filled with glowing lights, reflections, and surprises. It’s part scavenger hunt, part selfie paradise. Be one of the first 50 discoverers on opening day and receive a $10 IKEA gift card (Sept 30 only). Plus, all IKEA Family members who find the room receive a $10 off a $75+ purchase shopping offer. Learn more here.

Preschool Storytime: Freedom to Read at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights

Tuesday, September 30 | 3:30-4:00pm | Ages 3-5 | Registration will open 48 hours in advance

Join us for a special edition of preschool storytime in anticipation of Banned Books Week from October 5th-11th! We will be celebrating every child’s freedom to read by sharing books that have been banned or challenged around the country.

Exploring the Solar System at Greenpoint Library | Greenpoint

Tuesday, September 30 | 3:30-4:30pm | Ages 6-12 | Register here

Join us for this 3-session STEM program with Astronomy Educator and Speaker/Science Educator Brian Levine. Learn about the Earth, Sun, planets, moons, exploration, and more.

Book Adventures: Knuffle Bunny at Adams Street Library | DUMBO

Tuesday, September 30 | 4-5pm | Ages 12-7

Have an adventure inspired by Knuffle Bunny at Adams Street Library.

Middle School Makerspace at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights

Tuesday, September 30 | 4:00-5:30pm | For middle schoolers

Ready to create, invent, and explore? Come hang out in the Middle School Makerspace, a weekly hands-on workshop where you are in charge of the ideas. A maker space is all about experimenting, designing, and building whether you’re into art, science, tech, or just like tinkering with cool stuff.

Our Garden Club at Central Library | Prospect Heights

Tuesday, September 30 | 4:30-5:15pm | Ages 5+

Let’s see what we can grow in Brooklyn! Plant seeds and watch them grow. Read stories, sing, craft, and tend our garden! For children and teens with and without disabilities. Kids, tweens and teens welcome – ages 5 and up.

Zine Clubhouse! at Sunset Park Library | Sunset Park

Tuesday, September 30 | 4:00-5:30pm | Ages 9-14

Interested in making zines?  Zine Clubhouse is a chill space for tweens to explore zinemaking at their own pace.

Tuesday, September 30 | 4-6pm | RSVP here

The Atlantic Avenue BID’s popular Arab & Muslim American History walking tours are returning this fall! Led by founder of New York Narratives Asad Dandia, this expert-led tour will dive into the history of Atlantic Avenue as a destination for Arab immigrants, businesses, and stories. The tours last around 90 minutes and are kid friendly.

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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.

Ping Pong at the Commons | Downtown Brooklyn

Tuesdays | 5-7pm

Come for free ping pong in Brooklyn Commons, with DJ-Mike Doelo providing the soundtrack for each match! There will also be free lemonade and iced tea!

WEDNESDAY

Discover the Secret Room at IKEA Brooklyn | Red Hook

Wednesday, October 1 | 11am-7pm

Starting September 30, IKEA Brooklyn invites you to uncover a dazzling mirrored room filled with glowing lights, reflections, and surprises. It’s part scavenger hunt, part selfie paradise. All IKEA Family members who find the room receive a $10 off a $75+ purchase shopping offer. Learn more here.

Wednesday Wonders: Double Dutch Dreamz at Abolitionist Place | Downtown Brooklyn

Wednesdays | 3-4pm

Come to Abolitionist Place for a free jump rope program from The Double Dutch Dreamz.

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.

Tween Time: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse at Greenpoint Library | Greenpoint

Wednesday, October 1 | 3:00-4:30pm | Ages 9-12 | PG

Come hang out with other tweens and watch Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018, rated PG)!

Bug Builders: Entomology Workshop for Kids at Clinton Hill Library | Clinton Hill

Wednesday, October 1 | 3:30-4:30pm

Bug Builders is a hands-on workshop that will combine art and science. The junior entomologists will watch a 2-5 minute video on our featured bugs. Then, they will be given materials to build that bug as we walk through the different parts.

Cartoon & Anime Character Drawing Workshop at DeKalb Library | Bushwick

Wednesday, October 1 | 4-5pm | Pre-K–4th Grade

Get ready, young artists, for an epic journey into the world of anime and character design! Join Trinity, the Brooklyn Public Library – DeKalb branch’s official teen artist, for a super fun and interactive workshop where you’ll learn to bring your favorite characters to life on paper. We’ll practice drawing together, share our amazing artwork, and Trinity will provide awesome tips and positive feedback to help you become a drawing superstar.

Tree Zines for Teens: Celebrate City of Forest Day at Greenpoint Library | Greenpoint

Wednesday, October 1 | 4:00-5:30pm | Ages 13+

This program is designed specifically for teenagers aged 13+, not for children or their parents. Teens 13+, join our Young Adult Librarian for a creative nature walk through McGolrick Park in celebration of City of Forest Day! Together, we’ll explore the park, learn to identify common NYC trees, and create our own zines along the way. As we walk and discover, you’ll stamp your zine and jot down observations about each tree. By the end, you’ll have a handmade mini-zine full of tree knowledge and park memories!

Our Garden Club at Sunset Park Library | Sunset Park

Wednesday, October 1 | 4:30-5:30pm | Ages 6-12

Come and hear stories, sing songs, make something fun, and work in the garden! For children 6-12 years old with and without disabilities. Group size limited to 12. A parent or caregiver must accompany children.

Young Adult Book Group at Greenlight Bookstore | Fort Greene

Wednesday, October 1 | 6-7pm | Ages 13+ | RSVP here

Teens 13+ are invited to join Greenlight bookseller Micah for pizza and discussion of The Gathering Dark: An Anthology of Folk Horror edited by Tori Bovalino. This collection of chilling stories explores haunted cemeteries, cursed towns, and lurking monsters.

Movies Under the Stars: Toy Story at Stroud Playground | Crown Heights

Wednesday, October 1 | 7-9pm | G

Join for a free outdoor movie at Stroud Playground!

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.

Yom Kippur School Holiday in Prospect Park | Prospect Park

Thursday, October 2 | 10am-5pm

Enjoy free family friendly programming on the Rosh Hashanah school holiday, including family-friendly activities and exhibits at the Lefferts Historic House, and carousel rides ($3/ride).

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.

Discover the Secret Room at IKEA Brooklyn | Red Hook

Thursday, October 2 | 11am-7pm

Starting September 30, IKEA Brooklyn invites you to uncover a dazzling mirrored room filled with glowing lights, reflections, and surprises. It’s part scavenger hunt, part selfie paradise. All IKEA Family members who find the room receive a $10 off a $75+ purchase shopping offer. Learn more here.

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

Thursdays | 2-5pm | Reserve here

Join during Community Access Thursdays, every Thursday afternoon from 2-5 pm! Explore some of our most-loved exhibits, including the new Mobilab Exhibit, which invites kids to build their own vehicles and put them to the test on ramps and tracks.

Mexican Folk Dance Workshop with Calpulli Mexican Dance Company at Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Crown Heights

Thursday, October 2 | 3:00-3:45pm | RSVP here

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at BCM with Calpulli Mexican Dance Company’s Mexican folk dance workshop! In this workshop, participants will learn dance steps from a dedicated Calpulli teaching artist and gain a deeper understanding of Mexican cultural traditions.

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 Nightmare Before Christmas at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights

Thursday, October 1 | 3:30-5:00pm | Ages 5+ | PG

After School Movie at Brooklyn Heights Library! This week’s movie: “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (1993). Run time: 1 hour and 16 minutes. No registration required; attendance limited by room capacity.

Story Time at Fontainhas | DUMBO

Thursdays | 4:30-5:30pm

Come to Fontainhas every Thursday at 4:30pm for a free story time and singing! Open to all. Bring your little ones for a fun story, enjoy a glass of chai or wine, and meet other parents!

Movies Under the Stars: The Haunted Mansion at Marion Hopkinson Playground | Bed-Stuy

Thursday, October 1 | 7:00-9:30pm | PG 

Join for an outdoor movie at Marion Hopkinson Playground in Bed-Stuy!

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.

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.

Autumn Evenings at Newtown Native Nursery at Kingsland Wildflowers | Greenpoint

Fridays| 4pm

Join every Friday from September 5 to October 17 to see the green roofs at Kingsland Wildflowers and explore (and purchase) plants from our Native Plant Nursery. This is a family-friendly event.

Aviva & Friends Presents: Songs in the Wind Traditional Colombian songs! at Adams Street Library | DUMBO

Friday, October 3 | 4-5pm | Ages 2-5 | Registration will open 48 hours in advance

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by joining Lina for an interactive sound tour of Colombian children’s stories and music. Through stories, songs, rhythmic games, and dances, participants will feel like they have traveled across the beautiful country of Colombia!

Community Science Fishing | Brooklyn Bridge Park

Friday, October 3 | 4-6pm | Register here

Learn the basics of catch-and-release line fishing! Participants of all ages will learn how to tie knots, bait a hook, drop a line, and (with some luck) reel up a fish! Registering in advance is not required, but is highly recommended to expedite your participation.

Brooklyn Brujeria Festival: Noche de Tambores | DUMBO

Friday, October 3 | 5-10pm

The 8th annual festival brings drum lines, tarot, a market, and lots of magic to the DUMBO Archway and Plaza.

Cub Scouts & Scouts Open House in Carroll Park | Carroll Gardens

Friday, October 3 | 7:00-8:30pm

Come meet the other Cub Scouts & Scouts, play games, and roast s’mores while parents get all their questions answered. Cub Scouts are looking for boys and girls in Kindergarten–5th Grade, and Scouts is open to boys ages 10–18.

SATURDAY

JJ Byrne Playground Clean Up | Park Slope

Saturday, October 4 | 8:45-10:00am

Join us for a Volunteer Park Cleanup! This isn’t just your average cleanup – we’ll be breaking out the big guns with power washing to blast away grime, intense scrubbing to make surfaces shine, and thorough cleaning of benches, play structures, and pathways. All are welcome, and we’ll provide the tools and supplies.

Paseo Familiar de Aves (Family Bird Walk in Spanish) | Brooklyn Bridge Park

Saturday, October 4 | 10-11am | Register here

Join for a family bird walk offered entirely in Spanish!

Art & Pizza: Art Workshop & Auction to Benefit Slice Out Hunger at Brooklyn DOP | Park Slope

Saturday, October 4 | 10am-12pm | Register here

Kids can join art teachers for a hands-on workshop creating pizza-inspired drawings and collages, then see their masterpieces auctioned off to benefit Slice Out Hunger. Proceeds support the nonprofit’s mission to fight food insecurity. Plus, grab a slice from DOP during the auction with Scott from Scott’s Pizza Tours. Art Workshop from 10:00-10:45am, auction at 11:30am.

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.

Grand Opening at Uniquely Me UMCA’s Sensory Zone | Clinton Hill

Saturday, October 4 | 10am-2pm

Join us for UMCA’s Sensory Zone Open House! Hear from UMCA families, elected officials & community leaders, explore our signature sensory stations, and enjoy food, music, and fun for all ages.

Annual PumpkinFest on Court Street | Carroll Gardens

Saturday, October 4 | 10am-3pm

The annual Court Street PumpkinFest on 4th Place between Court and Clinton Streets is back, hosted by Mazzone Ace Hardware. Join for pumpkin decorating, face painting, games, activities, live music, seasonal food, raffles, and more!

Carroll Park Fair | Carroll Gardens

Saturday, October 4 | 10am-5pm

The annual Carroll Park Fair will return on October 4, with food, family fun, and local vendors!

Brooklyn Pop-Up: Fall Bazaar at The Old Stone House | Park Slope

Saturday, October 4 | 10am-5pm

Come visit Washington Park during the annual Brooklyn Pop-Up Fall Bazaar! Shop clothes, accessories, home goods, beauty and wellness, handmade jewelry, ceramic artists, pet accessories, boutique kids collections, as well as fine artists, and artisanal distillers.

Saturday Family Storytime: Banned Books Edition at Greenpoint Library | Greenpoint

Saturday, October 4 | 10:30-11:00am

Join us for Saturday morning family storytime, no registration necessary. We will be singing songs, reading books together, and enjoying our FREEDOM TO READ together. Free giveaway copies of recently challenged and banned picture books. All ages welcome!

Graphic Fest at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights

Saturday, October 4 | 11am-2pm

Hang out at the Brooklyn Heights Library with some of our favorite illustrators and authors at Books Are Magic’s fourth annual Graphic Fest!

Maker Faire | Coney Island

Saturday, October 4 | 11am-5pm

The Maker Faire showcases the work of inventors, creators, and DIY enthusiasts of all ages. There will be hands-on exhibits, demonstrations, and workshops in fields such as robotics, crafts, engineering, art, music, 3D-printing and future technologies, designed by students, teachers, and independent folks who build interesting things.

BAM Presents: A Celebration of African Diasporic Dance | Brooklyn Bridge Park

Saturday, October 4 | 12-1pm | Registration required

Bring your family to experience the vibrant spirit of DanceAfrica in this fun-filled outdoor workshop, presented by BAM. Explore African and diasporic dance forms that celebrate community and highlight rich cultural traditions.

Forest in Flux: Climate Clues from the Temperate Woods at Brower Park Library | Crown Heights

Saturday, October 4 | 12-1pm

Step into the temperate forest and discover how animals rely on nature’s seasonal signals to survive—and how climate change is throwing off the timing. Through hands-on exploration and storytelling, we’ll uncover the hidden connections between climate, trees, and the creatures who call the forest home.

Diasporican Queens: Boricuas of Boerum Hill Block Party | Boerum Hill

Saturday, October 4 | 12-4pm

Join to honor the Puerto Rican history of the downtown region of Brooklyn. Celebrate with music, empanadillas, fashions, and art. The block party will take place on Pacific Street between Nevins & Bond Street, and there will be fashion runway show at 1pm!

Brooklyn Brujeria Festival: Magic Market and Fair at BRIC House | Downtown Brooklyn

Saturday, October 4 | 12-5pm

On Saturday, October 4, Brooklyn Brujeria is taking over BRIC House, with a magic market and fair featuring local makers, altar installations, tarot and oracle readers, and live performances.

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at Moore Street Market | East Williamsburg

Saturday, October 4 | 12-5pm

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Moore Street Market with vendors, music, performances, and more.

Franklin Avenue Fall Block Party | Crown Heights

Saturday, October 4 | 12-6pm | FREE

Franklin Avenue Open Streets will come alive alive with jerk chicken, street vendors, DJs & more! Join for their Fall Festival Block Party!

City of Forest Day: Leaf Art Craft at Clinton Hill Library | Clinton Hill

Saturday, October 4 | 1-3pm | Ages 5+

Join the Friends of Clinton Hill Library in celebrating NYC’s City of Forest Day. Learn about the trees that grow around the Clinton Hill Library. Use their leaves to make leaf animals. All materials will be supplied.

Children’s Harvest Festival at Saratoga Farm | Bed-Stuy

Saturday, October 4 | 1-5pm | RSVP here

Join The Campaign Against Hunger for their Children’s Harvest Festival, with fun activities, delicious treats, arts & crafts, face-painting, and more!

Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center | Brooklyn Bridge Park

Saturdays | 1-5pm

Visit the Environmental Education Center for Open Hours. Explore the critter and fish tanks, a 10′ model of the Park, and enjoy custom arts, crafts, and reading materials which rotate on a monthly basis.

Bargemusic at The Boathouse at Pier 5 | Brooklyn Bridge Park

Saturdays | 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!

Turtle Island Performance | Prospect Park

Saturday, October 4 | 2-5pm | RSVP here

Join Prospect Park Alliance, Haudenosaunee artist G. Peter Jemison (Seneca, Heron Clan), the Skywoman Iroquois Dance Theater, and Plasticiens Volants for an outdoor family-friendly production that brings to life the foundational Haudenosaunee Creation Story through a vibrant fusion of aerial puppetry, dance, and community engagement.

Saturday, October 4 | 2-10pm

Park Slope Open Streets is back for the fall! Open Streets will be car-free on 5th Avenue from Union to 4th Street, and there will be live music by The Eagle Colt Combo from 3-5pm between Garfield and Carroll.

Saturday, October 4 | 6:30-8:30pm | RSVP here

Join for a spooky sunset screening of Ghostbusters at the Naval Cemetery Landscape! There will be light food and drink available. Seating will be available but chairs are limited, so bring a blanket just in case!

SUNDAY

Brooklyn Bird Club at the Naval Cemetery Landscape | Williamsburg

Sunday, October 5 | 9am

Join Brooklyn Bird Club and BGI gardeners: Bird watching during fall migration at the native meadow at the Naval Cemetery Landscape.

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.

Play in the Square at Domino Park | Williamsburg

Sunday, October 5 | 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.

  • 10:30-11:15am | Storytime Yoga with Artful Souls & Wellness
  • 12:30-1:15pm | Rockin’ Sing-alongs with Ari the Sing-along Guy

DUMBO Family Games | DUMBO

Sundays, 11am-1pm | September & October | Ages 1-8 | RSVP here

Sunday Family Games on car-free Washington Street are a great way to play, meet neighbors and enjoy an epic view! There will be legos, crafts and a rotating roster of activities for kiddos aged 1 to 8. Curated by the DUMBO Business Improvement District x Brooklyn Bridge Parents and supported by Leaf Medical & Leaf Dental in DUMBO.

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.

Maker Faire | Coney Island

Sunday, October 5 | 11am-5pm

The Maker Faire showcases the work of inventors, creators, and DIY enthusiasts of all ages. There will be hands-on exhibits, demonstrations, and workshops in fields such as robotics, crafts, engineering, art, music, 3D-printing and future technologies, designed by students, teachers, and independent folks who build interesting things.

Montague Open Streets: Free Outdoor Classes | Brooklyn Heights

Sunday, October 5 | 12-5pm

Join for free outdoor classes on Montague Street, BYOB mat and water! Sign up for all classes here. And for the kids, free art classes with Le Meraviglie. Plus giveaways, win free class cards, gift cards, prizes and more.

  • 12pm | Good Day Pilates 
  • 1pm | GTHR Yoga
  • 1:30pm | Wundabar
  • 2pm | Orange Theory
  • 3pm | Heatwise Yoga
  • 4pm | SLT
  • 12-5pm | Kids Art Classes ‍with Le Meraviglie

Playtopia @ Atlantic Antic™ 2025 powered by Prospect Schools | Cobble Hill

Sunday, October 5 | 12-6pm | Atlantic Avenue between Hicks & Henry | FREE

Join to celebrate the 50th annual Atlantic Antic™ with over one mile of food, crafts, and fun from Hicks Street to Fourth Avenue. This year, Playtopia with Mommy Poppins & Brooklyn Bridge Parents sponsored by Prospect Schools will be located between Hicks and Henry Streets in Cobble Hill near Brooklyn Bridge Park (Pier 6 entrance). Playtopia will be packed with FREE family-fun entertainment that includes MAJOR PLAY including a cardboard maze, obstacle course, balloon twisting, freebies, arts & crafts, interactive games, circus activities and much more for kids of all ages—all activities in our fun zone will be free! Learn more about this year’s Atlantic Antic™ here!

Sunday Storytime at Powerhouse | Industry City

Sundays | 1:00-1:30pm

Every Sunday at 1pm, come join your friends at Powerhouse Books for storytime!

Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center | Brooklyn Bridge Park

Sundays | 1-5pm

Starting this week, the Environmental Education Center will have Open Hours on Sundays from 1-5pm! Stop in to learn about the Park and local ecology, including a 10’ model of the Park, visit our tank critters include fish, turtles, and frogs, and enjoy rotating monthly themes with crafts and activities!

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!

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Updated: September 29, 2025. Main Image: Playtopia @ Atlantic Antic™ 2025 powered by Prospect Schools.

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