This year, Purim falls on Thursday, March 13, and Friday, March 14, bringing with it a joyful celebration of Jewish history. The holiday remembers the triumph of Queen Esther and her cousin Mordecai over Haman, a royal advisor who sought to wipe out the Jewish people in ancient Persia. The festivities include reading the Book of Esther (the Megillah), giving food and charity, and sharing a festive meal. Families celebrate by baking hamantashen pastries, dressing in costumes, wearing masks, and embracing the fun and revelry that define the holiday.
Jewish Unity Hamantash Bake with Chabad of Park Slope | Park Slope
Sunday, March 2 | 10:30am | $15/person | Register here
We’re back with another epic Hamantasch Bake at Congregation B’nai Jacob, located at 401 9th Street in Park Slope. Join Jewish friends from across Brooklyn for a fun-filled Pre-Purim celebration! Don’t miss out—bring your Purim spirit and let’s bake some joy! There will be live music and light refreshments.
Cirque du Purim | Downtown Brooklyn
Saturday, March 8 | 2-4pm | Tickets are $44.52/adult, $28.52/child (2-11), and free for children under 2
Celebrate Purim with ABCirque at Cirque du Purim! Step into an enchanting world of whimsy as the Purim story unfolds through dazzling acrobatics, awe-inspiring acts, and live storytelling, perfect for audiences familiar with or new to the story of Purim. The celebration begins with a dance party—bring your best moves! Enjoy an unforgettable circus performance that will have you grinning from ear to ear, followed by post-show Try-It Stations to practice your circus skills with our amazing performers and snap some magical photos to remember the day. With face painting, fabulous costumes (wear your favorite festive attire!), and delicious food and drinks available for purchase, this day is all about community, creativity, and joy. Chag Sameach!
Kids Hamentash Bake at Chabad of DUMBO | DUMBO
Sunday, March 9 | 10:30-11:30am | Suggested $10 donation
Get into the Purim spirit as we bake hamentash, learn the Purim story and make a fun I Spy noise maker! All ages are welcome at 205 Plymouth Street.
Purim Family Extravaganza at Kane Street Synagogue | Cobble Hill
Sunday, March 9 | 10:30-11:30am for ages 0-4 | 11:30am-12:40pm for ages 4-8 | Sign up here | $15/family for members and $35/family for non-members
Purim is a holiday to rejoice, wear costumes, give gifts and gather as a community to acclaim the Jewish heroes who bravely stood up to tyrants. This year, join for Hamantashen-baklng, face-painting, crown-making. Plus singing, costume parade and a short Purim megillah play in English. Don’t miss Vashti Dardashti’s Shushan Salon!
Hamentashen Bake at Kiddie Korner | Brooklyn Heights
Tuesday, March 11 | 5:15pm | FREE | RSVP here
Children and families are invited to Kiddie Korner for this Purim celebration. Make your own delicious Hamantashen with Kiddie Korner Preschool! All ages are welcome to this free event at 117 Remsen in the Shul.
Queen Vashti’s Pre-Party with Park Slope Jewish Center | Park Slope
Thursday, March 13 | 5-7pm | FREE | Register here
Queen Vashti’s Pre-Party is perfect for those trying to fit all of their Purim celebrations in before bedtime! Join for Stories and Songs for Tots at 5:15 PM, and English Megillah at 6:15 PM. Advanced registration is appreciated but not required. Costumes welcome! Following our pre-party, those who would like to are welcome to join us for a parade through the main sanctuary! Pizza bites and other nosh will be available downstairs at PSJC beginning at 5:00 PM for a suggested donation.
A Very Wicked Purim at Brooklyn Heights Synagogue | Brooklyn Heights
Thursday, March 13 | 6pm | FREE | RSVP here
Join for a Pre-Purim pizza party at 6pm, followed by a Purim spiel and Megillah reading at 6:30pm. It’ll be a rousing and hilarious take on the Purim story performed by BHS clergy and members of the synagogue! Come in costume!
Purim Spiel: “Over the Rainbow”: 100 Years of PSJC and 25 Years of Rabbi Carie at Park Slope Jewish Center | Park Slope
Thursday, March 13 | 6:30pm | FREE
Join us during Megillah reading for our annual musical Purim Spiel. This year our spiel will humorously celebrate our historic shul and Rabbi Carie on their auspicious anniversaries. You won’t want to miss this — it’ll be a Wicked good time!
Purim Party at Chabad of DUMBO | DUMBO
Thursday, March 13 | 7:30pm | FREE, donations appreciated | Register here
Join for this party at Chabad of DUMBO at 205 Plymouth Street, with an interactive Megillah, reading, buffet dinner and refreshments, and a magic show by magician Rob Romeo.
Megilah & Masquerade with Dirah | Gowanus
Thursday, March 13 | 7pm | Donations optional | RSVP here
Join us on Purim night to celebrate the Holiday with community. Pack Mishloach Manot for home-bound seniors, hear the Megillah and enjoy a falafel dinner, Hamantash bar and L’chaims. The party will take place at The Brooklyn Mill, located at 92 3rd Street.
- 7:00pm | Pack Mishloach Manot packages for home bound seniors
- 7:30pm | Interactive Megillah Reading
- 8:00pm | Dinner & Celebration
Purim at the Arcade with Chabad of DUMBO | DUMBO
Friday, March 14 | 3:00-5:30pm | $15/person, FREE for children 2 and under | Register here
Come to Area 53 in DUMBO for interactive Megillah, unlimited arcade games and duckpin bowling, holiday fare hamentashen, sandwiches, and more! Everyone that comes in costume will get a free prize!
Purim Festivities at Chabad of Brooklyn Heights | Brooklyn Heights
Friday, March 14 | 4pm
Join Chabad of Brooklyn Heights to celebrate Purim! Dress up in costumes, enjoy music and dancing, plus a music show! Located at 123 Remsen Street.
Brooklyn Brownstone Purim Backyard Community Celebration & Street Party | Gowanus
Friday, March 14 | 4-6pm | FREE for neighbors | For those outside Brooklyn Brownstone area, $75/adult and $25/child | Register here
Join friends and neighbors for an epic Purim celebration at the upscale kosher restaurant Bison & Bourbon. This mega celebration will feature engaging entertainment for adults and children. There will be an interactive Megillah reading, family entertainment, inflatables for kids, a Bison & Bourbon dinner, open bar for 21+, music and dancing, face painting, and a roving magician. Come dressed in your best costume (or not)! To make Purim B’Yachad accessible to everyone in our community, there’s no mandatory fee for people in the neighborhood or associated with the participating communities. For people outside of the greater Brownstone Brooklyn area, the cost is $75 per adult and $25 per child.
Purim Under the Sea at Congregation Beth Elohim | Park Slope
Sunday, March 16 | 9:30am | FREE, donations appreciated | Register here
Time to get silly with a kid-friendly Under the Sea Purim spiel followed by a costume parade and concert by the Shag Horns (plus special guests) — along with hamantaschen, Purim activity bags, and playground fun! This event will take place in the Sanctuary and also J.J. Byrne Park.
Purim Jamboree at Brooklyn Brewery | Williamsburg
Sunday, March 16 | 10am-12pm | Ages 0-6 | Register here
Announcing Purim Jamboree with Tkiya, B’nai Brooklyn, PJ Library, Repair the World, and The Greenpoint Shul at Brooklyn Brewery on Sunday, March 16. This Purim carnival-inspired celebration will feature music, stories, face painting, juggling, crafts, and delicious hamantashen! This event is best suited for kids aged 0-6 and their families.
PurimPalooza at The Senesh School | Carroll Gardens
Sunday, March 16 | 10am-12pm | $10/child 2 and older, FREE for grown-ups and children under 2 | RSVP here
Get ready for PurimPalooza—a fun-filled Purim celebration designed just for families with young kids! Come out for a morning bursting with music, movement, mitzvot (good deeds), and magical moments as we bring the Purim story to life in the most exciting way! Activities will include a Musical Purim Adventure with singing, puppets, parachutes, bubbles, creative arts and crafts, packing Mishloach Manot (Purim gift bags for friends & neighbors), and taking part in kid-friendly service projects to fulfill Matanot L’Evyonim (giving to those in need). There will be snacks including hamantaschen, face painting, costumes, and a mini-costume parade! There will also be a reading nook with books from PJ Library, along with blocks and magnetic tiles.
Purim Community Event at Our Lady of Mount Carmel | Williamsburg
Sunday, March 16 | 11am-1pm | RSVP here
Join us at our Purim Community-Wide Event! Dress in your favorite costume, and enjoy refreshments and entertainment! RSVP is required, and all ages are welcome!
Tot Megillah Reading & Purim Carnival at Brooklyn Heights Synagogue | Brooklyn Heights
Sunday, March 16 | 11:30am-2:00pm | Tickets are $30/child (ages 2-13), FREE for children under than 2, older than 13, and adults
Join for Brooklyn Heights Synagogue’s Purim celebration! At 11:30am, The Parenting Center welcomes children ages 0-5 and their grownups to join for a Tot Megillah reading. Then at 12pm, join for the annual Purim Carnival. This event is for children of all ages and will include pizza, dancing, and a bounce house. Carnival tickets are on presale for only $25, click here to purchase! Tickets include includes pizza, cotton candy & drinks.
Purim Carnival at Mark JCH of Bensonhurst | Bay Ridge
Sunday, March 16 | 12-3pm
Roar into Purim 2025 with us at the Marks JCH of Bensonhurst. Don’t miss all the wonderful interactive activities, from the sweet taste of hamantaschen to the Bible Players Purim spiel, bouncy castles to face painting, PJ Library Purim fun, and a welcoming smile for everyone!
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Updated: March 10, 2025.
