The Jewish holiday of Purim—celebrated Monday, March 2 and Tuesday, March 3, with weekend events on Sunday, March 1—commemorates Queen Esther and her cousin Mordecai’s triumph over Haman, who sought to destroy the Jewish people in ancient Persia. Traditions include reading the Book of Esther (Megillah), giving food and charity, and sharing a festive meal, with families baking hamantashen, dressing in costume, and celebrating with music and dancing. Our roundup features family-friendly events in DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Park Slope, Gowanus, Crown Heights, Williamsburg, Sheepshead Bay, and Bay Ridge.
Jewish Unity Hamantash Bake with Chabad of Park Slope | Park Slope
Sunday, February 22 | 10:15am | Optional donations start at $20/person | Register here
Join us for a festive Hamantash Bake with music, crafts, face painting, and light refreshments.
Hamentashen Bake at Kiddie Korner | Brooklyn Heights
Thursday, February 26 | 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.
Pop Star Purim with Congregation Beth Elohim | Park Slope
Sunday, March 1 | 9:30-10:30am | FREE | Register here
Join CBE for a Pop Star Purim themed sing-along with the CBE family band, followed by a costume parade to J.J. Byrne Playground led by the Shag Horns (plus special guests!)—along with hamantaschen, Purim activity bags, and playground fun! During the indoor celebration, there will be face-painting, art-making, hamantaschen-tasting, and more.
PurimPalooza at The Senesh School | Carroll Gardens
Sunday, March 1 | 10am-12pm | $10/child 2 and older, FREE for grown-ups and children under 2 | Tickets here
The Senesh School and JCC Brooklyn Summer Day Camp invite families to a Purim celebration with games, inflatables, face painting, music, a Megillah reading, and a costume parade. Enjoy hands-on activities like packing Mishloach Manot, a special JPlay! space for younger kids, and a Purim Passport raffle.
Purim Jamboree at Brooklyn Brewery | Williamsburg
Sunday, March 1 | 10am-12pm | Ages 0-6 | $20/family | Register here
Join for a Purim Jamboree presented by The Neighborhood, Tkiya, B’nai Brooklyn, PJ Library, and Greenpoint Shul. This festive celebration for children ages 0–6 and their families features lively music, face painting, crafts, and delicious hamentashen. If ticket cost is a barrier, email in**@***************bk.org.
Purim Family Extravaganza at Kane Street Synagogue | Cobble Hill
Sunday, March 1 | 10:30-11:30am for ages 0-4 | 11:30am-12:40pm for ages 4-8 | Sign up here | $36/family non-members
Families with kids 0–4 can join the joyful Purim party at 10:30am with costumes, activities, treats, music, and family fun, while families with kids 4–8 can come at 12:00pm for a costume parade, games, hamantashen baking, art, music, and Vashti Dardashti’s Shushan Salon.
Purim Carnival at Kings Bay Y | Sheepshead Bay
Sunday, March 1 | 11am-2pm | RSVP here
Join for a Purim Carnival at Kings Bay Y, 3495 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn. Enjoy a costume party, arts and crafts, puppet and main shows, inflatables, hamantaschen, and more—all with free admission!
Tot Megillah Reading at Brooklyn Heights Synagogue | Brooklyn Heights
Sunday, March 1 | 11:30am | Ages 0-5 | FREE | Sign up here
BHS welcomes children for a musical reading of the Megillah, especially created for young children. Win a prize for your costume! Stay afterwards for the 12pm Purim Carnival!
Purim Carnival at Brooklyn Heights Synagogue | Brooklyn Heights
Sunday, March 1 | 12pm | $25 tickets presale, $30 tickets day-of | Adults, children under 2 & over 13 are FREE | Get tickets here
Join for BHS’s annual Purim Carnival. This event will include pizza, dancing, crafts, games, and a bounce house.
Family Purim Carnival at Marks JCH of Bensonhurst | Bay Ridge
Sunday, March 1 | 12-3pm | FREE | RSVP here
Join Marks JCH of Bensonhurst for a Family Purim Carnival. Esther’s Tea Party will feature a puppet performance, tea tasting, perfume making, hamantaschen decorating, an obstacle course, and a costume contest.
Purim Carnival at Bay Ridge Jewish Center | Bay Ridge
Sunday, March 1 | 1-4pm | Non-members: $15/adult, $5/child | Members: $10/adult, $5/child | RSVP here
Join for a Purim Carnival with games, crafts, and a magic show! Costumes encouraged.
Megilah & Masquerade at the Brooklyn Mill | Gowanus
Monday, March 2 | 6pm | Optional donations start at $54/person | RSVP here
Join Dirah on Purim night to celebrate Purim. Pack Mishloach Manot for home-bound seniors, hear the Megillah, enjoy falafel dinner and a Hamantash Bar, and celebrate with crafts and a piñata!
Estr/x Justic Hunters: Purim Spiel & Megillah Reading at Brooklyn Heights Synagogue | Brooklyn Heights
Monday, March 2 | 6pm Pizza Party | 6:30pm Purim Spiel & Megillah Reading | All ages | FREE | RSVP here
Cap off BHS’s Purim celebration with a pizza party, followed by their Purim Spiel & Megillah reading: a spirited and hilarious take on the Purim story, performed by BHS clergy and members of the synagogue. Silly fun and refreshments for all ages and make your own groggers!
Purim Carnival with Kane Street Synagogue | Cobble Hill
Monday, March 2 | 6:00-7:15pm | Ages 6-12 | Optional donation of $36/non-member family | RSVP here
Join for Carnival-esque silly games, hamantashen-baking, and a costume parade!
Purim Services at Kane Street Synagogue | Cobble Hill
Monday, March 2 | 7:15pm | Ages 12+ | FREE
Older kids are invited to join the whole Congregation for a raucous Purim service. Costumes are encouraged. A similar service with Megillah reading happens the following morning, too!
Purim Night at Congregation B’mai Jacob | Park Slope
Monday, March 2 | 6:40pm | RSVP here | Optional donations start at $36/person
Join for a festive Purim night with Megillah reading, pizza, beer, and great company at CBJ. Megillah reading starts at 6:40pm, followed by the celebration at 7:30pm.
Purim at the Arcade with Chabad of DUMBO | DUMBO
Tuesday, March 3 | 4-6pm | $20/person, FREE for children 2 and under | Register here
Join Chabad of DUMBO to celebrate Purim at Area 53 with arts and crafts, unlimited video games, hamentashen and holiday treats, face painting, and an interactive Megillah reading. Everyone in costume will receive a prize and be entered into the grand raffle!
Brooklyn Brownstone Purim B’Yachad at Bison & Bourbon | Gowanus
Tuesday, March 3 | 4:30-7:00pm (Doors open at 4pm) | $65/person, or flexible rate of $25 until 2/28 | Register here
Brownstone Brooklyn’s Purim B’Yachad is a hosting a Purim celebration at Bison & Bourbon, featuring music, dancing, interactive Megillah readings, kids’ activities, adult entertainment, and a 21+ open bar, with a 7 PM sit-down farbrengen for a more intimate experience. If pricing is a barrier, email of****@*************pe.com.
Cirque du Purim with ABCirque | Crown Heights
Sunday, March 8 | 2-4pm | Tickets are $48.47/adult, $$29.93/child (2-11), and free for children under 2
Join us for Cirque Du Purim for a family-friendly celebration featuring acrobatics, live storytelling, and a festive dance party! Enjoy a circus performance, post-show Try-It Stations to practice circus skills, a live band, costumes, and delicious food and drinks.
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Updated: February 17, 2026. Main Image: Purim Jamboree at Brooklyn Brewery in Williamsburg.
