We’ve rounded up this month’s best events for tweens and teens across Brooklyn and Manhattan. Check out Tweentopia at City Point with friendship bracelets, Pokémon trading, Legos, a Musical Theater workshop, and a K-Pop Demon Hunters dance party! Plus, save the date for Teen Night at the Brooklyn Museum, a basketball graphic novel meet & greet , plus ideas for ice skating, roller skating, sledding, and even bumper cars on ice.
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Bumper Cars on Ice at Bryant Park | Manhattan
January 9–February 28 | $24.83/ person on weekdays and $29.35/person on weekends | Best for ages 7+
Bumper Cars on Ice are back at Bryant Park, letting families bump, slide, and spin across The Rink at the Winter Village. Open Sundays–Fridays from 2-10pm and Saturdays from 9:20am-5:20pm, tickets can be reserved online or in person, but advance booking is strongly recommended due to high demand. Rides are 10 minutes.
Central Youth Wing Anime Art Contest Celebration at Central Library | Prospect Heights
Friday, January 9 | 6:15-8:00 pm | Registration is not required but encouraged | Ages 13-18
Join for an after-hours gallery opening to celebrate the Youth Wing’s Anime Art Contest! The event will celebrate the artists and their work, trivia activities, and button-making.
Poke City Card Show at Boerum Hall | East Williamsburg
Saturday, January 10 | 10am-3pm | $5/person, FREE for kids 12 and under
Join the Poke-City Card Show for a day of trading, buying, and selling Trading Card Game (TCG) items. The event features Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Lorcana, and other TCGs, with vendors on site and opportunities to connect with other collectors.
Flex Olympics at Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Crown Heights
Thursday, January 15 | 3:30-4:15 pm
Show off your moves at Brooklyn Children’s Museum’s Flex Olympics dance workshop! Learn street dance fundamentals, develop your own signature style, and compete in playful dance challenges. Flex is a high-energy street dance that was born in Brooklyn in the 1990s, inspired by Jamaican dancehall.
Cinema From the Margins: The Kite Runner at Adams Street Library | DUMBO
Thursday, January 15 | 5:30-7:45pm | PG-13
After fleeing Afghanistan as a child, a novelist returns years later and uncovers the fate and long-kept secret of his childhood friend, set against decades of upheaval from the fall of the monarchy to the Taliban era. This 2-hour-7-minute film is the January pick for Cinema From the Margins, a curated series spotlighting underrepresented voices, with a brief introduction and optional post-screening discussion in celebration of Muslim Heritage Month.
Kadir Nelson: Basket Ball at Books Are Magic | Brooklyn Heights
Friday, January 16 | 7pm
Award-winning creator Kadir Nelson delivers the perfect gift for basketball fans of any age—a beautifully illustrated history of the game and its key players over the years—in this companion to his bestselling We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball.
Family Dungeons & Dragons Fantasy Quest at 3rd Place from the Sun | DUMBO
Sunday, January 18 | 2pm | $25/person
3rd Place from the Sun is hosting their first Family Dungeons & Dragons for all ages. All adventurers will get a free set of dice!
It’s Giving AI – Teen News & Media Literacy Series at Central Library | Prospect Heights
Friday, January 23 | 4:30-5:30 pm | For teens | FREE | Register here
Teens are increasingly using AI for school projects, social media, and their own personal creative expressions without understanding the full scope of legal and ethical implications. This workshop helps teens navigate these complex issues through an informative video about using AI responsibly and testing their “eye” for spotting AI-generated artwork. Snacks will be served.
Teen Night at the Brooklyn Museum | Prospect Heights
Friday, January 23 | 5:00-7:30pm | Ages 14-19 | FREE | Register here
Join the Brooklyn Museum’s for their first Teen Night of the year! The evening will center on art, mental health, and wellness, inspired by the exhibition Monet and Venice. Explore ways to take care of yourself, manage stress, and set intentions and practices for your mind and body. The night will also feature art-making, performances, and more!
Teen Takeover: Frosty Friday! at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Friday, January 23 | 6-8pm | FREE | For teens
Join for a Frosty Friday celebration, which starts right after the library closes! Teens will make snow globes, have snow ball fights, paint mugs for hot chocolate, and eat spaghetti with meatballs.
Anime Crew: Shoujo at Brower Park Library | Crown Heights
Saturday, January 24 | 10:30am-12:30pm | Ages 9-12 | Register here
This club is designed for neurodiverse girls ages 9–12 who are interested in learning more about anime. However, all are welcome! Participants will discover different anime genres and dive into stories and characters that resonate with them. They’ll also learn how to design original characters, develop storyboards, and create short mangas, with an emphasis on celebrating girls’ creativity and perspectives.
Brooklyn Robotics League Competition at Central Library | Prospect Heights
Saturday, January 24 | 10:30am-4:30pm | FREE
Join the Brooklyn Robotics League Competition, where 16 teams from across Brooklyn compete for the trophy, borough bragging rights, and a chance to advance to the FIRST LEGO League Qualifier on their path to the NYC FIRST Championship!
Tweentopia at City Point | Downtown Brooklyn
Saturday, January 24 | 11am-1pm | Ages 10-14+ | FREE | RSVP here
Harajuku Market at Industry City | Sunset Park
Saturday, January 31 | 12-6pm | RSVP here
Join for a day of celebrating Japanese alternative fashion and the communities who wear it! Featuring artists, creators, designers, and attendees who love Lolita fashion, Decora, Jirai, Gyaru, and more.
Ice skate in Brooklyn & lower Manhattan
Take advantage of ice skating season with your friends this January! Check out our full overview, with dates, locations, hours, admission, and skate rental information.
- Roebling Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
- LeFrak Center Ice Rink | Prospect Park
- Abe Stark Rink | Coney Island
- SKATE at Domino Park | Williamsburg
- The Rink at Brookfield Place | Lower Manhattan
Or check out an indoor roller rink!
Bad weather? Don’t let that stop you from hitting the rink! Check out one of these indoor roller rinks in Brooklyn.
- All-Ages Skating at Xanadu Roller Arts | Bushwick
- Empire Skate of Mind at Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Crown Heights
through April 12, 2026 | $15 museum admission, plus $10 skating with skate rental ($8 if you bring your own skates)
Go sledding with your friends
Will Brooklyn get more snow in January?! Be prepared for any winter storms that come our way with our sledding guide, featuring the best hills in Fort Greene Park, Prospect Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and beyond.
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Updated: January 16, 2026. Main Image: Tweentopia at City Point in Downtown Brooklyn.
