Our January overview highlights the best events for Brooklyn families, from free events like Tweentopia at City Point and Toddlertopia at Atlantic Terminal to winter traditions across the borough like ice skating, recycling your Christmas trees at Mulchfest, and celebrating Three Kings Day. Teens can head to Teen Night at the Brooklyn Museum, families can catch Disney on Ice at Barclays Center, and everyone can take part in Martin Luther King Jr. Day events.
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1. Celebrate Three Kings Day
The Mexican holiday El Día de los Reyes Magos (known elsewhere as Epiphany) celebrates the Three Wise Men who brought baby Jesus gifts in the Christmas story. Celebrate this winter holiday with a family-friendly event!
- Three Kings Day Celebration at Moore Street Market
Celebrate Three Kings Day at Moore Street Market! - Kwenda’s Winter Festival
Celebrate Three Kings Day with free toys, books, arts & crafts, clothing & treats for girls ages 3–6. - Three Kings Day Celebration at El Puente
Save the date for El Puente’s Three Kings Celebration, Ven A Casa: Aquí Es Donde La Gente Sueña. - Fiesta de Los Tres Reyes Magos at Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Join for a festive afternoon celebrating Three Kings Day. There will be live music and entertainment, delicious Rosca de Reyes, gifts for children ages 3-10, and a special visit from the Three Kings.
2. Recycle your Christmas tree at Mulchfest
Chipping Weekend: Saturday, January 10 & Sunday, January 11 | Drop-offs accepted December 26, 2025–January 11, 2026 | Citywide
During Mulchfest, you can drop-off your tree to be recycled into mulch! Drop-offs will be accepted in parks across Brooklyn from December 26, 2025–January 11, 2026, and save the date for Chipping Weekend Saturday, January 10 & Sunday, January 11, 10am-2pm each day. Drop-off locations include Brooklyn Bridge Park, Cobble Hill Park, Fort Greene Park, Prospect Park, Coffey Park, Sunset Park, Owl’s Head Park, Domino Park, McCarren Park, McGolrick Park, and beyond. To see all locations, click here.
3. Catch a kids concert at Time Out Market
- Free Kids Concert with Hopalong Andrew at Time Out Market
Hopalong Andrew is the hardest-working cowboy musician in Brooklyn, traveling the children’s-entertainment circuit with the lasso-swinging performer. - Free Kids Concert with Suzi Shelton at Time Out Market
Suzi’s performances are infused with charm and energy. Shows end with a disco dance party, bubbles, and free stickers!
4. Movers and Makers: Family Tour and Workshop at the New York Transit Museum
Sunday, January 11 | 2:00-3:30 pm | Ages 5-14 | $20/adult, $10/child | Boerum Hill
Join the Transit Museum for Movers and Makers, their monthly family workshop series. Tour select exhibitions, dive into a new transit-themed topic or museum story, and get creative together in their makerspace with hands-on art and design projects.
5. Celebrate Martine Luther King Jr. Day
- Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. at Brooklyn Children’s Museum
| $15 admission
Join for two days of service, storytelling, and song! March with Grammy-nominated musician Fyütch, create shadow puppets, join community service projects, and hear Dr. King’s words come to life. - BAMkids Celebrates MLK Day: Nurturing the Seeds of Resilience at BAM
| FREE | Register here
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy with hands-on activities including creating a collaborative mural, participate in movement exercises, and write letters of encouragement to your future self. This program is designed for children ages 6 and up. There will be three 75 minute sessions with timed entry. - 40th Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at BAM
FREE
Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at this annual event. Join for a day of reflection, family-friendly activities, and celebration of all who carry Dr. King’s vision of justice and equality forward.
6. Teen Night at the Brooklyn Museum
Friday, January 23 | 5:00-7:30pm | Ages 14-19 | FREE | Register here | Prospect Heights
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!
7. Tweentopia at City Point | Downtown Brooklyn
Saturday, January 24 | 11am-1pm | Ages 10-14+ | FREE | RSVP here
8. Disney on Ice at Barclays Center
Thursday, January 29–Sunday, February 1 | Shows at 11am, 3pm & 7pm | $33 and up | Full schedule and tickets here | Fort Greene
Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party is a family-friendly production that follows the search for Tinker Bell. Characters include Miguel from Coco, Moana from Moana, Belle from Beauty and the Beast, Elsa from Frozen, and Stitch from Lilo and Stitch. The show also features moments from Aladdin, Toy Story, and The Little Mermaid.
9. Toddlertopia at Atlantic Terminal | Downtown Brooklyn
Saturday, January 31 | 11am-1pm | Ages 0-5 | FREE | RSVP here
TODDLERTOPIA is coming! Brooklyn Bridge Parents is hosting a morning full of fun and discovery for toddlers and preschoolers ages 0 to 5 years old in Downtown Brooklyn. Little adventurers can dive into hands-on activities, from lively music classes and creative building stations to a giant ball pit and plenty of other playful surprises. Families can also explore resources for young families, preschool and daycare options, discover new ways to learn and play while having a blast. You can find us on the ground floor event space of Atlantic Terminal Mall, next door to Nike, directly across from Barclays Center.
10. Ice skate in Brooklyn & lower Manhattan
Take advantage of ice skating season 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
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Updated: January 8, 2026. Main Image: Tweentopia at City Point in Downtown Brooklyn.
