Fun Things to Do with the Kids This Weekend in Brooklyn!

Things to Do with the Kids This Weekend in Brooklyn!

This weekend, Brooklyn is bursting with exciting activities for kids that are sure to keep them entertained and engaged. Whether you’re craving something active, creative, or just plain fun, there’s no shortage of options.

As a born-and-bred Brooklynite, I might be a little biased, but I truly believe there’s no better place to raise kids. There’s always something happening here, making it ideal for families who want to explore and enjoy the city.

From outdoor explorations to hands-on workshops, we’ve rounded up the best ways to make the most of your weekend in Brooklyn with your little ones. Get ready for a weekend full of fun and memories!

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Art is Alive Festival by Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation

This vibrant outdoor festival returns for its ninth year, celebrating art, culture, and community. Experience a full day of performances, dance, music, interactive art stations, and workshops rooted in African diasporic traditions and local creativity.
Through September 20, all day
Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation, 506 Macdonough Street

Brooklyn Book Festival Children’s Day

Join authors, illustrators, and publishers for a full day of storytelling, performances and book-related fun just for kids. Featuring panel discussions, hands-on activities and readings by some of the most beloved voices in children’s literature.
September 20, 10 am – 4 pm
Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon St.

Grand Opening Event- NY Preschool & Kids Club

Celebrate the grand opening of a brand-new educational space with family activities, guided tours, music and giveaways. Meet the staff, explore the classrooms and enjoy a morning filled with fun and learning.
September 20, 10 am – 12 pm
NY Preschool and Kids Club, 206 4th Ave.

CornFest+

Welcome the season with this festive fall tradition! Enjoy fresh corn-themed foods, farm animal encounters, hayrides, games, and live entertainment. A perfect way to spend the day with family and friends at one of Brooklyn’s largest seasonal events.
September 20 & 21, 11 am – 5 pm
Aviator Sports and Events Center, Floyd Bennett Field, 3159 Flatbush Ave.

Farmhouse Family Day: Soil Studies

Get your hands dirty and explore the world beneath our feet through fun, family-friendly art and science activities. Learn how soil shapes our environment while enjoying the beautiful grounds of the city’s oldest house.
September 20, 11 am – 3 pm
Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum, 5816 Clarendon Road

UrbanGlass Open Studios: Fall in the City

Take a rare peek inside one of the country’s top glassmaking studios. Visitors can tour artist workspaces, watch live glassblowing demos and explore the creative process behind this fascinating art form.
September 20, 11 am – 3 pm
UrbanGlass, 647 Fulton St.

Kids Cooking: Let’s Make Fresh Spring Rolls!

Bring your budding chefs to this hands-on cooking class where they’ll learn to make fresh spring rolls with colorful, healthy ingredients. All supplies are provided — just bring your appetite and creativity!
September 20, 12 pm – 1 pm
Talea Beer Co., 61 Bergen St.

Community Science Seining

Join marine biologists at the waterfront and discover the fish, crabs and other sea creatures living right beneath the surface. Participants help pull in nets, identify species and learn about local marine ecosystems.
September 20, 2 – 4 pm
Pier 4 Beach, Brooklyn Bridge Park

Gotham Roller Derby games

Feel the adrenaline as Gotham’s fiercest skaters battle it out in a high-energy, family-friendly roller derby event. Grab a snack, cheer for your team and experience the electric atmosphere of derby night.
September 20, October 4, 5:30 – 10 pm
LeFrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect Park, 171 East Drive

The Witcher In Concert

Immerse yourself in the epic world of The Witcher with a live orchestra performing the series’ award-winning soundtrack. This must-see event features dramatic visuals on the big screen and is a must-see for fans of the show, the books and video games.
September 20, 8 pm
Kings Theatre, 1027 Flatbush Ave.

Bus Festival

Celebrate the history of NYC transit by exploring vintage buses, meeting MTA experts and enjoying hands-on activities for all ages. This unique event is great for both transportation enthusiasts and curious commuters.
September 21, 10 am – 3:30 pm
Emily Warren Roebling Plaza, under the Brooklyn Bridge (near Washington St & Prospect St.)

Storytime with Misty Copeland

Ballet icon and author Misty Copeland leads a magical storytime event filled with inspiration and imagination. Hear her read from her acclaimed books and stay for a Q&A and photo opportunity.
September 21, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave.

Watercolor for Birdwatchers Workshop

Bring your love of birds and art together in this outdoor watercolor workshop. Observe local birdlife and learn watercolor techniques in a peaceful, creative setting led by expert instructors.
September 21, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Noosphere Arts, 520 Kingsland Ave.

MasterChef All-Stars Live!

Watch stars from MasterChef face off live in this thrilling culinary competition on stage. Enjoy behind-the-scenes stories, live cooking challenges, audience participation and plenty of delicious drama.
September 21, 7 pm
Kings Theatre, 1027 Flatbush Ave.

Get Together Gowanus

Celebrate what makes Gowanus unique with pop-ups from your favorite local businesses and organizations, free samples, giveaways and exclusive discounts. There will also be games, activities and all-ages fun, along with music, drinks and good vibes.
September 21, noon – 5 pm
Threes Brewing, 333 Douglass St.

Madame Morbid’s Trolley Tours

Brooklyn’s favorite Halloween tradition, Madame Morbid’s Trolley Tours, is back from the dead! Travel the cobblestone streets of Kings County inside a Victorian carriage, adorned with velvet curtains, tufted leather seats, and crystal chandeliers, while exploring the historic neighborhoods of Park Slope, Williamsburg, Cobble Hill, Gowanus, Prospect Park and Navy Yard. Visit haunted brownstones, hidden cemeteries and Revolutionary War battlefields. See the home where a séance went horribly wrong in 1864, the location of a theater fire in which 300 people melted together, a canal so dirty it killed a whale and where a headless man walks the Brooklyn Bridge.
Through November 9, Wednesdays – Sundays, 7 pm; Wednesdays – Sundays, 9 pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 4 pm
Madame Morbid, 510 Driggs Ave.

Waterfront Walks

Join Brooklyn Bridge Park docents for a free walking tour to learn about the history of the Brooklyn waterfront, Brooklyn Bridge Park’s sustainable design and ecology and how the Park came to life! Tours last roughly 60-90 minutes and start from the entrance of Pier 1 and finish near Pier 3. Tourists and locals alike will gain new insights into the waterfront and the world-class Park.
Sundays through Oct. 26, 10:30 am
Brooklyn Bridge Park, 334 Furman St.