The week ahead is filled with family-friendly fun, from Rosh Hashanah celebrations to Oktoberfest festivities and kid-friendly Climate Week events. Top picks of the week include Brooklyn Children’s Museum’s Field Day at Brower Park in Crown Heights, Brooklyn Conservatory Community Orchestra’s Fall Concert at the Old Stone House in Park Slope, the Brooklyn Nets’ annual Practice in the Park at Potomac Playground in Bed-Stuy, the Wheels of NY classic car show at the Brooklyn Navy Yard (free for 12 and under). Plus, save the date for the ¡WEPA! Festival in Williamsburg, featuring Brooklyn Museum’s Museum on Wheels, the 3rd Avenue Festival in Bay Ridge, a pickleball tournament at Montague Open Streets in Brooklyn Heights, and DUMBO Family Games on car-free Washington Street, featuring a Pokemon trading station!
Mondays | 3:30-6:00pm
The Pier 2 Roller Rink in Brooklyn Bridge Park offers free admission hours on Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays. Roller skate with amazing views of the Brooklyn Bridge and lower Manhattan! Skate rental is $8 per person.
Tuesdays | 10am
Hopalong Andrew’s weekly shows at Whole Foods are FREE! Make sure to double check in his Instagram the morning of to make sure class has not been cancelled for any reason.
Tuesday, September 23 | 10am-4pm
Enjoy free family friendly programming on the Rosh Hashanah school holiday, including hands-on nature activities, animal encounters, and tree walks at the Audubon Center, plus family-friendly exhibits and workshops at the Lefferts Historic House.
Tuesday September 23 | 10:30am-5:00pm
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with Chabad of DUMBO!
10:30am | Rosh Hashanah Service guided in English with explanations, insights and stories to enhance your New Year!
11:30am | Children’s Program–Arts and Crafts, Stories, Apples and Honey and Shofar Blowing!
12:00pm | Shofar blowing at Chabad of DUMBO
4:00pm | Shofar blowing at Janes Carousel in the Brooklyn Bridge Park
Tuesday, September 23 | 11am-12pm | For babies and toddlers
PP Founder Valeen Bhat will read a favorite kid’s book in our cozy reading nook – perfect for babies and toddlers. Hang out after for toys and exploring all of the books we have at our Studio.
CANCELLED: Tuesday, September 23 | 12-1pm
Note: This event has been cancelled. The PuppetMobile presents Pippi, a new retelling of Astrid Lindgren’s classic Pippi Longstocking, celebrating the story’s 80th anniversary. The show features nearly two dozen handmade marionettes.
Tuesday, September 23 | 12-1pm
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a walk around Brooklyn Bridge Park to learn about the effects of climate change on New York City and the unique designs of Brooklyn Bridge Park and other waterfront greenspaces that help mitigate them. Program meets at Pier 1 Playground.
Tuesday, September 23 | 3:30-4:15pm
Through music, body movement, and imagination, participants discover that learning a new language can be a joyful, hands-on adventure.
Tuesday, September 23 | 4-7pm
Join for an evening of crafting and conversation about compost! Materials from the Big Reuse Center will be provided, along with prompts and ideas to spark creativity and discussion.
Tuesday, September 23 | 4:30-5:15pm | Ages 5+
Let’s see what we can grow in Brooklyn! Plant seeds and watch them grow. Read stories, sing, craft, and tend our garden! For children and teens with and without disabilities. Kids, tweens and teens welcome – ages 5 and up.
Tuesdays | 4:30-6:00pm
Bring your baby to Fontainhas for some cozy chai and hangs with other new moms. Hosted every week by the new mom pop-up POST.
Tuesdays | 5-7pm
Come for free ping pong in Brooklyn Commons, with DJ-Mike Doelo providing the soundtrack for each match! There will also be free lemonade and iced tea!
Wednesday, September 24 | 10am-12pm | Ages 15+ | RSVP here
Join the Education Team for a guided paddle down Fresh Creek, where we’ll use binoculars to spot and identify birds.
Wednesday, September 24 | 12-2pm
Have lunch in Willoughby Plaza and listen to classical music from BQE Strings.
Wednesdays | 3-4pm
Come to Abolitionist Place for a free jump rope program from The Double Dutch Dreamz.
Wednesdays | 3-6pm | Reserve tickets here; free tickets are made available at 3pm the Monday before
Take advantage of free admission hours at the New York Aquarium form 3-6pm on Wednesdays. Note that advance timed tickets are required (max of 4 per group); the Wednesday Afternoon Ticket Store will open on Monday at 3:00 pm for that Wednesday’s reservations.
Wednesday, September 24 | 4:30-5:30pm | Ages 6-12
Come and hear stories, sing songs, make something fun, and work in the garden! For children 6-12 years old with and without disabilities. Group size limited to 12. A parent or caregiver must accompany children.
Wednesdays | 6-9pm
In collaboration with Nieves Dance Studio, join every other Wednesday night for live music, dancing and salsa lessons! Free salsa lessons start at 6:15 pm and live music by Orquesta de Nieves and dancing begins at 7:15 pm.
Thursdays | 10-11am | Ages 5 and under | RSVP here
This nature program for ages 5 and under in Marsha P. Johnson State Park is FREE! Supplies are provided on a first come, first serve basis.
Thursdays | 10am-12pm | RSVP here
Calling all parents and caregivers with children! Join for a leisurely stroll along Prospect Park’s waterways.
Thursdays | 10am-3pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance for free nature programs at the Audubon Center:
Leaf Art | 10am–3pm – Create art inspired by trees and leaves.
Animal Encounter | 1–2pm – Meet animals with Alliance Naturalists.
Tree ID Walk | 2–3pm – Explore why trees shed their leaves on a guided walk.
Thursday, September 25 | 10:30-11:30am | Ages 0-5
Join us at the Greenpoint Library for kids’ time in our rooftop garden! We will do a very short garden-themed storytime, and then spend time together in the garden. The garden offers many sensory experiences for young kiddos, and we will set up some fun activities as well.
Thursday, September 25 | 12-2pm
Join us for an afternoon of dancing from Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, one of America’s premier flamenco companies.
Thursdays | 2-5pm | Reserve here
Join during Community Access Thursdays, every Thursday afternoon from 2-5 pm! Explore some of our most-loved exhibits, including the new Mobilab Exhibit, which invites kids to build their own vehicles and put them to the test on ramps and tracks. Plus, say hello to BCM’s live animals at Animal Encounters. Get a personal introduction to some of BCM’s most fascinating creatures, including turtles, lizards, snakes, and more.
Thursday, September 25 | 2-5pm
Join us for BCM’s fourth Field Day as part of our Summer Days of Play! We’re celebrating summer break with fun and play in Brower Park. Check out our different activity stations to enjoy games on Brower Park’s lawn, parachute play, and more. No tickets required – drop by anytime!
Visit the Environmental Education Center for Open Hours. Open Hours offer the opportunity for self-led investigation with guidance by expert educators to reveal the hidden stories found within and around Brooklyn Bridge Park. Explore our critter and fish tanks, a 10′ model of the Park, and enjoy custom arts, crafts, and reading materials which rotate on a monthly basis.
Thursday, September 25 | 4:00-5:30pm
Join us at NY Preschool & Kids Club for our Back to School Ice Cream Socials! Come meet other families, enjoy sweet treats, and celebrate the new school year.
Thursday, September 25 | 5:30-8:30pm
Brooklyn Basketball Training Center, a new training center by the Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty, is set to open its doors just just across the street from Barclays Center on Flatbush Avenue. The 19,000-square-foot facility will offer after-school and weekend programming, camps, birthday parties, clinics and much more for kids ages 6 to 14. Join for their grand opening celebration, with walk-throughs of the facility and more information about their programming.
Thursday, September 25 | 7pm
Join Molière in the Park for a hilarious FREE staged reading of the legendary French comedy, featuring cello music and FlexN choreography!
Friday, September 26 | 9am-6pm | Registration for events here
Take the ferry to Governors Island for a day of fun and free outdoor activities during Climate Week NYC. Celebrate the Island’s landscapes, history, and future, as a model for climate solutions in cities around the world. Highlights include workshops on Pop-Up Cooling Shade, a hands-on session with climate scientist Kate Marvel, a documentary screening, a tour of GrowNYC’s teaching garden, a guided Climate Tech Crawl showcasing new innovations. See the full schedule here and register for events here.
Fridays | 9:30-10:30am
Every Friday, City League Coffee invites parents, grandparents, siblings, caregivers and their little ones to join us for a fun-filled exciting hour. Each week is designed to feature a different activity that fosters a sense of togetherness between neighbors.
Fridays | 10am-3pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance for free nature programs at the Audubon Center:
Leaf Art | 10am–3pm – Create art inspired by trees and leaves.
Animal Encounter | 1–2pm – Meet animals with Alliance Naturalists.
Tree ID Walk | 2–3pm – Explore why trees shed their leaves on a guided walk.
Fridays | 3-5pm
Visit the Environmental Education Center for Open Hours. Open Hours offer the opportunity for self-led investigation with guidance by expert educators to reveal the hidden stories found within and around Brooklyn Bridge Park. Explore our critter and fish tanks, a 10′ model of the Park, and enjoy custom arts, crafts, and reading materials which rotate on a monthly basis.
Friday, September 26 | 3:30-5:30pm
Come and join us as we watch the Encanto and celebrate Latino Heritage Month! Rated PG, 99 minutes.
Fridays | 3:30-6:00pm
The Pier 2 Roller Rink in Brooklyn Bridge Park offers free admission hours on Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays. Roller skate with amazing views of the Brooklyn Bridge and lower Manhattan! Skate rental is $8 per person.
Fridays| 4pm
Join every Friday from September 5 to October 17 to see the green roofs at Kingsland Wildflowers and explore (and purchase) plants from our Native Plant Nursery. This is a family-friendly event.
Friday, September 26 | 4:30-6:30pm
Join for live jazz in the plaza at Fowler Square, featuring faculty of Brooklyn Music School. Enjoy the sounds of jazz standards, swing, bebop, and more in this free outdoor series.
Friday, September 26 | 5:30-7:00pm
Join us at NY Preschool & Kids Club for our Back to School Ice Cream Socials! Come meet other families, enjoy sweet treats, and celebrate the new school year.
Friday, September 26 | 6:00-8:30pm | RSVP here
Kick off the new school year with your whole family with a special screening of Disney’s live action Lilo & Stitch on the baseball field. Blankets to sit on are encouraged. (Chairs are not permitted.) No outside food or beverages allowed. Refreshments will be available.
Friday, September 26 | 6:00-7:30pm
The Brooklyn Conservatory Community Orchestra returns to the Old Stone House for a FREE golden-hour outdoor performance of classic and popular orchestral works, perfect for all ages! The orchestra will perform beloved songs from Wicked and Chicago alongside classics by Tchaikovsky and Puccini, with featured soprano Christine Cornell. Join us on the east side of the Old Stone House (between the House and J. J. Byrne playground) at 6 pm, and bring the whole family.
Friday, September 26 | 6-8pm | RSVP here
Effie, a tween-witch in training, navigates the highs and lows of coming of age in Brooklyn from this smash hit graphic novel series! This time she must uncover a local witch playing with teens emotions.
Friday, September 26 | 7pm
Join Molière in the Park for a hilarious FREE staged reading of the legendary French comedy, featuring cello music and FlexN choreography!
Saturday, September 27 | Join Brooklyn Stroll Club Discord to sign up
Brooklyn Stroll Club hosts meet-ups for dads with kids ages 0-4. Join for their Field Day in Brooklyn Bridge Park. There will be Polaroids, music, bagels, and coffee. Sign-up in their dad’s only Discord; due to limited space a free ticket is required.
Saturday, September 27 | 10am–dusk
Join for a Harvest Festival at the 6/15 Community Garden, with live music, plant sale, bake sale, children’s activities, and more.
Saturday, September 27 | 10-11am | Ages 11-13 | RSVP here
Come to this free one-hour clinic for kids ages 11-13. Designed to introduce the basics, this clinic will leave your child with an understanding of the rules, practice with the fundamentals, a few games under their belts, and new pickleball friends! Free paddle rentals and balls included.
Saturday, September 27 | 10am-12pm | RSVP here
Join for a playdate to meet new families, check out our classrooms, and let the kids play outdoors while the weather is perfect!
Saturday, September 27 | 10am-12pm | Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult | Register here
Green Team volunteers complete tasks such as weeding, planting and mulching. Volunteers of all ages are welcome (under 16’s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian) and no volunteer orientation is required. No gardening experience is necessary; we provide all the instructions and tools needed for a rewarding experience!
Saturdays | 10am-12pm
Walks begin at the Prospect Park Audubon Center. No registration required. Children under 12 must be with an adult. Bring binoculars if available.
Saturdays | 10am-12pm
Come downstairs for weekly complimentary entertainment for your little ones to enjoy. There will be balloon twisting, magic shows, face painting, circus performers, and more. Located in front of Osteria and Showroom Bakehouse.
Saturdays | 10am-1pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance for free nature programs at the Audubon Center:
Leaf Art | 10am–12pm – Create art inspired by trees and leaves.
Animal Encounter | 11am–12pm – Meet animals with Alliance Naturalists.
Tree ID Walk | 12–1pm – Explore why trees shed their leaves on a guided walk.
Saturdays in September | 10am-4pm | Register here in advance!
All levels are welcome including first-time kayakers — life vests and all equipment provided, as well as instruction. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present. Advance registration is required; make a reservation here. Do not walk-up without a reservation, as they will likely not be able to accommodate you!
Saturday, September 27 | 11:00-11:30am | RSVP here
The families—and dogs—Tobi meets at the park come in all sorts of shapes and colors and sizes, but this affable pup likes them all.
Saturday, September 27 | 11am-12pm
Reusing food waste to create natural dyes has been practiced for many years. Join the Urban Park Rangers and learn how to extract vibrant colors from food scraps and compost your waste. Bring your own white cotton cloth to experiment with and take home!
Saturday, September 27 | 11am-6pm | Adult tickets here | FREE for 12 and under
Wheels of NY is returning to the Brooklyn Navy Yard with their fall classic car show. Expect 150 curated classic cars, an apparel marketplace (Icona Club + more) and a kids zone by Candy Lab Toys. The DJ lineup includes Showcase, Moochie, Dylan Ali, Dennis Free, and Statik Selektah, alongside food from Leon’s Bagels, Davey’s Ice Cream, and a full bar by Honey’s. treats and tastings from our sponsors: Bulleit Whiskey and Topo Chico.
Saturday, September 27 | 12pm | Free tickets here
The Brooklyn Nets will return to Brooklyn’s Potomac Playground in Bed-Stuy for their annual Practice in the Park, where fans can watch the Nets take the court for drills as they prepare for the upcoming season. Fans can attend Practice in the Park by claiming complimentary tickets here. The free community event will also include Gersh Park vs. Zone 6 Park basketball showdown, a celebrity game featuring local influencers, and a Brooklyn Basketball combine with skill stations for fans of all ages. Guests can also explore a Vendor Village with local businesses, artists, family activities, games, and giveaways.
Saturday, September 27 | 12-1pm
Join students from the Calpulli Community in this presentation of traditional dance and music of Mexico.
Saturday, September 27 | 12-2pm | RSVP here
Join Big Reuse and fellow neighbors to clean, care for, and add mulch to the street trees in and around Jitu Weusi Plaza in Clinton Hill! The organization will provide all the tools and supplies. All supplies will be provided.
Saturday, September 27 | 12-4pm
Save the date for the 45th Annual GreenThumb Harvest Fair with workshops, flower printing, scarecrow making, pumpkin decorating, daffodil and seedling giveaways, archery with Urban Park Rangers, lawn games, yoga, dominoes, storytelling, face painting, live entertainment, and garden tours.
Saturday, September 27 | 12-6pm
Ditmas Indie Comics Extravaganza (DICE) is Ditmas Park’s premier comic festival, showcasing local comic artists. DICE is free and open to all ages and comic fans.
Saturday, September 27 | 12-6pm | FREE
El Puente’s ¡WEPA! Festival celebrates Brooklyn’s Latine culture in Williamsburg. The day will include live music, dance, arts activities, and workshops for all ages (salsa, bike repair, meditation, nail art). There will also be a CADRE Creators Market featuring local artists and handmade goods. Plus, the Museum on Wheels will be on-site. Kids can design instruments, contribute to a community altar, and engage with touchable selections from their collection of teaching objects.
Saturdays | 12-10pm
Vanderbilt Open Streets offers free programs for the whole family on car-free streets in Prospect Heights! Check here to see what’s happening this week!
Saturday, September 27 | 12-4pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance for pop-up nature education activities at the Concert Grove Pavillion and help support our fall migratory birds in the process! Stop by to design your own colorful autumn leaf window cling. These fun, decorative clings help prevent birds from colliding into windows by making glass more visible to migrating birds during their journeys. All materials provided — family-friendly and free to participate! This activity takes approximately 20 minutes.
Saturday, September 27 | 12-4pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance for pop-up nature education activities at the Nethermead Arches and learn about our park’s forest! Have you ever wondered what lives beneath your feet on the forest floor? Explore the hidden world of leaf litter. Through hands-on observation, you’ll uncover insects, decomposers, and other small creatures that play a big role in keeping the ecosystem healthy.
Saturdays | 1-5pm
Visit the Environmental Education Center for Open Hours. Explore the critter and fish tanks, a 10′ model of the Park, and enjoy custom arts, crafts, and reading materials which rotate on a monthly basis.
Saturdays | Performances at 2pm & 4pm
After presenting concerts for nearly 50 years in a floating concert hall at Pier 1, Bargemusic has relocated their chamber music concerts to the Boathouse at Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 5. All concerts are free!
Saturday, September 27 | 2:00-3:30pm
Create and learn about Sumie, a traditional style of Japanese ink painting, under the instruction of professional artist Norine Nakao Peyton.
Saturday, September 27 | 2-6pm
The Museum on Wheels will roll into El Puente’s !WEPA! Festival. This block party is filled with live Latin music, dance performances, arts activities for all ages, and more! Design instruments, contribute to a community altar, and engage with touchable selections from our collection of teaching objects. All ages are welcome to enjoy art-making, games, music, and giveaways from Yadestiny Treasure Chest.
Saturday, September 27 | 2-7pm | Make a reservation here | All ages welcome
Join for Greenwood Park’s 4th annual Brooktoberfest with beer, wiener tossing, and a stein holding competition. Book a table on Resy in advance.
Saturday, September 27 | 2-10pm
Park Slope Open Streets is back for the fall! Open Streets will be car-free on 5th Avenue from Union to 4th Street. There will also be live music between Carroll & Garfield between 3-5pm.
Saturday, September 27 | 5-8pm | For teens | Sign up here
Teens are invited to the Park Slope Armory Back-to-School Festival, with free food, YMCA swag, basketball and volleyball, track runs, ping pong, games, and more.
Sundays | 10am-12pm
The Pier 2 Roller Rink in Brooklyn Bridge Park offers free admission hours on Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays. Roller skate with amazing views of the Brooklyn Bridge and lower Manhattan! Skate rental is $8 per person.
Sundays | 10am-1pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance for free nature programs at the Audubon Center:
Leaf Art | 10am–12pm – Create art inspired by trees and leaves.
Animal Encounter | 11am–12pm – Meet animals with Alliance Naturalists.
Tree ID Walk | 12–1pm – Explore why trees shed their leaves on a guided walk.
Sunday, September 28 | 10am-6pm
The 3rd Avenue Festival is one of Bay Ridge’s biggest annual celebrations, transforming Third Avenue into a bustling street fair filled with live music, local vendors, food stalls, rides, games, and family-friendly fun.
Sunday, September 28 | 10:30am-12:00pm | Register here
Join our 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.
Sunday, September 28 | 11:00-11:30am | RSVP here
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the classic bestselling series, Fancy Nancy dazzles readers in a brand-new picture book. Attendees are encouraged to dress up in Fancy Nancy attire! Tutus, feather boas, ruffles and ribbons, sparkles galore!
Sundays, 11am-1pm | September & October | Ages 1-8 | RSVP here
Sunday Family Games on car-free Washington Street are a great way to play, meet neighbors and enjoy an epic view! Join on Sunday, September 28 for a Pokemon trading station, plus legos, crafts and a rotating roster of activities for kiddos aged 1 to 8. Curated by the DUMBO Business Improvement District x Brooklyn Bridge Parents and supported by Leaf Medical & Leaf Dental in DUMBO.
Sundays | 11am-2pm
Come downstairs for weekly complimentary entertainment for your little ones to enjoy. There will be balloon twisting, magic shows, face painting, circus performers, and more. Located in front of Osteria and Showroom Bakehouse.
Sunday, September 28 | 12:00-4:3pm | RSVP here
Bake anything you like in our outdoor wood-fired hearth, guided by Hearth Master Angel Martinez Lombardo, with peak temperatures for pizza/flatbreads (12–2 PM) and meat, veggies, or baked goods (2–4 PM). The free, family-friendly event welcomes bakers and taste-testers alike; free, but a $10 suggested donation supports hearth upkeep.
Sunday, September 28 | 12-5pm
Pickleball Takes Over on Montague Street between Clinton & Hicks on September 28! Play a little, cheer a little, or sign up for the Montague Open Pickleball Tournament here.
Sunday, September 28 | 12-6pm
ARTMAGEDDON returns to Flatbush on September 28! This free art and music festival showcases over 250 Brooklyn-based artists, bands, and creative alchemists.
Sundays | 1:00-1:30pm
Every Sunday at 1pm, come join your friends at Powerhouse Books for storytime!
Sunday, September 28 | 1-2pm
Award-winning local picture book creator Hyewon Yum shares her heartfelt celebration of the bond between mothers and daughters (with soup!).
Sundays | 1-5pm
Starting this week, the Environmental Education Center will have Open Hours on Sundays from 1-5pm! Stop in to learn about the Park and local ecology, including a 10’ model of the Park, visit our tank critters include fish, turtles, and frogs, and enjoy rotating monthly themes with crafts and activities!
Sundays | Performances at 2pm & 4pm
After presenting concerts for nearly 50 years in a floating concert hall at Pier 1, Bargemusic has relocated their chamber music concerts to the Boathouse at Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 5. All concerts are free!
Sunday, September 28 | 3-5pm | Ages 5+ | RSVP here
Calling all artists and budding environmentalists! Kids aged 5+ are invited to take fun and creative action: art-making and creating a banner for a future climate rally and to display in an upcoming exhibition at the Old Stone House & Washington Park. Join Climate Families NYC for an afternoon of arts and crafts that will be used to tell our electeds to “Choose Kids Not Polluters.”
Sunday, September 28 | 4-5pm | Ages 2-5
Stand Clear of the Closing Doors, Please is a storytelling performance for children that follows a lost toy, Catbear, traveling through six New York City subway lines to find its owner. Each train has its own story, showing the sights and sounds of the city before Catbear returns home. The show is bilingual (English and Spanish) and suitable for children ages 2–5, but open to all ages.
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Updated: September 25, 2025. Main Image: DUMBO Family Games on car-free Washington Street.
