Brooklyn is packed with kid-friendly fun this week, with events for all ages—from concerts and story times to nature activities and tween and teen programs. Highlights include the Danish Christmas Fair in Brooklyn Heights, Flex Olympics at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Beam Camp’s Try-It Day in Red Hook, and a Thanksgiving performance by Suzi Shelton and Little Miss Ann at Time Out Market in DUMBO. You’ll also find more live music from Moozika!, Schoolhouse Rock Live!, and Olivia Patiño.
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Monday, November 17 | 3:00-4:30pm | Ages 9-12
Come hang out with other tweens for some fun activities at the library! This week, we will be making autumn wreaths.
Monday, November 17 | 3:30-4:45pm | Ages 4+
Celebrate International Games Month at the Red Hook Interim Library! Come to the library to play board and card games.
Monday, November 17 | 3:30-5:00pm | Ages 11-18
Teens, learn how to create music with Building Beats!
Mondays | 3:30-6:00pm
The Pier 2 Roller Rink in Brooklyn Bridge Park will remain open through the end of November. The rink offers free admission hours on Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays. Skate rental is $8 per person.
Monday, November 17 | 4-5pm | Ages 6-12
Come make sand art at Sunset Park Library with colored sand and bottles.
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, November 18 | 10:30-11:30am | Ages 0-5
Join Olivia Patiño for a fun-filled, interactive kids’ show! Olivia blends country, pop, and playful tunes, all accompanied by her acoustic guitar.
Tuesday, November 18 | 4:00-4:45pm | Registration will open 24 hours in advance
Join us for Jack and Friends presents Moozika!, singer-songwriter Jesse Goldman’s award-winning bilingual family music band and educational program.
Tuesday, November 18 | 4:00-5:30pm | Ages 9-14
Zine Clubhouse is a free arts education program of Booklyn, Inc. for youth ages 9–14. We’ll meet on the third Tuesday of each month during the school year at Sunset Park Library. Zine Clubhouse is a chill space for tweens to explore zinemaking at their own pace.
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.
Wednesday, November 19 | 9am | Ages 0-4
Learn & Play with NIA! Calling all children 0–4 years old and their parents/guardians! Join us every month for a free literacy-themed playdate at NIA Carey Gardens Cornerstone. Light breakfast included! Every third Wednesday of every month at 9am.
Wednesday, November 19 | 12:30-2:00pm
Team DUMBO is hosting a party to celebrate the end of Belgian block reconstruction in the neighborhood. There will be free pizza and cake!
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, November 19 | 3:30-5:00pm | Ages 11-18
Comic book artist Aatmaja Pandya is joining The Bad Art Club to teach manga and comic drawing. Do you have an idea for a story you have always wanted to draw? Get a head start here!
Wednesday, November 19 | 4:00-5:30pm | Ages 13+
Teens 13+, head to the Teen Zone to make gratitude bracelets. We’ll talk about what we’re feeling grateful for, and use different beads to represent those things.
Wednesday, November 19 | 4:30-5:15pm | Grades 4-7
Join our Tween Book Club, a low-stakes book club for Grades 4-7. Our November book club pick is Uprooted: A Memoir of What Happens When Your Family Moves Back by Ruth Chan. Copies available for pickup at the Adams Street Library or check out Libby for the e-book version.
Thursdays | 10am-12pm | RSVP here
Calling all parents and caregivers with children! Join for a leisurely stroll along Prospect Park’s waterways.
Thursdays | 2-5pm | Reserve here
Explore some of the museum’s most-loved exhibits, including toddler-favorite Totally Tots, the miniature shops of World Brooklyn, our NEST kids’ climber, and more. Then check out ColorLab, the family art studio located on the 2nd floor of the Museum, where artists of all ages can explore, make, and celebrate art. Plus, say hello to BCM’s live animals at Animal Encounters, which repeats twice, first from 3:00-3:20pm and again from 3:45-4:05 pm. It’s recommended that you reserve your tickets in advance online. Walk-ins always welcome.
Thursday, November 20 | 3:00-3:30pm
Held at 3pm on the third Thursday of every month (during Open Hours), Nature Storytime is led by librarians from the Adams Street Library. Stick around after to check out all the animals and activities in the room during Open Hours! Walk-ups only; we do our utmost to accommodate as many walk-ups as space allows.
Thursdays | 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.
Thursday, November 20 | 3:30-4:15pm | RSVP here
Show off your moves at the monthly Flex Olympics dance workshop! Learn the basics of street dance, build your own style, and join fun dance challenges. Flex is a high-energy street dance born in Brooklyn in the 1990s and inspired by Jamaican dancehall.
Thursday, November 20 | 3:30-5:00pm | Ages 3+ | PG
Families with Children, join us at the Leonard Branch Library for a screening of Free Birds, 91 minute run time.
Thursday, November 20 | 3:30-5:00pm | Ages 5+ | PG
After School Movie at Brooklyn Heights Library! For kids ages 5 and up. This week’s movie: Where The Wild Things Are, rated PG. Run time: 1 hour and 41 minutes. No registration required; attendance limited by room capacity.
Thursdays | 4:30-5:30pm
Come to Fontainhas every Thursday at 4:30pm for a free story time and singing! Open to all. Bring your little ones for a fun story, enjoy a glass of chai or wine, and meet other parents!
Friday, November 21 | 7am-10pm
K-Slope Marketplace, a family-owned grocery store, is hosting a soft opening Friday, November 21st at 7am to serve the Park Slope community before Thanksgiving. The first 100 customers will receive complimentary gift bags filled with our favorites treats, and shoppers can enter a raffle to win multiple raffles including a $100 Thanksgiving Feast Bundle that feeds 12, plus enjoy free samples and great holiday deals throughout the store.
Friday, November 21 | 10-11am | Doors at 10am, show at 10:15am | Ages 0-5
Macaroni KID Brooklyn NW will present a free concert for toddlers and babies featuring Suzi Shelton with Special Guest Little Miss Ann (from Chicago!). Join us to get festive as Thanksgiving approaches. Designated stroller parking will be provided upon entry. Free and open to the public pending capacity in the space.
Friday, November 21–Sunday, November 23 | 10am-8pm
Adult Swim is bringing the headquarters of the series “Smiling Friends” to life with a massive installation at Brooklyn’s Empire Ferry Fulton Lawn. Fans can step inside the headquarters and snap photos with some of their favorite friends in the show’s break room. Guests can also spin a prize wheel for a chance to win exclusive prizes, including figures of the characters.
Fridays | 1-10pm
With a new location at 362 Van Brunt Street, the Red Hook Pinball Museum is now open for free play (with donations accepted) every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 1-10pm! It’s NYC’s only vintage pinball museum, with games from 1871-1971, and you can play on the first pinball machine ever made!
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, November 21 | 3:30-4:30pm
Join for a concert by Birds of a Feather, comprised of Filipina-American Little Miss Ann of Chicago and Brooklyn’s children’s music performer Suzi Shelton. All ages. No registration required!
Fridays | 3:30-6:00pm
The Pier 2 Roller Rink in Brooklyn Bridge Park will remain open through the end of November! The rink offers free admission hours on Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays. Skate rental is $8 per person.
Friday, November 21 | 4-5pm | Ages 13-18
If you are in between the ages of 13 and 18, come join us in the Teen Gaming Room for Teen Fall Karaoke! Come start off the fall season and take a break from midterms with some singing and music! Snacks and water is included alongside with free books and summer reading bags.
Friday, November 21 | 4:00-4:30pm | Ages 2-7
Join us for a Thanksgiving craft inspired by a book at Adams Street Library.
Friday, November 21 | 6-8pm | For teens
Come to Pacific’s kickoff Teen Takeover! Enjoy a night of cozy crafts, snacks, hot chocolate, & popcorn. We will vote on a movie to enjoy!
Saturdays | 9am | Sign up here
parkrun is a free, worldwide, weekly event where people of all ages and abilities walk, jog, run, or volunteer in a 5k event on Saturday mornings–in Brooklyn, you can join every week in Brooklyn Bridge Park! Families register online and receive a barcode which will record their time. All ages are welcome, and there is a coffee and catch-up after each run!
Saturday, November 22 | 9-11am | RSVP to cobblehillparkcha@gmail.com
Join for Cobble Hill Park’s final fall maintenance day for trimming, mulching, and planting tulips. Gloves and tools provided; kids welcome with adult supervision.
Saturday, November 22 | 9:30-11:30am | RSVP here
Join the District 39 Clean Up Crew for a sidewalk trash pickup. They will provide gloves, bags, and grabbers.
Saturdays | 10am-12pm | Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Walks begin at the Prospect Park Audubon Center. No registration required. Children under 12 must be with an adult. Bring binoculars if available.
Saturday, November 22 | 10am-1pm
Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs on Saturdays and Sundays at the Prospect Park Audubon Center.
Leaf Art | 10am–12pm | Create nature-inspired art while exploring tree leaves.
Animal Encounter | 11am–12pm | Learn about the Audubon Center’s animals with Alliance Naturalists.
Fall Nature Walk | 12–1 pm | Discover how insects and plants, like the Spotted Lanternfly, prepare for winter.
Saturday, November 22 & Sunday, November 23 | 10-4pm
The Danish Seamen’s Church will once again host the Danish Christmas Fair, featuring Scandinavian design, knitwear, gift items, holiday ornaments, and Danish candy. There will be festive treats and beverages, and Santa will make an appearance! Shopping will take place both days, and food will be served at Plymouth Church (entry via 66 Hicks Street) on Saturday only.
Friday, November 21–Sunday, November 23 | 10am-8pm
Adult Swim is bringing the headquarters of the series “Smiling Friends” to life with a massive installation at Brooklyn’s Empire Ferry Fulton Lawn. Fans can step inside the headquarters and snap photos with some of their favorite friends in the show’s break room. Guests can also spin a prize wheel for a chance to win exclusive prizes, including figures of the characters.
Saturday, November 22 | 11am-12pm
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best bird viewing spots in New York City. Learn more about the various species of owls found in our parks and hopefully be lucky enough to spot them.
Saturdays | 11am-2pm
Every weekend, Dekalb Market Hall (downstairs at City Point) offers balloon animals, face painting, and more! Located in front of Osteria and Showroom Bakehouse.
Saturday, November 22 | 11:o0-11:30am | RSVP here
From Marginalian creator Maria Popova and acclaimed illustrator Sarah Jacoby comes this gorgeous picture book about the dark side of the moon, and creative solitude as an antidote to loneliness.
Saturday, November 22 | 12-3pm | Ages 9+ | RSVP here
Join Beam Camp in Brooklyn for a hands-on day of building, where kids and parents can dive into workshops like crafting wooden baskets and making compound butter, complete with camp-style games and s’mores.
Saturday, November 22 | 1-2pm | Ages 2-5
Schoolhouse Rock Live! follows Tom, a nerve-wracked school teacher who is nervous about his first day of teaching. He tries to relax by watching TV, when various characters representing facets of his personality emerge from the set and show him how to win his students over with imagination and music, through such songs as “Just a Bill,” “Lolly, Lolly, Lolly,” and “Conjunction Junction.”
Saturday, November 22 | 1-3pm | Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Interested in volunteering and making a difference at Shirley Chisholm State Park? Join us for a shoreline cleanup along the Fountain Water Access Area. All materials, including hand sanitizer, gloves, and garbage pickers, are provided.
Saturdays | 1-10pm
With a new location at 362 Van Brunt Street, the Red Hook Pinball Museum is now open for free play (with donations accepted) every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 1-10pm! It’s NYC’s only vintage pinball museum, with games from 1871-1971, and you can play on the first pinball machine ever made!
Saturdays | 2pm
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, November 22 | 2-3pm
Read to a dog at the library! Our certified therapy dog, Flash Gordon, loves to be read to.
Saturday, November 22 | 2:00-3:30pm
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a maritime exploration event as we go bird and boat-watching! Explore the significance of Bush Terminal and the Port of New York and New Jersey in the past and present. Learn about the working harbor and its role in global supply chains.
Sundays | 10am-12pm
The Pier 2 Roller Rink in Brooklyn Bridge Park will remain open through the end of November. The rink offers free admission hours on Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays. Skate rental is $8 per person.
Sunday, November 23 | 10am-1pm
Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs on Saturdays and Sundays at the Prospect Park Audubon Center.
Leaf Art | 10am–12pm | Create nature-inspired art while exploring tree leaves.
Animal Encounter | 11am–12pm | Learn about the Audubon Center’s animals with Alliance Naturalists.
Fall Nature Walk | 12–1 pm | Discover how insects and plants, like the Spotted Lanternfly, prepare for winter.
Friday, November 21–Sunday, November 23 | 10am-8pm
Adult Swim is bringing the headquarters of the series “Smiling Friends” to life with a massive installation at Brooklyn’s Empire Ferry Fulton Lawn. Fans can step inside the headquarters and snap photos with some of their favorite friends in the show’s break room. Guests can also spin a prize wheel for a chance to win exclusive prizes, including figures of the characters.
Sunday, November 23 | 10:30am-12:00pm | RSVP here
Join for a hands-on storytelling workshop where children use mask-making, guided play, and group story circles to explore feelings, create characters, and share their own stories.
Saturday, November 22 & Sunday, November 23 | 10-4pm
The Danish Seamen’s Church will once again host the Danish Christmas Fair, featuring Scandinavian design, knitwear, gift items, holiday ornaments, and Danish candy. There will be festive treats and beverages, and Santa will make an appearance!
Sunday, November 23 | 11:o0-11:30am | RSVP here
At her first ballet ever, can an excitable little Chicken resist helping the story along? Fans will cheer as their favorite interrupter puts her spin on a beloved holiday classic.
Sunday, November 22 | 11am-12pm
Come for a bike ride with Brooklyn’s Urban Park Rangers along the Shore and Ocean Parkways. This will be a casual ride where we will make multiple stops to observe and discuss the prominent natural and historical features. We will end at Machate Circle in Prospect Park. Bring your own bike, bike helmet, and water bottle!
Sunday, November 22 | 11:00am-12:30pm
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a dive into some Brooklyn history. Learn about some of the history of New York’s defunct rail lines, including trolley lines and elevated trains. Learn about Brooklyn’s greatest transit tragedy and the reason that Brooklyn no longer has a Malbone Street.
Sundays | 11am-2pm
Every weekend, Dekalb Market Hall (downstairs at City Point) offers balloon animals, face painting, and more! Located in front of Osteria and Showroom Bakehouse.
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 | 1-10pm
With a new location at 362 Van Brunt Street, the Red Hook Pinball Museum is now open for free play (with donations accepted) every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 1-10pm! It’s NYC’s only vintage pinball museum, with games from 1871-1971, and you can play on the first pinball machine ever made!
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Updated: November 20, 2025. Main Image: Danish Christmas Fair at Danish Seamen’s Church in Brooklyn Heights.
