Art Classes for Toddlers in Greenwood Heights, NYC

14 upcoming · 3 local studios

Greenwood Heights has 14 upcoming art sessions across three venues, with most clustered at KoKo Lot on 19th Street. That roster leans toward school-age building and making programs—House Building, Fort Building, and Inventor's Lab run $600–$675 and include pick-up from PS 130 and PS 321—while Industry City hosts drop-in crafts like bracelet-making and resin workshops, and Green-Wood Cemetery runs a Toddler Takeover for ages 12–36 months. All upcoming sessions are listed below; filter by age band to narrow down.

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Community Bracelet-Making Event

Sat, Sep 19 · 11:00 AM

Industry City · Greenwood Heights

Sift through our extensive assortment of beads to make a bracelet for a good cause! Brooklyn Creative Reuse is welcoming SoulSketch Collective to our space on September 19th, 11am-5:30pm. Drop-in, make a bracelet with reused art supplies, and your pay-what-you-wish payment will go towards SoulSketch’s mission. SoulSketch Collective is a 501(c)(3) youth-for-youth nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing self-confidence, emotional well-being, and community connection through the transformative power of art. So far, they have raised enough to donate 3K+ wellness resources and have held community workshops for 150+ youth.

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Dried Flower Resin Craft Workshop: Hosted by little bloomtale × KAJIHA

Sun, Sep 20 · 12:30 PM

Industry City · Greenwood Heights

Join our Resin Craft Accessary Workshop by little bloomtale hosted by Kajiha! Discover the art of resin crafting and make your own beautiful jewelry pieces filled with our dried flowers. In this hands-on, relaxing workshop, you’ll design and create your very own resin accessories—now with even more options to choose from, including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and keychains (with more to come). • All materials provided • Perfect for beginners and craft lovers alike • Take home your own handmade accessory Let your creativity bloom and craft something truly special with us!

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Toddler Takeover at the Green-House

Tue, Sep 22 · 10:00 AM

The Green-Wood Cemetery · Greenwood Heights

, Move over, big kids! On Tuesday mornings, it’s toddler time at the Green-House. Bring your little ones to the most fun pop-up play zone in Sunset Park for a morning of open play and sensory exploration. Activity stations will vary for each program. Got a train enthusiast? They’ll love the Cemetery’s toy vehicles! A budding builder? Our foam mausoleum blocks are perfect for tiny architects. Junior scientists can interact with bug specimens, bird puppets, magnifying glasses, and more. Come hang out with fellow parents and caregivers while your children explore, create, and play. Don’t forget your strollers, snacks, and playful spirit! Price: Free Buy Tickets In-Person Event (see details below) Presented in partnership with Park Slope Parents Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the registration process, that is the last ticket available. Know Before You Go: Tickets: Due to program popularity and limited space, registration is required. Recommended for ages 1 to 4 years old. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Where To Go: This program takes place at the Green-House (750 Fifth Avenue), near the Main Entrance on Fifth Avenue and 25th Street. Accessibility & Safety: The Green-House is ADA-accessible. If you need accommodations for any reason, please contact our staff before reserving tickets at 718-210-3080, ext. 1, or events@green-wood.com. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live

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From $675

House Building (Fall 2026) - Pick-up available from PS 130 Upper

Tue, Sep 22 · 3:30 PM

KoKo Lot at 440 19th St. (Between 8th Ave & Prospect Park West) · Greenwood Heights

In this House Building workshop, kids will build structures fit for humans, pets, and other creatures (big or small, real or imaginative). Kids learn how to use planning, engineering, woodworking and critical thinking skills to create their structures. Found objects and other reclaimed materials will be used to build the structures. Pick-up is available from PS 130 Upper. Pick-up is an optional add-on that applies to the full semester. The cost for pick-up is $136 ($17/session). Kids are picked up by a KoKo Teaching Artist at school dismissal time and escorted to the Lot. Kids have snack and playtime until the workshop begins at 3:30PM. Please note: After School Pick Up will not be offered on November 3rd (Election Day, remote learning day for NYC Public Schools). Workshop Dates for Fall 2026: 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3*, 11/10, 11/17 (9 sessions total) *After School Pick Up will not be offered on 11/3 because it will be Election Day (remote learning day for NYC Public Schools). Dismissal Timing: For Fall 2026, we will have staggered dismissal times as sunset gets earlier. Workshop times will be: September - mid-October, 3:30PM - 5:30PM mid-October - November, 3:30PM - 5PM More about the workshop: This workshop takes place at the KoKo NYC Lot located at 440 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215, between 8th Ave and Prospect Park West The workshop will take place fully outdoors There is a port-a-potty onsite for bathroom use Kids will use handsaws, battery-operated drills, and other tools in this workshop KoKo NYC workshops are an inclusive environment where all kids are welcome! We encourage participation from kids of all gender identities, neurodiverse experiences, and skill levels with tools. KoKo NYC Teaching Artists and staff represent a wide diversity of personal and professional experiences. We are proactive and intentional about our teaching approach and support of all KoKo kids. If you have any questions about whether KoKo NYC is a good fit for your kid, please email us ( info@kokonyc.org ). If cost is a barrier for your family, please email info@kokonyc.org .

Ages 8–12

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From $675

Fort Building (Fall 2026) - Pick-up available from PS 130 Lower + Upper

Tue, Sep 22 · 3:30 PM

KoKo Lot at 440 19th St. (Between 8th Ave & Prospect Park West) · Greenwood Heights

In this Fort Building workshop, kids will learn about differnt types of shelters and build structures fit for humans, pets, and other creatures (big or small, real or imaginative). Inspired by the natural environment of the KoKo Lot, kids will explore and use critical thinking skills to create their structures. Found objects and other reclaimed materials will be used to build their forts. Pick-up is available from PS 130 Lower and PS 130 Upper. Pick-up is an optional add-on that applies to the full semester. The cost for pick-up is $136 ($17/session). Kids are picked up by a KoKo Teaching Artist at school dismissal time and escorted to the Lot. Kids have snack and playtime until the workshop begins at 3:30PM. Please note: After School Pick up will not be offered on November 3rd (Election Day, remote learning day for NYC Public Schools). Workshop Dates for Fall 2026: 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3*, 11/10, 11/17 (9 sessions total) *Note: After School Pick up will not be offered on 11/3 because it will be Election Day (remote learning day for NYC Public Schools). Dismissal Timing: For Fall 2026, we will have staggered dismissal times as sunset gets earlier. Workshop times will be: September - mid-October, 3:30PM - 5:30PM mid-October - November, 3:30PM - 5PM More about the workshop: This workshop takes place at the KoKo NYC Lot located at 440 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215, between 8th Ave and Prospect Park West The workshop will take place fully outdoors There is a port-a-potty onsite for bathroom use Kids will use handsaws, battery-operated drills, and other tools in this workshop KoKo NYC workshops are an inclusive environment where all kids are welcome! We encourage participation from kids of all gender identities, neurodiverse experiences, and skill levels with tools. KoKo NYC Teaching Artists and staff represent a wide diversity of personal and professional experiences. We are proactive and intentional about our teaching approach and support of all KoKo kids. If you have any questions about whether KoKo NYC is a good fit for your kid, please email us ( info@kokonyc.org ). If cost is a barrier for your family, please email info@kokonyc.org .

Ages 5–7

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From $600

Adventure Building (Fall 2026) - Pick-up available from PS 130 Upper + PS 321 Upper

Thu, Sep 24 · 3:30 PM

KoKo Lot at 440 19th St. (Between 8th Ave & Prospect Park West) · Greenwood Heights

In this Adventure Building workshop, kids will build with reclaimed wood, recyclables, and natural materials to construct environments for adventure! Exploring the environment of the KoKo Lot, kids will create their own, imaginary / potential worlds. Is this adventure happening on Earth? Somewhere else? When in time? We will find out together! In this process-oriented workshop, KoKo NYC Teaching Artists work alongside kids asking guiding questions about world-building and community, supporting kids to bring their ideas to life. Pick-up is available from PS 130 Upper + PS 321 Upper. Pick-up is an optional add-on that applies to the full semester. The cost for pick-up is $136 ($17/session). Kids are picked up by a KoKo NYC Teaching Artist at school dismissal time and escorted to the Lot. Kids have snack and playtime until the workshop begins at 3:30PM. Workshop dates for Fall 2026: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19 (8 sessions total) NO workshops on: 11/5 Dismissal Timing: For Fall 2026, we will have staggered dismissal times as sunset gets earlier. Workshop times will be: September - mid-October, 3:30PM - 5:30PM mid-October - November, 3:30PM - 5PM More about the workshop: This workshop takes place at the KoKo NYC Lot located at 440 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215, between 8th Ave and Prospect Park West The workshop will take place fully outdoors There is a port-a-potty onsite for bathroom use Kids will use handsaws, battery-operated drills, and other tools in this workshop KoKo NYC workshops are an inclusive environment where all kids are welcome! We encourage participation from kids of all gender identities, neurodiverse experiences, and skill levels with tools. KoKo NYC Teaching Artists and staff represent a wide diversity of personal and professional experiences. We are proactive and intentional about our teaching approach and support of all KoKo kids. If you have any questions about whether KoKo NYC is a good fit for your kid, please email us (info@kokonyc.org). If cost is a barrier for your family, please email info@kokonyc.org.

Ages 8–12

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From $600

Inventor's Lab (Fall 2026) - Pick-up available from PS 130 Lower + PS 130 Upper + PS 321 Upper

Thu, Sep 24 · 3:30 PM

KoKo Lot at 440 19th St. (Between 8th Ave & Prospect Park West) · Greenwood Heights

Take a trip back in time to explore a world without technology! How different was life without the simple machines we take for granted like the wheel-and-axle and the screw? In this Inventor’s Lab workshop, kids learn the history and mechanics of the six simple machines (inclined plane, wedge, lever, wheel-and-axle, screw, and pulley). Through tinkering and material exploration, kids will learn the creative and real-life applications of the simple machines, opening up endless opportunities for inventive thinking and building. We will be inspired by the natural world around us, incorporating nature and the resources that surround us into our creations, solutions, and process. Pick-up is available from PS 130 Lower, PS 130 Upper, + PS 321 Upper for an added cost. Pick-up is an optional add-on that applies to the full semester. The cost for pick-up is $136 ($17/session). Kids are picked up by a KoKo NYC Teaching Artist at school dismissal time and escorted to the Lot. Kids have snack and playtime until the workshop begins at 3:30PM. Workshop dates for Fall 2026: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19 (8 sessions total) NO workshops on: 11/5 Dismissal Timing: For Fall 2026, we will have staggered dismissal times as sunset gets earlier. Workshop times will be: September - mid-October, 3:30PM - 5:30PM mid-October - November, 3:30PM - 5PM More about the workshop: This workshop takes place at the KoKo NYC Lot located at 440 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215, between 8th Ave and Prospect Park West The workshop will take place fully outdoors There is a port-a-potty onsite for bathroom use Kids will use handsaws, battery-operated drills, and other tools in this workshop KoKo NYC workshops are an inclusive environment where all kids are welcome! We encourage participation from kids of all gender identities, neurodiverse experiences, and skill levels with tools. KoKo NYC Teaching Artists and staff represent a wide diversity of personal and professional experiences. We are proactive and intentional about our teaching approach and support of all KoKo kids. If you have any questions about whether KoKo NYC is a good fit for your kid, please email us (info@kokonyc.org). If cost is a barrier for your family, please email info@kokonyc.org.

Ages 5–7

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From $675

Destroy + Build (Fall 2026) - Pick-up available from PS 10 + PS 295

Fri, Sep 25 · 3:30 PM

KoKo Lot at 440 19th St. (Between 8th Ave & Prospect Park West) · Greenwood Heights

In this mixed-ages, sustainability-focused workshop, kids will learn about using materials already available to us to build something new! Kids will start with taking apart existing structures at the KoKo Lot and old / discarded electronics while thinking about how the disassembled pieces can be repurposed, recombined, and reinvented. Find out how what you uncover through deconstructing can become something totally unexpected and unique! Using the KoKo Lot and our reclaimed/found objects as inspiration, KoKo NYC Teaching Artists help kids imagine possibilities and bring their ideas to life. Pick-up available from PS 10 + PS 295. Pick-up is an optional add-on that applies to the full semester. The cost for pick-up is $153 ($17/session). Kids are picked up by a KoKo NYC Teaching Artist at school dismissal time and escorted to the Lot. Kids have snack and playtime until the workshop begins at 3:30PM. Workshop Dates for Fall 2026: 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 (9 sessions total) Dismissal Timing: For Fall 2026, we will have staggered dismissal times as sunset gets earlier. Workshop times will be: September - mid-October, 3:30PM - 5:30PM mid-October - November, 3:30PM - 5PM More about the workshop: This workshop takes place at the KoKo NYC Lot located at 440 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215, between 8th Ave & Prospect Park West. The workshop will take place fully outdoors. There is a port-a-potty onsite for bathroom use. Kids will use handsaws, batterty-operated drills, tape and hot glue in this workshop. KoKo NYC workshops are an inclusive environment where all kids are welcome! We encourage participation from kids of all gender identities, neurodiverse experiences, and skill levels with tools. KoKo NYC Teaching Artists and staff represent a wide diversity of personal and professional experiences. We are proactive and intentional about our teaching approach and support of all KoKo kids. If you have any questions about whether KoKo NYC is a good fit for your kid, please email us ( info@kokonyc.org ). If cost is a barrier for your family, please email info@kokonyc.org.

Ages 5–12

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A Taste of Grand Bazaar

Sat, Sep 26 · 11:00 AM

Industry City · Greenwood Heights

Get a Taste of Grand Bazaar NYC at Industry City! Join us on Saturday, September 26, as we bring a curated selection of NYC’s best independent vendors, makers, artists, and vintage dealers to Brooklyn for a special one-day pop-up at Industry City. Discover vintage treasures, handmade goods, art, fashion, home decor, and one-of-a-kind finds from the talented small businesses that make Grand Bazaar NYC a beloved New York City destination. After you’ve explored the market, enjoy Industry City’s restaurants, bars, courtyards, public art, and waterfront atmosphere for the perfect day in Brooklyn. Find us in Courtyard 3/4! Navigate to 237 36th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232. Enter the Industry City campus from 36th Street and head into the main pedestrian area. Follow signs toward Buildings 3 and 4. The market will be set up in Courtyard 3/4, between Buildings 3 and 4. Keep an eye out for the Grand Bazaar NYC market tents!

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Last Saturdays: Open Classroom

Sat, Sep 26 · 12:00 PM

The Green-Wood Cemetery · Greenwood Heights

, Mark your calendars for the last Saturday of every month! May through November, the Green-House is opening its classroom space for free, drop-in fun for visitors of all ages. Expect two themed hands-on activities that will help you explore the art, history, or nature of Green-Wood! Each gathering will offer something different, but whether you’re designing a monument, investigating a nature discovery table, or crafting a masterpiece, the goal remains the same: to spark curiosity and help families connect with each other and the Cemetery. Price: Free Register The Green-House (see details below) For this Last Saturdays’ art project, we will create paint pigment using flowers harvested from Jean Shin’s installation, Offering. These pigments will be used to create our own paintings inspired by the colors of the flowers in bloom. Participation is free, registration is recommended so we can get a rough headcount. Know Before You Go: Tickets: No registration required. Drop in and join us. Seating and activities are first come, first served. All ages, recommended for 5+ and caregivers. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Where To Go: This program takes place at the Green-House (750 Fifth Avenue), near the Main Entrance on Fifth Avenue and 25th Street. Accessibility & Safety: The Green-House is ADA-accessible. If you need accommodations for any reason, please contact our staff before reserving tickets at 718-210-3080, ext. 1, or events@green-wood.com. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live

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MILNA MARKET: South Asian Pop-Up Market NYC

Sun, Sep 27 · 11:00 AM

Industry City · Greenwood Heights

The wait is finally over! Milna Market is back at Industry City on September 27 🍂 ​Milna Market is a curated South Asian pop-up market in NYC, transforming 11,000 sq ft into a modern bazaar featuring 60+ South Asian brands and makers across food, fashion, jewelry, beauty, home, lifestyle, and more. ​In Hindi, milna means both “to meet” and “to find,” which is exactly what the market is all about. Join us for a full day of community, discovery, and shopping South Asian-owned businesses! ​🎟️ $4 Entry (plus tax) Guests under 12 and over 65 receive free admission. ​Refund Policy: Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is canceled by the Organizer. ​🎉 We will have carrom, henna, and more activities! ​🎁 The first 25 attendees will receive a FREE Milna Market Mini tote! ​🛍️ Our Mini Totes are also available to preorder for pickup only at Milna Market on September 27. Select the Milna Market Mini Tote option in the Luma ticket section to purchase yours! Totes can be picked up at the first-floor check-in area.

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From $665

Boat Building (Fall 2026) - Pick-up available from PS 10 + PS 295 + PS 321 Upper

Mon, Sep 28 · 3:30 PM

KoKo Lot at 440 19th St. (Between 8th Ave & Prospect Park West) · Greenwood Heights

Boat Building is a “Sink AND Swim” workshop that explores the physics of boat building by creating flotation structures. Kids learn how to use planning, engineering, woodworking, and critical thinking to create functional boats and models. They explore traditional and experimental methods based on their own sensibilities. Boats will be created out of found materials. We create blueprints and small model floats, steering mechanisms, as well as an actual boat / floating contraption which will be tested in the waters of Brooklyn. Kids will use handsaws, battery-operated drills, and other tools in this workshop. The class will culminate in a Maiden Voyage in June 2027 , where kids will set sail at Plumb Beach ! Pick-up available from PS 10 + PS 295 + PS 321 Upper. Pick-up is an optional add-on that applies to the full semester. The cost for pick-up is $119 ($17/session). Kids are picked up by a KoKo NYC Teaching Artist at school dismissal time and escorted to the Lot. Kids have snack and playtime until the workshop begins at 3:30PM. Workshop Dates for Fall 2026: 9/28, 10/5, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, and 11/16 (7 sessions total) NO Workshops on: 9/21 or 10/12 Dismissal Timing: For Fall 2026, we will have staggered dismissal times as sunset gets earlier. Workshop times will be: September - mid-October, 3:30PM - 5:30PM mid-October - November, 3:30PM - 5PM More about the workshop: This workshop takes place at the KoKo NYC Lot located at 440 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215, between 8th Ave and Prospect Park West The workshop will take place FULLY OUTDOORS There is a port-a-potty onsite for bathroom use Kids will use handsaws, battery-operated drills, and other tools in this workshop KoKo NYC workshops are an inclusive environment where all kids are welcome! We encourage participation from kids of all gender identities, neurodiverse experiences, and skill levels with tools. KoKo NYC Teaching Artists and staff represent a wide diversity of personal and professional experiences. We are proactive and intentional about our teaching approach and support of all KoKo kids. If you have any questions about whether KoKo NYC is a good fit for your kid, please email us (info@kokonyc.org). If cost is a barrier for your family, please email info@kokonyc.org.

Ages 8–12

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A Day in the Life of a Funeral Celebrant

Wed, Oct 7 · 6:30 PM

The Green-Wood Cemetery · Greenwood Heights

, Credit: Shannon Taggart Green-Wood’s A Day in the Life series turns its focus to funeral celebrants, professionals who work closely with families to create meaningful, personalized rituals and memorial services. Panelists will discuss what their day-to-day responsibilities entail, from collaborating with families, funeral directors, and communities to designing services that reflect individual values, cultures, and beliefs. The conversation will also explore the logistics and emotional labor of the role, as well as pathways into the profession. Attendees are invited to ask questions about training, common misconceptions about celebrancy, and the evolving ways people mark death today. A Day in the Life brings together industry professionals for lively conversations about the many facets of work in the deathcare field. Price: Free Register In-Person Event (see details below) Know Before You Go: Where To Go: This program will take place at The Green-House (750 Fifth Avenue), across the street from the Main Entrance of Green-Wood (500 25th Street). Accessibility & Safety: The Green-House is an ADA-compliant building; however, extra accommodations for visitors using wheelchairs or other mobility aids are encouraged, before reserving tickets. To contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility, call 718-210-3080, ext. 1, or email events@green-wood.com. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live

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Uprising/Downfall: 250 Years of Courage, Repression, and Resistance on the Road to American Democracy

Sat, Oct 10 · 7:00 PM

Brooklyn Public Library · Greenwood Heights

, This teach-in, featuring artists, activists, advocates, writers, and scholars, will examine 20th century social movements that advanced democracy and human rights, and State activities that sought to repress them. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live