Fall Classes at Brooklyn Botanic Garden offer seasonal programming for children, with sessions held on-site at the garden. The classes are registered, and age ranges vary by specific offering. Indoor and outdoor spaces are used depending on the activity.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden · Prospect Park
Fall Classes at Brooklyn Botanic Garden offer seasonal programming for children, with sessions held on-site at the garden. The classes are registered, and age ranges vary by specific offering. Indoor and outdoor spaces are used depending on the activity.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden · Prospect Park
A 7-week series at Brooklyn Botanic Garden for ages 11–13, exploring plant science and garden ecology through hands-on activities. Sessions take place at the garden’s outdoor and greenhouse spaces, with a registered format for the full program.
scienceBrooklyn Botanic Garden · Prospect Park
A 7-week series at Brooklyn Botanic Garden for ages 11–13, exploring plant science and garden ecology through hands-on activities. Sessions take place at the garden’s outdoor and greenhouse spaces, with a registered format for the full program.
scienceBrooklyn Botanic Garden · Prospect Park
A 7-week series at Brooklyn Botanic Garden for ages 11–13, exploring plant science and garden ecology through hands-on activities. Sessions take place at the garden’s outdoor and greenhouse spaces, with a registered format for the full program.
From $600Prospect Park · Prospect Park
In our Traditional Arts Class, children are introduced to traditional crafts and artistic practices from cultures around the world. Past projects have included weaving, basketry, papermaking, bookbinding, fabric dyeing, jewelry making, metalwork, stone carving, and much more. Students receive personalized, in-depth instruction and have opportunities to work with a wide variety of tools, techniques, and materials. Alongside these hands-on creative experiences, students learn about world cultures, mythology, and traditional customs. This class is designed for sincere and dedicated young artists with a passion for creative processes, traditional craftsmanship, and cultural exploration. Rooted in a spirit of camaraderie and collaboration, our classes cultivate a supportive community where students encourage one another, share ideas, and grow both as artists and as individuals. Classes also include outdoor exploration, where students discover medicinal and edible plants, learn practical survival and nature-awareness skills, and foster a deeper connection with the natural world. Additionally, students are taught traditional comtemplative techniques including visualizations and breathwork. Dates: 12 Classes: Thursdays, Sept 17 - Dec 17, 2026. No class Oct 15 (Gigi traveling) and Nov 26 (Thanksgiving) Pricing : $600 for the season, or families may join at any time during the season for an adjusted price. Reach out to sparkartsbk@gmail.com for more info about rolling registrations or scholarships. Time: 3:30-5:30pm Location : Drop off and pick up in front of Litchfield Villa. On rainy days and when it gets colder, we will meet indoors at Spark Arts Home Studio at 523 8th street between 8th Ave and Prospect Park West. Ages : 6 – 10
storytimeFREECentral Library · Prospect Park
Join us for Ready Set Kindergarten on Zoom! This is a virtual version of our popular school readiness program, led by educators, and designed to help children ages 3-5 get ready to read, and ready for school. Learn about every day early literacy practices you can do right now to enhance your children's learning and development. Talk, Sing, Write, Read, and Play with us! Registration Required.
From $35Prospect Park · Prospect Park
Music with Miles is a forty-five minute “grown-up and me” music class for ages 0-3. The class features live music and is led by professional musical performers and teaching artists. Music with Miles is designed to sow the seeds of appreciation for music and rhythm at an early age, as well as to help your little one reach age-appropriate benchmarks through gross motor skill development and number, letter, and shape recognition. The class features a blend of classic nursery rhyme and children’s singalong songs as well as contemporary pop songs, and the Music with Miles team makes sure to always create a fun experience for kids and their grownups alike. *Prospect Park Location: Closest entrance from street is Ocean Avenue/Lincoln Road. We will meet on the grass to the right of the statue of Lincoln if you approach from Ocean Avenue. Feel free to reach out for more detailed directions!*
From $35Prospect Park · Prospect Park
Music with Miles' Baby Music Class is a forty-five minute "grown-up and me" music and movement experience designed especially for our littlest friends, ages 0–18 months. Led by professional musical performers and teaching artists, this class features live music in a gentle, welcoming setting tailored to your baby's developmental stage. Through songs, sensory-friendly props, and age-appropriate instruments, your baby will explore sound, rhythm, and movement at their own pace. The class is designed to support early milestones — from tummy time and sitting up to clapping, waving, and first steps — while building a foundation for a lifelong love of music. It's also a wonderful opportunity for grownups to connect with other new families in the neighborhood. *Prospect Park Location: Closest entrance from street is Ocean Avenue/Lincoln Road. We will meet on the grass to the right of the statue of Lincoln if you approach from Ocean Avenue. Feel free to reach out for more detailed directions!*