Kids Shows and Theater in Brooklyn
This guide tracks 44 upcoming kids shows and theater programs across 19 distinct venues, including museums, performance halls, and arts programs. The listings cluster heavily in Crown Heights with 17 upcoming events, followed by Coney Island and Fort Greene, each with 6. 10 of the 44 listings are free, while paid events typically run around $15; age ranges vary by program, from infants under a year to preteens up to age 12. Each studio or venue below links to its full schedule of upcoming performances and sessions.
20 top picks 20 freeUpdated August 28, 2026 · Brooklyn
The 20 best right now
Ranked by how much they have on the calendar and how complete their listings are — never by anyone paying us.
1Brooklyn Children's Museum
Crown Heights·prices vary
Classes most days
2
Coney Island USA
Coney Island·Ages 0+·$15
Weekend sessions
3Global School Brooklyn
Crown Heights·Ages 3–12·prices vary
Weekend sessions
4
Dance Room
Crown Heights·Free
Weekend sessions
5
Multi-Use Room A
Greenpoint·Free
Weekday classes
6
BAM
Fort Greene·prices vary
Weekday & weekend classes
7
Brower Park Library
Crown Heights·Ages 0–5·Free
Weekday classes
8PlayWell Brooklyn
Brooklyn·Ages 1–5·prices vary
Weekday classes
9Shostakovich School of Music, Art & Dance
Bath Beach·Ages 6–9·prices vary
Weekend sessions
10
BAM Rose Cinemas
Fort Greene·prices vary
Weekend sessions
11
Brooklyn Public Library - Flatbush
Flatbush·Free
Weekday classes
12
Herbert Von King Park
Bedford·Free
Weekend sessions
13
KidzHOME
Sheepshead Bay·Ages 3+·prices vary
Weekend sessions
14
Lefferts Historic House
Prospect Park·Free
Weekend sessions
15
ESTIA House of Movement
Williamsburg·Ages 3–9·Free
Weekend sessions
16
QPL Woodside Branch
Crown Heights·Ages 0–5·Free
Weekday classes
17
Xanadu Roller Arts
Bushwick·Ages 2–12·$13
Weekend sessions
18
Carmine Carro Community Center
Marine Park·Free
Weekend sessions
19
KPL Dance Co.
Williamsburg·Ages 2–14·prices vary
Weekend sessions
20
Old Stone House & Washington Park
Park Slope·$10
Weekday classes
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Frequently asked
What ages are kids shows and theater programs in Brooklyn for?
Listings on this page run for ages 18 months through 12 years, with many shows flagged for ages 2+. Each one carries its own age band, so you can check the fit before you book.
How much do kids shows and theater programs cost in Brooklyn?
Prices are free library and park performances through about $60 a seat for ticketed theater. Free listings are flagged on every card.
Do I need to register in advance?
Ticketed shows sell out well in advance; free library and park performances are usually first-come, first-served.
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Listings come from studio, library, museum and NYC Parks schedules we re-check on a schedule. Prices and age bands are whatever the provider publishes — always confirm on their own registration page before you go.