Kids Shows and Theater in Brooklyn

Kids shows and theater programs in Brooklyn currently list 225 upcoming sessions across 59 distinct venues, mixing dedicated studios, puppet theaters, ballet schools, and community spaces. Listings cluster most heavily in Greenpoint (38), Park Slope (32), Gowanus (31), and Prospect Heights (28), with South Slope and Williamsburg carrying 17 and 11 respectively. Only 13 of the 225 listings are free, and a typical paid listing falls in the $45–$656 band; age ranges vary by venue rather than following one citywide standard. Each venue below links to its full schedule of upcoming dates.

20 top picksUpdated October 12, 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.

1
Creature Space
Gowanus·Ages 6–12·$401–$1470
Classes most days
2
Stage Left South
Greenpoint·Ages 3–18·$240–$810
Classes most days
3
HGL ART
Prospect Park South·Ages 3 mo–6 yr·$48–$1050
Weekday classes
4
Brooklyn Ballet
Boerum Hill·Ages 3–17·$930–$1271
Weekday classes
5
Park Slope Treasure Trunk Studio
Park Slope·Ages 3–7·$45–$60
Classes most days
6
South Slope Treasure Trunk Studio
South Slope·Ages 3–7·$45–$60
Classes most days
7
Prospect Heights Treasure Trunk Studio
Prospect Heights·Ages 3–7·$45–$60
Classes most days
8
Atlantic Ave Treasure Trunk Studio
Brooklyn Heights·Ages 3–7·$45–$60
Weekday classes
9
Puppetworks Theatre, Industry City - 2nd Floor
Park Slope·Ages 3+·$11
Drop-in play
10
Маленькая Компания - Malenkaya Kompaniya
Sheepshead Bay·Ages 3–5·prices vary
Weekend sessions
11
Prospect Heights - Brooklyn Brainery
Prospect Heights·Ages 3–7·$45–$60
Weekday classes
12
Barclays Center
Prospect Heights·All ages·prices vary
Classes most days
13
The Green-Wood Cemetery
Greenwood Heights·prices vary
Drop-in play
14
Puppetworks Theatre
Park Slope·Ages 3+·$11
Drop-in play
15
WR: New HomeBase
Williamsburg·Ages 3–13·$593–$625
Weekday classes
16
Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy
Crown Heights·Ages 6–9·prices vary
Weekday classes
17
Industry City
Greenwood Heights·Ages 8+·prices vary
Weekday & weekend classes
18
Shostakovich School of Music, Art & Dance
Bath Beach·Ages 6–8·prices vary
Weekday classes
19
A Rosie Day
Williamsburg·Ages 12 mo+·$28
Weekday classes
20
Brooklearn
Carroll Gardens·Ages 3 mo–5 yr·$38
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.