outdoorFREEFamily Fun Day
Sat, May 16 · 1:00 PM
Play Area · Bay Ridge
Join NYC Parks and Council Member James Gennaro and Queens Recreation for a fun filled day of family activities.
Events in Bay Ridge This Weekend
May 15-16, 2026
Bay Ridge's weekend family offerings span creative and athletic pursuits, from free community events to structured classes. This weekend's picks represent three distinct activity types—open community celebration, introductory performing arts, and martial arts instruction—giving families multiple entry points regardless of age or experience level.
Top Picks
1Top Pick
outdoorFREEFamily Fun Day offers free activities for all ages with support from NYC Parks and local government, making it an accessible entry point for families new to Bay Ridge weekend programming.
2Top Pick
Broadway Babies: Acting, Singing, and Dancing (Saturdays)
Sat, May 16 · 10:15 AM
Dimensions On Stage · Bay Ridge
A fun way for rising triple threats to learn how to act, sing, dance, and do all three at the same time! A great way to introduce theatre and the art of performing to little ones.
Ages 4–6
Broadway Babies introduces young children (4-6 years old) to performing arts through acting, singing, and dancing in a structured class setting, ideal for families curious about theatre without long-term commitment.
3Top Pick
Kids Judo
Sat, May 16 · 11:00 AM
Brooklyn Judo Academy · Bay Ridge
Kids Judo class on Saturdays at 11am. Classes at Brooklyn Judo Academy teach fundamental judo techniques and throws to children through structured instruction and practice.
Kids Judo provides instruction in fundamental martial arts techniques and teaches discipline through structured practice, offering a physical activity alternative to the performing arts options available this weekend.
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sportsFREEDance Fitness
Sat, May 16 · 12:00 PM
Brooklyn Public Library - Bay Ridge · Bay Ridge
Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics. This free class meets at Brooklyn Public Library - Bay Ridge and is offered by NYC Parks as a drop-in activity.
Musical Theatre 101: Acting, Singing, and Dancing (Saturdays)
Sat, May 16 · 11:00 AM
Dimensions On Stage · Bay Ridge
Super fun musical theatre class for the triple threat performer! Students learn the basics of acting, singing, dancing, and the art of doing them all at once. Each class focuses on a specific theme an
Ages 7–12
From $250Kids' Musical Theatre Production Program – Full Year
Sat, May 16 · 12:30 PM
Triple Promise Academy for the Performing Arts · Bay Ridge
Full-year program with two main stage musicals (fall/winter and spring). Classes in acting, dance, and vocal music. Meets Saturdays 12:30–3:30pm. Show dates Jan 30–Feb 1 and June 12–14, 2026. Total tu
Ages 7+
From $275Unmasked Musical Theatre Production Program
Sat, May 16 · 11:00 AM
Triple Promise Academy for the Performing Arts · Bay Ridge
Students learn acting, dance, and vocal techniques and perform in a fully produced musical. Meets Saturday mornings 11:00am–12:00pm. Show dates tentatively June 20–21, 2026. Total tuition $3025. (Curr
Ages 8+
From $150Acting Technique Class (Saturdays)
Sat, May 16 · 4:00 PM
Triple Promise Academy for the Performing Arts · Bay Ridge
Acting technique class covering character creation, improvisation, script analysis, visualization, object work, creative movement, voice and diction, and more. Meets Saturdays 4:00–5:00pm.
Ages 7+
Kids Judo
Sun, May 17 · 12:00 PM
Brooklyn Judo Academy · Bay Ridge
Kids Judo class on Sundays at 12pm. Classes take place at Brooklyn Judo Academy and are open to children learning basic throws, falls, and grappling techniques.