storytimeFREEThings to Do with Kids in Brooklyn This Weekend
October 24–25, 2026 · 354 events
This weekend in Brooklyn, families can choose from a range of free storytimes and school-readiness series across neighborhoods including Prospect Park, East Williamsburg, Bushwick, and Ditmas Park. The selections below mix bilingual, ASL, and standard early literacy programs for children from birth to age 5, all taking place on Saturday. Each pick is free and drop-in unless noted, so caregivers can plan a nearby outing without advance registration.
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storytimeFREEThis free storytime at the Central Library in Prospect Park offers songs and stories in Japanese, making it a good pick for families with children from birth to 5 years old who want a bilingual experience.
FREELed by a deaf performer, this free American Sign Language family storytime in East Williamsburg includes stories, movement, and rhymes for toddlers ages 18 months to 7 years, providing an accessible and interactive option.
FREEThis free six-session series at Cypress Hills focuses on early learning practices for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers, with activities that explore literacy through stories and play.
storytimeFREEAt Clarendon Library in Flatbush, this free storytime for children birth to 5 years includes stories, songs, and rhymes, offering a straightforward early literacy activity for caregivers and little ones.
FREEThis free seven-session reading readiness series at Washington Irving in Bushwick is designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers, with stories and activities rooted in the Science of Reading.
FREEIn Ditmas Park, this free seven-session series at Cortelyou welcomes children ages 0-5 and their caregivers to enjoy stories and activities that build early learning practices through music, stories, and more.
FREEBrainy Babies at New Lots Library in East New York is a free program for children birth to 5 years that uses stories, songs, and activities to encourage brain development and early learning.
This free story and play time at East Flatbush's Large Conference Room is open to children birth to 5 years, combining tales and songs for a relaxed weekend activity.
FREEBedford Library hosts a free Saturday storytime for all ages, reading new stories and favorite tales aloud, making it a simple drop-in option for families in the neighborhood.
storytimeFREEIn Gravesend, this free Saturday storytime for ages 0-5 includes stories and songs in the Meeting Room, providing a local option for families in the area.
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