September 12–13, 2026 · 267 events
This weekend in Brooklyn, families can find a variety of free events, from storytimes and STEM activities to outdoor celebrations and sports. We've selected ten options across different neighborhoods, ensuring a mix of indoor and outdoor fun for young children. Whether you're looking for a calm story session or an active morning, there's something for everyone.
musicFREESun, Sep 13 · 9:30 AM
BAX | Brooklyn Arts Exchange · Park Slope
BAX kicks off its 35th anniversary season with a joyful community celebration for all ages! Enjoy family-friendly activities, music, and collaborative fun outdoors at the Old Stone House from 9:30-11:
This free open house at BAX offers family-friendly activities, music, and collaborative fun outdoors at the Old Stone House in Park Slope. It's a joyful community celebration for all ages, kicking off their 35th anniversary season.
Sun, Sep 13 · 12:00 PM
Montague Street · Brooklyn Heights
Brooklyn Bridge Parents host a back-to-school party during Open Streets on Montague Street between Clinton and Hicks Streets in Brooklyn Heights. Enjoy an obstacle course, arts & crafts, building acti
Enjoy a back-to-school party on car-free Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights with an obstacle course, arts & crafts, and building activities. Hosted by Brooklyn Bridge Parents, it's a free event for a wide age range (0-12 years).
FREESun, Sep 13 · 3:00 PM
Lefferts Historic House · Prospect Park
Prospect Park Alliance and Sounds Like Fun with DJ Dick Burroughs host a Black Sandwich & Lemonade Showdown, where sandwich chefs and lemonade makers compete to win either “People’s Choice” or “Judges
Join this free showdown at Lefferts Historic House in Prospect Park where sandwich chefs and lemonade makers compete for People's Choice or Judges' Choice. It's a fun, food-themed event for all ages.
FREESat, Sep 12 · 10:00 AM
Patrick Van Doren Pocket Park · Stuyvesant Heights
Join NYC parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos.
Kids in Motion at Jesse Owens Playground in Stuyvesant Heights offers free organized sports, games, and fitness demos with NYC parks staff. It's a great way to get active on a Saturday morning.
scienceFREESat, Sep 12 · 2:00 PM
Sunset Park, Multipurpose Room B · Sunset Park
Join us for STEM activities for toddlers and preschoolers! This free science program takes place indoors at Sunset Park’s Multipurpose Room B, hosted by Brooklyn Public Library, and is designed for ch
Little Scientists at Sunset Park's Multipurpose Room B provides free STEM activities for toddlers and preschoolers. It's a hands-on science program designed for young children to explore and learn.
musicFREESat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM
Carroll Gardens Library · Cobble Hill
Join us at the Amazing Garden for an all-ages musical experience with Jalopy! A few notes: This is not a drop-off program, please sit with or near your child This event is weather-permitting and
Music in the Garden at Carroll Gardens Library in Cobble Hill features an all-ages musical experience with Jalopy at the Amazing Garden. This free event is weather-permitting and requires caregivers to stay with their children.
storytimeFREESat, Sep 12 · 3:30 PM
Jamaica Bay, Meeting Room · Canarsie
Join us for a special Back To School themed storytime! Saturday Storytime features stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities for children. Geared for ages 0-5 years, but all children and their f
Saturday Storytime: Back To School at Jamaica Bay in Canarsie includes stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities for children. Geared for ages 0-5, this free event celebrates the back-to-school season.
FREESat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM
Highlawn, Meeting Room · Gravesend
In this special six-session reading readiness series, families enjoy stories & activities designed to encourage the development of early learning practices, rooted in the Science of Reading. Explo
Ready, Set, Kindergarten! at Highlawn in Gravesend is a free six-session reading readiness series for families. It uses stories and activities rooted in the Science of Reading to encourage early learning practices.
FREESat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM
Cortelyou Library · Ditmas Park
At Cortelyou Library, enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for children birth to 5 years and participating caregivers. We will have play time with toys after the storytime.
At Cortelyou Library in Ditmas Park, this free Saturday Storytime includes stories, songs, and rhymes for children birth to 5 years, followed by play time with toys. It's a relaxed and engaging early literacy event.
storytimeFREESat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM
Macon, The Fireplace · Bedford-Stuyvesant
Join us Saturday to hear new stories and favorite tales read aloud. All ages welcome!
Saturday Storytime at Macon Library in Bedford-Stuyvesant invites all ages to hear new stories and favorite tales read aloud. It's a free, classic storytime in a cozy fireplace setting.
storytimeFREESat, Sep 12 · 10:30 AM
Cypress Hills, Program Room · City Line
Join us Saturday to hear new stories and favorite tales read aloud. All ages welcome!
FREESat, Sep 12 · 10:30 AM
Sunset Park, Multipurpose Room A · Sunset Park
Join us each Saturday to hear new stories and favorite tales read aloud. All ages welcome!
FREESat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM
Marcy Library · Bedford-Stuyvesant
Baby & Toddler Playtime at Marcy Library Give your little one the best start through the power of play! Join us at the Marcy Library for Baby & Toddler Playtime , a wonderful opportunit
FREESat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM
Bedford Library · Bedford-Stuyvesant
Join us Saturdays to hear new stories and favorite tales read aloud. All ages welcome!
storytimeFREESat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM
Rugby, Meeting Room · East Flatbush
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and more! For children aged 18 months – to 5 years (with a caregiver). Please come early so you have time to settle in and to minimize disruptions. We will star
storytimeFREESat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM
Central Library, Youth Wing · Prospect Park
Enjoy songs, rhymes and stories in the Youth Wing's First Five Years area! For ages birth through five.
storytimeFREESat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM
Clarendon Library · Flatbush
At Clarendon Library, enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for children birth to 5 years and participating caregivers.
FREESat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM
Coney Island, Meeting Room 2 · Coney Island
Join us Saturday to hear new stories and favorite tales read aloud. All ages welcome!
FREESat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM
East Flatbush, Storytelling Room · East Flatbush
Join the East Flatbush branch for story and play time. We are so excited to share some of our favorite tales and songs with you!
FREESat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM
Gerritsen Beach Library · Gerritsen Beach
In this special six-session reading readiness series, families enjoy stories & activities designed to encourage the development of early learning practices, rooted in the Science of Reading.