FREESaturday Storytime
Sat, May 16 · 11:00 AM
Jamaica Bay, Meeting Room · Canarsie
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities for children. Geared for ages 0-5 years, but all children and their families are welcome.
Ages 0–5
35 Best Free Baby Events in Brooklyn This Saturday
May 15-16, 2026
Saturday in Brooklyn offers plenty of free programming for babies and young children, with storytimes and playtimes across neighborhoods. This curated list prioritizes events designed specifically for the 0-5 age group, featuring activities that support early language, cognitive, and sensory development. From bilingual storytimes to outdoor nature experiences, these picks offer caregivers accessible ways to engage their little ones throughout the borough.
1Top Pick
FREEStories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities designed for the 0-5 age group in an intimate library setting. The combination of auditory and physical engagement supports early language development and motor skills.
2Top Pick
FREEJapanese Storytime
Sat, May 16 · 6:00 AM
Central Library, Youth Wing · Prospect Park
Join us for stories and songs in Japanese! 日本語で絵本や紙芝居の読み聞かせ、手遊び、わらべ唄を楽しむおはなし会です。お子様と一緒にご参加ください。
Ages 0–5
A bilingual storytime option that introduces babies and toddlers to Japanese language and culture through songs and interactive activities. Early exposure to multiple languages supports cognitive development during critical learning windows.
3Top Pick
FREESaturday Storytime
Sat, May 16 · 7:00 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.
Ages 0–5
Specifically designed for the birth-to-five audience in a dedicated First Five Years area, this storytime emphasizes songs and rhymes in a space built for youngest learners. The structured early-literacy programming aligns with developmental milestones for infants and toddlers.
4Top Pick
FREEBaby/Toddler Playtime
Sat, May 16 · 7:00 AM
Marcy Library · Bedford
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
Ages 0–5
Baby and Toddler Playtime focuses on learning through play, offering sensory exploration and peer interaction in a program specifically designed for this age group. Unstructured play supports cognitive and social development for children under five.
5Top Pick
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FREEBrainy Babies [Arlington]
Sat, May 16 · 6:30 AM
Arlington Library, Program Room · Cypress Hills
At Arlington Library, families enjoy stories and activities designed to encourage brain development and early learning practices [in English and Spanish]. Each week we will read books, sing song
Ages 0–5
This bilingual program combines stories and brain-development activities with bilingual instruction in English and Spanish, supporting cognitive growth and language exposure from infancy. The focus on early learning practices makes it purposeful for parents seeking developmental support.
6Top Pick
FREEPlaytime at Clarendon
Sat, May 16 · 7:00 AM
Clarendon Library · Flatbush
At Clarendon Library, enjoy open play for children 0-5 years and their participating caregivers.
Ages 0–5
Open play sessions in a library environment allow babies and toddlers to explore toys and interact with caregivers at their own pace. Low-pressure, caregiver-led play is developmentally appropriate for children 0-5 years.
7Top Pick
FREESaturday Storytime
Sat, May 16 · 8:00 AM
New Utrecht Library · Bath Beach
Join us Saturday to hear new stories and favorite tales read aloud. All ages welcome!
Ages 0–5
A straightforward storytime experience reading new and classic tales aloud welcomes all ages, making it accessible for families with mixed-age groups. Saturday morning timing at a neighborhood library fits typical family schedules.
8Top Pick
FREEDance Parade + DanceFest in the East Village
Sat, May 16 · 12:00 PM
Tompkins Square Park · South Slope
Dance Parade returns to the streets, celebrating its 20th-annual procession and festival with 10,000 dancers and more than 100 unique styles of dance.
While more suited to older babies and toddlers, this outdoor dance celebration features diverse movement styles and a festival atmosphere that can engage young children through visual and auditory stimulation. The outdoor setting provides fresh air and open space for active little ones.
9Top Pick
FREEPhotoville 2026 Opening Weekend in Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sat, May 16 · 12:00 PM
Brooklyn Bridge Park · Dumbo
Photoville presents a free Community Weekend: a visual storytelling event bringing various artists to Brooklyn Bridge Park, featuring 65 exhibitions and free public programming from VSCO, the Penumbra
Photoville's Community Weekend offers free public programming and visual storytelling through photography exhibitions in an outdoor park setting. The combination of art and outdoor space can engage older babies and toddlers with changing visual experiences.
10Top Pick
outdoorFREEFamily Camping: Brooklyn
Sat, May 16 · 6:00 PM
Salt Marsh Nature Center · Marine Park
The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to welcoming your family. Families are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Monday May 4.
Family camping at a nature center introduces babies and toddlers to outdoor exploration and nature-based sensory experiences in a structured program. Connection to natural environments supports sensory development in early childhood.
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FREESaturday Storytime
Sat, May 16 · 7:00 AM
Gerritsen Beach, Small Program Room · Gerritsen Beach
At Gerritsen Beach Library, enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for children birth to 5 years and participating caregivers.
Ages 0–5
FREEStoryplay
Sat, May 16 · 7:00 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!
Ages 0–5
FREESaturday Storytime
Sat, May 16 · 7:00 AM
Coney Island, Meeting Room 2 · Coney Island
Join us Saturday to hear new stories and favorite tales read aloud. All ages welcome!
Ages 0–5
FREESaturday Storytime
Sat, May 16 · 7:00 AM
Bedford Library · Bedford
Join us Saturday to hear new stories and favorite tales read aloud. All ages welcome!
Ages 0–5
FREESaturday Storytime
Sat, May 16 · 7:00 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
Ages 0–5
FREESaturday Storytime
Sat, May 16 · 6:30 AM
Sunset Park, Multipurpose Room A · Sunset Park
Join us each Saturday to hear new stories and favorite tales read aloud. All ages welcome!
Ages 0–5
FREESaturday Storytime
Sat, May 16 · 6:30 AM
Cypress Hills, Program Room · City Line
Join us Saturday to hear new stories and favorite tales read aloud. All ages welcome!
Ages 0–5
musicFREEPre Pro 1 Choir
Sat, May 16 · 1:15 PM
Creature Space · Gowanus
The Ephyras Choir is a collaborative ensemble class that builds strong, confident musicians. Alongside engaging repertoire, students receive focused training in aural skills and foundational music the
Ages 0–18Course
danceFREEBAM DanceAfrica Tribute to the Ancestors at Weeksville Heritage Center
Sat, May 16 · 10:00 AM
Weeksville Heritage Center · Crown Heights
DanceAfrica's traditional tribute to those who have passed features music and drumming, dance performances, and a libation ceremony conducted by the Council of Elders.
artFREERooted & Steeping
Sat, May 16 · 1:00 PM
Maple Street Community Garden · Prospect Lefferts Gardens
This event invites you to center yourself, nourish your senses, and connect with neighbors near and far through the art of tea, natural dyeing, and poetry.