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
87 Best Toddler Events in Brooklyn This Saturday
May 15-16, 2026
Saturday mornings in Brooklyn offer plenty of free, toddler-friendly options—from classic storytimes to movement classes and hands-on play sessions. We've selected 10 events spread across neighborhoods that balance structure with flexibility, recognizing that toddlers thrive with variety and a mix of sitting, singing, and active play. Whether your toddler is a newborn, a crawler, or a confident walker, this list includes programs that match different times, activity styles, and neighborhood locations.
1Top Pick
FREEStories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities keep toddlers engaged with multiple sensory experiences in one session. The Jamaica Bay location offers a change of scenery from typical indoor venues.
2Top Pick
FREEFree Family Play Mornings
Sat, May 16 · 9:30 AM
Saint Felix · Fort Greene
Join us for a relaxed, drop-in morning of play, connection, and community at World Explorers. Throughout the morning, children can experience: Storytime • Messy Play • Music & Movement • Open Play Spa
Ages 2–4Weekly
This program rotates through several activities—storytime, messy play, music, and open play—which helps maintain toddler interest and prevents restlessness. The 9:30 AM time works well for families who need a later start.
3Top 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
Japanese storytime introduces toddlers to language and cultural sounds through songs and hand games, offering a unique alternative to English-only programs. Early morning timing (6:00 AM) suits families with early risers.
4Top 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
Held in a dedicated First Five Years area at Central Library, this storytime provides a purposefully designed space for babies and toddlers with age-appropriate songs and rhymes. The central location is accessible across Brooklyn neighborhoods.
5Top 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 & Toddler Playtime emphasizes hands-on play as a learning tool, giving younger toddlers and babies room to explore without structured sitting requirements. The Marcy Library location serves the Bedford area.
6Top Pick
FREE"Lil Boppers" Toddler Hip-Hop Class
Sat, May 16 · 10:00 AM
Atlantic Terminal Mall-Community Space · Fort Greene
Our Lil Boppers class is the coolest way for kids and caregivers to get moving together! Designed for toddlers who are crawling, walking, or starting to groove, this class introduces little ones to rh
Ages 2–3
Hip-hop movement class lets crawling and walking toddlers experience rhythm and music through their own bodies in a structured but playful format. The 10:00 AM time slot provides a mid-morning activity option.
7Top 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 format allows toddlers to move and explore at their own pace without a structured program, reducing pressure for short attention spans. The 7:00 AM early slot suits families wanting to start their day out.
8Top Pick
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
Coney Island's storytime combines stories and sing-alongs in a welcoming all-ages environment, with the neighborhood location offering a beach-area resource for families in that part of Brooklyn.
9Top Pick
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
Bilingual (English and Spanish) programming with brain-development activities supports early learning while serving multilingual families. Songs, stories, and hands-on activities suit the 0-5 age range well.
10Top 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 visual storytelling and outdoor setting in Brooklyn Bridge Park offer toddlers a chance to see art and move around in an open space, though parent engagement will be higher than typical structured toddler events. Free community programming makes it accessible.
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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
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
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
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.
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.
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