May 15-16, 2026
This Sunday in Brooklyn offers something for every kid—whether they want to learn to code, get creative, move their bodies, or explore nature. We've picked 10 events across neighborhoods from Park Slope to Greenpoint that let kids try new skills, play independently, and discover what they enjoy. Most are free, and all are designed to let kids lead their own experience.
FREESun, May 17 · 1:00 PM
Park Slope - Brooklyn/New York · Park Slope
Coding with Minecraft - using the education edition of Minecraft, kids will learn all the core coding concepts including sequencing, variables, functions, loops and if/then conditionals. Age ranges ar
Kids learn core coding concepts like loops and conditionals through the familiar world of Minecraft. This introduces programming logic in a hands-on way without requiring prior experience.
showFREESun, May 17 · 12:00 PM
Montague Street · Brooklyn Heights
Brooklyn Bridge Parents host a Spring Fling during Open Streets on Montague with 25 free kids' activities, a dance party, and a puppet show. Stop by for games, arts and crafts, soccer, face painting,
Twenty-five free activities—games, arts and crafts, face painting, and a puppet show—give kids room to explore different interests at their own pace on a car-free street. There's something for toddlers through older kids.
From $25Sun, May 17 · 10:00 AM
ARTUDIO · Greenpoint
OPEN STUDIO AT ARTUDIO! 🎨 Drop in for unstructured art play in our inspiring studio space! Perfect for little artists (and their grown-ups) who want to create at their own pace. What's Included: $25/
Drop-in art play lets kids create at their own speed in a studio designed for young artists, encouraging self-directed creativity without a preset curriculum.
movementFREESun, May 17 · 12:00 PM
Basketball Court · Bushwick
Free afternoon of roller skating, music, and more at the basketball court in Bill Brown Playground. This drop-in program is open to all ages and requires no registration.
Free roller skating at a drop-in program builds confidence and physical coordination while keeping things low-pressure—no registration or skates required.
sportsFREESun, May 17 · 10:00 AM
Parachute Jump · Coney Island
This dance fitness program is based on ballroom dances, including those seen on Dancing with the Stars.
Dance fitness based on ballroom styles gives kids a structured yet playful way to move and build coordination at Coney Island's iconic Parachute Jump.
outdoorFREESun, May 17 · 11:00 AM
Driggs Avenue and Lorimer Street · Greenpoint
Learn to identify some of our beloved park trees and explore the visible and hidden ways in which trees come back to life in this season of renewal.
A guided nature walk teaches kids to identify trees and understand spring ecology through hands-on observation in Greenpoint, combining learning with outdoor time.
From $50Sun, May 17 · 2:00 PM
BGL Center Slope · Park Slope
Buy 2 or more sessions to get each session for $5 off! Discounts will appear on the check-out page. ABOUT THE PROGRAM Is your kid interested in trading card games? Magic: The Gathering and Pokemon are
Kids who enjoy trading card games can join peers for Magic and Pokémon play, developing strategy and social skills around a shared hobby.
outdoorFREESun, May 17 · 10:00 AM
The Well House · Prospect Park
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Prospect Park to look for spring migrants that include colorful warblers and more!
A ranger-led birding adventure in Prospect Park introduces kids to spring migrants and builds observation skills through outdoor exploration.
outdoorFREESun, May 17 · 2:00 PM
Lefferts Historic House · Prospect Park
The Prospect Park Alliance presents a Pinkster celebration in the yard of Lefferts Historic House, an 18th-century Flatbush farmhouse that serves as the park's historic house museum. Stop by for music
This Pinkster celebration at a historic farmhouse combines music, food, and cultural history, giving kids a chance to learn about local heritage in an interactive setting.
outdoorFREESun, May 17 · 12:00 PM
Whole Neighborhood Garden · Bedford
Whole Neighborhood Garden will be hosting a game day with board games, card games and other games on Sunday, May 17th. All are welcome!
A casual game day with board games and card games lets kids try new games, build social connections, and practice strategy in a welcoming neighborhood garden.
FREESun, May 17 · 2:00 PM
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn/NY · Boerum Hill
Learn to develop games using the same drag & drop interface used in Minecraft coding. Students will learn to code their own arcade games using a Minecraft like coding interface. If you are unsure whic
FREESun, May 17 · 11:00 AM
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn/NY · Boerum Hill
Lego robotics, using Lego Spike Prime kits, students will make different robots out of legos. Using drag and drop coding they can program the robots to move, make sound, change colors and more. Age ra
FREESun, May 17 · 10:00 AM
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn/NY · Boerum Hill
Learn the fundamentals of computer science with Python. Gently guides beginners to understanding code. Covers the following topics: 1) Variables and Functions 2) Data Types 3) If/then conditionals 4)
outdoorFREEFri, May 15 · 8:00 PM
Commodore Barry Park · Fort Greene
Catch a screening of the animated hit under the stars. Brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde, team up again to crack a new case, the most perilous and intricate of their caree
FREESun, May 17 · 10:00 AM
5th Avenue · South Slope
Head to Park Slope's Fifth Avenue to peruse this street fair, featuring food and sale items, rides, bouncy castles, music performances, and more.
showFREESun, May 17 · 2:00 PM
Maple Street Community Garden · Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Please join Maple Street Community Garden in collaboration with Big Reuse for an afternoon where we show some love to our beloved street trees. All supplies will be provided.
From $25Sun, May 17 · 12:00 PM
ARTUDIO · Greenpoint
OPEN STUDIO AT ARTUDIO! 🎨 Drop in for unstructured art play in our inspiring studio space! Perfect for little artists (and their grown-ups) who want to create at their own pace. What's Included: $25/
From $25Sun, May 17 · 1:00 PM
ARTUDIO · Greenpoint
OPEN STUDIO AT ARTUDIO! 🎨 Drop in for unstructured art play in our inspiring studio space! Perfect for little artists (and their grown-ups) who want to create at their own pace. What's Included: $25/
outdoorFREESun, May 17 · 2:00 PM
Lefferts Historic House · Prospect Park
Celebrate Pinkster at Prospect Park's Lefferts Historic House! Join Chief Baba Neil Clarke for music, food and history.
swimFREESun, May 17 · 3:00 PM
Indoor Pool · Flatbush
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and improvement. Held at an indoor pool through NYC Parks, this free program helps teenagers develop their swimming technique and water conf