May 15-16, 2026
Sunday in Brooklyn offers toddlers a mix of structured classes, free street festivals, and drop-in play sessions across neighborhoods from Park Slope to Greenpoint. Whether your toddler wants to move and dance, create art, watch puppets, or explore outdoors, this curated list balances activities that work with short attention spans and the need for flexibility. We've prioritized events designed specifically for young children, with plenty of free options and a range of neighborhoods so you can find something close to home.
FREESun, May 17 · 10:30 AM
Prospect Heights · Prospect Heights
Little ones explore rhythm through claps and stomps and follow playful guided movements that spark curiosity and help them discover what their bodies can do. Caregivers join the fun to support comfort
Ideal for the youngest toddlers (12-24 months), this rhythm class lets little ones explore their bodies through claps and stomps while caregivers stay close by for comfort and support.
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,
With 25 free kids' activities spread across a car-free street, this event offers toddlers multiple ways to move and play—games, arts and crafts, face painting—so you can rotate activities as attention spans shift.
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 unstructured art play works well for toddlers who need flexibility; they can create at their own pace with hands-on materials in a studio designed for young artists and their caregivers.
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.
This free, no-registration roller skating session welcomes all ages and offers music alongside skating, giving toddlers a chance to move in a playful, low-pressure setting.
From $25Sun, May 17 · 10:00 AM
Time Out Market Dumbo · Dumbo
For all Puppetsburg attendees, use code PUPPETSB to receive 20% off at Time Out Market before, during, and after the puppet shows. To redeem the code, please sign up at this link . Puppetsburg rocks i
A puppet show targets the 3-60 month range perfectly, holding toddler attention through visual storytelling while keeping the session short and engaging for their developmental stage.
From $35Sun, May 17 · 9:00 AM
PlayWell Brooklyn · Gowanus
A special open play session for our littlest explorers under the age of 3. Older siblings are welcome to play as well. An open play hour for you and your child to experience our inclusive playspace an
A dedicated open-play session for under-3s in an inclusive playspace means toddlers can explore safely without older kids dominating the space, and caregivers can relax knowing the environment is designed for their age group.
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.
This street fair combines rides, bouncy castles, music, and food vendors in one free location, offering toddlers multiple sensory experiences and movement opportunities in the same place.
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
A historic house celebration with music and cultural programming gives toddlers exposure to community traditions in a contained outdoor setting with natural stopping points if energy dips.
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 tree walk through the neighborhood encourages outdoor exploration and observation, with the casual pace suited to toddler walkers who may move slowly and need frequent stops.
scienceFREESun, May 17 · 1:00 PM
Montague Spring Fling · Brooklyn Heights
The PuppetMobile presents a fresh take on the classic fairytale, Pinocchio. In this new telling, Geppetto is a New York City kid who creates a robot friend -- Pinocchio. The story follows the pair as
A puppet show reimagining a classic tale keeps toddlers visually engaged through story and movement, and being part of the larger Spring Fling means you can transition to other activities nearby if needed.
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/
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.
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
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!
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!
From $25Sun, May 17 · 11:00 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/
FREEFri, May 15 · 8:00 PM
Lawn Area - Park Avenue and North Elliot Pl · Downtown Brooklyn
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 careers.