May 15-16, 2026
Crown Heights offers families plenty of Saturday options this weekend across creative, athletic, and academic pursuits. We've picked three events that let kids try something new, develop real skills, and build confidence—whether that's through anime storytelling, multi-disciplinary enrichment, or martial arts training.
FREESat, May 16 · 10:30 AM
Brooklyn Public Library - Brower Park Branch at Brooklyn Children's Museum · Crown Heights
Centers neurodiverse femme-identifying youth ages 9–12, welcoming all excited to explore anime and manga. Participants explore anime genres with dynamic girl characters, engage in character design, sh
This program centers on anime and manga specifically for ages 9–12, giving kids a chance to explore character design and storytelling in a genre they likely love. It's a focused way to learn new creative skills while connecting with peers who share the same interests.
Sat, May 16 · 8:00 AM
Brooklyn United Music & Arts Program · Crown Heights
BU Saturday Academy is open to kids ages 5-13. Program includes 1 hour of academics and 2 hours of fun clubs and activity classes including drums, dance, and basketball!
BU Saturday Academy packs academics and hands-on activities (drums, dance, basketball) into one Saturday morning for ages 5–13, so kids get learning and play without a heavy time commitment. The variety means they can discover what they're genuinely interested in exploring further.
martial_artsSat, May 16 · 10:00 AM
MAUSA Health & Fitness Center · Crown Heights
All-levels children's Karate and Ju-Jitsu on Saturdays. Training fosters confidence, self-control, discipline and physical fitness.
Ju-Jitsu teaches kids concrete physical skills while building discipline and self-control—outcomes they can measure week to week as they progress. It's an all-levels program, so whether they're brand new or already training, there's room to challenge themselves.
danceFREESat, 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.
danceFREESat, May 16 · 10:00 AM
Gymnasium · Crown Heights
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
From $800Sat, May 16 · 12:00 PM
Jump-In Enrichment, Inc. · Crown Heights
In-person small-group technology/enrichment program for ages 8–17, beginner to advanced. 11-week program, 2-hour lessons per week. Saturdays 12:00pm–2:00pm.
From $800Sat, May 16 · 4:00 PM
Jump-In Enrichment, Inc. · Crown Heights
In-person small-group technology/enrichment program for ages 8–17, beginner to advanced. 11-week program, 2-hour lessons per week. Saturdays 4:00pm–6:00pm.
From $200Sat, May 16 · 11:10 AM
CROWN HEIGHTS BROWER PARK · Crown Heights
We provide the appropriate number of training sessions and matches according to the player’s stage and phase of development. Strive to help each player reach their full potential and be prepared to mo
From $200Sat, May 16 · 11:10 AM
CROWN HEIGHTS BROWER PARK · Crown Heights
This Program is structured to expose the player to deliberate play. This is the most child appropriate way of developing, by optimizing confidence, physical attributes, social interaction, and high re
From $95Sat, May 16 · 10:00 AM
Jump-In Enrichment, Inc. · Crown Heights
1-on-1 instruction for grades 1–12 & college courses covering test prep, reading, writing, math, and vocabulary. Saturdays 10am–6pm in 2-hour slots.