May 15-16, 2026
Dumbo this weekend has three distinct ways for toddlers to explore and create: outdoor visual art, live performance, and tactile studio work. Whether your toddler is drawn to movement and open spaces, the sensory appeal of puppets, or getting hands-on with art materials, this weekend's events spread across different types of engagement to match different temperaments and moods.
FREESat, 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 free Community Weekend offers outdoor visual exploration at Brooklyn Bridge Park, where toddlers can move between 65 exhibitions and benefit from the open-air setting that accommodates short attention spans and the need for movement.
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
Puppetsburg Show combines live puppet performance with a structured drop-in format designed specifically for toddlers 3–60 months, offering the sensory engagement of theater while keeping sessions brief enough for younger viewers.
From $60Sat, May 16 · 10:00 AM
Creatively Wild Art Studio · Dumbo
For budding artists, 22 months - 4 yrs Our inspired toddler experience introduces budding artists to a world of creative possibilities while encouraging self-expression and nurturing a healthy curiosi
Toddler Art Adventure at Creatively Wild Art Studio provides hands-on creative exploration tailored to 22 months–4 years, letting toddlers engage directly with materials and self-expression in a dedicated studio space.