Things to Do with Kids in Gowanus This Weekend

October 24–25, 2026 · 15 events · Brooklyn

Gowanus this weekend offers a practical mix of low-cost, hands-on classes spanning filmmaking, robotics, and Lego engineering, most running Saturday morning at MakeInspires Brooklyn. With prices from $50 to $79 and age ranges from 5 to 12, these options stand out for their focus on active creating rather than passive attendance. Families can choose a single session without committing to a full semester.

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Lego Legends 🧱From $50

Lego Legends 🧱

MakeInspires Brooklyn · Gowanus

In Lego Legends , students take on weekly building challenges using their creativity, teamwork, and engineering skills. Each session introduces a new theme, whether it’s building a wind-resistant towe

Ages 5–7Course

A hands-on building challenge for ages 5–7 at $50, where kids work in teams on weekly themed projects like wind-resistant towers, developing engineering and collaboration skills.

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Movie Makers: Live Action & Stop Motion 🎬From $79

Movie Makers: Live Action & Stop Motion 🎬

MakeInspires Brooklyn · Gowanus

Lights, camera, action! In this all-in-one filmmaking class, kids become directors, actors, animators, and editors as they create their own original movies—both live action and stop motion. From YouTu

Ages 8–12Course

At $79 for ages 8–12, this class lets kids write, act, animate, and edit their own live-action and stop-motion movies, covering the full filmmaking process in one session.

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Robo Zoo 🐾From $65

Robo Zoo 🐾

MakeInspires Brooklyn · Gowanus

Lions and Tigers and Robots, oh my! Welcome to the Robo Zoo, an animal-themed exploration of movement, sensors, and electronics. From building mechanical creatures to coding their behaviors, students

Ages 5–9Course

For $65, ages 5–9 build mechanical animal creatures and code their behaviors, combining movement, sensors, and electronics in an animal-themed robotics session.

Saturday, October 24 (7)

Logicus Math Grade 5From $3,071

Logicus Math Grade 5

Logicus Park Slope · Gowanus

The Conceptual Analytical Math curriculum at Logicus for fifth graders delves into advanced mathematical concepts, expertly integrating the progressive Singaporean and logical Russian methodologies: A

Ages 10–11Course
Intro to Basketball — 1/2 GradebasketballFrom $575

Intro to Basketball — 1/2 Grade

Gowanus | 152 6th Street · Gowanus

Grades 1-2: Young athletes are introduced to basketball through fun, engaging activities that develop coordination, confidence, and basic skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork.

Ages 6–812-week course
Intro to Basketball — 1/2 GradebasketballFrom $575

Intro to Basketball — 1/2 Grade

Gowanus | 152 6th Street · Gowanus

Grades 1-2: Young athletes are introduced to basketball through fun, engaging activities that develop coordination, confidence, and basic skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork.

Ages 6–812-week course
Toy Factory: 3D Printing 🪀From $50

Toy Factory: 3D Printing 🪀

MakeInspires Brooklyn · Gowanus

In Toy Factory: 3D Printing , students design their own toys using TinkerCAD, a beginner-friendly 3D modeling tool. From keychains to vehicles, they’ll turn digital designs into real objects with the

Ages 7–12Course
Logicus Foundations of Early Math: Pre-KindergartenFrom $1,996

Logicus Foundations of Early Math: Pre-Kindergarten

Logicus Park Slope · Gowanus

We're excited to offer a unique Pre-Kindergarten math course that blends elements from both Russian and Singaporean educational methodologies. Leveraging the thoroughness and breadth of the Russian ap

Ages 3–4Course
Intro to Basketball — 3/4/5 Grade Girls OnlybasketballFrom $575

Intro to Basketball — 3/4/5 Grade Girls Only

Gowanus | 152 6th Street · Gowanus

Grades 3-4: Beginner players build on foundational skills with an increased focus on technique, footwork, defense, and simple game concepts while applying their skills in game-like situations.

Ages 8–1112-week course
Video Game Creator: Scratch 👾From $65

Video Game Creator: Scratch 👾

MakeInspires Brooklyn · Gowanus

In Video Game Creator: Scratch , students become game designers as they build interactive stories, arcade challenges, and animated adventures. Using Scratch and MakeCode’s block-based coding languages

Ages 7–11Course
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