May 15-16, 2026
Gowanus has plenty to offer families this weekend, from music and movement to creative play. This curated selection spans three distinct activity types—music instruction, open-ended physical play, and tactile arts—so you can choose what matches your child's mood and your family's pace.
musicFREESat, May 16 · 1:15 PM
Creature Space · Gowanus
The Ephyras Choir is a collaborative ensemble class that builds strong, confident musicians. Alongside engaging repertoire, students receive focused training in aural skills and foundational music the
Pre Pro 1 Choir offers babies and young children exposure to music training and ensemble learning in a focused setting. Free admission makes this an accessible way to introduce your child to aural skills and foundational music concepts.
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
This dedicated session for infants and toddlers under 3 provides a gentler open-play experience with soft play mats, swings, and sensory areas designed for your littlest explorers. Older siblings are welcome, making it flexible for mixed-age families.
potteryFrom $85Sat, May 16 · 9:30 AM
ClayHouse Brooklyn · Gowanus
Enjoy an adult and child clay day date in the studio. Spend a Saturday morning with your child playing with clay on the potter's wheel. A playful time to try something new with a little mud. Saturdays
Family Try Wheel Class offers a tactile, hands-on experience where you and your child can explore clay together on the potter's wheel. It's a low-pressure introduction to a creative medium that engages fine motor skills through sensory play with mud.
From $35Sat, May 16 · 10:00 AM
PlayWell Brooklyn · Gowanus
An open play hour for you and your child to experience our inclusive playspace and utilize our gym equipment (including soft play mats, swings, and climbing structures), sensory play areas, and art an
From $35Sat, May 16 · 11:00 AM
PlayWell Brooklyn · Gowanus
An open play hour for you and your child to experience our inclusive playspace and utilize our gym equipment (including soft play mats, swings, and climbing structures), sensory play areas, and art an
From $35Sat, May 16 · 12:00 PM
PlayWell Brooklyn · Gowanus
An open play hour for you and your child to experience our inclusive playspace and utilize our gym equipment (including soft play mats, swings, and climbing structures), sensory play areas, and art an
From $35Sat, May 16 · 1:00 PM
PlayWell Brooklyn · Gowanus
An open play hour for you and your child to experience our inclusive playspace and utilize our gym equipment (including soft play mats, swings, and climbing structures), sensory play areas, and art an