{"id":226477,"date":"2026-05-10T19:45:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T19:45:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/226477\/"},"modified":"2026-05-10T19:45:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T19:45:32","slug":"free-kid-friendly-events-this-week-in-brooklyn-5-11-5-17-brooklyn-bridge-parents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/226477\/","title":{"rendered":"Free kid-friendly events this week in Brooklyn (5\/11-5\/17) | Brooklyn Bridge Parents"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week has many street fairs and festivals<\/a> for families to enjoy, including Brooklyn Bridge Parents\u2019 DUMBO Dance Party<\/a> and Spring Fling on Montague.<\/a> Families can also check out a magic show in Gerritsen Beach, a silent disco in Sheepshead Bay or Marine Park, an outdoor movie in Fort Greene, a family picnic in Williamsburg, a sumo tournament in Sunset Park, a celebrity storytime in Brooklyn Heights, a parade in Bay Ridge, two Pinkster celebrations in East Flatbush and Prospect Park, and much more!<\/p>\n

MONDAY<\/p>\n

Summer at the Library: Gerritsen Beach Kick Off with Myron the Magnificent | Gerritsen Beach<\/a><\/p>\n

Monday, May 11th | 3:00pm-4:00pm<\/p>\n

Celebrate Summer at the Library as Myron the Magnificent brings an unforgettable magic show for children, families, and audiences of all ages. Watch in amazement as he produces objects from thin air, makes things float and fly, and transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. With plenty of laughs and surprises along the way, Myron\u2019s magical performance is sure to delight and astonish everyone in the crowd. This event will take place at the Gerritsen Beach Library.<\/p>\n

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Free Admission Days at the Pier 2 Roller Skating Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park<\/a><\/p>\n

Mondays & Fridays | 3:30pm-6:00pm | FREE admission but skate rental is $8 and skate mate rental is $6<\/p>\n

Come to the Pier 2 Roller Skating Rink for some free family fun and exercise. Enjoy the fresh air and gorgeous views as you skate around the rink.<\/p>\n

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TUESDAY<\/p>\n

Read with a Dog | Brooklyn Heights<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday, May 12th | 4:00-5:oopm | Ages 5-12 | Arrive early to sign up<\/p>\n

Kids can make enormous strides in building self-esteem and confidence while acquiring a love of books by reading to a dog. The goal of the program is for kids to read in a specific environment. Grown ups, if comfortable, allow kids to attend the session on their own! \u00a0Sign up at the Children\u2019s Reference desk at the Brooklyn Heights Library for a 15 minute slot on the day of the program. First come, first served. Sign ups begin at 3:00. Space is limited to 3 children per time slot.<\/p>\n

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New Mom Meet Up at Fontainhas | DUMBO<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesdays | 4:30pm-6:00pm<\/p>\n

Bring your baby to Fontainhas for some cozy chai and hang with other new moms. Hosted every week by the new mom pop-up POST<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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WEDNESDAY<\/p>\n

Storytime in the Park | Fort Greene<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesdays in May-October | 11:00am<\/p>\n

Sing, read, and play with librarians from Walt Whitman Library in Fort Greene Park! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children during this program. For children of all ages and their caregivers. This program will be located at the bottom of the Monument stairs near Myrtle Playground and runs on Wednesdays at 11:ooam-11:45am from May 13th-October 14th.<\/p>\n

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Wednesday Wonders | Downtown Brooklyn<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesdays in May | 3:00pm-4:00pm | Register here<\/a><\/p>\n

Enjoy the wonders of Abolitionist Place \u2013 where every Wednesday offers a new adventure! Brianna Kalisch isn\u2019t just a stilt walker \u2013 she\u2019s a multi-talented circus artist, performer, and creative producer whose work blends physical artistry with storytelling. Catch her as she struts through the park and learn the art of stilt walking! All skill levels are welcome and equipment will be provided.<\/p>\n

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Free Admission at New York Aquarium | Coney Island<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesdays | 3:00pm-6:00pm | Reserve tickets here<\/a>; free tickets are made available at 3pm the Monday before<\/p>\n

Take advantage of free admission hours at the New York Aquarium from 3:00-6:00pm on Wednesdays. Note that advance timed tickets are required (max of 4 per group); the Wednesday Afternoon Ticket Store will open on Monday at 3:00pm for that Wednesday\u2019s reservations.<\/p>\n

Natural Dyeing: Presented by the Wyckoff House Museum | Borough Park<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday, May 13th | 3:30pm-4:30pm<\/p>\n

Embrace the vibrant colors of Spring with a natural dyeing activity led by the Wyckoff House Museum at the Borough Park Library, using plants and flowers grown on our farm. Participants will learn a brief history of using natural dyes on clothing and textiles and how they can apply this knowledge to their own wardrobes using materials from the garden or grocery store. They will touch on textile history, the pH scale, and color theory as participants are guided through the steps to dye clothes at home! Limited materials will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.<\/p>\n

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Tween Book Group | Fort Greene<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday, May 13th | 6:00pm-7:00pm | Ages 9-12 | Register here<\/a><\/p>\n

Led by Greenlight Bookstore staff member Megan, the Tween Grade Book Group is geared toward kids ages 9 to 12, reading and discussing great contemporary and classic chapter books. Pizza is served! For May, the group discusses The Last Hope School for Magical Delinquents by Nicki Pau Preto, a magic school fantasy perfect for fans of The School for Good and Eviland Witchlings! After years of detention, suspension, and expulsion from magic schools far and wide, Lavinia \u201cVin\u201d Lucas is out of control and out of options. Sent to the Last Hope School for Magical Delinquents, Vin is determined to behave. Except no one at Last Hope seems to want her to; and when a former student begins attacking the school, Vin must question just how much she knows about the headmistress and her new home. Is this place worth saving? And are her budding abilities\u2014and every trick, trap, and deception in her friends\u2019 delinquent arsenal\u2014enough to protect Last Hope?<\/p>\n

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THURSDAY<\/p>\n

Community Access Thursdays at the Brooklyn Children\u2019s Museum | Crown Heights<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursdays | 2:00pm-5:00pm | Reserving tickets<\/a> in advance is recommended<\/p>\n

Explore some of the museum\u2019s most-loved exhibits, including toddler-favorite Totally Tots, the miniature shops of World Brooklyn, our NEST kids\u2019 climber, and more. Then check out ColorLab, the family art studio located on the 2nd floor of the Museum, where artists of all ages can explore, make, and celebrate art. Plus, say hello to BCM\u2019s live animals at Animal Encounters, which repeats twice, first from 3:00-3:20pm and again from 3:45-4:05 pm. It\u2019s recommended that you reserve your tickets in advance online. Walk-ins always welcome.<\/p>\n

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Community Resource Fair | Sunset Park\u00a0<\/p>\n

Thursday, May 14th | 2:30pm-4:00pm<\/p>\n

Come meet community organizations, get resources, and check out giveaways.<\/p>\n

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Our Garden Club | Flatlands<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, May 14th | 4:30pm-5:30pm<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s see what we can grow in Brooklyn! Plant seeds and watch them grow. Read stories, sing, dance, take home plants and flowers.\u202f\u202fThis event at the Flatlands Library is for children with and without disabilities.<\/p>\n

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Silent Disco Fun | Sheepshead Bay<\/p>\n

Thursday, May 14th | 6:00pm-9:00pm<\/p>\n

Come dance to the music you love. All ages are invited and be sure to bring ID to exchange for headphones!<\/p>\n

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Silent Disco | Marine Park<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, May 14th | 6:00pm<\/p>\n

Looking for something fun to do? Come out to Council Member Mercedes Narcisse Silent Disco in Marine Park. She is hosting a free community event outside the Carmine Carro Community Center (Fillmore Ave. & Marine Pkwy.). Headphones are provided, all you need to do is show up ready to party.<\/p>\n

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FRIDAY<\/p>\n

Author Talk and Book Launch with Eduardo Halfon | Crown Heights<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, May 15th | 3:30pm-4:30pm<\/p>\n

Join the Brower Park Library for a special book launch event featuring Eduardo Halfon, author of The Green Otter<\/a>, a gentle, timeless story about unexpected love, childhood devotion, and the quiet magic of everyday moments. Through a reading and conversation, Halfon will share the origins of the story and talk about bringing this intimate narrative to young readers.<\/p>\n

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Free Admission Days at the Pier 2 Roller Skating Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park<\/a><\/p>\n

Mondays & Fridays | 3:30pm-6:00pm | FREE admission but skate rental is $8 and skate mate rental is $6<\/p>\n

Come to the Pier 2 Roller Skating Rink for some free family fun and exercise. Enjoy the fresh air and gorgeous views as you skate around the rink.<\/p>\n

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DUMBO Dance Party Series at the DUMBO Archway Plaza | DUMBO<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, May 15th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Register here<\/a><\/p>\n

Free outdoor dance party for all ages on the DUMBO Archway Plaza Fridays once a month from May to October! Pop, Hip Hop and international hits \u2013 come dance with us! Curated by Team DUMBO<\/a>\u00a0x Brooklyn Bridge Parents and supported by\u00a0Leaf Medical<\/a>\u00a0&\u00a0Leaf Dental<\/a> in DUMBO.<\/p>\n

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\nMovies Under the Stars | Fort Greene<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, May 15th | 8:00pm-10:00pm\u00a0<\/p>\n

Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and The Mayor\u2019s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs. This week, watch Zootopia 2 with the family at Commodore Barry Park!<\/p>\n

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SATURDAY<\/p>\n

Morning Stroll and Family Hang | Williamsburg<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, May 16th | 9:00am-11:ooam | Sign up through their Discord<\/a><\/p>\n

Join Brooklyn Stroll Club \u00a0and Aveeno\u00ae Baby & Kids for a morning stroll and family hang at McCarren Park. They willl have activities for the kids, space to connect with other families, and a chance to check out Aveeno\u00ae Baby & Kids\u2019 new face products along the way. Pull up with the whole family. Be sure to get tickets via Discord.<\/p>\n

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Family Picnic & Playdate | Williamsburg<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, May 16th | 10:30am-12:30pm\u00a0<\/p>\n

Casa Blossom x Artful Souls & Wellness brings you Family Picnic & Playdate. Spring is in full swing and let\u2019s all soak up this beautiful weather with a picnic at the park. Join for a chill morning at McCarren Park: blankets on the grass, good people, arts & crafts, and a few special surprises for the whole family!<\/p>\n

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Green-Wood Cemetery Walking Tour | Greenwood\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, May 16th | 11:00am | Text 646.276.0749 to register<\/p>\n

Join for a tour of historic Green-Wood Cemetery! Learn about the landmarks & some of the famous figures buried there. This tour is FREE & open to all.<\/p>\n

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Empire Cup Open Sumo Tournament | Sunset Park<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, May 16th | 11:00am-7:00pm<\/p>\n

Get ready for the highly anticipated 2nd Annual Empire Cup Open Sumo Tournament at Industry City. There will be men\u2019s, women\u2019s, and junior\u2019s divisions to watch and cheer on!<\/p>\n

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Kite Festival | Brooklyn Bridge Park\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, May 16th | 11:00am-3:00pm<\/p>\n

Celebrate spring and kick off the season at Brooklyn Bridge Park\u2019s beloved annual Kite Festival! Watch your kite soar above the city skyline \u2013 this is the one day of the year you can fly a kite at Brooklyn Bridge Park! Decorate your own free kite to take home (while supplies last), borrow a kite to fly, or bring your own to show off! Enjoy live music, crafts, games, and activities from local partners at this family-friendly event. Learn and celebrate global origins of kite flying and kite making from international community partners.<\/p>\n

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Pinkster Carnival | East Flatbush<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, May 16th | 12:00pm-3:00pm | Register here<\/a><\/p>\n

Pinkster 2026 will include storytime, music, performances, and crafts! Pinkster is a Dutch holiday marking the day of Pentecost in the Catholic church. For enslaved people\u2019s, it was a day of rest and a day to practice their individual cultures and traditions. In the late 18th century, Pinkster became known as an African celebration mostly in Dutch settled areas throughout the Hudson River Valley where they settled during the 1620s. Pinkster is now known to be a celebration of the diverse traditional African cultural arts in the Americas and a commemoration of the resistance and resilience of African people.<\/p>\n

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Photoville Festival Opening Weekend | Brooklyn Bridge Park<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th | 12:00pm-10:00pm<\/p>\n

To celebrate the opening of the festival, Photoville will present a free Community Weekend (May 16 and 17), a visual storytelling event bringing various artists to Brooklyn Bridge Park, featuring 65 exhibitions and free public programming from VSCO, the Penumbra Foundation, Doctors Without Borders, Creatively Wild, and Cynthia Santos Briones. As you take in all the festivities, relax at the Leica Camera Lounge, or grab a bite at Smorgasburg\u2019s pop-up. Join on opening night, Saturday May 16, for Boroughs In Focus, a special presentation of photos projected on the Brooklyn Bridge featuring photo collections highlighting New York\u2019s five unique boroughs from over 35 photographers. Photoville will be on display until May 30th!<\/p>\n

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Community Artmaking Workshop | Crown Heights<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, May 16th | 12:30pm-2:30pm<\/p>\n

Join the Crown Heights Care Collective at Another World for a workshop to brainstorm and create the design for the mural as a community. Bring memories and pictures of June Balloons past, as well as stories about your block: what makes it special? what are some hidden histories people don\u2019t know about?<\/p>\n

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Kids Town Hall and Resource Fair | Park Slope<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, May 16th | 2:00pm-4:00pm<\/p>\n

District 26 kids and parents are invited to ask questions and share concerns about the issues that affect them most.<\/p>\n

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Read-Aloud and Book Signing with Author Lori-Ann Cardoza | Bay Ridge<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, May 16th | 3:00pm<\/p>\n

Stop by The Bookmark Shoppe in Bay Ridge for a read-aloud of the book Who Will Keep Me Safe in School Mommy? This children\u2019s book paints a vivid picture of a young girl\u2019s daily experiences at school. It beautifully captures the love between Sad\u00e9 and her mother, who shares empowering words with her each morning and discusses her day each afternoon. The narrative takes a serious turn when Sad\u00e9 recounts her participation in a \u201cLockdown Drill\u201d at school. The author skillfully navigates the delicate topic, describing how the teachers took precautions to keep the children safe.<\/p>\n

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SUNDAY<\/p>\n

Community Stroll | Park Slope<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, May 17th | 9:00am-10:30am | For Dads | Sign up through their Discord<\/a><\/p>\n

Brooklyn Stroll Club is popping up with Framebridge for a stroll! Dads can enjoy a Sunday morning with the community, good people, and get portraits. Be sure to get tickets via Discord.<\/p>\n

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Free Admission Days at the Pier 2 Roller Skating Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park<\/a><\/p>\n

Sundays | 10:00am-12:00pm | FREE admission but skate rental is $8 and skate mate rental is $6<\/p>\n

Come to the Pier 2 Roller Skating Rink for some free family fun and exercise. Enjoy the fresh air and gorgeous views as you skate around the rink.<\/p>\n

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The Fabulous 5th Avenue Fair | Park Slope<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, May 17th | 10:00am-6:00pm\u00a0<\/p>\n

Over the past 40 years, Park Slope\u2019s beloved Fabulous Fifth Avenue Fair attracts thousands of attendees drawn by its neighborhood merchants and local family-owned shops. This event will take place on 5th Avenue from 15th Street to Dean Street.<\/p>\n

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Outdoor Sketchbooking | Brooklyn Bridge Park<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, May 17th | 10:00am-11:30am | Older teens and adults | Register here<\/a> and arrive early<\/p>\n

Do you like to sketchbook? Are you interested in starting? Join Brooklyn Bridge Park educators and other like-minded people in a sketchbooking meet-up. Each time, the group will meet at a different location in the park to concentrate on different subjects and stretch our skills. Come to one event or come to all. It\u2019s up to you. These are informal sessions with some instruction for those who are new to the practice as well as an open exchange of ideas, techniques, and materials. This month the group will be exploring the John Street section of the park and concentrating on architecture (the NYC skyline, the Manhattan Bridge, etc). Meeting point will be at the Manhattan Bridge viewing area, near the salt marsh.<\/p>\n

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Food Allergy Awareness Event | Sunset Park<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, May 17th | 11:00am\u00a0<\/p>\n

Come to this event to raise awareness and learn how to support efforts that will address food allergy education in schools and on NYC playgrounds.<\/p>\n

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Skating in the Park | Sheepshead Bay<\/p>\n

Sunday, May 17th | 12:00pm-3:00pm\u00a0<\/p>\n

Come roller skate and play games at Bill Brown Playground!<\/p>\n

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Spring Fling on Montague | Brooklyn Heights<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, May 17th | 12:00pm-4:00pm | Ages 0-12 | Register here<\/a><\/p>\n

Join Brooklyn Bridge Parents for our second annual Spring Fling. We are taking over Montague Street during Open Streets for a full day of community play and discovery with 25 free kids\u2019 activities. Dive into interactive games, arts & crafts, soccer, STEM, building activities, Pok\u00e9mon trading, face painting sponsored by BASIS Independent Brooklyn, and much more.<\/p>\n

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Photoville Festival Opening Weekend | Brooklyn Bridge Park<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th | 12:00pm-10:00pm<\/p>\n

To celebrate the opening of the festival, Photoville will present a free Community Weekend (May 16 and 17), a visual storytelling event bringing various artists to Brooklyn Bridge Park, featuring 65 exhibitions and free public programming from VSCO, the Penumbra Foundation, Doctors Without Borders, Creatively Wild, and Cynthia Santos Briones. As you take in all the festivities, relax at the Leica Camera Lounge, or grab a bite at Smorgasburg\u2019s pop-up. Join on opening night, Saturday May 16, for Boroughs In Focus, a special presentation of photos projected on the Brooklyn Bridge featuring photo collections highlighting New York\u2019s five unique boroughs from over 35 photographers. Photoville will be on display until May 30th!<\/p>\n

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Storytime with Beanie Feldstein: Teeny and Tilly | Brooklyn Heights<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, May 17th | 12:00pm-12:30pm | Register here<\/a><\/p>\n

Teeniest body, biggest heart! Actress Beanie Feldstein shares a brand-new friendship story that celebrates loving each other just as we are.<\/p>\n

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Norwegian Day Parade | Bay Ridge<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, May 17th | 1:00pm\u00a0<\/p>\n

Norwegian Day Parade, May 17th! The parade will kick off at 1:00PM! Starting at 85th Street marching along 3rd Avenue turning up 75th Street to 5th avenue to 67th Street! You don\u2019t want to miss this!<\/p>\n

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Pinkster Celebration in Prospect Park | Prospect Park<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, May 17th | 2:00pm-5:00pm | Reserve a spot here<\/a><\/p>\n

Prospect Park Alliance kicks off the 2026 season at Lefferts Historic House museum with a celebration of Pinkster, a historic festival. Pinkster celebrates African culture in New York, with Chief Baba Neil Clarke, the Pinkster Players and friends. This family-friendly event features music, history, performances, storytelling, demonstrations, games and food.<\/p>\n

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Updated: May 7, 2026. Main Image: Spring Fling on Montague<\/a><\/p>\n

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