Downtown Brooklyn Kids Activities Calendar

67 activities this month

Tuesday, June 9

Drag Story Hour at Brooklyn Heights Library

Brooklyn Heights Library

Celebrate Pride Month with fabulous drag performers reading stories and singing songs that encourage confidence and individuality.

stories Free Up to 12y Downtown Brooklyn

Knicks Celebration Craft at Brooklyn Heights Library

Brooklyn Heights Library

Kids and teens can join a basketball-themed crafting session to celebrate the New York Knicks.

art Free 10y+ Downtown Brooklyn

Drag Story Hour — June 9

Brooklyn Heights Library

Celebrate Pride Month with fabulous drag performers reading stories and singing songs that encourage individuality.

stories Free Downtown Brooklyn

Toddler Art Adventure — June 9

Creatively Wild Art Studio

A creative artistic experience for budding artists to explore color mixing, brushwork, and nontraditional media in the heart of DUMBO.

art $75/class 22mo-4y Downtown Brooklyn

Wednesday, June 10

Stargazing at the Park — June 10

Brooklyn Bridge Park

Peer through high-power telescopes with the Amateur Astronomers Association to see the moon, stars, and planets.

science Free Downtown Brooklyn

Wednesday Wonders at Abolitionist Place — June 10

Abolitionist Place

A weekly outdoor adventure for families featuring rotating activities and community fun in Downtown Brooklyn.

general Free Downtown Brooklyn

NBA Finals Game 4 Watch Party — June 10

Black Forest Brooklyn

Join other families to watch the Knicks take on the Spurs with high-energy seating and multiple screens.

sports Free entry Downtown Brooklyn

Toddler Time (CRAWLING/WALKING TODDLERS ONLY) — June 10

Adams Street Library

Read books, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and play with other toddlers and caregivers.

stories Free 18mo-3y Downtown Brooklyn

Cadman Park Storytime

Cadman Plaza Park

Join librarians for an outdoor session of singing songs and reading stories on the grass near the Juneteenth Grove.

stories Free Up to 12y Downtown Brooklyn

Craft, Create and Collaborate — June 10

Treasure Trunk Theatre (Atlantic Ave)

An engaging after-school club where children explore various art mediums and collaborative projects.

art $60/class 3y-7y Downtown Brooklyn

Wednesday Wonders with Flow Juggle

Abolitionist Place

Learn juggling tips and tricks from Martin Kalwill in a fun, all-levels outdoor workshop with equipment provided.

general Free 4y-12y Downtown Brooklyn

Babies and Books (LAPSIT BABIES ONLY) — June 10

Adams Street Library

A lapsit storytime for infants who are not yet crawling or walking featuring songs, readings, and rhymes.

stories Free Up to 18mo Downtown Brooklyn

Cadman Park Storytime — June 10

Brooklyn Heights Library

Join librarians for outdoor storytime on the grass at Cadman Park with songs and stories for all ages.

outdoors Free Downtown Brooklyn

Thursday, June 11

Little Kids Create: Toddler Open Art — June 11

Adams Street Library

A creative art session for toddlers to explore different materials and express themselves.

art Free 18mo-3y Downtown Brooklyn

Babies & Books: Ages 0-18 months — June 11

Brooklyn Heights Library

Join us for stories and songs designed for babies and their caregivers in the library's craft room.

stories Free Up to 18mo Downtown Brooklyn

Imagination Workshop — June 11

Treasure Trunk Theatre (Atlantic Ave)

A theatrical workshop focused on sparking creativity through movement, voice, and character building.

stories $60/class 3y-7y Downtown Brooklyn

Friday, June 12

Summer Reading Kickoff Party — June 12

Brooklyn Heights Library

A fun-filled party to celebrate the launch of the library's summer reading program.

general Free Downtown Brooklyn

Summer Reading Kick Off: Drag Story Hour — June 12

Adams Street Library

Celebrate the start of summer reading with a fabulous story hour featuring drag performers.

stories Free Downtown Brooklyn

Adventures in Acting — June 12

Treasure Trunk Theatre (Atlantic Ave)

Children bring favorite storybooks to life through physical and vocal theatre warm-ups and dramatic exploration.

stories $60/class 3y-7y Downtown Brooklyn

Storytime with Brooklyn Public Library at Pier 1

Brooklyn Bridge Park (The Vale at Pier 1)

Bring a blanket and snacks for a relaxed, librarian-led outdoor storytime on the lawn at Brooklyn Bridge Park. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of stories and songs in the shade of the park's Vale Lawn.

stories Free Up to 6y Downtown Brooklyn

Saturday, June 13

Summer Saturdays for Families at Atlantic Terminal Mall

Atlantic Terminal Mall Plaza

A weekly outdoor series featuring water play, kids' activities, and community fun on the mall plaza.

general Free Up to 12y Downtown Brooklyn

Coastal Cleanup

Brooklyn Bridge Park (Pier 1 Salt Marsh)

A family-friendly volunteer session removing litter from the salt marsh (best for older kids; advance registration required).

outdoors Free (registration required) 10y-12y Downtown Brooklyn

Bargemusic Concert

Brooklyn Bridge Park (Bargemusic at Fulton Ferry Landing)

A short afternoon classical concert that's an easy add-on to a park day (great for calm, music-curious kids).

music Varies (see listing) 3y-12y Downtown Brooklyn

BKLYN's Biggest Reading Party

Abolitionist Place

A laid-back outdoor 'bring your own book' reading hang with music and guided conversation that's welcoming to families too.

general Free Up to 12y Downtown Brooklyn

World Cup Fan Zone Kickoff — June 13

Brooklyn Bridge Park

Experience the excitement of the World Cup with live match viewings, interactive soccer drills, and local food vendors.

sports Free Downtown Brooklyn

Kayaking (Saturdays)

Brooklyn Bridge Park (Pier 2)

Free public kayaking on the East River with equipment and basic instruction provided (timed slots; bring an adult for minors).

outdoors Free (advance registration recommended; limited walk-ups) Up to 12y Downtown Brooklyn

Youth Basketball Clinic — June 13

Brooklyn Bridge Park

Free basketball clinics led by King Hoops for kids to learn basics or develop advanced skills.

sports Free 7y-17y Downtown Brooklyn

Family Storytime — June 13

Brooklyn Heights Library

A celebration of learning and literacy with books, music, and movement for all ages.

stories Free Downtown Brooklyn

Sunday, June 14

Transit Tots at New York Transit Museum

New York Transit Museum

An early morning program for toddlers featuring story time, crafts, and imaginative play inside the museum.

general $40 for 1 child and up to 2 adults 18mo-3y Downtown Brooklyn

Juneteenth Celebration with The Lay Out — June 14

Fort Greene Park

A day of music, art, and community programming honoring Black joy and cooperative economics.

general Free Downtown Brooklyn

Daddy Summer Stroll — June 14

Brooklyn, NY (Check website for specific location)

A community stroll event for families, specifically focusing on dads.

general Free 12mo-12y Downtown Brooklyn

Family Kayaking

Brooklyn Bridge Park (Pier 2)

Sunday family-focused kayaking with kid-friendly staffing and gear — kids 7+ may be able to paddle solo with an adult present (per rules).

outdoors Free (advance registration recommended) 7y-12y Downtown Brooklyn

Monday, June 15

Playtime at Pacific Library — June 15

Pacific Library

A casual playtime for young children featuring board games and books in the library's community room.

general Free Up to 5y Downtown Brooklyn

Toddler Time (CRAWLING/WALKING TODDLERS ONLY) — June 15

Adams Street Library

Read books, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and play with other toddlers and caregivers.

stories Free 18mo-3y Downtown Brooklyn

Babies and Books (LAPSIT BABIES ONLY) — June 15

Adams Street Library

A lapsit storytime for infants who are not yet crawling or walking featuring songs, readings, and rhymes.

stories Free Up to 18mo Downtown Brooklyn

Tuesday, June 16

Toddler Art Adventure — June 16

Creatively Wild Art Studio

A creative artistic experience for budding artists to explore color mixing, brushwork, and nontraditional media in the heart of DUMBO.

art $75/class 22mo-4y Downtown Brooklyn

Wednesday, June 17

Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital — June 17

Brooklyn Bridge Park

Enjoy an open-air performance by stars of the Metropolitan Opera on the waterfront lawn at Brooklyn Bridge Park.

music Free Up to 12y Downtown Brooklyn

Toddler Time (CRAWLING/WALKING TODDLERS ONLY) — June 17

Adams Street Library

Read books, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and play with other toddlers and caregivers.

stories Free 18mo-3y Downtown Brooklyn

The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital — June 17

Brooklyn Bridge Park

A beautiful outdoor opera performance for all ages at the Brooklyn Bridge Park waterfront.

music Free Downtown Brooklyn

Kids' Soccer Village & Watch Party

Brooklyn Commons

A family-friendly soccer celebration with activities for kids and a live match viewing party.

sports Free 4y-12y Downtown Brooklyn

Babies and Books (LAPSIT BABIES ONLY) — June 17

Adams Street Library

A lapsit storytime for infants who are not yet crawling or walking featuring songs, readings, and rhymes.

stories Free Up to 18mo Downtown Brooklyn

Craft, Create and Collaborate — June 17

Treasure Trunk Theatre (Atlantic Ave)

An engaging after-school club where children explore various art mediums and collaborative projects.

art $60/class 3y-7y Downtown Brooklyn

Kids' Soccer Village and Watch Party — June 17

Brooklyn Commons Park

Brooklyn Commons Park transforms into a soccer village for the day with activities and a match watch party.

sports Free Downtown Brooklyn

Cadman Park Storytime — June 17

Brooklyn Heights Library

Join librarians for outdoor storytime on the grass at Cadman Park with songs and stories for all ages.

outdoors Free Downtown Brooklyn

Thursday, June 18

Babies & Books: Ages 0-18 months — June 18

Brooklyn Heights Library

Join us for stories and songs designed for babies and their caregivers in the library's craft room.

stories Free Up to 18mo Downtown Brooklyn

Hopalong Andrew Indoor Show at CityPoint — June 18

CityPoint

A high-energy cowboy-themed musical performance for kids held indoors at DeKalb Market Hall.

music Free Up to 10y Downtown Brooklyn

Imagination Workshop — June 18

Treasure Trunk Theatre (Atlantic Ave)

A theatrical workshop focused on sparking creativity through movement, voice, and character building.

stories $60/class 3y-7y Downtown Brooklyn

Little Kids Create: Toddler Open Art — June 18

Adams Street Library

A creative art session for toddlers to explore different materials and express themselves.

art Free 18mo-3y Downtown Brooklyn

Friday, June 19

Juneteenth Ada Twist Scientist Camp — June 19

Treasure Trunk Theatre (Pilates Heights)

A science-themed theatrical camp inspired by Ada Twist, Scientist, celebrating Juneteenth through storytelling and experiments.

science $110/day 3y-6y Downtown Brooklyn

Cooking+Art Camp — June 19

Allora

A unique camp experience combining culinary skills with creative art projects for school-aged children.

art $195/day 5y-11y Downtown Brooklyn

Adventures in Acting — June 19

Treasure Trunk Theatre (Atlantic Ave)

Children bring favorite storybooks to life through physical and vocal theatre warm-ups and dramatic exploration.

stories $60/class 3y-7y Downtown Brooklyn

Dr. Shirley Jackson's Glow & Go Adventure! — June 19

The Tiny Scientist

A science-focused adventure day exploring the work of Dr. Shirley Jackson with hands-on experiments.

science $175/day 5y-10y Downtown Brooklyn

Saturday, June 20

Collective Kind x Puppetsburg — June 20

Fort Greene Park

A free community gathering in Fort Greene Park featuring a beloved puppet show with laughter, music, and magic.

stories Free Up to 5y Downtown Brooklyn

Mama Joy's Juneteenth Abolitionist Tour

The Abolitionist Heritage Center (Abolitionist Place area)

A Juneteenth walking tour focused on Downtown Brooklyn's abolitionist and Underground Railroad history (good for school-age kids who like history).

stories See event page 8y-12y Downtown Brooklyn

Family Storytime — June 20

Brooklyn Heights Library

A celebration of learning and literacy with books, music, and movement for all ages.

stories Free Downtown Brooklyn

KokoFest 2026: The Cultural Experience — June 20

New York Navy Yard - Building 77

A high-energy cultural festival celebrating community through food, music, and diverse activities.

general $33.28 Downtown Brooklyn

Juneteenth 5K Run/Walk — June 20

Brooklyn Bridge Park

A family-friendly 5K along the waterfront celebrating freedom and unity.

sports Paid registration required Downtown Brooklyn

Special Day at New York Transit Museum

New York Transit Museum

A free morning of transit-themed activities specifically designed for children with developmental disabilities or autism and their families.

general Free Downtown Brooklyn

We Outside! A BK Juneteenth Vol. IV — June 20

The Plaza at 300 Ashland

A commemoration of Juneteenth featuring performances and community activities at The Plaza at 300 Ashland.

general Free Downtown Brooklyn

We Outside! A Brooklyn Juneteenth, Vol. IV

The Plaza at 300 Ashland

All-day, all-ages Juneteenth block-party vibe with performances, vendors, and community activities at the 300 Ashland plaza.

general Free Up to 12y Downtown Brooklyn

Juneteenth 5K at Brooklyn Bridge Park

Brooklyn Bridge Park (Pier 6)

A ticketed 5K run/walk along the waterfront celebrating Juneteenth — families can participate together (strollers likely fine, confirm with organizer).

sports Paid registration (price varies) Up to 12y Downtown Brooklyn

Sunday, June 21

FREE Family Concert with Shaw Time Duo! — June 21

Brooklyn, NY (Check website for specific location)

An outdoor family-friendly concert featuring the Shaw Time Duo.

general Free 12mo+ Downtown Brooklyn

MAKE MUSIC NEW YORK — June 21

Various Locations

A city-wide celebration of music with free performances in public spaces all day long.

music Free Downtown Brooklyn

Monday, June 22

Summer Cooking+Art Camp — June 22

Allora

The first day of summer camp featuring a blend of cooking lessons and artistic exploration.

art $195/day 5y-11y Downtown Brooklyn

Toddler Time (CRAWLING/WALKING TODDLERS ONLY) — June 22

Adams Street Library

Read books, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and play with other toddlers and caregivers.

stories Free 18mo-3y Downtown Brooklyn

Babies and Books (LAPSIT BABIES ONLY) — June 22

Adams Street Library

A lapsit storytime for infants who are not yet crawling or walking featuring songs, readings, and rhymes.

stories Free Up to 18mo Downtown Brooklyn

Friday, June 26

Kids & Coffee with The Mommy Archives - June 26, 2026

Brooklyn, NY (Check website for specific location)

A casual coffee meet-up for parents and kids.

general Free (check website) Up to 8y Downtown Brooklyn

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