Fort Greene Kids Activities Calendar

73 activities this month

Tuesday, June 9

Drag Story Hour — June 9

Brooklyn Heights Library

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

stories Free Fort Greene

Wednesday, June 10

Babies and Books (Lapsit) — June 10

Adams Street Library

Introduce your baby to the joys of books and song in this bonding storytime for non-walkers.

stories Free Up to 18mo Fort Greene

Toddler Time — June 10 (Brooklyn Heights Library)

Brooklyn Heights Library

Help your toddler build early learning skills through stories, songs, and movement in this interactive session.

stories Free 18mo-3y Fort Greene

NYC Brooklyn Community Baby Shower

Brooklyn Location

A citywide resource event providing expecting parents with essentials, support, and community connections.

general Free Up to 12mo Fort Greene

Journey to the Stars Stargazing — June 10

Pier 1, Brooklyn Bridge Park

Join the Amateur Astronomers Association to peer through high-power telescopes at the moon, stars, and planets from the waterfront.

science Free Fort Greene

Storytime in the Park at Fort Greene Park

Fort Greene Park (bottom of the monument stairs, NW corner)

Outdoor storytime with Brooklyn Public Library librarians plus guest musical artists. Sing, read, and play at the bottom of the monument stairs, NW corner. Bring a blanket; great for meeting other caregivers.

stories Free Up to 12y Fort Greene

Ramblin' Dan's Freewheelin' Band — June 10 (4:30 PM)

ONEYOGAHOUSE

A high-energy, engaging music class for babies and toddlers featuring live rock, reggae, and folk music with instrument jams and movement.

music $43.50/class Up to 3y Fort Greene

Toddler Time — June 10 (Adams Street Library)

Adams Street Library

A fun-filled session of books and songs specifically designed for active toddlers who are already walking.

stories Free 18mo-3y Fort Greene

Ramblin' Dan's Freewheelin' Band — June 10 (3:30 PM)

ONEYOGAHOUSE

A high-energy, engaging music class for babies and toddlers featuring live rock, reggae, and folk music with instrument jams and movement.

music $43.50/class Up to 3y Fort Greene

Lil Boppers Toddler Hip-Hop Class — June 10

Space Club-Dumbo

A high-energy toddler hip-hop class designed to spark joy, creativity, and confidence through movement and music.

music $30/class 18mo-3y Fort Greene

Thursday, June 11

PSP Babies Meetup at Beer Street — June 11

Beer Street South

A weekly social gathering for parents and their babies to meet and build community.

general Free Up to 18mo Fort Greene

World Cinema Nights: Vidas Vibrantes at Fort Greene Park

Fort Greene Park

A family-friendly outdoor screening of Spanish-language short films on the Myrtle Avenue Lawn.

general Free Fort Greene

Puppetsburg Show at Private Picassos — June 11

Private Picassos - Clinton Hill

A brand-new adventure every week with Clementine the puppet, featuring dancing, bubbles, and educational fun.

stories $20/class 3mo-5y Fort Greene

Babies & Books — June 11

Brooklyn Heights Library

A special storytime for infants and their caregivers to enjoy stories, songs, and early literacy activities.

stories Free Up to 18mo Fort Greene

Friday, June 12

Family Dance Jam at Abolitionist Place

Abolitionist Place

Dance to pop, hip hop, and international hits with DJ Marc Bars at Downtown Brooklyn's newest park.

music Free Fort Greene

Summer Reading Kickoff at Clinton Hill Library

Clinton Hill Library

Celebrate the start of summer with outdoor festivities, art projects, a balloon artist, and giveaways.

general Free Up to 12y Fort Greene

Swap Meet: Family Clothing & Book Swap at Private Picassos

Private Picassos

Bring your gently used family clothing and books to swap with others at this community event at Private Picassos.

general Free Up to 8y Fort Greene

Summer Reading Kick Off: Drag Story Hour — June 12

Adams Street Library

Kick off the summer with a fabulous Drag Story Hour featuring songs and stories for children ages 3-8.

stories Free 3y-8y Fort Greene

Summer Safety Symposium - June 12

Central Library

A symposium featuring trainings on burn prevention, CPR, Narcan, and Stop the Bleed, plus a resource fair.

general Free Up to 12y Fort Greene

Swap Meet ~ Family Clothing & Book Swap! - June 12

Brooklyn (Location details typically provided via registration)

A community swap event for family clothing and books.

general Free Fort Greene

Saturday, June 13

Youth Basketball Clinic — June 13

Pier 2, Brooklyn Bridge Park

Free basketball clinics led by KING Hoops for kids to learn basics or develop advanced skills through drills and games.

sports Free 6y-17y Fort Greene

Children's Day Event with David Cross

Little Essentials Warehouse

Support families in need with a special event featuring a photo op with David Cross and a behind-the-scenes look at diaper distribution.

general $45 Fort Greene

Family Biz: A Dance Party for Kids & Their Grown-Ups

Friends and Lovers

A high-energy dance party in Crown Heights featuring funky music and good vibes for all ages.

music From $12.51 Fort Greene

Saturday Storytime — June 13

Adams Street Library

A weekend storytime for the whole family featuring favorite tales and interactive songs.

stories Free Up to 8y Fort Greene

Family Storytime — June 13

Brooklyn Heights Library

Join the community for a celebration of literacy with books, music, and movement for all ages.

stories Free Fort Greene

Family Biz: A Dance Party for Kids — June 13

Friends & Lovers

A daytime dance party for kids and their grown-ups with real DJs, snacks, pizza, and props.

music $12.51 Up to 8y Fort Greene

World Cup 2026 Fan Zone Opening — June 13

Emily Warren Roebling Plaza, Brooklyn Bridge Park

The official Brooklyn fan fest kicks off with live match viewings, interactive soccer experiences, and local food vendors.

sports Free Fort Greene

Summer at the Library Kickoff Party — June 13

Brooklyn (Location details typically provided via registration)

Celebrate the start of summer reading with a party featuring theater, music, and community fun.

general Free 12mo-12y Fort Greene

Sunday, June 14

Juneteenth Celebration with The Lay Out — June 14

Fort Greene Park

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

general Free Fort Greene

UrbanGlass Open Studios: Summer in the City '26

UrbanGlass

Drop in for an afternoon of glass art demos and hands-on activities (includes paid mini glassblowing sessions for older kids).

art Varies (some activities paid; e.g., Glassblowing: Mini Bowls $85, ages 12+) Up to 12y Fort Greene

Brooklyn Museum on Wheels — June 14

Fort Greene Park

The museum's mobile arts initiative visits the park with hands-on art-making, storytelling, and games.

art Free Fort Greene

PJ Library Storytime with Author Jennifer Wolf Kam - June 14

Central Library, Youth Wing

Join author Jennifer Wolf Kam for a storytime featuring her book "Until the Blueberries Grow" and an art activity.

general Free 3y-8y Fort Greene

Daddy Summer Stroll - June 14

Brooklyn (Location details typically provided via registration)

A casual community stroll event for families and dads.

general Free Fort Greene

Monday, June 15

After School Homework Help — June 15

Brooklyn Heights Library

Drop-in assistance for students needing help with math, reading, or other school subjects from trained volunteers.

general Free 5y-12y Fort Greene

Toddler Time — June 15

Adams Street Library

An active storytime for crawling and walking toddlers to enjoy books, songs, and fingerplays with their caregivers.

stories Free 18mo-3y Fort Greene

Puppetsburg Show at Private Picassos — June 15

Private Picassos - Clinton Hill

Interactive and culturally relevant puppet shows for toddlers and preschoolers.

stories $20/class 3mo-5y Fort Greene

Babies and Books (Lapsit) — June 15

Adams Street Library

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

stories Free Up to 18mo Fort Greene

Wednesday, June 17

Lil Boppers Toddler Hip-Hop Class — June 17

Space Club-Dumbo

A high-energy toddler hip-hop class designed to spark joy, creativity, and confidence through movement and music.

music $30/class 18mo-3y Fort Greene

Met Opera Summer Recital — June 17

Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn Bridge Park

Metropolitan Opera stars perform arias and duets in a beautiful outdoor setting overlooking the harbor.

music Free Fort Greene

Ramblin' Dan's Freewheelin' Band — June 17 (3:30 PM)

ONEYOGAHOUSE

A high-energy, engaging music class for babies and toddlers featuring live rock, reggae, and folk music with instrument jams and movement.

music $43.50/class Up to 3y Fort Greene

Storytime in the Park at Fort Greene Park — June 17

Fort Greene Park

A weekly outdoor session of songs and stories for young children and their caregivers.

stories Free Up to 5y Fort Greene

Toddler Time — June 17 (Adams Street Library)

Adams Street Library

A fun-filled session of books and songs specifically designed for active toddlers who are already walking.

stories Free 18mo-3y Fort Greene

Toddler Time — June 17 (Brooklyn Heights Library)

Brooklyn Heights Library

Help your toddler build early learning skills through stories, songs, and movement in this interactive session.

stories Free 18mo-3y Fort Greene

Babies and Books (Lapsit) — June 17

Adams Street Library

Introduce your baby to the joys of books and song in this bonding storytime for non-walkers.

stories Free Up to 18mo Fort Greene

Ramblin' Dan's Freewheelin' Band — June 17 (4:30 PM)

ONEYOGAHOUSE

A high-energy, engaging music class for babies and toddlers featuring live rock, reggae, and folk music with instrument jams and movement.

music $43.50/class Up to 3y Fort Greene

Kids' Soccer Village & Watch Party

Brooklyn Commons

Join a fun soccer village and watch party for kids at Brooklyn Commons.

sports Free Fort Greene

Kids' Soccer Village and Watch Party — June 17

Brooklyn Commons Park

A special World Cup event for families featuring soccer activities and a match viewing party.

sports Free Fort Greene

Thursday, June 18

Wellness Wonderland Community Health Fair

Weusi Plaza

A free neighborhood health-and-community fair with activities, music/entertainment, and giveaways that's easy to do with kids in tow.

general Free Up to 12y Fort Greene

Babies & Books — June 18

Brooklyn Heights Library

A special storytime for infants and their caregivers to enjoy stories, songs, and early literacy activities.

stories Free Up to 18mo Fort Greene

Superheroes On Stage — June 18

First Unitarian Church

A dramatic adventure where children use their imaginations to bring superhero stories to life on stage.

stories $140/day 4y-6y Fort Greene

PSP Babies Meetup at Beer Street — June 18

Beer Street South

A weekly social gathering for parents and their babies to meet and build community.

general Free Up to 18mo Fort Greene

Skyline CircleSing: Brooklyn Bridge Park

Pier 3 Greenway Terrace at Brooklyn Bridge Park

Join a community singing circle on the waterfront to celebrate music and connection with a view of the skyline.

music Check ticket price Fort Greene

Puppetsburg Show at Private Picassos — June 18

Private Picassos - Clinton Hill

Magical and silly puppet adventures for young children and their caregivers.

stories $20/class 3mo-5y Fort Greene

Friday, June 19

Juneteenth Party with Brown Babies n' Books! — June 19

Greenlight Bookstore

Celebrate freedom and Black joy with a special party featuring books and community connection for young children.

stories Free Up to 5y Fort Greene

Cooking+Art Camp — June 19

Creatively Wild Art Studio

A creative fusion of culinary and visual arts where kids explore different themes through cooking and artistic projects.

art $160/day 5y-11y Fort Greene

Improvaganza — June 19

First Unitarian Church

An exciting day of improvisation and story creation where kids develop confidence and teamwork through theater games.

stories $155/day 6y-10y Fort Greene

70 Years On Stage: A Heights Players Gala — June 19

The Heights Players

Celebrate 70 seasons of community theater with a musical revue featuring new and veteran performers.

music $30 Fort Greene

Day Camp for Children (Brooklyn)

Speakitaly NYC Brooklyn

A fun-filled day camp for kids ages 4-10 featuring Italian-themed cooking and art activities.

general From $75.47 4y-10y Fort Greene

Saturday, June 20

Family Storytime — June 20

Brooklyn Heights Library

Join the community for a celebration of literacy with books, music, and movement for all ages.

stories Free Fort Greene

Saturday Storytime — June 20

Adams Street Library

A weekend storytime for the whole family featuring favorite tales and interactive songs.

stories Free Up to 8y Fort Greene

Puppetsburg in Fort Greene Park

Fort Greene Park

A joyful community gathering featuring a puppet show with laughter, music, and magic for little ones.

art Free Up to 5y Fort Greene

Juneteenth 5K — June 20

Brooklyn Bridge Park

A family-friendly 5K run/walk celebrating freedom and unity along the Brooklyn waterfront.

sports Paid ticketed registration required Fort Greene

Family Italian Cooking Class

Speakitaly NYC Brooklyn

Learn to cook authentic Italian dishes together as a family in this hands-on culinary workshop.

general From $97.88 Fort Greene

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

The Plaza at 300 Ashland

A commemoration of African-American emancipation featuring a day of performances, food trucks, and activities.

general Free Fort Greene

The Warehouse Family Film Screening - June 20

Bedford Library

A family film screening exploring themes of incarceration, justice, and abolition, followed by a discussion.

general Free Fort Greene

70 Years On Stage: A Heights Players Gala — June 20

The Heights Players

Celebrate 70 seasons of community theater with a musical revue featuring new and veteran performers.

music $30 Fort Greene

Sunday, June 21

FREE Family Concert with Shaw Time Duo! - June 21

Brooklyn (Location details typically provided via registration)

A live musical performance for families.

general Free Fort Greene

Father's Day Run + Rave — June 21

Brooklyn Bridge Park

A high-energy morning run and dance party for families to celebrate Father's Day together.

sports Free Fort Greene

Monday, June 22

Toddler Time — June 22

Adams Street Library

An active storytime for crawling and walking toddlers to enjoy books, songs, and fingerplays with their caregivers.

stories Free 18mo-3y Fort Greene

Babies and Books (Lapsit) — June 22

Adams Street Library

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

stories Free Up to 18mo Fort Greene

After School Homework Help — June 22

Brooklyn Heights Library

Drop-in assistance for students needing help with math, reading, or other school subjects from trained volunteers.

general Free 5y-12y Fort Greene

Puppetsburg Show at Private Picassos — June 22

Private Picassos - Clinton Hill

Interactive puppet shows for ages 0-5 that feature dancing, instruments, and dress-up costumes.

stories $20/class 3mo-5y Fort Greene

Friday, June 26

Kids & Coffee with The Mommy Archives - June 26

Brooklyn (Location details typically provided via registration)

A social gathering for parents and kids.

general Check website for registration/cost Fort Greene

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