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50°F · Mostly Cloudy
✓ Verified Oct 27, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · kid-friendly · at Empire Stores, Brooklyn · official listing on fadmarket.co · checked Oct 27
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Free things to do with kids in NYC: story times, family days, parades, park programs and kid-friendly pop-ups. We only list events we’ve checked on the organizer’s own site, and the list updates itself as new ones are added.
Starts in 5h 50m
Every Sun · 11 AM–6 PM
58°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at Breeze Hill, Prospect Park (enter at Lincoln Rd), Brooklyn · official listing on smorgasburg.com · checked Oct 26
Smorgasburg Prospect Park (Sundays)
Starts in 5h 50m
Daily · 11 AM–7 PM
58°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at Japan Village, 934 3rd Ave, Brooklyn · official listing on japanvillage.com · checked Oct 26
Japan Village food hall in Industry City
Starts in 6h 50m
Every Sat, Sun · 12 PM–5 PM
60°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park, Brooklyn · official listing on prospectpark.org · checked Oct 30
Exhibit: The Shirley Chisholm Way at Lefferts Historic House
Starts in 1d 10h
MON, NOV 9 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM
59°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Cypress Hills Library, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 6
Game On! Kids' Boardgames at Cypress Hills Library
Starts in 2d 10h
TUE, NOV 10 · 4 PM–5:30 PM
61°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Coney Island Library, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 3
Middle School Makerspace at Coney Island Library
Starts in 3d 4h
WED, NOV 11 · 10 AM–3 PM
56°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Prospect Park Audubon Center, Brooklyn · official listing on prospectpark.org · checked Nov 3
Veterans Day Nature Programs at Prospect Park Audubon Center
Starts in 4d 10h
THU, NOV 12 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM
57°F · Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Brooklyn Public Library Highlawn Library, Meeting Room, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 6
Library Lab: Invisible Ink at Highlawn Library
Starts in 4d 10h
THU, NOV 12 · 4 PM–6 PM
56°F · Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Brooklyn Public Library Central Library, Teen Tech Center, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 6
Central LEGO Robotics at Brooklyn Public Library Teen Tech
Starts in 4d 11h
THU, NOV 12 · 4:30 PM–5:30 PM
56°F · Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Coney Island Library, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 5
SING! SING! SING! Karaoke for Kids at Coney Island Library
Starts in 5d 10h
FRI, NOV 13 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM
48°F · Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Brooklyn Heights Library, Craft Room, 286 Cadman Plaza West, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 3
Library Lab: Free STEAM Activities for Ages 6–12
Starts in 6d 4h
Every Sat · 10 AM–12 PM
45°F · Partly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at Audubon Center at the Boathouse, Prospect Park, Brooklyn · official listing on prospectpark.org · checked Oct 30
Introduction to Birdwatching Outings in Prospect Park
Starts in 6d 4h
Every Sat · 10 AM–7 PM
45°F · Partly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at DUMBO Archway, Brooklyn · official listing on dumbo.nyc · checked Oct 31
Dumboween
Starts in 6d 5h
SAT, NOV 14 · 10:30 AM–2 PM
45°F · Partly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Roebling Rink at Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn · official listing on roeblingrink.com · checked Nov 1
Roebling Rink Opening Day Celebration
Starts in 6d 5h
Every Sat · 11 AM–2 PM
47°F · Partly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · pay what you wish · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at Wyckoff House Museum, Brooklyn · official listing on wyckoffmuseum.org · checked Nov 1
Saturday house tours at the Wyckoff House Museum
Starts in 6d 6h
SAT, NOV 14 · 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
47°F · Partly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Brooklyn Public Library Brower Park Library, Community Room , Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 6
Maker Girls at Brower Park Library
Starts in 6d 7h
SAT, NOV 14 · 1 PM–2 PM
49°F · Partly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Brooklyn Heights Library, 286 Cadman Plaza West, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 3
Music for Autism: Ensemble Mycelium
Starts in 1w 0d
SUN, NOV 15 · 8 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Prospect Park (meet at Vanderbilt Playground), Brooklyn · official listing on prospectpark.org · checked Nov 1
Pre-Thanksgiving Bird Walk in Prospect Park
Starts in 1w 0d
SUN, NOV 15 · 11 AM–3 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Gymnasium, St. John's Park, Brooklyn · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Gobble Games Family Board Game Extravaganza
Starts in 1w 0d
SUN, NOV 15 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Carmine Carro Community Center, Marine Park, Brooklyn · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Ricitos and the Three Bears
Starts in 1w 0d
SUN, NOV 15 · 1 PM–3 PM
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Concert Grove, Prospect Park, Brooklyn · official listing on prospectpark.org · checked Oct 29
Junior Volunteer Corps: Family Leaf Raking in Prospect Park
Starts in 1w 1d
MON, NOV 16 · 3 PM–4 PM
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Ryder Library, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 3
Middle School Makerspace at Ryder Library
Starts in 1w 1d
MON, NOV 16 · 4 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Crown Heights Library, Teen Tech Center, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 5
Scratch Coding for Kids at Crown Heights Teen Tech Center
Starts in 1w 2d
TUE, NOV 17 · 3 PM–4 PM
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Brooklyn Public Library Marcy Library, Meeting Room, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 6
Kids Create Arts and Crafts at Marcy Library
Starts in 1w 2d
TUE, NOV 17 · 3:30 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Clarendon Library, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 5
Middle School Makerspace: Bridges at Clarendon Library
Starts in 1w 4d
THU, NOV 19 · 12 PM–3 PM
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Success Garden - East New York, Brooklyn · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 31
Giving Thanks to Community at Success Garden
Starts in 1w 4d
THU, NOV 19 · 4 PM–6 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Brooklyn Public Library Central Library, Teen Tech Center, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 5
Central LEGO Robotics at Brooklyn Public Library Teen Tech
Starts in 1w 5d
FRI, NOV 20 · 3:30 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Jamaica Bay Library, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 5
Middle School Makerspace at Jamaica Bay Library
Starts in 1w 5d
FRI, NOV 20 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Stone Avenue Library, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 5
Teen Time: Board Games at Stone Avenue Library
Starts in 1w 6d
SAT, NOV 21 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Seth Low Playground / Bealin Square, Brooklyn · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 3
Nature Scavenger Hunt at Seth Low Playground
Starts in 1w 6d
SAT, NOV 21 · 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Brooklyn Public Library Brower Park Library, Community Room , Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 6
Maker Girls at Brower Park Library
Starts in 2w 0d
SUN, NOV 22 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Owl's Head Park (lawn area), Brooklyn · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 1
Magnetic Archery in Owl's Head Park
Starts in 2w 2d
TUE, NOV 24 · 6 PM–7 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Albee Square, Brooklyn · official listing on downtownbrooklyn.com · checked Nov 7
DTBK Gets Lit! Holiday Lighting at Albee Square
Starts in 2w 4d
THU, NOV 26 · 2 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Brooklyn Children's Museum, Brooklyn · official listing on brooklynkids.org · checked Nov 6
Community Access Thursdays at Brooklyn Children's Museum (Thanksgiving)
Starts in 2w 6d
SAT, NOV 28 · 4:30 PM–5:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at 5th Avenue at 4th Street, Brooklyn · official listing on parkslopefifthavenuebid.com · checked Nov 6
5th Avenue Tree Lighting & Small Business Saturday in Park Slope
Starts in 3w 4d
THU, DEC 3 · 4 PM–7 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Manhattan Bridge Archway & Plaza, Brooklyn · official listing on dumbo.nyc · checked Oct 25
Dumbo Holiday Tree Lighting
Starts in 3w 6d
SAT, DEC 5 · 11 AM–2 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Carmine Carro Community Center, Marine Park, Brooklyn · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Festival of Lights: Santa in the Park
Starts in 3w 6d
SAT, DEC 5 · 4 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn · official listing on fortgreenepark.org · checked Nov 7
Fort Greene Park Tree Lighting
Starts in 4w 0d
SUN, DEC 6 · 3 PM–4:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Carmine Carro Community Center, Marine Park, Brooklyn · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Festival of Lights: Chanukah
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