Brooklyn
NYC Ferry NYC Various locations,
Travel by state-of-the-art ferry to stops in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island along the East River and Hudson River. Indoor and outdoor seating. Charging stations, concessions, AC/heat and stroller parking available onboard. Travel time varies, from 20 to 60 minutes. Ferry frequency differs by stop; see the online schedules. Some family-friendly destinations include Domino…
🎟 $2.75, free/kids under 44 inches
Jane’s Carousel Brooklyn Bridge Park 99 Plymouth St, Brooklyn
Ride exquisitely carved horses (and two chariots) on this charming carousel with a view, created in 1922 in Ohio and recently restored and relocated to the edge of the East River. The carousel is covered, but the line to enter is entirely outdoors.
🎟 $2
Opposites Abstract: A Mo Willems Exhibit Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn
Investigate opposites through hands-on experiences, art-making, and performances in an exhibit inspired by the eye-popping, emotive, and highly accessible words and images in Mo Willems’ bestselling children’s book of the same name.
🎟 $15, free/babies under 1
Artland: An Installation by Do Ho Suh and Children Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn
Enter an enchanting world of color and clay, Spocky Trees and Slimes in a fantastical ecosystem dreamed up in 2016 by artist Do Ho Suh and his two young daughters. This ever-growing and evolving series of islands is inhabited by characters and landscapes sculpted from nontoxic clay. There is no government or monarchy (though Slimes…
🎟 $25/adult, $17/students & seniors, $10/ages 4-12
Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn
A focused selection from the world-class collection of musical and cultural icons Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) and Alicia Keys spotlights works by Black diasporic artists. Expansive in their collecting habits, the Deans, both born and raised in New York, champion a philosophy of “artists supporting artists.” Admire works by Gordon Parks, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Lorna Simpson,…
🎟 $25/adult, $17/students & seniors, $10/ages 4-12
Museum of Food and Drink– Flavor: The World to Your Brain Empire Stores 55 Water Street, Brooklyn
Take a sensory journey through our bodies and our world, designed and curated by food scientists and culinary anthropologists. Unpack what really happens in our heads when we experience the flavors of food, discover the ways flavor companies engineer and design the flavors that we eat almost every day, and learn what natural and artificial…
🎟 $15/ages 15+, $7/ages 5-14, free/ages 4 & under
Prospect Park Carousel Prospect Park Carousel 95 Prospect Park West, Brookyln
Take your first ride of spring on Prospect Park Alliance’s historic Carousel. 53 magnificent horses ride alongside a lion, a giraffe, a deer and two dragon-pulled chariots in a charming carousel built in 1912. One of the only wheelchair accessible carousels in the nation. Snacks available at the Pony Express Snack Bar. In the park's…
🎟 $3/ride, $13/five rides
Pier 2 Roller Rink Brooklyn Bridge Park 99 Plymouth St, Brooklyn
Skate on a world-class roller and inline skating rink with a waterfront view and a top 40 soundtrack. Skatemates available for beginners ($6). Wrist guards required for all skaters; rentals are provided free of charge. 🍽️ Purchase snacks and beverages at the rinkside cafe. 🎟️ Free admission Mon & Fri 3:30pm-6:00pm, Sat 10:30 am–12 pm
🎟 $12, $8/skate rental
National Pretzel Day Atlantic Terminal Mall 139 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn
Celebrate National Pretzel Day at these chains: 🥨 Wetzel’s Pretzels: Free original pretzel after 3pm. No purchase necessary + sweepstakes for pretzels for a year (Columbus Circle, Atlantic Terminal Mall, Staten Island) 🥨 Auntie Anne’s: Free original or cinnamon sugar pretzel for members (free to join, use code Ree1Tan5889 and join here) (15+ locations in…
15% Off Area 53 Adventure Park Area 53 Adventure Park 616 Scholes St, Brooklyn
Save on ropes courses, multiple rock climbing walls, roller skating, laser mazes, zip lines, ninja courses, slides and more at an indoor adventure park with extended spring break hours. Book a 3-hour time slot to divide among your choice of activities. 48 inch minimum height limit for the Sky Trail (Ropes Course) and Sky Rail…
🎟 $35.70 with code SpringHours15
Earth Rocks! Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn
Join BCM during spring break for a week-long celebration of our amazing planet. Each day presents exciting STEAM-inspired programs consisting of dynamic performances, hands-on workshops, and special projects in BCM’s new makerspace, Nature’s Engineers. The week is organized around four overarching themes: Grow, Sustain, Care, and Explore.
🎟 $15, free/babies under 1
Weekends in Bloom Brooklyn Botanic Garden 100 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn
Celebrate cherry blossom season and all the spring blooms at Brooklyn Botanic Garden with casual, pop-up music and dance performances, morning programming for kids and families in the Discovery Garden, and Garden tours.
Fort Greene Park Earth Day Festival Fort Greene Park 100 Washington Park, Brooklyn
Choose from 10 family-friendly activities and sustainable swaps including Earth Day Mosaic with UrbanGlass, Seed Bombs Workshop, Book Giveaways and Storytime. Get a free prize for participating in over 8 of the activity stations.
Smorgasburg Williamsburg Marsha P. Johnson State Park 90 Kent Avenue at North 7 Street, Brookyln
Nosh at a Saturday open-air food market in America featuring over 35 local vendors in a waterfront park. At what the New York Times calls “The Woodstock of Eating," try unique treats like fried cookie dough balls, Honduran baleadas, baklava beignets, butter tarts, Japanese fried chicken, lobster truffle fries and so much more yumminess.
Jack & the Beanstalk Puppetworks 338 6th Ave, Brooklyn
Puppetworks marionettes' brings the classic tale to life with an original song score & a "live" Giant Advance reservations recommended. Strollers must be left on the porch outside (camera monitored). Also at 2:30 pm.
🎟 $10-$11
La Chivita Brooklyn Public Library 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn
Join lovable characters who share traditional stories of their beloved homeland with “La Chivita,” a magical bus that journeys through the heartland of Colombia.
Music for Autism Concert with Los Cuatro Amigos Sunset Park Library 4201 Fourth Avenue, Brookyln
See an autism-friendly, interactive concert developed specifically for autistic individuals and their families. Los Cuatro Amigos, vibrant band blending diverse musical talents into a captivating fusion of Latin alternative sounds, performs bilingual songs in English and Español. Mexican-American singer/songwriter Marilyn Castillo’s forthcoming debut album, “Chicana en Nueva York,” reflects Castillo’s personal journey in the city,…
Parents & Kids Paint & Chill Brooklyn Paints 1134 Broadway, Brookyln
Parents and children can unleash their creativity side by side. Guided by experienced instructors, embark on an artistic journey, exploring various painting techniques and discovering unique artistic styles. Paint side by side or collaborate on a masterpiece. No prior painting experience is necessary – just enthusiasm and imagination.
🎟 $25/participant
Open Hours at Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center 99 Plymouth St, Brooklyn
Visitors of all ages can get to know Brooklyn Bridge Park with rotating monthly educational themes, a 250 gallon aquarium filled with critters from the East River, a 10’ scale model of Brooklyn Bridge Park, crafts, a reading corner, and much more. Enjoy self-led investigation with guidance by expert educators to reveal the hidden stories…
Crafts with Cathy Dyckman Farmhouse Museum 4881 Broadway at 204th Street,
Celebrate spring at the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum with Cathy Sanacore. Cathy will lead a craft workshop where participants can create their own spring themed paper wreath. Materials are first come first served. Open to kids of all ages.