New York City family weekend planner
Things to do with kids in Brooklyn
Family-friendly things to do in Brooklyn in 2026: 249 kid-friendly events plus 226 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Thursday, October 8, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.
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- Time Out Market New York
- Dekalb Market Hall
- Granite Prospect
- Cadman Plaza Park
- Korean War Veterans Plaza
- Bedford Playground
- Carroll Park
- Marsha P. Johnson State Park
- Annie's Garden
- Coffey Park
- Garden of Union
- Gil Hodges Community Garden
- South Oxford Park
- Underwood Park
- Bartlett Playground
- Green Space @ President Street
- Prospect Heights Community Farm
- Target Community Garden
- Washington Park
- Detective Joseph Mayrose Park
- Herbert Von King Park
- Monsignor McGolrick Park
- Olive Street Community Garden
- Bushwick City Farm
- Prospect Park Fall Migration Walks
- EcoZone 4 Volunteer Crew Open House
- Kids In Motion: Nostrand Playground
- Kids In Motion: St. John's park
- October Weekday Nature Exploration
- Prospect Park Stroller Walk
- Sexual Health Mobile Medical Unit
- Carousel Rides
- Fall Festival at Lakeside
- Movie Under the Stars: Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025)
- Kids In Motion: Nostrand Playground
- Kids In Motion: St. John's park
- October Weekday Nature Exploration
- Play at BCM
- Prospect Park Wellness Walk
- Carousel Rides
- Fall Festival at Lakeside
- Greenmarket at Grand Army Plaza
- Dance Fitness with Shape Up NYC at the Boathouse
- Introduction to Birdwatching Outings
- Kids In Motion: Nostrand Playground
- Kids In Motion: St. John's park
- October Weekend Nature Exploration
- Play at BCM
Family-friendly spots in Brooklyn
Food & drinkTime Out Market New York
Food & drinkDekalb Market Hall
OutdoorsGranite Prospect
OutdoorsCadman Plaza Park
OutdoorsKorean War Veterans Plaza
OutdoorsBedford PlaygroundOutdoorsCarroll Park
OutdoorsMarsha P. Johnson State ParkOutdoorsAnnie's Garden
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OutdoorsCoffey ParkOutdoorsGarden of Union
OutdoorsSouth Oxford Park
OutdoorsUnderwood ParkOutdoorsBartlett Playground
OutdoorsProspect Heights Community Farm
OutdoorsTarget Community Garden
OutdoorsWashington Park
OutdoorsDetective Joseph Mayrose Park
OutdoorsHerbert Von King Park
OutdoorsMonsignor McGolrick ParkOutdoorsOlive Street Community Garden
Place photos via Wikimedia Commons, Unsplash, and venue sources.
Upcoming family events in Brooklyn
ThuOct 8
- 7:30 AMProspect Park Fall Migration WalksJoin the Brooklyn Bird Club and Prospect Park Alliance on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays in September and October in search of dozens of…Free
- 9 AMEcoZone 4 Volunteer Crew Open HouseHere’s a chance to make an ongoing commitment to your community!Free
- 10 AMKids In Motion: Nostrand PlaygroundFree
- 10 AMKids In Motion: St. John's parkFree
- 10 AMOctober Weekday Nature ExplorationJoin Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs on Thursdays and Fridays at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.Free
- 10 AMProspect Park Stroller WalkCalling all parents and caregivers with children!Free
- 10 AMSexual Health Mobile Medical UnitProspect Park Alliance is collaborating with NewYork-Presbyterian to offer comprehensive sexual health services in Brooklyn’s backyard at…Free
- 12 PMCarousel RidesChildren’s Corner, $3 per ride, $13 for a book of 5 tickets, Free with Prospect Park Alliance Family Supporter membership or higher.
- 4 PMFall Festival at LakesideCelebrate the season at the Lakeside Fall Festival, a month-long fall experience filled with pumpkins, Haunted Hotel experience, carnival…
- 7 PMMovie Under the Stars: Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025)Free
FriOct 9
- 10 AMKids In Motion: Nostrand PlaygroundFree
- 10 AMKids In Motion: St. John's parkFree
- 10 AMOctober Weekday Nature ExplorationJoin Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs on Thursdays and Fridays at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.Free
- 10 AMPlay at BCM10:00 am – 5:00 pm BCM is open for play! Come explore some of our most-loved exhibits, including toddler-favorite Totally Tots, the…
- 10 AMProspect Park Wellness WalkJoin Prospect Park Alliance at the Prospect Park Audubon Center for an uplifting and energizing morning walk including scenic trails along…Free
- 12 PMCarousel RidesChildren’s Corner, $3 per ride, $13 for a book of 5 tickets, Free with Prospect Park Alliance Family Supporter membership or higher.
- 4 PMFall Festival at LakesideCelebrate the season at the Lakeside Fall Festival, a month-long fall experience filled with pumpkins, Haunted Hotel experience, carnival…
SatOct 10
- 8 AMGreenmarket at Grand Army Plazawhat other market can you do all your food shopping, sample local wine and explore Brooklyn’s favorite park?Free
- 10 AMDance Fitness with Shape Up NYC at the BoathouseJoin Prospect Park Alliance and Shape-up NYC for a fun-filled dance fitness zumba class at the Boathouse!Free
- 10 AMIntroduction to Birdwatching OutingsWhether you’re new to birding or looking to build your skills, this introductory outing is a great way to explore Prospect Park and learn…Free
- 10 AMKids In Motion: Nostrand PlaygroundFree
- 10 AMKids In Motion: St. John's parkFree
- 10 AMOctober Weekend Nature ExplorationJoin the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs on Saturdays and Sundays at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban…Free
- 10 AMPlay at BCM10:00 am – 5:00 pm BCM is open for play! Come explore some of our most-loved exhibits, including toddler-favorite Totally Tots, the…