# Things to do with kids in Brooklyn (839)

> 839 kid-friendly places and programs in Brooklyn, led by sports, play spaces and playgrounds. Includes Bedford Library and Brooklyn Bridge Park.

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## Things to do with kids in Brooklyn

839 kid-friendly places and programs in Brooklyn, led by sports, play spaces and playgrounds. Includes Bedford Library and Brooklyn Bridge Park.

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[Art 44 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/brooklyn/art/) · [Dance 76 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/brooklyn/dance/) · [Galleries 5 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/brooklyn/galleries/) · [Gymnastics 29 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/brooklyn/gymnastics/) · [Language 3 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/brooklyn/language/) · [Libraries 60 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/brooklyn/libraries/) · [Museums 18 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/brooklyn/museums/) · [Music 61 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/brooklyn/music/) · [Nature 18 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/brooklyn/nature/) · [Playgrounds 84 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/brooklyn/playgrounds/) · [Play spaces 90 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/brooklyn/social/) · [Sports 207 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/brooklyn/sports/) · [STEM 40 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/brooklyn/stem/) · [Stores 23 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/brooklyn/stores/) · [Swimming 47 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/brooklyn/swimming/) · [Theater 26 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/brooklyn/theater/) · [Zoos 8 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/brooklyn/zoos/) 

### Neighborhoods in Brooklyn 60 

[Bath Beach 11 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-bath-beach/) · [Bay Ridge 32 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-bay-ridge/) · [Bedford-Stuyvesant 23 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-bedford-stuyvesant/) · [Bensonhurst 20 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-bensonhurst/) Bergen Beach 1 [Boerum Hill 16 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-boerum-hill/) · [Borough Park 9 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-borough-park/) · [Brighton Beach 21 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-brighton-beach/) · [Brooklyn Heights 35 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-brooklyn-heights/) Brooklyn Navy Yard 1 [Brownsville 9 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-brownsville/) · [Bushwick 23 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-bushwick/) · [Canarsie 10 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-canarsie/) · [Carroll Gardens 15 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-carroll-gardens/) City Line 1 [Clinton Hill 11 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-clinton-hill/) · [Cobble Hill 15 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-cobble-hill/) · [Columbia Street Waterfront 4 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-columbia-street-waterfront/) · [Coney Island 25 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-coney-island/) · [Crown Heights 29 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-crown-heights/) · [Cypress Hills 8 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-cypress-hills/) · [Ditmas Park 5 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-ditmas-park/) · [Downtown Brooklyn 14 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-downtown-brooklyn/) · [DUMBO 24 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-dumbo/) · [Dyker Heights 15 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-dyker-heights/) · [East Flatbush 7 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-east-flatbush/) · [East New York 8 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-east-new-york/) · [East Williamsburg 9 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-east-williamsburg/) · [Flatbush 12 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-flatbush/) · [Flatlands 9 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-flatlands/) · [Floyd Bennett Field 3 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-floyd-bennett-field/) · [Fort Greene 27 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-fort-greene/) · [Fort Hamilton 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-fort-hamilton/) Gerritsen Beach 1 [Gowanus 31 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-gowanus/) · [Gravesend 20 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-gravesend/) · [Greenpoint 34 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-greenpoint/) · [Greenwood Heights 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-greenwood-heights/) · [Homecrest 4 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-homecrest/) · [Kensington 7 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-kensington/) · [Manhattan Beach 7 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-manhattan-beach/) · [Marine Park 11 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-marine-park/) · [Midwood 18 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-midwood/) · [Mill Basin 4 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-mill-basin/) · [Ocean Hill 3 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-ocean-hill/) · [Park Slope 70 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-park-slope/) · [Prospect Heights 14 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-prospect-heights/) · [Prospect Lefferts Gardens 5 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-prospect-lefferts-gardens/) · [Prospect Park 5 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-prospect-park/) · [Prospect Park South 6 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-prospect-park-south/) · [Red Hook 13 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-red-hook/) · [Sheepshead Bay 33 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-sheepshead-bay/) · [South Slope 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-south-slope/) · [Spring Creek 4 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-spring-creek/) Starrett City 1 [Sunset Park 27 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-sunset-park/) · [Vinegar Hill 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-vinegar-hill/) Weeksville 1 [Williamsburg 53 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-williamsburg/) · [Windsor Terrace 7 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-windsor-terrace/) 

[Bedford Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/bedford-library/): Bedford-Stuyvesant Free Brooklyn Public Library Bedford Library is a neighborhood branch where Bedford-Stuyvesant children can sit and read, check out books and media on a free card, and join regularly scheduled kids programs. Programs for young children and school-age kids have included Story Play, Saturday Storytime, Kids Create and Sensory Playtime. The branch is also open Sunday afternoons, which is handy for weekend visits. All ages Daily Indoor

[Brooklyn Central Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/brooklyn-central-library/): Prospect Heights Free Brooklyn Public Library Little ones and school-age kids in Prospect Heights can browse the picture-book and early-reader shelves at Brooklyn Central Library, borrow games and use the computers after school. The weekly lineup has recently included Saturday Storytime, DIY Fridays and Read With a Therapy Dog. The building also has a separate Teen Center, and it stays open later than most branches. All ages Daily Indoor

[Green-Wood Cemetery](https://littlegotham.com/activity/green-wood-cemetery/): Greenwood Heights Free The Green-Wood Historic Fund A sprawling 19th-century landscape of hills, ponds and monuments where families can wander, spot birds and hunt for famous graves using a free mobile guide. Guided walking tours, two-hour historic trolley tours and events like the August Battle of Brooklyn re-enactment add to the history lesson. All ages Daily Outdoor

[Greenpoint Library and Environmental Education Center](https://littlegotham.com/activity/greenpoint-library-and-environmental-education-center/): Greenpoint Free Brooklyn Public Library Greenpoint Library and Environmental Education Center is a neighborhood branch where Greenpoint children can sit and read, check out books and media on a free card, and join regularly scheduled kids programs. The weekly lineup has recently included Sensory Garden Hour, Read and Play, K-8 Homework Help and Sunset Storytime. The rebuilt branch doubles as an environmental education center with indoor and outdoor learning spaces, and it opens Sunday afternoons. All ages Daily Indoor

[Macon Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/macon-library/): Bedford-Stuyvesant Free Brooklyn Public Library Macon Library gives Bedford-Stuyvesant families a free indoor stop with a kids collection that runs from baby board books to middle-grade novels. The weekly lineup has recently included Macon Storytime, Saturday Storytime, DUPLO Lego Time and Arts and Crafts. The 1907 Carnegie building is one of Brooklyn s best-preserved and houses a center for African American heritage; it also opens Sunday afternoons. All ages Daily Indoor

[Adams Street Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/adams-street-library/): DUMBO Free Brooklyn Public Library The children s area at Adams Street Library stocks board books, picture books and chapter books for DUMBO kids, with computers and table space for after-school reading and homework. The weekly lineup has recently included Babies and Books lapsit and Toddler Time. Opened in a converted factory building a short walk from Brooklyn Bridge Park, it is the newest branch BPL has built in decades. All ages Mon–Sat Indoor

[Brooklyn Bridge Park](https://littlegotham.com/activity/brooklyn-bridge-park/): Brooklyn Heights Free Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation An 85-acre waterfront park along 1.3 miles of the East River, with big playgrounds at Pier 6, sports courts, lawns and pebbly beaches facing the Manhattan skyline. Hundreds of free programs a year include kids nature education, bike lessons and outdoor movies. All ages Daily Outdoor

[Cortelyou Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/cortelyou-library/): Ditmas Park Free Brooklyn Public Library Cortelyou Library gives Ditmas Park families a free indoor stop with a kids collection that runs from baby board books to middle-grade novels. The weekly lineup has recently included Choo Choo Train Time, Toddler Time, Story Play and Kids Create. All ages Mon–Sat Indoor

[DeKalb Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/dekalb-library/): Bushwick Free Brooklyn Public Library At DeKalb Library, the youth collection covers everything from lap-sized board books to graphic novels, and the space doubles as a quiet after-school spot for Bushwick students. Programs for young children and school-age kids have included Story Play, Book Adventures and Kids Tech Time. Note that the elevator has been temporarily out of service. All ages Mon–Sat Indoor

[Domino Park](https://littlegotham.com/activity/domino-park/): Williamsburg Free Two Trees Management A six-acre East River park built on the site of the old Domino Sugar Refinery, with a sugar-themed playground and a fountain splash area. Families also find lawns, sports courts and a seasonal ice rink. Ages 0–12 Daily Outdoor

[Flatlands Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/flatlands-library/): Flatlands Free Brooklyn Public Library At Flatlands Library, the youth collection covers everything from lap-sized board books to graphic novels, and the space doubles as a quiet after-school spot for Flatlands students. The weekly lineup has recently included Storytime, Toddler Time, Read and Play and After School Stories. It is an inclusive-services branch with some Braille materials. All ages Mon–Sat Indoor

[Kensington Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/kensington-library/): Kensington Free Brooklyn Public Library Little ones and school-age kids in Kensington can browse the picture-book and early-reader shelves at Kensington Library, borrow games and use the computers after school. The weekly lineup has recently included Story Play, Kids Create, Kids Explore and grab-and-go crafts. All ages Mon–Sat Indoor

[McKinley Park Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/mckinley-park-library/): Dyker Heights Free Brooklyn Public Library At McKinley Park Library, the youth collection covers everything from lap-sized board books to graphic novels, and the space doubles as a quiet after-school spot for Dyker Heights students. Programs for young children and school-age kids have included Mandarin Story Time, Toddler Time, Discovery Table and Babies Create. A Mandarin-language story time is part of the regular mix. All ages Mon–Sat Indoor

[New York Aquarium](https://littlegotham.com/activity/new-york-aquarium/): Coney Island Kids $25.95 Wildlife Conservation Society Coney Island s aquarium features sharks, sea turtles, sea lions and penguins, including the Ocean Wonders: Sharks! building and live sea lion shows at the Aquatheater. Admission includes a 4-D theater film. Ages 0–12 Daily

[Powerhouse Arts Crafternoons](https://littlegotham.com/activity/powerhouse-arts-crafternoons/): Gowanus Free Powerhouse Arts A free drop-in workshop series at the Gowanus creative production center where families build tunnel books, design puppets and sculpt miniature artworks. Each session ties into a current exhibition, and no registration is needed. All ages Sat Indoor

[Prospect Park Tennis Center](https://littlegotham.com/activity/prospect-park-tennis-center/): Prospect Park South Price on site Prospect Park Alliance Year-round tennis facility with hard and clay courts and a winter bubble in Prospect Park. Its Junior Development program offers group instruction for kids 3–17 at every level. Ages 5–17 Daily

[Prospect Park Zoo](https://littlegotham.com/activity/prospect-park-zoo/): Prospect Park Kids $7.95 Wildlife Conservation Society A compact, kid-scaled zoo in Prospect Park with sea lions, red pandas, kangaroos and a barnyard area where children can see farm animals up close. Easy to cover in a couple of hours with little ones. Ages 0–12 Daily Outdoor

[Saratoga Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/saratoga-library/): Ocean Hill Free Brooklyn Public Library The children s area at Saratoga Library stocks board books, picture books and chapter books for Ocean Hill kids, with computers and table space for after-school reading and homework. Current calendar offerings for kids include Story Play, Kids Create, Read and Play and summer reading events in garden. The 1908 Carnegie building has a tile roof and a garden used for summer reading events. All ages Mon–Sat Indoor

[Shorefront Y – Lenny Krayzelburg SwimRight Academy](https://littlegotham.com/activity/shorefront-y-lenny-krayzelburg-swimright-academy/): Brighton Beach Price on site Shorefront Y The Shorefront Y s swim academy follows the SwimRight method, taking kids from 3 months old through nine levels that end with all four competitive strokes. There are also swim teams and Red Cross aquatics courses. All ages Mon–Fri, Sun Indoor

[Smack Mellon](https://littlegotham.com/activity/smack-mellon/): DUMBO Free A nonprofit gallery in a former DUMBO industrial building that shows large-scale work by emerging and mid-career artists, free of charge. Its Art Ready program offers free art mentorship for NYC public school students. All ages Wed–Sun Indoor

[Williamsburgh Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/williamsburgh-library/): Williamsburg Free Brooklyn Public Library Williamsburgh Library is a neighborhood branch where Williamsburg children can sit and read, check out books and media on a free card, and join regularly scheduled kids programs. Current calendar offerings for kids include Storytime, Spanish Storytime, Kids Create and Friday Slimeday. A Spanish-language story time runs alongside the English sessions. All ages Mon–Sat Indoor

[Brooklyn Botanic Garden](https://littlegotham.com/activity/brooklyn-botanic-garden/): Prospect Heights Price on site A 52-acre garden with cherry trees, a Japanese garden and seasonal plantings. Young kids can explore the Discovery Garden and join drop-in family nature programs. All ages Tue–Sun Outdoor

[Greenpoint YMCA Swim Lessons](https://littlegotham.com/activity/greenpoint-ymca-swim-lessons/): Greenpoint Price on site YMCA of Greater New York The Greenpoint YMCA in Greenpoint runs YMCA swim lessons in its indoor pool, from parent-and-child water play for babies and toddlers to preschool classes for ages 3–5 and stroke-building levels for school-age kids and teens. Families can also use scheduled family swim times. All ages Indoor

[Lefferts Historic House](https://littlegotham.com/activity/lefferts-historic-house/): Prospect Park Price on site Prospect Park Alliance & Historic House Trust An 18th-century Flatbush farmhouse in Prospect Park with a working garden and hands-on exhibits. Kids try imaginative play and outdoor activities while learning about the Lenape and African Americans connected to the site. Ages 3–12 Sat, Sun

### Quick answers

How many places and programs for kids are there in Brooklyn?

LittleGotham lists 839 places and programs for kids in Brooklyn. The largest groups are 207 sports programs, 90 play spaces, 84 playgrounds.

Are there free things to do for kids in Brooklyn?

Yes. 234 of 839 are free to attend, including Bedford Library, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn Central Library.

What can kids do indoors in Brooklyn on a rainy day?

642 listings are indoors, such as Bedford Library, Brooklyn Central Library, Greenpoint Library and Environmental Education Center.

Which neighborhoods in Brooklyn have the most places and programs?

Park Slope (70), Williamsburg (53), Brooklyn Heights (35).

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