# Things to do with kids in DUMBO, Brooklyn (24) > 24 places and programs for kids in and around DUMBO, Brooklyn (4 free): sports, play spaces, art. Includes Adams Street Library and Smack Mellon. URL: https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-dumbo/ [Home](https://littlegotham.com/) / [Brooklyn](https://littlegotham.com/borough/brooklyn/) / DUMBO ## Things to do with kids in DUMBO, Brooklyn 24 places and programs for kids in and around DUMBO, Brooklyn (4 free): sports, play spaces, art. Includes Adams Street Library and Smack Mellon. [Filter & map these](https://littlegotham.com/explore/?boro=Brooklyn&nb=DUMBO) 4 free 23 indoor ### By category Art 3 Dance 3 Galleries 1 Gymnastics 2 Language 1 Libraries 1 Music 2 Play spaces 5 Sports 5 Stores 1 ### Nearby neighborhoods [Vinegar Hill](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-vinegar-hill/) · [Brooklyn Heights](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-brooklyn-heights/) · [Two Bridges](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-two-bridges/) · [Downtown Brooklyn](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-downtown-brooklyn/) · [South Street Seaport](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-south-street-seaport/) · [Chinatown](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-chinatown/) · [Fort Greene](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-fort-greene/) [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 [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 [Jane s Carousel](https://littlegotham.com/activity/jane-s-carousel/): DUMBO Price on site Jane s Carousel (non-profit) A restored 1922 wooden carousel housed in a glass pavilion on the DUMBO waterfront. Kids ride hand-carved horses with the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline as a backdrop. Ages 0–12 Indoor [Roebling Rink at Brooklyn Bridge Park](https://littlegotham.com/activity/roebling-rink-at-brooklyn-bridge-park/): DUMBO $16 Brooklyn Bridge Park Seasonal outdoor skating rink on Emily Warren Roebling Plaza in Brooklyn Bridge Park with two-hour sessions and skate aids for new skaters. A limited number of free tickets go to NYC residents. Ages 3–17 Outdoor [Area 53 DUMBO Laser Tag & Mini Bowling](https://littlegotham.com/activity/area-53-dumbo-laser-tag-mini-bowling/): DUMBO $39.99 Area 53 Laser tag in an industrial basement arena with several game modes, plus themed mini-bowling lanes and arcade games. A fun group outing for school-age kids and families. Ages 6–17 Daily Indoor [Creatively Wild Art Studio](https://littlegotham.com/activity/creatively-wild-art-studio/): DUMBO Price on site A Dumbo art studio offering toddler, kids and teen classes where students paint, draw and build projects over a semester, with single-class drop-ins available. It also hosts art camps and birthday parties. Ages 2–17 Daily Indoor [Gleason s Gym Youth Boxing](https://littlegotham.com/activity/gleason-s-gym-youth-boxing/): DUMBO Price on site Gleason s Gym Gleason s, the historic DUMBO boxing gym, offers youth programming including Pee Wee Boxing for young children and a Kids Cre8 program. It also runs non-contact boxing for neurodiverse participants. All ages Daily Indoor [Loop of the Loom - DUMBO](https://littlegotham.com/activity/loop-of-the-loom-dumbo/): DUMBO Price on site Loop of the Loom The Brooklyn studio of Loop of the Loom, where kids weave on floor looms in a free-form style, making textiles in whatever colors they choose. Kids club sessions and workshops run through the year. Ages 5–14 Tue–Sun Indoor [Ferox Ninja Playground DUMBO](https://littlegotham.com/activity/ferox-ninja-playground-dumbo/): DUMBO $20 Ferox Athletics Kid-sized ninja playground with obstacle courses, trampolines and a parkour zone for ages 2–12\. Open play runs afternoons on weekdays and all day on weekends. Ages 2–12 Daily Indoor [Space Club - DUMBO](https://littlegotham.com/activity/space-club-dumbo/): DUMBO $39 Space Club A family club with multi-level jungle gyms, ball pits, trampolines and creative studios, plus free member classes and a monthly movie night. Ages 0–8 Daily Indoor [Ballerina (Inna Yureneva) DUMBO](https://littlegotham.com/activity/ballerina-inna-yureneva-dumbo/): DUMBO Kids $35 Ballerina A small DUMBO ballet studio offering pre-ballet and ballet group classes for kids 3-7 along with private lessons for all ages. Children learn ballet basics, posture and musicality in a Jay Street studio. Ages 3–7 Indoor [Beat The Bomb Brooklyn](https://littlegotham.com/activity/beat-the-bomb-brooklyn/): DUMBO $34.95 Beat The Bomb Small teams race through a series of puzzle and action challenges before ending in a room where they must disarm a bomb or get blasted with paint, foam or slime. There is also a longer arcade-style battle game for bigger groups, making it a popular pick for older kids parties. Ages 6–17 Indoor [Brooklyn Basement Dance Company](https://littlegotham.com/activity/brooklyn-basement-dance-company/): DUMBO $30 A DUMBO studio with ballet, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary and lyrical classes for tots through teens. Toddlers get short introductory classes while older kids train in technique and choreography. Ages 2–17 Indoor [Brooklyn Bridge Fencing Club](https://littlegotham.com/activity/brooklyn-bridge-fencing-club/): DUMBO $49 DUMBO fencing club where kids as young as 4 can try a one-on-one intro lesson, then join group classes held six days a week. All gear is provided and students can progress to competitive fencing. Ages 4–17 Indoor [NY Kids Club DUMBO](https://littlegotham.com/activity/ny-kids-club-dumbo/): DUMBO Price on site NY Preschool & Kids Club Gymnastics-centered enrichment classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers built around developmental milestones. Kids graduate from gym babies and tots into leveled gymnastics classes. Ages 0–6 Indoor [Ramblin Dan s Freewheelin Band Music Classes](https://littlegotham.com/activity/ramblin-dan-s-freewheelin-band-music-classes/): DUMBO $42.50 Ramblin Dan High-energy guitar-led music classes for babies and toddlers, split by age, with shakers and other instruments for little hands. Ages 0–3 Tue, Wed Indoor [Speakitaly NYC Children s Italian (DUMBO)](https://littlegotham.com/activity/speakitaly-nyc-children-s-italian-dumbo/): DUMBO Price on site Speakitaly NYC This Brooklyn branch teaches children Italian through playful lessons, role plays and small-group work so kids pick up the language naturally. Families can add Italian cooking classes and seasonal camps. Ages 2–16 Indoor [Story Time at Fontainhas](https://littlegotham.com/activity/story-time-at-fontainhas/): DUMBO Free Fontainhas A free weekly story time and sing-along for babies and preschoolers at an all-day Indian cafe in DUMBO, with drinks and snacks available for caregivers. Ages 0–4 Thu Indoor [The Little Gym of DUMBO](https://littlegotham.com/activity/the-little-gym-of-dumbo/): DUMBO Price on site The Little Gym Structured, play-based gymnastics classes where babies and parents bond through movement and older kids build strength and skills on bars, beams and mats. The program progresses by age from parent-and-child through grade-school gymnastics. Ages 0–12 Indoor [Tutu School DUMBO](https://littlegotham.com/activity/tutu-school-dumbo/): DUMBO Price on site Tutu School The DUMBO Tutu School offers gentle introductory ballet for little ones from 6 months to 8 years. Classes incorporate music and imaginative play. Ages 0–8 Indoor [Two Kids and a Dog (DUMBO)](https://littlegotham.com/activity/two-kids-and-a-dog-dumbo/): DUMBO Free Two Kids and a Dog A DUMBO children s store with toys, games, arts and crafts, bath toys and scooters alongside kids clothing and shoes. It s aimed at kids up to about age 12 and is popular for birthday gifts. Ages 0–12 Indoor [Art Workshop Experience (AWE)](https://littlegotham.com/activity/art-workshop-experience-awe/): DUMBO $68 Art Workshop Experience A DUMBO studio focused on middle and high schoolers building portfolios for art high schools and colleges, with after-school classes and summer programs. Ages 10–17 Indoor [KOKO Music DUMBO](https://littlegotham.com/activity/koko-music-dumbo/): DUMBO Price on site KOKO Music A DUMBO music school where preschoolers learn solfege-based music basics and older kids take private or semi-private piano, guitar and voice lessons. Students perform twice a year at professional venues. Ages 3–17 Indoor [Warriors Nation MMA Kids Program](https://littlegotham.com/activity/warriors-nation-mma-kids-program/): DUMBO Price on site Warriors Nation MMA A DUMBO martial arts gym with a kids program based on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA fundamentals. Children practice grappling and self-defense moves while working on discipline and confidence. All ages Indoor ### Quick answers How many places and programs for kids are there in DUMBO, Brooklyn? LittleGotham lists 24 places and programs for kids in DUMBO, Brooklyn. The largest groups are 5 sports programs, 5 play spaces, 3 art classes. Are there free things to do for kids in DUMBO, Brooklyn? Yes. 4 of 24 are free to attend, including Adams Street Library, Smack Mellon, Story Time at Fontainhas. What can kids do indoors in DUMBO, Brooklyn on a rainy day? 23 listings are indoors, such as Adams Street Library, Smack Mellon, Jane's Carousel. --- LittleGotham: things to do with kids in New York City. 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