# Things to do with kids in Fort Greene, Brooklyn (27) > 27 places and programs for kids in and around Fort Greene, Brooklyn (11 free): sports, playgrounds, theater. Includes Commodore Barry Park Playground and… URL: https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-fort-greene/ [Home](https://littlegotham.com/) / [Brooklyn](https://littlegotham.com/borough/brooklyn/) / Fort Greene ## Things to do with kids in Fort Greene, Brooklyn 27 places and programs for kids in and around Fort Greene, Brooklyn (11 free): sports, playgrounds, theater. Includes Commodore Barry Park Playground and BRIC House. [Filter & map these](https://littlegotham.com/explore/?boro=Brooklyn&nb=Fort+Greene) 11 free 19 indoor ### By category Art 1 Dance 1 Gymnastics 1 Libraries 1 Museums 2 Music 2 Nature 1 Playgrounds 4 Play spaces 2 Sports 6 Stores 1 Swimming 2 Theater 3 ### Nearby neighborhoods [Downtown Brooklyn](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-downtown-brooklyn/) · [Boerum Hill](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-boerum-hill/) · [Clinton Hill](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-clinton-hill/) · [Vinegar Hill](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-vinegar-hill/) · [Cobble Hill](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-cobble-hill/) · [Brooklyn Heights](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-brooklyn-heights/) · [Prospect Heights](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-prospect-heights/) [Commodore Barry Park Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/commodore-barry-park-playground/): Fort Greene Free NYC Parks Set in Fort Greene, Commodore Barry Park Playground is a neighborhood spot where children climb, explore and play with friends. Transfer platforms and ground-level play pieces give kids with limited mobility ways to get onto and around the equipment. On hot summer days the spray showers switch on, and kids run through the water to cool off. Ages 0–12 Outdoor [Moy Yee Kung Fu - Shaolin Kids](https://littlegotham.com/activity/moy-yee-kung-fu-shaolin-kids/): Fort Greene Price on site Moy Yee San Jong (Grandmaster Henry Moy Yee) A traditional Chinese martial arts school near the Brooklyn Navy Yard that runs a Saturday Shaolin class open to kids 8 and older. Young students practice Shaolin kung fu fundamentals alongside the school s broader Wing Chun, Tai Chi and weapons curriculum. Ages 8+ Sat Indoor [UrbanGlass](https://littlegotham.com/activity/urbanglass/): Fort Greene Price on site A Fort Greene glass art center with a free gallery and store, plus youth glass classes by semester for middle and high schoolers. Week-long summer camps cover glassblowing, bead-making and stained glass, with sliding-scale pricing. Ages 12–17 Tue–Sun Indoor [BRIC House](https://littlegotham.com/activity/bric-house/): Fort Greene Free BRIC Downtown Brooklyn s arts and media hub with a large free contemporary art gallery, public-access TV studios and a drop-in community space called the Stoop. BRIC also hosts family days and runs the Celebrate Brooklyn! festival in Prospect Park. All ages Wed–Sun Indoor [Greenlight Bookstore](https://littlegotham.com/activity/greenlight-bookstore/): Fort Greene Free A neighborhood independent bookstore with a well-stocked kids section where families browse picture books and chapter books together. The store runs children s events and story times under its Kids at Greenlight program. Ages 0–12 Daily Indoor [Hoops Academy LAB - Fort Greene](https://littlegotham.com/activity/hoops-academy-lab-fort-greene/): Fort Greene $575 New York Hoops Academy A youth basketball hub where kids 5 to 14 join a practice-and-play development league, after-school programs, clinics and summer day camps. Options also include parent-and-kid classes, girls basketball, 3-on-3 leagues and strength training. Ages 5–14 Indoor [MoCADA (Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts)](https://littlegotham.com/activity/mocada-museum-of-contemporary-african-diasporan-arts/): Fort Greene Price on site MoCADA A Fort Greene museum focused on art and social justice through the lens of Africa and its diaspora. Youth education programs and community events introduce kids to contemporary artists. Ages 5–17 Wed–Sun Indoor [Space Club - Fort Greene](https://littlegotham.com/activity/space-club-fort-greene/): Fort Greene $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 [Tam Tam Music Together – Fort Greene](https://littlegotham.com/activity/tam-tam-music-together-fort-greene/): Fort Greene $451 Tam Tam: Music Together in Brooklyn At South Oxford Space, Fort Greene families gather for a weekly circle of songs, bounces and instrument play for kids from birth to five. Babies-only sessions give infants a calmer introduction to music. Ages 0–5 Indoor [Brooklyn Music School](https://littlegotham.com/activity/brooklyn-music-school/): Fort Greene Price on site A century-old Fort Greene nonprofit where children take private lessons in piano, guitar, voice, violin, brass and drums, plus early-childhood music and youth musical theater. An after-school arts program serves ages 5 to 11\. All ages Indoor [Brooklyn Music School On Stage Theatre & Musical Theatre](https://littlegotham.com/activity/brooklyn-music-school-on-stage-theatre-musical-theatre/): Fort Greene Price on site Brooklyn Music School A Fort Greene community music school with an On Stage youth program in theatre and musical theatre, where kids sing, act and perform. It sits in the BAM Cultural District, and the school also teaches instruments and voice. Ages 5–17 Indoor [Gymstars Brooklyn - Fort Greene](https://littlegotham.com/activity/gymstars-brooklyn-fort-greene/): Fort Greene Price on site Gymstars Brooklyn Kids tumble, balance and swing through playful gymnastics classes that also mix in circus skills, parkour and dance. Classes are grouped by age from preschoolers to young teens, and some sites offer school pickup. Ages 2–15 Indoor [Irondale Center Youth Programs](https://littlegotham.com/activity/irondale-center-youth-programs/): Fort Greene Price on site Irondale Ensemble Project One of the country s longest-running ensemble theaters, based in a converted church hall in Fort Greene, runs youth programs including The Theatre of Empathy, which uses improv and theater games to build communication skills. It also offers a free booklet of improv games families can play at home. Ages 8–17 Indoor [Love Child Yoga – Fort Greene](https://littlegotham.com/activity/love-child-yoga-fort-greene/): Fort Greene Price on site Love Child Yoga Boutique studio for expecting and new parents. Its small Baby & Me class works gentle postpartum movement around babies from about six weeks old until they start crawling, alongside prenatal and postnatal yoga. Ages 0–1 Indoor [Mark Morris Dance Center School](https://littlegotham.com/activity/mark-morris-dance-center-school/): Fort Greene $25 Mark Morris Dance Group A major dance center across from BAM where kids take ballet, modern, tap, jazz, hip-hop and West African dance. Early childhood classes introduce music and movement to the youngest dancers, with tiered pricing to keep classes accessible. All ages Indoor [New York Hoops Academy](https://littlegotham.com/activity/new-york-hoops-academy/): Fort Greene Price on site Basketball skills program with classes in Fort Greene, Williamsburg and Brighton Beach, teaching ball handling, shooting and team play by age group. Ages 4–17 Indoor [South Oxford Park](https://littlegotham.com/activity/south-oxford-park/): Fort Greene Free NYC Parks A small Fort Greene park on South Oxford Street that combines a children s playground with public tennis courts. Kids can climb and play while older siblings rally on the courts. All ages Outdoor [BAMkids at Brooklyn Academy of Music](https://littlegotham.com/activity/bamkids-at-brooklyn-academy-of-music/): Fort Greene Price on site Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) BAM s family program brings circus, theater and film to kids at its Fort Greene campus, including the BAMkids Film Festival of international shorts sorted by age. Seasonal events include the BAMboo! Halloween party with carnival games and crafts, and a holiday circus with multi-abled performers in December 2026\. Ages 2–12 Indoor [Brooklyn United Academy](https://littlegotham.com/activity/brooklyn-united-academy/): Fort Greene Price on site Competitive youth soccer academy training at LIU Brooklyn, Brooklyn College, Pier 5 and Socceroof, aimed at committed players. Ages 7–16 Outdoor [Commodore Barry Pool](https://littlegotham.com/activity/commodore-barry-pool/): Fort Greene Closed for the season NYC Parks Commodore Barry Park in Fort Greene has a mid-size outdoor pool plus a separate wading pool for toddlers. Kids can splash and swim for free during the summer season, and NYC Parks often runs free Learn to Swim sessions at outdoor pools. Bring a padlock and swimwear. All ages Outdoor [Cuyler Gore Park Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/cuyler-gore-park-playground/): Fort Greene Free NYC Parks Kids head to Cuyler Gore Park Playground at Carlton Ave, Fulton St and Greene Ave to climb, explore and run around on equipment built for children. Ground-level activities and transfer platforms make much of the play area reachable for children with mobility needs. Summer brings the spray showers, so pack a towel and a change of clothes. Ages 0–12 Outdoor [Fort Greene Falcons Soccer Club](https://littlegotham.com/activity/fort-greene-falcons-soccer-club/): Fort Greene $375 Neighborhood club for young children in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill with fun, skill-based soccer classes. Ages 2–9 Outdoor [Fort Greene Park Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/fort-greene-park-playground/): Fort Greene Free NYC Parks Fort Greene Park Playground offers a dedicated children s area in Fort Greene, where kids can climb and play on structures made for them. Ramps lead up onto the play equipment and there are swings designed for children with disabilities, so more kids can join in. In warm weather the spray showers turn a playground visit into an easy water-play outing. Ages 0–12 Outdoor [Ingersoll Community Center](https://littlegotham.com/activity/ingersoll-community-center/): Fort Greene Free University Settlement (DYCD Cornerstone) University Settlement runs a Cornerstone program at this housing-development community center, giving local children a free, supervised place for games, academic support, and creative projects after school and in summer. Ages 5–17 Indoor ### Quick answers How many places and programs for kids are there in Fort Greene, Brooklyn? LittleGotham lists 27 places and programs for kids in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. The largest groups are 6 sports programs, 4 playgrounds, 3 theater programs. Are there free things to do for kids in Fort Greene, Brooklyn? Yes. 11 of 27 are free to attend, including Commodore Barry Park Playground, BRIC House, Commodore Barry Pool. What can kids do indoors in Fort Greene, Brooklyn on a rainy day? 19 listings are indoors, such as BRIC House, Hoops Academy LAB - Fort Greene, MoCADA (Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts). --- LittleGotham: things to do with kids in New York City. [Home](https://littlegotham.com/) · [Search](https://littlegotham.com/explore/) · [llms.txt](https://littlegotham.com/llms.txt) · [Sitemap](https://littlegotham.com/sitemap.xml) · [Open data (JSON)](https://littlegotham.com/data/activities.json)