Things to do with kids in Greenpoint, Brooklyn

34 places and programs for kids in and around Greenpoint, Brooklyn (7 free): sports, art, play spaces. Includes Greenpoint Library and Environmental Education Center and Greenpoint YMCA Swim Lessons.

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Greenpoint

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Greenpoint Library and Environmental Education Center

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

Greenpoint

Price on site

Greenpoint YMCA Swim Lessons

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

Greenpoint

Price on site

Greenpoint YMCA

YMCA of Greater New York

A neighborhood Y branch where children can join youth sports, swim lessons, after-school and camp programs, and family-friendly events alongside a membership gym. Program offerings and times vary by season, so families check the branch schedule.

All ages Indoor

Greenpoint

Price on site

Greenpoint YMCA Youth Sports

YMCA of Greater New York

Neighborhood YMCA offering youth sports classes and leagues such as basketball, soccer and fitness, plus swim lessons and after-school programs. It serves North Brooklyn families.

Ages 3–17 Indoor

Greenpoint

Free

American Playground

NYC Parks

American Playground is a NYC Parks play area in Greenpoint, with climbing structures and play equipment scaled for kids. 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

Greenpoint

$134

The Little Dance School - Greenpoint

The Little Dance School

Little ones take short ballet and hip-hop classes built around play, starting with grown-up-and-me sessions for 18-month-olds. Children then graduate to independent classes sorted by age.

Ages 1–8 Mon, Sat, Sun Indoor

Greenpoint

$30

Ferox Ninja Park Greenpoint

Ferox Athletics

Ninja and trampoline gym where kids tackle obstacle courses, parkour and jumping zones during open play, after-school programs and classes. Kids under 5 need a parent.

Ages 3–17 Daily Indoor

Greenpoint

Free

Greenpoint Toys

A long-running neighborhood toy shop on Manhattan Avenue carrying name-brand toys, games and gifts for all ages. Staff help families find the right present and offer layaway.

Ages 0–14 Daily Indoor

Greenpoint

$59.50

SwimJim – Greenpoint (Green Street)

SwimJim

SwimJim runs year-round learn-to-swim lessons in a warm indoor pool, starting with parent-and-baby classes and progressing through levels to confident independent swimmers. Families enroll on a monthly basis in group or private lessons.

All ages Daily Indoor

Greenpoint

Price on site

Brooklyn Craft Company Kids Classes

Brooklyn Craft Company

A Greenpoint craft shop and workshop space where older kids can take hands-on sewing and craft classes, learning to use a machine and finish their own projects. The store also sells yarn and supplies for home crafting.

Ages 8–12 Daily Indoor

Greenpoint

Price on site

Champions Martial Arts Greenpoint

Champions Martial Arts

Taekwondo-based martial arts school with Little Tigers classes for preschoolers and separate kids and teen programs. Children build coordination, discipline and confidence, and the location offers after-school pickup, summer camp and a competition team.

Ages 3–17 Indoor

Greenpoint

$30

Greenpoint Academy of Music (GAMA)

Greenpoint Academy of Music

A Greenpoint music school that opened in 2025 offering guitar, drums, piano, vocals and bass, plus caregiver-and-me music mornings.

Ages 1–17 Mon, Wed Indoor

Greenpoint

Price on site

New York Society of Play

Kids join structured game sessions such as Dungeons & Dragons and other role-play and video-game-themed adventures that are used to build teamwork, problem-solving and reading skills. Workshops run in person and online, with summer programs and party options too.

All ages Indoor

Greenpoint

Price on site

Renzo Gracie Brooklyn (Fight Academy)

Renzo Gracie Brooklyn

A Greenpoint academy teaching Brazilian jiu-jitsu and muay thai, with kids training featured on its site. Young students can learn grappling and striking basics; contact the academy for kids class details.

All ages Mon–Sat Indoor

Greenpoint

$39

Space Club - Greenpoint

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

Greenpoint

Free

WORD Bookstore Greenpoint

WORD Bookstores

A cozy neighborhood bookstore where kids can dig through a curated children's shelf of picture books and middle-grade favorites. The shop also hosts community book events throughout the year.

Ages 0–12 Daily Indoor

Greenpoint

$40

Brooklyn Youth Ballet

A Greenpoint ballet school opened in 2023 with leveled classes from toddler movement at age 2 up to advanced ballet for 15-17 year olds. Kids can add musical theatre tap and creative movement, and the school offers after-school pickup.

Ages 2–17 Indoor

Greenpoint

Price on site

Building Beats

Building Beats teaches NYC youth DJing and digital music production, using beat-making as a way to build tech skills, confidence and leadership. Programs run after school and at community partner sites.

Ages 10–17 Indoor

Greenpoint

Price on site

CinemaKidz

Kids 5-15 write, shoot and edit their own short films and animations in camps, after-school classes and holiday programs. Programs run at several NYC locations, and the company also hosts film-themed birthday parties.

Ages 5–15 Indoor

Greenpoint

Price on site

FC Select

A Brooklyn youth soccer club offering recreational play, player development training and travel teams, including girls' teams. Kids train with coaches and compete in 7v7 and travel matches.

All ages Outdoor

Greenpoint

Free

Monsignor McGolrick Park Playground

NYC Parks

Monsignor McGolrick Park Playground gives Greenpoint families a free spot to play, with structures sized for young children. Ground-level activities and transfer platforms make much of the play area reachable for children with mobility needs. A spray shower makes it a go-to summer stop when children need to splash and cool down.

Ages 0–12 Outdoor

Greenpoint

Price on site

Ms. J's Gymnastics - Greenpoint

Ms. J's Gymnastics

The Greenpoint branch of Ms. J's teaches gymnastics basics to little ones and builds skills for older children. It also hosts camps and parent-free evening events for kids.

All ages Indoor

Greenpoint

Price on site

Ms. Miriam's Atelier

A tiny after-school art studio in a Greenpoint garden cottage where no more than five students a day learn drawing fundamentals, shading, perspective and painting.

Ages 6–17 Mon–Thu Indoor

Greenpoint

Price on site

NY Martial Arts Academy Brooklyn

NY Martial Arts Academy (NYMAA)

A Greenpoint martial arts school teaching Jeet Kune Do, the style developed by Bruce Lee, with dedicated children's classes. Young students work on self-defense, focus, discipline and fitness while building confidence.

All ages Indoor

All 34 listings

Greenpoint Library and Environmental Education Center · Greenpoint · Free
Greenpoint YMCA Swim Lessons · Greenpoint · See site
Greenpoint YMCA · Greenpoint · See site
Greenpoint YMCA Youth Sports · Greenpoint · See site
American Playground · Greenpoint · Free
The Little Dance School - Greenpoint · Greenpoint · $134
Ferox Ninja Park Greenpoint · Greenpoint · $30
Greenpoint Toys · Greenpoint · Free
SwimJim – Greenpoint (Green Street) · Greenpoint · $59.50
Brooklyn Craft Company Kids Classes · Greenpoint · See site
Champions Martial Arts Greenpoint · Greenpoint · See site
Greenpoint Academy of Music (GAMA) · Greenpoint · $30
New York Society of Play · Greenpoint · See site
Renzo Gracie Brooklyn (Fight Academy) · Greenpoint · See site
Space Club - Greenpoint · Greenpoint · $39
WORD Bookstore Greenpoint · Greenpoint · Free
Brooklyn Youth Ballet · Greenpoint · $40
Building Beats · Greenpoint · See site
CinemaKidz · Greenpoint · See site
FC Select · Greenpoint · See site
Monsignor McGolrick Park Playground · Greenpoint · Free
Ms. J's Gymnastics - Greenpoint · Greenpoint · See site
Ms. Miriam's Atelier · Greenpoint · See site
NY Martial Arts Academy Brooklyn · Greenpoint · See site
Williamsburg MMA · Greenpoint · See site
ART 101 - Greenpoint · Greenpoint · See site
ARTUDIO · Greenpoint · $25
Choplet Ceramic Studio - Greenpoint · Greenpoint · See site
Greenpoint Playground · Greenpoint · Free
Last Place on Earth · Greenpoint · See site
McCarren Play Center · Greenpoint · Free
The Dance Space NY · Greenpoint · $35
The Program NYC · Greenpoint · See site
Williamsburg Soccer Club · Greenpoint · See site

Quick answers

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

LittleGotham lists 34 places and programs for kids in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. The largest groups are 9 sports programs, 6 art classes, 5 play spaces.

Are there free things to do for kids in Greenpoint, Brooklyn?

Yes. 7 of 34 are free to attend, including Greenpoint Library and Environmental Education Center, American Playground, Greenpoint Toys.

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

29 listings are indoors, such as Greenpoint Library and Environmental Education Center, Greenpoint YMCA Swim Lessons, Greenpoint YMCA.