# Things to do with kids in Greenpoint, Brooklyn (34) > 34 places and programs for kids in and around Greenpoint, Brooklyn (7 free): sports, art, play spaces. Includes Greenpoint Library and Environmental… URL: https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-greenpoint/ [Home](https://littlegotham.com/) / [Brooklyn](https://littlegotham.com/borough/brooklyn/) / Greenpoint ## 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. [Filter & map these](https://littlegotham.com/explore/?boro=Brooklyn&nb=Greenpoint) 7 free 29 indoor ### By category Art 6 Dance 3 Gymnastics 1 Libraries 1 Music 2 Playgrounds 3 Play spaces 5 Sports 9 Stores 2 Swimming 2 ### Nearby neighborhoods [Williamsburg](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-williamsburg/) · [Stuyvesant Town](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-stuyvesant-town/) · [Long Island City](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-long-island-city/) · [East Williamsburg](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/brooklyn-east-williamsburg/) · [Kips Bay](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-kips-bay/) · [East Village](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-east-village/) · [Gramercy](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-gramercy/) · [Tudor City](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-tudor-city/) [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 [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 [Greenpoint YMCA](https://littlegotham.com/activity/greenpoint-ymca/): Greenpoint Price on site 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 YMCA Youth Sports](https://littlegotham.com/activity/greenpoint-ymca-youth-sports/): Greenpoint Price on site 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 [American Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/american-playground/): Greenpoint Free 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 [The Little Dance School - Greenpoint](https://littlegotham.com/activity/the-little-dance-school-greenpoint/): Greenpoint $134 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 [Ferox Ninja Park Greenpoint](https://littlegotham.com/activity/ferox-ninja-park-greenpoint/): Greenpoint $30 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 Toys](https://littlegotham.com/activity/greenpoint-toys/): Greenpoint Free 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 [SwimJim – Greenpoint (Green Street)](https://littlegotham.com/activity/swimjim-greenpoint-green-street/): Greenpoint $59.50 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 [Brooklyn Craft Company Kids Classes](https://littlegotham.com/activity/brooklyn-craft-company-kids-classes/): Greenpoint Price on site 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 [Champions Martial Arts Greenpoint](https://littlegotham.com/activity/champions-martial-arts-greenpoint/): Greenpoint Price on site 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 Academy of Music (GAMA)](https://littlegotham.com/activity/greenpoint-academy-of-music-gama/): Greenpoint $30 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 [New York Society of Play](https://littlegotham.com/activity/new-york-society-of-play/): Greenpoint Price on site 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 [Renzo Gracie Brooklyn (Fight Academy)](https://littlegotham.com/activity/renzo-gracie-brooklyn-fight-academy/): Greenpoint Price on site 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 [Space Club - Greenpoint](https://littlegotham.com/activity/space-club-greenpoint/): Greenpoint $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 [WORD Bookstore Greenpoint](https://littlegotham.com/activity/word-bookstore-greenpoint/): Greenpoint Free 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 [Brooklyn Youth Ballet](https://littlegotham.com/activity/brooklyn-youth-ballet/): Greenpoint $40 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 [Building Beats](https://littlegotham.com/activity/building-beats/): Greenpoint Price on site 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 [CinemaKidz](https://littlegotham.com/activity/cinemakidz/): Greenpoint Price on site 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 [FC Select](https://littlegotham.com/activity/fc-select/): Greenpoint Price on site 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 [Monsignor McGolrick Park Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/monsignor-mcgolrick-park-playground/): Greenpoint Free 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 [Ms. J s Gymnastics - Greenpoint](https://littlegotham.com/activity/ms-j-s-gymnastics-greenpoint/): Greenpoint Price on site 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 [Ms. Miriam s Atelier](https://littlegotham.com/activity/ms-miriam-s-atelier/): Greenpoint Price on site 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 [NY Martial Arts Academy Brooklyn](https://littlegotham.com/activity/ny-martial-arts-academy-brooklyn/): Greenpoint Price on site 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 ### 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. --- 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)