Looking for fun things to do nearby with the family this weekend? Let Macaroni Kid Brooklyn NW help you find your family fun! Here are seven fantastic things to do with your kids in Brooklyn over the long weekend... Click on pink links below for event details.
1. Honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
These events provide great opportunities to discuss race, civil rights, equality, activism, and service with your children.
- Friday, Jan. 14, 3-4pm
Kids Book Discussion: Martin Luther King Jr. and Civil Rights (Virtual) - Sat., Jan. 15 – Mon., Jan. 17, 10am-5pm
MLK Weekend events at Brooklyn Children's Museum - Sat. Jan 15, 12-1pm
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Featuring Freedom Fighters (Virtual) - Sat. Jan. 15, 1-1:45pm
Urban Stages and BK Library present "Gates of Equality" (Virtual) - Sat. Jan. 15, 2-3pm
NY Philharmonic Young People’s Concert "The Orchestra Will Not Be Televised" - Sat. Jan. 15, 2-5pm
MLK "If I Can Help Somebody" Community Day in Bed Stuy - Mon. Jan. 17, 10:30am-12:30pm
36th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at BAM - Mon. Jan. 17, 10:30-11:30am
MoMA Online Family Art Workshop: Art as Activism (Virtual) - Mon. Jan. 17, 12:30pm
The World Famous Harlem Gospel Choir: MLK Jr. Day Matinee at Sony Hall
2. Engage the kids with some quality virtual entertainment
You don't even need to leave home to experience quality entertainment...
- Thurs, Jan. 13 – Sat. Jan. 15, 10am-8pm
10th Annual Black Comic Book Festival - Friday, Jan. 14, 3-4pm
Kids Book Discussion: Martin Luther King Jr. and Civil Rights - Fri. Jan. 14 & Sat. Jan. 15, 10-10:30am
Flights of Fancy Storytime w/ the Nat'l Air & Space Museum - Fri. Jan. 14, 4-4:45pm
Hot Peas 'N Butter YouTube Video Premiere - Sat. Jan. 15 10-10:40am
Yoga for the Whole Family from House of Flow - Sat. Jan 15, 12-1pm
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Featuring Freedom Fighters - Sat. Jan. 15, 1-1:45pm
Urban Stages and BK Library present "Gates of Equality" - Mon. Jan. 17, 10:30-11:30am
MoMA Online Family Art Workshop: Art as Activism
3. Drop the kids off at a Drop Off PJ Party and enjoy some "grown up" time
Date night? Catch a movie? That restaurant you've been meaning to try? The options are endless!
- Fri. Jan. 14, 6-8:30pm
Drop Off Movie Night at PLAY Greenpoint - Sat. Jan. 15, 6-9pm
Drop-Off Pajama Party at CAMP Downtown Brooklyn
4. Ice skate Downtown at the just-opened Rink at Brooklyn Commons
Yet another great ice skating option within walking distance to many of us has reopened. Let's give this a whirl, shall we?
- Mon-Thurs 2-8pm; Fridays 2-9pm, Saturdays 10am-9pm, Sundays 10am-7pm
Ice Skating at Brooklyn Commons - More ice skating rink locations in Brooklyn here
5. Catch a live performance
Book some tickets, pack your masks, and enjoy some of the great talents NYC has to offer.
- Fri. Jan. 14 8pm, Sat. Jan 15 3pm/8pm, Sun. Jan 16 3pm
The Thunderbird American Indian Dancers at the Theater for the New City - Fri. Jan 14 7pm, Sat. Jan. 15 11am/3pm/7pm, Sun. Jan. 16 10:30am/2pm, Mon. Jan 17 12pm
Big Apple Circus at Lincoln Center - Fri. Jan. 14 7pm, Sat. Jan 15 11am/3pm/7pm, Sun. Jan 16 12pm/4pm
Rescue Rue at DR2 Theater in Union Square - Sat. Jan. 15, 2:30-3:30pm
Family Magic Show at Brooklyn Magic Shop - Sat. Jan. 15, 5:30-6:30pm
Night Magic Show (13+) at Brooklyn Magic Shop - Sat. Jan. 15, 2-3pm
NY Philharmonic Young People’s Concert "The Orchestra Will Not Be Televised" - Sat. Jan. 15, 10am/2pm/7pm, Sun. Jan 16 10am/2pm, Mon. Jan 17 2pm
Winnie the Pooh The Musical at Theatre Row - Sat. Jan 15 11am/2pm, Sun. Jan 16 12pm/3pm
The Gazillion Bubble Show at New World Stages - Sat. Jan 15 – Mon. Jan 17
Catch a matinée on Broadway - Sat. Jan. 15, 3-6pm
"Songs & Shenanigans": Irish music at Industry City - Sun. Jan. 16 3-6pm
Live bachata music at Industry City - Mon. Jan. 17, 12:30pm
The World Famous Harlem Gospel Choir: MLK Jr. Day Matinee at Sony Hall - More upcoming entertainment including next week's Disney On Ice shows at Barclays Center here
6. Get crafty
Keep little fingers occupied and crafty without the mess at home!
- Sat. Jan. 15, 12-4pm
Bead Kit Workshop at Saskia Industry City - Fri. Jan 14 4pm & Mon. Jan. 17, 11am
Twinkle Playspace: Craft Hour - Mon. Jan. 17, 3pm
Arctic Animal Magnets Activity at Recess DUMBO
7. Sign the kids up for a fun and enriching day camp on Monday
There are so many fun and enriching Brooklyn day camps which still have space for you to bring the kids over for a half or full day drop-in.
- Full round up of Brooklyn day camp options here
Find all these events and many more in Macaroni Kid Brooklyn NW’s events calendar. We keep it updated with family-friendly events so that you can spend less time looking for something to do and more quality time with your family!
Enjoy your weekend!
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