Staying local for Presidents' weekend/week? Brooklyn is delivering its marvelously eclectic mix of family fun as usual... From Black History Month celebrations to kids concerts, performances, and Carnivale/Mardi Gras celebrations, it's time to get this party started! Check out our full event calendar or skip to weekend event picks below.
We look far and wide for the best, most hard-to-find, and (often) free family-friendly events across Brooklyn and NYC. We hope our round up helps to make your weekend planning easier and filled with local fun! (Click on pink links below for event details. Events are subject to sell out, change, or cancellation; please confirm events before attending.)
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- 🎶 A Sing-Along Celebration of Black Musical Ideas & Interpretations at BKCM in Park Slope
Friday 4-4:45pm | $8 (sliding scale ticketing available) | For ages 2-6
. - 🎤 Family Karaoke at Iris Cafe in Brooklyn Heights
Friday 5-8pm | FREE entry
. - ☕️ Brooklyn Heights Community Friendly Fridge: Sip & See Community Event
Saturday 9am-5pm | FREE
. - 🇮🇹 Celebrate Carnevale at Allora in Park Slope and Speakitaly NYC in DUMBO
Saturday 10am-1pm and 4-5pm respectively | $45 & $35+ respectively | Ages 4+
. - ⚔️ 37th Annual New York Sword Dance Festival in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Saturday & Sunday 10am-4:30pm | FREE
. - 📚 Black History Month Celebration at Atlantic Terminal Mall w/ Brooklyn Book Bodega + Mélissa Smith + Pixie Pods "Lil Beatz" Hip-Hop Class
Saturday 12-2pm (12-1pm class) | FREE | Class for ages 3-8
. - 🧊 Governors Island Winter Ice Sculpture Show
Saturday 12-4pm | FREE
. - 🎨 Kid's Night Out at Brooklearn in Carroll Gardens (+ Open Play on Sunday 9am-12pm )
Saturday 5-8pm | $60 (sibling discount available) | For ages 2-6
. - 🖤 Black Future Festival at Brooklyn Children's Museum in Crown Heights
Sunday–Saturday 10am-5pm | $13 tickets (free for under 1) | For ages 0-5
. 🎵 *canceled* Kids Music Classes with Jazz Baby at Talea in Williamsburg
Sunday 10:30-11:15am | $30 | For ages 6mo-4y
.- 🥂 Puppets & Mimosas Show at The Wild in Greenpoint
Sunday 10:45-11:30am | $35 per child | For ages 3mo-5y
. - 🎸 Rock & Roll Playhouse Plays the Music of Aretha Franklin at Brooklyn Bowl
Sunday 12-1pm | $15, Kids under 1 are free | For ages 10 and under
. - 🪄 Family Magic Show at Brooklyn Magic Shop in Carroll Gardens
Sunday 12-1pm | $25 tickets | For ages 5+
. - 🔥 NYC Parks Kids Week: Gather Around the Campfire at Fort Greene Park
Monday 1-2pm | FREE | For ages 5-12
. - 🎵 Porch Stomp Lundi Gras Bluegrass Jam + King Cake at Strong Rope in Red Hook
Monday 3-6pm | FREE
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There's more in the calendar – check it out, and have a fun weekend! Need a camp for Presidents' Week? Click here.
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