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Top 20 Weekend Event Picks (Feb. 9-11)

20 things to do in and around Brooklyn with kids over the weekend

By Meredith Kurnov, Editor & Publisher of Macaroni Kid Brooklyn NW February 8, 2024

From Lunar New Year to Valentine's Day, there is much to celebrate and plentiful family events happening across the borough! Take a peek below for 20 weekend event highlights, and there are many more events listed in the calendar! Check out our Indoor Fun Guide for more outing ideas. Click on pink links below for full event details. Events are subject to sell out, change, or cancellation; please confirm events before attending.
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  1.  🎉 Friday dropoff parties at Paper Playground in Park Slope, PLAY Greenpoint, and The Tiny Scientist in South Slope
    Friday 6-8pm, 6-8:30pm, and 6:30-8:30pm respectively | $70, $42, $40 | For ages 5-9, 4-8, 4-10
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  2. 👩‍🍳 Kids Cooking Class + Adult Wine & Cheese Pairing at Iris Cafe in Brooklyn Heights
    Friday 6:30pm | $60
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  3. 📽️ Movie Night: The Wiz at Brooklyn Conservatory of Music in Park Slope
    Friday 6:30-8:30pm | $15
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  4. ❤️ Valentine Chocolate Heart Box Workshop & Breakfast at The Craft Studio in Boerum Hill
    Saturday 10am | $62.50
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  5. 🎉 Carnevale Party at Allora Cultural Center in Gowanus
    Saturday 10am-11:30am | $45 (one child and one adult) | For ages 0-12
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  6. 🐉 Celebrate Lunar New Year: CityPoint in Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn Children's Museum Celebration in Crown Heights, Parade in Bensonhurst, Parade in Sunset Park
    Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 10am-5pm, 10am, 11am-2:30pm |  $14 admission / FREE | More: Lunar New Year Guide
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  7. 📚 Author Story Times: Cupig: The Valentine's Day Pig at Barnes & Noble in Cobble Hill, Malaika, Carnival Queen at Greenlight Bookstore in Fort Greene, and Laolao's Dumplings at Books Are Magic in Brooklyn Heights
    Saturday 11am | FREE
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  8. 🎶 Family Concert: Michael & The Rockness Monsters at Jalopy Theatre in Red Hook
    Saturday 11am-12pm | $10 adults, $5 kids (plus fees) | For ages 0-10
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  9. 🔥Outdoor Skills: Advanced Firemaking at Sunset Park Playground in Sunset Park
    Saturday 11am-12pm | FREE | For ages 8+
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  10. 🍻 DADURDAYS: kids crafts and beer at Wild East Brewing Co in Gowanus
    Saturday 11-12:30pm | FREE entry
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  11. 🎵 Babywearing Dance Fitness Class at Adams Street Library in DUMBO
    Saturday 11:15-12:15pm | FREE | For ages 0-3
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  12. 🌱 The Heights Players presents Jack and the Beanstalk in Brooklyn Heights
    Saturday 12-1pm | $10 | For ages 2-10
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  13. 🖼️ Artland Installation Kids Workshop: World Building at Brooklyn Musuem
    Saturday 1-3pm | Free with Museum admission
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  14. 🎥 90-Second Newbery Film Festival screening at Central Library at Grand Army Plaza
    Saturday 1-2:30pm | FREE | Ages 5+
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  15. ❤️ Think, Talk, Create Dropoff Valentine Party for Kids at Industry City in Sunset Park
    Saturday 3-5pm | $50 + service fee | For ages 4-10
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  16. 🎵 Wake Up and Dance with Suzi Shelton at ShapeShifter Lab in Park Slope
    Sunday 9:30-11:30am | $15 per person (ages 2 and up) | $45 family pack of 4 | For ages 0-8
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  17. 🎵 Love, NYC show with Mozart for Munchkins at The Old Stone House in Park Slope
    Sunday 11-11;45am | Adult: $37 | Kids under 13 are free!

  18. ❤️ Valentine’s Day Dropoff Event w/ The Sweets Boutique at Bond Craft Studio in Gowanus
    Sunday 11am-12pm | $50 | For ages 4+
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  19. 🎵 Rolie Polie Guacamole at Young Ethel's in Park Slope
    Sunday 3-5pm | Family of 4 $40 in advance, $15pp at door 
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  20. 🎸 Rock & Roll Playhouse plays the music of Rihanna at Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg
    Sunday 12pm (doors 11am) | $16-$17 all ages | For ages 0-10
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There's more in the calendar – check it out, and have a great weekend! 




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