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Top 20 Weekend Event Picks (June 14-16)

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

By Meredith Kurnov, Editor & Publisher of Macaroni Kid Brooklyn NW June 13, 2024

After a chance of storms Friday night, it's going to be a beautiful summery weekend in Brooklyn as we slide into Father's Day! Take a peek below for 20 weekend event highlights in and around Brooklyn, and there are many more events listed in the calendar! Check out our Indoor Fun Guide and Sprinkler 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. 🎒 Luna Park Thunderbolt Ride 10th Anniversary Celebration + Fireworks in Coney Island
    Friday 11am-12am open hours, 9:15pm fireworks (check IG for weather-related changes) | FREE
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  2. πŸŽ₯ Drop Off Nights at PLAY Greenpoint and CREA at Industry City
    Friday 6-8:30pm, Friday/Saturday 6-9pm | $42, $75 | For ages 4-8, 3+
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  3. 🎻 New York Philharmonic Concert in the Park + Fireworks at Prospect Park
    Friday 8-10pm (check IG for weather-related changes) | FREE 
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  4. πŸ’™ Celebrate Father's Day at The Craft Studio in Boerum Hill, Barnes & Noble in Cobble Hill,  Lefferts Historic House in Prospect Park, Brooklyn Paints in Bed-Stuy, Marcy Ave Plaza in Bed-Stuy, Allora in Park Slope, Industry City in Sunset Park, Kick Axe in Gowanus, Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg, Jane's Carousel in DUMBO, Dave & Busters in Downtown Brooklyn
    Saturday & Sunday, times vary | See Father's Day Guide for details + more Dad-centric celebrations
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  5. πŸ–€ Celebrate Juneteenth at CityPoint in Downtown Brooklyn, Weeksville Heritage Center in Crown Heights, The Wyckoff House Museum in Canarsie, Brooklyn Museum in Prospect Heights, Green-Wood Cemetery in South Slope, The Plaza at 300 Ashland in Fort Greene
    Saturday & Sunday, times vary | See Juneteenth Events Guide for details + more Juneteenth celebrations
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  6. πŸͺ΄ Community Garden Fun: Kids Garden Workshop at McCarren Demo Garden in Williamsburg and Poplar Street Community Garden Party in Brooklyn Heights
    Saturday 10:30-11:30am, 12-3pm | FREE
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  7. πŸͺ„ Magic Potions & Spells Class at Brooklyn Magic Shop in Carroll Gardens
    Saturday 11am-12pm | $45 | For ages 6-13
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  8. πŸŽͺ Unity in the Community Festival in Bed-Stuy
    Saturday 11am-2pm | FREE entry
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  9. πŸ“š Free Books from the Brooklyn Book Bodega in the Brooklyn Navy Yard
    Saturday 11am-2pm | FREE | For ages 10+
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  10. 🏳️‍🌈 3rd Annual Brooklyn Youth Pride in Park Slope
    Saturday 12pm | FREE | See Pride Guide for more BK Pride events
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  11. ⛴️ Visit Governor's Island for Porch Stomp on Governors Island, Climate Cafe at the Climate Imaginarium, and Open hours at play:groundNYC's The Yard
    Saturday 11am-6pm, Saturday 1-3pm, Saturday/Sunday 12-4pm | FREE/Suggested donation
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  12. 🎭 Nature Puppet Show at Fort Greene Park
    Saturday 1-2pm | FREE
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  13. πŸ“š Portside Books Ahoy on the Mary A. Whalen at Pier 11 in Red Hook
    Saturday 1-4pm | FREE
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  14. 🎨 Community Day at Powerhouse Arts in Gowanus
    Saturday 1-5pm | FREE
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  15. πŸ’¦ Sprinkler Saturday with Saturday Morning Fever on Vanderbilt Ave. in Prospect Heights
    Saturday 2-5pm | FREE
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  16. 🀹 Circus Amok at McGolrick Park in Greenpoint
    Saturday 4pm | FREE
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  17. 🎢 Free Sing Along with Lavender Blues at German School Brooklyn in Crown Heights
    Sunday 10am | FREE | For ages 2-6
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  18. β˜€οΈ Seventh Heaven Street Fair and Japan Fes on 7th Avenue in Park Slope
    Sunday 10am-6pm | FREE admission
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  19. πŸŽ‰ 23rd Annual Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas Street Festival on Eldridge St. in LES
    Sunday 12-4pm | FREE admission
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  20. πŸͺ© Summer Family Disco at Bogart House in E. Williamsburg
    Sunday 3-6pm | $25-35 – use code Macaroni20 for 20% off!

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There's more in the calendar – check it out, and have a great weekend! 







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