Brooklyn Back-to-School Guide + School Calendar Printable

The countdown has begun for Brooklyn families with the first day of school just around the corner on Thursday, September 5th! From school calendar to back-to-school events and shopping recs, we have you covered with the ultimate guide to kickstart the school year!

The 2024 Back to School Guide is brought to you by Peanut & Honey, your one-stop destination for all things children, from the tiniest newborns to adventurous 12-year-olds in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. They offer a carefully curated selection of clothing, accessories, backpacks, shoes, toys, and crafts, ensuring your child is always stylish, comfortable, and ready for play. Peanut and Honey has everything your little one needs, making shopping for your child a delightful experience every time. Check out their site for easy-to-navigate shopping and fast shipping.
Visit them in-person at their location at 497 Driggs Avenue M-W 11am-6pm, Th 11am-8pm, Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 10am-7pm. Follow them on Facebook or Instagram.

NYC Public School Calendar – Click here for a fridge-ready printable

Back-to-School Events and Supply Giveaways in Brooklyn

Friday, August 23
- Back-to-School Carnival at Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School
- Back To School at Twinkle Playspace in Williamsburg (ages 0-6)
Saturday, August 24
Sunday, August 25
- RiseBoro NYC Back to School Supply Giveaway at Irving Square Park in Bushwick
- Back to School Backpack & School Supplies Giveaway at Greene Acres Community Garden in Bed-Stuy
Monday, August 26
- Back-to-School Supplies Distribution at Sheepshead Bay Library
- Back to School Courtyard Jamboree at PS 152 Courtyard in Flatbush
Tuesday, August 27
- Back to School Backpack Giveaway at Plaza Used Cars in Midwood
Wednesday, August 28
- Back to School Backpack Giveaway at Gerritsen Beach Library
- Teen DIY: Back-to-School Tote Bags at Macon Library in Bed-Stuy (ages 13-18)
Thursday, August 29
- Brooklyn DA's Youth Summerfest 2024 at Luna Park in Coney Island
Friday, August 30
- 78th Precinct presents: Back to School Supply Giveaway in Boerum Hill
Tuesday, September 3
- Brooklyn Blends GiveBack on 5th Avenue in Park Slope
- Back to School Supply Giveaway at Crossroads Christian Church in Bay Ridge
Friday, September 6
- Back to School Resource Fair at Sunset Park Library
- Back to School Sound Bath at Sparsa Greenpoint (ages 0-6)
Saturday, September 7
- BRIC Family Day: Back to School! at BRIC House Gallery in Fort Greene
Tuesday, September 10
- Back to School Bash at New Lots Library in East New York
Thursday, September 12
- Back to School Fair at Kings Highway Library in Madison
Friday, September 13
- Twinkle's Back To School at Twinkle Playspace in Williamsburg (ages 6 & under)
September 14
- New York Bike Jumble: Fall 2024 at The Old Stone House in Park Slope
- Back-to-School Block Party at Bedford Library in Bed-Stuy (ages 4+)
September 15
- Back-to-School Party on Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights (ages 0-12)

Know of a community back-to-school event in Brooklyn we're missing? Click here to add it to our Macaroni KID calendar

Back-to-School Haircuts in Brooklyn

Looking for a great spot for a back-to-school haircut? Here are a few local salons and barbers the kids will love for a pre-school refresh!

Sit Still Kids – 574 Manhattan Ave, Greenpoint
Edamama Cute Cuts & More – 568 Union Ave, Williamsburg
Rockin' Locks Salon for Kids – 329 Grand St, Williamsburg
Barber on Pearl – 57a Pearl St, DUMBO
Capulet's Salon & Spa – 141 Montague St, Brooklyn Heights
Clinton Street Barber Shop – 104 Clinton St, Brooklyn Heights
Pinkyz Place – 152 Atlantic Ave, Cobble Hill
Les Enfants Terribles – 85 Bergen St, Cobble Hill and 167 5th Ave, Park Slope
Miss GiGi Kids Haircuts – 256 3rd Ave, Gowanus
Rapunzel Rapunzel – 158 5th Ave, Park Slope

Know of a kids' salon or back-to-school haircut special in Brooklyn? Email mackidbrooklynnw@macaronikid.com with the details and we'll get it added!

Back-to-School Shopping in Brooklyn

There are the big box stores, of course, but you can also support locally-owned businesses when doing your back-to-school shopping! Here are some of our favorite places for shopping for clothes, supplies, and backpacks in Brooklyn that are locally owned:

Clothes and backpacks:

Parachute Brooklyn – 151 Norman Ave, Greenpoint
Peanut & Honey – 497 Driggs Avenue, Williamsburg
Smoochie Baby – 110 Berry Street, Williamsburg
Mini Jake – 178 N 9th St, Williamsburg
Lulu Kids Clothing – 520 Park Ave, Bed-Stuy
Two Kids and A Dog 65 Pearl St, Dumbo
Gumbo Brooklyn – 495 Atlantic Avenue, Boerum Hill
Picnic Brooklyn – 179 Court Street, Cobble Hill
Disco – 289 Court Street, Cobble Hill (tweens)
Pinkyz Place – 152 Atlantic Ave, Cobble Hill
Runnin' Wild Kids – 349 Court Street, Carroll Gardens
Owl Tree Kids – 376 Court Street, Carroll Gardens
Børn / B'tween (tweens), 279 3rd Avenue, Gowanus

School and Craft Supplies:

Yours Truly, Brooklyn – 680 Fulton Street, Fort Greene
Pizzazzz Toys – 281 Court St, Cobble Hill
KC Arts – 252 Court St, Cobble Hill
Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store – 232 5th Ave, Park Slope
Artist & Crafstman Supply – 307 2nd St, Park Slope
Gramco School & Craft Supplies –126 31st St, Sunset Park
NY Art Station – 1303 Avenue U, Midwood

Have a favorite locally owned spot for back-to-school shopping you don't see listed here? Email mackidbrooklynnw@macaronikid.com, and we'll get it added!

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Afterschool & Extracurricular Activities in Brooklyn

With some of the greatest variety of kids' programs on the planet, Brooklyn kids' programs cover just about every activity under the sun to nurture your child's interests and skills beyond school. With so many considerations and options, we know choosing an activity can be a tough choice. We hope our guide helps make the decision a little easier. Check out our wonderful featured programs, then scroll below for a comprehensive list of ALL programs organized alphabetically by neighborhood with key details: category, accepted ages, plus dates, times, and cost when they have been submitted.