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Top 20 Weekend Event Picks (February 28-March 2)

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

By Meredith Kurnov, Editor & Publisher of Macaroni Kid Brooklyn NW February 27, 2025

Time to plan your weekend! Forecast: Friday 🌀️ 43-50°, 5% chance of precip. | Saturday πŸ’¨ 23-56°, 3% chance of precip. | Sunday β˜€οΈ 22-36°, 0% chance of precip. 

See below for 20 weekend event highlights in and around Brooklyn. There are more events listed in the calendar and suggested destinations in our Indoor Fun Guide. Click on pink links below for full event details. Events are subject to sell out, change, or cancellation; please confirm events before attending.


  1. πŸŽ‰ Kids Drop Off Party at PLAY Greenpoint, CREA Industry City in Sunset Park, Ms. J's Gymnastics in Williamsburg, Brooklyn Music Factory in Gowanus
    Friday 6-8:30pm, 6-8:30pm, 6:30-10:30pm, 7-9pm | For ages 4-8, 3-12, 4-12, 4-11
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  2. 🎡 11th Annual Middle School Jazz Festival at Brooklyn Music School
    Saturday 9am-5pm | FREE | Suggested donation $10-$25
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  3. 🎢 Wake Up & Dance with Suzi Shelton at Shapeshifter Lab in Park Slope
    Saturday 10-11:30am | $15 per person (ages 1+) or $45 for a family 4-pack | For ages 0-8
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  4. 🫢 Family Volunteering at Brooklyn Book Bodega in Brooklyn Navy Yard
    Saturday 10am-12pm | FREE | For ages 10-17
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  5. ⛸️ Figure Skating in Harlem: Young Professionals Skating Celebration at Domino Park in Williamsburg
    Saturday 11am-9pm, 4:15pm performance | $18 admission + rental
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  6. πŸ•΅οΈ The Case of the Missing [BLANK] at The Second City Blackbox Theatre in Williamsburg
    Saturday 11am-12pm | $25 | For ages 6+
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  7. πŸ“š Storytime w/ Brianne Farley: Worm Makes a Sandwich at Books Are Magic in BK Heights
    Saturday 11-11:30am | FREE | For ages 4-8
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  8. ☘️ 50th Annual Queens County St. Patrick's Day Parade in Rockaway Beach
    Saturday 1pm | FREE
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  9. 🌲 Women's History Month: Historic Female Monuments in Parks in Prospect Park 
    Saturday 1-2pm | FREE
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  10. ❄️ Winter Play Day at the KoKo Lot in Park Slope
    Saturday 1-4pm | Tiered $12-108/family
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  11. πŸ—³οΈ Daughter and Mother Camp Congress for Girls NYC at NY Marriott Marquis in Midtown
    Sunday 8am-1pm | $225 for a child + parent, $119 per add'l person | For ages 8-17
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  12. β˜€οΈ JCC Summer Day Camp Open House in Bay Ridge
    Sunday 10am-3pm | FREE | For ages 4+
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  13. πŸŽ‰ Carnival Party at Allora Cultural Center in Gowanus
    Sunday 10-11:30am | $45 (1 adult + 1 child) | For ages 0-10
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  14. πŸ“š Storytime w/ Brendan Wenzel: Good Golden Sun at Books Are Magic in Brooklyn Heights
    Sunday 11-11:30am | FREE | For ages 4-8
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  15. 🎯 Magnetic Archery and Foam Axe Throwing at Owl's Head Park in Bay Ridge
    Sunday 11am-12:30pm | FREE
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  16. 🎸 Rock & Roll Playhouse Plays the Music of Zach Bryan, Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson + more for Kids at Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg
    Sunday 11am doors, 12pm show | $23, free for children under 1
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  17. πŸ‘Ά TWO for ONE: Tummy Time & Postpartum Movement Class in Carroll Gardens
    Sunday 12-2pm | $40 (2 for 1 class) | For ages 0-12 months
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  18. 🀸🏻‍♂️ National Girls & Women in Sports Day at Red Hook Recreation Center
    Sunday 12-3pm | FREE
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  19. πŸ•ΉοΈ Family Day at Barcade in Williamsburg
    Sunday 12-5pm | FREE admission
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  20. πŸ“• Dr. Seuss Party at Think Talk Create at Industry City in Sunset Park
    Sunday 1-3pm | $50 | For ages 4-10

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







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