Back-to-school season is here, and we’ve got everything Brooklyn families need to start the 2025 school year off right! From school calendar to back-to-school events and shopping recs, we have you covered with the ultimate guide to kickstart the school year!
NYC Public School Calendar – Click here for a fridge-ready printable
![]() |
Back-to-School Events and Supply Giveaways in Brooklyn
Check back as more events are added!
- Friday, August 8
- Tuesday, August 12
- Thursday, August 14
- Friday, August 15
- Saturday, August 16
- Sunday, August 17
- Wednesday, August 20
- Thursday, August 21
- Friday, August 22
- Saturday, August 23
- Sunday, August 24
- Monday, August 25
- Wednesday, August 27
- Friday, August 29
- Saturday, August 30
- Wednesday, September 3
- Saturday, September 6
- Tuesday, September 9
- Friday, September 12
- Saturday, September 13
- Sunday, September 14
Click here to add an event to our 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
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:
- Artist & Crafstman Supply – 761 Metropolitan Ave, Williamsburg
- 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
- Gramco School & Craft Supplies –126 31st St, Sunset Park
- Artist & Crafstman Supply – 34 35th St Building 4-1-A, Sunset Park
Have a favorite locally owned spot for back-to-school shopping or haircuts and you don't see listed here? Email mackidbrooklynnw@macaronikid.com, and we'll get it added!
Capture the Moment: A Printable for That Special First Day of School
![]() |
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.
![]() |
Give back: Donate supplies to these local Back to School Drives:
- Brooklyn DA Office (Downtown Brooklyn) – Accepting donations until August 15th
- Camp Friendship Brooklyn (Park Slope) – Accepting donations until August 22nd
- Council Member Farah N. Louis (Flatbush) – Accepting donations until August 22nd
- Spread Love Brooklyn (Brooklyn Heights) – Accepting donations until August 24th
- Gowanus Mutual Aid (Gowanus) – Multiple dropoff locations
- NY Carnival – WIADCA (North Williamsburg) – Accepting donations until August 25
- Red Hook Art Project (Red Hook) – Accepting donations until August 27
More back-to-school tips and resources...
- What Parents Should Know About Back-to-School Vaccines
- Don’t Shop for School Supplies Until You See This List
- What To Pack? 8 Parent-Approved Lunchbox & Afterschool Snack Picks
- 10 Books to Ease Back-to-School Fears
- Bento Box School Lunch Ideas
- 5 Teacher-Approved Tips to Make Back-to-School Time Great
📬 Want more back-to-school tips and local family fun? Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter — it’s packed with events, giveaways, and ideas your kids will love.
![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
GIVE US A FOLLOW |
Want to advertise your locally-owned business? Email us at MacKidBrooklynNW@macaronikid.com












