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Top 20 Weekend Event Picks (August 22-24)

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

By Meredith Kurnov, Editor & Publisher of Macaroni Kid Brooklyn NW August 21, 2025

Time to plan your weekend! 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.


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  1. ๐ŸŽก Feast of Santa Rosalia Street Festival in Bensonhurst
    Through Sunday | Weekdays 5-11pm, Sat & Sun 3-11pm | Free entry                                                                                                                            
  2. ๐ŸŽฅ Free Outdoor Movie: Wicked Sing-A-Long in Coney Island, Space Jam: A New Legacy at Commodore Barry Park in Fort Greene, Moana 2 at Seth Low Playground in Bensonhurst
    Friday 7:15pm, Friday 8pm, Saturday 8:30pm | FREE | More in our Summer Movie Guide
          
  3. ๐ŸŒž Brooklyn Summer Streets on Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights
    Saturday 7am-3pm | FREE
         
  4. ๐Ÿ“š Authors Sophia Haas and Daniel Salmieri visit Adams Street Library in DUMBO
    Saturday 11am-12pm | FREE | For ages 3+
         
  5. ๐ŸšŒ Back-to-School Festival at Major Owens Community Center in Crown Heights
    Saturday 11am-4pm | FREE
         
  6. ๐Ÿ South Slope Derby on 17th Street in South Slope
    Saturday 12-3pm | FREE
         
  7. ๐ŸŽ‰ Shake the City Field Day at Herbert von King Park in Bed-Stuy
    Saturday 12-3pm | By donation
         
  8. ๐Ÿคน Some Clowns: an all-ages comedy at Carreau Club on on Governors Island
    Saturday 12:30pm, 1:15pm, 2pm | FREE
         
  9. ๐Ÿค  Explore Schools Back to School Rodeo Block Party in Crown Heights
    Saturday 12-3pm | FREE
         
  10. โš”๏ธ Battle of Brooklyn Living History & Ceremony at Old Stone House in Park Slope
    Saturday 12:30-4pm | FREE
         
  11. ๐ŸŽถ Planet Brooklyn Outdoor Block Parties at BAM in Fort Greene 
    Saturday and Sunday 1-9pm, Museum on Wheels Saturday 1-5pm  | FREE
         
  12. ๐Ÿ‘˜ Summer Festival at Japan Village in Sunset Park
    Saturday 1-6pm | FREE admission
         
  13. ๐ŸŽจ Free Back to School Community Celebration at A Rosie Day in Williamsburg
    Saturday 1:30-3:30pm | FREE | For ages 2+
         
  14. ๐ŸŒผ Annual Step OUTside Festival and Clothing Swap at Marsha P. Johnson Park
    Saturday 3-6pm | FREE
         
  15. ๐Ÿชฆ Battle of Brooklyn: Family Afternoon at Green-Wood Cemetery in South Slope
    Sunday 10am-1pm | FREE
         
  16. ๐ŸŽ‰ Free Family Programs: Play in the Square at Domino Park in Williamsburg
    Sunday 10:30-am-1:15pm | FREE
         
  17. ๐ŸŽจ Krayola: The Ultimate Kids Paint & Water Party in Crown Heights
    Sunday 11am-5pm | $5-$20 | For ages 5-13
         
  18. ๐Ÿซ– Summer Tea in Prospect Park Boathouse + Audubon Center
    Sunday 11am-3pm | FREE
         
  19. โ˜€๏ธ NIA Family Fun Day at Surf Playground in Coney Island
    Sunday 1-4pm | FREE
         
  20. ๐Ÿ’ƒ Boogie Baby Back To School Dance Party at Lilistar in Williamsburg
    Sunday 3-6pm | $25 | For ages 0-12

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







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