Things to do in brooklyn ny this weekend

Things to do in brooklyn ny this weekend

Plan the best weekend ever with your kids in Brooklyn!

By NYMetroParents Staff November 2, 2022

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Enjoy these fun weekend things to do with your kids in Brooklyn. Start planning your weekend now with our editorially curated list of the top things to do.

Editor's Picks for This Weekend

Sparkles & Steps - A Diwali Celebration

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 5, 4-8pm
WHERE: Aalokam Dance Company, 84 14th Street, South Slope, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:

Aalokam's "Sparkles & Steps" is a fun family Diwali event featuring delicious food, South Asian vendors, dance workshops, craft workshops, a henna station, a reading nook with South Asian books, and so much more! 

WANT TO GO? $120 family of 4; $100 family of 3; $35 individual ticket; free admission for children younger than 2.
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Celebrate Día de los Muertos

WHEN: Nov. 5 - 6, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm
WHERE: Brooklyn Children's Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave., Crown Heights, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: Make an offering and immerse yourself in this wonderful traditional celebration of our ancestors from Latin America, featuring art, music, dance with Cetiliztli Nauhcampa, face painting, delicious food, and more! WANT TO GO? Included with admission: $13; $12 grandparent. 718-735-4400.
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Green Meadows Farm Pumpkin Smash and Pony Ride

WHEN: Nov. 5 - 13, Saturdays and Sundays, 11am-5pm
WHERE: Aviator Sports and Events Center , Floyd Bennett Field, 3159 Flatbush Ave., Marine Park, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: Kick off your weekend by smashing some pumpkins, hanging out with the animals, and more! WANT TO GO? $14. 718-758-7500.
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Marathon Fun Day FREE

WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 6, 9am-1pm
WHERE: Old Stone House - Park Slope , 336 3rd St. Between 4th + 5th Avenue , Park Slope, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: Enjoy food, fun, and games as you cheer on the 2022 New York City Marathon runners.  WANT TO GO? 917-692-0515.
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Even More Weekend Fun

Weekend Nature Exploration FREE

WHEN: Apr. 9 - Nov. 5, Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-1pm
WHERE: Audubon Center at the Boathouse in Prospect Park, 101 East Drive, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:

Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs on Saturdays and Sundays at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.

Discovery Pack, 10 am–12 pm: Come explore nature on your own with our Discovery Packs, a backpack filled with nature activities and exploration tools, perfect for families and kids to interact with the park in a whole new way!
Animal Encounter, 11 am–12 pm: Join Alliance Naturalists in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection. This program starts promptly at 11 am.
Nature’s Helpers, 12–1 pm: Help do your part to keep Prospect Park healthy by cleaning up the lakeshore. In this citizen science activity Audubon staff will guide groups to remove litter and record the findings. Fun for all ages and all materials are provided. This program departs from the Audubon Center promptly at 12 pm.

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Whale Watching & Dolphin Adventure

WHEN: Apr. 23 - Nov. 27, See website for schedule
WHERE: American Princess Cruises, 2498 Emmons Avenue (Pier 3), Sheepshead Bay, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: Go on an adventure in search of whales and dolphins! Children participation will be encouraged.  WANT TO GO? $65; $60 seniors older than 62; $45 ages 5-12; free for children younger than 5 . 718-474-0555.
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Hansel & Gretel

WHEN: Aug. 27 - Nov. 13, Saturdays, Sundays, 10/10 and 10/11 at 12:30pm and 2:30pm
WHERE: Puppetworks, Inc., 338 Sixth Avenue, at 4th Street, Park Slope, NY
AGES: 3-12
WHAT: See this Brothers Grimm story performed with marionettes and featuring Humperdinck songs. WANT TO GO? $11; $10 children. 718-965-3391.
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Science Lab Jr.

WHEN: Oct. 19 - Dec. 1, Mondays-Thursdays, 10am-5pm; Sundays, 10am-5:30pm
WHERE: Jewish Children's Museum, 792 Eastern Pkwy, Crown Heights, NY
AGES: 3-12
WHAT: Gear up and get ready to try out some incredible science experiments while discovering the wonders of the Torah. WANT TO GO? Included with museum admission: $15 . 718-907-8803.
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Frida Kahlo: The Life of an Icon

WHEN: Oct. 27 - Nov. 27, Wednesdays-Fridays, 12-7pm; Saturdays-Sundays, 10am-8pm
WHERE: DUMBO, 259 Water Street , Dumbo, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: Go on a journey through the life of one of the most influential artists of all time.  WANT TO GO? Tickets start at $33.99.
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Keeper for a Morning: Creatures Great and Fall

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 5, 10:30am-12pm
WHERE: Prospect Park Zoo, 450 Flatbush Avenue, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, NY
AGES: 3 and older
WHAT:

Join the Zoo for an exclusive wild morning where you'll get meet animals up close and learn how Zookeepers care for animals. Each Keeper for a Day program has an animal theme and participants will be able to create and deliver enrichment for an animal in the zoo! Ages: 4 +

WANT TO GO? $25; $20 members. 800-433-4149.
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FAD Market at Empire Stores | Fall Pop-up FREE

WHEN: Nov. 5 - 6, 11am-6pm
WHERE: Empire Stores, 55 Water Street, DUMBO, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:

This fall, FAD Market returns to Dumbo’s Empire Stores, with a monthly pop-up from September to November. Discover over 30 talented makers, artisans and small businesses who live and create in New York City and beyond. Grab a friend and come for a curated selection of goods including handmade jewelry, apparel, body and skincare, tableware, and artisanal packaged food, and stay to explore the best of Dumbo, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and more – making a day of it! 

WANT TO GO? 917-775-4636.
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Sing Along with Willie DeVargas & the SUPER GIANT Creatures

WHEN: Nov. 5 - Dec. 3, Saturdays, 10:30-11:15am
WHERE: The Wild, 272 Driggs Ave., Brooklyn, NY
AGES: Newborn-5
WHAT: Dance, clap & smile to the original music of this award-winning NYC teacher & artist, Willie DeVargas!  WANT TO GO? $20. 718-576-3806.
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Keeper for a Day: Penguins

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 5, 2-4pm
WHERE: New York Aquarium, 602 Surf Avenue, Coney Island, NY
AGES: 3 and older
WHAT: This family program lets you join you explore what it's like to be a penguin keeper, go behind the scenes and meet a small ocean animal up close. WANT TO GO? $30; $24 members. 800-433-4149.
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Storytime with Josh Funk & Caron Levis FREE

WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 6, 11am
WHERE: Books Are Magic , 225 Smith St, Red Hook, NY
AGES: 3-8
WHAT:

Join Books Are Magic for a double feature storytime with award-winning authors Josh Funk and Caron Levis!

WANT TO GO? 718-246-2665.
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Whether you want to find fun things to do this weekend that are close to home or you're planning a day trip near New York City, check out our picks for in-person and virtual kids' activities in Brooklyn this weekend! There are lots of family activities this weekend, from storytimes and concerts to museum exhibits, crafts activities, seasonal events, and more. Look no further for ideas and plan your family's weekend in Brooklyn with our guide that highlights the best family-friendly events happening in and around your neighborhood, including fun things to do with kids in Coney Island, Brooklyn Heights, Staten Island, Prospect Park, Flatbush, Canarsie, Crown Heights, Windsor Terrace, Park Slope Dumbo, Prospect Heights, and Fort Greene. Check out our calendar for hundreds of things to do each month, and for more fun in the New York area, visit our Manhattan, Queens, Long Island, Westchester, and Rockland weekend roundups!

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