Things to Do with Kids in Brooklyn this Weekend

Plan the best weekend ever with your kids in Brooklyn!

By NYMetroParents Staff January 24, 2023

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

Cinderella

WHEN: Jan. 14 - Apr. 16, Saturdays, Sundays and 1/16, 12:30pm and 2:30pm
WHERE: Puppetworks Inc, 338 Sixth Avenue (at 4th Street), South Slope, NY
AGES: 3 and older
WHAT: See Cinderella like never before- as Marionettes! WANT TO GO? $11; $10 children. 718-965-3391.
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Ice Skating at Brooklyn Commons

WHEN: Jan. 16 - Feb. 26, Mondays-Fridays, 2-8pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 11am-7pm
WHERE: Brooklyn Commons, 1 MetroTech Center, Downtown Brooklyn, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:

Situated in Brooklyn Commons Park, residents, families, professionals, and tourists alike can enjoy an outdoor winter skating experience in Downtown Brooklyn! The 5,000 square-foot ice skating rink offers daily public skating for visitors of all ages.

WANT TO GO? $15; $8 skate rental; $20 skate aid.
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Wealth Planning Brunch - Green Wealth Management - UBS Financial Services FREE

WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 28, 11:30am-1pm
WHERE: Class Space, 243 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY
AGES: Adult
WHAT:

Market outlook, investment ideas and wealth planning strategies. Be there for this lively and informative discussion at Class Space. Louis Green, CPA, CFP, will provide a market outlook and discuss the core elements of an investment, retirement and estate plan. Complimentary breakfast will be served. Topics of discussion include: -How to stay invested in volatile markets -What role alternative investments can play in your portfolio -Strategies to potentially reduce risk and/or increase income - Estate & retirement planning ideas -Market outlook and recommended asset allocation Please call Louis Green at 212-713-9281 or email him at [email protected] to RSVP. Louis will present for 30 minutes and leave 15 minutes for Q & A Host and Speaker - Green Wealth Management

WANT TO GO? 212-713-9281.
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Even More Weekend Fun

IC Ice Rink

WHEN: Nov. 18 - Mar. 12, Fridays, 4-8pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-8pm
WHERE: Industry City , 274 36th St, Sunset Park, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:

IC Ice Rink welcomes all to come for an iconic winter experience. The rink is uncovered and outside, so dress appropriately for an enjoyable and comfortable skate.

WANT TO GO? $15; $10 skate rental.
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Public Ice Skating at Lakeside

WHEN: Dec. 6 - Feb. 28, See website for schedule
WHERE: LeFrak Center at Lakeside Prospect Park, 171 East Drive, Brooklyn, NY, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: Glide under the stars in Brooklyn’s most scenic backyard – Prospect Park. WANT TO GO? Weekday Admissions, $9.50; Weekend Admissions, $14. 718-462-0010.
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Lunar New Year Celebration for Families FREE

WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 28, 11am-2pm
WHERE: City Point BKLYN, 445 Albee Square W., Downtown Brooklyn, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:

Ring in the Lunar New Year of the Rabbit at City Point with free kids activities, lion dance and story time at City Point. We've got fun and luck for the entire family!

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The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays the Music of Phish for Kids + More

WHEN: Sunday, Jan. 29, 12pm
WHERE: Brooklyn Bowl , 61 Wythe , Williamsburg, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:

The Rock and Roll Playhouse is a weekly family concert series providing kids and parents a place to inspire creativity through music across the country at historic music venues. Performing songs created by the most iconic musicians in rock history, The Rock and Roll Playhouse offers its core audience of families with children ages ten and under games, movement, stories and an opportunity to rock out in an effort to educate children and explore their creativity. As such, The Rock and Roll Playhouse is an early and often first introduction to a child’s lifelong journey with live music and rock and roll.

WANT TO GO? $15. 602-384-8869.
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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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