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Via Brooklyn Bridge Parents

Free kid-friendly events this week in Brooklyn (5/18-5/24)

Brooklyn Heights and surrounding neighborhoods will host a variety of free family events this week, including educational workshops, puppet shows, and outdoor recreation.

By Brooklyn Bridge Parents· May 18, 2026
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This week offers several free activities for local families. In Brooklyn Heights, the public library will host a healthy relationships workshop for teens on Monday at 4:30 p.m., while the Center for Brooklyn History will hold an intergenerational discussion on school integration at 6:30 p.m. Additionally, Brooklyn Bridge Park's Pier 2 is offering free admission for roller skating on Monday and Friday afternoons.

Mid-week highlights include various outdoor and cultural programs. Fort Greene Park will host storytime on Wednesday morning, and Downtown Brooklyn’s Abolitionist Place will feature stilt-walking workshops. Families can also visit the New York Aquarium for free on Wednesday afternoons, provided they reserve timed tickets. For younger audiences, children’s concerts and puppet shows are scheduled in Prospect Heights and Brownsville.

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