Calling all young book lovers! Join us for a free, fun-filled day with over 40 Brooklyn authors and illustrators sharing their latest storybooks, chapter books, picture books, and graphic novels—perfect for preschool to middle school readers. Discover books on exciting topics like Mars, trains, ABCs, and even a famous dog, with selections in Hindi and Mandarin too!

Enjoy live readings, watch artists sketch, get books signed, and dive into book-inspired art projects. It’s a day to celebrate stories and meet the creators behind them!

Celebrate Día de los Muertos with us in a vibrant day of remembrance and fun! Enjoy live dance and music, face painting, art-making, Lucha Libre wrestling, and more—all in honor of our ancestors and loved ones. This festive event brings the whole family together to celebrate life and memory. Free and open to all ages!

Celebrate the art of salsa and join in our monthly dance-filled evenings hosted by Balmir Dance Society! Start the night with a class led by professional dancers at 6 pm, followed by live music, social dancing, and performances by Brooklyn’s best Latin dance teams.

This program is free; registration is encouraged. Admission is limited and first come, first served.

Join us for a virtual professional development program that explores how to support students when "failures" happen, using the Next Generation Science and Engineering Practices and the Engineering Design Process. Learn how to frame "failure" through social-emotional learning, hear from engineering professionals, and engage in an interactive workshop to enhance your teaching strategies.

This course offers 4 CTLE credits. Registered participants will receive a program link before the event. Virtual check-in starts at 8:45 AM EST. Note: materials are not provided.

Calling all budding coders in grades 6-12! Join us for the Intrepid Museum’s annual Hackathon, where you'll learn, code, and create exciting projects with fellow future programmers. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, come solo or with a team to tackle challenges in various coding languages. Enjoy a fun day of learning with breakfast, snacks, and lunch provided. No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm!

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Leyte Gulf, hear from Mike Fink, author of Intrepid's Fighting Squadron 18, as he explores the USS Intrepid’s pivotal role and the experiences of its brave aviators during this historic naval battle.

This event will uncover the fascinating, untold story of how the Chinese language overcame unparalleled challenges and revolutionized the world of computing.

A standard QWERTY keyboard has a few dozen keys. How can Chinese—a language with tens of thousands of characters and no alphabet—be input on such a device? In The Chinese Computer, Mullaney sets out to resolve this paradox, discovering that the key to this seemingly impossible riddle has given rise to a new epoch in the history of writing—a form of writing he calls “hypography.” Based on fifteen years of research, this pathbreaking history charts the beginnings of electronic Chinese technology in the wake of World War II and traces its many iterations to the present day.

Heat up your Sunday dinner and explore Granger and Güt’s constructed village as they discuss gaming architecture’s parallels to discriminatory urban design, modding as a mechanism of imagining beyond constraints, and defined systems of play.

To join this program, please download Lego Fortnite on your preferred gaming device. Alternatively, you can tune in through YouTube Live. Please check back for a stream link.

Join experts for an exciting discussion on the Europa Clipper mission to Jupiter's icy moon! Discover why Europa is one of the most promising locations in the solar system for potential habitability, with its vast ocean of liquid water beneath the icy crust. This moon is believed to hold more water than all of Earth's oceans combined, along with essential organic materials and stable conditions that could support life. Don't miss this chance to explore the future of space exploration!

Explore New York City’s past during the 22nd annual Open House New York Weekend! On Sunday, October 20, enjoy free guided tours of Historic Richmond Town, the city's living history village. Tours are available at 12, 1, 2, and 3pm, offering a special behind-the-scenes look at this historic gem.

Get inspired by the prints and sculptures in Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies at the Brooklyn Museum. Explore how artists use repetition, then create your own sketches inspired by the exhibition.

Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Are you learning English and looking for ways to practice having conversations? Join fellow English language learners to discuss artwork in Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies. All levels of English proficiency are welcome.

Step back in time at Historic Richmond Town's annual Old Home Day, a celebration of living history and Staten Island's cultural heritage. Explore historic trades through live demonstrations, sip freshly pressed apple cider, and savor warm soup cooked over an open flame. Enjoy the sounds of historical music and the crack of muskets across the village fields. Visit the Native Encampment and Voorlezer's House to experience the complex interactions between the Lenape and Dutch settlers of the 16th century. A day filled with tradition, history, and community!

Bring the family to the Brooklyn Museum for a free, drop-in art program on select Sundays! Explore the galleries, from ancient Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary works, and get creative with art-making inspired by objects on display. Each session features a different gallery to spark your imagination.

Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Stop by the Brooklyn Museum's weekly market to shop one-of-a-kind, handmade items from over 35 local artisans. Explore a curated selection of artwork, jewelry, fashion, home goods, apothecary items, and more. This free outdoor event is a great opportunity to support local creators and discover unique finds!

Ever wondered what it’s like to see yourself on a magazine cover? Join us for a fun workshop where you can explore cover art from small publications featuring Asian Americans from the 1980s to 2000s! Get creative and design your own magazine cover starring… you! Choose images, craft catchy headlines, and learn what makes a cover pop.

Paint, build, craft, and collage with us! MOCACREATE workshops are inspired by the museum’s exhibitions and local artists, exploring different themes each month. Family-friendly fun for everyone—don’t miss it!

Explore the powerful prints and sculptures in Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies at the Brooklyn Museum. Discover how artists use repetition in their work, and then create your own sketches inspired by the exhibition.

Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Join us at the Museum of Chinese in America as performer-playwright-filmmaker Nancy Ma returns to share her evolving project, This Body Was Made for Bleeding, part of her 2023-24 PAIR residency. This work-in-progress delves into the complexities of womanhood, motherhood, and daughterhood. After a successful public presentation in February, which captivated audiences with its openness and innovative blend of video and live performance, Nancy continues to refine her piece. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the next iteration of her impactful work!

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Explore staffed tables with college and career readiness materials, plus educational and STEAM information in higher learning. Don’t miss this opportunity—register via the link below!

Join the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) and Special Special for 4N Exchange, an evening of creative dialogue featuring artists from the second issue of 4N magazine. The event kicks off with a panel discussion featuring Ally Yanxiu Luo, Terumi Saito, Supatida Sutiratana, Sixing Xu, and Hang Yu, who will share their artistic practices and experiences as immigrants in the U.S. today. Topics will include navigating the creative landscape and the complexities of the visa process, moderated by MOCA’s Dennis Yueh-Yeh Li.

After the discussion, celebrate the magazine launch with a performance by Sherly Fan and music by DJ Dizparity (Po Cheng Yeh). This is a fantastic opportunity to network and connect with fellow artists and community members!

Join the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) for an engaging conversation with artist Ho Tam and Herb Tam, MOCA’s Curator and Director of Exhibitions. They’ll delve into Ho Tam’s self-published magazine Hotam, his journey in creating artist books, and his reflections on life in New York during the 1990s. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insight into the intersection of art and personal history!

Join us for our Brooklyn Museum's Birthday Bash weekend and be the first to experience their new Museum on Wheels! As part of their 200th anniversary celebration, this mobile museum brings hands-on objects and fun activities to the heart of Brooklyn. All ages are welcome to enjoy art-making, games, giveaways, and more on the plaza. Get creative, play, and explore our collection in a festive, family-friendly atmosphere!

Submarines are one of the most unique experiences in the Navy! Explore the submarine Growler and the A View from the Deep exhibition to learn more about the adventures and challenges of life underwater.

Teens and adults with autism or sensory disabilities (ages 14+) and their families and friends.

Swing by the Brooklyn Museum’s lobby in September for a jazz performance by Siren Xypher! This dynamic trio—Melanie Dyer (viola), Mara Rosenbloom (piano), and Kyoko Kitamura (vocals)—brings together art songs, spoken word, and improvisation for an evening of intricate, original music. Experience their unique blend of humor, warmth, and surprise. Presented in partnership with the Jazz Foundation of America.

Explore historic houses by candlelight and delve into folklore and mysteries from the past. This program is led by historical interpreters who discuss the lives and deaths of Staten Islanders, including the infamous accused who stood trial at the 3rd County Courthouse.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

This program was formerly known as 'Mystery After Dark'.

This program is not a paranormal 'Ghost Hunting' experience, but rather a storytelling interpretive program.

The tour begins at the Historical Museum. Please check in at the Third County Courthouse and Visitor Center at 441 Clarke Avenue, where you will be directed to the Museum.

Suitable for ages 8 and older. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Weather permitting: runs rain or shine, except in cases of severe inclement or cold weather.

Pets are not permitted.

Please join us for an opportunity for tea and conversation with artist Nsenga Knight in the gallery on select Fridays and Saturdays during the run of her exhibition Close to Home.

Food culture played a pivotal role in the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair. Close to Home will host a scheduled series of social gatherings by serving tea in this installation. With this act of hospitality, Knight calls on viewers to consider the power of sensorial and experiential engagement to foster understanding, connection, and appreciation among people from various corners of the world.

Celebrate World Cyanotype Day on September 28th at MOCA! Join teaching artist Yu Rong and create your own cyanotype using paper shapes, leaves, and sunlight. While your art develops, dive into the fascinating 180-year history of this early photography method or explore the museum’s exhibits. At MOCACREATE, families can paint, craft, and collage together—every month brings new themes and inspiration from local artists. All ages welcome!

Join AAH educators for a 90-minute workshop at the 2024 Brooklyn Book Festival Bookend Event! Dive into mid-century vernacular photos to craft fresh narratives and meanings. Bring your own photos or select from ours. Each participant will leave with a mini zine featuring their creations. Don’t miss this creative opportunity!

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with MOCA! Enjoy a festive evening filled with a mahjong lesson led by expert Sokie Lee, moonlit music from the New Asia Chamber Music Society, and a tasting of hand-brewed Qinghong rice wine. Indulge in mooncakes, sip specialty drinks, and enjoy a few surprises. Whether reconnecting with your roots or discovering something new, this night is all about joy, culture, and community!