Things to do in Brooklyn with kids
12 attractions in Brooklyn • Updated May 2026
The best things to do in Brooklyn with kids, all in one place. Brooklyn is home to Luna Park in Coney Island and a stack of parks & gardens for families, plus easy day trips across New York. Below are 12 family things to do in Brooklyn with addresses, ticket info and age suitability. Use the search to find a specific name or filter by category.
Last reviewed May 2026 by James Morgan. AI-assisted, human-edited. Our editorial standards
12 attractions in Brooklyn
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Parks Gardens
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Brooklyn, New York
Wander 52 acres of themed gardens, from a Japanese Hill-and-Pond to a fragrant Rose Garden, in the heart of Brooklyn.
Parks Gardens
Brooklyn Bridge Park (Piers 1‚ 6)
Brooklyn, New York
Kayak, play ball, or picnic on a reclaimed waterfront with the Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge as your backdrop.
Childrens Museums
Brooklyn Children's Museum
Brooklyn, New York
Step into the world's first children's museum, where hands-on exhibits turn Brooklyn's diversity into discovery.
Art Museums
Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn, New York
From ancient Egyptian masterpieces to Judy Chicago's "The Dinner Party," this Brooklyn collection spans the globe and the centuries.
Theme Parks
Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park
Brooklyn, New York
The Coney Island park behind the landmark Wonder Wheel, with free entry and rides for everyone from toddlers to thrill-seekers.
Parks Gardens
Domino Park
Brooklyn, New York
A reimagined Brooklyn waterfront park where a sugar-refinery-themed playground meets East River views of the Manhattan skyline.
Family Entertainment
Industry City, Family Activities (seasonal)
Brooklyn, New York
A reborn Brooklyn factory complex where 35-plus eateries, design outlets, and pop-up activities like climbing and petanque share one waterfront campus.
Theme Parks
Jane's Carousel
Brooklyn, New York
Ride a hand-painted 1922 carousel inside a glass jewel-box pavilion, framed by two bridges and the Manhattan skyline.
Theme Parks
Luna Park in Coney Island
Brooklyn, New York
Ride coasters and a 50-foot ropes course on a boardwalk with 130 years of seaside history.
Aquariums
New York Aquarium
Brooklyn, New York
Sharks, sea otters, and penguins headline this oceanfront aquarium on the Coney Island boardwalk.
History Museums
New York Transit Museum
Brooklyn, New York
Climb aboard vintage subway cars inside a real decommissioned 1936 station in Brooklyn.
Zoos Wildlife
Prospect Park Zoo
Brooklyn, New York
A compact Brooklyn zoo where daily sea lion sessions steal the show.