Tot Time! (MPJ State Park)
2025-04-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-31 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-19 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | Marsha P. Johnson State Park, 90 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11211, United States
Learn about a different nature theme each week with a craft and guided storytime!

About this event

This program is FREE! Supplies are provided on a first come, first serve basis.
Who: Ages 5 and younger. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: The Blue Park House at Marsha P. Johnson State Park
90 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, New York
Cross streets – N 8th and Kent Ave
PLEASE NOTE:

Registration not required!
Please reserve tickets based on how many crafts you plan on making, ie. how many toddlers are with you.
If the program is sold out, but you still wish to attend, we encourage you to walk up and see if space is available.
In the case of inclement weather, the program may be rescheduled or canceled. Please be sure to check your email a few hours before the program starts.

Transgender Day of Visibility (MPJ Park)
2025-03-29 13:00 - 15:00
Join your community in a celebration of Transgender Day of Visibility! We will be creating art inspired by Marsha P. Johnson and learning about local resources. More details to be announced on our Instagram.
Who: All ages welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: The blue Park House attached to the public restrooms by the Pay It No Mind flower gate.
Marsha P. Johnson State Park
90 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11249
PLEASE NOTE:

Registration is not required, but appreciated 🙂
If the program is sold out, but you still wish to attend, we still encourage you to join!
In the case of inclement weather, the program may be rescheduled or canceled. Please be sure to check your email a few hours before the program starts.

Coastal Cleanup (MPJ Park)
2025-03-22 11:00 - 12:00
Come join us in beautifying our shoreline! We will look for critters while we remove litter and weeds along the beach!
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*NOTE: This program will involve volunteer trash pick-up at the park! We will review safety and provide all the necessary tools. Let’s keep plastic out of our ecosystem!
Who: Best for ages 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: The blue Park House building connected to the public restrooms.
Marsha P. Johnson State Park
90 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
PLEASE NOTE:

Registration is highly recommended for all participants, to secure your space in the program. Please reserve one ticket per individual.
If we do not hear from you 10 minutes into the program, we will release your reservation to walk-up participants.
If the program is sold out, but you still wish to attend, we encourage you to walk up and see if space is available.
In the case of inclement weather, the program may be rescheduled or canceled. Please be sure to check your email a few hours before the program starts.

Stargazing (MPJ Park)
2025-03-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-01-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-07 18:00 - 19:00
Did you know you can see stars in Brooklyn? Learn about the winter constellations and gaze at the night sky with us!
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Even though there’s so much manmade light in NYC, the stars are readily visible — especially in winter. Learn about the winter constellations and gaze at the night sky with us!
Who: All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
All materials will be provided.
Where: The Blue Park House in Marsha P. Johnson State Park. 90 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
PLEASE NOTE:

Registration is highly recommended for all participants to secure your spot in the program.
If the program is sold out, but you still wish to attend, we encourage you to walk up and see if space is available.
In the case of inclement weather, the program may be rescheduled or canceled. Please be sure to check your email a few hours before the program starts.
If we do not hear from you 10 minutes into the program, we will release your reservation to walk-up participants.

Snow Storytime (MPJ Park)
2025-02-20 15:30 - 16:30
Learn about the science of snow with our educators through stories and crafts!
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Who: Ages 10 and under
Where: Park House by the front entrance of Marsha P. Johnson State Park.
PLEASE NOTE:

Tickets are required for ALL people attending the event (INCLUDING adults and babies). Please reserve one ticket per individual. To allow space for as many people as possible, we ask that you please only register for one session per program.
If the program is sold out, but you still wish to attend, we encourage you to walk up and see if space is available.
If we do not hear from you 10 minutes into the program, we will release your reservation to the next person on the waitlist.
In the case of inclement weather, the program may be rescheduled or canceled. Please be sure to check your email a few hours before the program starts.

Autumn Tales (MPJ Park)
2024-11-27 15:30 - 16:30
Learn about fall by listening to some stories read by our educators. Then celebrate the changing season by making some leaf art!

About this event

Ages 10 and younger. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Location: The Park House (blue building with public bathrooms) at Marsha P. Johnson State Park.
PLEASE NOTE:

Registration is highly recommended for all participants to secure your space in the program.
Please reserve one ticket for each person who will complete a craft.
If we do not hear from you 10 minutes into the program, we will release your reservation to walk-up participants.
If the program is sold out, but you still wish to attend, we encourage you to walk up and see if space is available.
In the case of inclement weather, the program may be rescheduled or canceled. Please be sure to check your email a few hours before the program starts.

Green Guardians (MPJ Park)
2024-11-16 13:00 - 15:00
Show some love to our park! Help us take care of our pollinator garden to help protect the biodiversity of the park!
Who: Best for ages 8 and up. All children must be accompanies by an adult.
A ll program material including gloves will be provided during this FREE event.
Where: The Blue Park House at Marsha P. Johnson State Park
90 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, New York
Cross streets – N 8th and Kent Ave
PLEASE NOTE:

If the program is sold out, but you still wish to attend, we encourage you to walk up and see if space is available.
In the case of inclement weather, the program may be rescheduled or canceled. Please be sure to check your email a few hours before the program starts.

Trivia in the Park! (Marsha P. Johnson State Park)
2024-10-24 18:00 - 19:00
Join us and test your knowledge during our spooky trivia night in the park! Costumes and picnic blankets are encouraged!
Who: All ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
No experience necessary – all skill levels are welcome!
Where: The Park House (blue building with public bathrooms) at Marsha P. Johnson State Park. 90 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
PLEASE NOTE:

Registration is highly recommended for all participants, to secure your space in the program. Please reserve one ticket per individual
If we do not hear from you 10 minutes into the program, we will release your reservation to walk-up participants.
If the program is sold out, but you still wish to attend, we encourage you to walk up and see if space is available.

Fall Festival (MPJ Park)
2024-10-20 12:00 - 16:00
Celebrate the arrival of autumn with games, snacks, pumpkin painting, special performances and more!
Who: All ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: Park House, 90 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Event Schedule:

1 :00 to 1:20 – Puppets in the Park
1 :30 to 2:00 – Guided Bird Walk
2 :00 to 3:00 – Music by Brass Queens
3:00 to 3:20 – Puppets in the Park
3:30pm to 4:00pm – Guided Bird Walk

PLEASE NOTE :

In the case of inclement weather, the program may be rescheduled or canceled. Please be sure to check your email a few hours before the program starts. Our Rain Date is October 27th 12pm – 4pm!

Ocean Allies (MPJ Park)
2024-10-18 16:00 - 17:00
Come join us in beautifying our shoreline! We will look for critters while we remove litter and weeds along the beach!
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*NOTE: This program will involve volunteer trash pick-up at the park!
All materials will be provided.
Who: All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: The Park House (blue building with public bathrooms) at Marsha P. Johnson State Park.
PLEASE NOTE:

Registration is highly recommended for all participants, to secure your space in the program. Please reserve one ticket per individual.
If we do not hear from you 10 minutes into the program, we will release your reservation to walk-up participants.
If the program is sold out, but you still wish to attend, we encourage you to walk up and see if space is available.
In the case of inclement weather, the program may be rescheduled or canceled. Please be sure to check your email a few hours before the program starts.

Art in the Park: Spotted Lanternfly Jewelry (MPJ Park)
2024-09-26 15:00 - 16:30
Had enough of the stomping? Come learn how to repurpose Spotted Lanternflies through making jewelry!
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Who: All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: The Blue Park House at Marsha P. Johnson State Park
90 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, New York
Cross streets – N 8th and Kent Ave
PLEASE NOTE:

Registration is encouraged, but not required! To secure your space in the program, please reserve one ticket per craft.
If the program is sold out, but you still wish to attend, we encourage you to walk up and see if space is available.
In the case of inclement weather, the program may be rescheduled or canceled. Please be sure to check your email a few hours before the program starts.

Puppets at the Park House: A Sturgeon's Life for Me! (MPJ Park)
2024-09-20 15:00 - 18:00
Puppets at the Park presents our newest show, “A Sturgeon’s Life for Me”
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Puppets at the Park House presents “A Sturgeon’s Life for Me!” Follow the journey of a baby sturgeon as he journey’s down the Hudson River meeting friends along the way!
All programs are free and materials are provided.
Who: All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
When: Friday, September 20th beginning at 3 PM, 4 PM, and 5 PM.
Showings will last approximately 20 minutes.
Where: The Blue Park House at Marsha P. Johnson State Park
90 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, New York
Cross streets – N 8th and Kent Ave
PLEASE NOTE:

Registration is recommended but not required to secure your space in the program. Please reserve one ticket per individual.
If the program is sold out, but you still wish to attend, we encourage you to walk up and see if space is available.
In the case of inclement weather, the program may be rescheduled or canceled. Please be sure to check your email a few hours before the program starts.

Plant Pull and Press! (MPJ Park)
2024-09-19 16:00 - 17:00
Join our educators on this guided walk to learn and collect invasive plants in the park. We’ll then press these plants to create art!
Who: Ages 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: Meet at the Park House, blue building to the right of the main Kent Ave entrance of Marsha P. Johnson State Park. 90 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, New York.
All materials will be provided. This program will involve volunteer weeding at the park!
PLEASE NOTE:
* Registration is recommended for all participants to secure your space in the program. Please reserve one ticket per individual, including infants.
* If you are more than 10 minutes late your ticket may be released to walk up participants.
* If the program is sold out, but you still wish to attend, we encourage you to walk up and see if space is available.
* In the case of inclement weather, the program may be rescheduled or canceled. Please be sure to check your email a few hours before the program starts.
