

RELATED: NYC's Best Playgrounds: 20 Parks Worthy of a Subway Schlep Stroll through the Brooklyn Flea under the historic Manhattan Bridge Archway for yummy eats, neat finds, and even better people-watching. Pull up a seat and a box of cookies or mini cupcakes at One Girl Cookies while you people watch.Ģ9. Have scrumptious pancakes and egg toast at AlMar (cash only!).Ģ8. Make a visit to the Ample Hills Creamery a priority.Ģ7. Chow down on some of Brooklyn's best pizza at newcomer Love & Dough, Juliana's, or tourist-magnet Grimaldi's (if you feel like standing in line).Ģ6.

Explore the Pier 2 Uplands with its sprayground, sprawling lawns, and lovely landscaping. If you haven't found what you are looking for, check out the robust calendar of events at Brooklyn Bridge Park. Kids will dig the annual Photoville exhibits displayed around the 'hood.Ģ3. Photoville exhibits pop up all over Dumbo. Look up at the subway trains as they rumble by directly overhead on the Manhattan Bridge. Rent Citi Bikes by the hour with the big kids to zoom through the park and into another nabe like Red Hook or Williamsburg.Ģ1. Find the seasonal roller skating rink and kayaking at Pier 4.Ģ0. Skate into summer at the roller rink at Pier 2. RELATED: The 25 Best Spraygrounds and Sprinklers For NYC Kids Ring in the winter solstice with the annual Make Music New York event. Walk the entire mile-long waterfront from Dumbo to the Pier 6 playground haven.ġ8. Bring tots to the hidden, and thus quieter, Pier 1 Playground.ġ7. The Pier 1 Playground is less traveled than other BBP playgrounds. Photo by Alexa Hoyerġ6.

Explore the less crowded John Street portion of the waterfront path for spectacular views of both bridges.
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Indulge your budding ecologist through Brooklyn Bridge Park's FREE seining sessions.ġ5. Celebrate fall at Brooklyn Bridge Park's annual Harvest Festival.ġ4. Partake in some family outdoor rock climbing at the seasonal The Cliffs at Dumbo.ġ3. The Cliffs at Dumbo opened in spring 2016 and was an immediate hit. RELATED: Brooklyn Bridge Park: 35 Top Things to Do With Kids Spend an afternoon butterfly watching at Brooklyn Bridge Park-binoculars and a handy guide round out the experience. Hop on an NYC Ferry to explore the waterfront neighborhoods nearby.ġ1. Visit the Main Street Playground for a romp before heading to Melt for the best ice cream sandwich this side of the East River.ġ0. Play pirate at the Main Street Playground. Join the Dumbo Halloween parade that marches to the Archway and then trick-or-treat at local shops. Watch the pups rumble in the dog park at Adams and Plymouth Streets.Ĩ. Join the masses for a glorious walk-or bike with confident riders-over the famed Brooklyn Bridge.ħ.
