Check out our round up of the newest restaurants, bars, and bakeries that opened their doors in our neighborhoods this month, including a new bakery on the Columbia Street Waterfront, Fogo de Chão’s newest location in Downtown Brooklyn, a Lebanese restaurant in Park Slope, and a new Sicilian restaurant with guest suites upstairs in Boerum Hill. Plus, mark your calendars for more restaurant openings coming in May and later this summer. Laurel Bakery | Columbia Street Waterfront District This new bakery comes from the team behind restaurants Oxalis and Place des Fêtes. Customers will ..read more

Imagine Summer Camp is a summer experience that prioritizes outdoor time and special enrichment for your child. We enjoy museum visits all around the city, planting gardens, playing soccer, participating in drama class and performances, spreading joy throughout communities, and much, much more. Every day and week, we will introduce new activities and new ways of learning. We want our families to join our summer fun and we find new ways of offering activities for parents and siblings every week. Certified teachers and accredited centers will ensure that not only will your child thrive in t ..read more

DUMBO DROP is an annual tradition where thousands of toy elephants parachute down from the skies of Dumbo onto cobblestoned Washington Street – Brooklyn’s most iconic block. Plus, there’s an epic block party with kids activities, restaurant row and more! The DUMBO Drops will take place on Friday, May 31 with elephant drops  ($15-25) at 5 and 7 pm. All proceeds from ticket sales go directly to Dumbo’s Title 1 public schools, PS307 Elementary + The Dock Street Middle School. NEW! You must purchase a viewing ticket to watch the elephants fly! Enjoy the FREE Dumbo Archway Kids Zone ..read more

Brooklyn Bridge Park has announced their 2024 line up for the outdoor season! Family-friendly highlights include the kite festival, a puppet show, Shakespeare comedy, Movies with a View, Wimbledon public viewing, the Met Opera outdoor performance, basketball clinics, kayaking, interactive dance performances and a Hindu lamp ceremony. All upcoming events and activities here. The season formally kicks off with the Sound & Color! Spring Festival on Saturday, May 18 from 11 AM to 5 PM. A celebration of colors, culture, spring, and unity, this event expands the Conservancy’s beloved Kite Festiv ..read more

In DUMBO, a neighborhood known for its artistic vibe and historic architecture, Residence 1R at 51 Jay Street offers a unique living experience that combines the scale and privacy of a townhouse with the conveniences of a high-end condominium. The duplex loft, designed by the acclaimed architecture firm, ODA, has 9 ½ foot ceilings, casement windows, herringbone floors and southern exposure. The kitchen is a focal point of craftsmanship and style, equipped with La Rochelle Gris marble countertops, custom Aster Cucine cabinetry, and a suite of Gaggenau appliances. The seamless flow from the livi ..read more

Go-to Brooklyn parent resources Macaroni KID Brooklyn NW and Brooklyn Bridge Parents have teamed up to bring you some of the best family events for Brooklyn families in May including a kite festival, free carousel rides in Brooklyn Bridge Park, the reopening of Brooklyn’s beaches and more special events as the weather warms. Happy May! 1. Celebrate Jane’s Carousel Day Saturday, May 4 11am-5:50pm | FREE | DUMBO Celebrate Jane’s Carousel Day with free rides and face painting! 2. Spring Fest with Mother’s Day Fun at Atlantic Terminal Plaza Saturday, May 11 | 11am-1pm | FREE | For ages ..read more

Life Time has opened its second club in Brooklyn on Atlantic Avenue in Prospect Heights. The 37,400-square-foot facility features dedicated studios for specific workouts including boxing, yoga and bare, expansive weight training area, recovery lounge with HydroMassage chairs and more as well as dry saunas. The club boasts dedicated spaces for Alpha, GTX, and UltraFit and offers group, mind body and cycle classes, a training floor featuring Life Time’s  Personal Training team and every cardio and strength-based equipment imaginable. Open daily from 5 am to 11 ..read more

Chelsea Piers Field House Brooklyn Summer Camp weeks are nearly sold out. Secure your spot in full-day Gymnastics, Camp Chelsea, and Ninja Camps today for ages 5+. Camp runs June 17 – Aug 30. Already signed up? Add a daily 30-minute swim lesson to your camp day. Learn to swim from our dedicated coaches in a safe, friendly, and fun environment. Can’t wait to see you this Summer at 601 Dean Street in Brooklyn! The post Sign Up for Chelsea Piers Summer Camp Before It’s Sold Out! (sponsored) first appeared on Brooklyn Bridge Parents - News and Events for Brooklyn families ..read more

This summer, STEM Matters NYC is offering a variety of exciting, hands-on, experiential science and STEM programs for students entering grades 1-12 in September 2024. Programs will run in all five boroughs, but Brooklyn-based camps will be located in Downtown Brooklyn, Sunset Park, Coney Island, and Bergen Beach. The application deadline is Wednesday, April 24. Click here to apply today! At UrbanGlass in Downtown Brooklyn, high school students will learn how to make neon signs and stained-glass windows. Younger students will study coral reefs at the New York Aquarium and NYC’s w ..read more

We celebrated Earth Day with our first ever wind energy party on Earth Day, Saturday, April 20, 2024. Kids were be able to build wind turbines and other sculptures from recycled materials, decorate (and eat) their own wind turbine cookies, have fun doing some Earth Day crafts and learn about offshore wind energy coming to Brooklyn. The free event was presented by Community Offshore Wind, a joint venture between RWE and National Grid Ventures to bring local, clean energy to the Northeastern U.S. Their Brooklyn project will power more than 500,000 US households, while generating mo ..read more