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

We had so much fun celebrating Earth Day with families at our Seaport Kids x Earth Day event on Saturday, April 20 with free kids activities. We learned, built, crafted, played, planted, laughed and experienced some Earth Day magic! Thank you Seaport NYC and Mommy Poppins for co-hosting! We will be back there on Saturday, July 6 for our Seaport Kids Music Fest! Photos: Mike Szpot The post So much fun at our Earth Day celebration at the Seaport 4/20 first appeared on Brooklyn Bridge Parents - News and Events for Brooklyn families ..read more

Mother’s Day is coming up on Sunday, May 12. Check out our guide to neighborhood restaurants in DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights, BoCoCa, Fort Greene, Prospect Heights and beyond that will be serving brunch on Mom’s special day! Listings include hours when brunch will be served and links to make reservations, if accepted. BoCoCa Café Luluc | Open 9am-10pm daily This casual neighborhood French eatery with garden seating serves brunch staples like eggs benedict, french toast, and pancakes. Cash only! Note: Café Luluc only accepts walk-ins, but they are open at 9am daily. Gersi | 10am-4pm Gersi’s brunch m ..read more

Join Bending Tree Education as we dive into fun, useful, and practical programming this summer! This season Bending Tree is offering everything from personal essay, and statement writing for college, to workshops. We will be learning about ecology in science fiction, structuring stories, and the uses of fairy tales. Whether your student is just beginning to read, or preparing for college, Bending Tree Education is prepared to tutor students at all levels and ages to hone their skills of writing and reading comprehension. Bending ..read more

PM Pediatric Urgent Care in Cobble Hill has announced that they will be closing on Sunday, May 19 after over 10 years at 240 Atlantic Avenue. Check out our overview of alternative urgent care options for kids in our neighborhoods, including dedicated pediatric emergency rooms, inpatient pediatric units, and services for all types of urgent care needs, from X-rays to stitches to treatments for colds and other common illnesses. If your child needs emergency care, keep in mind that the co-pay at an urgent care clinic will typically be much less than a visit to the emergency room depending on your ..read more