Activities, Camps and After School Classes in Brooklyn, NY

What makes this activity unique is its combination of creativity, accessibility, and relaxation. The small group setting allows for personalized instruction, making it easy for beginners to learn and enjoy the process. Jewelry making is not only a creative outlet but also a calming and mindful activity, offering a memorable experience that blends learning, self-expression, and craftsmanship in a welcoming Brooklyn studio.

What makes this activity special is its focus on personalization and mindful creativity. Wire ring making is not only a fun craft but also a relaxing and rewarding experience that encourages self-expression and stress relief. With small group sizes, personal guidance, and the freedom to modify basic designs into something entirely your own, this workshop delivers a memorable and authentic jewelry-making experience in Brooklyn.

Celebrate autumn with a relaxing 2½-hour cruise departing from Chelsea Piers. Take in seasonal scenery from the water, enjoy the crisp fall air, and capture memorable photos along the way. Choose outdoor seating for open-air views or settle into the indoor seating area. Live narration in English adds to the experience, while food and drinks are available for purchase onboard. It’s a wonderful way to spend a fall afternoon with friends, family, or someone special.

On this guided tour in French, discover two beautiful neighborhoods in Brooklyn, anchored on the banks of the East River and cross the Brooklyn Bridge! Our French guides, expatriates in New York for years, are keen to make you spend a friendly moment full of original discoveries!

This 90 minute, one mile walking tour brings you to the sites of Greenpoint's strangest (yet true!) stories, all sourced from independent, in-depth historical research. Look out for a spectral ship, delve into histories of ghost shows and seances, meet New York's original Ghostbuster, investigate a notorious 19th century murder, and more!

Revolutionary Brooklyn: Walk in the footsteps of revolutionaries and patriots as you learn about Brooklyn's pivotal role in the American Revolution. Visit key sites and hear tales of courage and conflict that defined the era. Gilded Age Brooklyn: Experience the grandeur of the late 19th century with a tour of the opulent homes and landmarks of the Gilded Age. Learn about the industrialists and innovators who drove Brooklyn's rapid growth. Architectural Wonders: Home to over 600 pre civil war buildings, discover the architectural gems that helped Brooklyn Heights become NYC's first Historical District. Traveling with a group, or want the walk tailored to you? Reach out to schedule a private tour — your pace, your interests.

From DUMBO to Williamsburg, you can explore Brooklyn with a New Yorker and enjoy a personalized itinerary with sights selected just for you. Ditch the travel guides, decide where to go, what to see, and what to do together with your personal, like-minded host. This tour is the next best thing to exploring with a friend who knows what you like and shows you around the city. Our handpicked hosts are culinary connoisseurs and history buffs, bakers and bankers, students and seniors. Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.

Our tour begins in the Williamsburg neighborhood at Doughnut Plant, one of the best donut shops in Brooklyn. Here we’ll try some of their amazing donuts, featured above. After that, we’ll take a leisurely walk through McCarren Park. We’ll then continue our way to some more amazing donut shops in Greenpoint. We’ll end our tour at one of the oldest and best donut shops in Brooklyn. At each location, we'll sample several different types, flavors and styles of donuts, so come hungry! Just an FYI - the tour does not begin and end at the same location, but public transit is plentiful. Hope to see you soon!

A private walking tour to explore one of the most historic neighborhoods of New York City – Brooklyn Heights with Dumbo and the Brooklyn Bridge. During the Tour, we will enjoy unparalleled views over the Manhattan Skyline and the New York Bay right from the Brooklyn Promenade Park. We will be walking along tree-lined streets with some of the most gorgeous townhomes in the city and we will learn how Brooklyn Heights transformed over the past 200 years. We will have plenty of opportunities for photos and to learn how this area, and the city, has changed throughout the centuries adapting to new challenges. A tour that can be equally enjoyed by first-time and returning visitors as it focuses on hidden gems, fun facts and anecdotes. To close our tour, as we cross the bridge, we will learn what it took to build the first suspension bridge in the world.

Explore the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and Dumbo area on a unique walking tour that combines sightseeing with photography. Enjoy an engaging experience in small groups of up to six, led by a knowledgeable guide and photographer. Capture your adventures with five high-definition, edited photos while discovering fun facts about the neighborhood. Stroll from Jane's Carousel through Dumbo, ending at the breathtaking Brooklyn Bridge, all in about 1 to 1.5 hours. For those wanting more, additional photos can be purchased, and private group options are available for a more personalized experience. - Small group tours for an intimate experience (1-6 participants) - Includes 3 high-definition edited photos and candid shots - Explore Dumbo and Brooklyn Bridge in about 1 to 1.5 hours - Private group option available for up to 6 people with 100 total pictures

Prepare to see astonishing holiday light displays on a visit to Brooklyn’s Dyker Heights neighborhood, which has become world famous for the incredible decorations planned by its competitive residents. See it all for yourself, learn the story behind it, and discover how the tough attitude of one woman has led to a long beautiful tradition. Have your camera ready for this Christmas lights excursion. You will be presented with the top homes and lighting displays in Brooklyn. You will learn about the growth of this holiday phenomenon in the Dyker Heights area, including 2 neighbors who fiercely stake a competing claim. Find out how one of them has put nearly $1 million on the line! Also discover the unwritten codes which are followed religiously by these Brooklyn residents. Take this tour in Brooklyn to view some of the most impressive residential holiday light displays in the world, or simply to soak in a magical Christmas atmosphere! Walking distance: approx. 2 miles / 3 km

Experience the beautiful borough of Brooklyn on this complete cycling tour, visiting over 20 Brooklyn Neighborhoods. This tour includes stops in Fort Green, Prospect Park, Red Hook, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn Bridge Park along the Brooklyn Waterfront and DUMBO with possible stops at local distiller, brewers, and perhaps pie bakers (depending on the group) A tour group run by cycling enthusiasts and locals! No better way to see Brooklyn.

Your tour guide, Marcus, is a lifelong hip-hop fan. The early and mid-90s are still his favorite music era. During the walking tour around Brooklyn, you'll learn about the childhood, life, career, & legacy of Christopher Wallace, aka The Notorious B.I.G. You'll visit some of the childhood places that shaped him, art and locations that honor him today, and a few spots you'll recognize from his lyrics. If you love Biggie's music or are a music lover, this tour is for you! You'll leave knowing more about "Big Poppa" than you did before. As Biggie said, "If you don't know, now you know!"

Discover two of Brooklyn's trendiest neighborhoods: Bushwick and Williamsburg! Our French guides, expatriates in New York for years, are keen to make you spend a friendly moment full of original discoveries!

Book a Brooklyn walking tour with the legendary Johnny Famous aka Scoob Lover and experience Brooklyn hip hop history like never before. As a pioneering dancer who performed alongside Big Daddy Kane and appeared on the iconic track "Where Brooklyn At?" with Biggie Smalls and Tupac, Scoob offers an insider's perspective on Brooklyn's hip hop roots. Born and Bred in BK, you'll hear behind-the-scenes stories, and walk in the footsteps of hip hop giants—making this tour a must for music fans and culture enthusiasts alike.

Dumbo, Brooklyn is known for being one of the most scenic neighborhoods in NYC. During this three-hour tour, you'll not only see the most iconic views of the NYC skyline from its promenade, but also enjoy five dishes from award-winning restaurants. The tour takes you through the brownstone-lined streets of Brooklyn Heights, to the cobblestone streets in Dumbo, and to a local beach with an amazing view of the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges. During the food tour, you'll eat at five locally-owned restaurants that have won awards for best pizza, pancakes, tacos, and hot chocolate. You'll experience what makes New York's food scene unique and learn how the Industrial Revolution kicked off in this one-of-a-kind neighborhood.

Craft your own custom chef's knife in an engaging workshop, learning traditional techniques and creating a personalized tool for your culinary adventures.

Made in Brooklyn Tours® are award-winning walking tours with a Made in Brooklyn theme. They blend Brooklyn's distinguished history with visits to creative people and small businesses makin' it here right now. Shop for unique Made in Brooklyn products. Discover the innovators of Brooklyn's Industrial Revolution. Experience how the Digital Revolution has transformed Brooklyn into a creative community with a unique, sustainable lifestyle. And get a proud Brooklynite's take on how Brooklyn is still makin' it today! • Discover the historic waterfront neighborhood of DUMBO. • Visit creative people and small businesses making it in Brooklyn. • Learn about Brooklyn from someone with real life manufacturing experience. • Explore charming 19th century warehouses and other signs of DUMBO's industrial past. • Be inspired by the innovators of Brooklyn's Industrial Revolution.

Tour Description: Take a tour of the impressive Bushwick Brooklyn Neighborhood - More than 50 multicolored murals transforming a swath of warehouse buildings into a vast outdoor art gallery. Learn from an insider the stories behind the walls which includes works by Danielle Mastrion, Fumero, Giz, Blek le Rat, Dasic, and more. See the best street art in NYC in this artist neighborhood before its too late. Meeting Location: 282 Meserole St. Bushwick Brooklyn 11206

We'll see Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn Bridge Park and the DUMBO warehouse district. After a quick tour of City Hall area, we roll over the Brooklyn Bridge with stops for the perfect photo ops of the gorgeous Wall Street skyline. While there, I'll share historical insights into the twin icons of New York City's East River: the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges. We'll continue on to the charming brownstone streets of Brooklyn. After a stop at the beautiful Promenade, we'll zip through NYC's newest, most innovative and beautiful 85-acre waterfront playground, the Brooklyn Bridge Park (just opened in 2010). There will be stops and photo ops galore in the shabby-chic shipping and warehouse districts of DUMBO, Vinegar Hill and the Brooklyn Navy Yard. You’ll get a peek into the history of Brooklyn’s shipping industry that once thrived on these docks and cobblestone streets.

Treat yourself to a magical experience with our “Christmas Special” group tour in New York! Start with Dumbo, where the breathtaking view of the skyline will dazzle you, before diving into the Christmas enchantment in Dyker Heights. This Brooklyn neighborhood turns into a fairy tale every year, with gigantic houses decorated with thousands of sparkling lights. A magical walk through these impressive illuminations will introduce you to the Christmas spirit at its peak. After a 45-minute subway ride (between Dumbo and Dyker Heights), you will experience an unforgettable evening in the heart of this unique tradition. Get ready to be amazed, and think about covering up to fully enjoy this winter experience!