BCM’s 125th Birthday Weekend

Brooklyn Children’s Museum is turning 125! To celebrate, we’re throwing open our doors for a FREE weekend extravaganza filled with non-stop fun. Dance at our disco party, glide on our outdoor sock-skating rink, create anniversary-themed art, and enjoy surprise giveaways and raffles. Don’t miss your chance to be part of BCM’s biggest birthday party ever!

Programs

Shadow Puppet Theater

Saturday: 10:30 am – 10:45 am, 11:30 am – 11:45 am, 12:30 pm – 12:45 pm

Join talented students from BCM’s After School Program at P.S. 189 as they present original short shadow puppet plays.

BCM Stories: Oral History Project

Saturday: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Tell us your BCM story! Join us at a recording session where you can share your favorite memories, experiences, and hopes for the Museum’s future. Sign up for a ten-minute interview slot as an individual or a family.

Artists of ArtRink

Saturday: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Meet the talented artists behind this year’s ArtRink “We Celebrate” art installation! Visitors can engage with participating artists, take part in hands-on art-making activities, and purchase unique artwork and merchandise – perfect for holiday gifting. Stop by to celebrate creativity and support local artists!

Winter Family Photos

Saturday and Sunday: All day

Celebrate BCM’s 125th anniversary with our special family photo booth! Gather your loved ones and strike a pose with fun, festive backdrops that honor the joy and connection of families. For just $5, you’ll receive a digital keepsake to remember this historic milestone.

125th Postcard Activity

Saturday: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Sunday: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Visit ColorLab to create a meaningful postcard for a friend, family member, or your future self! Postcards are a wonderful way to capture a moment in time. Write your own message or choose from our thoughtful prompts:

My BCM memory is…

Play for me is…

We celebrate by…

Portrait Collage Project

Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Be part of BCM’s 125th birthday celebration! Join award-winning photographer Anderson Zaca to create a community portrait collage. Families will receive a Fujifilm instant photo to take home and contribute to our commemorative birthday mural. This project is made possible through the generous support of Fujifilm.

Dance Through The Decades

Saturday: 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm

Sunday: 11:30 am – 12:15 pm, 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm

Join dance instructor Kadeem Alston-Roman for this exciting and energetic class exploring popular social dances across the decades. From the Twist to the Electric Slide to the Cha Cha Slide, this workshop will get both kids and adults moving and grooving together. All skill levels welcome – join us for the party!