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 (sold out). Enjoy the FREE Dumbo Archway Kids Zone + Block Party as always from 3.30 to 6.30 pm, no need to RSVP.
The free block party includes (note: the Drops are not viewable from the free block party):
- FREE KIDS ZONE! 30+ activities for kiddos aged 1-10. Powered by Brooklyn Bridge Parents
- FREE BEDAZZLING EXTRAVAGANZA! Get your crafting on. Powered by Creatively Wild
- TASTE OF DUMBO! Dumbo Restaurant Row in the Archway with Mac & Cheese, Indian street food, sandwiches, chips and guacamole, bubble tea and more
- BEER GARDEN! Run by our friends at The Brooklyn Flea
The Brooklyn Bridge Parents Kids Zone will feature science experiments, gaming truck, face painter, crafts, dance party, balloon twister, Lego building, chess, an epic slide, gymnastics, castle painting and more free kids activities. The Kids Zone will take place in the Archway, on the newly renovated Pearl Street Triangle and surrounding streets from 3.30 to 6.30 pm.
Free Musical performances on the corner of Water and Adams Street
- 4 pm: Hype Dance
- 4.30 pm: Koko Music
- 5.30 pm: Hype Dance
- 6 pm: Koko Music
The DUMBO Drop Kids Zone is supported by:
Bitesize Pediatric Dentistry: We aim to establish a foundation for lifelong oral health in children, emphasizing preventative care and creating positive, fun, and educational visits. We are delighted to be part of the DUMBO community and look forward to meeting you and your family.
Success Academy: Since 2006, Success Academy has created a national model of K12 excellence for children across all demographics. The majority of our 20,000 students are from low-income households and are admitted to our 53 schools through a random public lottery. To date, 100% of our graduates have been accepted to college, many to highly selective institutions. Our distinctive K12 approach produces student outcomes that outpace affluent suburban schools.
NY Kids Club and Preschool: We offer premier children’s programs in Brooklyn, featuring innovative classes, preschool, camps, special events, and more that foster children’s love for learning through fun and dynamic activities. NY Kids Club and Preschool complements this approach with a curriculum focused on early learning, incorporating STEAM, dance, and physical education in a nurturing and stimulating environment. Our exceptional team enhances each lesson with a theatrical touch, ensuring a unique and progressive educational experience that promotes intellectual, physical, and social development, and our teachers bring learning to life each and every day.
Dumbo Drop street closures Friday, May 31 all day
- Parking will be prohibited on many blocks of Dumbo starting at 7am. No parking on Washington Street (Plymouth to Front), Water Street (Adams to Main) and Adams Street (Plymouth to Front).
- Washington Street (Plymouth to Front) will be closed to cars starting at 7am. Please note, we will not be closing Washington Street between Front and York Street as in years past.
- Water Street (Adams to Main) will be closed to cars starting at 10am.
- Front Street (Adams to Pearl) will be closed due to construction. Adams Street (York to Front) will change direction to accommodate vehicles heading from Front Street up to York Street.
Garage access on Water/Adams Street
- The parking garage at 55 Washington (entrance on Adams) and the residential parking garage for tenants of 133 Water Street will be accessible as needed all day. Please note you must exit to York Street via Adams when leaving the garage. Adams Street will have southbound traffic flow from Front to York due to construction.
Getting in and out of DUMBO
- Take public transportation! Or bike or walk out of the neighborhood!
- Getting picked up? Set the location a few blocks from the Dumbo Drop footprint for easier access.
- Heading to the east side of Dumbo (Jay St, Vinegar Hill etc)? Take Plymouth or Prospect.
- Heading to the west side of Dumbo (Empire Stores, Old Fulton etc)? Take York Street, then Front Street to Main and Water
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