The outdoor event season for families will run from end of April through Halloween, with festivals celebrating music, dance, art, and more, plus block parties and street fairs in our neighborhoods. Check back here as add more kid-friendly outdoor events!
DanceAfrica Bazaar | Fort Greene
Saturday, May 24–Monday, May 26 | See hours below | FREE
DanceAfrica’s bazaar returns, featuring more than 150 vendors from around the world, offering African, Caribbean, and African-American food, crafts, and fashion. Celebrate the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Africa and its diaspora—and see the streets surrounding BAM transformed into a global marketplace.
Bazaar Hours:
Saturday, May 24, 12-10pm
Sunday, May 25, 12-8pm
Monday, May 26, 12-8pm
Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade | Bay Ridge
Monday, May 26 | 11am | FREE
A Brooklyn tradition since 1867, the Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade is considered to be the oldest continuously run Memorial Day parade in a large city in the nation. Veterans, civic groups, schools, and marching bands parade along 3rd Avenue toward the Verrazzano Bridge ending with a service honoring Veterans.
One Love Fest | Prospect Park
Thursday, May 29 | 11am-7pm | FREE | RSVP here
One Love Fest is back for year 4, and I AM CaribBEING and Prospect Park Alliance are bringing the best of Caribbean culture to the Boathouse in Prospect Park. Get ready for live music that’ll keep you moving, dance workshops and performances that are full of flavor. You’ll find Caribbean vendors, makers, and some of the best island food in Brooklyn! It’s fun for all, so come along and let’s vibe together! Come through & celebrate Caribbean vibes like never before.
DUMBO Drop | DUMBO
Friday, May 30 | Drops at 5pm & 7pm | DUMBO Drop Kids Zone 4-7pm | $25/person
The annual DUMBO Drop including the free Brooklyn Bridge Parents Kids Zone will take place on Friday, May 30, from 4 to 7pm. Watch elephants parachute into Dumbo—for a good cause! The event supports DUMBO’s PS 307 and The Dock Street School. Get your tickets for the elephant spectacle here!
The Smith – Street Festival | Boerum Hill & Carroll Gardens
Saturday, May 31 | 10am-6pm | FREE
A fantastic street festival featuring local businesses, bounce attractions for the kids, live music, food trucks and craft vendors. On Smith Street in Brooklyn, between Bergen & Union!
14th Annual Bushwick Collective Block Party | Bushwick
Saturday, May 31 | 10am-6pm | FREE
Live DJ’s, graffiti, street art, food art and more at the annual Bushwick Collective Block Party on Saturday, May 31st from 10 am to 6 pm at 15 Scott Avenue.
PS8’s Annual Paddlewheeler Block Party | Brooklyn Heights
Saturday, May 31 | 12-4pm | FREE
PS8’s Annual Paddlewheeler Block Party is back Saturday, 5/31 with rides, bounce house, arts & crafts, face painting, cotton candy, chess tournament, photo booth, hydrant sprinklers, a DJ Marc Bars dance party from 2-4pm, and more! Ticket details, event partners, and volunteer sign ups to come. Stay tuned for more!
PS 10 Carnival | South Slope
Saturday, May 31 | 12-4pm | $10/person
The PS 110 PTA presents Carnival on Saturday, May 31st, from noon to 4 pm. Admission is $10. No student will be turned away for lack of funds. Enjoy inflatables, face painting, glitter tattoos, balloon animals, crafts, music, games, food, and more!
Springfest at Black Forest | Boerum Hill & Fort Greene
Saturday, May 31 | 1-4pm in Boerum Hill & 6-9pm in Fort Greene | $10/person
We are so excited to host two massive Springfest parties on Saturday May 31th, 1-4pm at the Smith Street location and 6-9pm in Fort Greene. Both Springfest parties will feature beer specials, a live German Oompah band and a mug holding contest with prizes. On Smith Street our block will be closed for traffic, we’ll have seating and live music in the street as part of the Smith Street festival! In Fort Greene most seating and the band will be indoors, with some limited outdoor sidewalk seating available on a first come basis. To reserve a spot for the parties, we offer tickets for $10. Additionally a 3hr unlimited beer package ($50/person) can be added during checkout. Beer Package will be $60 at the door. Don your finest pair of Lederhosen, gather your friends, and come celebrate the time-honored Bavarian tradition of drinking great beer from giant glasses in the company of your favorite people!
31st Annual Fun on 5th | Bay Ridge
Sunday, June 1 | 10am-6pm | FREE
Get ready for a day of shopping, live music, amusement rides, delicious food, and community fun right here on 5th Avenue!
The Brooklyn Greek Festival | Brooklyn Heights
Monday, June 2–Sunday, June 8 | See hours below | FREE
The Greek Orthodox Cathedral is hosting its annual Greek street fair from Monday, June 2 to Sunday, June 8, 2025 on car-free Schermerhorn Street. There will be traditional food, dancing, live music, kids activities and much more. Live music Thursday and Sunday, DJ on Friday and Saturday. Hours: Monday to Thursday 11 am to 9 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am to 11 pm and Sunday 12 to 8 pm.
14th Annual Photoville Festival | Brooklyn Bridge Park & beyond
Saturday, June 7–Sunday, June 22 | Opening Weekend in Emily Warren Roebling Plaza: Saturday, June 7 & Sunday, June 8 | FREE
The 14th Annual Photoville Festival returns to New York City from June 7–22, 2025, with over 80 free outdoor photo exhibitions across all five boroughs. Centered in Brooklyn Bridge Park, the festival celebrates global visual storytelling that highlights human connection, resilience, and diverse perspectives. The Opening Weekend Community Celebration, held June 7–8, will feature special programs, including an opening night event with Catchlight and the Chris Hondros Fund. Learn more here!
Knickerbocker Puerto Rican Parade | Bushwick
Sunday, June 8 | 3pm | FREE
Join the vibrant celebration of Puerto Rican culture at the Knickerbocker Puerto Rican Parade in Bushwick! Kicking off at 3pm on Sunday, June 8 at 3 PM, the parade marches down Knickerbocker Avenue.
Fort Hamilton Bicentennial | Bay Ridge
Friday, June 13 | Doors at 4:30pm | Show at 6pm | FREE and open to all | Registration required
Celebrate two centuries of Fort Hamilton with the Fort Hamilton Bicentennial on Saturday, June 13, 2025, in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. This milestone event kicks off at 4:30pm with a lively concert and fireworks show at the historic Fort Hamilton Army Base. Enjoy live music, a variety of food trucks, and breathtaking views from the bluff overlooking the Verrazano Bridge. The evening culminates with a spectacular fireworks display, honoring the fort’s 200-year legacy in New York City’s defense history.
Lebanese Festival at Our Lady of Lebanon Cathedral | Brooklyn Heights
Friday, June 13 & Saturday, June 14 @ 12-10pm | Sunday, June 15 @ 11am-5pm
Get ready for a weekend full of Lebanese culture, music, and delicious food! Join us at Our Lady of Lebanon Cathedral for the Lebanese Festival 2025. Enjoy authentic Lebanese food, delicious desserts, DJ & Dabke performances, bar & hookah, and so much more!
Brooklyn Pride Multicultural Festival | Park Slope
Brooklyn Pride | Saturday, June 14 | FREE
Youth Pride | Saturday, June 21 | FREE
The annual Brooklyn Pride Multicultural Festival takes over Union Street to 9th Street on 5th Avenue every June. The Main Stage at J.J. Byrne Playground is the vibrant heart of Brooklyn Pride’s festival, where talent takes center stage and resonates in every note and performance. And save the date for Youth Pride on Saturday, June 21: a day of celebration, love, and unity, offering a safe space for all young people to express themselves, connect with others, and show their pride. Get ready for live music, performances, art, and more! More details for both dates coming soon!
Make Music New York | Various Locations
Saturday, June 21 | FREE
Make Music New York is a city-wide music festival on the summer solstice with live performances taking place throughout our neighborhoods in Brooklyn. Stay tuned for more information and outdoor locations!
The 43nd Annual Mermaid Parade | Coney Island
Saturday, June 21 | 1pm | FREE
Dive into summer with the 43rd Annual Mermaid Parade, a dazzling celebration of art, creativity, and seaside whimsy at Coney Island! Join thousands of costumed marchers, mermaids, mermen, and sea creatures of all kinds as they parade down Surf Avenue in a vibrant, irreverent tribute to New York’s beachside spirit.
We Outside! A BK Juneteenth at The Plaza at 300 Ashland | Downtown Brooklyn
Saturday, June 21 | 12-8pm | FREE
651 ARTS presents its annual We Outside! A BK Juneteenth, a commemoration of African-American emancipation featuring a day of performances and activities.
118th Annual Brooklyn American Independence Day Parade | Sunset Park
Sunday, June 29 | 11:30am
Organized by the Long Island Assembly #703 of the Knights of Columbus, this historic parade is the oldest continuous Independence Day march in New York City. There will be a mass a 10am at the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help at 526 59th Street, and the parade will kick off at 11:30am, starting at 59th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues, and proceeding northbound on 5th Avenue toward 43rd Street.
Stoop Set Friends & Family Day | Bed Stuy
Saturday, August 16 | 12-7pm
This Bed Stuy block party takes over Hancock Street between Marcy & Tompkins Avenues. Save the date for a day filled with double dutch, hopscotch, games and dancing, with a marching band, DJ sets, and more! See a sneak peek of last year’s fun here and here!
Atlantic Antic | Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn Heights & Downtown Brooklyn
Sunday, October 5 | 12-6pm | FREE
A Brooklyn institution, The Annual Atlantic Antic™, produced by the Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation, is the oldest and largest street festival in Brooklyn and a joyful experience, looked forward to by residents of Brooklyn and beyond each year. Strolling the avenue from Fourth to the Waterfront on a lovely fall day, is a celebration of ethnic tastings, fine arts and crafts from around the world, non-stop music and entertainment, and just pure fun. You’re likely to meet up with old friends or perhaps make new ones. You’ll want to spend the day, as there is just so much to see and do! Some of the highlights you are likely to enjoy include a kids’ block with pony rides, bounce houses, face painting and circus performers; tastings from the many diverse Atlantic Avenue restaurants; and offerings from the Avenue’s fashion, craft, home and other shops that make Atlantic Avenue so special. All this combined with the display of a multitude of vendors with quality crafts, fashion and more from around the world and delicacies to satisfy every palate.
Harvest Festival | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Saturday, October 18 | 11am-3pm | FREE
Join us this fall as we celebrate the changing of the seasons at the Brooklyn Bridge Park’s annual Harvest Festival! Don’t miss our kick-off procession, arts and crafts, storytelling, lawn games and more—including our signature pumpkin patch. Check back here for further event details and schedule!
Updated: May 22, 2025. Main photo: Spring Fling on car-free Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights.
