This week is jam-packed summer family fun, with a lineup of outdoor movies, nature programs and storytimes in local parks, outdoor live music and dance parties, and so much more! Highlights this week include Summer Stroll in Bay Ridge, the HealthJox Festival in Brooklyn Bridge Park, STooPS Summer Festival in Bed-Suy, Jazz by the Water on Governors Island, and Kingsland Wildflower Festival in Greenpoint.
MONDAY
Movies @ the Library: Shark Week at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Monday, July 21 | 10:30am-4:30pm | For teens
Join for a Shark Week marathon! We will play Bingo while watching Jaws, marking out quotes as we go along!
- 10:30am | Jaws (1975) with Bingo!
- 1pm | Jaws 2 (1978)
- 3pm | The Meg (2018)
Free Admission Days @ Pier 2 Roller Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
The Pier 2 Roller Rink in Brooklyn Bridge Park offers free admission hours on Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays. Roller skate with amazing views of the Brooklyn Bridge and lower Manhattan! Skate rental is $8 per person.
Kids Explore: Tie-Dye Upcycle at Sunset Park Library | Sunset Park
Monday, July 21 | 4:00-4:45pm
Join us for an acitvity that makes simple tie-dye patterns using coffee filters. All about colors.
Lego Robotics at Adams Street Library | DUMBO
Mondays | 4-5pm | Ages 9-17 | Registration required
Learn to use advanced LEGO robotics sets while exploring STEM concepts and making new friends. Registration required!
TUESDAY
Indoor Picnic Storytime at Wise Wonder | Park Slope
Tuesday, July 22 | 12:00-12:30pm | 18 months – 3 years
Welcome to Picnic Storytime at Wise Wonder Park Slope! Join us for a fun-filled time of stories and snacks in our indoor reading garden.This event is perfect for book lovers from 18 months to 3 years old. Bring your lunch (no nuts please) or a snack.
Summer Lunchtime Jazz Concerts in Columbus Park: Stanley Banks & Friends | Downtown Brooklyn
Tuesday, July 22 | 12:00-1:30pm
Enjoy your lunch outdoors with some of jazz’s most celebrated local musicians! This week, join for Stanley Banks, a legendary bassist who got his start in Brooklyn clubs.
Grown-Up and Me Yoga at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Tuesday, July 22 | 3:30-4:30pm | Ages 2-7
Join for a meditative Grown-Up and Me Yoga class! Both kids and grown-ups alike will enjoy this calming yoga class led by a professional yoga teacher. For children ages 2-7 and their grown-ups.
Tutu School Ballet Bookclub | DUMBO
Tuesday, July 22 | 4:00-4:45pm | Register here
Introducing our Ballet Bookclub! Join us for a FREE story time event, where we’ll read, dance and craft! Open to members and non-members.
Jack and Friends Summer Concert Series: Sunny Songsters at Park Slope Library | Park Slope
Tuesday, July 22 | 4:00-4:45pm | Registration opens 24 hours in advance
We are continuing our Jack and Friends Summer concert series with Sunny Songsters, who bring children on an exciting musical voyage filled with instruments, scarves, bubbles, activity-based music and puppet-play.
Book Adventures: Shark Week at Adams Street Library | DUMBO
Tuesday, July 22 | 4-5pm
Take a BITE out of story time and celebrate Shark Week with a friendly shark librarian and a shark-related craft. It’ll be totally JAWS-ome!
Tween Time: Funky Slime! at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Tuesday, July 22 | 4-5pm
Are you between the ages of 9-13 and want to do something fun? Come to the Brooklyn Heights Library to hang out, listen to music, make friends, and make some funky slime with us! Snacks will be provided!
New Mom Meet Up at Fontainhas | DUMBO
Tuesdays | 4:30-6:00pm
Bring your baby to Fontainhas for some cozy chai and hangs with other new moms. Hosted every week by the new mom pop-up POST.
Sunset Volunteer Series | Prospect Park
Tuesday, July 22 | 5-7pm | Ages 14+ | Register here
Volunteers will help with invasive plant removal, litter pickup and mulching. Please note that start and end times for Sunset Series vary depending on the sunset.
Youth Basketball Clinics with King Hoops | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Tuesdays in June & July | 5-7pm | Ages 4-17 | Register here
Kids ages 4-17 can join Brooklyn Bridge Park for free basketball clinics led by KING Hoops! Learn basketball basics as head coaches lead participants through drills and games. The first hour (5-6pm) will be for beginner players who are brand new to the sport. The second hour (6-7pm) will be for advanced beginners to intermediate players. Advanced registration and waivers are required, although walk-up registrations can be accommodated as space allows. Registration is by-the-week.
Bedtime Storytime at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Tuesday, July 22 | 6:30-6:30pm | Ages 0-5
Come wind down for bedtime with an evening of stories and songs! Feel free to wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal or blanket. For families with kids ages 0-5. No registration required.
Waterfront Walks | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Tuesday, July 22 | 6:30-8:00pm | Register here
Join our docents for a free walking tour to learn about the history of the Brooklyn waterfront, Brooklyn Bridge Park’s sustainable design and ecology, and how the Park came to life! Tours last roughly 60-90 minutes, and start from the entrance of Pier 1 and finish near Pier 3.
NIA Free Summer Concerts: Rhapsody Players | Bay Ridge
Tuesday, July 22 | 7–8pm
Free Summer Concerts return to Shore Park Shore Rd & 79th St in Bay Ridge every Tuesday in July and August, with the main band starting at 7pm and an opening act from School of Rock at 6pm! Join on July 22 for Motown, soul, & rock from the ’60s–’80s. Check NIA’s Instagram and website for rain date announcements.
WEDNESDAY
Storytime at Cadman Plaza Park | Brooklyn Heights
Wednesday, July 23 | 10:30-11:00am
Join us for Outdoor Storytime at Cadman Park. We will be singing songs and reading stories on the grass right next to the Juneteenth Grove. For all ages and their grownups. No registration required.
Teen Service Series: Green Prospect Park | Prospect Park
Wednesday, July 23 | 11am-1pm | For teens | Register here
Help remove invasive plants, maintain woodland trails and other forest restoration work to help Prospect Park thrive. All tools are provided + no experience is necessary. Earn service hours while helping to maintain the park!
Wednesday Wonders at Abolitionist Place | Downtown Brooklyn
Wednesday, July 23 | 1:30-2:30pm
For kids and families, Abolitionist Place becomes a giant playroom every Wednesday afternoon this summer! On July 23, join for Twirls and Swirls: Hula Hooping with RollerBoogie!
Free Admission at New York Aquarium | Coney Island
Wednesdays | 3-6pm | Reserve tickets here; free tickets are made available at 3pm the Monday before
Take advantage of free admission hours at the New York Aquarium in Coney Island, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. Note that advance timed tickets are required; the Wednesday Afternoon Ticket Store will open on Monday at 3:00 pm for that Wednesday’s reservations. Do not come to the aquarium without a reserved ticket! There’s a maximum of 4 tickets per order.
Music Shaker Craft at McCarren Park | Williamsburg
Wednesday, July 23 | 3:30pm | Ages 0-5
Come along with the JCC Brooklyn North Williamsburg for summer full of FREE fun activities for the kids! Join to make a music shaker at McCarren Park. Entrance on Bedford Avenue across from Automotive High School.
Outdoor Art-Making with BkM Teens at Brooklyn Museum | Prospect Heights
Wednesday, July 23 | 3:30-5:30pm
Drop by our outdoor plaza this summer to join our teen Museum Apprentices in an art-making activity. Each project will be inspired by works in the collection. Free and open to the public. Supplies are limited; first come, first served. Rain location: Education Center, 1st Floor.
Movies @ the Library: Shark Week at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Wednesday, July 23 | 3:30-6:00pm | For teens
We will screen the 1975 version of Steven Spielberg’s movie: Jaws . . . AND we have Jaws bingo (for prizes) we will play along with the movie!
Teen Time: Watercolors at Sunset Park Library | Sunset Park
Wednesday, July 23 | 4-5pm | For teens
Come paint and draw with watercolors and watercolor pencils! All materials will be provided.
Teens DIY: Vision Board & Zines at Greenpoint Library | Greenpoint
Wednesday, July 23 | 4:00-5:30pm | Ages 13+
Teens, join us in the Teen Zone to make zines focusing on self care and create vision boards!
68th Precinct Police Commissioner’s Day of Play | Bay Ridge
Wednesdays | 4-7pm
Join every Wednesday to participate in the Police Commissioner’s Day of Play! We will be at Shore Road Park (Shore Road and 79th Street) from 4-7pm every week. Activities include basketball, football, hula hoops, board games, and more.
Free Kayaking at Pier 4 Beach | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Wednesdays | 5-7pm | Register here in advance!
Brooklyn Bridge Park’s free kayaking program runs on Wednesday and Thursday evenings (5-7pm), Saturdays (10am-4pm) with Family Days on Sundays (12-2:30pm) through August. All levels are welcome including first-time kayakers — life vests and all equipment provided, as well as instruction. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present. Advance registration is required; make a reservation here. Do not walk-up without a reservation, as they will likely not be able to accommodate you!
Típico P’al Pueblo at Domino Square | Williamsburg
Wednesday, July 23 | 5-9pm | RSVP here
Típico P’al Pueblo honors Dominican community through a night of live music, dancing, singing, performances and food.
Cobble Hill Music in the Park: Taylor Crawford | Cobble Hill
Wednesday, July 23 (Rescheduled from July 8) | 6-7pm | RSVP here
Cobble Hill Park will once again bring free, live music to the neighborhood on Tuesday evenings in July. Join for indie anthems on Wednesday, July 23.
Bare Feet Downtown Brooklyn: Hustle! with Jeff Selby and silent h | Downtown Brooklyn
Wednesday, July 23 | 6-8pm
Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi returns to Downtown Brooklyn on Wednesday evenings this July. Seasoned pros and first-time dancers are all welcome to join on The Plaza’s dance floor for fun and exciting moves. On July 23, join for Jeff Selby, with soundtrack by silent h.
Outdoor Movie: Waitress | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Wednesday, July 24 | Lawn opens at 6pm; movie at sunset | PG-13
Celebrate the return of Pluto TV Movies with a View. This season, our films feature movies by and starring leading women with the theme of “Women In Hollywood”. On July 24, join for Waitress (PG-13, 2007, 104 minutes), starring acclaimed actress, Brooklynite, and member of Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy’s Board Keri Russell.
THURSDAY
Tot Time at Marsha P. Johnson State Park | Williamsburg
Thursdays | 10-11am | Ages 5 and under | RSVP here
This nature program for ages 5 and under in Marsha P. Johnson State Park is FREE! Supplies are provided on a first come, first serve basis.
Prospect Park Stroller Walk | Prospect Park
Thursdays | 10am-12pm | RSVP here
Calling all parents and caregivers with children! Join a Prospect Park Alliance Naturalist at the Prospect Park Audubon Center for a leisurely stroll along Prospect Park’s waterways. This walk leaves promptly at 10am from the Prospect Park Audubon Center.
Summer Spruce Up | Prospect Park
Thursday, July 24 | 10am-1pm | For teens and adults | RSVP here
Volunteers will assist in tasks such as invasive plant removal, trail maintenance, litter pick up, and other landscaping needs. The group meets at a different location every week. If you RSVP, you will receive a reminder email with the meeting location.
Lavender Blues at Storytime in the Park | Fort Greene Park
Thursdays | 11:00-11:45am
This storytime will feature special guest Lavender Blues! This program will be located at the bottom of the monument stairs in Fort Greene Park’s northwest corner.
Nature Exploration: Lake Appreciation | Prospect Park
Thursday, July 24 | 12-4pm
Join for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center. Programs include pond water sampling, a close-up encounter with water-dwelling creatures like turtles and fish, and a nature walk along Brooklyn’s only lake.
Community Access Thursdays at Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Crown Heights
Thursdays | 2-5pm | Reserve here
Explore some of the museum’s most-loved exhibits, including toddler-favorite Totally Tots, the miniature shops of World Brooklyn, our NEST kids’ climber, and more. Then check out ColorLab, the family art studio located on the 2nd floor of the Museum, where artists of all ages can explore, make, and celebrate art. It’s recommended that you reserve your tickets in advance online. Walk-ins always welcome.
Music and Movement with Tkiya at Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Crown Heights
Thursday, July 24 | 3:00-3:45pm | Free during Community Access Thursdays
Get ready to sing, dance, and explore Jewish culture with Tkiya! This lively music and movement class brings stories to life through original songs, puppets, and interactive activities that get everyone moving.
Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Thursdays | 3-5pm
Visit the Environmental Education Center for Open Hours. Open Hours offer the opportunity for self-led investigation with guidance by expert educators to reveal the hidden stories found within and around Brooklyn Bridge Park. Explore our critter and fish tanks, a 10′ model of the Park, and enjoy custom arts, crafts, and reading materials which rotate on a monthly basis.
Summer Movie: Hercules at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Thursday, July 24 | 3:30pm | Ages 5+
After School Movie at Brooklyn Heights Library! For kids ages 5 and up. This week’s movie: Hercules (1997), rated G. Run time: 1 hour and 31 minutes. No registration required; attendance limited by room capacity.
Summer Sounds with Art Lillard’s On Time Trio at Clinton Hill Library | Clinton Hill
Thursday, July 24 | 4-5pm
This will be an indoor concert held on the main floor of the library. The band draws its influence from traditional swing and jazz as well as American popular standards and Latin styles. All are welcome!
Comic Book Club at Adams Street Library | DUMBO
Thursdays | 4:30-5:30pm | Grades 4-12 | Register here
Like comics, graphic novels, and/or manga? Explore the materials, process, and styles of comics as you create your own!
Live at the Archway: Sug Daniels & Jenn MackSoud | DUMBO
Thursday, July 24 | Doors at 5pm | Music 6:00-7:30pm
Live at the Archway returns this summer with seven weeks of free Thursday evening concerts and paired with visual arts programming beneath the Manhattan Bridge Archway in DUMBO. On Stage will be Sug Daniels. On the Art Wall will be Jenn MackSoud.
Free Kayaking at Pier 4 Beach | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Thursdays | 5-7pm | Register here in advance!
All levels are welcome including first-time kayakers — life vests and all equipment provided, as well as instruction. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present. Advance registration is required; make a reservation here. Do not walk-up without a reservation, as they will likely not be able to accommodate you!
Midsummer Nights at Brooklyn Conservatory of Music | Park Slope
Thursday, July 24 | 6:30pm
For the fifth year running, the Midsummer Nights series is bringing four evenings of free music to BKCM’s front stoop. Curated by acclaimed jazz singer-songwriter, NPR Tiny Desk artist and former BKCM Jazz Leadership Fellow Melanie Charles, this year’s Midsummer Nights lineup is a who’s-who of diverse rising artists who are revitalizing jazz – and knocking down genre boundaries. On July 24, Linda Epo takes the stage.
Summer Music Series at Bushwick Inlet Park: George Gray Jazz Coalition | Williamsburg
Thursday, July 24 | 6:30pm
Join for the fifth annual music series on the waterfront of 86 Kent Avenue, Thursdays evenings in July at 6:30pm. All concerts are free! All musical artists are presented by El Puente/CADRE and the Jazz Foundation of America.
Backyard Movie: Notting Hill at Charlotte Patisserie | Greenpoint
Thursday, July 24 | 7pm | PG-13
Join us in the garden for cozy summer evenings, classic films, and your favorite treats under the stars. Thursdays at 7 pm. Enjoy drinks, desserts, and a touch of magic!
FRIDAY
NIA Mommy & Me Summer Series: Mommy & Me Yoga | Prospect Park
Fridays, 9:30am | July 25 and August 1 & 8 | Ages 0-4
This 4-week Mommy & Me summer series is for mom and little ones ages 0-4. Join for Mommy & Me yoga, and end with a picnic! All events are free and they’ll also be giveaways!
Family Fridays at City League Coffee | Bay Ridge
Fridays | 9:30-10:30am
Every Friday, City League Coffee invites parents, grandparents, siblings, caregivers and their little ones to join us for a fun-filled exciting hour. Each week is designed to feature a different activity that fosters a sense of togetherness between neighbors.
Sensory Garden Hour at Greenpoint Library | Greenpoint
Friday, July 25 | 10:30-11:30am | Ages 0-5
Join us at the Greenpoint Library for kids’ time in our rooftop garden! We will do a very short garden-themed storytime, and then spend time together in the garden. The garden offers many sensory experiences for young kiddos, and we will set up some fun activities as well. No registration required.
Movie: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Friday, July 25 | 10:30am-12:25pm
Join for a matinee movie at the Brooklyn Heights Library! This week features Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, 1981 rated PG.
Filarakia Greek Playground Launch Event | Bay Ridge
Friday, July 25 | 11am-2pm | Ages 6 months – 10 years | RSVP here and get a free gift at the door!
Nature Exploration: Lake Appreciation | Prospect Park
Friday, July 25 | 12-3pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance for these free nature programs:
- Pond water sampling | 12-3 pm | Did you know that an entire community of living insects, plants and animals makes the Lullwater their home? Get a closer view with one of our Naturalists.
- Let’s go to the Zoo! | 2-3 pm | Join us for an exciting trip to the Prospect Park Zoo, where we’ll explore a world of amazing animals. Along the way, we’ll learn fun facts, watch animals in action, and maybe even observe an animal feeding or two.
Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Fridays | 3-5pm
Visit the Environmental Education Center for Open Hours. Open Hours offer the opportunity for self-led investigation with guidance by expert educators to reveal the hidden stories found within and around Brooklyn Bridge Park. Explore our critter and fish tanks, a 10′ model of the Park, and enjoy custom arts, crafts, and reading materials which rotate on a monthly basis.
Summer Family Movie Night: Vivo at Park Slope Library | Park Slope
Friday, July 25 | 3:30-5:30pm | Registration opens 24 hours in advance
Welcome to the Park Slope Library! Come and join us as we watch the second summer family movie: Vivo! Rated PG, 99 minute runtime.
Free Admission Days @ Pier 2 Roller Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
The Pier 2 Roller Rink in Brooklyn Bridge Park offers free admission hours on Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays. Roller skate with amazing views of the Brooklyn Bridge and lower Manhattan! Skate rental is $8 per person.
Carnivorous Plants: A Botanical Exploration at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Friday, July 25 | 4-5pm | Ages 5-12
Learn about the wide world of carnivorous plants and interact with actual specimens from a number of different species. No registration required.
Free Friends’ Fest at Jackie Robinson Playground | Bed-Stuy
Fridays | 5-7pm
The Friends of Jackie Robinson Park Playground presents Free Friends’ Fest, a mini-festival with art activities, performances, double dutch, line dancing, fresh produce, and more in the park.
Sounds at Sunset: Brooklyn Americana | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Friday, July 25 | 6-9pm
On July 25, Brooklyn Americana Music Festival presents live music by three artists including Lauren Housley & The Northern Cowboys, Jan Bell & The Maybelles, Rams Montero & Tiger Orchid.
Summer Stroll | Bay Ridge
Friday, July 25 | 6-10pm | 68th Street to 82nd Street
Summer Stroll on Third Avenue is Bay Ridge’s beloved summer street festival, turning stretches of Third Avenue into a lively, car-free pedestrian plaza on select Friday evenings. Enjoy outdoor dining, live music, local shopping, and family-friendly activities.
Outdoor Movie: Wicked Sing Along & Fireworks at Maimonides Park Stadium | Coney Island
Head to Maimonides Park for a Wicked Sing Along screening (rated PG). Following the movie, you’ll also be able to enjoy the Friday Night Coney Island Fireworks. Gates will open at7pm with the movie starting around dusk. Bring a blanket with you and watch from the field here at Maimonides Park. Concessions will be available for purchase.
Insect Light Trapping | Governors Island
Friday, July 25 | 7:30-9:30pm | Register here
Light trapping is an effective way to learn about and identify insects that are not as active during the day. By using ultraviolet light in a non-lit area, we will be able to attract night-flying insects, including moths and beetles, to a lightweight sheet, where we can observe specimens and collect data using the iNaturalist app.
Friday Night Fireworks | Coney Island
Fridays | 9:45pm
Join us every Friday night from June 20th until August 29th for a spectacular show that lights up the Coney Island skyline.
SATURDAY
Free Children’s Events at Dekalb Market Hall | Downtown Brooklyn
Saturdays | 10am-12pm
Come downstairs for weekly complimentary entertainment for your little ones to enjoy. There will be balloon twisting, magic shows, face painting, circus performers, and more. Located in front of Osteria and Showroom Bakehouse.
Green Team | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Saturday, July 26 | 10am-12pm | Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult | Register here
Green Team volunteers complete tasks such as weeding, planting and mulching. Volunteers of all ages are welcome (under 16’s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian) and no volunteer orientation is required. No gardening experience is necessary; we provide all the instructions and tools needed for a rewarding experience!
Morning Music Showcase at Naval Cemetery Landscape | Williamsburg
Saturday, July 26 | 10am-12pm
Join us for a morning of music on the boardwalk at our memorial meadow and native plant, pollinator and bird habitat.
Nature Exploration: Lake Appreciation | Prospect Park
Saturday, July 26 | 10am-1pm
Join for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center. Programs include pond water sampling, a close-up encounter with water-dwelling creatures like turtles and fish, and a nature walk along Brooklyn’s only lake.
Free Kayaking at Pier 4 Beach | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Saturdays | 10am-4pm | Register here in advance!
All levels are welcome including first-time kayakers — life vests and all equipment provided, as well as instruction. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present. Advance registration is required; make a reservation here. Do not walk-up without a reservation, as they will likely not be able to accommodate you!
Book Making at McCarren Park | Williamsburg
Saturday, July 26 | 11:00-11:45am | Ages 0-5
Come along with the JCC Brooklyn North Williamsburg for summer full of FREE fun activities for the kids! Join for book making at McCarren Park! Entrance on Bedford Avenue across from Automotive High School.
NIA Family Fun Day at Shore Road Park | Bay Ridge
Saturday, July 26 | 11am-2pm
Join for a day of family fun at 79th Street & Shore Road Park. There will be music, face painting, games, and much more! Rain date is Sunday, July 27, 11am-2pm.
HealthJox Festival | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Saturday, July 26 | 11:30am-4:30pm | RSVP here
Come out for a day full of fitness, wellness, and fun at our 8th annual HealthJox Festival! Get ready to break a sweat with exciting workout sessions, and health workshops.
Pop-Up Audubon I at the Peninsula | Prospect Park
Saturdays | 12-4pm
Join us by the Peninsula as we learn about Prospect Park’s watercourse by examining our underwater visitors with magnifying glasses. Activities will include Play & Go activity packs, Pond Water Discovery, and a nature walk.
Pop-Up Audubon II at Dog Beach | Prospect Park
Saturdays | 12-4pm
Join us by the dog beach as we learn about Prospect Park’s watercourse by examining our underwater visitors with magnifying glasses. Activities will include Play & Go activity packs, Pond Water Discovery, and a nature walk.
Vanderbilt Open Streets | Prospect Heights
Saturdays | 12-10pm
Vanderbilt Open Streets offers free programs for the whole family on car-free streets in Prospect Heights! Stay tuned here to see this weekend’s lineup of family-friendly programming.
Sounds of Resistance and Joy: A Celebration of Mama Joy Chatel at Abolitionist Place | Downtown Brooklyn
Saturday, July 26 | 12:30-7:00pm
Join Friends of Abolitionist Place to celebrate the incredible Mama Joy Chatel, a distinguished community organizer and activist. This special event honors her unwavering dedication and contributions to the community.
Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Saturdays | 1-5pm
Visit the Environmental Education Center for Open Hours. Open Hours offer the opportunity for self-led investigation with guidance by expert educators to reveal the hidden stories found within and around Brooklyn Bridge Park. Explore our critter and fish tanks, a 10′ model of the Park, and enjoy custom arts, crafts, and reading materials which rotate on a monthly basis.
Jazz by the Water | Governors Island
Saturday, July 26 | 1-6pm
Celebrate the past, present, and future of jazz music at the 5th Annual Jazz By The Water Concert Series on Governors Island! Concerts are free and open to all. Rain Date: Sunday, July 27.
STooPS Summer Festival | Bed-Stuy
Saturday, July 26 | 1-7pm | Stuyvesant Avenue & Decatur Street | Bed-Stuy
The annual STooPS Summer Festival brings music, art, and performances to the stoops of Bed-Stuy, with a lively Block Party at 200 Decatur St. (between Stuyvesant and Lewis) and two Art Crawls—starting from Fulton Park at 1:30pm and Jackie Robinson Playground at 4pm. Expect food, drinks, local vendors, and family-friendly fun.
Hoyt Open Streets: Live Music from Fredrix Clark | Boerum Hill
Saturday, July 26 | 2-5pm
The Atlantic Avenue BID produces Hoyt Open Streets, with free family-friendly outdoor fun! On July 26, join for live music by Fredrix Clark: urban jazz, soul, reggae, rock, and hip hop.
Kingsland Wildflowers Festival | Greenpoint
Saturday, July 26 | 2-7pm | RSVP here
Join for a fun, free, family-friendly summer event with hands-on activities, art, plants, entertainment, and more: Explore our rooftop wildflower meadows, experience art installations, performances and live music, learn about native wildlife and ecology, including Newtown Creek, engage with participating community and environmental organizations, buy native plant species, enjoy food and drinks with friends and family.
Saturdays | 2-10pm
Park Slope Open Streets on 5th Avenue from Union to 4th Street offers family-friendly programming and music every Saturday from May to October (excluding August). This weekend will feature live music from California Split from between Carroll & Garfield from 3-5pm.
Bargemusic at The Boathouse at Pier 5 | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Saturdays & Sundays | Performances at 2pm & 4pm
After presenting concerts for nearly 50 years in a floating concert hall at Pier 1, Bargemusic has relocated their chamber music concerts to the Boathouse at Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 5. All concerts are free!
Misterios de la máscara: Lucha Libre Mask Making at Eastern Parkway Library | Crown Heights
Saturday, July 26 | 3-4pm
Join us for a brand new maskmaking workshop where we jump into the world of Lucha Libre. Come learn about the history of Mexican wrestling through storytelling while creating our own unique máscaras (masks).
Saturday Storytime & Craft at Adams Street Library | DUMBO
Saturday, July 26 | 3:30-4:30pm | Ages 2-8 | Registration will open one week in advance
Join us Saturday to hear new stories and favorite tales read aloud and then do a fun craft!
Festival Minokan 2025: Mache Bòde at The Wyckoff House Museum | East Flatbush
Saturday, July 26 | 5-8pm
Join for this Haitian Vodou song and dance celebration! There will be a guided talk, drum demonstrations, craft activities, a ceremony with Fanmi Asòtò, shared food and drink, and a fireside vigil with song and drums.
SummerStage: GorillaFest | Coney Island
Saturday, July 26 | 5-10pm
SummerStage returns to the Coney Island Amphitheater for an all-ages concert.
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! A Tribute to Quincy Jones: The Wiz | Prospect Park
Saturday, July 26 | Doors at 6pm | Show at 7pm | RSVP here
Grab your picnic blankets, spread out on the lawn, and enjoy a screening of The Wiz. Before the show, join our all-ages costume parade, where we’ll pick a favorite adult and children’s costume inspired by The Wiz! Plus, a DJ set by April Hunt, a panel discussion with Schele Williams (Broadway director and author) and Bobby Wooten III (musician and producer), moderated by Dylan Green, Hearing Things co-founder and creator of the Reel Notes podcast.
Outdoor Movie: Selena y Los Dinos at Brooklyn Army Terminal | Sunset Park
Saturday, July 26 | 7:00-10:30pm | Documentary; not rated | RSVP here
The celebration of Selena’s life and legacy chronicled through never-before-seen footage from the family’s personal archive.
Outdoor Movie: The Fire Inside at Kaiser Park | Coney Island
Saturday, July 26 | 8:30-10:30pm | PG-13
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie under the stars! The Fire Inside is the inspirational true story of Claressa Shields, arguably the greatest female boxer of all time.
SUNDAY
Free Admission Days @ Pier 2 Roller Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Nature Exploration: Lake Appreciation | Prospect Park
Sunday, July 27 | 10am-1pm
Join for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center. Programs include pond water sampling, a close-up encounter with water-dwelling creatures like turtles and fish, and a nature walk along Brooklyn’s only lake.
Waterfront Walks | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sunday, July 27 | 10:30am-12:00pm | Register here
Join our docents for a free walking tour to learn about the history of the Brooklyn waterfront, Brooklyn Bridge Park’s sustainable design and ecology, and how the Park came to life! Tours last roughly 60-90 minutes, and start from the entrance of Pier 1 and finish near Pier 3.
Just for Kids: Summertime Sillies with Looney Louie at Playground 278 | Marine Park
Sunday, July 27 | 11am-12pm
Looney Louie shows off his outlandish tricks at Playground 278 in Marine Park.
Free Children’s Events at Dekalb Market Hall | Downtown Brooklyn
Sundays | 11am-2pm
Come downstairs for weekly complimentary entertainment for your little ones to enjoy. There will be balloon twisting, magic shows, face painting, circus performers, and more. Located in front of Osteria and Showroom Bakehouse.
Family Day: Kayaking at Pier 4 Beach | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sundays | 12:00-2:30pm | Register here in advance!
All levels are welcome including first-time kayakers — life vests and all equipment provided, as well as instruction. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present. Advance registration is required; make a reservation here. Do not walk-up without a reservation, as they will likely not be able to accommodate you!
Pop-Up Audubon I at the Peninsula | Prospect Park
Sundays | 12-4pm
Join us by the Peninsula as we learn about Prospect Park’s watercourse by examining our underwater visitors with magnifying glasses. Activities will include Play & Go activity packs, Pond Water Discovery, and a nature walk.
Pop-Up Audubon II at Dog Beach | Prospect Park
Sundays | 12-4pm
Join us by the dog beach as we learn about Prospect Park’s watercourse by examining our underwater visitors with magnifying glasses. Activities will include Play & Go activity packs, Pond Water Discovery, and a nature walk.
Some Clowns | Governors Island
Sunday, July 27 | 12:30pm, 1:15pm & 2:00pm
Get ready for some seriously silly fun—Fizgig Studio is bringing their hit show SOME CLOWNS to Carreau Club on Governors Island! Join for an afternoon of absurd antics, physical comedy, and pure chaotic joy featuring Loner, Jailbreak, Yoyo, and more surprise guests.
Songs of Resistance and Joy! at Lefferts Historic House | Prospect Park
Sunday, July 27 | 2-5pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance and Shawne’ Lee for a musical tribute to the courage of her mother, Mama Joy Chatel, the activist and preservationist who saved 227 Abolitionist Place in Downtown Brooklyn from destruction. Enjoy music on the Lefferts Historic House porch. Plus, enjoy music from world-renowned DJ/ producer, DJ Spinna!
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Updated: July 20, 2025. Main Image:Kingsland Wildflowers Festival in Greenpoint.
