August is heating up with kid-friendly fun all across the borough! This week brings a full lineup of outdoor concerts and summer movies under the stars, with screenings and performances in Brooklyn Bridge Park, Prospect Park, Red Hook, Bed-Stuy, Sunset Park, Coney Island, and beyond. Other top picks include the NYPD’s National Night Out with family-friendly festivities across Brooklyn, the Summer Stroll street festival in Bay Ridge, Splish Splash Saturdays at Hoyt Open Streets in Boerum Hill, Climate Sing performances in Brooklyn Bridge Park, Second Sundays at Pioneer Works in Red Hook, and tap dancing at Lefferts Historic House in Prospect Park.
MONDAY
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!
Free Admission Days @ Pier 2 Roller Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Mondays | 3:30-6:00pm
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.
Book Adventures at Sunset Park Library | Sunset Park
Monday, August 4 | 4-5pm | Ages 6-12
Read about legendary heroes such as Superman, Batman, and Captain Underpants. Who would you be if you were a Super Hero? Anything is possible when you design your own Super Hero.
TUESDAY
Toddler Play Time at Carroll Park | Carroll Gardens
Tuesday, August 5 | 9:00-9:45am | Ages 14 months – 2 years
Come play in Carroll Park every Tuesday morning! Wear clothes to get messy as we’ll offer activities like food safe process based art and water play. Also get ready for sing-alongs and movement play.
Free Music Show with Hopalong Andrew at Whole Foods | Gowanus
Tuesdays | 10am
Hopalong Andrew’s weekly shows at Whole Foods are FREE! Make sure to double check in his Instagram the morning of to make sure class has not been cancelled for any reason.
National Night Out | Various Locations
Tuesday, August 6 | Various Times
National Night out is an annual event that promotes neighborhood camaraderie and police-community partnerships in NYC. Check out one of these community events hosted by the NYPD in Brooklyn, with family-friendly activities including free food, games, bouncy houses, rides, music, performances, giveaways and more family fun!
- 11am-7pm | 88th Precinct in Underwood Park | Clinton Hill
- 12-6pm | 77th Precinct at Brower Park | Crown Heights
- 3-6pm | 83rd Precinct on Menahan Street | Bushwick
- 4-7pm | 90th Precinct at William Sheridan Playground | Williamsburg
- 4-7pm | 61st Precinct | Sheepshead Bay
- 4-7pm | 76th Precinct at Coffey Park | Red Hook
- 4-8pm | 94th Precinct at Lorimer Street | Greenpoint
- 4:30pm | 84th Precinct at Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 5 Picnic Peninsula | Brooklyn Bridge Park
- 5:00-7:30pm | 63rd Precinct at Marine Park Avenue U Parking Lot | Marine Park
- 6:00-8:30pm | 70th Precinct | Prospect Park Parade Grounds
- 6-9pm | 68th Precinct at Shore Road Park | Bay Ridge
Postpartum + Beyond Support Group at The Canopy | Williamsburg
Tuesdays | 12:30-2:00pm | RSVP here
Our weekly postpartum support group offers a free, safe, and welcoming space for new parents, with emotional support, practical tips, and valuable resources to help navigate the physical and emotional journey after childbirth.
Reopening Celebration at Leonard Library | Williamsburg
Tuesday, August 5 | 1-2pm
Welcome back to Leonard Library! Celebrate the reopening with entertainment, refreshments and more.
Suzi Shelton at Park Slope Library | Park Slope
Tuesday, August 5 | 4:00-4:45pm | Ages 0-6 | Registration will open 24 hours in advance
Join us for our Jack and Friends Summer Concert Series! Suzi Shelton is an award-winning singer/songwriter who brings joy to families.
Hopalong Andrew at Adams Street Library | DUMBO
Tuesday, August 5 | 4:00-4:50pm | Registration will open 72 hours in advance
Join for a Hopalong Andrew concert!
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, August 5 | 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.
NIA Free Summer Concerts | Bay Ridge
Tuesday, August 5 | 6-8pm
Free Summer Concerts return to Shore Park Shore Rd & 79th St in Bay Ridge every Tuesday this summer, with the main band starting at 7pm and an opening act from School of Rock at 6pm! Join for the top 40 band Radio Daze this week. National Night Out will begin at 6pm!
Outdoor Movie: Mufasa: The Lion King at Flatbush Garden F Court | Flatbush
Tuesday, August 5 | 8:30pm | PG
Join for an outdoor summer movie!
WEDNESDAY
Cadman Park Storytime at Cadman Plaza Park | Brooklyn Heights
Wednesday, August 6 | 10:30-11:00am
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, August 6 | 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, August 6 | 12:00-2:30pm
For kids and families, Abolitionist Place becomes a giant playroom every Wednesday afternoon this summer! On August 6, My Gym City Point will host free games, relays, puppet shows, sports skills from 12-1pm, and Twirls and Swirls will offer hula hooping from 1:30-2:30pm.
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 form 3-6pm on Wednesdays. Note that advance timed tickets are required (max of 4 per group); the Wednesday Afternoon Ticket Store will open on Monday at 3:00 pm for that Wednesday’s reservations.
Outdoor Art-Making with BkM Teens at Brooklyn Museum | Prospect Heights
Wednesday, August 6 | 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.
Teen Time: Printmaking at Sunset Park Library | Sunset Park
Wednesday, August 6 | 4-5pm
Using foam board and stamp making kits, come and make your own print!
Wednesdays | 4-5pm | Grades 4-12
Take a midweek break with Adams Street Library with our anime and manga sampler! Chat with friends about the latest releases while enjoying some clips of new and favorite series. We’ll also have art supplies available to create your own fan art or draw your OCs.
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!
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!
Salsa by the Water in Domino Park | Williamsburg
Wednesday, August 6 | 6-9pm
In collaboration with Nieves Dance Studio, join every other Wednesday night for live music, dancing and salsa lessons! Free salsa lessons start at 6:15 pm and live music by Uptown Royalty and dancing begins at 7:15 pm.
Outdoor Concert: The Regina Opera | Marine Park
Wednesday, August 6 | 6:30-8:00pm
Enjoy live music in the park, under the oak trees just south of the Bocce Courts. On August 6, join for The Regina Opera (Opera & Broadway Tunes).
Outdoor Movie: The Smurfs | Prospect Park
Wednesday, August 6 | Pre-film activities at 6pm; movie at sunset | PG | RSVP here
Bring a picnic blanket and join for an outdoor movie in Prospect Park!
Plaza Concert Series: Swingtime Big Band at Central Library | Prospect Heights
Wednesday, August 6 | 7:00-8:30pm | Register here
Join for a performance on the library’s plaza from a 20-piece authentic swing band comprised of master interpreters of music from the Swing Era (mid-1930’s through early 1950’s).
Open Sound: Spin Cycle at Open Source Gallery in South Slope
Wednesday, August 6 | 7-9pm
Open Sound is a free concert series with a concert every Wednesday evening in the summer. Join us Wednesday, August 6 to see Spin Cycle.
Outdoor Movie: A Minecraft Movie | Sunset Park
Wednesday, August 6 | 8:30-10:30pm | PG
Join for an outdoor movie under the starts in Sunset Park!
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 for a leisurely stroll along Prospect Park’s waterways.
Summer Spruce Up | Prospect Park
Thursday, August 7 | 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.
Nature Exploration: Wildlife Appreciation | Prospect Park
Thursday, August 7 | 10am-3pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs: discovery stations and activities, an encounter with animals in the Audubon Center’s collection, and a family bird walk.
Storytime in the Park | Fort Greene Park
Thursdays | 11:00-11:45am
Sing, read, and play with librarians from Brooklyn Public Library! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children during this program featuring guest musical artists from Urban Stages. For children of all ages and their caregivers.
Prospect Park Zoo Field Trip | Prospect Park
Thursday, August 7 | 1:30-2:45pm | RSVP here
Join Prospect Park Alliance every Thursday afternoon for a wild trip to the Prospect Park Zoo! Each week, a zoo educator will introduce you and your little ones to one amazing animal, up close and personal.
Community Access Thursdays at Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Crown Heights
Thursdays | 2-5pm | Reserve here
Visit BCM for free on Thursday afternoons! 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 ColorLab, the family art studio located on the 2nd floor of the Museum, where artists of all ages can explore, make, and celebrate art.
Storytelling in Motion at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Crown Heights
Thursday, August 7 | 3:00-3:45pm | RSVP here
Come spark your imagination with Wéma Ragophala and Bridges: A Pan-Afrikan ARTS Movement! Create your own stories and songs through interactive music, movement, and storytelling using colorful props, costumes, drum beats, and creative dance moves that bring your unique ideas to life.
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.
Art in the Park: Sea Glass Jewelry at Marsha P. Johnson State Park | Williamsburg
Thursday, August 7 | 3:30-4:30pm | RSVP here
Make sea glass jewelry while learning about repurposing and recycling!
Summer Movie: Flushed Away at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Thursday, August 7 | 3:30-5:30pm | Ages 5+
This week’s movie: “Flushed Away” (2006). PG. Run time: 1 hour 24 minutes. No registration required; attendance limited by room capacity.
Summer Concert with Seniority at Clinton Hill Library | Clinton Hill
Thursday, August 7 | 4-5pm
Join for an indoor concert by this popular R&B ensemble!
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!
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!
Summer Sunset Salsa at Atlantic Terminal Mall Plaza | Downtown Brooklyn
Thursdays | 6-9pm
Join Nieves Latin Dance Studio outside Atlantic Terminal on Thursday nights for a live DJ spinning salsa, bachata & Latin beats and free dance lessons led by professional instructors from Nieves.
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Emily Johnson & Catalyst | Prospect Park
Thursday, August 7 | Doors at 6pm | Show at 7pm
Join for this special performance in Prospect Park, with dance and storytelling curated by Emily Johnson, celebrated for a distinguished body of dance works.
Outdoor Movie: The Wizard of Oz | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Thursday, August 7 | Lawn opens at 6pm; movie at sunset | PG
Pack a picnic and enjoy a summer outdoor movie in Brooklyn Bridge Park!
Outdoor Movie: The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie | Coney Island Beach
Thursday, August 7 | Pre-film activities at 6pm; movie at sunset | PG | RSVP here
Join for a family-friendly movie under the stars at Coney Island Beach!
Midsummer Nights at Brooklyn Conservatory of Music | Park Slope
Thursday, August 7 | 6:30pm
For the fifth year running, Midsummer Nights series is bringing four evenings of free music to BKCM’s front stoop. On August 7, join for Amina Scott. Limited seating will be available in front of BKCM’s building at 58 Seventh Avenue, Brooklyn, and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Outdoor Movie: Midnight in Paris at Charlotte Patisserie | Greenpoint
Thursday, August 7 | 7pm | PG-13
Come to Charlotte Patisserie every Thursday for a summer movie in their backyard, plus wine, cocktails, sweet treats and small bites.
Outdoor Movie: Wicked at Midwood Playground | Midwood
Thursday, August 7 | 8:30pm
Join for an outdoor movie at Midwood Playground!
FRIDAY
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.
Mommy & Me Picnic | Prospect Park
Friday, August 8 | 9:30-10:30am | Ages 0-4
Celebrate the end of summer with a free picnic in Prospect Park to celebrate moms and their little ones ages 0 to 4. Enjoy light refreshments, fun activities, ice cream, a resource table, and plenty of time to connect with other moms in a warm, welcoming space.
Nature Exploration: Wildlife Appreciation | Prospect Park
Friday, August 8 | 10am-3pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs: discovery stations and activities, an encounter with animals in the Audubon Center’s collection, and a family bird walk.
Storytime at the Park: Wingate Park | East Flatbush
Friday, August 8 | 10:30-11:15am
Come join for a special outdoor story time at Wingate Park by the corner of Rutland and Brooklyn Ave.
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: Sonic the Hedgehog at Park Slope Library | Park Slope
Friday, August 8 | 3:30-5:30pm | PG | Register here
Welcome to the Park Slope Library! Come and join us as we watch the last summer family movie, Sonic the Hedgehog. Rated PG, 99 minutes.
Friday Kids Movie at Greenpoint Library | Greenpoint
Friday, August 8 | 3:30-5:00pm
Join for a family-friendly movie!
Movies at the Library: Dog Man at Sunset Park Library | Sunset Park
Friday, August 8 | 3:30-5:30pm | PG | Best for ages 6-12
Watch the movie version of our most beloved children’s book series “Dog Man!” Recommended for ages 6 to 12, but fun for the whole family!
Free Admission Days @ Pier 2 Roller Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Fridays | 3:30-6:00pm
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.
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.
Friday Night Dance at The Plaza at 300 Ashland | Downtown Brooklyn
Friday, August 8 | 5-8pm
Join for an outdoor dance party on The Plaza at 300 Ashland! Friday, August 8 will feature Brooklyn Elements.
Plaza Performance: DJ Max Glazer at Central Library | Prospect Heights
Friday, August 8 | 6-8pm
Join for a performance by DJ Max Glazer, who has toured the world DJing parties for superstars like Naomi Campbell, Missy Elliott, 50 Cent, Branford Marsalis, and Jay-Z, to name just a few.
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Adrian Quesada’s Boleros Psicodélicos & Trish Toledo | Prospect Park
Friday, August 8 | Doors at 6pm | Show at 7pm
Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas brings his solo project to the Bandshell, with boleros that merge vintage soul with Latin flair. Trish Toledo opens with her reinvention of classic pop and soul ballads from the early 60s.
The Billie’s Summer Music Series at Restoration Plaza | Bed-Stuy
Friday, August 8 | 6:30pm
Come join us for an evening filled with music at Restoration Plaza!
Campfire Storytime at The Old Stone House | Park Slope
Friday, August 8 | 6:30-7:30pm | RSVP here
Join for a magical musical storytime in the park—featuring campfire-inspired fun, bubbly freeze-dance, and sweet treats. The first 50 little guests (and their grownups!) will receive a special free gift to take home.
Sounds at Sunset: Revive Big Band | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Friday, August 8 | 6-9pm
Join to watch Igmar Thomas’ Revive Big Band perform! A modern big band, they play a fusion of genres from jazz to hip-hop, gospel, R&B, funk, blues and more.
Summer Stroll Street Festival in Bay Ridge
Friday, August 8 | 6-10pm
This summer street festival in Bay Ridge transforms Third Avenue into a festive, car-free plaza on Friday evenings. Come to enjoy outdoor dining, live music, local shopping, and family-friendly activities. On August 8, the festival will run from 68th Street to 82nd Street.
SummerStage: Tony Vega, La Excelencia & Ariacne Trujillo | Coney Island
Friday, August 8 | 7-10pm
SummerStage will return to the Coney Island Amphitheater for a series of shows this summer.
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, August 9 | 10am-12pm | Children under 16 must be accompanied by a guardian
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).
Nature Exploration: Wildlife Appreciation | Prospect Park
Saturday, August 9 | 10am-1pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs: discovery stations and activities, an encounter with animals in the Audubon Center’s collection, and a family family walk.
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!
Arts and Crafts with KEEN at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Saturday, August 9 | 10:30-11:30am
Join an adaptive Arts and Crafts session sponsored by KEEN! Youth with disabilities and volunteers come together for one-to-one projects.
Anime Crew: Shoujo at Brower Park Library | Crown Heights
Saturday, August 9 | 10:30am-12:30pm | Ages 9-12
Designed for neurodivergent femme-identifying youth ages 9-12, Anime Crew: Shoujo is open to anyone interested in learning more about shoujo anime, a type of anime.
Make French Croissants at Atelier de la Casa | Greenpoint
Saturday, August 9 | 11am | Ages 1-3 | RSVP to ad***@*************sa.com
Join us and your child and learn to make croissants. Free for families with kids 1 to 3! RSVP in advance to secure your spot.
Teen Service Series: Green Prospect Park | Prospect Park
Saturday, August 9 | 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!
Climate Sing | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Saturday, August 9 | 11am & 4pm (repeat performances)
Come sing along, listen, and build community with CLIMATE SING – First Tracks as artists Eisa Davis and Sxip Shirey premiere two brand-new songs celebrating planet earth.
Books Are Magic Storytime with Brian Floca: Island Storm | Brooklyn Heights
Saturday, August 9 | 11:00-11:30am | RSVP here
In Caldecott Medalist Brian Floca and acclaimed illustrator Sydney Smith’s thrilling picture book, young readers will experience the sheer power of a violent thunderstorm and the calm of its aftermath.
Saturday Storytime on The Plaza | Downtown Brooklyn
Saturday, August 9 | 11:30am-1pm | Ages 0-5 | RSVP here
BPL’s Library for Arts & Culture presents Saturday Storytimes on The Plaza outside of the Library for Arts and Culture. Enjoy arts and cultural themed stories, songs, and rhymes for children birth to 5 years and their caregivers.
Splish Splash Saturdays at Hoyt Open Streets | Boerum Hill
Saturday, August 9 | 12-3pm
On Hoyt Open Streets, the hydrants will be open Splish Splash Saturday! Come cool off and play!
Canarsie FAM Festival | Canarsie
Saturday, August 9 | 12-4pm
Join for a free, family-friendly arts festival at the Canarsie Park stage at Seaview Ave. and 86th Street. There will be music and dance performances, workshops, a public art project, and free sips. BYO picnic, blanket, and chairs!
Brooklyn Army Terminal Summer Series: Dominican Heritage Celebration at Ferry Plaza | Sunset Park
Saturday, August 9 | 12-9pm
Honor Dominican culture with an energetic showcase of music, cuisine, and community pride at this free community event.
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.
Celebrate Tove Jansson’s Birthday with the Moomins at Central Library | Prospect Heights
Saturday, August 9 | 1-3pm | Ages 5-12
Join us on Saturday, August 9th for stories and a variety of fun Moomin activities to celebrate Tove Jansson’s Birthday! The festivities will be followed by a screening of two short animated Moomin films in the auditorium.
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.
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!
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! LYRICIST LOUNGE Anniversary Show | Prospect Park
Saturday, August 9 | Doors at 6pm | Show at 7pm
In celebration of the 34th anniversary of Lyricist Lounge, BRIC joins forces with the legendary Hip-Hop showcase to present founding Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon The Chef.
Outdoor Movie: The Great Dictator at Valentino Pier | Red Hook
Saturday, August 9 | Movie at sunset | G
Join for a free screening of this Charlie Chaplin classic at Valentino Pier Park!
SUNDAY
Free Admission Days @ Pier 2 Roller Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sundays | 10am-12pm
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.
Nature Exploration: Wildlife Appreciation | Prospect Park
Sunday, August 10 | 10am-1pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs: discovery stations and activities, an encounter with animals in the Audubon Center’s collection, and a family family walk.
Play in the Square at Domino Park | Williamsburg
Sunday, August 10 | 10:30am-1:30pm | RSVP here
Play in the Square returns to Domino Square featuring family-friendly activities and performances. On August 10, join for creative play with A Rosie Day.
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.
Books Are Magic Storytime with Stephanie Graegin: Everyday Bean | Brooklyn Heights
Sunday, August 10 | 11:00-11:30am | RSVP here
Join adorable hedgehog Bean in the first picture book of a new series full of tiny stories about big everyday adventures that will warm quills — and tickle funny bones!
Meet the Beekeeper at Domino Park | Williamsburg
Sunday, August 10 | 11am-1pm
Join Domino Park’s resident beekeeper to learn how the Domino honey gets made! A fourth-generation beekeeper, Andrew Cote, is a pioneer in urban beekeeping. Join Andrew in front of the Domino beehives on River Street near S 1st St Entrance to meet the Domino bees, learn how they contribute to the overall ecosystem of the Park and how the honey is made!
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!
Free Kayaking with North Brooklyn Community Boathouse at Queens Landing Boathouse | Long Island City
Sunday, August 10 | 12-4pm | All ages
Public paddles are free and open to everyone. First come, first serve, no registration required. Trips are approximately 20 to 30 minutes and run throughout the day. Learn about Greenpoint’s history, environmental challenges and successes, and residents. Get out on the water and see the neighborhood as you never have before!
Second Sundays at Pioneer Works | Red Hook
Sunday, August 10 | 12-6pm
Second Sundays is Pioneer Works’ monthly open house featuring hands-on activities for kids and families, artist open studios, science activations, and more—spread across our indoor and outdoor spaces in Red Hook. Highlights this month include a fan-decorating workshop, solar gazing, exhibition scavenger hunt, a chance to meet the oysters from the Billion Oyster Project, and a voguing dance workshop at 1pm.
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!
Summer Jazz | Brooklyn Museum
Sunday, August 10 | 2-4 pm
Stop by the Museum’s lobby for performances by some of the city’s most acclaimed jazz musicians. In August, vocalist Ghanniyya Green performs a jazz set with her band.
The Dance: Tap Dance, from Master Juba to Hip Hop at Lefferts Historic House | Prospect Park
Sunday, August 10 | 2-5pm
Join for an exploration of tap dance. Starting with African American Master Juba, considered the father of tap dance, this performance takes the audience on a journey from the early 1800s, through the swing jazz and bebop era to modern-day hip-hop.
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Updated: August 2, 2025. Main Image: Outdoor Summer Movie at Coney Island Beach.
