With spring in full swing, Open Streets programs across our neighborhoods are back in action, offering free, family-friendly fun on car-free streets. Whether it’s weekend stoop sales in Willowtown, outdoor dining on Hoyt Street, or epic views in DUMBO, there’s a car-free hangout near you. Our guide has all the details — dates, times, and locations. We’ll keep updating as more dates are confirmed. For outdoor dining spots in Brooklyn, review our big guide by neighborhood here.
Brooklyn Heights: Montague Street
Sundays, 9:30am–6:30pm | Montague Street between Clinton St and Hicks St | Starting May 3 | FREE
Montague Street goes car-free on Sundays again this spring. Expect free kids’ activities, outdoor dining, and community events running through the summer. Save the date for Brooklyn Bridge Parents’ Spring Fling on Sunday, May 17 from 12–4pm — our own street fair right on Montague. Register here.
Brooklyn Heights: Willowtown / Columbia Place
Daily, 8am–9pm | Columbia Pl from Joralemon St to State St, Joralemon St from Hicks St to Furman St, and State St from Hicks St to Columbia Pl | FREE
Willowtown’s quiet, tree-lined Open Streets run daily and are among the most charming in the borough. Mark your calendar for Discover Columbia PL on Saturday, April 25 from 11am–5pm — the annual Open Streets celebration featuring local vendors Cloudy Donut, Laundry & Latte, Nako, and River Deli, plus stoop sales, a Willowtown Tree Walk, garden cleanup, dog run activities, and live performances by the Brooklyn Heights Players. Willowtown neighbors can reserve a free stoop sale space at willowtown.org.
Boerum Hill: Hoyt Street
Fridays, 6pm–11pm & Weekends, 11am–11pm | Hoyt Street between State St and Atlantic Ave | Starting April 24 | FREE
The Atlantic Avenue BID’s Hoyt Open Streets is back for another season of free outdoor programming, including fitness classes, live music, read-alouds, and Splish Splash Saturdays in the summer. One of the liveliest Open Streets in Brooklyn — worth the visit even if you don’t live in the neighborhood.
Downtown Brooklyn: Willoughby Street
Monday–Friday, 7am–5pm | Willoughby Street between Pearl St and Jay St
A weekday Open Street in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn, creating pedestrian-friendly space near MetroTech and City Point.
DUMBO: Washington Street
Monday–Saturday, 11am–9pm & Sundays, 10am–9pm | Washington Street between Water St and Front St
Washington Street’s iconic Open Street — with that Manhattan Bridge view — returns for another year. Enjoy the scenery, and soak in one of the most photographed blocks in Brooklyn. It will be from 11am to 9pm Mondays to Saturdays and 10am to 9pm on Sundays. No DUMBO Family Games this year, but the DUMBO Drop is still on for May 29.
Williamsburg: Berry Street & North 3rd Street
Berry Street between Broadway and North 12th St | Daily
North 3rd Street between Berry St and Wythe Ave | Weekends, 10am–10pm
Two connected Open Streets in the heart of Williamsburg — Berry Street runs daily, and North 3rd keeps the weekend energy going with programming near the waterfront.
Greenpoint: Bedford Avenue
Fridays 4pm – Sundays 10pm | Bedford Avenue between Nassau Ave and Manhattan Ave
Greenpoint’s stretch of Bedford goes car-free on weekends, running from Friday afternoon through Sunday night. A great spot for an evening stroll or weekend brunch al fresco.
Park Slope: 5th Avenue
Saturdays, May–October (excluding August) | 5th Avenue from Union Street to 4th Street | Start date TBA — check back soon
Park Slope’s popular 5th Avenue Open Streets is expected to return for the 2026 season, with Saturday programming along the same expanded three-block stretch as last year. We’re waiting on confirmed start dates from Park Slope Open Streets. In the meantime, don’t miss the Park Slope Picnic on Saturday, May 2, 12:30–2:30pm at the 4th Street Plaza off 5th Avenue — a free community gathering with live music and a dessert contest. Register on Eventbrite.
Prospect Heights: Vanderbilt Avenue
Saturdays, 12pm–10pm | Vanderbilt Avenue between Atlantic Ave and Grand Army Plaza | Starting May 2, running through end of September | FREE
One of the largest volunteer-led Open Streets in the city returns for 2026 on a Saturday-only schedule, with new local operator Prospect Heights Open Streets, Inc. taking over. This is the first year in four without cuts to season length or operating hours. Past programming has included live music, salsa dancing, Sprinkler Saturdays, and free bike riding lessons from Bike NY — expect more of the same, plus new benefits for local businesses and the community.
Fort Greene: Willoughby Avenue
Daily, 8am–8pm | Willoughby Avenue between Washington Park and Hall Street | FREE
One of Brooklyn’s most beloved Open Streets, Willoughby Avenue has been car-free since the pandemic and remains a neighborhood favorite for strolling, biking, and kids on scooters. Operated by The Hort via NYC DOT, with programming and advocacy from the Fort Greene Open Streets Coalition.
Clinton Hill: Hall Street
Daily, 8am–8pm | Hall Street between Myrtle Avenue and Park Avenue | FREE
A quieter companion to Willoughby, Hall Street’s Open Street runs along the edge of the Brooklyn Navy Yard and is stewarded by the Fort Greene Open Streets Coalition. A peaceful stretch for walks and bike rides.
Clinton Hill / Bed-Stuy: SaintJamesJoy Block Party
Saturday, April 25 | 1:30–7:30pm | Saint James Place between Gates Ave and Greene Ave | FREE
The beloved SaintJamesJoy block party celebrates its 6th anniversary with an afternoon of music, dance, and community on one of the most spirited blocks in the neighborhood. A Clinton Hill/Bed-Stuy institution.
Crown Heights: Franklin Avenue
Select Saturdays, 12pm–6pm | Franklin Avenue from Dean Street to Eastern Parkway | June through October | FREE
Franklin Avenue goes car-free for ten Saturdays this season, with a curated marketplace between Bergen Street and St. Marks Avenue presented by The Lay Out’s BuyBLK. ByBLK., the official marketplace partner of Bridge Street Development Corporation. Expect Black-owned vendors, food, music, and community throughout the summer. 2026 dates: June 6 & 20, July 11 & 25, August 8 & 22, September 12 & 26, October 3 & 24.
Open Streets Events to Save
April 24: Hoyt Street Open Streets season opener (Boerum Hill)
April 25: Discover Columbia PL (Willowtown) + SaintJamesJoy 6 Year Block Party (Clinton Hill)
May 2: Park Slope Picnic (5th Avenue Open Streets) + Vanderbilt Avenue Open Streets season opener (Prospect Heights)
May 3: Montague Street Open Streets season opener (Brooklyn Heights)
May 17: Brooklyn Bridge Parents Spring Fling (Montague Street)
May 29: DUMBO Drop
June 6: Franklin Avenue Open Streets season opener (Crown Heights)
The NYC DOT is still updating its Open Streets page for 2026. We’ll add any new locations as they’re announced.
Know of an Open Street we missed? Let us know and we’ll add it to the guide!
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