August is here! This week, families can celebrate National Night Out, attend a reading party in Sunset Park, learn about dinosaurs and watch Jurassic Park at Brooklyn Bridge Park, stroll on Third Avenue in Bay Ridge, create at a STEAM fair in Fort Greene, attend a summer festival in Bed-Stuy, dribble in Brooklyn Bridge Park with the NY Liberty, and much more!
MONDAY
Free Admission Days at the Pier 2 Roller Skating Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Mondays & Fridays | 3:30pm-6:00pm | FREE admission but skate rental is $8 and skate mate rental is $6
Come to the Pier 2 Roller Skating Rink for some free family fun and exercise. Enjoy the fresh air and gorgeous views as you skate around the rink.
TUESDAY
Tot Time Tuesdays | Shirley Chisholm State Park
Tuesdays | 10:00am-11:30am | Ages 2-5, but all are welcome
Come to the Hendrix Creek Patio for a fun morning of toddler-friendly activities, including crafts, storytime at 10:30am and a hike at 11:00am.
National Night Out | Sunset Park
Tuesday, August 4th | 3:00pm-7:00pm
Check out the annual National Night Out for the 72nd Precinct! They’ll have music, games, bounce houses, and more. There will also be a bike raffle.
National Night Out | Brooklyn Bridge ParkÂ
Tuesday, August 4th | 5:00pm
Celebrate National Night Out with the 84th Precinct at Brooklyn Bridge Park. There will be free food and fun for the whole family.
National Night Out | Bay Ridge
Tuesday, August 4th | 6:00pm-9:00pm
Come to 79th Street Playground for free food, music, activities, and giveaways.
WEDNESDAY
Storytime in the Park | Fort Greene
Wednesdays in May-October | 11:00am
Sing, read, and play with librarians from Walt Whitman Library in Fort Greene Park! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children during this program. For children of all ages and their caregivers. This program will be located at the bottom of the Monument stairs near Myrtle Playground and runs on Wednesdays at 11:ooam-11:45am from May 13th-October 14th.
Summer Movies in the Park: Shrek 2 | Prospect Park
Wednesday, August 5th | Lawn opens at 6:00pm, Film begins at 8:30pm | RSVP here
Enjoy this beloved animated feature starring Shrek and his love, Fiona! Now married, they travel to Fiona’s kingdom, Far Far Away. Prospect Park Alliance, Fort Greene Park Conservancy, and Rooftop Films announce Summer Movies in the Park, presented by NewYork-Presbyterian. This free, outdoor movie series in Prospect Park and Fort Greene Park takes place on Wednesday nights this summer, with screenings on August 5th and August 12th in Prospect Park, and August 26th and September 9th in Fort Greene Park.
THURSDAY
Prospect Park Stroller Walk | Prospect Park
Thursdays | 10:00am-12:00pm | RSVP here
Calling all parents and caregivers with children! Join a Prospect Park Alliance Naturalist for a leisurely stroll along Prospect Park’s waterways. Embrace the sound of streams and songs of birds, while enjoying fragrant flowers and the towering trees of Brooklyn’s Backyard. Please note that this walk leaves promptly at 10:00am the Prospect Park Boathouse.
Comic Book Drawing Class with Mr. Nick | Red Hook
Thursday, August 6th | 3:00pm-4:00pm | Ages 10 and up
Come to the Red Hook Interim Library on Van Brunt St. to learn something new or indulge your child’s love of drawing. Tweens and teens will be drawing and learning about art from Mr. Nick. Topics such as how to make comic books, cartoons and graphic novels will be covered. Mr. Nick is a professional artist that has created and published his own series of comic books. Don’t miss out. Beginners are always welcome! All supplies will be provided.
Reading Party with Reading Rhythm | Sunset Park
Thursday, August 6th | 4:00pm-8:00pm | RSVP here
Reading Rhythms is not a book club — it’s a reading party. And this summer, they’re bringing their signature experience to the Brooklyn waterfront for one unforgettable evening at the Terminal.
Movies With A View: Jurassic Park | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Thursday, July 30th | 6:00pm-10:00pm
One of Brooklyn Bridge Park’s most popular series, Movies With A View presented by Persol, returns for its 26th season with outdoor films on Thursday evenings in July and August – expanding with an additional family film night on September 18th. Come early to enjoy a picnic on the lawn and refreshing waterfront breezes, with New York Harbor and Manhattan skyline views like no other as the sun sets. Entry is free and first-come, first serve starting at 6:00 PM. Movies begin at sunset. This week’s screening will be Jurassic Park (PG-13, 1993, 122 minutes), when scientists first set foot on Isla Nubar and encounter the adventure of a lifetime. Before the movie, join for a conversation with dinosaur paleobiologist Jingmai O’Connor! She is a curator at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago. Her research focuses on the evolution of birds and other feathered dinosaurs. She’ll be discussing what we really know about dinosaurs depicted in the movie, some insights into her paleontology work, and some fun dinosaur facts!
FRIDAY
Family Fridays | Bay Ridge
Fridays | 9:30am-10:30am
Come to City League Coffee Roasters through October for Family Fridays. There will be a different fun activity each week!
Stomp, Clap & Sing with Dan Saks of Noodle Loaf | Flatbush
Friday, August 7th | 11:00am-11:30am
Dan Saks, an award-winning musician, children’s book author and host of the popular music education podcast for kids, Noodle Loaf, will lead kids and their grown-ups in singing, moving, rhyming and goofing. Come ready to rock with Dan and the Saks Family Band as they perform Noodle Loaf hits and celebrate Dan’s newest board book Families Grow. No tickets necessary. Please arrive early for seating — this will fill up fast! This event will take place at the Cortelyou Library.
Free Admission Days at the Pier 2 Roller Skating Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Mondays & Fridays | 3:30pm-6:00pm | FREE admission but skate rental is $8 and skate mate rental is $6
Come to the Pier 2 Roller Skating Rink for some free family fun and exercise. Enjoy the fresh air and gorgeous views as you skate around the rink.
Teen Reset: SpongeBob Beach Party at the Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Friday, August 7th | 4:00pm-5:00pm | Teens ages 13-18
Come for a Virtual SpongeBob Beach Party! Enjoy a relaxing beach experience indoors with AC. Teens can also decorate a treasure box to take home. Summer themed books and journals will also be included. There will be snacks.
Summer Stroll on Third Avenue | Bay Ridge
Friday, August 7th | 6:00pm-10:00pm
Bring the whole family for a walk on Third Avenue. The August 7th stroll will take place between 82nd Street and Marine Avenue. There will be live music and performances, outdoor dining, and more! There will also be a special performance from the Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra, who will transform the Citizens Bank parking lot in Bay Ridge into an open-air concert experience – you don’t want to miss it!
Summer Movie Nights Under the Stars: The Princess and the Frog | East Flatbush
Friday, August 7th | 8:00pm
Come watch The Princess and the Frog at Tilden Playground!
SATURDAY
STEAMVentures Fair | Fort Greene
Saturday, August 8th | 10:00am-1:00pm | RSVP here
STEAMVentures returns to Fort Greene Park for their Second Annual Fort Greene STEAM Fair. Kids can create solar-powered animals, reveal secret messages with invisible ink, make scratch art, decorate lightning bugs, and explore other hands-on science and art activities.
Storytime: Stephen Savage launches Wide Load on the Road | Kensington
Saturday, August 8th | 10:30am-11:30am | RSVP here
Stop by for a special Saturday storytime to celebrate the launch of bestselling author and illustrator Stephen Savage’s Wide Load on the Road, a delightful new picture book about a large truck doing an equally big job! Stephen Savage will read from Wide Load on the Road, followed by a live drawing and signing. Light refreshments will be served.
STooPS 2026 Summer Festival: Joy As Resistance | Bed-Stuy
Saturday, August 8th | 1:00pm-7:00pm | Get tickets here
The Annual STooPS Summer Festival is back to bring that Bed-Stuy magic to Decatur Street! They are taking over the block for a day of art crawls, local vendors, live music, and the community vibes you know and love. This summer, the festival is all about celebrating joy as a form of resistance; connecting and thriving together. Bring your vibe, friends, family, and your positivity for a festival packed with good energy and awesome moments. Don’t miss out on this epic celebration of life and community!
The Brooklyn Dribble & Fan Fest | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Saturday, August 8th | 2:00pm-5:00pm | RSVP here
Come for a one-mile dribble parade around Brooklyn Bridge Park and then enjoy Fan Fest. There will be special appearances, face painting, food trucks, photo booths, and more! The Dribble will take place at 2:00pm and the Fan Fest will begin at 3:00pm.
Hindu Lamp Ceremony | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Saturday, August 8th | 5:00pm-7:30pm
The 14th annual Hindu Lamp Ceremony returns to Brooklyn Bridge Park. Dance artist and educator Aeilushi Mistry brings peace and harmony to the community as she performs the traditional Hindu Aarti ceremony on the banks of the East River at Pebble Beach. The Aarti ceremony is traditionally performed each morning and evening along India’s rivers, in order to convey gratitude to mother river, reflect on community, and remember loved ones. Join to make a blessing and pay respects to loved ones. Ajna Dance Company will be performing at 6:00pm and 7:00pm.
SUNDAY
Smorgasburg Matsuri: Japan Meets Brooklyn | Prospect Park
Sunday, August 9th | 11:00am-6:00pm | FREE admission
Smorgasburg, in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance, brings the magic of Matsuri to Prospect Park for the very first time! Experience a large-scale celebration of Japanese food and cultural influence, featuring curated Japanese guest vendors alongside Smorgasburg favorites, all offering Japanese-inspired specials for the day. Enjoy cultural performances, interactive activities, and limited-capacity omakase-style tasting experiences throughout the market.
Community & Family Day | Sunset Park
Sunday, August 9th | 2:00pm-6:00pm | RSVP here
A free, family-friendly afternoon of live music, food, kids’ activities, and waterfront fun at Brooklyn Army Terminal!
Soul Summit | Fort Greene Park
Sunday, August 9th | 3:00pm-8:00pm
The Soul Summit Music Festival is an event that takes place in Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn every summer. It is organized and led by Soul Summit Music, the DJ collective founded in 2002 by Sadiq Bellamy, Tabu, and Jeff Mendoza. Over the past fourteen years Soul Summit Music has become an institution developing a loyal following that brings the hills of Fort Greene Park alive with families, food, and dancing.
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Updated: August 2, 2026 Featured image: A picture from last year’s 72nd Precinct’s National Night Out in Sunset Park
