An eventful week is coming up in our neighborhoods in Brooklyn with back to school parties, touch-a-truck event, Hip Hop anniversary celebration for families and more free fun.
Macy’s Back to School Celebration in Downtown Brooklyn | Friday 9/8
Downtown Brooklyn and Macy’s kick off the new school year with an afternoon of music, a fashion show, and giveaways! In addition to music courtesy of DJ Boogie, there will be makeup demos, fragrance testing, raffles, and school supplies giveaways. Friday, September 8, 3:30-6:30pm.
Back to School Party in Brooklyn Heights | Saturday 9/9
Mommy Poppins & Brooklyn Bridge Parents present a Back to School Party during Open Streets on Montague with free kids activities, performances, and more. There will be games, arts & crafts, soccer, Ninja warrior training, face painting, kids fitness classes, squash, tennis, STEM stations, and much more. Puppet shows by Puppetsburg (for ages up to 5), a kids concert by Hopalong Andrew and a dance party by Hype Dance best (for ages up to 8). Bring a swimsuit and towel for hydrant sprinkler fun and water play powered by Macaroni KID Brooklyn NW. Enjoy car free blocks from Clinton – Henry & Henry – Hicks. Best for ages 0-12. Saturday, September 9, 12-4pm. RSVP here.
Back to School Celebration at Atlantic Terminal | Saturday 9/9
Stop by for a live show with Fyütch and get free books from Brooklyn Book Bodega for the whole family. Fyütch is a Grammy-nominated music and social justice artist who combines Hip-Hop and visual storytelling to educate, entertain, and empower the next eneration with songs about history, community, and family. Saturday, September 9 12-2pm
Jazz Festival | Fort Greene Park | Saturday 9/9
The Fort Greene Park Jazz Festival
September 9, 3-7pm
Get ready to listen to soulful sounds at the park! The Jazz Festival provides live jazz entertainment for families, neighborhoods, communities, and New Yorkers twice annually. Bring a blanket and some friends!
Myrtle Ave Touch a Truck in Clinton Hill | Saturday 9/9
Touch A Truck Day on Myrtle Avenue will bring an opportunity for kids to get up close with all kinds of large trucks and vehicles! Big trucks plus crafts for kids, music, and more will fill the block on Clinton Avenue between Myrtle & Willoughby. Saturday, September 9 10am-2pm (Rain Date on Saturday, Sept 16)
Fishing clinics | Brooklyn Bridge Park | Saturday 9/9
Learn how to bait a hook, drop a line, and maybe even reel up a fish! Guided by our education team, learn the basics of rod and reel fishing while catching-and-releasing some of Brooklyn Bridge Park’s finest. Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm at Pier 5. All equipment provided.
Ed Center Birthday Celebration | Brooklyn Bridge Park | Sunday 9/10
Brooklyn Bridge Park’s 8th Annual Ed Center Birthday in Dumbo
Sunday, September 10 1-5pm
Join the Education team in celebration of the 8th Anniversary of the Environmental Education Center! Celebrate with some special birthday crafts and activities, in addition to exploring their unique educational exhibits and animals.
BRIC House Block Party + Family Day in Fort Greene | Sunday 9/10
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop and 10 years at BRIC House, they’re throwing a Block Party featuring family art-making, musical performances, panel talks, and workshops inspired by the building blocks of Hip-Hop. Sunday, September 10 12-6pm
Ping Pong Happy Hour | Brooklyn Commons Park | Tuesdays
DJ Mike Doelo and The Push are back for another series of ping pong match ups on Tuesdays from 4.30 to 7 pm.
DUMBO Family Games | Washington Street DUMBO | Sundays
Enjoy our epic Lego table, plus building blocks, arts & crafts, Corn hole, Connect Four, arts & crafts, balloon twisting by Leaf Medical & Dental and more on car-free Washington Street on Sundays from 11 am to 1 pm (weather permitting). Curated by the DUMBO BID x Brooklyn Bridge Parents and supported by Leaf Medical & Leaf Dental in DUMBO. No need to RSVP, just show up.
Book of HOV Jay-Z’s life | Central Library Grand Army Plaza | Daily
The Book of HOV is a 40,000-square-foot exhibit at the Brooklyn Public Library Central about Jay-Z’s professional life with the front of the building wrapped with his lyrics, a Jazz Grant-crafted mural in the building’s atrium and six “zones” dedicated to the music icon’s career and legacy. It presents thousands of archived objects, including original recording masters, never-before-seen photos, iconic stage wear, prestigious awards and recognitions, as well as videos and artifacts from every facet on JAY-Z’s life. The exhibition follows library hours of operation MON–THURS 9AM–8PM, FRI–SAT 9AM–6PM and SUN 1PM–5PM. Find out more here.
Kayaking | Pier 4 | Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays
Free family-friendly kayaking is offered throughout the summer on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons through September in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Find out more here.
Waterfront Walks | Brooklyn Bridge Park | Sundays
Free waterfront walks through Brooklyn Bridge Park to learn about the history of the Brooklyn waterfront and the park’s design. All tours meet at Pier 1 entrance, weather permitting every Sunday at 10.30 am through October.
