Brooklyn is packed with kid-friendly excitement this week, from movies under the stars to Shakespeare in the park to outdoor nature programs and family fun in our Open Streets. Highlights this include the Brooklyn Children Museum’s Field Day in Brower Park, a meteor shower over the NYC skies, the opening of public pools for the season, and a summer arcade beneath the DUMBO Archway. Plus, don’t miss a performance by Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra in Brooklyn Bridge Park, Summer Block Party on Bond Street in Boerum Hill, One Love Caribbean Fest in Prospect Park, and Caribbean Carnival Festival outside Central Library. It’s also the last DUMBO Family Games before a summer hiatus for July and August, and Montague Open Streets will be hosting a Summer Carnival in collaboration with Montague Diner!
MONDAY
Baby Fingers: A Musical Journey through Language and Learning at Brower Park Library | Crown Heights
Monday, June 23 | 10:30-11:30
Learn new songs and sing your favorites as you learn signs from ASL to support language development, self-expression, and bilingualism.
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 Butterflies at Sunset Park Library | Sunset Park
Monday, June 23 | 4-5pm
Join us for an acitvity that explores tie-dye techinques. We will be creating a small craft to take home. All materials will be provided!
TUESDAY
Free Music Show with Hopalong Andrew at Whole Foods | Gowanus
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.
Bushwick Inlet Buds Yoga & Art in the Park at Bushwick Inlet Park | Williamsburg
Tuesday, June 24 | 10-11am | Ages 18 months to 4 years old | RSVP here
Join us for a joyful blend of movement, art, and nature! This session is Little Gardeners Day!
Free Storytime at Private Picassos | Clinton Hill
Tuesdays | 11:00-11:30am
Join us each Tuesday at 11am and select Saturdays at 10am for a special storytime – perfect for babies and toddlers. Private Picassos Founder Valeen Bhat will read a favorite kid’s book in our cozy reading nook. Hang out after for coloring, toys and exploring all of the books we have at our Studio.
Puppets in the Park | Downtown Brooklyn
Tuesday, June 24 | 12-2 pm
Get ready for a family-friendly puppet slam, featuring an inclusive line-up of marionettes, hand puppets, giant puppets and more!
Tie Dye Tween Time at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Tuesday, June 24 | 4-5pm | Ages 9-13
Tween Time: Are you between the ages of 9-13 and looking for something cool to do to kick off the summer? Come to the Brooklyn Heights Library to hang out, listen to music, make something cool, and have a snack! We’ll have bags for patrons to tie-dye (one per person), but if you have an item you would like to tie dye you are welcome to bring it and dye that instead!
Our Garden Club at Central Library | Prospect Heights
Tuesday, June 24 | 4:30-5:15pm | Ages 5+
Let’s see what we can grow in Brooklyn! Plant seeds and watch them grow. Read stories, sing, craft, and tend our garden!
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.
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.
Caribbean Heritage Month: Steelpan with Tropicalfete at Flatbush Library
Tuesday, June 24 | 5:30-6:30pm
Join Flatbush Library for a very special celebration of Caribbean Heritage Month with Tropicalfete’s steelpan program. Immerse yourself in the soulful melodies of steelpan music and join us for a vibrant cultural experience. All ages welcome!
The Brooklyn Poetry Slam | Downtown Brooklyn
Tuesday, June 24 | 6-8pm
Join us live and in-person for the Brooklyn Poetry Slam, an incredible evening of poetry and community led by co-founders Mahogany L. Browne and Jive Poetic! This month’s featured poet is Moné, last year’s Brooklyn Poetry Slam finals winner!
WEDNESDAY
Cadman Park Storytime at Cadman Plaza Park | Brooklyn Heights
Wednesday, June 25 | 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.
Wednesday Storytime at A&C Super | Williamsburg
Wednesday, June 25 | 11:00-11:30am
Come to sing and read with us! For children of all ages and their caregivers. This program will be located at the back of A&C Coffee shop.
Macaroni Kid End-of-Year Sprinkler Party on Middagh Street | Brooklyn Heights
Wednesday, June 25 | 3-5pm
Pack a swimsuit and towel for a pop-up afterschool hydrant sprinkler party at the Middagh Street cul de sac, next to Harry Chapin Playground) Local FDNY heroes on Middagh have agreed to pop a sprinkler cap on the fire hydrant to let the kiddos frolic. There will be a baby pool and water buckets. Feel free to bring water toys!
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.
NBA 2k25 Gaming Tournament at Whitman Resident Association | Fort Greene
Wednesday, June 25 | 3:30-5:00pm | Register here
Battle it out for glory and fantastic prizes! Come to each day and win for a chance at a grand prize! Light refreshments will be provided. Tournament dates: June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16.
Foraging Series for Teens | Fueling Ourselves with the Wild at Greenpoint Library | Greenpoint
Wednesday, June 25 | 4:00-5:30pm | For teens
Teens, join us in a foraging series led by Journei Bimwala. In this first session, explore how wild urban plants can support your health and nutrition. We’ll uncover edible greens and herbs hiding in plain sight, and learn how they nourish the body from the inside out.
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!
The Public Theater: Much Ado About Nothing at Maria Hernandez Park | Bushwick
Wednesday, June 25 | 6:30-8:00pm | RSVP here
The Public Theater’s Mobile Unit celebrates its 15th year with the beloved romantic comedy Much Ado About Nothing. Presented mostly in English, with some Spanish language incorporated, this 90-minute, family-friendly production is designed to be accessible to a wide range of audiences.
Studio Collective New York Music Month Song Share at BKCM | Park Slope
Wednesday, June 25 | 7pm
Open and free to anyone who would like to perform or attend, our Studio Collective Song Share is back in celebration of New York Music Month. Join us in the BKCM Concert Hall to play a song for an attentive audience, get feedback and build musical community.
Sugar, Sugar: QUINCE at Domino Park | Williamsburg
Wednesday, June 25 | Pre-show at 7pm | Performance at 8pm
This summer, Domino Park introduces a new free outdoor performing arts series, Sugar, Sugar! Performances in June will showcase experimental performances spanning theater, dance, music, and puppetry. Join for a pre-show from 7-8pm, with music and games.
Outdoor Movie: Wicked at Carroll Park | Carroll Gardens
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! Tonight’s showing will be Wicked in Carroll Park, rated PG.
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. Please note that this walk leaves promptly at 10 am from the Prospect Park Audubon Center.
Nature Exploration: Pollinator Month | Prospect Park
Thursday, June 26 | 10am-3pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, including a Butterfly Watch, Animal Encounter, and Nature on the Go activities.
Storytime in the Park | Fort Greene Park
Thursdays | 11am
Sing, read, and play with librarians from Walt Whitman Library in Fort Greene Park! For children of all ages and their caregivers. Located at the bottom of the Monument stairs near Myrtle Playground. In case of inclement weather, the program will be held at Walt Whitman Pop-up Library, 240 Nassau Street, 2nd Floor.
Birding 101 at the Boathouse | Prospect Park
Thursday, June 26 | 1-3pm
The “Birding 101” program is a perfect gateway to the fascinating world of bird watching in Brooklyn’s Backyard. After the presentation to learn the ins and outs of beginner birding, join a guided bird walk through our thriving park.
Community Access Thursdays at Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Crown Heights
Thursday, June 26 | 2-5pm
Explore some of our most-loved exhibits, including toddler-favorite Totally Tots, the miniature shops of World Brooklyn, our NEST kids’ climber, and more. Then check out ColorLab, our family art studio located on the 2nd floor of the Museum, where artists of all ages can explore, make, and celebrate art. We recommend reserving your tickets in advance online. Walk-ins always welcome.
Field Day with Brooklyn Children’s Museum in Brower Park | Crown Heights
Thursday, June 26 | 2-5pm
Kick off summer break with fun and play in Brower Park! Check out our different activity stations to enjoy traditional field day games, parachute play, and a special performance by Lavender Blues.
Lavender Blues: REMIXES, a Family Hip-Hop Concert in Brower Park | Crown Heights
Thursday, June 26 | 3:00-3:45pm
Join us as Lady B of Lavender Blues performs “The REMIXES,” a hip-hop concert for families. Parents and little ones will love this interactive, toe-tapping, get-out-of-your-seat good time with Lady B and her Bunnies!
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: Inside Out 2 at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Thursday, June 26 | 3:30-5:o0pm | Ages 5+
This week’s movie: “Inside Out 2” (2024), rated PG. Run time: 1 hour and 36 minutes. No registration required; attendance limited by room capacity
Mud Day at Marsha P. Johnson State Park | Williamsburg
Thursday, June 26 | 3:30-4:30pm
Celebrate Mud Day with us! Paint some mud paintings, meet some mud critters, and squish some mud between your fingers!
Live at the Archway: Ruby Hoops, Chanpan & April Hannah
Thursday, June 26 | 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, from June 12 to July 31 (no event on July 3). This week will feature Chanpan and Ruby Hoops on stage, and April Hannah on the Art Wall.
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!
Peter Brown presents The Wild Robot on the Island at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Thursday, June 26 | 5:30-7:00pm | RSVP here
Join us for a special evening storytime with Peter Brown, author of the bestselling series, The Wild Robot!
Summer Sunset Salsa at Atlantic Terminal Mall Plaza | Downtown Brooklyn
Thursdays, June 26 | 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! Buscabulla, Chuwi & Paso Negro | Prospect Park
Thursday, June 26 | Doors at 6pm | Show at 7pm
Electronic pop duo Buscabulla headlines a night of Puerto Rican pride with textured vocals, minimalist melodies, and dreamy nods to salsa, R&B, and 90s reggaeton. Bad Bunny collaborator Chuwi brings a seamless mix of traditional rhythms and indie energy. Afro-Puerto Rican ensemble Paso Negro will dazzle the stage with a dynamic Bomba performance blending music and dance.
Sugar, Sugar: QUINCE at Domino Park | Williamsburg
Thursday, June 26 | Pre-show at 7pm | Performance at 8pm
This summer, Domino Park introduces a new free outdoor performing arts series, Sugar, Sugar! Performances in June will showcase experimental performances spanning theater, dance, music, and puppetry. Join for a pre-show from 7-8pm, with music and games.
Shakespeare’s Henry V in Carroll Park | Carroll Gardens
Thursday, June 26 | 7:30pm
Smith Street Stage presents Henry V in Carroll Park. Performances run June 5-29 in Brooklyn’s Carroll Park, begin at 7:30 PM and are free. Join us for this timely story of leadership, collective endeavor, and the morally complicated sacrifices that are made in the name of nationhood.
Catch the Bootids Meteor Shower over NYC
Sunday, June 22 – Monday, July 7
A meteor shower will be visible over the NYC skies through July 7! Best viewed from rooftops, city beaches, and open fields in parks, you’ll be able to see it without a telescope. The peak will come between dusk on June 26 and dawn on June 27, when you may be able to see one to two shooting stars every hour.
FRIDAY
Nature Exploration: Pollinator Month | Prospect Park
Friday, June 27 | 10am-3pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, including a Butterfly Watch, Animal Encounter, and Nature on the Go activities.
Public Pools Open | Across NYC
Friday, June 27 | 11am-7pm
NYC public pools are opening for the season on Friday, June 27! Outdoor pools will be open daily from 11am to 7pm, with a break for pool cleaning from 3 to 4pm. Click here for a list of local pools, rules for swimmers, and more ways to stay cool this summer!
Period Pantry Packing Party at Greenpoint Library | Greenpoint
Friday, June 27 | 1:00-2:30pm | For teens
Teens, help us restock our Period Pantry in Eco Lab 3! We’ll be putting kits together that contain pads, tampons, and a piece of dark chocolate to help with cramps.
Caribbean American Heritage Month Performance: Conroy Warren at Eastern Parkway Library | Crown Heights
Friday, June 27 | 2-3pm
Enjoy the power and pleasure of Jazz, Calypso and Reggae through singing and dancing in this interactive performance with versatile entertainer Conroy Warren.
Songs of Resistance and Joy! at Lefferts Historic House | Prospect Park
Friday, June 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 and hear Sister Shawne’ spin the songs that gave Chatel strength, happiness, peace of mind and soulful comfort.
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.
Aviva and Friends Presents: Pride Celebration with Strawbitty Yops at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Friday, June 27 | 3:30-4:30pm | Ages 0-12
Come celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month at the Brooklyn Heights Library and rock out to music by Strawbitty Yops!
Trolls Band Together at Sunset Park Library | Sunset Park
Friday, June 27 | 3:30-5:30pm
Friday Movie Day at the Sunset Park Library. This week’s screening is Trolls Band Together, rated PG.
Free Admission Days @ Pier 2 Roller Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Trial Class with McManus Irish Dance | Brooklyn Heights
Friday, June 27 | 4pm | DM @irishdancenyc on Instagram to RSVP
After 12 years in Manhattan and Queens, McManus Irish Dance is bringing its Irish dance programs to Brooklyn Heights. Mark your calendar for a pop-up trial class in Brooklyn Heights on Friday, June 24 at 4pm; DM @irishdancenyc on Instagram for details and to RSVP.Or email McManusIrishDance@gmail.com to learn more about the fall semester.
Archway Arcade at DUMBO Archway | DUMBO
Friday, June 27 | 6-9pm
Showcase your game under the iconic Archway in Dumbo, Brooklyn! The Archway Arcade is a digital and tabletop games summer evening showcase in DUMBO. You’re invited to play games, come support local Indie game devs, discover your new favorite game, and chat with the masterminds behind them!
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! A Tribute to Quincy Jones: The Greatest Night in Pop | Prospect Park
Friday, June 27 | Doors at 6pm | Show at 7pm
We kick off our two-part tribute to the late, great musician and producer Quincy Jones with a screening of The Greatest Night in Pop, a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the historic anthem “We Are the World.” Come dressed in your best ‘80s looks, and enjoy a DJ set by Rontronik and a panel moderated by Hearing Things featuring director Bao Nguyen before the film.
Caribbean Heritage Celebration: Jammers Steel Pan Band Performance at Nostrand Playground | East Flatbush
Friday, June 27 | 7-8pm
Discover the origin and sounds of Caribbean Heritage at this family-friendly live music performance featuring the Jammers Steel Pan Band.
Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra: Parisian Nocturne | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Friday, June 27 | 7-9pm
Join the Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra for a summer evening of of French classical music by Ravel, Saint-Saëns, Debussy and Berlioz. Please bring a picnic blanket (no chairs on the lawn!)
Shakespeare’s Henry V in Carroll Park | Carroll Gardens
Friday, June 27 | 7:30pm
Smith Street Stage presents Henry V in Carroll Park. Performances run June 5-29 in Brooklyn’s Carroll Park, begin at 7:30 PM and are free. Join us for this timely story of leadership, collective endeavor, and the morally complicated sacrifices that are made in the name of nationhood.
Outdoor Movie: Captain America: Brave New World at Nostrand Playground | East Flatbush
Friday, June 27 | 8:30-10:30pm | PG-13
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! Tonight’s showing will be Captain America: Brave New World at Nostrand Playground.
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, June 28 | 10am-12pm
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!
Pride Bird Walk and History Stroll at Marsha P. Johnson State Park | Williamsburg
Saturday, June 28 | 10am-12pm | RSVP here
In collaboration with Queer Birders, spot birds in the park and then learn about LGBTQ+ history in NYC and beyond.
Nature Exploration: Pollinator Month | Prospect Park
Saturday, June 28 | 10am-1pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, including a Butterfly Watch, Animal Encounter, and Nature on the Go activities.
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!
Free Rhythm & Heart Family Dance Class in McCarren Park | Williamsburg
Saturdays | 11:00-11:30am | Through July 12
Join us for a free Rhythm & Heart dance class in McCarren Park—for children AND families of all ages!
Books Are Magic Storytime with Daniel Salmieri & Sophia Haas: Next to Me | Brooklyn Heights
Saturday, June 28 | 11:00-11:30am | RSVP here
This joyful and soothing read-aloud, about noticing all the wonderful things around you, is a bedtime gem that’s illustrated in gorgeous cut-paper collages by husband-and-wife team Sophia Haas and New York Times Best Illustrated winner Daniel Salmieri.
Community Science Fishing | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Saturday, June 28 | 11am-1pm
Learn the basics of catch-and-release line fishing! Participants of all ages will learn how to tie knots, bait a hook, drop a line, and (with some luck) reel up a fish!
Yoga Block Party at McGolrick Park Plaza | Greenpoint
Saturday, June 28 | 12pm
A Yoga Block Party is taking over McGolrick Park on June 28 to cap off Pride Month! There will be a️ 60-minute Vinyasa flow to a LIVE DJ, complimentary drinks and snacks, and giveaways.
Exquisite Corpse Workshop | Governors Island
Saturday, June 28 | 12-2pm | RSVP here
Join for this kid and family-friendly free workshop, where participants will create their own versions of Exquisite Corpse while interacting and collaborating on a drawing together. Limited space available, RSVP required.
Harvest Your Own Lavender Bouquet | Governors Island
Saturday, June 28 | 12:00-3:30pm | FREE, suggested donation
Harvest your own bouquet from a field full of Lavender flowers overlooking beautiful Buttermilk Channel. You will receive a brief hands-on harvesting tutorial and then cut your own take home bouquet. Suitable for ages 12 and up. Younger children may accompany you into the field, but cannot use harvesting tools.
Pop-Up Audubon I at Nellie’s Lawn | Prospect Park
Saturdays | 12-4pm
Join us at Nellie’s Lawn to explore the wonders of nature with Alliance Naturalists. Activities include games, butterfly crafts, and more nature activities.
Pop-Up Audubon II at Ocean’s Avenue | Prospect Park
Saturdays | 12-4pm
Join us near the Ocean Avenue Entrance to explore the wonders of nature with Alliance Naturalists. Activities will include games, paper flower making, and more nature activities.
Summer Block Party on Bond Street | Boerum Hill
Saturday, June 28 | 12-5pm
There will be live music, DJ Sets, live screen printing, art, books, ice cream, kids activities and more on Saturday, June 28 from 12 to 5 pm on Bond Street between State and Schermerhorn. Free and open to all!
Youth Pride 2025 at Pier 16 | The Seaport
Saturday, June 28 | 12-6pm
This free event uplifts LGBTQIA+ teens and allies for a daylong celebration which includes DJ’s, carnival games, and special guests.
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! Here are the highlights of this weekend:
- 12–6pm| Save a life and donate at the NY Blood Center Blood Drive (btw Prospect & Park)
- 4–6pm | Ralle Ropes Jump Rope + DJ set (btw Dean & Bergen) we’ll be jumping and jiving!
- 4–6pm | Head a few blocks south to enjoy the live music folk sounds from Barry Oreck (btw St Marks & Prospect)
Open Bluegrass Jam Session at East 4th Street Community Garden | Windsor Terrace
Saturday, June 28 | 1-3pm
Open Bluegrass Jam Sessions are scheduled throughout the 2025 season, weather permitting. Bring your guitar, ukulele, banjo, etc., and join in! All skill levels and ages are welcome. Kids are invited to dance along and even touch the instruments after the session.
Family Day Celebrating Tove Jansson and The Moomins at Central Library | Prospect Heights
Saturday, June 28 | 1-4pm
You are invited to help kick off a special exhibition, “The Door is Always Open,” dedicated to Tove Jansson, the beloved Finnish artist, writer, and creator of the Moomins. There will be storytimes and a musical performance with Strawbitty Yops.
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!
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). Here are the highlights for Saturday, June 28:
- Zing! Kids | 2:30-4:30pm
- Live Music between Carroll & Garfield: The Good Hand | 3-5pm
The Public Theater: Much Ado About Nothing | Prospect Park
Saturday, June 28 | 6:30-8:30pm | RSVP here
Join Prospect Park Alliance and The Public Theater for the Mobile Unit’s family-friendly performance of the beloved romantic comedy Much Ado About Nothing!
Silent Disco at 69th Street Pier | Bay Ridge
Saturday, June 28 | 6-9pm
Grab a set of wireless headphones and dance to your own beat! This is a fun party for all ages where you can individually tune-in to the channel of your choice, while dancing with others. This event is FREE and open to all ages of the public. A form of I.D. is required to exchange for headphones.
Shakespeare’s Henry V in Carroll Park | Carroll Gardens
Saturday, June 28 | 7:30pm
Smith Street Stage presents Henry V in Carroll Park. Performances run June 5-29 in Brooklyn’s Carroll Park, begin at 7:30 PM and are free. Join us for this timely story of leadership, collective endeavor, and the morally complicated sacrifices that are made in the name of nationhood.
SUNDAY
Free Admission Days @ Pier 2 Roller Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Family Fun Day at Sunset Park Recreation Center | Sunset Park
Sundays | 10am-12pm | Through June 29
Looking for a creative and colorful way to spend the weekend with your family? Join every weekend for some family-friendly arts & crafts at the Sunset Park Recreation Center.
Nature Exploration: Pollinator Month | Prospect Park
Sunday, June 29 | 10am-1pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, including a Butterfly Watch, Animal Encounter, and Nature on the Go activities.
Harvest Your Own Lavender Bouquet | Governors Island
Sunday, June 29 | 10:30am-1:30pm | FREE, suggested donation
Harvest your own bouquet from a field full of Lavender flowers overlooking beautiful Buttermilk Channel. You will receive a brief hands-on harvesting tutorial and then cut your own take home bouquet. Suitable for ages 12 and up. Younger children may accompany you into the field, but cannot use harvesting tools.
DUMBO Family Games | DUMBO
Sunday, June 29 | 11am-1pm | RSVP here
Join for the last DUMBO Family Games before a hiatus for July and August! Sunday Family Games on car-free Washington Street is a great way to play, meet neighbors and enjoy an epic view! Free Legos, crafts and a rotating roster of activities for kiddos aged 1 to 6 every Sunday from 11am to 1pm until the end of June and then again in September and October (weather permitting). Curated by Team DUMBO x Brooklyn Bridge Parents and supported by Leaf Medical & Leaf Dental in DUMBO.
Teen Service Series: Green Prospect Park | Prospect Park
Sunday, June 29 | 11am-1pm | For teens | RSVP here
Prospect Park needs you! Get your hands dirty, make real change, and level up your community service hours — all while spending your summer outside in Brooklyn’s Backyard! 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, make a real impact, and have a blast doing it!
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.
One Love Fest | Prospect Park
Sunday, June 29 | 11am-7pm | RSVP here
One Love Fest is back for year 4, and I AM CaribBEING and Prospect Park Alliance are bringing the best of Caribbean culture to the Boathouse in Prospect Park. Get ready for live music that’ll keep you moving, dance workshops and performances that are full of flavor. You’ll find Caribbean vendors, makers, and some of the best island food in Brooklyn! It’s fun for all, so come along and let’s vibe together! Come through & celebrate Caribbean vibes like never before.
118th Annual Brooklyn American Independence Day Parade | Sunset Park
Sunday, June 29 | 11:30am
Organized by the Long Island Assembly #703 of the Knights of Columbus, this historic parade is the oldest continuous Independence Day march in New York City. The parade will kick off at 11:30am, starting at 59th Street and 6th Avenue, and will proceed northbound on 5th Avenue toward 43rd Street.
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 Nellie’s Lawn | Prospect Park
Sundays | 12-4pm
Join us at Nellie’s Lawn to explore the wonders of nature with Alliance Naturalists. Activities include games, butterfly crafts, and more nature activities.
Pop-Up Audubon II at Ocean’s Avenue | Prospect Park
Sundays | 12-4pm
Join us near the Ocean Avenue Entrance to explore the wonders of nature with Alliance Naturalists. Activities will include games, paper flower making, and more nature activities.
Montague Open Streets: Montague Diner Carnival + Street Fun | Brooklyn Heights
Sunday, June 29 | 12-5pm
Enjoy free activities, entertainment and more on Montague Open Streets! Montague Street will be closed to car traffic between Clinton and Hicks Streets from 10am-7pm. Here are this weekend’s highlights:
- Brooklyn Museum on Wheels | 12-5pm | Brooklyn Museum on Wheels rolls onto Montague Street with interactive art-making, games, storytelling, and more free activities inspired by the museum’s collection and local history.
- Cheryl Tugade Music | 12pm | Singer-songwriter Cheryl Tugade will perform under the tent on Hicks Street.
- Rogue Connections | 2pm| Brooklyn Heights guitar/vocal duo will play folk-rock hits under the tent on Hicks Street.
- And more! See the full lineup here.
2025 Tompkins Avenue Open Streets | Bed-Stuy
Sunday, June 29 | 12-6pm
Join for fun on Open Streets, from Gates to Hancock Street. There will be great music, performances, fitness, art, sports, community organizations, and more!
Tropicalfete Annual Carnival Festival at BPL Central Plaza | Prospect Heights
Sunday, June 29 | 2-6pm
Carnival Vibes in Brooklyn! Tropicalfete Inc. and Brooklyn Public Library proudly invite you to our Carnival Festival in celebration of Caribbean American Heritage Month. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of culture, music, color, and joy!
Shakespeare’s King Lear at Cadman Plaza Park | Brooklyn Heights
Sunday, June 29 | 5pm
Join for this free performance of Shakespeare’s King Lear in Cadman Plaza Park.
The Public Theater: Much Ado About Nothing | Prospect Park
Sunday, June 29 | 6:30-8:30pm | RSVP here
Join Prospect Park Alliance and The Public Theater for the Mobile Unit’s family-friendly performance of the beloved romantic comedy Much Ado About Nothing!
Shakespeare’s Henry V in Carroll Park | Carroll Gardens
Sunday, June 29 | 7:30pm
Smith Street Stage presents Henry V in Carroll Park. Performances run June 5-29 in Brooklyn’s Carroll Park, begin at 7:30 PM and are free. Join us for this timely story of leadership, collective endeavor, and the morally complicated sacrifices that are made in the name of nationhood.
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Updated: June 24, 2025. Main Photo: DUMBO Family Games on Car-Free Washington Street.
