Watch the World Cup Semi-finals and Finals across Brooklyn and celebrate National Ice Cream Day in Prospect Park and Prospect Heights this week. Families can also learn how to fish in Marine Park, make fire in Prospect Park, juggle in Red Hook, and garden in Fort Greene Park. Don’t miss Brooklyn Bridge Parents’ Summer Saturdays for Families at Atlantic Terminal Mall. The theme for this month is Soccer, Sun & Fun!
MONDAY
Summer at the Library: Hopalong Andrew | Windsor Terrace
Monday, July 13th | 10:30am-11:30am
Hopalong Andrew is an American Western and Folk music singer and humorist who revisions classic cowboy and folk songs to playfully reflect city life for urban cowpokes. Come to the Windsor Terrace Library for a fun performance.
TUESDAY
Shelter and Fire Building | Prospect Park
Tuesday, July 14th | 11:00am-12:00pm | Ages 6-19
Join Librarians and Park Rangers for Shelter and Fire Building in Prospect Park. Learn more about survival skills, fire safety, and nature in Brooklyn! Meet at the Prospect Park Picnic House.
Juggling 101 | Red Hook
Tuesday, July 14th | 2:00pm-3:00pm
Want to learn a new skill? Juggling is perfect! Join the Red Hook Interim Library to learn what can be juggled — from fruit to scarves to socks. Participants will make their own juggling balls to take home. Learn the basics and check out the advanced tricks!
Monthly Parent Virtual Meeting | Online
Tuesday, July 14th | 7:00pm | Register here
Join UMCA for their monthly parent virtual meeting. This month they are celebrating Disability Pride Month while empowering families with knowledge, resources, and community.
WEDNESDAY
Bilingual-Hindi Toddler Storytime with Ms. Geshu | Williamsburg
Wednesday, July 15th | 10:30am-11:15am
Join Ms. Geshu of BROOKLYNBIHARN for an interactive bilingual Indian tea party storytime featuring her book “My Heart Would Like Some More, Please!” ये दिल माँगे औरalongside the playful rhythm of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Participants will explore colors, animals, foods, and Hindi words together through stories, repetition, and joyful participation at the Leonard Library.
Movies Under the Stars: Dirty Dancing | Cadman Plaza Park
Wednesday, July 15th | 8:30pm-10:30pm
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs. Come watch Dirty Dancing about an innocent teen vacationing with her upper-middle-class parents at an upscale resort in the 1960s Catskills gets a jolt of culture shock when she crushes on the hotel’s slick, handsome dance instructor.
THURSDAY
Nature Storytime | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Thursday, July 16th | 3:00pm-3:30pm
Join for Nature Storytime at the Environmental Education Center! Held at 3:00 PM on the third Thursday of every month (during Open Hours). Librarians from Brooklyn Public Library Adams Street location lead for an exciting and engaging storytime session, along with singing and rhymes. Each month they select a book to pair with the Education Center’s monthly nature theme. Stick around after to check out all the animals and activities in the room during Open Hours! Storytime is typically about a half hour long.
The Art of Drag: Drag Makeup Demo | Borough Park
Thursday, July 16th | 3:00pm-4:00pm
Learn makeup tips and tricks from a drag artist in this live makeup tutorial and demonstration. Attendees will have access to eye and lip makeup, small mirrors, single-use applicators, and makeup removers. They will follow along, and ask questions with drag artist, Bella Noche from Drag Artists for Expression NYC. Bella Noche, the premiere mermaid drag queen of New York, sure leaves a splash wherever she swims. She aims to bring love and laughter to all audiences with her fantastical spark of colors, creativity, and charisma. Bella is known as a leader within the LGBTQIA+ community and the drag community for her various work across New York City and Long Island. This will take place at the Ryder Library.
Angling for a Fish | Marine Park
Thursday, July 16th | 4:00pm-6:00pm
Join Marine Park Alliance and NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation to learn to fish at Gerritsen Beach. All supplies provided!
Movies With A View: Bend It Like Beckham | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Thursday, July 16th | 6:00pm-10:00pm
Leading up to the World Cup Final, revisit the popular film Bend It Like Beckham (PG-13, 2002, 112 minutes), about a young woman chasing her passion for soccer despite her family’s wishes. 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.
FRIDAY
Expert-Led Explorations: Insects | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Friday, July 17th | 10:30am-12:00pm | Register here
Join for a walk around Pier 1 to learn about the insects of Brooklyn Bridge Park. Meet at the Pier 1 Pavilion.
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.
SATURDAY
Summer Saturdays for Families at Atlantic Terminal Mall | Downtown Brooklyn
Saturday, July 18th (rain date July 19th) | 11:00am-1:00pm | Ages 0-12 | RSVP here
Join Brooklyn Bridge Parents and Atlantic Terminal Mall for Summer Saturdays with free water play, kids activities, giveaways and more fun on Saturdays in June, July and August on the Atlantic Terminal Mall Plaza. Come out to play, cool off and make friends! The theme for this month is Soccer, Sun & Fun!
Just for Kids: Uncle Tony’s Reptile Show | Marine Park
Saturday, July 18th | 11:00am-12:00pm
Join Marine Park Alliance and Uncle Tony for this educational show featuring 6-8 live animals, including a hands-on presentation, followed by time for participants to hold and take pictures with the animals. This event will take place at Playground 278.
Disability Pride Month: Accessible Art Tour
Saturday, July 18th | 12:00pm-1:00pm
Join the Rangers for a tour through Prospect Park focused on art in the park! Learn about the storied history of public art in Brooklyn’s flagship park and the role of arts and cultural programming in making urban green spaces more accessible.
Young Naturalists: Garden Day | Fort Greene Park
Saturday, July 18th | 12:30pm-1:30pm | Ages 5-13
Young Naturalists is a youth-led program for kids to share and grow their knowledge about the world around them using Fort Greene Park as their open lab. Held biweekly with sessions ranging from bird identification and recycling minigames, to sharing all sorts of knowledge with one another, kids can expect to participate in hands-on activities and experiments and learn from their fellow Young Naturalists. Come help liven up Fort Green Park’s garden!
The Magic of Moving Pictures | Sunset Park
Saturday, July 18th | 2:00pm-3:30pm | Ages 6-14
Come to The Magic of Moving Pictures, a free Animation Workshop series led by teaching artist Maya Perry at the Sunset Park Public Library! This hands-on series introduces young artists to the history and techniques of animation through playful exploration and storytelling. Over the course of several weeks, students will discover how still images come to life through persistence of vision, from early optical toys like thaumatropes and flipbooks to modern stop-motion techniques using paper, clay, everyday objects, and even their own bodies. Each session builds foundational animation skills while nurturing curiosity, collaboration, and creative confidence. From crafting a flipbook, storyboarding an idea, to animating with clay or fabric, students will engage deeply with art and technology—bringing their imagination to motion one frame at a time.
SUNDAY
Summer at the Terminal: Family Soccer Day | Sunset Park
Sunday, July 19th | 10:00am-4:00pm
A family-friendly soccer-themed festival; bring the whole family to enjoy mini soccer, soccer-themed games, and food at Brooklyn Army Terminal!
Summer Playdate | Crown Heights
Sunday, July 19th | 11:00am-1:30pm
Join the Crown Heights Care Collective’s monthly playdate for story hour, a sing-a-long, and drawing activities. Light on programming means heavy on imaginative fun for the kids and connecting with other families in the neighborhood! This will take place at Another World.
Smorgasburg Great Ice Cream Fair at Prospect Park
Sunday, July 19th | 11:00am-6:00pm | FREE entry
A beloved summer tradition returns to Prospect Park! Join Smorgasburg, presented in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance, for this special event with curated ice cream vendors alongside your favorite Smorgasburg regulars, all offering special ice-cream-forward treats for the day. Enjoy playful installations, hands-on activities, and family-friendly entertainment designed for all ages.
Play in the Square | Domino Park
Sunday, July 19th | 12:00pm-3:00pm
Twice monthly, bring the family for a fun-filled Sunday afternoon, featuring programming by local, talented children’s performers and educators. Sunday mornings feature two events hosted by Domino Park’s partners, one at 12 pm, and one at 2pm. Stick around the whole slate of programming and head over to the Greenmarket (and the Fountain!) to make a whole day out of it.
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12:00pm – Sing-alongs with Jono Waldman
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2:00pm – Creative workshop with A Rosie Day
Montague Street Finals Viewing Party | Brooklyn Heights
Sunday, July 19th | 12:00pm-6:00pm
On July 19th from 12 to 6pm, the BHA is hosting a special edition of Montague Open Streets, bringing the community together for a Bastille Day fête and a live viewing of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final. FIFA World Cup 2026 Final (between Clinton and Henry): Watch the Final on TVs on the street, plus youth soccer clinics and open play, and soccer sticker trading. No need to RSVP.
World Cup Final Watch Party at Central Library | Prospect Heights
Sunday, July 19 | 2:00pm-6:00pm
Ice Cream Block Party | Prospect Heights
Sunday, July 19th | 2:00pm-8:00pm
Ample Hills Creamery is celebrating National Ice Cream Day with an ice cream block party at all four NYC shops, including both Brooklyn locations (623 Vanderbilt Ave and 816 Washington Ave). Each location will have music, balloons, face painting and, of course, and their delicious made in Brooklyn ice cream.
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Updated: July 11, 2026 Featured image: Summer Saturdays for Families at Atlantic Terminal Mall
