There’s so much free family fun to be had in Brooklyn this summer, and this week is no exception. Mark your calendar for Brooklyn Children’s Museum’s Field Day in Brower Park, the final installment of DUMBO’s summer music and art series Live in the Archway, and the reopening of the LeFrak Center in Prospect Park, complete with roller skating, boating and—for the first time—pickleball. And don’t miss First Saturday at the Brooklyn Museum, the Summer Stroll street festival in Bay Ridge, Soul Summit in Fort Greene Park, and BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! in Prospect Park.
MONDAY
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.
Lego Robotics at Adams Street Library | DUMBO
Mondays | 4-5pm | Ages 9-17 | Registration required
Learn to use advanced LEGO robotics sets while exploring STEM concepts and making new friends. Registration required!
Outdoor Movie: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me in Pacific Park | Prospect Park
Monday, July 28 | Movie at sunset | PG-13
Pacific Park is located on the central lawn between 595 Dean St and Chelsea Piers Fitness Prospect Heights (645 Dean St). Join every Monday in July for free outdoor movies!
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.
Music with Yonatan at Martha’s Bakery | Williamsburg
Tuesday, July 29 | 11:00-11:30am | Ages 0-5
Come along with the JCC Brooklyn North Williamsburg for summer full of FREE fun activities for the kids! Join us for free music with Yonatan at Martha’s Bakery.
Summer Lunchtime Jazz Concerts in Columbus Park: Boncellia Lewis and Friends | Downtown Brooklyn
Tuesday, July 29 (Rescheduled from Tuesday, July 8) | 12:00-1:30pm
Enjoy your lunch outdoors with some of jazz’s most celebrated local musicians! This week, join for Boncellia Lewis and friends.
Postpartum + Beyond Support Group at The Canopy | Williamsburg
Tuesdays | 12:30-2:00pm | RSVP here
Our weekly postpartum support group offers a free, safe, and welcoming space for new parents, with emotional support, practical tips, and valuable resources to help navigate the physical and emotional journey after childbirth.
Outdoor Art-Making with BkM Teens at Brooklyn Museum | Prospect Heights
Wednesday, July 30 | 3:30-5:30pm
Drop by our outdoor plaza this summer to join our teen Museum Apprentices in an art-making activity. Each project will be inspired by works in the collection. Free and open to the public. Supplies are limited; first come, first served. Rain location: Education Center, 1st Floor.
Outdoor Movie: Elf in Domino Park | Williamsburg
Tuesday, July 29 | 4pm | PG
Join for a family-friendly screening in Domino Square: Elf, PG, 1 hour and 37 minutes. During the movie, A Rosie Day will present a craft: create “Buddy’s Breakfast Mural.” We’ll have tons of art supplies to bring Buddy’s favorite meal to life on a huge canvas.
Tween Time: Movie Day: A Night At The Museum at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Tuesday, July 29 | 4-5pm | Ages 9-13
Join us for Tween Tuesdays. Today we will be watching A Night At The Museum (2006, PG) while we hang out with our friends and stay out of the heat! Snacks will be provided!
Our Garden Club at Central Library | Prospect Heights
Tuesday, July 29 | 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.
Sunset Volunteer Series | Prospect Park
Tuesday, July 29 | 5-7pm | Ages 14+ | Register here
Volunteers will help with invasive plant removal, litter pickup and mulching. Please note that start and end times for Sunset Series vary depending on the sunset.
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.
Cobble Hill Music in the Park: Papa Vega’s Dream Shadows | Cobble Hill
Tuesday, July 29 (Rescheduled from Tuesday, July 1) | 6-7pm | RSVP here
Cobble Hill Park will once again bring free, live music to the neighborhood on Tuesday evenings in July. Join for American blues, country, and jazz on Tuesday, July 29.
NIA Free Summer Concerts: The Electrix | Bay Ridge
Tuesday, July 29 | 7–8pm
Free Summer Concerts return to Shore Park Shore Rd & 79th St in Bay Ridge every Tuesday in July and August, with the main band starting at 7pm and an opening act from School of Rock at 6pm! Join on July 29 for a Grateful Dead tribute. Check NIA’s Instagram and website for rain date announcements.
WEDNESDAY
Teen Service Series: Green Prospect Park | Prospect Park
Wednesday, July 30 | 11am-1pm | For teens | Register here
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 while helping to maintain the park!
Wednesday Wonders at Abolitionist Place | Downtown Brooklyn
Wednesday, July 30 | 1:30-2:30pm
For kids and families, Abolitionist Place becomes a giant playroom every Wednesday afternoon this summer! On July 23, join for Twirls and Swirls: Hula Hooping with RollerBoogie!
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.
68th Precinct Police Commissioner’s Day of Play | Bay Ridge
Wednesdays | 4-7pm
Join every Wednesday to participate in the Police Commissioner’s Day of Play! We will be at Shore Road Park (Shore Road and 79th Street) from 4-7pm every week. Activities include basketball, football, hula hoops, board games, and more.
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!
Green Team | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Wednesday, July 30 | 5:30-7:30pm | Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult | Register here
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!
Bare Feet Downtown Brooklyn: Behind the Groove! with Kwikstep, Rokafella, and Princess Lockerooo | Downtown Brooklyn
Wednesday, July 30 | 6-8pm
Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi returns to Downtown Brooklyn on Wednesday evenings this July. Seasoned pros and first-time dancers are all welcome to join on The Plaza’s dance floor for fun and exciting moves. On July 30, join for Kwikstep, Rokafella, and Princess Lockerooo.
Outdoor Movie: Mean Girls | Prospect Park
Wednesday, July 30 | Pre-film activities at 6pm; movie at sunset | PG-13 | RSVP here
Join for Paramount+ Movie Nights in Prospect Park. This week’s screening is Mean Girls, rated PG-13.
Open Sound: Belle Shea at Open Source Gallery | South Slope
Wednesday, July 30 | 7-9pm | RSVP here
Open Sound is a free concert series with a concert every Wednesday evening in the summer. Join us Wednesday, July 30th to see Belle Shea.
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. This walk leaves promptly at 10am from the Prospect Park Audubon Center.
Summer Spruce Up | Prospect Park
Thursday, July 31 | 10am-1pm | For teens and adults | RSVP here
Volunteers will assist in tasks such as invasive plant removal, trail maintenance, litter pick up, and other landscaping needs. The group meets at a different location every week. If you RSVP, you will receive a reminder email with the meeting location.
Storytime in the Park | Fort Greene Park
Thursdays | 11:00-11:45am
Sing, read, and play with librarians from Brooklyn Public Library! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children during this program featuring guest musical artists from Urban Stages. For children of all ages and their caregivers.
Nature Exploration: Lake Appreciation | Prospect Park
Thursday, July 31 | 12-4pm | RSVP here
Join for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center. Programs include pond water sampling, a close-up encounter with water-dwelling creatures like turtles and fish, and a nature walk along Brooklyn’s only lake.
Prospect Park Zoo Field Trip | Prospect Park
Thursday, July 31 | 1:30-2:45pm | RSVP here
Join Prospect Park Alliance every Thursday afternoon for a wild trip to the Prospect Park Zoo! Each week, a zoo educator will introduce you and your little ones to one amazing animal, up close and personal. This program meets at the Prospect Park Boathouse promptly at 1:30 pm.
Community Access Thursdays at Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Crown Heights
Thursdays | 2-5pm | Reserve here
Explore some of the museum’s most-loved exhibits, including toddler-favorite Totally Tots, the miniature shops of World Brooklyn, our NEST kids’ climber, and more. Then check out ColorLab, the family art studio located on the 2nd floor of the Museum, where artists of all ages can explore, make, and celebrate art. Plus, say hello to BCM’s live animals at Animal Encounters, which repeats twice, first from 3:00-3:20pm and again from 3:45-4:05 pm. It’s recommended that you reserve your tickets in advance online. Walk-ins always welcome.
Field Day with Brooklyn Children’s Museum in Brower Park | Crown Heights
Thursday, July 31 | 2-5pm
Join BCM for our second Field Day as part of our Summer Days of Play! Celebrate the summertime with fun and play in Brower Park! Check out our different activity stations to enjoy various field day games, parachute play, special craft activities, and more!
Nature Storytime at Environmental Education Center | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Thursday, July 31 | 3:00-3:30pm | Walk-ups only; first-come, first-served
Held on the third Thursday of every month (during Open Hours), librarians from the Adams Street Library lead for an exciting and engaging storytime session, along with singing and rhymes. Stick around after to check out all the animals and activities in the room during Open Hours!
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.
Animal and Bug Crafts at McCarren Park | Williamsburg
Thursday, July 31 | 3:30pm | Ages 0-5
Come along with the JCC Brooklyn North Williamsburg for summer full of FREE fun activities for the kids! Join for animal and bug crafts at McCarren Park, entrance on Bedford Avenue across from Automotive High School.
Summer Movie: Luca at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Thursday, July 31 | 3:30-5:00pm | Ages 5+
Summer Movie at Brooklyn Heights Library! This week’s movie: Luca (2021), rated PG. Run time: 1 hour and 35 minutes. No registration required; attendance limited by room capacity.
Bedtime Stories at Sunset Park Library | Sunset Park
Thursday, July 31 | 4:00-4:30pm | Ages 3-8
At Sunset Park Library, come in your pajamas and enjoy an evening storytime for ages 3 to 8 years. With soothing songs and books to help your child wind down at the end of the day.
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!
Live at the Archway: Chicha Libre & Chelsea Bonosky | DUMBO
Thursday, July 31 | Doors at 5pm | Music 6:00-7:30pm
Join for the final event in this summer music and art series in the Dumbo Archway. On stage will be Chicha Libre, and Chelsea Bonosky will been the Art Wall.
Improv in the Park at Marsha P. Johnson State Park | Williamsburg
Thursday, July 31 | 6-8pm | All ages | RSVP here
In collaboration with Second City NYC, learn the basics of improv theatre and participate in improv games! All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Summer Sunset Salsa at Atlantic Terminal Mall Plaza | Downtown Brooklyn
Thursdays | 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.
CANCELLED: Outdoor Movie: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off | Coney Island Beach
CANCELLED: Thursday, July 31 | Pre-film activities at 6pm; movie at sunset | PG-13 | RSVP here
Due to inclement weather, this screening has been cancelled.
Summer Music Series at Bushwick Inlet Park: Carol Sudhalter Quintet | Williamsburg
Thursday, July 31 | 6:30pm
Join for the fifth annual music series on the waterfront of 86 Kent Avenue, Thursdays evenings in July at 6:30pm. All concerts are free! This week features Carol Sudhalter Quintet.
Free Family Movie Night: Inside Out 2 at Maimonides Park | Coney Island
Thursday, July 31 | 7pm | PG | RSVP here
Backyard Movie at Charlotte Patisserie: Midnight in Paris | Greenpoint
Thursday, July 31 | 7pm | PG-13
Join for an outdoor movie and dessert in the backyard of Charlotte Patisserie!
FRIDAY
Family Fridays at City League Coffee | Bay Ridge
Fridays | 9:30-10:30am
Every Friday, City League Coffee invites parents, grandparents, siblings, caregivers and their little ones to join us for a fun-filled exciting hour. Each week is designed to feature a different activity that fosters a sense of togetherness between neighbors.
NIA Mommy & Me Summer Series: Storytime in the Park | Prospect Park
Fridays, 9:30-10:30am | August 1 & 8 | Ages 0-4
This 4-week Mommy & Me summer series is for mom and little ones ages 0-4. Join story time in the park, and end with a picnic! All events are free and they’ll also be giveaways!
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.
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.
Free Friends’ Fest at Jackie Robinson Playground | Bed-Stuy
Fridays | 5-7pm
The Friends of Jackie Robinson Park Playground presents Free Friends’ Fest, a mini-festival with art activities, performances, double dutch, line dancing, fresh produce, and more in the park.
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Mireya Ramos and the Poor Choices, Talibah Safiya & Morley | Prospect Park
Friday, August 1 | Doors at 6pm | Show at 7pm
Join for BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!, New York City’s longest-running, free, outdoor performing arts festival. This week will feature Mireya Ramos and the Poor Choices, Talibah Safiya & Morley.
Summer Stroll on Third Avenue | Bay Ridge
Friday, August 1 | 6-10pm | 82nd Street to Marine Avenue
Summer Stroll on Third Avenue is Bay Ridge’s beloved summer street festival, turning stretches of Third Avenue into a lively, car-free pedestrian plaza on select Friday evenings. Enjoy outdoor dining, live music, local shopping, and family-friendly activities.
Stargazing at Floyd Bennett Field | Marine Park
Friday, August 1 | 8:30-11:00pm
Join the Amateur Astronomers Association at historic Floyd Bennett Field for free monthly observing sessions, open to the public!
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
Saturday, August 2 | 10am-12pm | RSVP here
Join us for a special seining session celebrating the Great Hudson River Fish Count! Discover the East River’s amazing biodiversity as our trained staff, volunteers and marine biologists use a seine net to humanely catch-and-release organisms, including fish, jellyfish, crabs, and more! All ages are welcome at this free event!
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.
Nature Exploration: Wildlife Appreciation | Prospect Park
Saturday, August 2 | 10am-1pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs: discovery stations and activities, an encounter with animals in the Audubon Center’s collection, and a family nature walk.
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!
Reopening of LeFrak Center | Prospect Park
Saturday, August 2 | 11am | RSVP here for the full schedule
Following renovations and with new operators in place, Prospect Park’s LeFrak Center is reopening with expanded offerings, including rollerskating, boating, and—for the first time—pickleball, starting the weekend of Saturday, August 2 & Sunday, August 3. RSVP to receive the full schedule of programs, including free rink admission for rollerskating, pickleball, yoga, and more.
Books Are Magic Storytime with Kat Maconie: What Kind of Shoes Does a Hippopotamus Choose? | Brooklyn Heights
Saturday, August 2 | 11:00-11:30am | RSVP here
From award-winning shoe designer Kat Maconie comes a rhyming tale about many critters and the numerous shoes they wear.This gorgeously witty picture book will delight and entertain readers of all ages.
Monthly Tree Tour | Governors Island
Saturday, August 2 | 11:45am-1:00pm | Register here
Join the Governors Island Nature team for free guided tours, held the first Saturday of each month through October.
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! Stay tuned here to see this weekend’s lineup of family-friendly programming.
Young Naturalists | Fort Greene Park
Saturday, August 2 | 12-1pm | Ages 5-13
Young Naturalists is a youth-led program for kids ages 5-13 to share and grow their knowledge about the world around them using Fort Greene Park as their open lab. 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.
Brooklyn Stories & Art: Presented by Author-Illustrator Javaka Steptoe at Center for Brooklyn History | Brooklyn Heights
Saturday, August 2 | 1:00-2:30pm | Ages 5-10 | RSVP here
Award-winning author-illustrator Javaka Steptoe brings his powerful story of young Jean-Michel Basquiat to life in this interactive program. Participants will enjoy a reading of “Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat” and engage in discussion about art and self-expression. Children will create their own wearable paper crowns.
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.
Tiny Tales & Big Feelings – A Playful Pop-Up for Toddlers! in Carroll Park | Carroll Gardens
Saturday, August 2 | 2-4pm | Ages 2-4 | RSVP here
Join The Character Lab at Carroll Park for a toddler play experience! Designed for ages 2–4, this free outdoor pop-up led by a teaching artist blends music, movement, storytelling, and pretend play to support early emotional development. The session will include music & movement, dress-up and make-believe, and more fun! Please bring water and sun protection.
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!
Free Family Event at Teak and Falu House | Greenpoint
Saturday, August 2 | 5-7pm
Save the Date for a free Family Event Teak and Falu House in Greenpoint. There will be curated fun for kids, food and drink for the adults, plus raffles, giveaways, and more.
First Saturday: En Fuego at The Brooklyn Museum | Prospect Heights
Saturday, August 2 | 5:00-9:30pm
Join for music, film, poetry, and comedy at August’s First Saturday. Celebrate artists from the Caribbean diaspora in the lead-up to Brooklyn’s West Indian Day Parade . This program is free; registration is required and includes Museum general admission.
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Gogol Bordello, Puzzled Panther & Pons | Prospect Park
Saturday, August 2 | Doors at 6pm | Show at 7pm
Join for BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!, New York City’s longest-running, free, outdoor performing arts festival. This week will feature Gogol Bordello, Puzzled Panther & Pons.
SUNDAY
Free Admission Days @ Pier 2 Roller Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Park Pitch In: Lefferts Historic House Yard Renewal | Prospect Park
Sunday, August 3 | 10am-1pm | For teens and adults
Help Prospect Park Alliance prepare the Lefferts Historic House yard and garden for upcoming exhibits and events. Volunteers will have the opportunity to remove invasive, unwanted wild growing plants, apply mulch to paths, and complete other landscaping tasks.
Reopening of LeFrak Center | Prospect Park
Sunday, August 3 | 11am | RSVP here for the full schedule
Following renovations and with new operators in place, Prospect Park’s LeFrak Center is reopening with expanded offerings, including rollerskating, boating, and—for the first time—pickleball, starting the weekend of Saturday, August 2 & Sunday, August 3. RSVP to receive the full schedule of programs, including free rink admission for rollerskating, pickleball, yoga, and more.
From Newbery Honor author Rajani LaRocca and critically acclaimed illustrator Abhi Alwar, an authentic celebration of friendship and finding your place in this back-to-school picture book and follow up to Summer Is for Cousins.
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.
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!
Outdoor Concert: This Sun-Breathing Earth | Governors Island
Sunday, August 3 | 1:45-5:30pm
Join the Climate Imaginarium for a performance by Glass Clouds Ensemble, a chamber music collective centering nature and environment. Then, stick around after the concert for a solarpunk workshop.
Find Waldo Local in Fort Greene Finale Party at Greenlight Bookstore | Fort Greene
Sunday, August 3 | 2:00-3:30pm | RSVP here
During the month of July, Greenlight Bookstore hosts “Find Waldo Local in Fort Greene,” an exciting month-long scavenger hunt to find Waldo in participating local businesses. Kids and families can search for Waldo and come back to Greenlight for prizes throughout the month. And on August 3, join us for a big Waldo-palooza in the store! Prizes will be given for those with the most Waldo sightings, and we’ll have refreshments, activities, and more.
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!
Soul Summit | Fort Greene Park
Sunday, August 3 | 3-8pm
Join the dance party this summer! The Soul Summit Music Festival is an event that takes place in Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn on Sunday afternoons in the summer. Always free and open to the public, the festival showcases artists of various backgrounds, including DJs, bands, dance companies, fashion designers, filmmakers and photographers.
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Updated: July 30, 2025. Main Image: Reopening of LeFrak Center in Prospect Park.
