Brooklyn is brimming with family fun this week—outdoor summer movies, back-to-school parties and giveaways, and picnics, field days, and volunteer projects in our parks. More highlights include Battle of Brooklyn commemorations in Park Slope and Green-Wood Cemetery, the NY Kids Club Summer Festival marking the grand opening of their new Park Slope/Gowanus flagship, NYC Summer Streets on Eastern Parkway, and the high-speed excitement of the Koko NYC South Slope Derby, where kids race their own handmade soap box cars.
MONDAY
My Parent & Me: Yoga for New Parents and Babies at Clinton Hill Library | Clinton Hill
Monday, August 18 | 10:15-11:15am
Join us with your little one for a relaxing yoga class with instructors from Llamaste Family Yoga Center. The class can accommodate up to 5 people and will be operating on a first come, first served basis.
Build with Lego and Duplo at Leonard Library | Williamsburg
Monday, August 18 | 3:30-4:30pm | 2+ for Duplos, 6+ for Legos
At Leonard Library, get creative with LEGO and DUPLO. Duplo blocks are appropriate for children 2 years and up. Legos are recommended for children 6 and up.
Free Admission Days @ Pier 2 Roller Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Mondays | 3:30-6:00pm
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.
Cozy Craft Club: Zodiac Sign Paintings at Crown Heights Library | Crown Heights
Monday, August 18 | 4-5pm
Make a mini-painting inspired by your zodiac sign. Perfect for hanging in your room or your locker!
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!
TUESDAY
Toddler Play Time at Carroll Park | Carroll Gardens
Tuesday, August 19 | 9-10am | Ages 14 months – 2 years | RSVP here
Come play in Carroll Park every Tuesday morning! Wear clothes to get messy as we’ll offer activities like food safe process based art and water play. Also get ready for sing-alongs and movement play.
Free Music Show with Hopalong Andrew at Whole Foods | Gowanus
Tuesdays | 10am
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.
Education Station: Framing Nature | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Tuesday, August 19 | 10am-12pm
Make your own quadrat, which is a simple, square measuring tool that is used by scientists to visually estimate and sample the plants and life under it. Learn about how Brooklyn Bridge Park uses our quadrats to collect data in our different habitats, and then put your own quadrat to use to help guide your own exploration of the park.
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.
Back to School Event at Anthem Community Service Center | Sunset Park
Tuesday, August 19 | 2-5pm
Join to celebrate the start of the school year! There will be health screenings, community resources, and free school supplies!
Kids Create: Color Your World Coloring Pages at Adams Street Library | DUMBO
Tuesday, August 19 | 3:30-4:30pm | Ages 2-8
Break out crayons and get coloring on our coloring pages!
Jack and Friends Summer Closing Concert: Hopalong Andrew at Park Slope Library | Park Slope
Tuesday, August 19 | 4:00-4:45pm | Registration will open 24 hours in advance
Join for the closing to our Jack and Friends Summer Concert Series, with a show by Hopalong Andrew!
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, August 19 | 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.
Bedtime Storytime at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Tuesday, August 19 | 6:00-6:30pm | Ages 0-5
Come wind down for bedtime with an evening of stories and songs! Feel free to wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal or blanket. No registration required.
Waterfront Walks | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Tuesday, August 19 | 6:30-8:00pm | Register here
Join our docents for a free walking tour to learn about the history of the Brooklyn waterfront, Brooklyn Bridge Park’s sustainable design and ecology, and how the Park came to life! Tours last roughly 60-90 minutes, and start from the entrance of Pier 1 and finish near Pier 3.
NIA Free Summer Concerts | Bay Ridge
Tuesday, August 19 | 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! On August 19, join for salsa music from Danny Matos y Zaborinquen. Check NIA’s Instagram and website for rain date announcements.
Outdoor Movie: Madagascar at Herbert von King Park | Bed-Stuy
Tuesday, August 19 | 8:00-10:30pm | PG
Join for an outdoor movie in Herbert von King Park!
WEDNESDAY
Cadman Park Storytime at Cadman Plaza Park | Brooklyn Heights
Wednesday, August 20 | 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.
Teen Service Series: Green Prospect Park | Prospect Park
Wednesday, August 20 | 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, August 20 | 1:30-2:30pm
For kids and families, Abolitionist Place becomes a giant playroom every Wednesday afternoon this summer! On August 20, Twirls and Swirls will offer hula hooping from 1:30-2:30pm.
Education Station: Framing Nature | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Wednesday, August 20 | 2-4pm
Make your own quadrat, which is a simple, square measuring tool that is used by scientists to visually estimate and sample the plants and life under it. Learn about how Brooklyn Bridge Park uses our quadrats to collect data in our different habitats, and then put your own quadrat to use to help guide your own exploration of the park.
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 form 3-6pm on Wednesdays. Note that advance timed tickets are required (max of 4 per group); the Wednesday Afternoon Ticket Store will open on Monday at 3:00 pm for that Wednesday’s reservations.
Splash & Paint: A Summer Sea Adventure at BumbleBeesRus | Sunset Park
Wednesday, August 20 | 4-5pm | Ages 2-5 | RSVP to am***********@***********us.com
Current and prospective BumbleBeesRus parents with children ages 2-5 years old, come join us for a very exciting summer event where you and your little one can paint, sip, snack and receive a surprise giveaway!
Teen Fiber Arts Club: Menstrual Health Awareness at Sunset Park Library | Sunset Park
Wednesday, August 20 | 4-5pm | For teens
Bring awareness to Menstrual Health and embroider a DIY heating pad! You can also choose a period product to crochet for yourself or to be added to our library tampon garland.
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!
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!
Downtown Brooklyn Salsa | Downtown Brooklyn
Wednesday, August 20 | 5-8pm
Hit the Abolitionist Place dance floor and join our friends from Salsa Salsa Dance Studio who will teach you the basics. Then practice your moves to tunes spun by a rotating cast of the best salsa DJs in NYC. Raising Cane’s will be there with free lemonade and iced tea!
Salsa by the Water in Domino Park | Williamsburg
Wednesday, August 20 | 6-9pm
In collaboration with Nieves Dance Studio, join every other Wednesday night for live music, dancing and salsa lessons! Free salsa lessons start at 6:15 pm and live music by Uptown Royalty and dancing begins at 7:15 pm.
Outdoor Movie: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade | Prospect Park
Wednesday, August 20 | Pre-film activities at 6pm; movie at sunset| PG-13 | RSVP here
Join for a showing of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade under the stars in Prospect Park!
Outdoor Movie: Holes at Dyker Beach Park | Dyker Heights
Wednesday, August 20 | 8:00-10:30pm | PG
Join for an outdoor movie at Dyker Beach Park!
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 for a leisurely stroll along Prospect Park’s waterways.
Nature Exploration: Wildlife Appreciation | Prospect Park
Thursday, August 21 | 10am-3pm
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 bird walk.
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.
Prospect Park Zoo Field Trip | Prospect Park
Thursday, August 21 | 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.
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.
Field Day with Brooklyn Children’s Museum in Brower Park | Crown Heights
Thursdays | 2-5pm
Join us for BCM’s third Field Day as part of our Summer Days of Play! We’re celebrating summer break with fun and play in Brower Park. Check out our different activity stations to enjoy games on Brower Park’s lawn, parachute play, and more. No reservations required!
61st Precinct Back-to-School Giveaway | Sheepshead Bay
Thursday, August 21 | 2-5pm
Join us for a fantastic Back to School giveaway provided by the 61st Precinct. There will be a school supplies and backpack giveaway (while supplies last), free food, games and raffles, music, entertainment, and face painting.
The International Animals Dance Party at Fort Hamilton Library | Bay Ridge
Thursday, August 21 | 2:30-3:30pm
Join Facundo on a musical adventure around New York City! We’ll “visit” the Bronx Zoo, Brooklyn Aquarium and Central Park Zoo to meet and learn songs about different animals from different countries. We’ll have live music, colorful scarves for dancing, and a parachute too! We will also be giving out free childrens and YA books, snacks and summer reading tote bags!
Nature Storytime at Environmental Education Center | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Thursday, August 21 | 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!
Cara’s Caterpillars Musical Performance at Cortelyou Library | Flatbush
Thursday, August 21 | 3:00-3:45pm
Clap, dance, sing and party along with Cara Samantha and her magical musicians as they crawl their way into your hearts with a variety of pop, Motown, Disney and family favorite songs.
Magic Alive! at Central Library | Prospect Heights
Thursday, August 21 | 3-4pm
This interactive magic program, led by family favorite magician Razzle Dazzle, has every jaw-dropping magic trick in the book, and includes a comedic twist! Part magic show, that has families working to create the magic by clapping, laughing, and saying the magic words. Part lesson, as each attendee will learn some magic that they create right there in their hands.
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.
Ezra Jack Keats Story and Craft at Central Library | Prospect Heights
Thursday, August 21 | 3:30-4:15pm
Enjoy a story by author and illustrator Ezra Jack Keats, make a related craft, and pick out a free book to keep!
Summer Movie: The Little Prince at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Thursday, August 21 | 3:30-5:00pm | Ages 5+ | PG
After School Movie at Brooklyn Heights Library! This week’s movie: “The Little Prince” (2015). PG. Run time: 1 hour 48 minutes. No registration required; attendance limited by room capacity.
Pride Storytime at Marsha P. Johnson State Park | Williamsburg
Thursday, August 21 | 4-5pm | RSVP here
In collaboration with Drag Artists for Expression NYC, come out for a special story time and craft for Marsha P. Johnson’s birthday!
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!
Free Public Dance at The Old Stone House | Park Slope
Thursday, August 21 | 6:00-7:30pm | RSVP here
Join Brooklyn Contra for an evening of colonial era and modern folk dances to live music. All dances will be taught and appropriate for adults and kids 8 and up, no experience necessary!
Summer Sunset Salsa at Atlantic Terminal Mall Plaza | Downtown Brooklyn
Thursdays | 6-9pm
Join Nieves Latin Dance Studio outside Atlantic Terminal for the last salsa event of the summer! There will be a live DJ spinning salsa, bachata & Latin beats and free dance lessons led by professional instructors from Nieves.
Outdoor Movie: Hidden Figures | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Thursday, August 21 | Lawn opens at 6pm; movie at sunset | PG
Pack a picnic and join for an outdoor movie in Brooklyn Bridge Park! Plus, support Little Essentials by participating in their donation drive! They’ll be collecting donations of new and gently used items for children (ages newborn to 5 years old). Learn more here!
Outdoor Movie: An Extremely Goofy Movie at Brighton Beach Playground | Brighton Beach
Thursday, August 21 | 8:00-10:30pm | G
Join for an outdoor movie at Brighton Beach Playground!
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.
Nature Exploration: Wildlife Appreciation | Prospect Park
Friday, August 22 | 10am-3pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs: discovery stations and activities, plus a trip to the zoo from 2-3pm!
Backpack Giveaway at PS 179 | Kensington
Friday, August 22 | 11am-3pm
Backpacks filled with supplies will be distributed on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. One backpack per child, child must be present with their adult.
Back-to-School Fair & Field Day at Jackie Robinson Playground | Crown Heights
Families are invited to enjoy a fun-filled day with free school supplies, lunch, games, community resources, and more.
Back-To-School Backpack Bonanza at Essex St. Community Garden | Cypress Hills
Friday, August 22 | 12-3pm
Join the garden group at Essex St. Community Garden and NYRP for a free backpack and school supply giveaway. This event will also feature a cooking demo facilitated by Chef Genny Mack.
Grab & Go: Flowers at Brower Park Library | Crown Heights
Friday, August 22 | 1-5pm | Ages 6-12
Come grab a take home craft kit and explore the joys of making paper flowers. We will provide the paper and instructions, you will need to provide tape and scissors. Make sure you ask your caregiver before using scissors!
Bubbles the Silly Entertainer at Sheepshead Bay Library | Sheepshead Bay
Friday, August 22 | 3-4pm | Ages 5+
Join Sheepshead Bay Library for the Summer at the Library Closing Celebration! Have fun with the antics of Bubbles the Silly Entertainer. She will have you and your entire family, dancing and moving and groving.
Anime Movies at Leonard Library | Williamsburg
Friday, August 22 | 3:00-4:30pm | Ages 10-17
Join us on Fridays for anime & hangout. Bring your friends! Check out our manga selection!
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.
Closing Party for Private Picassos Studio | Park Slope
Friday August 22 | 3-7pm
Help celebrate 10 amazing years at Private Picassos’ Park Slope Studio, which is closing after 10 years. There will be free palette paintings, plus snacks and refreshments. Their Clinton Hill Studio will remain open, and they will offer weekly Art Classes at the event space 390 Social in Park Slope.
New York Kids Club Summer Festival | Park Slope/Gowanus
Friday, August 22 | 3-8pm | Ages 5 months – 7 years | RSVP* here
Located on the ground floor of 655 Union, NY Kids Club & Preschool’s brand new Park Slope-Gowanus location opens this fall. Come celebrate all weekend long! On Friday, August 22, join for an ice cream social, family photoshoot, and Moana-themed PJ party. *Note: Due to overwhelming interest, some sessions have a waitlist.
Blast OFF! Astronaut Training at Adams Street Library | DUMBO
Friday, August 22 | 3:30-4:30pm | Ages 4-10 | Registration will open 48 hours in advance
Join Adams Street in our summer reading closing celebration with a special astronaut training! Astronaut Training is an interactive storytelling program created and performed by Mélissa Smith! Trainees will be up on their feet as they go through a mock astronaut training session. The session culminates in an intergalactic dance party!
Library Lab: Bristle Bots at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Friday, August 22 | 3:30-4:30pm | Ages 6-12 | Registration required
Join us to make your own “bristle bot,” a tiny buzzing robot made from simple materials! Registration is required and will be capped at 15 participants.
Friday Kids Movie: Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie at Greenpoint Library | Greenpoint
Friday, August 22 | 3:30-5:00pm
Join us after school on FRIDAY for a fun, family-friendly movie! This week’s movie will be: “Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie” (2017). Rated PG, 84 minutes.
Free Admission Days @ Pier 2 Roller Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Fridays | 3:30-6:00pm
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.
The Battle of Brooklyn; A Farce of Two Acts at The Old Stone House | Park Slope
Friday, August 22 | 6:30-7:30pm | RSVP here
Was the Revolution a scam? Were the Founding Fathers idiots? The anonymous author of The Battle of Brooklyn; A Farce of Two Acts thought so! Come down to the lawn at Old Stone House to enjoy this funny piece of 249-year-old propaganda – lovingly abridged, introduced, and directed by local historian Dylan Yeats.
Perspectives: A Photography Class at Brower Park Library | Crown Heights
Friday, August 22 | 7:00-8:30pm | For teens
In this program, teens will have the opportunity to engage in visual conversations related to identity, community, and social justice through the art of photography. Cameras provided!
Outdoor Movie: Wicked Sing-A-Long at Brooklyn Cyclones | Coney Island
Friday, August 22 | Gates open at 6:15pm | Movie at 7:15pm
Bring the whole family four a Wicked sing-a-long, fireworks, and FREE entry.
Outdoor Movie: Space Jam: A New Legacy at Commodore Barry Park | Fort Greene
Friday, August 22 | 8:00-10:30pm | PG
Come enjoy an outdoor movie in Commodore Barry Park!
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
Feast of Santa Rosalia | Bensonhurst
Thursday, August 14 – Sunday, August 24
The 51st annual Feast of Santa Rosalia is an Italian-American street festival in Bensonhurst, located on 18th Avenue between 68th Street and Bay Ridge Parkway. The 10-day event features rides, music, games, drinks and food. It honors St. Rosalia ,the patron saint of Palermo, Sicily.
New York Kids Club Summer Festival | Park Slope/Gowanus
Saturday, August 23 | 9:30am-4:45pm | Ages 2 months – 7 years | RSVP* here
Located on the ground floor of 655 Union, NY Kids Club & Preschool’s brand new Park Slope-Gowanus location opens this fall. Come celebrate all weekend long! On Saturday, August 23, join for a baby and toddler playtime, STEAM and gymnastics classes, and rock wall climbing. *Note: Due to overwhelming interest, some sessions have a waitlist.
Family Picnic at McCarren Park House | Williamsburg
Saturday, August 23 | 10am
Join us for a cozy summer morning in the park with fellow mamas, babies, and bumps!
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, August 23 | 10am-12pm | 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!
Nature Exploration: Wildlife Appreciation | Prospect Park
Saturday, August 23 | 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 bird walk.
Park Pitch In: Lefferts Historic House Yard Renewal | Prospect Park
Sunday, August 23 | 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.
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!
NYC Summer Streets on Eastern Parkway | Prospect Heights & Crown Heights
Saturday, August 23 | 7am-3pm | Eastern Parkway from Grand Army Plaza to Buffalo Ave.
Summer Streets takes place on select Saturdays between 7am and 3pm. Miles of NYC’s streets are open in both directions for people to play, walk, and bike. Take a break along the route at one of our rest stops to enjoy free activities.
Summer Streets Family Ride | Prospect Heights & Crown Heights
Saturday, August 23 | 10:45am-1:00pm | Lincoln Terrace/Arthur S. Somers Park to Vanderbilt Open Streets | Sign up here
Join KiDICAL Mass NYC, BikeBus.NYC, and the Bergen Bike Bus for a family ride! The ride will start at the Lincoln Terrace/Arthur Somers Park (10:45am) and go to the Classon Avenue Pit Stop (11:45am) and those who like to continue on an extended ride may proceed to the second stop at Vanderbilt Open Streets at approximately 1:00pm, where families can enjoy the summer street festivities together. Learn more here!
Author Visit with Sophia Haas and Daniel Salmieri at Adams Street Library | DUMBO
Saturday, August 23 | 11am-12pm | Ages 3+ | Registration will open 8/16 at 11am
Join us for a reading and craft with Sophia Haas and Daniel Salmieri! Come for the reading and stay for a unique collage lesson led by Sophia Hass!
Family Fun Day at Surf Playground | Coney Island
Saturday, August 23 | 11am-2pm
Join our Family Fun Day in partnership with Councilman Justin Brannan! There will be music, face painting, games, and much more.
Pentecostal Church of God Back to School Giveaway | Flatbush
Saturday, August 23 | 11am-3pm
Free backpacks and school supplies for students in grades K-8! Children must be present; first-com, first-served.
Back-to-School Festival at Major Owens Community Center | Crown Heights
Saturday, August 23 | 11am-4pm
Join us on August 23 at the Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center to get free school supplies, learn how you can get involved at MOCC, and take part in a full day of sports, fitness, music, and more!
Maryland 400 Remembrance Ceremony & Battle of Brooklyn Living History at The Old Stone House | Park Slope
Saturday, August 23 | 12-2pm | RSVP here
Join for this reenactment of the Battle of Brooklyn, with historical costumers, live music, and a scavenger hunt along the Gowanus Road to The Green-Wood Cemetery (today’s 5th Avenue).
Koko NYC South Slope Derby | South Slope
Saturday, August 23 | 12-3pm
KoKo NYC presents the 18th annual South Slope Derby! The Derby is the culmination of KoKo NYC’s summer programming and features gravity-powered soap box racers made from recycled materials and built by kids.
Shake the City Field Day at Herbert von King Park | Bed-Stuy
Saturday, August 23 | 12-3pm
Join us for our THIRD annual Shake the City Field Day, with relay races, dance battles, good eats, and special prizes.
Some Clowns | Governors Island
Saturday, August 23 | 12:30-2:30pm
Get ready for some seriously silly fun—Fizgig Studio is bringing their hit show SOME CLOWNS to Carreau Club on Governors Island! Join for absurd antics, physical comedy, and pure chaotic joy featuring Loner, Jailbreak, Yoyo, and more surprise 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! Check here to see what’s happening this week!
Back to School-Free School Supplies at Flatbush Library | Flatbush
Saturday, August 23 | 1-3pm
Back to school, free school supplies! You must have a valid library card and children must be present for all adults collecting supplies. Anyone under 16 must have parent/guardian present.
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.
Summer Festival at Japan Village Courtyard | Sunset Park
Saturday, August 23 | 1-6pm
Summer Fest is back at Japan Village! Games, Japanese food, drinks, local vendors, and fun for all ages! Join one of our contests for a chance to win 1 of 3 round-trip tickets to Japan!
Planet Brooklyn Block Party | Fort Greene
Saturday, August 23 | 1-10pm | Free music at 5pm; RSVP here
Planet Brooklyn is a two‑day music festival at three venues: Barclays Center, Brooklyn Paramount, and BAM. Outside BAM, there will be a huge block party with local food and market vendors, plus live music and more! It’s free and open to all. Enter at Lafayette Ave. in front of BAM. You can also RSVP here for free music by Daymé Arocena at BAM.
Bargemusic at The Boathouse at Pier 5 | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Saturdays | 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!
Museum on Wheels: Planet Brooklyn | Downtown Brooklyn
Saturday, August 23 | 2-6pm
Join us as Museum on Wheels rolls into Planet Brooklyn, a festival and block party! As you enjoy the music and merriment, head to our mobile museum and express yourself by creating art and accessories. Free and open to the public. Space is limited for all art-making activities; first come, first served.
Step OUTside Fest 2025 at Marsha P. Johnson State Park | Williamsburg
Saturday, August 23 | 3-6pm
This year, we are celebrating what would have been Marsha’s 80th birthday! Come out to the park to make a birthday card, learn about LGBTQ+ community organizations, participate in a clothing swap, and more!
Back-To-School Backpack Bonanza at McLeod’s Community Garden | Brownsville
Saturday, August 23 | 5-7pm
Join the garden group at McLeod’s Community Garden and NYRP for a free backpack and school supply giveaway on Saturday, August 23 from 5 pm – 7 pm. Please note: Supplies will be distributed while available. To receive school supplies, children must attend!
Outdoor Movie: Moana 2 at Seth Low Playground | Bensonhurst
Saturday, August 23 | 8:30-10:00pm
Join for an outdoor movie at Seth Low Playground!
SUNDAY
Feast of Santa Rosalia | Bensonhurst
Thursday, August 14 – Sunday, August 24
The 51st annual Feast of Santa Rosalia is an Italian-American street festival in Bensonhurst, located on 18th Avenue between 68th Street and Bay Ridge Parkway. The 10-day event features rides, music, games, drinks and food. It honors St. Rosalia, the patron saint of Palermo, Sicily.
Free Admission Days @ Pier 2 Roller Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sundays | 10am-12pm
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.
The Battle of Brooklyn Commemoration and Family Day at Green-Wood Cemetery | Greenwood Heights
Sunday, August 24 | 10am-1pm | RSVP here
Step back in time to August 1776 and experience the excitement of the Battle of Brooklyn, the largest battle of the Revolutionary War and the first to take place after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Green-Wood invites families and kids to discover the diverse perspectives of this historic event, which unfolded right here on land that’s now part of our Cemetery. It’ll be a fun-filled afternoon of activities for all ages that honor the bravery of those who fought in the battle and bring revolutionary New York to life.
Nature Exploration: Wildlife Appreciation | Prospect Park
Sunday, August 24 | 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 bird walk.
Summer Tea | Prospect Park
Sunday, August 24 | 11am-3pm | RSVP here
Join Tea Arts + Culture and Prospect Park Alliance for a full-day gathering in the park to steep and sip tea together with arts, music, and shared appreciation of nature.
New York Kids Club Summer Festival | Park Slope/Gowanus
Sunday, August 24 | 10am-8pm | Ages 12 months – 8 years | RSVP* here
Located on the ground floor of 655 Union, NY Kids Club & Preschool’s brand new Park Slope-Gowanus location opens this fall. Come celebrate all weekend long! On Sunday, August 24, join for a screening of Encanto, a preschool playtime, and a beach party. *Note: Due to overwhelming interest, some sessions have a waitlist.
Waterfront Walks | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sunday, August 24 | 10:30am-12:00pm | Register here
Join our docents for a free walking tour to learn about the history of the Brooklyn waterfront, Brooklyn Bridge Park’s sustainable design and ecology, and how the Park came to life! Tours last roughly 60-90 minutes, and start from the entrance of Pier 1 and finish near Pier 3.
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!
Planet Brooklyn Block Party | Fort Greene
Sunday, August 24 | 1-10pm | Free music at 5pm; RSVP here
Planet Brooklyn is a two‑day music festival at three venues: Barclays Center, Brooklyn Paramount, and BAM. Outside BAM, there will be a huge block party with local food and market vendors, plus live music and more! It’s free and open to all. Enter at Lafayette Ave. in front of BAM. You can also RSVP here for free music by Natu Camara at BAM.
Bargemusic at The Boathouse at Pier 5 | Brooklyn Bridge Park
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!
Bed-Stuy Strong Summer Party at Herbert Von King Park | Bed-Stuy
Sunday, August 24 | 2-6pm
Meet your neighbors, enjoy live music, fresh produce, and food!
Back to Ballet Open House at Tutu School | Boerum Hill
Sunday, August 24 | 4:30-5:30pm | RSVP here
Join for a free Open House this weekend at Tutu School’s Boerum Hill studio! This special event is open to all, with petite ballet classes, creative crafts, meet-and-greets with Tutu Teachers, and fun giveaways.
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Updated: August 20, 2025. Main Image: Koko NYC South Slope Derby.
