There are so many family-friendly free events happening all over Brooklyn this week, including the annual KoKo NYC South Slope Derby, the North Face Climb Festival in Brooklyn Bridge Park, performances by the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus in Red Hook and Prospect Heights, an African pop-up market and a Summer Tea event in Prospect Park, plus events at Green-Wood Cemetery and the Old Stone House in Park Slope to commemorate the Revolutionary War’s Battle of Brooklyn.
House Fest 2024 | Governors Island
Monday, August 19
Join Governors Island Arts for the final day of a weekend-long celebration of the seasonal Organizations in Residence in Nolan Park and Colonels Row! Governors Island Arts will bring together more than two dozen cultural partners for a weekend-long creative celebration in and around the historic former military houses of Nolan Park and Colonels Row on the Island, featuring free dance and music performances, outdoor installations, interactive workshops, open studios, panel discussions, and more. See the full schedule here.
- 11am-5pm | KODA | Sari Carel: A More Perfect Circle; Outdoor installation by Mildred Beltré | Colonels Row Building 407B
- 5-9pm | Governors Island Arts | Dance is Life social dance party | Liggett Terrace | Abdiel Jacobsen and Natasha Diggs bring their social dance party to Governors Island during House Fest. Created as a public community service to provide the vital force that dance and music ignites within humans, this event unites people of all walks of life through communal healing and celebration.
Party on the Plaza @ Central Library | Grand Army Plaza
Monday, August 19 | 12-2pm | For teens
TEENS! Join us for a Party on the Plaza to celebrate all the amazing things Brooklyn teens have done this year! Festivities will include music, book giveaways, prize drawings, activities, and more.
Stomp, Clap, and Sing with Araceli Poma | Greenpoint Library
Free Admission Days @ Pier 2 Roller Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sunday, August 25 | 10am-12pm
Pier 2 Roller Rink 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 Gaming: Board Games & Video Games at Adams Street Library | DUMBO
Monday, August 19 | 4-5pm | Ages 5-10
Move and Groove Mondays at Atlantic Terminal Mall | Downtown Brooklyn
Monday, August 19 | 6:30-7:30pm
Tiny Storytime @ Books Are Magic | Cobble Hill & Brooklyn Heights
Tuesday, August 20 | 11am | 225 Smith Street in Cobble Hill
Thursday, August 22 | 11am | 122 Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights
Join Book Are Magic for Tiny Storytime for ages 6-36 months, every Tuesday in Cobble Hill and Thursday in Brooklyn Heights!
Bubbles The Silly Entertainer at Crown Heights Library | Crown Heights
Have fun with the antics of Bubbles the Silly Entertainer! She will have you and your entire family, dancing and moving and grooving. This program is intended for School Age Kids! Daycares and small groups must be scheduled in advance.
Comic Book Workshop with David Alicea at Brower Park Library @ Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Crown Heights
Comic books are an art of their own. It takes a wide variety of skills to create one and this workshop will provide the basics needed to start one of your own.
Tween Tuesdays: Simone Biles Documentary at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights (ages 10-12)
If you are between the ages of 10 and 12, please join us in the Teen Gaming Room for Tween Tuesdays. Today we will be watching a documentary film about the 37 award-winning gymnast, Simone Biles. Join us and let’s be inspired together!
Book Adventure: Pete the Cat Screams for Ice Cream Story and Craft at Adams Street Library | DUMBO
Tuesday, August 20 | 4-5pm | Ages 5-10
We’ll be reading Pete the Cat Screams for Ice Cream and then do a fun craft!
Welcome Family Day at PS 482 Albee Square Montessori Public School | Downtown Brooklyn
Tuesday, August 20 | 4-6pm for school families inside PS 482 | 5-7:30pm for the public at Abolitionist Place
Occupying six floors at One Willoughby Square, Albee Square Montessori Public School is the first and only public Montessori school in NYC. To celebrate the school’s opening in September 2024, the school is hosting a Welcome Family Day event. The event has two components: the first, sponsored by City Point, is exclusively for registered school families inside the PS 482 school building (4-6pm) and the second part will be a celebration outdoors (weather permitting) sponsored by Downtown Brooklyn Partnership at Abolitionist Place Park. The public is invited to the second part from 5-7:30pm to welcome the school to Downtown Brooklyn. There will be a DJ, giant lawn games, and more!
Ping-Pong with The Push in Brooklyn Commons Park | Downtown Brooklyn
Tuesday, August 20 | 4:30-6:30pm | Register here
DJ Mike Doelo and The Push are back for another series of popular ping-pong match ups. Registration necessary, and participants will be required to sign a waiver for each event in the series.
Bedtime Storytime at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Tuesday, August 20 | 6:30-7pm | Ages 0-5
Join us for an evening of stories and songs! We’ll get cozy and read some books that will get children of all ages (and their grown-ups!) ready to for bed. Feel free to wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal or blanket. For families with kids ages 0-5. No registration is required.
Sunset Waterfront Walks | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Tuesday, August 20 | 6:30-8pm | Register here
Join our Docents for a free walking tour and learn more about Brooklyn Bridge Park’s history, design, and ecology. Tours last roughly 60-90 minutes, start from the entrance of Pier 1 and finish near Pier 3.
Dance and Music with Cumbe | Fort Greene Park
Wednesday, August 21 | 10-11am | RSVP here
Join us at monument plaza for dance workshops hosted by us in partnership with the Cumbe Center for African and Diaspora Dance! Watch master artist, Quenia Ribeiro, perform, then experience the joy and learn the movements through a class and a dance jam. No prior dance experience needed. This event is family-friendly, and kids are encouraged to join us. All ages are welcome.
Lavender Blues at Williamsburgh Library | Williamsburg
Wednesday, August 21 | 10:30-11:30am | Ages 0-3
RECESS @ Industry City | Sunset Park
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday | 5-9pm | Through Labor Day
Come join us for an evening of chill vibes and chilled cocktails at Courtyard 1/2. Enjoy music from local DJs for free every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5-9pm all summer long.
Free Admission at New York Aquarium | Coney Island
Every Wednesday | 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. The aquarium’s Aquatheater is now reopened after renovations, and the sea lions and their trainers are performing once again! Check out the interactive “Sea Lion Celebration: Sea Lions in the Big City.” Daily schedules here. There’s so much to do while you’re in Coney Island; check out our guide to planning a day trip to Coney Island this summer! 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.
Summer at the Library Closing Event: Sunrise Circus at Park Slope Library | Park Slope
Wednesday, August 21 | 4-4:45pm | Registration will open 24 hours in advance
Come and join us for Sunrise Circus! Meet Mr. Joel and Skip- two of your favorite clowns from the Big Apple Circus- who will bring you non-stop laughter, juggling, magic and even a chance to join in the show! This wonderful event is our closing event for Summer at the library.
Teen DIY: Collage Creations at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Create your own collage with an array of materials–led by our amazing Librarian of Tomorrow! Snacks will be provided.
Summer at the Library: Dinosaurs! at Carroll Park | Carroll Gardens
Wednesday, August 12 | 4-5pm | Ages 7-12
Atlantic Terminal Summer Salsa Nights | Downtown Brooklyn
Wednesday, August 21 | 5-8pm
This is the final edition of Summer Salsa Nights! Come to Atlantic Terminal for an unforgettable evening of rhythm, dance, and live music by the Cuarteto Guataca. Salsa instructions provided by Marlon International.
Love is Strange: Romance Shorts in Brooklyn Commons Park | Downtown Brooklyn
Wednesday, August 21 | 7pm Seating opens | 8:30pm Film begins | 10pm Q&A with filmmakers
Experience the heartfelt stories in our annual program of romantic short films, where each narrative explores the essence of falling in love—or something that vaguely resembles it. Witness as women react to the questionable relationship advice only a man could give, a marinara-flavored porn parody, and a punk-rock swan song for the hunky construction worker just outside our heroine’s window, join us for a cinematic journey celebrating the myriad forms of deep, dazzling, and sometimes all-too-fleeting romantic connections.
Bend It Like Beckham (2002) in Valentino Park | Red Hook
Wednesday, August 21 (rescheduled from July 17) | Movie begins at dusk | PG-13
Join us at dusk for a magical evening under the stars at Valentino Pier Park. Bring your picnic blankets, lawn chairs, and loved ones for an unforgettable summer experience. All movies begin at dusk and the event ends when the movie is done. On August 21, Bend It Like Beckham will be screened (rescheduled from July 17).
Stroller Walk at Prospect Park Audubon Center | Prospect Park
Thursday, August 22 | 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. Embrace the sound of streams and songs of birds. Enjoy fragrant flowers and explore the towering trees of Brooklyn’s Backyard. Please note that this walk leaves promptly at 10 am from the Prospect Park Audubon Center.
Saturday, August 24 & Sunday, August 25 | 10am-1pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs on Thursdays and Fridays at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation. Programming includes:
- Nature Around Us: Enjoy different seasonal discovery stations and nature themed activities that will introduce you to the plants, insects and animals that call the park home. The Lake and Lullwater are home to many plants and animals. Help us to test the water quality and investigate pond samples that are filled with living organisms.
- Animal Encounter: Join Alliance Naturalists in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.
- Family Bird Walk: Prospect Park is a stopping point for hundreds of bird species each year! Join us as we search for these amazing creatures and other nature around the park. Binoculars and bird guides are provided.
Visit Brooklyn Children’s Museum’s STEM Makerspace: Nature’s Engineers | Crown Heights
Every Thursday | 2:30-4:30pm
Brooklyn Children’s Museum has a new natural science-inspired makerspace, and you can visit it for FREE during Amazon Free Hours on Thursday afternoons! Nature’s Engineers is designed for children to learn from nature and engage in hands-on STEM activities, fostering creativity and critical thinking. This month’s project is making a fossil! Join in August and September to analyze fossils from BCM’s collection. Visitors will practice describing, measuring, and comparing attributes of objects to understand what Earth was like thousands of years ago. Then, visitors will create their own fossil cast inspired by BCM’s collection of fossils!
Uhuru Music and Arts at Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Crown Heights
Thursday, August 22 | 3-3:45pm
Join artist Wéma Ragophala of Bridges: A Pan-Afrikan Arts Movement for sensory friendly music and art-making. Uhuru means Freedom! Stop by to make a fun craft and explore the ways that freedom lives in you. Sing with us and learn a liberation song. Children of all abilities are encouraged to engage with various textures, and materials to create a space where liberation lives. This program is free and included with Museum entry during Amazon Free Hours. Capacity is limited; first come, first served.
Bilingual English/Mandarin Storytime in the Park | Fort Greene Park
Thursday, August 22 | 4-4:45pm
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. On August 22, Storytime in the Park will feature a bilingual program and host a performer singing in Mandarin. The event will be located at the bottom of the monument stairs in Fort Greene Park’s northwest corner. In case of extreme heat or inclement weather, the program will be held at Walt Whitman Library.
Movies with a View The American President (1995) | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Thursday, August 22 | 5-10:30pm | PG-13
This summer, join us for Movies with a View Presented by Pluto TV to celebrate our 24th season of Brooklyn’s beloved free outdoor film series at Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn. On Thursday, August 22 enjoy The American President (PG-13, 1995, 114 minutes) A widowed U.S. President running for reelection and an environmental lobbyist fall in love. It’s all above-board, but “politics is perception,” and sparks fly anyway. Nominated for Academy Award Best Music and Original Music or Comedy Score. Directed by Rob Reiner, starring Michael Douglas, Annette Benning, Martin Sheen, and Michael J. Fox.
Jazz at Jitu: Stephanie Jeannot | Clinton Hill
Thursday, August 22 | 6-8pm | Jitu Weusi Plaza
Jazz at the Plaza veteran and jazz vocalist Stephanie Jeannot returns to Jitu Weusi for an early evening set featuring jazz standards and classics. Stephanie Jeannot and her Jazz Gents include Shawn Keys (Keys), Thomas Gooding (Bass), Yaacov Mayman (Saxophone), and Chris Ray (Drums). Bring your own lawn chair if you like to this FREE outdoor jazz concert, or relax in plaza seating. In the event of inclement weather, we’ll move indoors across the street at 966 Fulton.
Paramount+ Movie Nights: School Daze (1988) | Fort Greene Park
Thursday, August 22 | 7-11pm | RSVP here | RATED R: Material may be inappropriate for children
Join the Brooklyn Nets, The Lay Out, and members of the Divine Nine in the Yard for an evening of spades and HBCU pride before the screening of Spike Lee’s legacy hit, School Daze. Innovative filmmaker, Spike Lee, brings to the screen a music-filled, offbeat contemporary comedy that takes an unforgettable look at black college life.
Feast of Santa Rosalia | Bensonhurst
Through Sunday, August 25 | Weekdays 4-11pm, Weekends 11am-11pm
The 2024 Feast of Santa Rosalia, the “18th Avenue Feast”, returns to Bensonhurst through Sunday, August 25th; held along 18th Ave – between 68th St and 75th St/Bay Ridge Parkway. Celebrating its 50th year in 2024, this annual festival is held in honor of St. Rosalia, the patron saint of Palermo, and features a huge variety of delicious food and treats, carnival rides and games for all ages, live music and entertainment every night, and fun for the entire family! On Sunday, August 24th, there will be a Procession at 2pm and Mass at St. Domenic at 3:30pm.
North Face Climb Festival | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Friday, August 23 & Saturday, August 24
Get ready for a celebration of climbng an culture wiht DJ sets, freestanding boulders and bouldering walls, panel discussions and competitions on a towering 55-foot wall with only deep water to break the climbers’ fall. Free at Pier 5 in Brooklyn Bridge Park – rain or shine. See full schedule of events here.
Kids and Coffee with the Mommy Archives | Williamsburg
Friday, August 23 | 10:30-11:30am | RSVP required
The Mommy Archives is happy to announce our collaboration with Artful Souls and Wellness! Coffee and community for adults, play and connection for kids. Join us on August 23rd at the newest wellness space in town: Artful Souls and Wellness. Bring your kids and have them enjoy open play – there will be puzzles, books, large legos, etc. (don’t worry – no choking hazards). This event is free. RSVP is required as space is limited. More information about Artful Souls and Wellness can be found here. The Mommy Archives is now accepting contributions for our time and energy. Thank you!
Red Hook Initiative Block Party 2024: Circus Theme | Red Hook
Friday, August 23 (rescheduled from August 9) | 1-5pm | Youth showcase at 2pm | Circus at 3pm
Join for a BBQ party, basketball hoop game, free ice cream truck, prizes, community resources, and a real live circus performance by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus!
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus’ Flatbed Follies | Red Hook & Prospect Heights
Friday, August 23 | 2pm in Red Hook & 6pm in Prospect Heights
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus’ Flatbed Follies is an outdoor mobile venue that brings the performing arts into the streets. Developed in response to COVID, Flatbed Follies instantly became a vehicle offering joy and wonder to a recovering world. Performances take place upon innovative parade float stages modified to present circus acts. There is even a calliope wagon providing authentic circus music. Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will appear at 2pm at West 9th St. Open Street in Red Hook and 6pm at Vanderbilt Ave. Open Street in Prospect Heights.
Magic of Amore at Central Library | Grand Army Plaza
Friday, August 23 | 3-4pm | Ages 7+
17th Inffinito Brazilian Film Festival at Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center | Bed Stuy
Friday, August 23 | 3-6pm | Full schedule here
Vanderbilt Open Streets | Prospect Heights
Friday, August 23, 5-10pm | Saturday, August 24, 12-10pm | Sunday, August 25, 12-5pm
Vanderbilt Avenue’s Open Streets program features activities and performances for the community. Stay up to date on their Instagram to see what live music performances and other programming is coming this weekend! Highlights this weekend include:
- Friday, August 23, 6pm | Bindlestiff Family Cirkus’ Flatbed Follies @ Pacific Street
- Saturday, August 24, 4pm | Poke Tiky Anniversary Party @ Poke Tiky | Poke Tiky is celebrating 4 years in business with an anniversary street party! Starting at 4pm, enjoy folklórico Spanish dancing, followed by mariachi at 5pm, and a DJ thereafter!
- Sunday, August 25, 2pm | Dark Tide Brass between Prospect and Park
Live Salsa Music @ Sahadi’s | Industry City | Sunset Park
Every Friday | 6:30-9:30pm
Come join us at Sahadi’s for an unforgettable evening of summer Salsa music. Cuarteto Guataca plays high energy acoustic Son Cubano and Salsa with an old school sound, making people dance in clubs, parks and streets of NYC since 2012. See all upcoming salsa nights here.
The Battle of Brooklyn: A Farce of Two Acts at The Old Stone House | Park Slope
Friday, August 23 | 7-8pm
A short play written by a snarky Brooklyn Loyalist in 1776 to mock the American defeat in the largest battle of the War for Independence. 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 248-year-old propaganda – lovingly abridged, introduced, and directed by local historian Dylan Yeats.
Weekly Friday Night Fireworks | Coney Island
Every Friday | Fireworks begin at 9:45pm
Head to the Coney Island boardwalk to catch weekly fireworks kicking off on the Summer Solstice! Arrive early for a trip to neighboring Luna Park, New York Aquarium, or a Brooklyn Cyclones game at Maimonides Park. Check out our summer guide to visiting Coney Island here!
NYC Summer Streets on Eastern Parkway | Prospect Heights & Crown Heights
Saturday, August 24 | 7am-3pm
Summer Streets is an annual celebration of New York City’s most valuable public space – our streets. 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 or giveaways. Summer Streets provides space for healthy recreation and encourages New Yorkers to use more sustainable forms of transportation.
The Bee Conservancy & NYCHA: Garden Celebration at Vinegar Hill Community Garden | Vinegar Hill
Green Team Volunteering | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Saturday, August 24 | 10am-12pm | All ages; under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian | Register here
Green Team volunteers support essential horticultural care in Brooklyn Bridge Park, completing tasks such as weeding, planting and mulching. This is a great opportunity to learn about gardening, enjoy nature, and make a tangible difference in the Park with a group of other volunteers. 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! Advance registration is required. Registration opens 2 weeks prior to the start of each month.
Free Dance Classes at Grand Opening of Brooklyn Dance Conservatory | Gowanus
Saturday, August 24 | 10am-3pm | Register for free trial classes in advance
Brooklyn Dance Conservatory is moving to a new location at 497 Carroll Street and will open for drop-in, trial, and placement classes this month. BKDC offers classes starting at age 1, and students may continue on with ballet, hip-hop, modern dance, jazz and tap dance, all the way up to training on a pre-professional level. Join for the studio’s Grand Opening event on Saturday, August 24 with a preview of the space and FREE trial classes! Space in these classes is limited, so don’t wait to sign up!
- 10:15-10:45am, Dance, ages 1-3 (Doors open at 10:00am)
- 11:15-11:45am, Dance, ages 2-4 (Doors open at 11:00am)
- 12:15-12:45pm, Ballet, ages 7+ (Doors open at 12:00pm)
- 1:15-1:45pm Ballet, ages 5-7 (Doors open at 1:00pm)
- 2:15-2:45pm Ballet, ages 5-7 (Doors open at 2:00pm)
The 2024/25 performance program will begin in October 2024. Registration is now open for the upcoming school year and classes; sign up here!
Saturday, August 24 | 11am
New York native Adina Oberman presents N is for New York City and Let’s Count New York City, two bright and colorful board books that celebrate all things NYC! From “one Empire State Building” to “10 sneakerheads rocking their kicks downtown,” Let’s Count New York City introduces readers to the places, food, and people of NYC with a fun counting element. Take an alphabetized tour of the Big Apple with N is for New York City. From the Apollo Theater to Zabar’s emporium, each letter represents iconic people and local treasures. Afterwards, there will be an NYC themed craft. Join us for this special story time with Adina!
Greenpoint Terminal Market and Kids Zone | Greenpoint
Saturday, August 24 | 11am-6pm
Welcome to the Greenpoint Terminal Market—a one-of-a-kind marketplace featuring creatives, food vendors & local shops. Open every Saturday & Sunday from 11am – 6pm, right on the East River at 72 Noble Street. While you’re there, check out the Kids Zone for your child to enjoy! Let them enjoy an extra fun bounce house, exhilarating bouncy slides, and even miniature pedal cars to drive around in!
Storytime at The Center for Fiction Bookstore | Fort Greene
Saturday, August 24 | 12pm
Join us every Saturday at noon for Story Time at The Center for Fiction Bookstore, where each week we read from some of our favorite books for young people! Led by our booksellers, this is a free community event open to people of all ages.
Koko NYC South Slope Derby | South Slope
Saturday, August 24 | 12-3pm
For 17 years and counting, the Annual South Slope Derby has becoming a beloved celebration of creativity and innovation. The Derby is the culmination of KoKo NYC’s summer programming and features gravity-powered, kid-built soap box racers made from recycled materials. During week-long workshops, kids develop their building and engineering skills and express their natural ingenuity as they imagine and construct their sustainable cars. In the South Slope Derby, kids put their creations to the test in a race down 17th Street in South Slope, Brooklyn. Join the community to cheer them on! In addition to the races there are raffles, food vendors, and fun activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Explore Schools Back to School Bash and Giveaway | Downtown Brooklyn
Saturday, August 24 | 12-3pm | RSVP here
Get ready for an unforgettable day of excitement and celebration in welcoming the new school year! Explore Schools Back to School Bash is packed with fun activities for everyone: games, live music, face painting, and surprise giveaways. Start the school year with a bang! Mark your calendars and join Explore Schools for a day filled with laughter, joy, and unforgettable memories. The event will take place on Atlantic Terminal’s outdoor plaza.
Africa Pop-Up Market: A Celebration of Culture and Community | Prospect Park
Saturday, August 24 | 12pm-10pm
Celebrate, eat, and shop at the Taste of Africa Pop-Up Market at Prospect Park’s Lefrak Center. Catch up with friends, enjoy mouth-watering dishes from across the Diaspora, and shop! The market place will include vendors in fashion, apparel, decor, wellness and beauty, accessories, and jewelry.
Maryland 400 Remembrance Ceremony & Battle of Brooklyn Living History at The Old Stone House | Park Slope
Saturday, August 24 | 12:30-4pm
Old Stone House & Washington Park partners with the Society of the Cincinnati of Maryland and the Michael A. Rawley American Legion Post to commemorate the Battle of Brooklyn. The event includes reenactor regiments from the Battle of Brooklyn, battle strategies and daily life during the Revolutionary War, historical costumers, live music, and a scavenger hunt along the Gowanus Road to The Green-Wood Cemetery (today’s 5th Avenue).
Meet a Beekeeper at The Bee Conservancy | Governors Island
DJ on the Porch: Lefferts Libations, Homage of Music and History | Prospect Park
Saturday, August 24 | 2-7pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance and Juwandi House Riddems for a family friendly afternoon of house rhythms in the yard of Lefferts Historic House.
The Wordsmith Showcase | Fort Greene Park
Join us for a day of poetry performances and expression. Hosted by Tanja Richardson and Keenan Watson, The Wordsmith will feature artists Dex McBean, Keys Will, and DJ Kwan. Writers of all ages are welcome to participate in an open mic.
Step OUTside Fest at Marsha P. Johnson State Park | Williamsburg
Saturday, August 24 | 3-6pm
Come celebrate Marsha P. Johnson’s 79th birthday with us at this year’s Step OUTside Fest! Show your pride at the clothing swap and art table, learn about the outdoors and more! For clothing swap, donations will be taken until 4pm on Saturday, August 24. Bring items from home for the Tie Dye station. FREE Bandanas for the first 200 participants to use for tie-dye!
Paramount+ Movie Nights: The Warriors (1979) | Coney Island Beach
Saturday, August 24 (rescheduled from August 8) | Pre-movie activities begin at 6pm | Film begins at sunset | RATED R: Material may be inappropriate for children
Join for a screening of The Warriors at Coney Island Beach. Get your friends, family and your picnic blankets ready! New this year – free popcorn provided for event RSVP holders at screenings (first-come, first-served, while supplies last).
Close-Up: Film Screening | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Saturday, August 24 | 7:30-10pm
On the occasion of Huma Bhabha: Before The End, Public Art Fund, in collaboration with Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy, will host a screening of Close-Up, a cinematic masterpiece directed by revered Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami. Arrive at 7:30 PM to enjoy complimentary beverages and the Manhattan skyline view at sunset. The film will begin at sundown. We encourage the audience to bring a blanket to sit on the lawn.
Movies Under the Stars: Barbie (2023) in Coffey Park | Red Hook
Saturday, August 24 | 8:30-10pm | PG13
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park! Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans. Movie begins at dusk. This event is FREE and open to the public.
PJ Library Book Swap on Wheels | Various Playgrounds in DUMBO, Park Slope, Kensington & Midwood
Sunday, August 25 | 9am-4:30pm
On Sunday, August 25, PJ Library will be visiting four playgrounds in Brooklyn to engage families raising Jewish children. We’ll have our bookmobile set up for families to browse PJ Library books and pick up some new favorite reads. See our bookmobile and snap a picture at:
- 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM at Main Street Playground in Dumbo on Plymouth St
- 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM at JJ Byrne Playground in Park Slope on 4th St and 5th Ave
- 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM at Dome Playground in Kensington on Dahill Road and 37th Street
- 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM at Kolbert Playground in Midwood on Avenue L and 17th St
Waterfront Walks | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sunday, August 25 | 10:30am-12pm
Join our Docents for a free walking tour and learn more about Brooklyn Bridge Park’s history, design, and ecology. Tours last roughly 60-90 minutes, start from the entrance of Pier 1 and finish near Pier 3. Advance registration is required. Registration opens a month in advance of each date.
Brooklyn Pop-Up Market | Brooklyn Museum
Sunday, August 25 | 10:30am-5:30pm
Stop by our market to shop one-of-a-kind, handmade items from local artisans. This weekly event features more than 35 vendors offering artwork, jewelry, fashion, home and apothecary goods, and more. This event is free and takes place outdoors (rain location: Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion, 1st Floor).
DUMBO Family Games on Car-Free Washington Street | DUMBO
Sunday, August 25 | 11am-1pm | Washington Street from Front Street to Water Street
Join every Sunday on car-free Washington Street for free kids activities and a community hang! Curated by the DUMBO BID x Brooklyn Bridge Parents and supported by Leaf Medical & Leaf Dental in DUMBO.
Summer Tea | Prospect Park
Sunday, August 25 | 11am-3pm | RSVP here
Join Tea Arts & Culture and Prospect Park Alliance for a full-day family-friendly gathering in the park to steep and sip tea together with arts, music and shared appreciation of nature. Embark on a journey to learn about tea and connect with the diverse cultures and communities around us. This event is rain or shine, and will be held inside the Boathouse in the event of rain. Due to this program’s growing popularity, we encourage attendees to bring their own teacup if possible.
- 11 am–12 pm | Nature Walk, Morning Yoga, and Tea Meditation | Led by the Prospect Park Alliance and Tea Arts & Culture team, you can choose to have a walk through the trails around the Boathouse, join for a morning Yoga, or simply sit for a tea meditation to be more in tune with your body and mind.
- 12 pm–3 pm | Poem Composing Tree | Gather your thoughts about tea, nature, and community under the Composing Tree and create a poem that you can share with other participants.
- 12 pm–3 pm | Community Tea Circles | Enjoy a multidisciplinary community art experience with tea circles created by various communities from different cultures. Pablo Neruda’s Odes to Common Things will be incorporated into the program. As Neruda said: “The art of tea, much like the art of poetry, is steeped in tradition and culture but leads to a deeper appreciation of everyday life and what we have in common. Join us!”
Battle of Brooklyn Commemoration and Family Day | Green-Wood Cemetery
Sunday, August 25 | 11am-3pm | Registration recommended
The Battle of Brooklyn, fought in August 1776, was the first battle of the American Revolution to occur after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Also the largest battle of the Revolutionary War, it included a significant engagement on land that is now part of The Green-Wood Cemetery. Join us for a family-friendly afternoon to honor those who fought in the battle and learn more about the diverse world of revolutionary New York! Meet costumed interpreters, see fascinating demonstrations, listen to stories of the revolution, and participate in fun, hands-on activities.
Summer Jazz: Rachiim Ausar-Sahu and Jazz/Espiritu | Brooklyn Museum
Sunday, August 25 | 2-4pm
Stop by the Museum’s lobby for performances by some of the city’s best jazz musicians. In August, enjoy an afternoon of spiritual jazz in the tradition of honored musical elders and ancestors. Led by acclaimed bassist and composer Rachiim Ausar-Sahu, a Brooklyn native, the Jazz/Espiritu ensemble features drummer Will Calhoun, percussionist Chief Baba Neil Clarke, keyboardist Brandon McCune, multi-reedist Irwin Hall, and vibraphonist Bryan Carrott. Presented in partnership with Jazz Foundation of America. Free and open to the public!
Reclaiming Watermelon Picnic | Prospect Park
Sunday, August 25 | 2-7pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance, the New Negro Republic Lineage Society, BlackEmpress368, Tonya Hopkins aka The Food Griot, and Watoto Entertainment for a Reclaiming Watermelon Picnic in the yard at the Lefferts Historic House. Come groove to great music, sample heritage varieties of watermelon, and learn why and how Black Americans are beginning to reclaim their histories and connections to this incredible fruit.
Habana Outpost Movie Nights: Do The Right Thing (1989) | Fort Greene
Sunday, August 25 | 8pm | RATED R: Material may be inappropriate for children
Every Sunday, Habana Outpost will be rolling out all-time favorites! Come and join us every Sunday at 8pm.
Updated: August 23, 2024. Main Image: Koko NYC South Slope Derby.
