Check out our overview of all the free family-friendly events happening in Brooklyn this week. Highlights include Playtopia at Atlantic Antic, Children’s Day at Brooklyn Book Festival, the Brooklyn Museum’s “Museum of Wheels” pulling up in Sunset Park, Downtown Brooklyn Arts Festival, a movie night and salsa lessons at Williamsburg’s newly opened Domino Square, a Parisian-themed week at Montague Open Streets in Brooklyn Heights, and various storytimes at Brooklyn Public Library branches to celebrate Banned Books Week. Plus, don’t miss the first annual Carroll Park Olympics with hilarious races in diaper changing, stroller pushing, IKEA furniture assembling, and getting kids out the door!
Books Unbanned Storytime with Anna Membrino, Author of My Moms Love Me at Central Library | Grand Army Plaza
Join us for a special author storytime as part of our Books Unbanned Storytime series, where we highlight books that have been banned or challenged in libraries, schools, and in other ways around the country. Anna Membrino will share their latest picture book, My Moms Love Me, a celebration of queer moms! Following the storytime, stay for an author-led craft activity exploring family and identity. Limited signed copies of the featured book will be available for free at the event. Registration recommended. Entry subject to room capacity.
Free Admission Days @ Pier 2 Roller Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sundays | 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.
Tiny Storytime @ Books Are Magic | Cobble Hill & Brooklyn Heights
Tuesdays | 11am | 225 Smith Street in Cobble Hill
Thursdays | 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!
Stomp, Clap and Sing with Bilingual Birdies Duo Concert in Spanish & English at Central Library | Grand Army Plaza
¡Hola, hola! ¿Cómo estás? Get ready to sing, dance, jump, shake, laugh, march, run, freeze, tap, smile, and have the most fun ever en español with Bilingual Birdies! Families go on a joyful adventure with songs, dance, and puppetry, to learn new words in Spanish while they’re having a blast in this 45-minute live music interactive experience. Whether you know a bit of Spanish already or are completely new to the language, this is the perfect way to celebrate diversity and embrace Latin American cultures! The session is led in English and Spanish and all are welcome. Bilingual Birdies has been rocking the early childhood world in NYC since 2006 and we can’t wait for your family to join this upcoming fiesta!
Comics with Mr. Nick at Red Hook Interim Library | Red Hook
Tuesday, September 24 | 3:00-4:30pm | Ages 10+
Come to the brand new Red Hook Interim Library on Van Brunt St. to learn something new or indulge your love of drawing this summer. You will be drawing and learning about art from Mr. Nick. Topics such as how to make comic books, cartoons and graphic novels will be covered. Mr. Nick is a profession artist that has created and published his own series of comic books. Don’t miss out. Beginners are always welcome! All supplies will be provided.
Movie Night in the Square at Domino Park | Williamsburg
Tuesday, September 24 | 4-9pm | RSVP here
Tuesday, September 24 | 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. Take home a free pair of Brooklyn Commons branded sunglasses!
Fall Into Step – Voices From the Bush: UBW On The Block | Brooklyn Commons Park | Downtown Brooklyn
Wednesday, September 25 | 12-2pm
From ballet to contemporary styles, our Fall Into Step series showcases a diverse range of performances from talented dancers and choreographers. Each show will take you on a journey through the art form while captivating your senses and igniting your passion for movement. On September 25, Fall Into Step features Voices From the Bush: UBW On The Block. Join us as we continue to celebrate Urban Bush Women’s 40th Anniversary at home in Brooklyn, NY with an afternoon of curated performances showcasing the talent and creativity within the UBW community. Featuring groundbreaking artists Kendra J. Bostock, Courtney J Cook, Grace Galu Kalambay, and Cheri L Stokes, this midweek lunchtime concert promises an inspiring blend of dance and live music; hosted by Co-Artistic Director Chanon Judson.
Teen Time DIY: Stained Glass Sun Catchers for Banned Books Week at Greenpoint Library | Greenpoint
Illuminate Your Creativity for Banned Books Week! Join us on September 25th, 2024, from 3-5 PM for a vibrant stained glass sun catcher program celebrating the power of literature. Dive into the symbols of banned books as we craft stunning sun catchers inspired by marigolds from Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye, the color blue in George M. Johnson’s All Boys Aren’t Blue, and the flames from Mike Curato’s Flamer (and more). All materials are provided, and space is open while supplies last. Come let your creativity shine and reflect on the stories that challenge and inspire.
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. There’s so much to do while you’re in Coney Island; check out our guide to planning a day trip to Coney Island! 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.
Banned Books Week Party for teens at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Join us for a Party in the Mezzanine to celebrate Banned Books Week! We will have free books, make buttons, bracelets! You can even take Polaroids of each other with our fancy camera!
Banned Book Week: Movie & A Craft at Brower Park | Crown Heights (ages 13-18)
Wednesday, September 25 | 3:30-5:30pm | Ages 13+
Anime Afternoon at Adams Street Library | DUMBO
Wednesday, September 25 | 4:00-5:00pm | Grades 5-12
Take a midweek break and try an anime and manga sampler! Chat with friends about the latest releases while enjoying some clips of new and favorite series. We’ll also have art supplies available to create your own fan art or draw your OCs.
Anime Club: Banned Books Week Edition at Central Library | Grand Army Plaza
Wednesday, September 25 | 4:00-5:00pm | Ages 12-18
Do you love anime? Do you want to get together with other fans of anime and manga? Join us in the Info Commons Lab while we draw, eat snacks, and chat about anime. This week is Banned Books Week! We will celebrate our freedom to read with button-making and a free book giveaway (lots of manga)!
Salsa by the Water at Domino Square | Williamsburg
In collaboration with Nieves Dance Studio, join us every Wednesday night in September for live music, dancing and salsa lessons! On September 25, Salsa by the Water will feature Ocho con Clave and Victor Santos. All are welcome! If the Eventbrite is sold out, feel free to show up – there will be plenty of room!
Stroller Walk at Prospect Park Audubon Center | Prospect Park
Thursday, September 26 | 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.
Lunchtime Music at Willoughby Plaza: Wayne Tucker + The Bad Mothas | Downtown Brooklyn
On Thursdays in September, Brooklyn’s best musicians provide the perfect soundtrack for your summer afternoon! On September 26, join for Wayne Tucker and The Bad Mothas. Wayne Tucker is a trumpeter, composer, arranger, violinist, and vocalist who has performed, toured, and recorded with many of today’s stars including Taylor Swift, David Crosby, Elvis Costello, Kurt Elling, Al Foster, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Ne-Yo, and Jidenna. Wayne wrote the soundtrack for and co-stars in the short film Hotel Bleu, has released four albums, and has performed at clubs and festivals on five continents.
Visit Brooklyn Children’s Museum’s STEM Makerspace: Nature’s Engineers| Crown Heights
Thursdays | 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 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!
Amandla Games and Storytelling at Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Crown Heights
Celebrate South African Heritage Day with BCM! Play indigenous games, learn the power of the word through poetry and storytelling, and work together to solve problems with activities that teach the value of the African proverb, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” This program is free and included with Museum entry during Amazon Free Hours. Capacity is limited; first come, first served. (This is the second in a three part cultural storytelling series with Bridges: A Pan-Afrikan Arts movement. Mark your calendars for the final event in this series: Thursday, October 17.)
Art in the Park: Spotted Lanternfly Jewelry at Marsha P. Johnson State Park | Williamsburg
Thursday, September 26 | 3:30-4:30pm | RSVP here
Storytime in Fort Greene Park | Fort Greene
Thursday, September 26 | 4:00-4:45pm
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. Storytime in the Park 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.
Banned Books Week Storytime at Books Are Magic Magic Smith Street | Cobble Hill
This Banned Books Week, we’re partnering with the Carroll Gardens Public Library for a special Books Unbanned Storytime! This storytime will feature banned and challenged picture books, a free book giveaway courtesy of the Brooklyn Public Library, and a button-making activity so everyone can proudly display “I Read Banned Books!” Read more about the BPL’s Books Unbanned initiative here.
Books Unbanned Story Time and Books Unbanned Charm Bracelet Craft at Adams Street Library | DUMBO
Join us for a special story time for school aged kids featuring banned books and then make your own books unbanned charm bracelet!
Fighting Book Bans with Banned Authors, A Discussion at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
This Banned Books Week, Brooklyn Public Library is partnering with Books Are Magic and the American Booksellers Association to discuss how to fight books bans and support banned authors here in NYC! Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in libraries, bookstores, and schools. By focusing on efforts to remove or restrict access to books, Banned Books Week draws national attention to the harms of censorship. The theme for Banned Books Week 2024 (September 22-28) is “Freed Between the Lines.” We can find freedom in the pages of a book — but book bans and censorship threaten that freedom, along with many other rights and institutions. During Banned Books Week 2024 and beyond, let’s share our love of right to read and the freedom found in books. Let’s be Freed Between the Lines!
Bond with Brooklyn presents “Matilda” at Pacific Park | Prospect Heights
Get ready for an unforgettable September! Join us every Thursday for an exciting movie night experience at Pacific Park. You can find the weekly screenings at Pacific Park, Brooklyn, NY 11238, located on the central lawn between 595 Dean St and Chelsea Piers Fitness Prospect Heights (645 Dean St). This event operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to arrive early to secure your spot on the lawn.
Free Dance Class at Jane’s Carousel | DUMBO
Friday, September 27 | 9:30-10:00am
Calling all tiny dancers! We’re having a FREE dance party hosted by our friends HYPE Dance Community on Friday, September 27th from 9:30-10AM. Join us as we dance and sing to all of our favorite jams! Littles (ages 0-3) and their caretakers will love this movement class that boosts self-confidence in a playful, engaging way! We’ll end the class with letter of the day, storytime and stickers! Come get HYPE with us!
Buggy Buddy: A Postpartum Parents Walk | Prospect Park
Friday, September 27 | 10am | For parents of babies 0-8 months | Register here
Welcome to the Nesting Nook’s Buggy Buddy: A Postpartum Parents Walk! Connect with postpartum parents with babies 0-8 months, build friendships, and Stroll for New Friendships, all for FREE! Join us to connect and meet new parenting friends with other moms just like you!
Museum on Wheels at Brooklyn Museum | Sunset Park
Friday, September 27 | 1-5pm
Pulling up to a neighborhood near you… it’s the Museum on Wheels! This fall, we’re debuting a free pilot program for Museum on Wheels, which will travel across Brooklyn to share touchable selections from our collection of teaching objects—plus a variety of activities like collage-making, clay modeling, games, and more! Join on Friday, September 27, 1–5 pm at 4520 4th Ave, Brooklyn.
Nature Walk | Governors Island
Friday, September 27 | 2:00-3:30pm | Register here
Take the ferry over to our green oasis for a special guided tour to discover and connect with the wildlife that calls this place home. Led by the Governors Island Nature program along with insect ecologist Amy Berkov, these monthly tours will take participants on a journey through Governors Island’s diverse natural areas. You’ll get to learn about these resilient, built landscapes directly from the people who know them best, and get the chance to participate in different community science projects. September’s Nature Walk will be focused on how climate change is impacting insect populations, both on the Island and around New York City, in honor of Climate Week NYC.
Hope Over Hate: A tribute concert for violence survivors and victims | Brooklyn Borough Hall
Friday, September 27 | 3-5pm
Calling all advocates for change and music lovers. Please join us for “Hope Over Hate: Let the Music Mend” to honor survivors and victims of gun violence. Join us for an afternoon of uplifting music and solidarity. Don’t forget to bring photos of your loved ones.
McGolrick Nights: Silent disco, karaoke, and movie at McGolrick Park | Greenpoint
Books Unbanned Storytime: Diversity is Our Strength at Red Hook Interim Library | Red Hook
As part of Brooklyn Public Library’s Books Unbanned initiative, we are celebrating every child’s freedom to read by sharing picture books that have been banned or challenged around the world. This storytime for ages 3-8 will showcase age-appropriate picture books that celebrate diverse cultural backgrounds and different types of families. We will talk about why these books might have been challenged, why our library allows families to decide for themselves what they want to read, and then make Freedom to Read buttons to wear home.
Kids Create: Art Nature Play at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Join our volunteer artist, Lee, in our craft room, for an hour of fun and creativity! In this craft session we work with material from nature to make beautiful and unique creations you can take home with you. For ages 4 – 12!
One Big Table Communal Dining & Live Jazz at Fowler Square | Fort Greene
Friday, September 27 | 4:30-6:30pm
One Big Table, a communal dining experience in our open streets, is moving around Brooklyn this month! Grab takeout from local restaurants and pull up a chair alongside your neighbors to share a meal. On Friday, September 27, guests at One Big Table in Fort Greene will be treated to a Jazz Series with Brooklyn Music School. The Brian Woodruff Trio will perform in Fowler Square.
Vanderbilt Open Streets | Prospect Heights
Fridays, 5-10pm | Saturdays, 12-10pm | Sundays, 12-5pm | Through September
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 will include:
- Sunday, September 29 | 3-5pm | Brass Meets World | Brass Meets World is an 8-piece brass band, playing brass high-energy covers of hits from the 80s, 90s, and 00s!
Downtown Brooklyn Arts Festival @ The Plaza at 300 Ashland | Downtown Brooklyn
Friday, September 27, 5:00-8:15pm | Saturday, September 28, 12-8pm | Full schedule of events here
The Downtown Brooklyn Arts Festival (DBAF) is an annual celebration of Downtown Brooklyn’s cultural community and the artists who inspire the borough’s creative spirit. Acclaimed artists and arts organizations from across the Brooklyn Cultural District share programming at The Plaza at 300 Ashland with exciting performances, workshops, and family programming.
Free Climb Night at the Bouldering Project | Gowanus
Want to try climbing for the first time? Or meet other climbers of your level? Join us for Free Climb Fridays—your opportunity to climb socially and experience all that the Bouldering Project has to offer. Arc’teryx will provide free rental shoes and chalk to participants! Free lite bites provided, and music by @nothing_neue. RSVP is required.
Community Science Seining Demonstration @ Pier 4 Beach | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Saturday, September 28 | 10am-12pm | Register here
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! Learn how these organisms contribute to the estuary, what they tell us about the river’s health and how the Conservancy uses the information collected about these organisms to contribute to community science efforts across New York state. All ages are welcome at this free event! Registering in advance is not required but highly recommended to expedite your participation and to receive reminders and last minute cancellation information in the event there’s inclement weather.
Saturday, September 28 & Sunday, September 29 | 10am-1pm
Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation. Activities include:
- Leaf Art | 10–12pm | Let’s have fun exploring the unique features of trees and their uniquely shaped leaves. Let your creativity flourish as you craft art inspired by nature.
- Animal Encounter | 11am–12pm | Join Alliance Naturalists in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection. This program starts promptly at 11 am.
- Tree ID Walk | 12–1pm | Join us as we delve into the wonder of nature! Are you curious about why and when trees shed their leaves? Gain hands-on experience in citizen science as we explore the Prospect Park environment and witness how changing temperatures affect the trees. We will provide you with a guide to help you record your observations. This program leaves the Audubon Center promptly at 12 pm.
Brooklyn Book Festival Children’s Day at Brooklyn Commons Park | Downtown Brooklyn
Fall Festival & 30th Anniversary Celebration at 6/15 Green Community Garden | South Slope
Saturday, September 28 | 10am-8pm
Join us in the garden to celebrate our 30th anniversary and the colorful autumn season.
- 12-8pm | Live Music
- 10:30am-12pm | Children’s Music
- All Day | Children’s Activities
- 11am-3pm | Bake Sale
- 11am-4pm | Plant Sale
- 3pm-Dusk | Potluck BBQ
Special Banned Books Saturday Family StoryTime at Greenpoint Library | Greenpoint
Join us to celebrate the freedom to read! We will be reading banned and “challenged” stories for the 42nd annual Banned Books Week. We will be singing songs, reading books, and listening & learning together. All ages are welcome. No Registration or tickets necessary.
The Animals of Latin America: A Craft Activity + Dance Party Concert at Macon Library | Bed Stuy
Saturday, September 28 | 11am-12pm | Ages 0-8
Magical Encounters at Adams Street Library | DUMBO
Saturdays, through October 26 | 11am-1pm
These free bilingual (English/Spanish) art workshops for all ages will be led by the local Latinx artist duo Cazorla + Saleme. Enjoy this series of art workshops, where we will explore the enchanted colors of Brooklyn Bridge Park in autumn while learning about caring for the planet and ourselves. Let’s cultivate a love for nature together! Materials and snacks are included.
Brooklyn Marine Terminal Public Workshop #1 | Red Hook
Saturday, September 28 | 11am-2pm | RSVP here
The Vision for Brooklyn Marine Terminal is a community-led planning process for the future of the Brooklyn Marine Terminal (BMT). Join us in-person at the first community planning workshop to learn more about the project, the City’s goals, and the opportunities and challenges at the site as we begin to collectively define the community’s vision. The feedback we collect at this workshop will inform the development of opportunity statements and community priorities for the site. This event is free, and light refreshments, and child care will be provided. The venue is wheelchair accessible, and language interpretation will be provided in Spanish and Mandarin.We encourage you to please RSVP so that we may accurately estimate our attendance, however, registration is not required in advance.
Storytime at The Center for Fiction Bookstore | Fort Greene
Saturdays | 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.
Brown Rice Family and Afro-Caribbean Dance and Drumming Workshop @ The Plaza at 300 Ashland | Downtown Brooklyn
Saturday, September 28 | 12-2pm | RSVP here
BAMkids is proud to be a part of the Downtown Brooklyn Arts Festival! BAMkids presents BAM teaching artists Okai Fleurimont and Yasmar Cruz who will introduce families to Afro-Caribbean rhythms and movement, followed by an energetic performance by Brown Rice Family.
Pop-Up Audubon | Prospect Park
Saturday, September 28 & Sunday, September 29 | 12-4pm
Join us near the Nethermead arches as we celebrate Trees Appreciation Month with art and exploration.
- Autumn Leaf Window Clings | 12–2pm: Let’s enjoy exploring the beautiful fall colors and uniquely shaped leaves. Together, we’ll create stunning window clings to decorate your home. This activity takes approximately 20 minutes.
- Tree ID Walk | 3–4pm: Join us as we delve into the wonder of nature! Are you curious about why and when trees shed their leaves? Gain hands-on experience in citizen science as we explore the Prospect Park environment and witness how changing temperatures affect the trees. We will provide you with a guide to help you record your observations. This program leaves promptly at 3pm.
Schoolfest 2024 at M.S. 126 | Williamsburg
Are you overwhelmed by NYC school choices and admission processes? Schoolfest will help you navigate through the confusion so that you can make the best decisions for your child. Now in its 16th year, Schoolfest is a one-of-a-kind school fair that brings together ALL types of schools and enrichment providers along with informative workshops ACROSS the educational curve: public, charter, private, early childhood through high school and even, college. Everyone must have a FREE General Admissions ticket (except for babies and toddlers). Workshop tickets are extra: only $5 (normally $30+). Learn more here!
The Six Foot Platform on Car-Free Washington Street | DUMBO
Saturdays, 12-6pm | Through October 12
The Six Foot Platform, an experimental art & performance program presenting work by Brooklyn-based artists on a 6×6 platform, is returning this fall to the intersection of Washington and Water Streets. The What Will the Neighbors Say? flagship community program, STORYTIME, launched in 2017, returns for a special Dumbo edition this weekend as part of The Six Foot Platform. The event, which is always free, features music, storytelling from participants and two proudly Brooklyn-based MCs who keep everything moving. In between sets, audience members are encouraged to get up on stage and tell a story relating to the themes they themselves suggest, creating an authentic and powerful collective experience. The only rule is that the story is true.
Magical Girls Festival at Japan Village | Industry City
The Magical Girls Festival is a day-long celebration of magical girls from Sailor Moon, Cardcaptor Sakura, PreCure, Tokyo Mew Mew, and more! The free one-day market will be filled with over 20 vendors selling goods inspired by magical girl anime. There will also be activities like guided journaling with sheets created by Jacque Aye and “Magical Girl Movement & Mobility” classes by Geek Girl Strong’s Robyn Warren, along with giveaways and musical performances!
Family Storytime and Craft at The Watermark | Brooklyn Heights
Saturday, September 28 | 2-3pm
On 9/28, with an experienced guide, you will learn about and hunt for New York City’s pollinators and the habitats that support them. Come relax, observe, and explore nature through the lens of bees and other pollinators. Special for Climate Week, we’ll also talk about how climate can impact bees and their habitats. You can also contribute to scientific research in the process! We invite you to download the iNaturalist app on your phone in advance of this event so you can participate in impactful community science action. During the walk, you will photograph pollinators and upload them to our “A Bee or Not a Bee?”iNaturalist project, collaborating with naturalists around the world to determine whether the insect buzzing by is a bee, wasp, fly, or other common bee doppelgänger.
The First Annual Carroll Park Olympics | Carroll Gardens
Saturday, September 28 | Opening Ceremony at 2pm, Closing Ceremony at 5pm
The First Annual Carroll Park Olympics is a community event with fun and slightly ridiculous competitions for all ages. Join us for the Opening Ceremony at 2 PM and the Closing Medal Ceremony at 5 PM. Family-friendly competitions like scooter races, a stroller speed challenge, a car seat installation contest, and even an Ikea furniture race! All proceeds will benefit a local non-profit supporting homeless and at-risk families in Brooklyn. No registration needed—just come, compete, and enjoy the fun!
Live Music by Brooklyn Maqam at Hoyt Open Streets | Boerum Hill
Saturday, September 28 | 4-6pm
Thanks to our Councilmember Lincoln Restler, we are bringing the magnificent sounds of Brooklyn Maqam to Hoyt Street for the first time this fall! Brooklyn Maqam is a non-profit dedicated to sharing music from the Middle East to build community and share culture. Come enjoy a drink or a bite to eat while listening to some beautiful live music.
Stroller Walk for New Moms | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sunday, September 29 | 10am
New mom? Join us our first POST meetup— a stroller walk through Brooklyn Bridge Park! We’ll meet at Jane’s Carousel in DUMBO at 10 AM. Dr Erin from Flow Physio will kick us off with a brief chat on the pelvic floor & give us some tips for our walk! Come make some mom friends & get your steps in. Can’t wait to see you there!
Brooklyn Grange & City Growers: Family Farm Day & Climate Regeneration Celebration | Sunset Park
Sunday, September 29 | 10am-3pm
We’re back for another monthly open house! Join for Family Farm Day Activities: City Growers will have fun + educational programming for the whole family to enjoy! Join us for Rainbow scavenger hunts, make-your-own pride flag activities, and a take-one-give-one compliment board! There will also be a Farmer’s Market Table, Compost Drop-off Site, and Vendors Market. See below for a full schedule of activities:
- 10am-12pm | Community Field Day | Weeding, planting, and bed prep are all on the farmer’s to-do list!
- 11am-2pm | FREE Farm Tours: Guided farm tours at 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:00 PM Click your preferred time to register.
- 11:30am & 2pm | Acoustic Set by Greta Keating
- 12-1:30pm | Dancer’s Unlimited: Thrift Shop Donation Drive – RSVP HERE!
- 12pm & 2pm | FREE Guided Birding Tours by Queer Birders: Tours hosted at 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM + binoculars available for use!
Festival Day: Brooklyn Book Festival | Downtown Brooklyn
Sunday, September 29 | 10am-6pm
Join the 2024 Festival for a literary celebration that includes readers, publishers, booksellers, and hundreds of authors. More than two hundred local, international, debut and iconic authors are presented in panel discussions and book-signings on our outdoor stages and with partner venues in Downtown Brooklyn. 200 plus publishers fill the Literary Marketplace with publishers of all genres and for all tastes.
Montague Open Streets: Paris and Pop Ups with L’Appartement 4F | Brooklyn Heights
Sunday, September 29 | 10am-7pm | Montague Street from Clinton Street to Hicks Street
This week’s Montague Open Streets is curated by L’Appartement 4F, with the following highlights:
- Visit Paris with L’Appartement 4F | 12-4pm | Experience the magic of Paris on Montague Street with L’Appartement 4F. Savor fresh crepes, enjoy live music, and learn French with CouCou — all without even needing a passport.
- Learn to Speak French| 12-5pm | Parlez-vous fun? Immerse yourself in a 15-minute lively French lesson with native-speaking teachers from Cou Cou. Whether you’re new or brushing up, you’ll enjoy an interactive, exciting way to learn. Classes are at 1, 2, and 3 PM—sign up here now and say bonjour to fun.
- Free Lemonade for Kids at Chama Mama | All day | Kids: join your parents for a Chamalicous lunch, and get a free lemonade every day through December 31, 2024.
- Sundae Sundays at L’Appartement 4F| 12-5pm | L’Apéro by L’Appartement 4F will be outside serving to-go tahini cookie sundaes and charcuterie boxes featuring our signature selection of saucisson and cheeses. Grab a can of natural biodynamic (and unbelievably delicious) wine to enjoy at the enjoy on the Promenade or at the Montague Sip Spot adults only area at the corner of Henry Street.
Pre-Rosh Hashanah Family Challah Bake at Chabad of DUMBO | DUMBO
Join Chabad of DUMBO for a family-friendly Challah Bake to prepare for Rosh Hashanah!
DUMBO Family Games on Car-Free Washington Street | DUMBO
Sundays | 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.
Rosh Hashanah Celebration at JCC | Williamsburg
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with the JCC Brooklyn North Williamsburg staff and community! Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 29th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, join us at 14 Hope Street for a wonderful event of music with Yonatan, arts & crafts, face painting, and more! Excited to see you all for the new year as we come together as a community. Refreshments will be served, and of course – apples and honey will be there to sweeten the new year! RSVP required!
Climate Families NYC Big Kids Postcard & Pizza Party | Fort Greene Park
Calling all older kids & their grown-ups! The stakes for the world and kids could not be higher in this election, and it’s time to #getoutthevote! Join us on Sunday to write letters to voters w/ @votefwd, make art, and have pizza!
Atlantic Antic | Atlantic Avenue from Fourth Avenue to Waterfront
Sunday, September 29 | 12-6 pm | Atlantic Avenue from Hicks Street to 4th Avenue
A Brooklyn institution, Atlantic Antic is the oldest and largest street festival in Brooklyn and a joyful experience, looked forward to by residents of Brooklyn and beyond each year. From Fourth Avenue to the Waterfront, Atlantic Antic is a celebration of ethnic tastings, fine arts and crafts from around the world, non-stop music and entertainment, and just pure fun. There will be tastings from the many diverse Atlantic Avenue restaurants and offerings from the Avenue’s fashion, craft, home and other shops that make Atlantic Avenue so special. Mommy Poppins and Brooklyn Bridge Parents will host the Playtopia Kids Zone powered by Prospect Schools with dozens of free kids activities and performances towards Brooklyn Bridge Park.
WHOOP DEE DOO + Red Hook Art Project present: “Public Access!” | Red Hook
Sunday, September 29 | 5:00pm, 5:45pm, 6:30pm | RSVP here
Come see a free, live show in a haunted ice cream factory made by RHAP students, featuring the Calpulli Mexican Dance Company! WHOOP DEE DOO, in partnership with Red Hook Art Project (RHAP) and Calpulli Dance Company, is proud to present the culminating event of their “Public Access!” initiative with a live public access-style TV show and community ice cream social at Compére Collective in Red Hook. Learn more and RSVP here! PLEASE NOTE: A reservation does not guarantee you a seat. We encourage you to arrive early.
Updated: September 27, 2024. Main Image: Atlantic Antic.
