Join NYC Parks GreenThumb for the Seventh Annual Open Garden NYC on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2 (rain or shine)! Hundreds of community gardens are opening their gates to the public for a weekend of free activities and exploration.

Our GreenThumb community gardens are volunteer-run green spaces where people can come together around growing food and community. Gardens across the city are seeking new members to plant produce and flowers, host events, maintain community spaces, and contribute extra hands for garden projects. Beginners and experienced gardeners are welcome! Open Garden NYC is a great way to meet the garden group members and explore your neighborhood community garden.

If your community garden would like to participate, please fill out the Event Request Approval Form and be sure to answer the Open Garden NYC question to register your event. Your group can participate for a few hours on a single day or both days. We are encouraging all garden groups who are planning to take part in Open Garden NYC to host a free special activity. Activities can include garden tours, arts and crafts, musical performances, volunteer projects, and much more.

Brooklyn events are listed below.  Visit GreenThumb Community Gardens page for the full list as well as many events in the other boroughs.

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Stop by all these community gardens to take a tour, meet members and neighbors, and find out how to get involved! ALL FREE! 

Saturday, June 1, 2024

10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Seven Gardens – Seven Stories Walking Tour in East New York, Brooklyn. Visit seven unique GreenThumb gardens in East New York during Open Garden NYC! You’ll meet the gardeners who make these magical places come alive with plants and events of all kinds. Learn how you can get involved to grow food or just enjoy the green space. Gardens on the Tour: 1) Crystal Wells Community Garden, 35 Crystal Street Brooklyn, NY 11208, 2) Green Gems Community Garden, 147 Fountain Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11208, 3) Shield of Faith, 79-85 Montauk Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11208, 4) ENY Oasis Community Garden, 2539 Pitkin Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11208, 5) Upon This Rock Community Garden, 2556 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208, and 6) Montauk-Atkins Community Garden, 214 Montauk Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11208, 7) Euclid 500, 136 Doscher St. Brooklyn, NY 10028

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Gregory’s Garden, Brooklyn. (6/2 rain date). Meet the garden group, and find out how to get involved

10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Maple Street Community Garden, Brooklyn. Enjoy a compost demonstration, Fresh Food Box display, garden tour, and craft activities for kids. 

11:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. New Madison Harvest Community Garden, Brooklyn. Explore, socialize, play games, including chess, checker, dominos, connect four, Uno, Sorry, and more in a peaceful environment. 

11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Myrtle Village, Brooklyn. Join on Saturday, June 1st from 11:00 a.m. – 2pm for an all-ages, family-friendly garden party. There will be multicultural games, bake sale, tours, crafts, and more. Stop by Sunday, June 2nd from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. to experience our quieter, contemplative side. At 10:00 a.m., there will be “Painting to Plant Music” fundraiser led by our resident ATR-BC/LCAT artist, art therapist, psychotherapist @creativityandcompassion followed by passive enjoyment and tours of the garden to enjoy the sounds, smells, and sunny stillness of our little lot.

11:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. 6/15 Green Community Garden, Brooklyn. Stop by for fun and informative activities all weekend, including live music, author reading, workshop, plant swap, face painting, culminating in a cake contest on Sunday, June 2nd at 1:00 p.m., followed by a 30th birthday party for our community garden! Visit our website 615green.org for details.

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Urban Meadow Community Garden, Brooklyn. Join a plant education and tour about the plants our community has planted.

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Poppa & Momma Jones Historical Garden, Brooklyn. Learn what blooms in this lovely garden. Saturday 6/1 and Sunday 6/2.

12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Walt L. Shamel Community Garden, Brooklyn. Join a 20th year celebration of community and making the part of the world special. There will be entertainment, food, activities, and much more.

12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Her-King Alagantic Community Garden, Brooklyn. Help the garden group build raised beds and plant. A speaker will also be present to speak on eating healthy.

12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Vernon and Throop Community Garden, Brooklyn. Learn how to care for a starter plant (herb or veggie) to take home. Refreshing lemonade and cookies.

1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Seasons of Vision Garden, Brooklyn. Learn ways to deal with the challenges of every day stress, how to engage with others, and take part in fitness activities to help alleviate stress, like chair yoga, breathing exercises, tips on improving posture, and more in a mental health day at the garden for Open Garden NYC.

1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Family Community Garden Brooklyn, Brooklyn. Join a tour of the garden, learn about the history from the garden group, and find out how to get involved.

2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Jes Good Rewards Children’s Garden, Brooklyn. Enjoy a children/youth and family fun day. Activities will be focused on: Arts and Crafts, Music, Mural Painting, Walkway Chalk Art, Compost Development, Seed Planting, And much more!

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Sunday, June 2, 2024

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Tranquility Farm, Brooklyn.  Join herb walks around our garden. Participants can see all of the medicinal and culinary herbs the garden groups has been cultivating and take home a cutting or bouquet!

10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Oriental Garden, Brooklyn. Join an open tour on garden irrigation.

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Jane Bailey Memorial Garden, Brooklyn. The garden’s wonderful volunteers will be present to welcome the community and educate all ages about our garden and what our gardeners are growing this season.

10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Myrtle Village, Brooklyn. Stop by to experience our quieter, contemplative side. At 10:00 a.m., there will be “Painting to Plant Music” fundraiser led by our resident ATR-BC/LCAT artist, art therapist, psychotherapist @creativityandcompassion followed by passive enjoyment and tours of the garden to enjoy the sounds, smells, and sunny stillness of our little lot

10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Halsey Ralph and Howard Community Garden, Brooklyn. Check out a plant start giveaway!

11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Stockholm Street Community Garden, Brooklyn. Enjoy a day of family friendly activities for Open Garden NYC! Activities will include: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Garden Tours * 11:00 a.m. – 11:25 a.m.: Introduction to our Community Beds * 11:30 a.m.: Garden Storybook Time for ages 5–8-year-olds * 12:30 p.m.: Kid’s Herbal Discovery Walk * 12:30-2:00 p.m.: Enjoy and Tour the Garden