Twilight Open Mic (Newkirk Community Garden)
2025-06-29 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Newkirk Community Garden, 736 E. 8th Street, Brooklyn
TWILIGHT OPEN MIC
5-8 PM – Sign up 4:30 pm
Newkirk Community Garden
Corner of East 8th Street and Newkirk Ave.
Come enjoy the family friendly Twilight Open Mic series at Newkirk Community Garden, weather permitting.
For each session, signup is at 4:30 p.m. Musicians, comedians, poets, storytellers, etc. are welcome. Come share your talents under the evening skies in our beautiful garden. The garden is at 736 East 8th Street, corner of Newkirk Avenue, Brooklyn. All are welcome!

Kayaking in Brooklyn Bridge Park
2025-07-02 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-06 17:00, 2025-07-09 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-10 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-13 17:00 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pebble Beach, Brooklyn, 11201
Free public kayaking at Brooklyn Bridge Park is offered throughout the summer on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Presented in partnership with Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse.
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. Advanced registration required, providing 20 minute timed slots, which open on a rolling basis 2 weeks out from each date. Learn more and register at brooklynbridgepark.org/series/kayaking.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event. Runs from May 28, 2025 to Aug 27, 2025 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Thursdays: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Saturdays: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sundays: 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Paramount+ Movies in Brooklyn
2025-07-03 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Multiple Locations
Paramount+ is home to A Mountain of Movies. This summer, watch your favorite flicks under the stars at a pop-up screening near you! We’ll bring you a mix of beloved classics and exciting new releases. Grab your friends, bring your picnic blankets, and enjoy an unforgettable movie night in the heart of Brooklyn.
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BROOKLYN MOVIES IN JUNE:
Friday, June 20: American Hustle (McCarren Park)
Friday, June 27: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (McCarren Park)
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BROOKLYN MOVIES IN JULY:
Thursday, July 3: Call Me By Your Name (Ft Greene Park)
Thursday, July 10: Gladiator II (Ft Greene)
Thursday, July 17: Better Man (Coney Island)
Thursday, July 24: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (Coney Island)
Wednesday, July 30: Mean Girls (Prospect Park)
Thursday, July 31: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (Coney Island)
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BROOKLYN MOVIES IN AUGUST:
Wednesday, August 6: The Smurfs (Prospect Park)
Thursday, August 7: The SpongeBob SquarePants (Coney Island)
Wednesday, August 13: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Prospect Park)
Thursday, August 14: Clueless (Ft Greene)
Wednesday, August 20: Indiana Jones, Raiders of the Lost Ark (Prospect Park)
Thursday, August 21: Dog Day Afternoon (Ft Greene)
Wednesday, August 27: Miss Congeniality (Prospect Park)
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This event is free for everyone! Showtime is at sunset, but we recommend arriving early to secure a great spot. RSVP now to reserve your spot and join us for an incredible movie experience.
Please note that RSVPing does not guarantee entry as space is limited. Make sure to arrive early to secure your spot. We can’t wait to see you there!

Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks in NYC
2025-07-04 21:30 - 22:30 | Many venues
The fireworks will take place on Friday, July 4th at 9:30 PM from NYC’s iconic Brooklyn Bridge on the East River!

Historic New York: Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument
2025-07-06 11:00 - 12:30 | Fort Greene Park Visitor Center, Fort Greene Park Willoughby Ave. &, Washington Park, Brooklyn, NY, 11205
Discover the history of this Brooklyn landmark that pays tribute to the 11,000 men, women, and children who died on British Prison Ships during the Revolutionary War.
Location: Fort Greene Park Visitor Center in Fort Greene Park Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Event Organizer: NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers
Contact: 646.398.1479

2025 Free Summer Concerts (Shore Road Park)
2025-07-08 18:00 - 20:00 | 79th st and shore road park
Join us for our annual Summer Concert Series in partnership with Councilman Justin Brannan and Senator Andrew Gounardes!
📍Shore Park Shore Rd & 79th St, Shore Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Every Tuesday the main band starts at 7PM and the weekly opening act will be from School of Rock at 6PM
ⓘ Check NIA’s social media and website for rain date announcements.
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Tuesday, July 8th HEAD OVER HEELS (Pop Top 40 Band)

Tuesday, July 15th MAINSAIL (Yacht Rock)

Tuesday, July 22th RHAPSODY PLAYERS (Motown, Soul, Rock/ 60’s, 70’s & 80’s)

Tuesday, July 29th THE ELECTRIX (Grateful Dead Cover)

Tuesday, August 5th RADIO DAZE (Pop Top 40 Band) ★ National Night Out Begins 6:00 pm ★

Tuesday, August 12th THE CONEY ISLAND EXPRESS (Country Music)

Tuesday, August 19th DANNY MATOS Y ZABORINQUEN (Salsa Music)

Tuesday, August 26th THE MEN OF SOUL (Soul, R & B, Funk)

Tuesday, September 2nd SECOND COMING (1st Set)/ FRANKIE MARRA BAND (2nd Set) (Classic Rock)

Friday, September 5th CANNY BROTHER BAND (Irish Night)

Our Lady of Mount Carmel (OLMC) Feast 2025
2025-07-09 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-10 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-11 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-12 18:00 - 22:00 | Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Brooklyn, 275 N. 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Since 1887, the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, featuring the world famous Dancing of the Giglio, has been the place where the Italian American community has hosted a celebration of faith, culture, and family traditions each July.
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Join us this year for Feast 2025 running July 9 – 20 |
Mon-Fri: 6-10 PM
Sat: 4-11 PM
Sun: 12-10 PM
-Food Vendors – Games – Rides – Nightly Entertainment

Concerts in Marine Park
2025-07-09 18:30 - 20:00 | marine park, 3078 Gerritsen Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11229
Nothing beats relaxing to live music in the park on a summer’s night. Under the oak trees just south of the Bocce Courts. Made possible by Assemblywoman Jaime Williams. In case of rain, concerts will be moved to the following Thursday.
2025 Schedule
Wednesday, June 25: DJ Chinee (Caribbean Night)
Wednesday, July 9: Cool Elements (Salsa Night)
Wednesday, July 16: Scott Yahney & Friends (Classic Rock)
Wednesday, July 23: Plastic Soul (60s & 70s Hits)
Wednesday, July 30: Children’s Concert Christmas in July
Wednesday, August 6: The Regina Opera (Opera & Broadway Tunes)
Wednesday, August 13: Jewish Singer Cantor Shea Rubenstein
Wednesday, August 20: Decades (Rock N’Roll)
Wednesday, August 27: Scott Yahney (Disco Night)

Movies Under the Stars (Brooklyn Parks)
2025-07-09 20:30 - 23:00, 2025-07-10 20:30 - 23:00, 2025-07-11 20:30 - 23:00, 2025-07-12 20:30 - 23:00 | Many venues
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs.
Movies begin at dusk. This event is FREE and open to the public. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. In the event of heavy rain or extreme weather, the screening may be canceled. The decision to cancel the event will be made prior to the screening and will be promptly posted on our website.
For more information visit nyc.gov/parks or call 311. Contact (212) 360-1430 or accessibility@parks.nyc.gov for more information regarding accessibility.

UPCOMING BROOKLYN MOVIES

6:15 PM on Thursday, October 30, 2025 ~ Coco (Sunset Park)

PAST BROOKLYN MOVIES

6:15 PM on Saturday, October 25, 2025 ~ Monster House (Nostrand Playground)
6:45 PM on Friday, October 17, 2025 ~ The Nightmare Before Christmas (Sunset Park)
6:45 PM on Thursday, October 16, 2025 ~ Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (Marine Park)
7:00 PM on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 ~ The Adams Family (Dyker Beach Park)
7:00 PM on Saturday, October 11, 2025 ~ Hotel Transylvania (Herbert Von King Park)
7:00 PM on Friday, October 10, 2025 ~ Hocus Pocus (Msgr. McGolrick Park)
7:00 PM on Thursday, October 9, 2025 ~ Ghostbusters (McCarren Park)
7:00 PM on Friday, October 3, 2025 ~ Guardian of the Galaxy Vol 3 (Sunset Park)
7:00 PM on Thursday, October 2, 2025 ~ The Haunted Mansion (Marion Hopkinson Playground)
7:00 PM on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 ~ Toy Story (Stroud Playground)

8:00 PM on Saturday, September 27, 2025 ~ Crooklyn (Herbert Von King Park)
8:00 PM on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 ~ The Little Rascals (McKinley Park)
8:00 PM on Saturday, September 20, 2025 ~ Hook (McCarren Park)
8:30 PM on Friday, September 19, 2025 ~ Thunderbolts* (Irving Square Park)
8:30 PM on Saturday, September 6, 2025 ~ Monsters University (Amersfort Park)

8:00 PM on Friday, August 29, 2025 ~ A Minecraft Movie (Cooper Park)
8:00 PM on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 ~ The Wild Robot (Marion Hopkinson Playground)
8:00 PM on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 ~ Big Hero 6 (Cadman Plaza Park)
8:30 PM on Saturday, August 23, 2025 ~ Moana 2 (Seth Low Playground/ Bealin Square)
8:00 PM on Friday, August 22, 2025 ~ Space Jam: A New Legacy (Commodore Barry Park)
8:00 PM on Thursday, August 21, 2025 ~ An Extremely Goofy Movie (Brighton Playground)
8:00 PM on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 ~ Holes (Dyker Beach Park)
8:00 PM on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 ~ Madagascar (Herbert Von King Park)
8:30 PM on Saturday, August 16, 2025 ~ Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Msgr. McGolrick Park)
8:30 PM on Friday, August 15, 2025 ~ Wicked (Irving Square Park)
8:30 PM on Thursday, August 14, 2025 ~ Despicable Me 4 (Maria Hernandez Park)
8:30 PM on Saturday, August 9, 2025 ~ The Warriors (Coney Island Beach)
8:30 PM on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 ~ A Minecraft Movie (Sunset Park)
8:30 PM on Saturday, August 2, 2025 ~ The Day The Earth Blew Up (Carroll Park)

8:30 PM on Saturday, July 26, 2025 ~ The Fire Inside (Kaiser Park)
8:30 PM on Friday, July 25, 2025 ~ Paddington in Peru (Bensonhurst Park)
8:30 PM on Thursday, July 24, 2025 ~ Moana 2 (Irving Square Park)
8:30 PM on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 ~ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (Sunset Park)
8:30 PM on Saturday, July 19, 2025 ~ Wicked (Shore Park and Parkway)
8:30 PM on Friday, July 18, 2025 ~ Mufasa: The Lion King (Kaiser Park)
8:30 PM on Thursday, July 17, 2025 ~ Despicable Me 4 (Seth Low Playground/ Bealin Square)
8:30 PM on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 ~ A Minecraft Movie (Maria Hernandez Park)
8:30 PM on Saturday, July 12 ~ Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Colonel David Marcus Playground)
8:30 PM on Friday, July 11, 2025 ~ Wicked (Sunset Park)
8:30 PM on Thursday, July 10, 2025 ~ Dog Man (Carroll Park)
8:30 PM on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 ~ Captain America Brave New World (Brower Park)

8:30 PM on Friday, June 27, 2025 ~ Captain America: Brave New World (PS 361)
8:00 PM on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 ~ Wicked (Carroll Park)
8:00 PM on Friday, June 20, 2025 ~ Inside Out (Rappaport Playground)
8:30 PM on Thursday, June 19, 2025 ~ Mufasa: The Lion King (Dr. Ronald McNair Park)

7:00 PM on Thursday, May 22, 2025 ~ Wall-E (Stroud Playground)
7:30 PM on Saturday, May 17, 2025 ~ King Richard (Lincoln Terrace / Arthur S. Somers Park)
7:30 PM on Friday, May 16, 2025 ~ Inside Out 2 (Commodore Barry Park)
8:15 PM on Friday, May 10, 2025 ~ 7th Annual New York City Public School Film Festival (Sunset Park)
7:30 PM on Friday, May 9, 2025 ~ Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Harry Maze Playground)

Movies With A View (BK Bridge Park)
2025-07-10 18:00 - 22:30 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pebble Beach, Brooklyn, 11201
Join us this summer to celebrate our 25th season of Pluto TV Movies With A View! Our free outdoor movies are shown on Thursday evenings in July and August, at Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn. There is no better place to be on a hot summer night than watching an outdoor film and enjoying the breeze off of the East River with the dazzling Manhattan skyline before you. Each evening, the lawn opens at 6:00 PM on a first come, first serve basis, and the movie begins at sunset. This season, our films feature movies by and starring leading women with the theme of “Women In Hollywood”.
This year’s line-up:
💥 July 10 – Bottoms (R, 2023)
👽 July 17 – Alien (R, 1979)
🥧 July 24 – Waitress (PG-13, 2007)
💊 July 31 – The Matrix (R, 1999)
🌪 Aug 7 – The Wizard of Oz (PG, 1939)
😂 Aug 14 – Trainwreck (R, 2015)
🚀 Aug 21 – Hidden Figures (PG, 2016)
🤔 Aug 28 – Public Choice Night! Vote for: 🎀 Pretty in Pink (PG-13, 1986), 🍳 Julie & Julia (PG-13, 2009), or 👑 Marie Antoinette (PG-13, 2006)

Wimbledon: The Hill in New York, Live Music Concert (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2025-07-11 17:00 - 21:00 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pebble Beach, Brooklyn, 11201
The Hill in New York is back, bigger and better than ever before.
Wimbledon is delighted to announce the return of The Hill in New York, bringing the magic of SW19 to the heart of New York City from Friday July 11, to Sunday July 13, 2025.
Set on the banks of the East River at Brooklyn Bridge Park, The Hill in New York offers fans a unique opportunity to experience Wimbledon for free in its quintessential ‘tennis in an English garden’ setting, complete with signature florals, strawberries and cream and thrilling tennis.
The weekend-long celebrations will kick-off in spectacular style, with a special opening night concert on Friday 11 July, presented by American Express. The concert will be headlined by critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter, Rita Ora.
On Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 July, the big screen will broadcast live action from Centre Court, including the ladies’ singles and gentlemen’s doubles finals on Saturday, and gentlemen’s singles and ladies’ doubles finals on Sunday.
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Friday, July 11, 5 PM – 9 PM: The Hill In NY, Live Music Concert
Saturday, July 12, 7 AM-3 PM: The Hill In NY, Ladies Final
Sunday, July 13, 7 AM-3 PM: The Hill In NY, Gentlemen’s Final

Inside Out 2 | SummerStarz Free Movies (Transmitter Park)
2025-07-11 20:00 - 22:00 | WNYC Transmitter Park, 10 Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust have been running a successful operation by all accounts. However, when Anxiety shows up, they aren’t sure how to feel.

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Town Square BK’s SummerSTARZ 2025 free movie line-up is out!
Bring a picnic blanket, friends and family to Transmitter Park on the gorgeous Greenpoint waterfront. Get your FREE tickets here. Come early and have an awesome time!

Safety considerations:

Please keep your fur-babies at home, for everyone’s sake. SummerStarz does not allow any pets at our movie nights. The movie nights are popular and can very crowded. It can be a safety issue for your dogs and people, especially children.

Please take out of the park everything that you bring in. Let’s not encourage the rats with leftovers and dirty containers.

Please get a free ticket through Eventbrite so that we’ll be able to contact you if needed.

Getting to Transmitter Park by public transportation:

SUBWAY: G-train to Greenpoint Ave stop. Walk 3 blocks west on Greenpoint Avenue (past Franklin St) to Transmitter Park.

BUS: B43 to Greenpoint Avenue stop. Walk 3 blocks west on Greenpoint Avenue (past Franklin St) to Transmitter Park.

NY FERRY: Greenpoint stop. Walk 2 blocks south to Greenpoint Ave. Turn right onto Kent St and walk 1 block to Transmitter Park.

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Coney Island Friday Fireworks
2025-07-11 21:45 - 22:15 | Coney Island, Rigelmann Boardwalk, West 10th St and Coney Island Beach, Brooklyn, NY
Enjoy a spectacular fireworks show that lights up the Coney Island skyline.
Every Friday night, 9:45 PM to 10:15 PM, from June 20th until August 29th.
Coney Island Boardwalk at West 12th Street

Wimbledon: The Hill in New York, Ladies’ Final (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2025-07-12 07:00 - 15:00 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pebble Beach, Brooklyn, 11201

Intro to Birding (Marine Park)
2025-07-12 09:00 - 10:30 | Salt Marsh Nature Center, East 33rd Street and Avenue U, Brooklyn, 11234
Learn how to use binoculars and spot the fascinating birds that live in Marine Park’s salt marsh together with an expert from NYC Bird Alliance. Families are welcome. Meet outside the Salt Marsh Nature Center entrance.

Location: Salt Marsh Nature Center in Marine Park 3301 Avenue U, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Contact Number: (860) 712-3393
Contact Email: scott@marineparkalliance.org

Open Bluegrass Jam Session (East 4th St. Community Garden)
2025-07-12 13:00 - 15:00 | East 4th Street Community Garden, 171 E 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY
Open Bluegrass Jam Sessions are scheduled throughout the 2025 season, weather permitting. Bring your guitar, ukulele, banjo, etc., and join in! All skill levels and ages are welcome. Kids are invited to dance along and even touch the instruments after the session.

Location: East Fourth Street Community Garden, 171 E 4th Street, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Event Organizer: East 4th Street Community Garden (Windsor Terrace Kensington Veterans Memorial)

Wimbledon: The Hill in New York, Gentlemen’s Final (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2025-07-13 07:00 - 15:00 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pebble Beach, Brooklyn, 11201
