Go Green Brooklyn

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 (America/New_York) | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn, 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

Tot Time! (MPJ State Park)
2025-07-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Marsha P. Johnson State Park, 90 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11211, United States
Learn about a different nature theme each week with a craft and guided storytime!

About this event

This program is FREE! Supplies are provided on a first come, first serve basis.
Who: Ages 5 and younger. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: The Blue Park House at Marsha P. Johnson State Park
90 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, New York
Cross streets – N 8th and Kent Ave
PLEASE NOTE:

Registration not required!
Please reserve tickets based on how many crafts you plan on making, ie. how many toddlers are with you.
If the program is sold out, but you still wish to attend, we encourage you to walk up and see if space is available.
In the case of inclement weather, the program may be rescheduled or canceled. Please be sure to check your email a few hours before the program starts.

Prospect Park Zoo Field Trip
2025-07-03 13:30 - 14:45, 2025-07-10 13:30 - 14:45 | Prospect Park Zoo, 101 East Drive, Brooklyn, NY
Join Prospect Park Alliance every Thursday afternoon for a wild trip to the Prospect Park Zoo!
Each week, a zoo educator will introduce you and your little ones to one amazing animal, up close and personal! From furry friends to scaly surprises, you’ll learn fascinating facts, get to ask all your burning questions and find out what makes each creature so special. This program meets at the Prospect Park Boathouse promptly at 1:30 pm.
Space is limited. RSVP to reserve your spot.
Please check your email prior to the event for any updates or changes.

Prospect Park Wellness Walk
2025-07-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Prospect Park Audubon Center, Prospect Park Boathouse, 101 East Drive, Brooklyn, NY, 11225, United States
Join Prospect Park Alliance at the Prospect Park Audubon Center for an uplifting and energizing morning walk including scenic trails along the Lullwater, Peninsula, Midwood or Waterfall. Please note, this walk leaves promptly at 10 am from the Prospect Park Audubon Center.
Prospect Park Wellness Walks will be held on Fridays from April–September from 10 am–12 pm.
Please note that Eventbrite RSVP is required.
Please check your email prior to the event for changes, updates and to confirm the walk has met a minimum participant requirement.

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!

Fido's Coffee Bark (Prospect Park)
2025-07-05 07:30 | Prospect Park, Picnic House, West Drive and Fifth Street, Brooklyn, NY
Rain, sleet, snow (sorry – snow can get the best of us sometime) or shine, FIDO in Prospect Park sets up a table full of goodies on the first Saturday of every month. Look for coffee, pastries, dog biscuits as well as relevant information pertaining to off-leash activities and issues. And it’s all FREE!

Domino Park Summer Fitness Program 2025
2025-07-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Domino Park
Domino Park is offering free fitness classes every Saturday in the park! Featuring local fitness studios and professionals.
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Domino Park is back with our free Summer Fitness Series! Every Saturday morning at 10 am, join us on the Flex Field for pilates, yoga, boxing and dance cardio classes led by local fitness studios and professionals.
Schedule

May 24: Pilates with Mind over Mat
May 31: Pilates with Mind over Mat

June 07: Pilates with Mind over Mat
June 14: Pilates Embody with Helen Phelan Studio
June 21: Yoga with Kula Yoga Project *Location Change: Main Lawn*
June 28: All Levels Boxing with OutBox Gym

July 05: Yoga with Kula Yoga Project
July 12: All Levels Boxing with OutBox Gym
July 19: Signature Class with Good Move
July 26: All Levels Boxing with OutBox Gym

August 02: Signature Class with Good Move
August 09: Signature Class with Good Move
August 16: Signature Class with Good Move
August 23: Signature Class with Good Move
August 30: Yoga with Kula Yoga Project

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About our Fitness Partners
Mind over Mat
Mind over Mat sessions are built on a Pilates foundation and are designed as a full body workout with an emphasis on core strengthening, correct breathing, endurance building, increased flexibility and better alignment. Always with an obsessive focus on “proud posture”. Please bring a mat for class.
Helen Phelan Studio
Helen Phelan Studio’s signature bodyweight mat Pilates class is equal parts rigor and restoration. Participants will leave class feeling grounded, energized and with muscles feeling a little bit like a wet noodle. No equipment necessary (except a mat!) though participants are welcome to bring ankle or wrist weights for extra intensity!
Good Move
Good Move is a dance and mindful fitness studio for all movers. Good Move Signature Class gives the body and soul a boost with a seamless integration of HIIT intervals, dance cardio, core conditioning, expressive movement and stretch. No dance experience necessary!
Kula Yoga
Kula Yoga was founded over twenty years ago guided by the motto of sweaty, intelligent, ecstatic. Kula Flow classes offer a rigorous flow, careful alignment instructions and guided adjustments. Please bring your own mat.
OutBox Gym
OutBox Gym is a trans-owned boxing and fitness gym that centers the Queer community. All Levels Boxing is open to all levels of experience including beginners! This class will focus on the fundamentals of Boxing; stance, footwork, and punches. We will also incorporate cardio + strength and conditioning to build stamina. Come ready to learn and sweat!

Seining (Marine Park)
2025-07-05 10:30 - 12:00 | Salt Marsh Nature Center, East 33rd Street and Avenue U, Brooklyn, 11234
Our experienced Urban Park Rangers teach the ecology of our waterways on every seining program. Get ready to get your hands wet; seining programs use nets to catch fish. All equipment is provided; this program is recommended for ages 8 years and older. Participation is first-come, first-served
Location: Salt Marsh Nature Center in Marine Park Avenue U and East 33rd Street, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Contact: 718.421.2021

Historic New York: Coney Island
2025-07-05 11:00 - 12:30 | Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk’s Parachute Jump, Riegelmann Boardwalk, Brooklyn, NY, 11224
Our Historic New York programs highlight the history and architecture of selected neighborhoods or parks. Join the Urban Park Rangers and learn about Coney Island over the past century. We will discuss some significant events and landmarks, including the history of the hotdog and its origins in Coney Island.
Location: Parachute Jump in Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: FREE
Contact: 718.421.2021

Volunteer Landscaping and Cleanup at the Ridgewood Reservoir
2025-07-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Ridgewood Reservoir, Highland Blvd and Vermont Place, Brooklyn, NY, 11207
Volunteers will weed and plant in our pollinator garden as well as clean up trash along Vermont Place.
Volunteer dates in June, July, August, and September 2025: 6/29, 7/6, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 9/7, and 9/21.

Play in the Square! (Domino Park)
2025-07-06 10:30 - 13:15 | Domino Park
Twice monthly, bring the family to Domino Square for a fun-filled Sunday morning, featuring programming by local, talented children’s performers and educators.

JULY LINEUP
SUNDAY, JULY 6, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM: Musical Theatre with Bubbly B’s
SUNDAY, JULY 6, 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: Rockin’ Sing-alongs with Ari the Sing-along Guy
SUNDAY, JULY 20, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM: Musical Theatre with Bubbly B’s
SUNDAY, JULY 20, 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: Rockin’ Sing-alongs with Ari the Sing-along Guy

AUGUST LINEUP
SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM: Creative Play with A Rosie Day
SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: Creative Play with A Rosie Day
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM: Storytime Yoga with Artful Souls & Wellness
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: Mindful Music & Mandalas with Artful Souls & Wellness

SEPTEMBER LINEUP
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 07, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM: Creative Play with A Rosie Day
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 07, 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: Rockin’ Sing-alongs with Ari the Sing-along Guy
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM: Musical Theatre with Bubbly B’s
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: Rockin’ Sing-alongs with Ari the Sing-along Guy

OCTOBER LINEUP
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 05, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM: Storytime Yoga with Artful Souls & Wellness
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 05, 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: Rockin’ Sing-alongs with Ari the Sing-along Guy
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 10:30 PM – 11:15 AM
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 (Held on the Flex Field), 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM: Storytime Yoga with Artful Souls & Wellness
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 (Held on the Flex Field), 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: Rockin’ Sing-alongs with Ari the Sing-along Guy

Outdoor Skills: Colonial Cooking (Washington Park)
2025-07-06 13:00 - 14:30 | Old Stone House, 336 Third St, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a demonstration of the practices of cooking back in colonial times. Learn techniques used to prepare and preserve food for as long as possible.

Location: Old Stone House in Washington Park 336 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11215, Brooklyn. Directions to this location

Cost: Free

Event Organizer: NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

Contact Number: (646) 398-1479

DEC Pop-up Free Fishing Clinics
2025-07-08 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-09 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Multiple Locations
Learn how to fish for free at an upcoming sport fishing clinic organized and conducted by DEC. In addition to casting a rod and catching fish, participants can learn about fish identification, fishing equipment and techniques, fisheries management, angling ethics, aquatic ecology, and more!
Rod and reel is provided for use during the clinic.
July Dates in Brooklyn:

Tuesday, July 8, 4 PM-6 PM, Marine Park
Wednesday, July 9, 12 PM-2 PM, Prospect Park Lake
Thursday, July 10, 5 PM-7 PM, Prospect Park Lake

August Dates in Brooklyn:

Friday, August 1, 2 PM – 4:45 PM, Shirley Chisholm State Park
Monday, August 4, 4 PM-6 PM, Marine Park
Friday, August 8, 2 PM – 4:45 PM, Shirley Chisholm State Park
Friday, August 15, 2 PM – 4:45 PM, Shirley Chisholm State Park
Saturday, August 16, 4 PM-6:30 PM, Prospect Park Lake
Friday, August 22, 2 PM – 4:45 PM, Shirley Chisholm State Park
Friday, August 29, 2 PM – 4:45 PM, Shirley Chisholm State Park

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)

Waterfront Walks (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2025-07-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn, 11201
Join Brooklyn Bridge Park docents for a free walking tour to learn about the history of the Brooklyn waterfront, Brooklyn Bridge Park’s sustainable design and ecology, and how the Park came to life! Tours last roughly 60-90 minutes, and start from the entrance of Pier 1 and finish near Pier 3. Tourists and locals alike will learn new insights into the waterfront and world-class Park.
Waterfront Walks take place twice monthly on Sundays (10:30 AM) and Tuesdays (6:30 PM May-August and 6:00 PM in September-October). View all upcoming dates at brooklynbridgepark.org
Advance registration is required. Registration opens a month in advance of each date. Subject to change or cancellation due to weather.
Happens on the following Dates:
May 11, 2025, 10:30am to 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
May 20, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: EDT
May 25, 2025, 10:30am to 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jun 10, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jun 15, 2025, 10:30am to 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jun 24, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jun 29, 2025, 10:30am to 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jul 8, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jul 13, 2025, 10:30am to 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jul 22, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jul 27, 2025, 10:30am to 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 5, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 10, 2025, 10:30am to 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 19, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 24, 2025, 10:30pm to 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sep 9, 2025, 6:00pm to 7:30pm Timezone: EDT
Sep 14, 2025, 10:30am to 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sep 23, 2025, 6:00pm to 7:30pm Timezone: EDT
Sep 28, 2025, 10:30am to 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 7, 2025, 6:00pm to 7:30pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 12, 2025, 10:30am to 12:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 21, 2025, 6:00pm to 7:30pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 26, 2025, 10:30am to 12:00pm Timezone: EDT

Sunrise Yoga (Domino Park)
2025-07-09 06:30 - 07:30 | Domino Park
Join Artful Souls & Wellness for sunrise yoga every Wednesday morning on the Flex Field. Please bring your own mat.

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 | 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

EcoDisaster in the Hundred Acre Wood (Greenpoint Library)
2025-07-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Greenpoint Public Library, 107 NORMAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Join performer Sarah Safford for a playreading and songwriting workshop. Come read a scene and listen to a song from a musical work in progress – EcoDisaster in the Hundred Acre Wood.
Patrons will participate in reading parts from a 15 minute segment of the play and listen to a song from that scene. This will be followed by a discussion and an opportunity to work collaboratively on writing a new version or ending of the scene and song, or a different scene and song entirely. Recommended for adults and families with children age 5 +, preferably familiar with Winnie the Pooh stories.
Sarah Safford is a lyricist, playwright, songwriter. She is an alum of the BMU Musical Theater Workshop and Mind the Gap, New York Theater Workshop’s intergenerational playwriting group. She has contributed to a a wide variety of shows over a career of 50 years. Her recent musical theater project, EcoDisaster in the Hundred Acre Wood has had readings at the Central Branch of Brooklyn Public Library and at the Old Stone House.

Wimbledon: The Hill in New York, Live Music Concert (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2025-07-11 17:00 - 21:00 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn, 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
