Keep Calm and Carry Yarn (Greenpoint Library)
2026-10-13 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-10-20 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-10-27 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Greenpoint Library, 107 Norman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Join a group of like-minded folks to knit or crochet (or mending, cross-stitch or embroidery!) for two hours of friendship and community. Bring your handwork project to show off, get inspired, or get advice.
Lessons are available for beginners in knitting, mending, or crochet. Learning supplies can be provided.
All genders welcomed–teens too!
**MEETS WEEKLY!
If you need a lesson, shoot an email to MRogers@bklynlibrary.org.

BK CB1 Combined Public Hearing and Board Meeting
2026-10-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-10 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-12-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Swinging 60’s Senior Center, 211 Ainslie St., Brooklyn, NY, 11211 , United States
Combined Public Hearing and Board Meeting
Generally, the 2nd Tuesday of the month
Time: 6pm
Place: Swinging Sixties Senior Center
211 Ainslie Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(corner of Manhattan Avenue)
Board Agendas
(Note: For further information on accessibility or to make a request for accommodations, such as sign language interpretation services, please contact Brooklyn Community Board No. 1, Phone: 718-389-0009; at least (5) business days in advance to ensure availability.)

Press Release/Calendar for 2026
Tuesday 01/13
Tuesday 02/10
Tuesday 03/10
Tuesday 04/14
Tuesday 05/12
Tuesday 06/09
Tuesday 07/14* (*Scheduled if necessary)
Tuesday 08/11* (*Scheduled if necessary)
Tuesday 09/08
Tuesday 10/13
Tuesday 11/10
Tuesday 12/15

Brooklyn Borough President's ULURP Public Hearing Meetings (Brooklyn Borough Hall)
2026-10-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-11-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-12-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, 11201
ULURP hearings are typically hosted every 2nd Wednesday of the month. Members of the public may participate in person at Brooklyn Borough Hall or via Webex. Visit www.brooklynbp.nyc.gov for more info.

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Monday, March 11, 2026
Wednesday, April 13, 2026
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Wednesday, December 9, 2026

Tot Time! (MPJ State Park)
2026-10-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-29 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 Wellness Walk
2026-10-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-30 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 Boathouse for an uplifting and energizing morning walk.

Explore 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.

Java Garden Monthly Workday
2026-10-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2027-01-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2027-02-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2027-03-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2027-04-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2027-05-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Java Street Community Garden, 59 Java Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Java Garden members are required to attend a minimum of four monthly volunteer work days (third Saturday of each month, April – November, 10am-4pm). You do not have to stay the whole time!).

Contact: javastgarden@gmail.com

2026 Dates:

Saturday, June 20, 2026
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Saturday, November 21, 2026

Newtown Creek Superfund CAG Meeting
2026-10-21 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-11-18 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-12-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Hybrid
The Newtown Creek Superfund Community Advisory Group (CAG) serves to represent the interests of the communities and stakeholders, to receive and share information about the cleanup of the Creek, and to provide advice and input to relevant agencies. The CAG typically meets online on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Do check the CAG website to confirm the date and location.

Green Team (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2026-10-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pebble Beach, Brooklyn, 11201
Green Team takes place twice a month.
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 and spaces are limited. Registration opens the month prior. See dates below.
To register:

New volunteers, please create a Volunteer Profile to sign up for opportunities
If you’re signing up for a family, please email volunteer@brooklynbridgepark.org

Full details, including location of the activity, will be emailed to registered volunteers a few days before the event.
Note: If you’re not seeing any dates available when trying to sign up for a Green Team opportunity, it’s either because all the spots have been filled or the event has not yet opened for sign-ups. Keep an eye out for communications from us regarding upcoming opportunities and updates! For any questions, contact us on volunteer@brooklynbridgepark.org.
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2026 Current & Upcoming Months

Teen Green Team, Thu, Jul 30, 10 am – 12 pm
Green Team, Sat, Aug 8, 10 am – 12 pm
Green Team, Sat, Aug 22, 10 am – 12 pm
Green Team, Sat, Sep 12, 10 am – 12 pm
Green Team, Sat, Sep 26, 10 am – 12 pm
Green Team, Sat, Oct 3, 10 am – 12 pm
Green Team, Sat, Oct 24, 10 am – 12 pm

Java Jazz (Java Street Community Garden)
2026-10-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Java Street Community Garden, 59 Java Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Our seasonal monthly jazz series back in full swing, this time with dancing💃🏼Come join us in the garden on Sunday April 26th to kick off the season with some Lindy Hop and live music sponsored by @thejoycetheater
2026 Dates:

Sunday, April 26, 2026
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Sunday, October 25, 2026

Fido's Coffee Bark (Prospect Park)
2026-11-07 07:30 - 08:30, 2026-12-05 07:30 - 08:30 | 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!
