Go Green Brooklyn

Kite Festival (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2026-05-16 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn, 11201
Celebrate spring and kick off the season at Brooklyn Bridge Park’s beloved free annual Kite Festival on Saturday, May 16.
Bring your own kite and watch it soar above the city skyline – this is the one day of the year when kite flying is open to the public in Brooklyn Bridge Park! A limited number of kite giveaways and kites will be available to borrow; attendees are encouraged to bring their own kite.
Enjoy live music, crafts, games, and activities from local partners at this free family-friendly event. Learn about the traditions of kite flying and kite making from international community partners. Check brooklynbridgepark.org for full details closer to the event.

Plumb Beach Cleanup
2026-05-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Plumb Beach, Belt Parkway, Brooklyn
Join NYC H2O for a cleanup at Plumb Beach!
Plumb Beach is located to the east of Sheepshead Bay just off the Belt Parkway.
Gloves, garbage bags and pickers will be provided.
Please also make sure to wear sunscreen and bring plenty of water to hydrate. 💧

It's My Park in Brooklyn (May 2026)
2026-05-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Many venues
Join thousands of New Yorkers who come together each year to volunteer and celebrate their neighborhood parks and public spaces through It’s My Park.

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Friday, May 1, 2026 to Sunday, May 3, 2026
Friday, May 1, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Fraser Square
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Saturday, May 2, 2026, 9:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m., It’s My Park at Bush Terminal Park
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Leif Ericson Park
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at McCarren Park
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Marine Park
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Sunday, May 3, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at McKinley Park
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Sunset Park
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at WNYC Transmitter Park
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Monday, May 4, 2026 to Sunday, May 10, 2026
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Sunset Park
Friday, May 8, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Kaiser Park
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Saturday, May 9, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Nehemiah Park ~ CANCELLED!
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Leif Ericson Park
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Sunday, May 10, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at McKinley Park
Sunday, May 10, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Sunset Park
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Monday, May 11, 2026 to Sunday, May 17, 2026

Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Sunset Park
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Bushwick Inlet Park
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Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Leif Ericson Park
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Sunday, May 17, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Bushwick Inlet Park
Sunday, May 17, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at McKinley Park
Sunday, May 17, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Sunset Park
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Monday, May 18, 2026 to Sunday, May 24, 2026
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Sunset Park
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Seth Low Playground / Bealin Square
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Bensonhurst Park
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Grady Playground
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Sunday, May 24, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Msgr. McGolrick Park
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Seth Low Playground / Bealin Square
Monday, May 25, 2026 to Sunday, May 31, 2026
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Seth Low Playground / Bealin Square
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Bensonhurst Park
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Bushwick Inlet Park
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Friday, May 29, 2026, 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Linden Park
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Saturday, May 30, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Herbert Von King Park
Saturday, May 30, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Jackie Robinson Park
Saturday, May 30, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Owl’s Head Park
Saturday, May 30, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Raymond Bush Playground
Saturday, May 30, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Fraser Square
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Sunday, May 31, 2026, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at McCarren Park
Sunday, May 31, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Owl’s Head Park
Sunday, May 31, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Seth Low Playground / Bealin Square
Sunday, May 31, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at WNYC Transmitter Park
Sunday, May 31, 2026, 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Asser Levy Park
Sunday, May 31, 2026, 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Rodney Park Center

Intro to Birdwatching Walks (Prospect Park)
2026-05-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Prospect Park Audubon Center, Prospect Park Boathouse, 101 East Drive, Brooklyn, NY, 11225, United States
These outings will start at The Audubon Center at the Boathouse.
Leader: A member of the Brooklyn Bird Club
Whether you’re just starting out or have already joined the birding ranks, this introductory bird outing is for you. Join a member of the Brooklyn Bird Club to learn the basics of birding and search for the dozens of species that visit Prospect Park through all seasons.
All levels and ages are welcome. No registration necessary. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please bring binoculars if you have them. A limited number of binoculars will be available to loan.
Route Description: This outing is at a leisurely pace with lots of stops to observe birds. A different route through the park may be taken each week. There may be steps, slight inclines, and grass and dirt paths with exposed roots. We will cover approximately 1.5-2 miles.

Waterfront Workouts: Morning Yoga (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2026-05-16 09:30 - 10:30 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn, 11201
Start your day with a free relaxing and strengthening yoga session in Brooklyn Bridge Park! This all-level one hour fitness class is open to all ages and abilities, led by instructors from Abhaya Yoga. This is a part of Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Waterfront Workouts series, offering free weekly workouts from May through September. This yoga class integrates postures, breathing exercises, relaxation and meditation to stretch, strengthen and condition. No equipment is required but participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mats or towels, if desired, to use on the lawn. Advance registration is highly encouraged but walk-ups welcome as capacity allows. Fitness waivers are required by all participants. View all upcoming dates and full details at brooklynbridgepark.org. Please note holiday weekends are skipped and this event is subject to change due to weather or other extenuating circumstances.

Brooklyn Street Tree Care
2026-05-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Multiple Locations
Help care for local street trees! Volunteers will learn how to aerate, cultivate, mulch, and identify street trees. They will also learn about the important roles street trees play in New York City. Volunteers should dress in clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes. Face masks may be worn at your discretion. Space is limited and registration is required. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a chaperone. This event has been funded in part by NYC Service.
Please visit the NYC Parks website links to register. To sign up a group of 10 or more volunteers please reach out to stewardship@parks.nyc.gov.
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2026 Current & Future Months
* Saturday, June 6, 2026 , 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ~ Prospect Lefferts Garden Street Tree Care with Super Stewards
* Friday, June 19, 2026 , 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ~ Bed-Stuy Street Tree Care with Rooting Together
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2026 Past Months
* Saturday, February 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ~ Bushwick Street Tree Care with Super Stewards
* Saturday, February 28, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ~ Marine Park Super Steward: Pathkeeper Training
* Saturday, February 28, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.~ Greenpoint Street Tree Care with Super Stewards.
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* Saturday, March 7, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ~ Canarsie Street Tree Care with Super Stewards
* Saturday, March 28, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ~ Berriman Playground Street Tree Care
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* Saturday, April 18, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ~ Bedford Stuyvesant Street Tree Care with Super Stewards
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* Saturday, May 2, 2026, 1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. ~ The Value of Street Trees at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park)

* Friday, May 8, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ~ Crown Heights Street Tree Care with Super Stewards
* Saturday, May 16, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ~ Bushwick Street Tree Care with Super Stewards

McGolrick Bird Club
2026-05-16 09:00 - 10:00 | McGolrick Park, Nassau Avenue & Russell Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Join the McGolrick Bird Club every Saturday at 9 AM at the corner of Russell St. and Driggs Ave.

Movies Under the Stars (May 2026)
2026-05-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Many venues
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood Brooklyn 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. The Brooklyn movies are listed below; check NYC Parks for movies in other boroughs.

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Friday, May 1, 2026 to Sunday, May 3, 2026
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Monday, May 4, 2026 to Sunday, May 10, 2026
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 8:00 p.m., Zootopia 2 (Bensonhurst Park)
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Monday, May 11, 2026 to Sunday, May 17, 2026

Friday, May 15, 2026, 8:00 p.m., Zootopia 2 (Commodore Barry Park)
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 8:00 p.m., Lilo & Stitch (Seth Low Playground/ Bealin Square)
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Monday, May 18, 2026 to Sunday, May 24, 2026

Thursday, May 21, 2026, 8:00 p.m., Encanto (Kaiser Park)
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Monday, May 25, 2026 to Sunday, May 31, 2026
Friday, May 29, 2026, 8:00 p.m., Goat (Kaiser Park)
Saturday, May 30, 2026, 8:30 p.m., Superman (Rappaport Playground)
Sunday, May 31, 2026, 8:30 p.m., Elio (Colonel David Marcus Playground)

Cub Scouts Lucky Pack 7 Weekly Meeting
2026-05-15 18:00 - 19:00 | St. John’s Lutheran Church, 155 Milton St, Brooklyn, NY, 11222-2501
Do your K-5 kiddos want to camp, fish, hike, ride horses, shoot arrows, ski and more? Learn fun skills and make great friends? Check out the fun with coed Cub Scouts Lucky Pack 7!
They meet every Friday at 6 PM at St. John’s Lutheran Church (155 Milton Street, Greenpoint, Brooklyn).
More info: https://forms.gle/QGfySGTgRvDe2URr7 | https://www.facebook.com/BKPack7 | https://www.instagram.com/pack7bk/
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Fun Stuff ~ Baseball games, Bowling, Camping trips, Cookies with Santa, Fishing, Football games, Halloween Party, Horseback riding, Ice skating, Indoor climbing, Movie nights, Palisades trail hikes, NYC urban hikes, Pinewood derbies, Spring egg hunts, and more!
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OLDER SCOUTS

Have older tweens & teenagers? Check out Boy Scouts Troop 26 and Troop 1G(irls), both for Grades 6-12
Troop 26 meets outside on Thursdays, 5:30-7 PM, McCarren Park BBQ Area, Driggs Ave bw Manhattan Ave & Lorimer St., Brooklyn
Troop 26 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troop26bk_nyc/

Kingsland Wildflowers Open Hours
2026-05-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Kingsland Wildflowers Green Roof and Community Engagement Center, 520 Kingsland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222
Come join us for Open Hours at Kingsland Wildflowers — learn about the green roofs and native plants while enjoying a scenic view!

Open Hours at Kingsland Wildflowers — an opportunity for the public to learn about the green roofs, the native plants present, and the Newtown Creek while enjoying the golden hour from our scenic wildflower meadows. Open hours are free and open to the public and will take place every Friday from April 24 to June 26, 2026, weather-permitting.
For the 2026 Open Hours season, our Newtown Native Nursery will be open, allowing visitors to explore (and purchase) native plants that we grow on site, which can be a great addition for any greenspace you may have or be involved in!
This is a family friendly event, kindly keep in mind that we use our green roofs as an educational resource, we prefer that furry friends stay at home. NCA staff will be on hand to answer questions about the space, the ecological benefits of green roofs, and talk about our current activities around Newtown Creek! We will have drinks and light refreshments on hand for guests to enjoy.
Music and additional programming on select Fridays:

April 24 – 5:30 p.m. Drifter & 6:30 p.m. Joe Feldmann
May 8 – Melting Metropolis‘ storyteller in residence Isa Dorvillier
May 15 – Traditional Irish Folk Music
May 29 – Aaron Roche
June 19 – Dharma Summers sings love songs and ballads
June 26 – Wyatt Bertz + Helen Gallagher

Please note that not all roofs are ADA compliant, our paths have a 34” width and can have some uneven surfaces including bluestone, small gravel, and soil. For more information about access at Kingsland Wildflowers visit our website.
Registrants will be notified of any cancellations on the day of the event. For other volunteer opportunities with Newtown Creek Alliance visit our events page.
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Kingsland Wildflowers is a joint project among Newtown Creek Alliance, Broadway Stages, Alive Structures, and Noo Arts.

Sensory Garden Hour (Greenpoint Library)
2026-05-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Greenpoint Library, 107 Norman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Join us at the Greenpoint Library for kids’ time in our rooftop garden! We will do a short garden-themed storytime, and then spend time together in the garden. The garden offers many sensory experiences for young kiddos, and we will set up some fun activities as well.
For ages 0-5. No registration required. This program may be cancelled in the event of rain or extremely high temperatures. Please be advised that the garden gets lots of very bright sun; we recommend bringing hats and/or other forms of sun protection.
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Every Friday, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM to September 4, 2026 except for July 3
Cancellations: May 15, May 22, July 10
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Prospect Park Wellness Walk
2026-05-15 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.

Scouts BSA Troop 26 Weekly Meeting
2026-05-14 17:30 - 19:00 | McCarren Park BBQ Area, Driggs Ave and Manhattan Ave, Driggs Avenue and Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Do your tweens and teenagers want to camp, fish, hike, ride horses, shoot arrows, ski and more? What about learning to cook, swim and applying first aid? How about giving back to our community, becoming a solid citizen and leader, and making great friends? Check out the fun with Troop 26 (boys)!
They meet outside every Thursday at 5:30 PM in McCarren Park, Brooklyn (BBQ area along Driggs Ave bw Manhattan Ave and Lorimer St.). If the weather is poor, they’ll meet indoors at neighborhood locations such as St. John’s Lutheran Church (155 Milton Street) and Middle School 126 (424 Leonard Street).
For more info: https://forms.gle/QGfySGTgRvDe2URr7 | https://www.instagram.com/troop26bk_nyc/
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Weekend Overnight Trips ~ Biking, Cooking, Maritime, Shooting Sports, Skiing, USS NJ overnight, Whitewater rafting, and more!
Service Projects ~ Greencycle Swaps, Greenpoint Children’s Halloween Parade and Party, Cookies with Santa, Spring Egg Hunt, and more!
Other fun stuff ~ Baseball games, Bowling, Football games, Horseback riding, Ice skating, Indoor climbing, Klondike competitions, Movie nights, Palisades trail hikes, NYC urban hikes, and more!
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For younger kiddos K-5, check out Cub Scouts Pack 7: https://www.instagram.com/pack7bk/

Volunteer Orientation (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2026-05-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn, 11201
Volunteer Orientations are a great way to learn about available opportunities at Brooklyn Bridge Park. During these in-person sessions, prospective volunteers will learn about the history of the Park, meet Park staff, and explore the many ways to get involved.
Volunteer Orientations are required for all volunteer roles except for Green Teams and Coastal Cleanups.
While all ages are welcome, the session will focus primarily on opportunities for volunteers aged 18 and over.
To register for an orientation:

If you’re brand new to volunteering at Brooklyn Bridge Park, create a volunteer profile to sign-up for an Orientation

If you’ve already got a Volunteer Profile, sign-in to and navigate to your Volunteer Calendar register for an upcoming Orientation

The exact meeting location will be shared with registered participants a few days in advance.
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2026 Current & Upcoming Months

Thursday, May 14 · 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Wednesday, May 27 · 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Tuesday, June 9 · 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
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2026 Past Months

Wednesday, March 18 · 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Tuesday, March 31 · 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 11 · 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Thursday, April 30 · 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
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Sewing Class Workshops (Williamsburgh Library)
2026-05-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Williamsburgh Public Library, 240 Division Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11211
Come learn to sew with us! We provide the machines and you’ll learn the basics of sewing. Free Sew is also available to use the machines once you take the introductory class and have the waivered signed.

July 2026

Thu, Jul 9, 4:00pm to 5:00pm ~ Basics of the Machine
Thu, Jul 16, 4:00pm to 5:00pm ~ How to Read Sewing Patterns and Assembly
Thu, Jul 23, 4:00pm to 5:00pm ~ Basics of the Machine
Thu, Jul 30, 4:00pm to 5:00pm ~ Elastics in Sewing

August 2026

Thu, Aug 6, 4:00pm to 5:00pm, Basics of the Machine

Thu, Aug 13, 4:00pm to 5:00pm ~ How to Read Sewing Patterns and Assembly

Thu, Aug 20, 4:00pm to 5:00pm, Basics of the Machine
Thu, Aug 27, 4:00pm to 5:00pm ~ How to do Zippers on the Machine

September 2026

Thu, Sep 3, 4:00pm to 5:00pm ~ Basics of the Machine
Thu, Sep 10, 4:00pm to 5:00pm ~ How to Read Sewing Patterns and Assembly
Thu, Sep 17, 4:00pm to 5:00pm ~ Basics of the Machine
Thu, Sep 24, 4:00pm to 5:00pm ~ Buttons and Button Holes on the Machine

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Past Months

June 2026

Thu, Jun 4, 4:00pm to 5:00pm ~ Sewing Class Workshops: Basics of the Machine
Thu, Jun 11, 4:00pm to 5:00pm ~ Sewing Class Workshops: How to Read Sewing Patterns and Assembly
CANCELLED! Thu, Jun 18, 4:00pm to 5:00pm ~ Sewing Class Workshops: Basics of the Machine

May 2026

Thu, May 7, 4:00pm to 5:00pm ~ Sewing Class Workshops: Basics of the Machine
Thu, May 14, 4:00pm to 5:00pm ~ Sewing Class Workshops: How to Read Sewing Patterns and Assembly
Thu, May 28, 4:00pm to 5:00pm ~ Sewing Class Workshops: Different Types of Hems

April 2026

Thu, Apr 2, 4:00pm to 5:00pm ~ Sewing Class Workshops: Basics of the Machine
Thu, Apr 9, 4:00pm to 5:00pm ~ Sewing Class Workshops: How to Read Sewing Patterns and Assembly
Thu, Apr 16, 4:00pm to 5:00pm ~ Sewing Class Workshops: Basics of the Machine
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm to 5:00pm ~ How to Make an In-Seam Pocket
Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm to 5:00pm ~ How to Take Measurements

March 2026

Thu, Mar 5, 4:00pm to 5:00pm ~ Sewing Class Workshops: Basics of the Machine
Thu, Mar 12, 4:00pm to 5:00pm ~ Sewing Class Workshops: How to Read Sewing Patterns and Assembly
Thu, Mar 19, 4:00pm to 5:00pm ~ Sewing Class Workshops: Basics of the Machine
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm to 5:00pm ~ Sewing Class Workshops: Different Kinds of Seams

February 2026

Thu, Feb 5, 4:00pm to 5:00pm ~ Sewing Class Workshops: Basics of the Machine
Thu, Feb 12, 4:00pm to 5:00pm ~ Sewing Class Workshops: How to Read Sewing Patterns and Assembly
Thu, Feb 19, 4:00pm to 5:00pm ~ Sewing Class Workshops: Basics of the Machine
Thu, Feb 26, 4:00pm to 5:00pm ~ Sewing Class Workshops: How to do Zippers on the Machine

January 2026

Thu, Jan 15, 4:00pm to 5:00pm ~ Sewing Class Workshops: Basics of the Machine
Thu, Jan 22, 4:00pm to 5:00pm ~ Sewing Class Workshops: How to Read Sewing Patterns and Assembly
Thu, Jan 29, 4:00pm to 5:00pm ~ Sewing Class Workshops: Darts and Pleats

Library Lab (Brower Park Library)
2026-05-14 15:30 - 16:30 | Brower Park Library, 155 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11213
Join us at Brower Park Library for some fun STEM exploration!
Designed for kids ages 6-12, younger ages are welcome with supervision.
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2026 Current & Upcoming Months

Library Lab, Thu, June 4, 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Library Lab, Thu, June 18, 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Library Lab: Grab n Go, Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am to 8:00pm

Library Lab: Bubbles, Thu, Jul 30, 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Library Lab: Marble Racing, Thu, Aug 27, 3:30pm to 4:30pm

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2026 Past Months

Library Lab: Light, Thu, Mar 26, 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Library Lab: The Rain Cycle, Thu, Apr 2, 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Library Lab: Planting Vegetable Seeds, Thu, Apr 9, 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Library Lab: Special Guests Field Meridians, Thu, Apr 16, 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Library Lab: Planting Flower Seeds, Thu, Apr 23, 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Library Lab: Touch Nature, Thu, May 14, 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Library Lab: The Rain Cycle, Thu, May 21, 3:30pm to 4:30pm
CANCELLED! Library Lab: Marble Racing, Thu, May 28, 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Garden Workshop, Grades 2-5 (Greenpoint Library)
2026-05-14 15:30 - 16:15 | Greenpoint Library, 107 Norman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Join retired elementary school educator and urban gardener Leslie Mireille Fiske in hands-on, kid friendly gardening activities suitable for 2nd through 5th grade children. The children will be exploring, observing, planting, harvesting and sampling a variety of herbs, flowers and vegetables through the spring into summer growing season. Activities will take place on the library’s roof-top demonstration garden.
This program is for children in 2nd-5th grade. Online registration is required.
Please note that the rooftop garden can get very hot and sunny. Please prepare accordingly. We recommend hats, sunscreen, and lots of water!
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Thu, Apr 16, 3:30pm to 4:15pm

Thu, Apr 30, 3:30pm to 4:15pm

Thu, May 14, 3:30pm to 4:15pm

Thu, May 28, 3:30pm to 4:15pm

Thu, Jun 11, 3:30pm to 4:15pm

Thu, Jun 25, 3:30pm to 4:15pm

Tot Time! (MPJ State Park)
2026-05-14 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.

NYPD 90th Precinct Community Council Meeting
2026-05-13 19:00 - 21:00 | 30 Montrose Avenue Community Center, 30 Montrose Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11206
The 90th Precinct Community Council Meeting is generally held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7 PM at 30 Montrose Avenue Community Center.

CBH Talk | Confronting Climate Change
2026-05-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Center for Brooklyn History, 128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, NY
Confronting Climate Change is a three-part series that explores one of the most urgent issues of our times. Join leading thinkers, scientists, journalists, and advocates for these vitally important conversations.
Thursday, April 30, 6:30-8:30 PM ~ Part One: Understanding Denial—Manufacturing Doubt, Shaping Debate
Part One of Confronting Climate Change examines the rise and persistence of climate denial, asking how doubt about the well-established scientific consensus has been deliberately cultivated, and to what effect. This conversation explores the networks of influence behind denial, from fossil fuel industry funding to media ecosystems that amplify skepticism, as well as the social and political forces that have entrenched resistance to climate policy in public life.
The conversation features environmental writer and activist Bill McKibben, whose decades of work have helped define how we understand the climate crisis and the opposition to addressing it. He is joined by Ricky Bradley, Executive Director of Citizens’ Climate Lobby, who brings a strategist’s perspective on how beliefs are formed, how misinformation spreads, and what it takes to build political will for climate action across ideological divides.
The program is moderated by Rebecca Hersher, correspondent on NPR’s Climate Desk, whose reporting on climate science, extreme weather, and human adaptation offers a clear-eyed view of how these debates play out in real time. Together, they unpack how denial has been organized and sustained, and consider what it will take to move beyond it.
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Wednesday, May 13, 6:30-8:30 PM ~ Part Two: The Science—Understanding a Changing Planet
Part Two of Confronting Climate Change turns to science, bringing together leading voices to illuminate the realities of global warming and its far-reaching effects on ecosystems and human lives. What do we know with certainty? What are scientists still working to understand? And how are these changes already reshaping the world around us?
Pulitzer Prize–winning author and The New Yorker staff writer Elizabeth Kolbert joins the conversation, drawing on decades of reporting and writing that has translated complex environmental science into urgent, compelling narratives including her most recent work Life on a Little-Known Planet. She is joined by climate scientist Dr. Gavin Schmidt, whose extensive research and leadership across major scientific institutions, including NASA and NOAA, offer a deeply informed perspective on how we study past, present, and future climate change, and how that knowledge is communicated to the public.
The program is moderated by Rebecca Hersher of NPR’s Climate Desk, whose award-winning reporting connects scientific research to the lived realities of extreme weather and a warming world. Together, they explore what the science tells us now and what it demands of us moving forward.
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Monday, June 8, 6:30-8:30 PM ~ Part Three: Solutions—From Innovation to Action
Part Three of Confronting Climate Change looks ahead, focusing on solutions and the collective work needed to build a more sustainable future. What tools do we already have to address the climate crisis? What innovations are emerging? And what will it take not just to imagine change, but to implement it at scale?
This conversation brings together experts working across law, planning, and climate adaptation to examine a wide range of responses, from renewable energy and resource efficiency to rethinking how and where we build. Michael Burger, Executive Director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School, offers insight into the legal strategies and policy frameworks shaping climate action in the U.S. and globally. Jesse M. Keenan, a leading scholar of climate adaptation and urbanism, explores how cities, infrastructure, and real estate must evolve in the face of rising climate risks. Nadia Seeteram, an adaptation scientist and Director of Buyouts for New York State, brings a ground-level perspective on resilience, focusing on housing, migration, and the difficult but necessary decisions communities face in a changing environment.
Moderated by Rebecca Hersher of NPR’s Climate Desk, this conversation is not only about what can be done, but about the details of how to address climate change in fair and durable ways, and the roles individuals, communities, and institutions can play in driving change. Join us to consider the pathways forward, the trade-offs ahead, and how we might move from urgency to action.

Meeker CAG Meeting
2026-05-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Swinging 60’s Senior Center, 211 Ainslie St., Brooklyn, NY, 11211 , United States
The Meeker CAG (Community Advisory Group) meets every 2nd Wednesday, 6-8 PM. 2 Kingsland Avenue, Brooklyn.
Join your neighbors in giving voice to the community as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cleans up the heavily contaminated Meeker Avenue Plume Superfund site. All are welcome, no prior knowledge or expertise required.
What is the Meeker Avenue Plume?
The EPA has listed the Meeker Avenue Plume as a Superfund site, meaning it is a heavily contaminated area slated for cleanup. The soil and groundwater at the Meeker Avenue Plume site are contaminated with chemicals harmful to human and environmental health.
Where is the Meeker Avenue Plume?
The area under investigation is in the Greenpoint/East Williamsburg area and spans several city blocks.
What is a Community Advisory Group (CAG)?
A CAG’s purpose is to provide a public forum for community members to present and discuss their needs and concerns related to the Superfund decision-making process.

EPA website: https://cumulis.epa.gov/supercpad/SiteProfiles/index.cfm?fuseaction=second.cleanup&id=0203407
Map: https://cimc.epa.gov/ords/cimc/f?p=CIMC:MAP:0::NO::P71_IDSEARCH:SF_SITE_ID|0203407

Brooklyn Borough President's ULURP Public Hearing Meetings (Brooklyn Borough Hall)
2026-05-13 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

Weeding Wednesdays at Bushwick Inlet Park
2026-05-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Bushwick Inlet Park, Kent Avenue & N 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11249, United States
Join us every week on Wednesday from 6pm to sunset as we weed, mulch, tend plants and blossoms, sometimes plant and water (if necessary). We have tools and gloves (but bring yours if you have them/prefer). Bring a water bottle (hydration is key! for us and the gardens). Everyone welcome but please note in your sign up if you are bringing others.
Required signup.
Come hang – meet other garden aficionados, get grounded – literally, identify plants, discuss best gardening practices!
We focus on open spaces at 50 Kent Avenue and 86 Kent Avenue. Please keep an eye on your email (or instagram) after registering to confirm which location we’ll meet at on a given day!

Waterfront Workouts: Amp'd Bootcamp (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2026-05-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 2, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 2, Brooklyn, 11201
Push yourself with this free Amp’d Bootcamp class Brooklyn Bridge Park! This all-level one hour fitness class is open to all ages and abilities, led by instructors from Chelsea Piers Fitness. This is a part of Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Waterfront Workouts series, offering free weekly workouts from May through September.
Designed to diversify your workout, this bootcamp-style high intensity interval training (HIIT) class will incinerate calories and build strength. Come give your all at Brooklyn Bridge Park in this all-level cardio, strength, and plyometric-based workout, with a stunning waterfront view.
No equipment is required but participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mats or towels, if desired, to use on the turf.
Advance registration is highly encouraged but walk-ups welcome as capacity allows. Fitness waivers are required by all participants. View all upcoming dates and full details at brooklynbridgepark.org. Please note holiday weekends are skipped and this event is subject to change due to weather or other extenuating circumstances.

Waterfront Walks (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2026-05-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn, 11201
Join our 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, starting from the entrance of Pier 1 and finishing near Pier 3.
Waterfront Walks take place on select Sundays (10:30 AM) and Tuesdays (6:30 PM May-August and 6:00 PM in September-October) between May and October. View all upcoming dates here.
Advance registration is required. Registration opens a month in advance of each date. Full details, including the meeting location, will be emailed to registered attendees a few days prior to the event. Accessibility note: The tour may involve steps, but a step-free route is available upon request.
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2026 Dates
Tuesday, May 12, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Sunday, May 17, 10:30am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, May 26, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
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Sunday, Jun 7, 10:30am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, Jun 9, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Sunday, Jun 14, 10:30am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, Jun 23, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Sunday, Jun 28, 10:30am to 12:00pm
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Tuesday, July 7, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Sunday, July 12, 10:30am to 12:00pm
Sunday, July 19, 10:30am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, July 21, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Sunday, July 26, 10:30am to 12:00pm

BK CB1 Combined Public Hearing and Board Meeting
2026-05-12 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

Waterfront Workouts: Sunset Yoga (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2026-05-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 3, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 3, Brooklyn, 11201
De-stress at the end of the day with a free yoga session in Brooklyn Bridge Park! This all-level one hour fitness class is open to all ages and abilities, led by instructors from Abhaya Yoga. This is a part of Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Waterfront Workouts series, offering free weekly workouts from May through September.
This yoga class integrates postures, breathing exercises, relaxation and meditation to stretch, strengthen and condition.
No equipment is required but participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mats or towels, if desired, to use on the lawn.
Advance registration is highly encouraged but walk-ups welcome as capacity allows. Fitness waivers are required by all participants. View all upcoming dates and full details at brooklynbridgepark.org. Please note holiday weekends are skipped and this event is subject to change due to weather or other extenuating circumstances.

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn (Greenpoint Library)
2026-05-12 17:30 - 19:30 | 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.

Middle School Makerspace (Q2 2026)
2026-05-12 15:30 - 17:30 | Multiple Locations
Ready to create, invent, and explore? Come hang out in the Middle School Makerspace, a weekly hands-on workshop where you are in charge of the ideas. A maker space is all about experimenting, designing, and building whether you’re into art, science, tech, or just like tinkering with cool stuff.
Please respect the space, this will be for Middle Schoolers only! Thank you!

April 2026

Tue, Apr 7, 3:30pm to 5:00pm, Clarendon, Meeting Room

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Tue, Apr 14, 3:30pm to 5:00pm, Clarendon, Meeting Room
Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm to 5:30pm, Brooklyn Heights Library, Gaming Room

Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm to 5:30pm, Coney Island Library

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Tue, Apr 21, 3:30pm to 5:00pm, Clarendon, Meeting Room
Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm to 5:30pm, Brooklyn Heights Library, Gaming Room

Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm to 5:30pm, Coney Island Library

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Tue, Apr 28, 3:30pm to 5:00pm, Clarendon, Meeting Room
Tue, Apr 28, 4:00pm to 5:30pm, Brooklyn Heights Library, Gaming Room

Tue, Apr 28, 4:00pm to 5:30pm, Coney Island Library

May 2026
Tue, May 5, 3:30pm to 5:00pm, Clarendon, Meeting Room
Tue, May 5, 4:00pm to 5:30pm, Brooklyn Heights Library, Gaming Room

Tue, May 5, 4:00pm to 5:30pm, Coney Island Library

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Tue, May 12, 3:30pm to 5:00pm, Clarendon, Meeting Room
Tue, May 12, 4:00pm to 5:30pm, Brooklyn Heights Library, Gaming Room
Tue, May 12, 4:00pm to 5:30pm, Coney Island Library

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Tue, May 19, 3:30pm to 5:00pm, Clarendon, Meeting Room
Tue, May 19, 4:00pm to 5:30pm, Brooklyn Heights Library, Gaming Room
Tue, May 19, 4:00pm to 5:30pm, Coney Island Library
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Tue, May 26, 3:30pm to 5:00pm, Clarendon, Meeting Room
Tue, May 26, 4:00pm to 5:30pm, Coney Island Library

June 2026
Tue, June 2, 3:30pm to 5:00pm, Clarendon, Meeting Room
Tue, June 2, 4:00pm to 5:30pm, Brooklyn Heights Library, Gaming Room

Tue, June 2, 4:00pm to 5:30pm, Coney Island Library

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Tue, June 9, 3:30pm to 5:00pm, Clarendon, Meeting Room
Tue, June 9, 4:00pm to 5:30pm, Brooklyn Heights Library, Gaming Room
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Tue, June 16, 3:30pm to 5:00pm, Clarendon, Meeting Room
Tue, June 16, 4:00pm to 5:30pm, Brooklyn Heights Library, Gaming Room
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Tue, June 23, 3:30pm to 5:00pm, Clarendon, Meeting Room
Tue, June 23, 4:00pm to 5:30pm, Brooklyn Heights Library, Gaming Room
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Tue, June 30, 3:30pm to 5:00pm, Clarendon, Meeting Room
