Go Green Brooklyn

McGolrick Park Clean Up
2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | McGolrick Park, Nassau Avenue & Russell Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Join Friends of McGolrick Park for weeding, mulching, planting, and planning for the park’s seasonal needs.

15th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep - Valentino Pier Park Cleanup
2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Valentino Pier Park, 104 Ferris Street, Brooklyn, 11231
Join Outdoor Service Guides Brooklyn Troop 651 Greenwood, Resilient Red Hook, Riverkeeper, and Parks and Trails New York (PTNY) for a cleanup project at Valentino Pier Park from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm for the 15th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep. This location is one of a select number of official dual Riverkeeper Sweep + I Love My Park Day sites, bringing volunteers together to protect our waterways while caring for our parks and trails. This is a rain or shine event.
Volunteers will meet at Valentino Pier Park, 104 Ferris Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231. Meet at the flagpole in the park lawn. Street parking is available, but we recommend you to come early to find a spot.
We recommend all Sweep volunteers to bring a hat, sunscreen, a full reusable water bottle, insect repellent, work gloves and hand sanitizer.
Each year on the first Saturday in May, more than 2,000 volunteers come together across hundreds of miles of shoreline in New York City and the Hudson Valley for a day of service for the Hudson River. Volunteers clean up tons of trash, plant trees, and remove invasive plant species.
Over 14 years, Sweep volunteers have completed 1,463 projects and removed 396 tons of debris, including 2,352 tires, and planted or maintained thousands of trees and shrubs. Once-neglected areas have gained year-round stewards, and rivers and creeks are better for it.
Volunteers must register in advance. Have fun and help take care of the river!

Intro to Birdwatching Walks (Prospect Park)
2026-05-02 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.

It's My Park in Brooklyn (May 2026)
2026-05-02 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-05-01 09:00 - 13:00 | 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

15th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep – Bush Terminal Park
2026-05-02 09:30 - 11:30 | Bush Terminal Park, 43rd Street and 1st Avenue, Brooklyn
Join Brooklyn Solid Waste Advisory Board and Riverkeeper for a cleanup at Bush Terminal Park from 9:30 am to 11:30 am for the 15th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep. This is a rain or shine event.
Volunteers will meet at Bush Terminal Park at Marginal Street and 43rd Street, Brooklyn, NY. Parking is available near the meeting location.
We recommend all volunteers to bring a hat, sunscreen, a full reusable water bottle, insect repellent, work gloves and hand sanitizer.
Each year on the first Saturday in May, more than 2,000 volunteers come together across hundreds of miles of shoreline in New York City and the Hudson Valley for a day of service for the Hudson River. Volunteers clean up tons of trash, plant trees, and remove invasive plant species.
Over 14 years, Sweep volunteers have completed 1,463 projects and removed 396 tons of debris, including 2,352 tires, and planted or maintained thousands of trees and shrubs. Once-neglected areas have gained year-round stewards, and rivers and creeks are better for it.
Volunteers must register in advance. Have fun and help take care of the river!

McGolrick Bird Club
2026-05-02 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.

15th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep
2026-05-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Multiple Locations
Come out and clean your local shoreline during this annual day of service for the Hudson at 100 locations!
Each year on the first Saturday in May, more than 2,000 volunteers come together across hundreds of miles of shoreline in New York City and the Hudson Valley for a day of service for the Hudson River. Volunteers clean up tons of trash, plant trees, and remove invasive plant species.
Over 14 years, Sweep volunteers have completed 1,463 projects and removed 396 tons of debris, including 2,352 tires, and planted or maintained thousands of trees and shrubs. Once-neglected areas have gained year-round stewards, and rivers and creeks are better for it.
Volunteers must register in advance. To find a location near you and sign up, visit Riverkeeper.org/sweep. For more information, reach out to sweep@riverkeeper.org.
The event stretches from Staten Island to the Adirondacks. Have fun and help take care of the river!
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Brooklyn Sweeps:

Bush Terminal Park Cleanup – https://engage.riverkeeper.org/component/events/event/65
Brooklyn: Valentino Pier Park Cleanup – https://engage.riverkeeper.org/component/events/event/33
Brooklyn: WNYC Transmitter Park Cleanup – https://engage.riverkeeper.org/component/events/event/26

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Check out sweeps in other areas.

Fido's Coffee Bark (Prospect Park)
2026-05-02 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!

Cub Scouts Lucky Pack 7 Weekly Meeting
2026-05-01 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
2026-05-01 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)
2026-05-01 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
2026-05-01 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.

Jane’s Walk NYC 2026
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-03 | Many venues
Jane’s Walk NYC 2026 is May 1-3! Join us at our annual celebration of New York City life, history, culture, advocacy, and more!

Registration opens for MAS Members on Wednesday, April 8 at 9:00 AM ET. Registration opens to the public on Friday, April 10 at 12:00 PM.

During Jane’s Walk NYC weekend, the simple act of exploring the city is enhanced with personal observations, local history, and civic engagement. Jane’s Walk NYC encourages people to share stories about their neighborhoods, discover unseen aspects of their communities, and connect with visitors and neighbors alike. Learn more about the festival >

Questions for the Jane’s Walk NYC team? Email janeswalknyc@mas.org.

BK CB1 SLA Review And DCA Committee Meeting
2026-04-30 18:30 - 20:30 | Swinging 60’s Senior Center, 211 Ainslie St., Brooklyn, NY, 11211 , United States
SLA Review & DCA Committee Meeting
When:Thursday, April 30, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Place: Swinging Sixties Senior Center
211 Ainslie Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(Corner of Manhattan Avenue)

Agenda here: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/brooklyncb1/downloads/pdf/meeting-notices/2026/SLA-Review–DCA-Committee-Meeting-Notice-04-30-26.pdf

23 New Liquor License applications
2 New Sidewalk & Roadway Cafe application
37 Renewal Liquor License applications
4 Items previously postponed

Board Meeting Notices
(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 – 2027

CBH Talk | Confronting Climate Change
2026-04-30 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.

Scouts BSA Troop 26 Weekly Meeting
2026-04-30 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)
2026-04-30 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)
2026-04-30 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

Garden Workshop, Grades 2-5 (Greenpoint Library)
2026-04-30 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)
2026-04-30 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.

Weeding Wednesdays at Bushwick Inlet Park
2026-04-29 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!

Volunteer Workdays in Community Gardens (Apr-2026)
2026-04-29 12:00 - 14:30 | Many venues
Join GreenThumb community gardens for a hands-on volunteer day to help prepare, tend, and harvest a garden depending on the season. No prior experience necessary – beginners are welcome! GreenThumb will provide supplies and facilitation.
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Wednesday, April 1, 2026 to Sunday, April 5, 2026

Saturday, April 4, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. ~ Citizens for a Better Community Garden
Saturday, April 4, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. ~ Fred McLeod Community Garden
Saturday, April 4, 10:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. ~ Ponderosa Garden
Saturday, April 4, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. ~ Newkirk Community Garden

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Monday, April 6, 2026 to Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m.-4:00 p.m. ~ Upon This Rock Community Garden
Saturday, April 11, 11 a.m.-4:00 p.m. ~ Prophecy Garden
Saturday, April 11, 12 p.m.-3:00 p.m. ~ Poplar Street Community Garden

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Sunday, April 12, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ~ Q Gardens Community Farm

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Monday, April 13, 2026 to Sunday, April 19, 2026.

Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m.-2:00 p.m. ~ Brooklyn’s Finest Garden
Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m.-2:00 p.m. ~ Urban Meadow Community Garden
Saturday, April 18, 11 a.m.-3:00 p.m. ~ Her-King Alagantic Block Association Community Garden
Saturday, April 18, 12 p.m.-3:00 p.m. ~ El Puente: Espiritu Tierra Community Garden
Saturday, April 18, 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. ~ Surfside Community Garden

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Sunday, April 19, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. ~ Maple Street Community Garden
Sunday, April 19, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. ~ Hooper Grove
Sunday, April 19, 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. ~ All People’s Community Garden

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Monday, April 20, 2026 to Sunday, April 26, 2026.

Wednesday, April 22, 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. ~ Olive Street Garden

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Saturday, April 25, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Amboy Street Garden
Saturday, April 25, 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m., Bed Stuy Farm
Saturday, April 25, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Newport Community Garden
Saturday, April 25, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Her-King Alagantic Block Association Community Garden
Saturday, April 25, 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., Betty’s Community Garden at Hull Street
Saturday, April 25, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m., Lentol Garden

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Sunday, April 26, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Whole Neighborhood Garden
Sunday, April 26, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 400 Montauk Community Garden

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Monday, April 27, 2026 to Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Wednesday, April 29, 12:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. ~ Surfside Community Garden

CBH Talk | The Sparrow in the Archive: A Small Brooklyn Bird with a Global Story
2026-04-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Center for Brooklyn History, 128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, NY
In the mid-nineteenth century, the house sparrow was intentionally introduced to cities across the colonial world. Today this small brown bird is often dismissed as a pest—but its history tells a much larger story about migration, empire, and the reshaping of urban environments. Brooklyn played a surprising role in that story: one of the earliest successful introductions of the species in the Americas took place here, helping the sparrow become one of the most widespread birds on the continent.
In this talk, Argentine-Australian artist and researcher Dr. Fernando do Campo traces the origins of Brooklyn’s sparrows and the myths that surround their arrival. Drawing on archival materials from the Brooklyn Public Library, the Brooklyn Museum, and Green-Wood Cemetery, he revisits the nineteenth-century effort to introduce the birds, an episode that included Brooklynites caring for dozens of sparrows during the winter of 1856 before releasing them the following spring.
Blending art, history, and environmental storytelling, do Campo reflects on how contemporary artists can engage archives to uncover overlooked narratives. Through his own artworks and research, he explores how the sparrow’s global journey—from England to cities across the world—offers a new way to think about migration, belonging, and the intertwined histories of humans and animals in urban life. Following his presentation, do Campo will be in conversation with artist Umber Majeed.

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn (Greenpoint Library)
2026-04-28 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)
2026-04-28 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

It's My Park in Brooklyn (April 2026)
2026-04-28 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 to Sunday, April 5, 2026
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Seth Low Playground/ Bealin Square
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Saturday, April 4, 2026, 9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m., It’s My Park at Marine Park
Saturday, April 4, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Leif Ericson Park
Saturday, April 4, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at McCarren Park

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Sunday, April 5, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at McKinley Park
Sunday, April 5, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Sunset Park
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Monday, April 6, 2026 to Sunday, April 12, 2026
Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Sunset Park
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Seth Low Playground/ Bealin Square
Friday, April 10, 2026, 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m., It’s My Park at Bensonhurst Park
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Saturday, April 11, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Leif Ericson Park
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Sunday, April 12, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Bushwick Inlet Park
Sunday, April 12, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Irving Square Park
Sunday, April 12, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at McKinley Park
Sunday, April 12, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Sunset Park
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Monday, April 13, 2026 to Sunday, April 19, 2026

Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Sunset Park
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., It’s My Park at John J Carty Park
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Saturday, April 18, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Lincoln Terrace / Arthur S. Somers Park
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Heckscher Playground
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Leif Ericson Park
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Owl’s Head Park
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Raymond Bush Playground
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Bush Terminal Park
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Sunday, April 19, 2026, 9:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m., It’s My Park at Marine Park
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at McKinley Park
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Owl’s Head Park
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Sunset Park
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Monday, April 20, 2026 to Sunday, April 26, 2026
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Sunset Park
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Saturday, April 25, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–11:30 p.m., It’s My Park at Hillside Dog Park
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Bushwick Playground
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Cadman Plaza Park
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Bushwick Inlet Park
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Leif Ericson Park
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Maria Hernandez Park
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at McCarren Park
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., It’s My Park at South Oxford Park
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Bensonhurst Park
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Sunday, April 26, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Herbert Von King Park
Sunday, April 26, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at McKinley Park
Sunday, April 26, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Msgr. McGolrick Park
Sunday, April 26, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Owl’s Head Park
Sunday, April 26, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Sunset Park
Sunday, April 26, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Seth Low Playground/ Bealin Square
Sunday, April 26, 2026, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Green Central Knoll
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Monday, April 27, 2026 to Thursday, April 30, 2026
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Sunset Park

Java Jazz (Java Street Community Garden)
2026-04-26 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

Bargemusic Concerts at Brooklyn Bridge Park
2026-04-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn, 11201
For nearly 50 years, Bargemusic has been committed to attracting local audiences and enhancing the cultural life of New York by offering performances of chamber music in an intimate setting – the type of setting in which chamber music is meant to be heard.

Bargemusic concerts are 1 to 1.5 hours, with no intermission. Doors open 20 minutes before the concert (no tickets, no reservations). No food or drink is permitted inside the Boathouse, and no photo, video, or audio recording is allowed without permission. The Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse is wheelchair accessible, and restrooms are located adjacent to the performance room.

To make this experience available to as many people as possible, all Bargemusic Concerts are Admission Free.

Saturdays & Sundays, 2 PM Performances
Tickets here: https://www.bargemusic.org/calendar-tickets/

Grand Army Plaza Arch Tour (Prospect Park)
2026-04-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a special access tour of Prospect Park’s Grand Army Plaza and Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Arch. Rangers will discuss the history of the arch and the plaza, highlighting its architectural features and some of the improvements made during the recently completed restoration project.
Participants are selected by lottery. Lottery registration begins on Wednesday April 15 and ends at 11:59pm on Thursday April 16.
Please Note:
-You must register each member of your party for the lottery under the same account. Anyone who was not registered will not be permitted to attend.
– If you are selected for the program, you will receive a series of emails confirming your selection and must respond as soon as possible to avoid forfeiting your spot.
– This tour features stairs and enclosed spaces.

Location: Grand Army Plaza Arch in Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn. Directions to this location

Cost: Free

Registration begins on 4/15/2026 and ends on 4/16/2026. Learn how to create an account and register for programs. Learn more.

Event Organizer: NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

Contact Number: (718) 421-2021
