Go Green Brooklyn

Outdoor Sketchbooking (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2026-05-17 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pebble Beach, Brooklyn, 11201
Do you like to sketchbook? Are you interested in starting? Join Brooklyn Bridge Park educators and other like-minded people in a sketchbooking meet-up. Each time, we will meet at a different location in the park to concentrate on different subjects and stretch our skills. Come to one event or come to all. It’s up to you. These are informal sessions with some instruction for those who are new to the practice as well as an open exchange of ideas, techniques, and materials.
This month we will be exploring the John Street section of the park and concentrating on architecture (the NYC skyline, the Manhattan Bridge, etc). Meeting point will be at the Manhattan Bridge viewing area, near the salt marsh.
Registration required. We encourage you to bring your own, favorite sketching materials, but we will provide some for those who don’t have. This program is intended for adults, although older teens are welcome as well. Advanced registration is encouraged but not required. There will be 25 spots available on a first-come-first-served basis.

It's My Park in Brooklyn (May 2026)
2026-05-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-20 10:00 - 18:00 | 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

NBPA's Garden Club
2026-05-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Many venues
#HEYNBK Want to get your hands in the dirt?
Join the Garden Club this season!

North Brooklyn Parks Alliance is excited to offer three volunteer opportunities each month in these distinct parks:
– Bushwick Inlet Park (50 Kent Ave between 11th and 12th St): a waterfront park defined by its Manhattan views and abundance of flowering pollinator plants.
– Under the K Bridge Park (Meeker Ave and Van Dam Street): a unique 7-acre park under the BQE, where you’ll tend to the native plant nursery, our ecological lab for cultivating biodiversity amongst heavy industry.
– McGolrick Park (Nassau Ave between Russell and Monitor Streets): an Olmsted-era neighborhood park with a stunning mature tree canopy.
You’ll work with our horticultural experts to learn about the ecological needs of each space: weeding invasive plant species, propagating and transplanting native plants, amending soil, and caring for trees.
Events are free, but please consider making a small donation or join our sustaining membership drive and help us build a green fund for North Brooklyn!

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2026 Current & Future Months

Sunday, 7/12/2026, 10 AM ~ Bushwick Inlet Park (50 Kent)
Sunday, 7/19/2026, 10 AM ~ Under the K Bridge Park
Sunday, 7/26/2026, 10 AM ~ Under the K Bridge Park

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2026 Past Months

Sunday, 4/19/2026, 10 AM ~ Under the K Bridge Park
Saturday, 4/25/2026, 10 AM ~ Bushwick Inlet Park (50 Kent)
Sunday, 4/26/2026, 10 AM ~ McGolrick Park
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Sunday, 5/10/2026, 10 AM ~ Bushwick Inlet Park (50 Kent)
Saturday, 5/17/2026, 10 AM ~ Under the K Bridge Park
Sunday, 5/24/2026, 10 AM ~ McGolrick Park
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Sunday, 6/14/2026, 10 AM ~ Bushwick Inlet Park (50 Kent)
Sunday, 6/21/2026, 10 AM ~ Under the K Bridge Park
Sunday, 6/28/2026, 10 AM ~ McGolrick Park

Bike Tour: Fossil Fuel History of Newtown Creek (rescheduled)
2026-05-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Manhattan Avenue Street End Park, Manhattan Avenue and Newtown Creek, Brooklyn
Join NCA and Sane Energy Project on this 5-mile bike tour, showcasing the past and present of energy infrastructure along Newtown Creek.

This 5-mile bike tour will explore the past, present, and future of fossil fuel infrastructure along Newtown Creek. From the establishment of the world’s first kerosene refinery in 1854, to the ongoing cleanup of the country’s largest terrestrial oil spill, to the current environmental justice impacts stemming from National Grid’s 117 acre Liquified Natural Gas facility – Newtown Creek has a long and troubled history with fossil fuel production, storage, and pollution. We will see many of the historic and current operations along the Creek, learn more about the hazards they present, and discuss paths towards a cleaner energy future.
We encourage those joining to be fairly comfortable bicyclists – this route has adverse street conditions and frequent truck traffic. We ask that all attendees fill out a liability waiver and photo consent form prior to joining, found here.
Please bring a water bottle, snacks, and weather-appropriate clothing. We will have limited staff in attendance to navigate and provide support.
Start Location: Manhattan Ave Street End Park, Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
End Location: Cooper Park, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Waterfront Workouts: Pilates (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2026-05-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 3, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 3, Brooklyn, 11201
Stretch and strengthen with free weekly Pilates classes in Brooklyn Bridge Park. This all-level one-hour fitness class is open to all ages and abilities, led by instructors from Dodge YMCA. This is a part of Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Waterfront Workouts series, offering free weekly workouts from May through September.
Pilates is a low-impact exercise that strengthens the body, with particular focus on the core (abs, back, glutes),by utilizing controlled, precise movements, focused breathing, and alignment.
No equipment is required but participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mats or towels, if desired, to use on the lawn. An extremely limited number of yoga mats will be available to borrow.
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.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from May 10, 2026 to Sep 27, 2026 and happens every:
Sundays: 10:30am – 11:30am

Waterfront Walks (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2026-05-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pebble Beach, 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 Current & Upcoming Months
Tuesday, Aug 4, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Sunday, Aug 9, 10:30am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, Aug 18, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Sunday, Aug 23, 10:30am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, Aug 25, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
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Tuesday, Sep 8, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Sunday, Sep 13, 10:30am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, Sep 15, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Sunday, Sep 27, 10:30am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, Sep 29, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
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2026 Past Months
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

Spring Tree Walk (McCarren Park)
2026-05-17 11:00 - 12:30 | McCarren Park, Driggs Ave and Lorimer Street, Driggs Avenue and Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11222
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a stroll under the new spring leaves. Learn to identify some of our beloved park trees and explore the visible and hidden ways in which trees come back to life in this season of renewal.

Location: Driggs Avenue and Lorimer Street in McCarren Park, Brooklyn. Directions to this location

Cost: Free

Event Organizer: NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

Contact Number: (646) 398-1479

Hauʻoli Lā Lei o Mei: A Lei Making Workshop (Marsha P. Johnson State Park)
2026-05-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Marsha P. Johnson State Park, 90 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11211, United States
Learn to make your own lei laʻi hilo alongside hula and music. In collaboration with Hālāwai.

Join us in this vibrant May Day celebration, a holiday in Hawaiʻi honoring the tradition of making, giving, and wearing lei as a symbol of Aloha. Learn to make your own lei laʻi hilo, get connected with your community, and enjoy the outdoors alongside hula and music. Flowers and leaves provided. In collaboration with Stacey Young and Hālāwai.
http://www.halawai.org/
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Who: Ages 8 and older. 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:

This program is first come, first served while materials last. Please arrive early if you would like to make your own lei!
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.

Bargemusic Concerts at Brooklyn Bridge Park
2026-05-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pebble Beach, 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/

Waterfront Workouts: Zumba (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2026-05-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 3, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 3, Brooklyn, 11201
Get your blood pumping with this weekly free, fun, and exciting zumba class in Brooklyn Bridge Park! This all-level one hour fitness class is open to all ages and abilities, led by instructors from Dodge YMCA. This is a part of Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Waterfront Workouts series, offering free weekly workouts from May through September.
ZUMBA is a fusion of Latin and International music, utilizing dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness program. The routines feature aerobic training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Note this class takes place on a paved area – sneakers are highly recommended!
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.

2026 Trucks of Art
2026-05-19 09:00 - 17:00 | union square park, Union Square Park, New York, NY, 10003
Trucks of Art returns in 2026.
Votes have been cast and the artists have been selected, but we’re keeping the results under wraps until the big reveal.
This citywide public art initiative, led by the NYC Department of Sanitation in partnership with the Sanitation Foundation, invited independent artists to transform active DSNY sanitation trucks into bold, moving works of art seen daily across New York City.
Using zero-waste materials including reclaimed paint collected at DSNY Special Waste Drop-Off Sites and SAFE Disposal Events artists have reimagined nearly 400 square feet of moving canvas, turning essential sanitation trucks into vibrant symbols of creativity, sustainability, and NYC pride.
Each design celebrates the work of keeping New York City clean while highlighting sustainability, waste reduction, and the essential DSNY workforce.
The Reveal
Join us May 19, 2026 in Union Square for a free, family-friendly unveiling event where the newly transformed Trucks of Art will make their public debut.
Be the first to see the artists and their designs before they begin rolling through neighborhoods across all five boroughs. Roll up your sleeves and join a community cleanup.

Middle School Makerspace (Q2 2026)
2026-05-19 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

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn (Greenpoint Library)
2026-05-19 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.

Waterfront Workouts: Sunset Yoga (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2026-05-19 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.

BK CB1 Environmental Protection Committee Meeting
2026-05-19 18:15 - 20:00 | Brooklyn CB1 District Office, 435 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11211, United States
REVISED Environmental Protection Committee Meeting
When: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Time: 6:15 PM
Place: CB1 District Office
435 Graham Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(Corner of Frost Street)

Agenda: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/brooklyncb1/downloads/pdf/meeting-notices/2026/REVISED-Environmental-Protection-Committee-Meeting-Notice-05-19-26.pdf
1. National Grid Long Term Plan: Address reports of a slowed and problematic remediation process for the former Williamsburg Works (Manufactured Gas Plant) site, NYS DEC cleanup Site No. 224055, at undeveloped sections of Bushwick Inlet Park.

2. US EPA Investigation at the Brooklyn Union Gas-Equity Works Site: Assess U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s completion of its radiological investigation of the NYSDEC coal tar contamination cleanup site (SITE No. 224050) at the 222 Maspeth Avenue property. The cleanup is being performed by National Grid.
3. Greenpoint Oil Spill: Response to the DEC project website being taken down.
4. OLD BUSINESS: • Williamsburg Houses – Status and Update
5. NEW BUSINESS:
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

Curbside Composting
2026-05-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Multiple Locations
Come get information on how you can make the most out of NYC’s residential compost program. Come with your questions and bring home your very own compost bin while supplies last!
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2026 Current & upcoming months

Wed, May 20, 11:00am to 1:00pm, Flatbush Library

Wed, Jun 10, 11:00am to 1:00pm, Flatbush Library

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2026 Past months
Sat, January 24, 11am to 1pm, Kings Bay Library

Waterfront Workouts: Amp'd Bootcamp (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2026-05-20 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.

Weeding Wednesdays at Bushwick Inlet Park
2026-05-20 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!

Newtown Creek Superfund CAG Meeting
2026-05-20 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.

Stargazing (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2026-05-20 20:30 - 22:30 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pebble Beach, Brooklyn, 11201
Stargazing with Amateur Astronomers Association returns to Brooklyn Bridge Park throughout the summer! Peer up at the night sky with their high-power telescopes to view the moon, stars, and planets. Subject to cloud conditions and weather. This is a free, walk-up event.
Check back for specific times and details.
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2026 Events

Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Wednesday, June 10, 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Wednesday, July 15, 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Wednesday, July 22, 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Wednesday, August 12, 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Saturday, September 19, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Tot Time! (MPJ State Park)
2026-05-21 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.

Nature Storytime at Brooklyn Bridge Park
2026-05-21 15:00 - 15:30 | Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center, 99 Plymouth St., Brooklyn, 11201
Join for Nature Storytime at the Environmental Education Center! Held at 3:00 PM on the third Thursday of every month (during Open Hours).
Librarians from Brooklyn Public Library Adams Street location lead for an exciting and engaging storytime session, along with singing and rhymes. Each month they select a book to pair with the Education Center’s monthly nature theme. Stick around after to check out all the animals and activities in the room during Open Hours! Storytime is typically about a half hour long.
Walk-ups only; we do our utmost to accommodate as many walk-ups as space allows.
The Environmental Education Center is still encouraging all visitors to wear a mask to help protect others.

Library Lab (Brooklyn Libraries)
2026-05-21 15:30 - 16:30 | Brower Park Library, 155 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11213
Join us at Brooklyn Libraries 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 : Dinosaur Eggs, Thu, Aug 6, 3:00pm to 4:00pm, Highlawn Library

Library Lab : Sun Prints, Thu, Aug 20, 3:00pm to 4:00pm, Highlawn Library

Library Lab : Slime, Thu, Aug 27, 3:00pm to 4:00pm, Highlawn Library

CANCELLED! Library Lab: Marble Racing, Thu, Aug 27, 3:30pm to 4:30pm, Brower Park Library

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2026 Past Months

Library Lab: Light, Thu, Mar 26, 3:30pm to 4:30pm, Brower Park Library

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

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Library Lab: Touch Nature, Thu, May 14, 3:30pm to 4:30pm, Brower Park Library
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

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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

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Library Lab : Shadow Puppets, Thu, Jul 16, 3:00pm to 4:00pm, Highlawn Library
Library Lab: Bubble Bonanza!, Fri, Jul 17, 3:30pm to 4:30pm, Brooklyn Heights Library

Library Lab : Oobleck Stress Ball, Thu, Jul 23, 3:00pm to 4:00pm, Highlawn Library

Library Lab: Slime, Thu, Jul 30, 2:00pm to 3:30pm, Kensington Library

Library Lab : Tie Dye Shirts, Thu, Jul 30, 3:00pm to 4:00pm, Highlawn Library

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

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Scouts BSA Troop 26 Weekly Meeting
2026-05-21 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/

Climate Café
2026-05-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Multiple Locations
Climate Cafés are free, community-centered gatherings that offer a safe and welcoming space for people to share thoughts and feelings around climate anxiety, while connecting through meaningful conversation and creative, engaging activities. These monthly meetings are led by NYC Climate Action (https://www.climatecafe.eco) as a way to foster community connection and create an accessible entry point into local climate awareness and action.
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Q2 2026

Sat, Apr 18, 3:00pm to 5:00pm, Central Library, Energy and Climate
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm to 7:30pm, Gerritsen Beach Library
Sat., June 20, 3:00pm to 5:00pm, Central Library
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Q1 2026

Sat, Jan 31, 12:30pm to 2:00pm, Gerritsen Beach Library
Thu, Feb 19, 6:00pm to 7:45pm, Central Library
Sat, Feb 28, 1:00pm to 2:00pm, Gerritsen Beach Library
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00pm to 7:30pm, Gerritsen Beach Library

History Tours (Domino Park)
2026-05-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Domino Park
Join the Domino Park team for a guided tour that delves into the park’s rich history and how we maintain this legacy today.

Join Domino Park team member, Sam Klein, for a tour that explores both the park’s history and present. Come learn about the history of the site as the Domino Sugar refinery, the process of turning it into a waterfront public space, and how park staff maintains the historical artifacts that keep this legacy alive.
Meet outside the lobby of the Refinery at Domino (300 Kent Ave).
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Dates:
Thursday, May 21, 6pm-7:30pm
Thursday, June 18, 6pm-7:30pm
Thursday, July 16, 6pm-7:30pm
Thursday, July 23, 6pm-7:30pm
Thursday, August 13, 6pm-7:30pm
Thursday, September 10, 6pm-7:30pm

Fix It Flatbush
2026-05-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Flatbush Library, 22 Linden Blvd. at Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, NY, 11226
Fix it Flatbush is a special program at the Flatbush Library aimed at creating community connections and sustainable practices through crafting and mending. Supplies provided. Register for updates and reminders about this program. Seating first come, first served with limited capacity. Registration does not guarantee a seat.
2026 Dates:
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm to 7:30pm, Fix it Flatbush: Sashiko Stitching & Repairing Denim with Hekima Hapa

Thu, May 28, 6:00pm to 7:30pm, Fix it Flatbush: New Life for Old Sweaters with Ellie d’Eustachio

Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm to 7:30pm, Fix it Flatbush: Machine Mending with Danielle Urban

Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm to 7:30pm, Fix it Flatbush: Creative Patches with Ellie d’Eustachio

Movies Under the Stars (May 2026)
2026-05-21 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)
