Free Fishing Clinic
2024-08-07 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-07 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Many venues
Participants will be provided with fishing gear and taught to fish. Fishing-related information such as regulations, fish consumption advisories and fish species will be provided. No fishing license, fee or pre-registration is required.
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Learn how to fish for free at an upcoming sport fishing clinic organized and conducted by DEC and numerous other organizations. In addition to casting a rod and catching fish, participants can learn about fish identification, fishing equipment and techniques, fisheries management, angling ethics, aquatic ecology, and more!
During these clinics no freshwater fishing license or enrollment in the recreational marine fishing registry is required*, but all other statewide freshwater fishing regulations and saltwater fishing regulations remain in effect (*Kids under 16 can always fish for free!).
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Brooklyn locations in July:

Sunday, 7/10/2024, 3-6 PM ~ Shirley Chisholm State Park, Penn Pier
Sunday, 7/10/2024, 4-6 PM ~ Marine Park
Tuesday, 7/16/2024, 12-2 PM ~ Prospect Park, near Lefrak Center (1st come, 1st serve, limited spots)
Wednesday, 7/17/2024, 3-6 PM ~ Shirley Chisholm State Park, Penn Pier (register here)
Thursday, 7/18/2024, 5-7 PM ~ Prospect Park, near Lefrak Center (1st come, 1st serve, limited spots)
Tuesday, 7/23/2024, 12-2 PM ~ Canarsie Pier (1st come, 1st serve, limited spots)
Wednesday, 7/24/2024, 3-6 PM ~ Shirley Chisholm State Park, Penn Pier (register here)
Thursday, 7/25/2024, 5-7 PM ~ Canarsie Pier (1st come, 1st serve, limited spots)
Wednesday, 7/31/2024, 3-6 PM ~ Shirley Chisholm State Park, Penn Pier (register here)

Brooklyn locations in August:

Saturday, 8/03/2024, 3-6 PM ~ Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 5 (see BBP series)
Wednesday, 8/07/2024, 3-6 PM ~ Shirley Chisholm State Park, Penn Pier (register here)
Wednesday, 8/07/2024, 4-6 PM ~ Marine Park (1st come, 1st serve, limited spots)
Tuesday, 8/13/2024, 12-2 PM ~ Coney Island Steeplechase Pier (1st come, 1st serve, limited spots)
Wednesday, 8/14/2024, 3-6 PM ~ Shirley Chisholm State Park, Penn Pier (register here)
Wednesday, 8/21/2024, 3-6 PM ~ Shirley Chisholm State Park, Penn Pier (register here)
Thursday, 8/15/2024, 5-7 PM ~ Coney Island Steeplechase Pier (1st come, 1st serve, limited spots)
Wednesday, 8/28/2024, 3-6 PM ~ Shirley Chisholm State Park, Penn Pier (register here)

Brooklyn locations in September:

Tuesday, 9/03/2024, 12-2 PM ~ Williamsburg, N. 5th St. Pier (1st come, 1st serve, limited spots)
Wednesday, 9/04/2024, 3-6 PM ~ Shirley Chisholm State Park, Penn Pier (register here)
Thursday, 9/05/2024, 5-7 PM ~ Williamsburg, N. 5th St. Pier (1st come, 1st serve, limited spots)
Wednesday, 9/11/2024, 3-6 PM ~ Shirley Chisholm State Park, Penn Pier (register here)
Friday, 9/13/2024, 4-6 PM ~ Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 5 (see BBP series)
Wednesday, 9/18/2024, 3-6 PM ~ Shirley Chisholm State Park, Penn Pier (register here)

Brooklyn locations in October:

Saturday, 10/05/2024, 10-1 PM ~ Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 5 (see BBP series)

Teen Time: Sunprinting (Sunset Park Library)
2024-08-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Sunset Park Library, 5108 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11220
Join us again to make a sun print using cyanotype paper, recycled material & sunlight! Weather permitting we will be on the patio.

Coastal Cleanup (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2024-08-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn, 11201
Volunteers, as a group, cleanup our coastlines by helping to remove debris that has washed into the marshes and beaches with the tides.
Volunteers of all ages are welcome (under 16’s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian). No volunteer orientation or experience is required, but note that this activity may involve some rock scrambling.
Advance registration is required and spaces are limited.
To register:

New volunteers, please complete this form
Registered volunteers, please log-in to your volunteer profile to schedule yourself

Full details, including location of the activity, will be emailed to registered volunteers a few days prior to the event.
Note: If you’re not seeing any dates available when trying to sign up it’s because all the spots on this event have been filled. More coastal cleanups will take place throughout the season, so keep an eye out for communications from us regarding updates!
For any questions, contact us at volunteer@brooklynbridgepark.org

Weeding Wednesdays at Bushwick Inlet Park
2024-08-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Bushwick Inlet Park, Kent Avenue & N 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11249, United States
Join us every week as we weed, mulch, tend bushes and blossoms, sometimes plant and water (if necessary). We have tools and gloves (but bring yours if you have them). Bring a water bottle. Everyone welcome but please note in your sign up if you are bringing others. Unless otherwise noted, meet at 86 Kent Ave at beyond the soccer field. See you there!
Sign up.

Under the K Bridge Park Community Meeting
2024-08-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Under the K, Enter the park at "The Arm" at Meeker & Van Dam Ave., Brooklyn, 11222
Our local elected officials are hosting a community meeting alongside North Brooklyn Parks Alliance to discuss the concerts at Under the K Bridge Park.
Join us to tour the park & share your feedback on noise and crowd issues and how things can be improved.

Meet @ Under the K Bridge Park Entrance (Van Dam & Meeker)
RSVP here: bit.ly/underthek

Movies Under the Stars: Wish (Dyker Beach Park)
2024-08-07 20:30 - 22:00 | Dyker Beach Playground, 14th Ave and 86th st, Brooklyn, 11228
A young woman named Asha possesses wild wishes for happiness. After making a wish on a starry night, Asha is surprised when Star, a ball of cosmic energy, comes down to accompany her. Asha and Star must work together to defeat the ruthless ruler, King Magnifico, who threatens the safety of her local community. With Asha’s unstoppable courage and Star’s magical powers, nothing is impossible.
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Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood 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.
Movies begin at dusk. This event is FREE and open to the public. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. In the event of heavy rain or extreme weather, the screening may be canceled. The decision to cancel the event will be made prior to the screening and will be promptly posted on our website.
For more information visit nyc.gov/parks or call 311. Contact (212) 360-1430 or accessibility@parks.nyc.gov for more information regarding accessibility.
Location: Dyker Beach Park Playground in Dyker Beach Park, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Registration: Registration has begun and ends on 8/7/2024. Register
If this is your first time registering for a program, please Create an Account.

Tot Time! (MPJ State Park)
2024-08-08 10:00 - 10:45 | 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

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 is highly recommended for all participants to secure your space in the program. Please reserve one ticket per individual.
If the program is sold out, but you still wish to attend, we encourage you to walk up and see if space is available.
If we do not hear from you 10 minutes into the program, we will release your reservation to walk-up participants.
Repetitive no show participants may be barred for registering for programs in the future.
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.

We're Going on a Bug Hunt! (MPJ Park)
2024-08-08 15:30 - 16:30 | Marsha P. Johnson State Park, 90 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11211, United States
Join us for a Bug Hunt at Marsha P. Johnson State Park! Discover how pollination impacts our ecosystem through this interactive walk.

About this event

Butterflies, grasshoppers, beetles and more! Discover what critters live Marsha P. Johnson State Park and test your skills with a net on this bug hunt!
Who: All ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
All materials will be provided at this FREE event.
Where: Meet at the Park House (blue building with public bathrooms) at Marsha P. Johnson State Park.
PLEASE NOTE:

Registration is highly recommended for all participants, to secure your space in the program. Please reserve one ticket per individual.

If we do not hear from you 10 minutes into the program, we will release your reservation to walk-up participants.

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.

Movies With A View (BK Bridge Park)
2024-08-08 17:00 - 22:30 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn, 11201
Join us this season to celebrate our 24th season of Movies With A View Presented by Pluto TV! Our free outdoor movies are shown on Thursday evenings in July and August, at Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn.
There is no better place to be on a hot summer night than watching a classic film and enjoying the breeze off of the East River with the dazzling Manhattan skyline before you. Each evening, the lawn opens at 5:00 PM on a first come, first serve basis, and the movie begins at sunset. Enjoy a range of concessions and beverages for sale on site, along with our Bar by Fornino for those 21+ to enjoy.
This year’s lineup of free screenings is presented by Pluto TV, the leading free streaming television service, who will be giving away exciting movie night essentials during the pre-screening festivities. Pluto TV is honored to team up with Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy’s Movies With A View to bring movie fans a summer of fun!

July 11 ~ Past Lives
July 18 ~ Pulp Fiction
July 25 ~ Mean Girls
August 1 ~ Creed
August 8 ~ But I’m A Cheerleader
August 15 ~ Bram Stoker’s Dracula
August 22 ~ The American President
August 29 ~ Public Choice >> School of Rock

BKCM Midsummer Nights Concert Series 2024
2024-08-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, 58 7th Ave, Brooklyn NY.
Midsummer Nights Music Series – Free Community Concerts

As the hot sun sinks, Midsummer Nights will bring another kind of heat to Seventh Ave with four golden-hour concerts on BKCM’s front stoop on July 18, July 25, August 1 and August 8 at 6:30 PM.
This year’s series is curated by rising jazz star and 2023-24 BKCM Jazz Leadership Fellow Melanie Charles and Make Jazz Trill Again, the NYC-based collective she co-founded. Melanie has handpicked a lineup of artists who are expanding the borders of contemporary jazz in NYC, infusing elements of R&B, hip-hop, Latin, African and experimental musical traditions across four concerts that offer something for music lovers of all ages and backgrounds.
Limited seating will be available in front of BKCM’s building at 58 Seventh Ave. RSVP and learn more about this year’s curator and artists below!

About Melanie Charles:

There are very few artists whose sound can capture the sentiments of a generation. The Brooklyn-born-and-raised Melanie Charles is one of these artists. Over the past few decades, she has made a name for herself through dynamic engagements with jazz, soul and R&B. Her bold genre-bending style has been embraced by a range of artists including Wynton Marsalis, SZA, Mach-Hommy, Gorillaz and The Roots. In 2021, she appeared on NPR’s Tiny Desk and stunned with her eclectic style. Through it all, she has remained committed to making music that pushes listeners to consider new possibilities — both sonically and politically. Make Jazz Trill Again a project that she launched in 2016, demonstrates her allegiance to everyday people, especially the youth, and is focused on taking jazz from the museum to the streets. “I love jazz, I really fell in love with it deeply. But I was interested in young people interacting with it,” Charles says. The album Y’all Don’t (Really) Care About Black Women is reflective of Charles’ tremendous versatility and imagination as an artist, but also of her deep care for community.

About Make Jazz Trill Again

Make Jazz Trill Again (MJTA) began as a modest hashtag in the mid-2010s by Melanie Charles, evolving into a cultural movement advocating for the revitalization of independent jazz in the digital age. Today, MJTA thrives as a dynamic network, curating performances, hosting a podcast series, and organizing the Trill Mega Jam—a vibrant, improvisation-centered event. Musicians of diverse backgrounds and skill levels come together in unconventional spaces, celebrating pure connection through music. MJTA is a grassroots movement, inviting all to bring their instruments and positive energy to join the jam!

Concert 1 – July 18 – Trill Mega Jam hosted by Melanie Charles

Andromeda Turre
Vocalist and composer Andromeda Turre has honed her craft over a lifetime immersed in music. Born into a family of jazz musicians, she was formally trained at The Boston Conservatory and Berklee College of Music. Her talents have taken her around the world, from touring with Ray Charles, to headlining festivals with her own music in 17 countries worldwide. In addition to her vocal talents, Andromeda is an accomplished composer whose original works have been featured in film, television, video games and theater. Also a radio host on SiriusXM Real Jazz, her upcoming album, From the Earth, is a programmatic jazz suite illuminating the pressing issues of environmental justice releasing July 26, 2024.

Gina D’Soto
Gina D’Soto has established herself as an authentic and effortless vocalist in New York. Her sound is a fusion of jazz, soul, and Cuban traditions, providing listeners with a melodic experience reflecting her artistic identity. With her undeniable charm, Gina D’Soto infuses her music with an empowering presence that captivates her audience. She has emerged as one of the greatest Cuban artists of her generation. Her sound resonates with everyone she encounters, and she continues to create musical waves on platforms like NPR Live Sessions. Gina D’Soto’s vulnerability and pure heart make her a standout in her genre, and her digital releases and collaborations are taking the world by storm.

Mary Akpa
Mary Akpa embodies the divinity and sentiments of the African Diaspora with wonder and vulnerability. Born in Nigeria and raised in Southern California, Mary’s sound is seasoned with her culture and experiences, yielding a soulful blend of highlife-inspired guitars, jazz and African influences. Her career spans over two decades and four continents, including time spent collaborating with numerous artists, and touring internationally.

BKCM Jazz Faculty Jam Band
Allison Philips is a Brooklyn-based trumpet player, composer, and educator. Philips is a trumpet player’s trumpet player. From the traditional trio setting to genre-bending explorations via electronics, Allison is always searching for new ground. Philips holds a BFA in Jazz Performance from the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York City and an MM in Jazz Performance from the Conservatorium van Amsterdam in The Netherlands. Philips was the 2016 recipient of the Hal Leonard Collegiate Scholarship. She has recently been awarded a New York Foundation of The Arts “City Artist Corp” grant. She has studied under several trumpet luminaries including Laurie Frink, Ingrid Jensen, Chris Jaudes, Tatum Greenblatt, Joe Magnarelli, Jimmy Owens, Ruud Breuls and Jan Oosthof. Between teaching and performing throughout Europe and North America, Allison spends her time commuting on her bicycle in Brooklyn and eating at B&H Dairy in the East Village.
Native South Korean bassist Jeong Lim Yang performed extensively in New York City since 2011 as a sideman with great figures in the scene such as Jason Palmer, Oscar Noriega, and Kenny Wollesen. Her debut album as a leader and composer titled Déjà Vu (Fresh Sound 2017) won NPR’s ‘The Best Debut Album of the Year’. Yang released the experimental Brooklyn-based collective band “Mute” (Fresh Sound 2020) and received international acclaim.
Yang’s latest record “Zodiac Suite: Reassured” (Fresh Sound 2022) is a rendition of Mary Lou Williams’s Zodiac Suite (1945), and the Zodiac Trio held their release concert at National Sawdust in Brooklyn in October 2022. Yang’s lyrical and melodic playing has been pursued and desired by many contemporary jazz and improvised musicians.
Adriel Vincent-Brown is a Trinidadian born drummer and composer. He began working professionally whilst still in elementary school, playing at church and with the local steel pan bands. Since having graduated from the New School for jazz and contemporary music he has been working as a professional musician both in the New York scene and internationally. Having appeared on mtv with rapper Trinidad James, earshot jazz festival with Giveton Gelin and Metropolis festival with Immanuel Wilkins, Adriel is already considered one of the most versatile and diverse sidemen of our time. His new project – The force showcases this stellar young musician in the role of a leader.

Concert 2 – July 25 – Key Hutchinson

Keyanna “Key” Hutchinson is a versatile guitarist, composer, and producer from Brooklyn, NY whose multivalent influences can be traced to her Caribbean lineage, her love for popular music, her conservatory training and a remarkable musical career supporting performers in the fields of R&B, jazz and other experimental genres. As an artist, she is newly embarking on channeling her knowledge of guitar and music production into a creative exploration of original compositions.

Concert 3 – August 1 – Keenyn Omari & Cleo Reed

Before genre-bending innovators Keenyn Omari & Cleo Reed take the main stage at 6:30 pm, we’ll also be hosting a special open Woodwind Jam in BKCM’s back garden at 5:30 pm, featuring Keenyn Omari and BKCM faculty member Cleave Guyton! BKCM parents and students of all ages and levels are invited to join these fantastic wind players in the garden to play through some fun tunes. Bring yourself and your instrument – we’ll have copies of music for everyone. Want to come jam? Sign up for free.

Keenyn Omari
Keenyn Omari, a multi-instrumentalist and producer born in Miami and raised in Atlanta, specializes in making the flute resonate like no other. Currently based in New York City, Keenyn’s music is dedicated to healing listeners on spiritual, mental, and physical levels. He has performed alongside notable artists such as Big Daddy Kane, Cleo Reed and Zacchae’us Paul, and he was recently featured on Jimmy Fallon.

Cleo Reed
Cleo Reed is a sound composer, performer, and multi-disciplinary artist based in Brooklyn, NY. Their debut album Root Cause was released in early 2023 with an exclusive vinyl release from Vinyl Me Please and support from Bandcamp, Pitchfork, The Wire, and OkayPlayer, amongst others. In tandem with their debut, Cleo presented a self-directed performance art piece titled “Black American Circus” as a part of BRIC’s Artist-In-Residence program. Cleo has since performed the Black American Circus at Afropunk and the Brooklyn Museum. Cleo worked with Jon Batiste,developing software instruments for his “American Symphony” at Carnegie Hall. In addition, Cleo is a recipient of the 2022 NYC Women’s Fund for Media Music and Theatre, a fellow as a part of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem’s Jazz is NOW: Curatorial Fellowship and a selected composer as a part of the International Contemporary Ensemble’s “Call For ____” Commission Program, as well as a fellow in One Beat‘s global residency tour program. Cleo is an alumni of Harlem School of The Arts and a graduate of Berklee College of Music. At 19, Cleo Reed named themselves after Cleophus, their great-grandmother and a fellow Aquarius. Whether underground or academic, experimental or popular, they express musicianship guided by their radiance, femininity and cyclical traumas.

Concert 4 – August 8 – Zacchae’us Paul

Zacchae’us Paul
Zacchae’us Paul is a young multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter of the highest caliber. His music is a kaleidoscope of styles and sounds that enriches the soul and nourishes the mind. Rooted in the vibrant city of Atlanta, GA, his inspired music delves deep into the very fabric of society, tackling pressing issues such as reparations for historical injustices and the empowering love and spirituality embodied by black women.
Like a harmonious symphony, Paul’s music weaves together the diverse threads of jazz music, seamlessly blending different styles and showcasing the captivating clash and interplay between them. It serves as a testament to the power of music created specifically for local neighborhoods and communities, a soundtrack that reverberates through the very streets it was born in.
As part of a new wave of jazz artists pushing the boundaries of the genre, Paul is making his mark on the music industry. His label debut, executive produced by NEA Jazz Master Terri Lyne Carrington and featuring guest artists like Melanie Charles, Gregorie Maret, donSMITH, Cisco Swank and Candid label mate Morgan Guerin will be out in 2024.

Paramount+Movie Nights 2024
2024-08-08 18:30 - 22:00 | Many venues
Paramount+ is home to A Mountain of Movies. This summer, watch your favorite flicks under the stars at a pop-up screening near you! We’ll bring you a mix of beloved classics and exciting new releases. Grab your friends, bring your picnic blankets, and enjoy an unforgettable movie night in the heart of Brooklyn.
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BROOKLYN MOVIES IN JUNE:
June 7th: Zoolander, McCarren Park
June 14th: Empire Records, McCarren Park
June 26th: Indiana Jones, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Prospect Park
June 28th: But I’m A Cheerleader, McCarren Park
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BROOKLYN MOVIES IN JULY:
July 3: Lara Croft, Tomb Raider, Prospect Park
July 10: School of Rock, Prospect Park
July 11: Surprise film, Coney Island
July 17: Clueless, Prospect Park
July 18: Mission Impossible, Dead Reckoning, Coney Island
July 24: Clueless, Prospect Park (Rescheduled)
July 25: Everything Everywhere All At Once, Coney Island
July 31: Indiana Jones, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Prospect Park (Rescheduled)
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BROOKLYN MOVIES IN AUGUST:
August 1: Love and Basketball, Coney Island
August 8: The Warriors, Coney Island
August 15: Past Lives, Fort Greene Park
August 22: School Daze, Fort Greene Park
August 29: Bob Marley, One Love, Fort Greene Park
September 5: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Mutant Mayhem, Fort Greene Park
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This event is free for everyone! Showtime is at sunset, but we recommend arriving early to secure a great spot. RSVP now to reserve your spot and join us for an incredible movie experience at McCarren Park Movie Nights.

Please note that RSVPing does not guarantee entry as space is limited. Make sure to arrive early to secure your spot. We can’t wait to see you there!

Movies Under the Stars: Kung Fu Panda 4 (McKinley Park)
2024-08-08 20:30 - 22:00 | McKinley Park, 7th Avenue and 75th Street, Brooklyn, NY
After three death-defying adventures defeating world-class villains with his unmatched courage and mad martial arts skills, Po, the Dragon Warrior, is called upon by destiny to…give it a rest already. More specifically, he’s tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace. That poses a couple of obvious problems. First, Po knows as much about spiritual leadership as he does about the paleo diet, and second, he needs to quickly find and train a new Dragon Warrior before he can assume his new lofty position.
Rated PG- The following movie has been rated PG. Some material may not be suitable for children. The film should be investigated further by parents before they let their younger children attend.
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Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood 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.
Movies begin at dusk. This event is FREE and open to the public. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. In the event of heavy rain or extreme weather, the screening may be canceled. The decision to cancel the event will be made prior to the screening and will be promptly posted on our website.
For more information visit nyc.gov/parks or call 311. Contact (212) 360-1430 or accessibility@parks.nyc.gov for more information regarding accessibility.
Location: Lawn Area in McKinley Park, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Registration: Registration has begun and ends on 8/8/2024. Register
If this is your first time registering for a program, please Create an Account.

Family Camping: Brooklyn (Marine Park)
2024-08-09 18:00 - 2024-08-10 08:00 | Salt Marsh Nature Center, East 33rd Street and Avenue U, Brooklyn, 11234
We camp to create lasting memories, connect with the natural world, and bond with our families. The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to welcoming your family. Families are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Wednesday July 31.

Location: Salt Marsh Nature Center in Marine Park 3301 Avenue U, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Registration begins on 7/31/2024 and ends on 8/3/2024.
Contact: (718) 421-2021

CinemaLIC (Hunters Point South Park)
2024-08-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Hunters Point South Park – North End, 1-50 50th Avenue, Queens, NY, 11101
Invite a friend. Catch a summer film outdoors at Hunters Point South Park and settle under the stars with a gorgeous view. Arrive early to claim a spot. Films start at sunset.

Saturday, June 22nd ~ Barbie >> Rained out
Saturday, July 20th ~ Wonka
Friday, August 2nd ~ Barbie >> Rained out. Originally rescheduled from 6/22 & replaced Groundhog Day
Friday, August 9th ~ Clueless
August 30th – Barbie >> rescheduled from August 2nd.
Tuesday, September 13rd ~ Aladdin
Friday, October 26th ~ The Addams Family

Top Gun: Maverick | SummerStarz Free Movies (Transmitter Park)
2024-08-09 20:00 - 22:00 | WNYC Transmitter Park, 10 Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Top Gun: Maverick was rescheduled from July 12th, after being rained out.
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After more than 30 years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. Training a detachment of graduates for a special assignment, Maverick must confront the ghosts of his past and his deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who choose to fly it.

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SummerStarz is a series of 4 free, wonderful family-friendly movies at Transmitter Park presented by Town Square, a local nonprofit organization. Come early to snag a good spot on the grass. Enjoy the gorgeous Brooklyn waterfront until the movie starts at sunset. Get your FREE TICKETS! Can’t wait!

Leave no trace. Please bring your own trash bag and take out what you bring in. And please stay safe! We thank you for your cooperation.

We will ask you to affirm that you are not COVID-19 positive or in contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 during the 5 days prior to the event.
We ask you to get a free ticket and check in at the event so that if an attendee should test positive for COVID-19 after our event, we can cooperate with contact tracing efforts.

Getting to Transmitter Park by public transportation:

SUBWAY: G-train to Greenpoint Ave stop. Walk 3 blocks west past Franklin St to Transmitter Park.
BUS: B24, B32 or B43 to Greenpoint Avenue stop. Walk 3 blocks west past Franklin St to Transmitter Park.
NY FERRY: Greenpoint stop (India St & East River waterfront). Walk 3 blocks south on West St to Greenpoint Ave. Turn right and walk 1 block to Transmitter Park.

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Movies Under the Stars: Under the Boardwalk (Sunset Park)
2024-08-09 20:30 - 22:00 | Sunset Park Central Lawn, 44th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Two crabs embark on an epic journey to get home after a storm sweeps them away. Their courage soon unites their families, paving the way for great summers to come.
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Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood 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.
Movies begin at dusk. This event is FREE and open to the public. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. In the event of heavy rain or extreme weather, the screening may be canceled. The decision to cancel the event will be made prior to the screening and will be promptly posted on our website.
For more information visit nyc.gov/parks or call 311. Contact (212) 360-1430 or accessibility@parks.nyc.gov for more information regarding accessibility.
Location: Central Lawn in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Registration: Registration has begun and ends on 8/9/2024. Register
If this is your first time registering for a program, please Create an Account.

Coney Island Friday Fireworks
2024-08-09 21:45 - 22:15 | Coney Island Boardwalk, W 12th St, Coney Island Boardwalk and W. 12th St, Brooklyn, NY
Enjoy a spectacular fireworks show that lights up the Coney Island skyline.
Every Friday night, 9:45 PM to 10:15 PM, from June 21st until August 30th.
Coney Island Boardwalk at West 12th Street

McGolrick Bird Club
2024-08-10 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.

It's My Park Day at Cooper Park
2024-08-10 09:00 - 10:00 | Cooper Park, Maspeth Avenue and Morgan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Volunteer every Saturday morning with the Friends of Cooper Park to pick up litter, weed, rake, and beautify Cooper Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!

Location: Cooper Park Tennis Courts in Cooper Park, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Location Details: We meet on Morgan behind the basketball courts, where we have our jobox.
Cost: Free
Event Organizer: Friends of Cooper Park
Contact Email: cooperparkfriends@gmail.com

Domino Park Summer Fitness Program 2024
2024-08-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Domino Park
Domino Park is offering free fitness classes every Saturday in the park! Featuring local fitness studios and professionals.
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Domino Park is offering free fitness classes every Saturday at the Flex Field! Featuring four local fitness studios and professionals, classes are free and open to all.
Schedule

June 08: Pilates with Mind over Mat
June 15: Pilates with Mind over Mat
June 22: Pilates Embody with Helen Phelan Studio
June 29: Dance Cardio with 305 Fitness
July 6: Dance Cardio with 305 Fitness
July 13: Signature Class with Good Move
July 20: Pilates Embody with Helen Phelan Studio
July 27: Signature Class with Good Move
August 03: Dance Cardio with 305 Fitness
August 10: Signature Class with Good Move
August 17: Pilates Embody with Helen Phelan Studio
August 24: Signature Class with Good Move
August 31: Dance Cardio with 305 Fitness

About our Fitness Partners
Mind over Mat
Mind over Mat sessions are built on a Pilates foundation and are designed as a full body workout with an emphasis on core strengthening, correct breathing, endurance building, increased flexibility and better alignment. Always with an obsessive focus on “proud posture”. Please bring a mat for class.
305 Fitness
305 Fitness is an addictively-fun dance cardio class that works participants head to toe. Get ready to drop it low, tone it up and shake it to their curated DJ mixes! Instructors guide participants through every move so class is always easy to follow.
Good Move
Good Move is a dance and mindful fitness studio for all movers. Good Move Signature Class gives the body and soul a boost with a seamless integration of HIIT intervals, dance cardio, core conditioning, expressive movement and stretch. No dance experience necessary!
Helen Phelan Studio
Helen Phelan Studio’s signature bodyweight mat Pilates class is equal parts rigor and restoration. Participants will leave class feeling grounded, energized and with muscles feeling a little bit like a wet noodle. No equipment necessary (except a mat!) though participants are welcome to bring ankle or wrist weights for extra intensity!

Green Guardians (MPJ Park)
2024-08-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Marsha P. Johnson State Park, 90 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11211, United States
Show some love to our park! Help us take care of our pollinator garden to help protect the biodiversity of the park!
Who: Best for ages 8 and up. All children must be accompanies by an adult.
A ll program material including gloves will be provided during this FREE event.
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:

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.

Community Science Seining (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2024-08-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn, 11201
Discover the East River’s amazing biodiversity as our trained staff, volunteers and marine biologists use a seine net to humanely catch-and-release organisms, including fish, jellyfish, crabs, and more! Learn how these organisms contribute to the estuary, what they tell us about the river’s health and how the Conservancy uses the information collected about these organisms to contribute to community science efforts across New York state. All ages are welcome at this free event! View our FAQ’s below for more information.
RSVPing is not required but recommended to receive reminders and last minute cancellation information in the event there’s inclement weather.
Check here for the registration link: https://brooklynbridgepark.org/events/category/seining/

NBPA's Garden Club
2024-08-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Many venues
#HEYNBK Want to get your hands in the dirt?
Join the Garden Club this season!

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(6/15/24) GARDEN CLUB @ Bushwick Inlet Park (Kent Ave. + N. 12th)

Date: Saturday 6/15/24 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: Bushwick Inlet Park at Kent Ave between N. 11th + N. 12th

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(6/23/24) GARDEN CLUB @ Under the K Bridge

Date: Sunday 6/23/24 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: Under the K Bridge Park. Meet in the plaza with the big mural (at Meeker and Van Dam). If you don’t know where the nursery is located, please be on time so that we can guide you there.

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(6/30/24) GARDEN CLUB @ McGolrick Park

Date: Sunday 6/30/24 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: Meet near the Pavilion in the center of McGolrick Park

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(7/13/24) GARDEN CLUB @ Bushwick Inlet Park (Kent Ave. + N. 12th)

Date: Saturday 7/13/24 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Bushwick Inlet Park at Kent Ave between N. 11th + N. 12th

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(7/21/24) GARDEN CLUB @ Under the K Bridge

Date: Sunday 7/21/24 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Under the K Bridge Park. Meet in the plaza with the big mural (at Meeker and Van Dam). If you don’t know where the nursery is located, please be on time so that we can guide you there.

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(7/28/24) GARDEN CLUB @ McGolrick Park

Date: Sunday 7/28/24 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Meet near the Pavilion in the center of McGolrick Park

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(8/10/24) GARDEN CLUB @ Bushwick Inlet Park (Kent Ave. + N. 12th)

Date: Saturday 8/10/24 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Bushwick Inlet Park at Kent Ave between N. 11th + N. 12th

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(8/18/24) GARDEN CLUB @ Under the K Bridge

Date: Sunday 8/18/24 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Under the K Bridge Park. Meet in the plaza with the big mural (at Meeker and Van Dam). If you don’t know where the nursery is located, please be on time so that we can guide you there.

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(8/25/24) GARDEN CLUB @ McGolrick Park

Date: Sunday 8/25/24 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Meet near the Pavilion in the center of McGolrick Park

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Green Team (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2024-08-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn, 11201
Green Team takes place twice a month, April-October.
Green Team volunteers support essential horticultural care in Brooklyn Bridge Park, completing tasks such as weeding, planting and mulching. This is a great opportunity to learn about gardening, enjoy nature, and make a tangible difference in the Park with a group of other volunteers.
Volunteers of all ages are welcome (under 16’s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian) and no volunteer orientation is required. No gardening experience is necessary; we provide all the instructions and tools needed for a rewarding experience!
Advance registration is required. Registration opens 2 weeks prior to the start of each month.
To register:

New volunteers, please complete this form
Registered volunteers, please log-in to your volunteer profile to schedule yourself

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

It's My Park at Seth Low Playground/Bealin Square
2024-08-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Seth Low Playground / Bealin Square, Ave. P between Stillwell Ave. and W. 12th St., Brooklyn, NY
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with My Friends Place NY, Inc. to pick up litter and clean up Seth Low Playground/Bealin Square. We look forward to beautifying the park with you!
Location: Seth Low Playground in Seth Low Playground/ Bealin Square, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Event Organizer: My Friends Place NY, Inc.
For more information, please email chihling@mfpny.org.

Help the Garden Day at Highland Park Community Garden
2024-08-10 10:00 - 13:00 | HIghland Park Community Garden, 400 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Join community gardeners at Highland Park Community Garden for their monthly Help the Garden Day event! Learn about this beautiful space and help keep it thriving. Tasks may include weeding communal beds, composting, and more. This event repeats on the 2nd Saturday of every month between 5/11/2024 and 11/9/2024.
Location: Highland Park Community Garden, 400 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free

Kayaking in Brooklyn Bridge Park
2024-08-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn, 11201
Glide along the water this summer and fall in our protected embayment with free public kayaking!
Presented in partnership with Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse, free kayaking is offered throughout the summer on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons throughSunday, September 29th, 2024. All levels are welcome including first-time kayakers — life vests and all equipment provided, as well as instruction. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present.
Advanced registration required, providing 20 minute timed slots. Free registration opens 2 weeks ahead of each date through the Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse website. View all kayaking dates here.
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Saturdays, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Sundays, 12:00 PM-2:30 PM
Wednesdays, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Thursdays, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
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All levels are welcome including first-time kayakers — life vests and all equipment provided, as well as instruction. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present.
Advanced registration required, providing 20 minute timed slots. Free registration opens 2 weeks ahead of each date through the Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse website.
Have your own boat? Launch your human-powered boats from the Pier 4 Beach.

It's My Park at Lion's Pride Playground
2024-08-10 11:00 - 14:00 | Lion’s Pride Playground, Riverdale Ave. bet. Van Sinderen Ave. and Snediker Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11207
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Lion’s Pride Community Beautification Project to beautify Lion’s Pride Playground. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!

Location: Park Entrance on Snediker Avenue in Lion’s Pride Playground Brooklyn. Directions to this location

Location Details: Snediker Ave and Van Sinderen, between Riverdale and Livonia Aves. We will be located at the entry way benches for book destribution after cleanup and weeding.

Cost: Free
