Tot Time! (MPJ State Park)
2026-04-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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
2026-04-16 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.

Garden Workshop, Grades 2-5 (Greenpoint Library)
2026-04-16 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

Library Lab (Brooklyn Libraries)
2026-04-16 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 : 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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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

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

Sewing Class Workshops (Williamsburgh Library)
2026-04-16 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

Scouts BSA Troop 26 Weekly Meeting
2026-04-16 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/

CBH Talk | Eric W. Sanderson on Brooklyn’s Lost and Future Waterfront
2026-04-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Center for Brooklyn History, 128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, NY
In honor of Earth Day, join renowned landscape ecologist Eric W. Sanderson for a visual journey to pre-1609 Brooklyn with its landscape shaped by water, wetlands, and rich ecological systems, followed by an exploration of the inspiring efforts to reclaim and reimagine Brooklyn’s waterfront today.
Presented in partnership with Brooklyn Greenway Initiative and the NYC Greenways Coalition, and moderated by The City’s climate reporter Samantha Maldonado, Sanderson will draw on new research and visual renderings from his forthcoming book Before New York, a five-borough sequel to his groundbreaking Mannahatta.
Focusing on four key Brooklyn sites—Wallabout Bay, Coney Island, Sunset Park, and Red Hook – Sanderson will shine a spotlight on how the pre-colonial shoreline functioned, and what that history can teach us now. He and Maldonado will explore how critical gaps in Brooklyn’s waterfront greenway, all vulnerable coastal areas, might be transformed through nature-based solutions. His research, much of it sourced from the collections of the Center for Brooklyn History and the Brooklyn Historical Society, offers a powerful framework for understanding how the borough’s ecological past can inform more resilient and imaginative waterfront planning today.
The program will also spotlight the Brooklyn Greenway Initiative’s advocacy to complete the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway and its 2016 transformation of the Naval Cemetery Landscape in the Brooklyn Navy Yard into a thriving natural area, pollinator meadow, and public green space. Now nearly a decade old, this project stands as a compelling model for reclaiming underused urban land and restoring ecological function along the greenway. BGI Executive Director Hunter Armstrong will make a brief introduction about the organization’s on-going work.

Sensory Garden Hour (Greenpoint Library)
2026-04-17 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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Cub Scouts Lucky Pack 7 Weekly Meeting
2026-04-17 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/

McGolrick Park Earth Day 2026
2026-04-18 08:00 - 12:00 | Msgr.McGolrick Park
Celebrate our beloved park with the McGolrick Park Neighborhood Alliance at our Earth Day Festival, April 18th 7:30–9AM ~ Forest Bathing + meditation with Bea (limited spots – register at link in bio!) 8AM–12PM ~ Stop by the McGolrick Park Neighborhood Alliance table, say hi, and see what we’ve been up to 9AM–12PM ~ Art Club with Sebastian 9–10:30AM ~ Bird walk with the Bird Club 9–11:30AM ~ Book swap—take one, leave one 9:30–10:30AM ~ Kids recyclable crafts with ARTUDIO 10AM–12PM ~ April park cleanup Tree giveaway + arborist walk 11–11:30AM ~ Story time with Greenpoint Library+ meet folks from Council Member Lincoln Restler’s office & DOT’s Office of Livable StreetsCome through, bring a friend, and see you in the park!

McGolrick Bird Club
2026-04-18 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.

Brooklyn Street Tree Care
2026-04-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Multiple Locations
Help care for local street trees! Volunteers will learn how to aerate, cultivate, mulch, and identify street trees. They will also learn about the important roles street trees play in New York City. Volunteers should dress in clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes. Face masks may be worn at your discretion. Space is limited and registration is required. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a chaperone. This event has been funded in part by NYC Service.
Please visit the NYC Parks website links to register. To sign up a group of 10 or more volunteers please reach out to stewardship@parks.nyc.gov.
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2026 Current & Future Months
* Friday, July 24, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ~ Wingate In-Person Care Captain Training (Hamilton Metz Field)
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2026 Past Months
* Saturday, February 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ~ Bushwick Street Tree Care with Super Stewards
* Saturday, February 28, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ~ Marine Park Super Steward: Pathkeeper Training
* Saturday, February 28, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.~ Greenpoint Street Tree Care with Super Stewards.
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* Saturday, March 7, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ~ Canarsie Street Tree Care with Super Stewards
* Saturday, March 28, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ~ Berriman Playground Street Tree Care
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* Saturday, April 18, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ~ Bedford Stuyvesant Street Tree Care with Super Stewards
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* Saturday, May 2, 2026, 1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. ~ The Value of Street Trees at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park)

* Friday, May 8, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ~ Crown Heights Street Tree Care with Super Stewards
* Saturday, May 16, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ~ Bushwick Street Tree Care with Super Stewards
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* Saturday, June 6, 2026 , 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ~ Prospect Lefferts Garden Street Tree Care with Super Stewards
* Friday, June 19, 2026 , 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ~ Bed-Stuy Street Tree Care with Rooting Together

It's My Park in Brooklyn (April 2026)
2026-04-18 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-19 09:30 - 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

Intro to Birdwatching Walks (Prospect Park)
2026-04-18 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.

Volunteer Workdays in Community Gardens (Apr-2026)
2026-04-18 10:00 - 15:30, 2026-04-19 10:00 - 17:00 | 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

Garden Tours and Volunteer Day: 3 Sister Gardens in Bed-Stuy!
2026-04-18 11:00 - 13:00
T&T Block Association Garden, Vernon and Throop Community Garden, and Tranquility Farm are 3 sister gardens on the same block in Bed-Stuy! The gardens are creating space for those who are curious and willing to dig in. Join us for a tour of the 3 gardens and a hands-on volunteer session! No prior experience necessary – beginners are welcome! GreenThumb will provide supplies and facilitation.
This is a great opportunity to support a dynamic community space while learning about urban agriculture, composting, and chickens in the gardens! Please wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and bring water and snacks. Note: Some tasks may involve lifting heavy materials and extended periods of bending, squatting, and moving.
Meeting Location: We will be starting at 11:00am Sharp at T&T Community Garden, 200 Vernon Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206
For information about group volunteering, please contact Volunteer Program Coordinator, Olivia Navarro at Olivia.Navarro@parks.nyc.gov

Ranger Games (St. John's Park)
2026-04-18 13:00 - 14:00 | St. John’s Park, Troy Avenue and Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY
Spend an afternoon of fun with the Urban Park Rangers playing and learning new and exciting nature themed team-building games and activities.

Location: Playground in St. John’s Park, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Contact Number: (718) 421-2021

Bargemusic Concerts at Brooklyn Bridge Park
2026-04-18 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/

Coastal Cleanup (MPJ Park)
2026-04-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Marsha P. Johnson State Park, 90 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11211, United States
Help clean the beach by cleaning up litter along the shoreline!
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*NOTE: This program will involve volunteer trash pick-up at the park! We will review safety and provide all the necessary tools. Let’s keep plastic out of our ecosystem!
Who: Best for ages 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: The blue Park House building connected to the public restrooms.
Marsha P. Johnson State Park
90 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
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.

Maker Girls: Presented by Extreme Kids and Crew
2026-04-18 15:00 - 16:30 | Multiple Locations
Maker Girls builds on every girl’s creativity, community, adventure, and leadership. Through projects, play, and games, we’ll build confidence, explore the arts and science, and create a community of friends. Maker Girls is designed for neurodiverse femme-identifying youth ages 7-13, though everyone is welcome to join. Make friends, have fun, and build confidence!
If you have questions or would like to register, email inclusiveservicesevents@bklynlibrary.org or call (929) 549-0814.
This is an accessible event. Please do not wear perfume, cologne, or other scented products while using the space.
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2026 Current and Future Months

Sat, Jul 18, 3:00pm to 4:30pm, East Flatbush Library
Sat. Aug 1, 3:00pm to 4:30pm, East Flatbush Library
Sat. Aug 8, 3:00pm to 4:30pm, East Flatbush Library
Sat. Aug 15, 3:00pm to 4:30pm, East Flatbush Library
Sat. Aug 22, 3:00pm to 4:30pm, East Flatbush Library
Sat. Aug 29, 3:00pm to 4:30pm, East Flatbush Library

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2026 Past Months

Thu, Jan 15, 3:30pm to 5:00pm, Rugby, Meeting Room
Thu, Jan 22, 3:30pm to 5:00pm, Rugby, Meeting Room
Thu, Jan 29, 3:30pm to 5:00pm, Rugby, Meeting Room

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Thu, Feb 5, 3:30pm to 5:00pm, Rugby, Meeting Room
Thu, Feb 12, 3:30pm to 5:00pm, Rugby, Meeting Room
Sat, Feb 14, 3:00pm to 4:30pm, East Flatbush Library
Thu, Feb 26, 3:30pm to 5:00pm, Rugby, Meeting Room
Sat, Feb 28, 3:00pm to 4:30pm, East Flatbush Library

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Thu, Mar 5, 3:30pm to 5:00pm, Rugby, Meeting Room
Sat, Mar 7, 3:00pm to 4:30pm, East Flatbush Library
Thu, Mar 12, 3:30pm to 5:00pm, Rugby, Meeting Room
Sat, Mar 14, 3:00pm to 4:30pm, East Flatbush Library
Sat, Mar 19, 3:30pm to 5:00pm, Rugby, Meeting Room
Sat, Mar 21, 3:00pm to 4:30pm, East Flatbush Library

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Sat, Apr 18, 3:00pm to 4:30pm, East Flatbush Library
Sat, Apr 25, 3:00pm to 4:30pm, East Flatbush Library

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2025 Past Months

Thu, Dec 4, 3:30pm to 5:00pm, Rugby, Meeting Room
Sat, Dec 6, 3:00pm to 4:30pm, East Flatbush Library
Thu, Dec 11, 3:30pm to 5:00pm, Rugby, Meeting Room
Sat, Dec 13, 3:00pm to 4:30pm, East Flatbush Library
Thu, Dec 18, 3:30pm to 5:00pm, Rugby, Meeting Room

Climate Café
2026-04-18 15:00 - 17:00 | 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

Outdoor Sketchbooking (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2026-04-19 10:00 - 11:30 | 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 meeting at Pier 3 Central Lawn and concentrating on spring trees, sketching their shapes before they leaf out completely.
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.
Accessibility note: This workshop will take place on Pier 3, mostly on flat, grass-covered ground, but there are some paved areas. The closest bathrooms are on Pier 2 or at the Boathouse above the Pier 4 beach. Please reach out to education@bbp.nyc for any accessibility needs or questions.

Spotlight on Insects with Jocelyn Blanco Perez (Transmitter Park)
2026-04-19 10:00 - 12:00 | WNYC Transmitter Park, 10 Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
In honor of Earth Day please join us on Sunday 4/19/26 for an on-site talk with a Spotlight on Insects! Presenter Jocelyn Blanco Perez will lead us through the park highlighting insect species and where to look for them as we discover the world of insects and their important role in the environment.
What to Expect: A leisure pace to observe nature, with the opportunity to take notes in your journal along with time for quick sketches. Pathways are wheelchair accessible.
Where to Meet: Just inside the Greenpoint Ave entrance at the Friends Welcome Table.
Sign-up here
Registering helps us prepare for our free programming events.

NBPA's Garden Club
2026-04-19 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
2026-04-19 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

Berry Earth Day
2026-04-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Veneski Walk, Berry Street and N 9th Street
🌎 Join an Earth Day celebration! Sunday, April 19th (10am-4pm) on Adam Veneski Walk (Berry St between North 7th-8th) with kids games, local artists, community groups, and lots of space to sit and relax.
We’ve applied to make this block a permanent plaza with plans for it to be car-free every weekend starting this summer. If you’re curious what that might feel like, this is a good chance to check it out 👀
Pull up, bring a friend 💚 All are welcome!

Spring Blooming Hike (Prospect Park)
2026-04-19 11:00 - 12:30 | Prospect Park Picnic House, 40 West Drive, Brooklyn, NY, 11215
Spring has sprung. Flowers and trees are in full bloom this season. Learn some ways to identify these spring beauties and the important roles they play in our ecosystem.

Location: Picnic House in Prospect Park West Drive and Fifth Street, Brooklyn. Directions to this location

Cost: Free

Event Organizer: NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

Contact Number: (646) 398-1479

Storytime with Katie Yamasaki: Ripples (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2026-04-19 11:00 - 12:30 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pebble Beach, Brooklyn, 11201
Join for an Earth Day inspired celebration by Books Are Magic, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and author-illustrator Katie Yamasaki. Katie will read from her newest picture book, Ripples! The reading will be followed by a book signing and an opportunity to take part in a family friendly gardening project, led by Brooklyn Bridge Park staff, to help care for the Park’s green spaces.
Celebrated artist Katie Yamasaki’s newest picture book, Ripples, is a nuanced, lyrical celebration of our connections to each other and the environment. With electric, eye–catching illustrations, Ripples reminds us of the value of care and the ways we can perform it—for each other, and for the world around us.
Click here to visit the Books Are Magic website for full details and to RSVP.
RSVP is highly encouraged but not required. Walk-ins will be accepted until the event reaches capacity.
