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Thursday July 17, 2025

Invisible Strings Front

10 am – 5 pm

“Invisible Strings”, a group exhibition featuring six gallery- represented artists.

Free

Philadelphia

The Cocktail Collection

11 am – 4 pm

Bakery Takeover at Poppy’s with Owen Han & The Cocktail Collection

Poppy’s Brooklyn Heights; 48 Henry Street

Free Kayaking

5 – 7 pm

Free Kayaking

Ages: All
Family
Free
Sports

Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 4 BeachBrooklyn

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6 – 10:30 pm

Pluto TV Movies With A View at Brooklyn Bridge Park

Film
Free

Pier 1, Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn Bridge ParkBrooklyn

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6 – 9 pm

Live at the Archway: Kaleta and Super Yamba Band | Cara Lee Sparry

Free
Music

DUMBO ArchwayBrooklyn

Skylight Open SummerFest

7 – 10 pm

The Billie Holiday Theatre Presents Skylight Open

The Billie Holiday TheatreBrooklyn

Friday July 18

Various

Nature Exploration: Lake Appreciation

Ages: All
Environment
Family
Free

Prospect Park Audubon CenterBrooklyn

Invisible Strings Front

10 am – 5 pm

“Invisible Strings”, a group exhibition featuring six gallery- represented artists.

Free

Philadelphia

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5 – 8 pm

July Beer Garden

Japan Village CourtyardBrooklyn

July Kween Poster

7 – 9 pm

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Comedy
Free

Pete’s Candy StoreBrooklyn

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7:30 – 9:30 pm

Ocean Beach Chamber of Commerce Summer Movie Series

Free

Ocean Beqch – Fire Island

9:45 pm

Friday Night Fireworks

Ages: All
Family
Free
Outdoors

Luna ParkBrooklyn

Saturday July 19

Various

Nature Exploration: Lake Appreciation

Ages: All
Environment
Family
Free

Prospect Park Audubon CenterBrooklyn

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8 am – 3 pm

Maria Hernandez Farmers Market

Maria Hernandez ParkBrooklyn

Invisible Strings Front

10 am – 5 pm

“Invisible Strings”, a group exhibition featuring six gallery- represented artists.

Free

Philadelphia

Free Kayaking

10 am – 4 pm

Free Kayaking

Ages: All
Family
Free
Sports

Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 4 BeachBrooklyn

RSK picture

11 am – noon

Ready, Set, Kindergarten! at the Sheepshead Bay Library

Ages: 5 – 8
Family
Free

Brooklyn Public Library Sheepshead BayBrooklyn

11 am – 3 pm

Farmhouse Family Day: Creative Critters

Ages: 3 – 8
Craft & DIY
Family
Free

Wyckoff House MuseumBrooklyn

Noon – 6 pm

Brooklyn Pop-Up x Red Hook Summer Market

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Noon – 6 pm

Brooklyn Pop-Up x Red Hook Summer Market

Ages: All
Art
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Family

Dikeman Hook StudioBrooklyn

Geoffrey and Toys `R` Launch the Geoffrey Mobile at the Herald Square Macy`s

Noon – 2 pm

Toys“R”Us Play Day

Ages: All
Attractions
Family
Free

Macy’s at Kings PlazaBrooklyn

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1 – 6 pm

The Art is Pulsing with Energy at BWAC This Summer

Art
Free

BWAC Brooklyn Waterfront Artists CoalitionBrooklyn

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2 – 5 pm

Daiya’s Dairy-Free Lifeguards

McCarren ParkBrooklyn

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2 – 5 pm

Daiya’s Dairy-Free Lifeguards

Fort Greene ParkBrooklyn

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3 – 9 pm

Love Saves the Day Tribute to David Mancuso

Free

Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 6 Liberty LawnBrooklyn

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4 – 6 pm

Community Science Fishing

Ages: All
Family
Free

Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 5Brooklyn

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5 – 8 pm

Opening Reception for “Herencia Viviente: Living Inheritance”

Art
Free

Transmitter GalleryBrooklyn

Child’s Play art

6:30 – 8:30 pm

Free screening of CHILD’S PLAY in Brooklyn!

Film
Free

Pine Box Rock ShopBrooklyn

Sunday July 20

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Various

Waterfront Walks

Ages: All
Family
Free
Tours

Brooklyn Bridge ParkBrooklyn

Free Kayaking

Noon – 3:30 pm

Free Kayaking

Ages: All
Family
Free
Sports

Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 4 BeachBrooklyn

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1 – 6 pm

The Art is Pulsing with Energy at BWAC This Summer

Art
Free

BWAC Brooklyn Waterfront Artists CoalitionBrooklyn

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2 – 5 pm

Daiya’s Dairy-Free Lifeguards

McCarren ParkBrooklyn

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