Friday, July 18
Summer Stroll: Bay Ridge’s signature Summer Stroll turns Third Avenue into an open-air festival, closing the street to traffic and opening it up for an evening of al fresco dining, live music, sidewalk shopping and family-friendly fun. Part of NYC’s Open Streets program, the stroll celebrates the neighborhood’s small businesses and vibrant community spirit.
Free. 6-10 p.m. Third Avenue from 82nd Street to Marine Avenue in Bay Ridge.
Library Book Ball: Celebrate literacy and community with an evening of live jazz, food, and drinks on the Brooklyn Children’s Museum rooftop. Enjoy performances by the Nathan Rice Quartet and bites from local favorites like Pando’s, Akara House, Chavela’s, Crabby Shack, and Wino(t). Proceeds support library programming and events.
$40. 6-8:30 p.m. Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave. in Crown Heights.
Saturday, July 19
Pitch in at Prospect Park: Show Brooklyn’s only lake a little love during Prospect Park Alliance’s Park Pitch In for Lake Appreciation Month. Volunteers will help care for the park’s 60-acre lake by removing litter and invasive plants along the shoreline, while learning more about the important role this natural resource plays in the park’s ecosystem. Tools and supplies — including grabbers, nets, and bags — will be provided.
Free. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Prospect Park, Parkside and Ocean avenues entrance.
Love Saves The Day: As part of Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Big Summer Get Down series, this free, all-ages outdoor dance party celebrates the legacy of David Mancuso and his iconic Loft parties. DJs Douglas Sherman and Edowa Shimizu will curate a joyful, audiophile-quality soundtrack on the waterfront.
Free. 3-9 p.m. Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 6 Liberty Lawn, 334 Furman St.
Sunday, July 20
Drums of Freedom: Discover the history of the 1706 enslaved revolt in New Utrecht through music and storytelling with Prospect Park Alliance. Learn how enslaved Africans used coded drum beats to communicate, organize, and resist oppression, and explore the lasting impact of these acts of resilience.
Free with RSVP. 2-5 p.m. Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park, Flatbush Avenue and Empire Boulevard entrance.
Postpartum Yoga at Domino Park: Bring your baby for this gentle outdoor yoga class designed to help new parents rebuild strength and ease tension. Open to all parents with pre-crawling infants.
Free with RSVP. 10-11 a.m. Domino Park, 15 River St. in Williamsburg.
Things to do around New York City:
- In Manhattan
- In Queens
- In The Bronx
- In the Hamptons
