Parks & Open Space

Children’s Corner, $3 per ride, $13 for a book of 5 tickets, Free with Prospect Park Alliance Family Supporter membership or higher. Enjoy a ride on Prospect Park’s beloved 1912 […]

Join Molière in the Park, in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance, for a free production of Molière’s most subversive masterpiece, Don Juan. Following the infamous seducer over a single day […]

At what other market can you do all your food shopping, sample local wine and explore Brooklyn’s favorite park? Established in 1989, the Grand Army Plaza greenmarket is the flagship Brooklyn market. EBT/Food Stamps and WIC & Senior FMNP coupons accepted year-round. Learn More For a full calendar of events and a list of sellers, […]

Join Prospect Park Alliance and Shape-up NYC for a fun-filled dance fitness zumba class at the Boathouse! Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system. All levels are welcomed and encouraged. Whether you want to learn some new choreography or need a space to […]

Whether you’re new to birding or looking to build your skills, this introductory outing is a great way to explore Prospect Park and learn about the birds that visit throughout the year. Join a member of the Brooklyn Bird Club to learn birding basics and search for the dozens of species found in the park […]

Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs on Saturdays and Sundays at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation. Leaf Art, 10 am–12 pm: Let’s have fun exploring the unique features of trees and their uniquely shaped leaves. Let your creativity flourish as you craft art inspired by […]

Children’s Corner, $3 per ride, $13 for a book of 5 tickets, Free with Prospect Park Alliance Family Supporter membership or higher. Enjoy a ride on Prospect Park’s beloved 1912 Carousel. Open Thursdays – Sundays and Holidays, this treasured historic attraction features magnificent carved horses, lions, giraffes and deer. Join the Alliance at the Family […]

Have you ever wondered what lives beneath your feet on the forest floor? Join Prospect Park Alliance naturalists to explore the hidden world of leaf litter. Through hands-on observation, you’ll uncover insects, decomposers, and other small creatures that play a big role in keeping the ecosystem healthy. Also enjoy: Stay + Play, 12–3 pm: Families, […]

Celebrate Autumn in Prospect Park by supporting migratory birds! Join Prospect Park Alliance Naturalists to design your own colorful autumn leaf window cling. These fun, decorative clings help prevent bird-window collisions by making glass more visible to migrating birds. All materials provided — family-friendly and free to participate! Also enjoy: Stay + Play, 12–3 pm: […]

Join Prospect Park Alliance for the annual International Coastal Cleanup! Held every September, volunteers will remove debris from beaches and waterways while identifying and documenting the types of debris they find. Appropriate for groups, teens and adults. Register as an Individual or Register as a Group Register online or call (929) 888-6826 for more information.

Join Prospect Park Alliance and Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute (SCCI) for a new exhibit that explores how Brooklyn’s beloved daughter broke down gender and racial barriers to fight for her community, becoming the first Black woman elected to Congress. The exhibit is organized around seven life lessons drawn from Chisholm’s tenacious career. It features stunning […]

Liz Phair is coming to BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival, with Sleater-Kinney! Liz Phair is a trailblazing singer-songwriter, Liz Phair rose to fame with her 1993 debut, Exile in Guyville, a feminist landmark that redefined indie rock with its raw honesty. Over a career spanning three decades, she has sold over five million records, received two […]