Live at the Archway
August 18 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until September 1, 2022
The Archway Under the Manhattan Bridge
50 Adams Street
Brookyln, NY
Suggested Ages: All, Adult Friendly
The Archway under the Manhattan Bridge in DUMBO comes alive with music, dance and art from diverse local artists. Groove to a range of genres and create collaborative art pieces with DUMBO-based artists. Themes change weekly.
Dine al fresco with the many excellent take-out food options.
Open Hours at Environmental Education Center
Get to know Brooklyn Bridge Park with monthly educational themes, a 250 gallon aquarium filled with critters from the East River, a 10’ scale model of Brooklyn Bridge Park, crafts, a reading corner, and much more.
Drop-in hours three afternoons a week offer the opportunity for self-led investigation with guidance by expert educators to…
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Youth Basketball Clinics
Join Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy for 2-hr basketball clinics led by KING Hoops, NYC’s premier youth basketball organization. Learn basketball basics as head coaches lead participants through drills and games.
Recommended for ages 7-17. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday through August 30.
Advanced online registration and waivers required, although…
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The Puppet Cycle: Small World Stories
Artist-created puppets bring to life two original short plays and a musical number. Jen Silverman’s Frown Town looks at the upside of feeling down, and Dipika Guha’s Elephantasia features a pachyderm who dreams of flight.
Performed on a solar powered movable stage—a specially adapted cargo bike—that will tour selected locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn. From…
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Movies With A View
Watch classic films on a big screen backed by a gorgeous harbor view. Kid-friendly options include Jurassic Park (August 4) and The Mitchells vs. the Machines (August 18).
Lawn doors open at 6pm and the movie begins at sundown (around 8:30pm). Smorgasburg, featuring a selection of NYC’s favorite food vendors, provides tasty treats and drinks…
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Brooklyn Bridge Park Playgrounds
This expansive park has great attractions and a gorgeous only-in-NYC view. Explore refurbished piers, most of which host playgrounds (our favorites are at Pier 6 including giant Slide Mountain, Sandbox Village, Swing Valley and the splashy Water Lab). Play in the sand and admire tide pools at Pier 4 Beach (no swimming/wading).
Find a variety of yummy concessions throughout the park and restrooms at Piers 2,5 & 6.
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