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Greenmarket at Grand Army Plaza

Sat Jun 13 · 8am · Free

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. For a full calendar of events and a list of sellers, visit the GrowNYC website. Learn about all Nutrition Benefit Programs accepted at GrowNYC Markets.

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Risha Gorig: The Journey

Sat Jun 13 · 8am · Free

The Journey is a sculptural installation by Brooklyn-based artist Risha Gorig that takes the shape of a flock of pink birds soaring in the sky. In this sculpture, one can correlate the migratory nature of birds, the vulnerability and tribulations of embarking on a voyage, with that of human existence. Like many of the artist’s previous works, this piece is kinetic and reminiscent of mobile art.

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Nature Exploration: Pollinator Month

Sat Jun 13 · 10am · Free

Join Prospect Park Alliance for family-friendly nature fun as we explore the question, “What is a pollinator?” with park naturalists. Featured Activities: Butterfly Watch, 10 am–1 pm: Learn about butterflies you can find in your neighborhood, their life cycle, and how they help plants thrive in Brooklyn’s Backyard and beyond. Animal Encounter, 11 am–12 pm: Join Alliance naturalists to learn about the animals in our nature collection. This program starts promptly at 11 am. Nature on the Go, 12–1 pm: Join an Alliance naturalist to explore the park and learn about the nature around us.

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Dance Fitness with Shape Up NYC at the Boathouse

Sat Jun 13 · 10am · Free

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 step-touch and sing, this class is for you!

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Dance Fitness with Shape Up NYC at the Boathouse

Sat Jun 13 · 10am · Free

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 step-touch and sing, this class is for you!

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Brooklyn Pride 5K Run/Walk

Sat Jun 13 · 10am · Prices Vary

Begin your Pride celebration in Prospect Park with your fellow revelers for the annual Brooklyn Pride LGBTQIA+ 5K! And if running just isn’t your thing, check out more ways to get involved in Brooklyn Pride Week in 2025. The race is sponsored by Brooklyn Pride, in partnership with Front Runners New York, and presented by Maimonides Medical Center. Learn more and get involved.

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Nature Exploration

Sat Jun 13 · 10am · Free

Join Prospect Park Alliance Naturalists to discover why Prospect Park is an important place for over 250 species of birds. Through fun games, experiments and citizen science projects, learn why warblers are so wonderful. Featured Activities: Animal Encounter,  11–12 pm: Join Alliance Naturalists to learn about the animals in our collection.  Bird Walk Encounter, 12–1 pm: Did you know 25 types of warblers stop by Prospect Park in Spring? Learn how to identify these cute and colorful birds on a walk around the Boathouse.

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Park Pitch In: Green and Go

Sat Jun 13 · 11am · Free

Help Prospect Park Alliance keep our park green and vibrant! Explore the park while tackling litter and helping with other greening opportunities. Supplies can be checked out at various locations around the park and include all necessary tools for your volunteer experience. Appropriate for groups, supervised youth ages 9-13, teens and adults. Locations vary by date. Appropriate for groups, supervised youth ages 9-13, teens and adults.  Register as an Individual or Register as a Group Questions? Contact the Alliance Volunteer Services team at volunteers@prospectpark.org or 929-888-6826.

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Park Pitch In: Invasive Species Week

Sat Jun 13 · 11am · Free, Registration Required

Volunteer with Prospect Park Alliance to fight against the spread of invasive plant species, make room for native plants and support the Alliance’s work to sustain our park ecosystem! Each year, Invasive Species Awareness Week educates New Yorkers about how to do their part to safeguard our environment. 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.

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Carousel Rides

Sat Jun 13 · 12pm · $4.00 per ride

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 Supporter level or above and enjoy unlimited free rides!

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Pop Up Audubon I

Sat Jun 13 · 12pm · Free

Join us at LeFrak Center at Lakeside as we learn about Prospect Park’s watercourse by examining our underwater visitors with magnifying glasses. Featured Activities: Stay + Play, 12–3 pm: Families, children and caregivers can enjoy a range of nature fun including games, puzzles and drawing activities. Pond Water Discovery, 12–3 pm: Did you know that an entire community of living insects, plants and animals makes the Lake their home? Get a closer view with one of our park naturalists. Nature on the Go!, 3–4 pm: Join a park naturalist as we explore the Lake’s shoreline and learn about the wildlife that calls it home. Be a Park Champion by helping to remove trash.

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Pop-Up Audubon II

Sat Jun 13 · 12pm

Join Prospect Park Alliance naturalists to learn about the plants and animals that live in the park’s lake, streams and waterfalls by examining our underwater wildlife with magnifying glasses. Featured Activities: Stay + Play, 12–3 pm: Families, children and caregivers can enjoy a range of nature fun including games, puzzles and drawing activities. Fish Print, 12–3 pm: Create beautiful, nature-inspired art prints using artificial fish in this hands-on activity. Nature on the Go, 3–4 pm: Join a park naturalist as we explore the park’s watercourse and learn about the wildlife that calls it home. Be a Park Champion by helping to remove trash.

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Exhibit: The Shirley Chisholm Way: Brooklyn's Blueprint for Change

Sat Jun 13 · 12pm · Free

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 portraits of Chisholm by artist Al Johnson and rarely seen photographs and memorabilia from the Congresswoman’s campaigns, curated by Barbara Bullard, Creative Producer and President of SCCI. These materials offer inspirational insights into how Brooklyn’s beloved daughter broke down gender and racial barriers to become the first Black woman to serve in Congress. This exhibit provides visitors with a space to reflect on Chisholm’s legacy as Prospect Park Alliance welcomes the installation of a new monument in her honor at the Parkside and Ocean Avenue entrance in 2027. The exhibit, curated by Barbara Bullard, Cultural Producer and President of the Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute, is part of Prospect Park Alliance’s ReImagine Lefferts initiative, which is transforming the museum to explore the legacies of resistance and resilience of the Indigenous people of Lenapehoking, whose unceded ancestral lands the park and house rests upon, and Africans who were enslaved by the Lefferts family. The Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute (SCCI) has been at the forefront of art, culture, and justice and economic sustainability since 1977, with the official permission and participation of Congresswoman Chisholm herself in its inception and development. Its purpose is to preserve the legacy of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm through the initiatives cultivated during her public service career with 21st century activism and innovation. SCCI is aligned with grassroots groups and frontline communities through creating substantive community-based partnership and collaboration along with strategic interoperative relationships with leaders of governmental, and mainstream organizations.

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Lefferts Historic House Open Hours

Sat Jun 13 · 12pm

Visit the Lefferts Historic House for family friendly outdoor and indoor exhibits, activities, workshops, and special programs that explore the legacies of resistance and resilience of the Indigenous peoples of Lenapehoking, whose unceded lands the park and house rests upon, and the Africans enslaved by the Lefferts family. View the first ever ReImagine Lefferts Artist in Residence, Adama Delphine Fawundu’s site-specific work, Ancestral Whispers featuring 25 fabric banners that transform the house’s Flatbush Avenue facade, inspired by and honoring the heroism of the 25 Africans enslaved by the Lefferts family, informed by Prospect Park Alliance’s research into the lives of Africans enslaved by the Lefferts family. Learn more about Prospect Park Alliance’s ReImagine Lefferts initiative.

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FAMILY DAY: Antibalas + KidsRead with Katie Yamasaki + DJ Marc Bars

Sat Jun 13 · 3pm · BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! · Free

BRIC partners with The Center for Fiction and Brooklyn Conservatory of Music for an eclectic afternoon of family fun, culture, and music headlined by Brooklyn Afrobeat band Antibalas.

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Risha Gorig: The Journey

Sun Jun 14 · 8am

The Journey is a sculptural installation by Brooklyn-based artist Risha Gorig that takes the shape of a flock of pink birds soaring in the sky. In this sculpture, one can correlate the migratory nature of birds, the vulnerability and tribulations of embarking on a voyage, with that of human existence. Like many of the artist’s previous works, this piece is kinetic and reminiscent of mobile art.

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Sunday Greenmarket at Bartel-Pritchard Square

Sun Jun 14 · 9am · Free

Nestled inside Prospect Park’s tree-shaded southwest corner, this much-loved market is where South Slope and Windsor Terrace residents stock up on locally grown staples. The offerings range from a selection of vegetables, fruits, baked goods, plants and flowers to fresh-caught fish and organic baked goods. For a full calendar of events and a list of sellers, visit the GrowNYC website. Learn about all Nutrition Benefit Programs accepted at GrowNYC Markets

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Nature Exploration

Sun Jun 14 · 10am · Free

Join Prospect Park Alliance Naturalists to discover why Prospect Park is an important place for over 250 species of birds. Through fun games, experiments and citizen science projects, learn why warblers are so wonderful. Featured Activities: Animal Encounter,  11–12 pm: Join Alliance Naturalists to learn about the animals in our collection.  Bird Walk Encounter, 12–1 pm: Did you know 25 types of warblers stop by Prospect Park in Spring? Learn how to identify these cute and colorful birds on a walk around the Boathouse.

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The Good+ Daddy Summer Stroll

Sun Jun 14 · 10am · Free

Join Good+ Foundation and Prospect Park Alliance for a heartwarming and joyful free event designed to honor the bond between fathers and their children. for our 2nd Annual Daddy Summer Stroll: a family-focused event celebrating fathers and caregivers through music, hands-on activities, and time together outdoors. The Stroll reflects a core part of Good+’s work—championing a father-inclusive approach to strengthening families through experiences that are joyful, dignified, and grounded in community, and the Alliance’s mission to engage communities through nature in the park. Appropriate for families with children of all ages. Register:

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Park Pitch In: Green and Go

Sun Jun 14 · 11am · Free

Help Prospect Park Alliance keep our park green and vibrant! Explore the park while tackling litter and helping with other greening opportunities. Supplies can be checked out at various locations around the park and include all necessary tools for your volunteer experience. Appropriate for groups, supervised youth ages 9-13, teens and adults. Locations vary by date. Appropriate for groups, supervised youth ages 9-13, teens and adults.  Register as an Individual or Register as a Group Questions? Contact the Alliance Volunteer Services team at volunteers@prospectpark.org or 929-888-6826.

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Smorgasburg

Sun Jun 14 · 11am

Smorgasburg, presented in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance, is considered the “Woodstock of Eating.” The celebrated open-air food fair is back in Prospect Park for the 2026 season! Over 60 local businesses will gather on Breeze Hill, near the Lincoln Road entrance, to offer a range of food and drink every Sunday from April 5–October 25.

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Pop Up Audubon I

Sun Jun 14 · 12pm · Free

Join us at LeFrak Center at Lakeside as we learn about Prospect Park’s watercourse by examining our underwater visitors with magnifying glasses. Featured Activities: Stay + Play, 12–3 pm: Families, children and caregivers can enjoy a range of nature fun including games, puzzles and drawing activities. Pond Water Discovery, 12–3 pm: Did you know that an entire community of living insects, plants and animals makes the Lake their home? Get a closer view with one of our park naturalists. Nature on the Go!, 3–4 pm: Join a park naturalist as we explore the Lake’s shoreline and learn about the wildlife that calls it home. Be a Park Champion by helping to remove trash.

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Carousel Rides

Sun Jun 14 · 12pm · $4.00 per ride

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 Supporter level or above and enjoy unlimited free rides!

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Lefferts Historic House Open Hours

Sun Jun 14 · 12pm · Free

Visit the Lefferts Historic House for family friendly outdoor and indoor exhibits, activities, workshops, and special programs that explore the legacies of resistance and resilience of the Indigenous peoples of Lenapehoking, whose unceded lands the park and house rests upon, and the Africans enslaved by the Lefferts family. View the first ever ReImagine Lefferts Artist in Residence, Adama Delphine Fawundu’s site-specific work, Ancestral Whispers featuring 25 fabric banners that transform the house’s Flatbush Avenue facade, inspired by and honoring the heroism of the 25 Africans enslaved by the Lefferts family, informed by Prospect Park Alliance’s research into the lives of Africans enslaved by the Lefferts family. Learn more about Prospect Park Alliance’s ReImagine Lefferts initiative.

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One Love Fest

Sun Jun 14 · 12pm · Prospect Park Boathouse · Free admission

One Love Fest is back for year 5, and I AM CARIBBEING and Prospect Park Alliance are bringing the best of Caribbean culture to the Boathouse in Prospect Park. RSVP Today: Get ready for live music that’ll keep you moving, dance workshops and performances that are full of flavor. You’ll find Caribbean vendors, makers, and some of the best island food in Brooklyn! It’s fun for all, so come along and let’s vibe together! Come through & celebrate Caribbean vibes like never before.

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Exhibit: The Shirley Chisholm Way: Brooklyn's Blueprint for Change

Sun Jun 14 · 12pm

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 portraits of Chisholm by artist Al Johnson and rarely seen photographs and memorabilia from the Congresswoman’s campaigns, curated by Barbara Bullard, Creative Producer and President of SCCI. These materials offer inspirational insights into how Brooklyn’s beloved daughter broke down gender and racial barriers to become the first Black woman to serve in Congress. This exhibit provides visitors with a space to reflect on Chisholm’s legacy as Prospect Park Alliance welcomes the installation of a new monument in her honor at the Parkside and Ocean Avenue entrance in 2027. The exhibit, curated by Barbara Bullard, Cultural Producer and President of the Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute, is part of Prospect Park Alliance’s ReImagine Lefferts initiative, which is transforming the museum to explore the legacies of resistance and resilience of the Indigenous people of Lenapehoking, whose unceded ancestral lands the park and house rests upon, and Africans who were enslaved by the Lefferts family. The Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute (SCCI) has been at the forefront of art, culture, and justice and economic sustainability since 1977, with the official permission and participation of Congresswoman Chisholm herself in its inception and development. Its purpose is to preserve the legacy of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm through the initiatives cultivated during her public service career with 21st century activism and innovation. SCCI is aligned with grassroots groups and frontline communities through creating substantive community-based partnership and collaboration along with strategic interoperative relationships with leaders of governmental, and mainstream organizations.

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