Friday, September 25

This weekend features the Brooklyn Book Festival as a primary draw, with both its children's day and flagship events taking place in Downtown Brooklyn. Complementing the literary focus are several notable music performances ranging from indie rock to experimental electronic acts. Additionally, a selection of large-scale community festivals and family-oriented events are scheduled across different neighborhoods.

• Brooklyn Book Festival - Flagship Festival Day & Literary Marketplace

  Sun 10am · Downtown Brooklyn (Borough Hall Plaza & surrounding venues) · Downtown Brooklyn

  The Brooklyn Book Festival's flagship day provides extensive literary programming and a marketplace in Downtown Brooklyn.

• Brooklyn Book Festival Children’s Day

  Sat 10am · Brooklyn Borough Hall · Downtown Brooklyn

  Families can attend the Brooklyn Book Festival Children’s Day at Brooklyn Borough Hall for dedicated youth literary events.

• Bikini Kill

  Fri 8pm · Brooklyn Steel · East Williamsburg

  Bikini Kill performs at Brooklyn Steel, offering an opportunity to see the influential punk band.

• OUTLINE: Flying Lotus, ∈Y∋, Olof Dreijer, Black Dice, + more

  Sat 6:30pm · Knockdown Center · Maspeth

  OUTLINE at Knockdown Center features a lineup including Flying Lotus and Olof Dreijer, showcasing experimental electronic music.

• Phoebe Bridgers — The Lost Tour

  Fri 7:30pm · Barclays Center · Prospect Heights

  Phoebe Bridgers brings The Lost Tour to Barclays Center for a mainstream indie rock performance.

• Atlantic Antic / Playtopia (Museum on Wheels)

  Sun 12pm · Atlantic Avenue

  The Atlantic Antic offers a large-scale street festival experience with various vendors and activities along Atlantic Avenue.

• Fiesta on the Hudson with Ballet Hispánico's BH2

  Sun 2:30pm · Wave Hill · Hudson Hill

  Ballet Hispánico’s BH2 performs at Wave Hill, presenting dance in a scenic outdoor setting.

• Bronx Classical Kids Fair 2026

  Sun 12pm · University of Mount Saint Vincent · North Riverdale

  The Bronx Classical Kids Fair provides free, community-oriented classical music exposure for children at the University of Mount Saint Vincent.