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This Month's Events

Tuesday, June 18

Celebrate Brooklyn! 2013 June 5 – August 10 Celebrate Brooklyn!, presented by BRIC Arts | Media | Bklyn in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance, is New York’s longest-running free, summer-long outdoor performing arts festival. All performances take place at the Bandshell.

Wednesday, June 19

Greenmarket at Bartel-Pritchard Circle Wednesdays, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., May 1 – November 27 Fresh produce and so much more!

Wednesday Corps Wednesdays, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.

Thursday, June 20

Thursday Corps Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.

Ride the Carousel Thursdays – Sundays, April 4 – November 11, time varies  Take a ride on the Park's beautiful 101 year-old Carousel.

Blooming Naturalists June 6 – August 30, 2 – 3 p.m.  The Park is a nature wonderland. Come discover all its joys.

Nature on the Go! Thursdays & Fridays, June 6 – August 30, 3 – 4 p.m.  Come have fun in nature!

Animal Encounter Thursdays & Fridays, June 6 – August 30, 4 p.m.  Curious as to how “Snappy” the turtle got her name? Want to watch the snake gobble up a mouse? Join one our trained staff in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.

Celebrate Brooklyn! 2013 June 5 – August 10 Celebrate Brooklyn!, presented by BRIC Arts | Media | Bklyn in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance, is New York’s longest-running free, summer-long outdoor performing arts festival. All performances take place at the Bandshell.

Friday, June 21

Shape Up NYC: Pilates Fridays, 12 – 1 p.m. Come to the Park for free pilates classes. Shaping Up has never been this easy!

Ride the Carousel Thursdays – Sundays, April 4 – November 11, time varies  Take a ride on the Park's beautiful 101 year-old Carousel.

Blooming Naturalists June 6 – August 30, 2 – 3 p.m.  The Park is a nature wonderland. Come discover all its joys.

Nature on the Go! Thursdays & Fridays, June 6 – August 30, 3 – 4 p.m.  Come have fun in nature!

Animal Encounter Thursdays & Fridays, June 6 – August 30, 4 p.m.  Curious as to how “Snappy” the turtle got her name? Want to watch the snake gobble up a mouse? Join one our trained staff in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.

Celebrate Brooklyn! 2013 June 5 – August 10 Celebrate Brooklyn!, presented by BRIC Arts | Media | Bklyn in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance, is New York’s longest-running free, summer-long outdoor performing arts festival. All performances take place at the Bandshell.

Saturday, June 22

Greenmarket at Grand Army Plaza Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Year-round Fresh produce and so much more, all year long! See what farm fresh is all about.

Weekend Woodland Corps Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join a team of volunteers committed to the ongoing restoration of the Park’s woodlands.

Introduction to Birdwatching Saturdays, April 6 – June 29, 12 p.m. Explore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.

Pop-Up Audubon Saturdays & Sundays, April 6 – October 27, 12 – 5 p.m. / November – December, 12 – 4 p.m. “Pop-Up Audubon” is a new interactive activity through the Audubon Center that allows you to directly engage with nature through outdoor learning adventures.

Ride the Carousel Thursdays – Sundays, April 4 – November 11, time varies  Take a ride on the Park's beautiful 101 year-old Carousel.

Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – August 31, 1 – 4:30 p.m. (tours every half-hour) Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.

WILD for Prospect Park Shoreline Clean Up Saturday, June 22, 2 – 4 p.m.  Join members of WILD for Prospect Park to clear the banks of the watercourse of harmful debris.

History in Your Hands: Flax to Linen Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – 30, 2 – 4 p.m.  Come check on our flax crop and try out the tools used to process flax fibers into linen cloth.

Tropfest New York Saturday, June 22, 3 – 11 p.m. Tropfest New York will feature music, food, art installations, and, of course, a lineup of great short films that will be screened and judged LIVE by an esteemed panel of industry and celebrity judges.

Sunday, June 23

Weekend Volunteer Corps Select Saturdays & Sundays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Join a team of volunteers committed to the ongoing care of the Park.

Pop-Up Audubon Saturdays & Sundays, April 6 – October 27, 12 – 5 p.m. / November – December, 12 – 4 p.m. “Pop-Up Audubon” is a new interactive activity through the Audubon Center that allows you to directly engage with nature through outdoor learning adventures.

Ride the Carousel Thursdays – Sundays, April 4 – November 11, time varies  Take a ride on the Park's beautiful 101 year-old Carousel.

Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – August 31, 1 – 4:30 p.m. (tours every half-hour) Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.

History in Your Hands: Flax to Linen Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – 30, 2 – 4 p.m.  Come check on our flax crop and try out the tools used to process flax fibers into linen cloth.

Monday, June 24

East Side Revival Corps Mondays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Volunteers meet every week for cleaning and greening on the Park's east side.

Tuesday, June 25

New York Classical Theatre's "The Seagull" June 25 – 30, 7 p.m.  Come enjoy The New York Classical Theatre’s production of “The Seagull”

Wednesday, June 26

Greenmarket at Bartel-Pritchard Circle Wednesdays, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., May 1 – November 27 Fresh produce and so much more!

Wednesday Corps Wednesdays, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.

New York Classical Theatre's "The Seagull" June 25 – 30, 7 p.m.  Come enjoy The New York Classical Theatre’s production of “The Seagull”

Thursday, June 27

Thursday Corps Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.

Ride the Carousel Thursdays – Sundays, April 4 – November 11, time varies  Take a ride on the Park's beautiful 101 year-old Carousel.

Blooming Naturalists June 6 – August 30, 2 – 3 p.m.  The Park is a nature wonderland. Come discover all its joys.

Nature on the Go! Thursdays & Fridays, June 6 – August 30, 3 – 4 p.m.  Come have fun in nature!

Animal Encounter Thursdays & Fridays, June 6 – August 30, 4 p.m.  Curious as to how “Snappy” the turtle got her name? Want to watch the snake gobble up a mouse? Join one our trained staff in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.

New York Classical Theatre's "The Seagull" June 25 – 30, 7 p.m.  Come enjoy The New York Classical Theatre’s production of “The Seagull”

Celebrate Brooklyn! 2013 June 5 – August 10 Celebrate Brooklyn!, presented by BRIC Arts | Media | Bklyn in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance, is New York’s longest-running free, summer-long outdoor performing arts festival. All performances take place at the Bandshell.

Friday, June 28

Shape Up NYC: Pilates Fridays, 12 – 1 p.m. Come to the Park for free pilates classes. Shaping Up has never been this easy!

Ride the Carousel Thursdays – Sundays, April 4 – November 11, time varies  Take a ride on the Park's beautiful 101 year-old Carousel.

Blooming Naturalists June 6 – August 30, 2 – 3 p.m.  The Park is a nature wonderland. Come discover all its joys.

Nature on the Go! Thursdays & Fridays, June 6 – August 30, 3 – 4 p.m.  Come have fun in nature!

Animal Encounter Thursdays & Fridays, June 6 – August 30, 4 p.m.  Curious as to how “Snappy” the turtle got her name? Want to watch the snake gobble up a mouse? Join one our trained staff in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.

New York Classical Theatre's "The Seagull" June 25 – 30, 7 p.m.  Come enjoy The New York Classical Theatre’s production of “The Seagull”

Celebrate Brooklyn! 2013 June 5 – August 10 Celebrate Brooklyn!, presented by BRIC Arts | Media | Bklyn in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance, is New York’s longest-running free, summer-long outdoor performing arts festival. All performances take place at the Bandshell.

Saturday, June 29

Greenmarket at Grand Army Plaza Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Year-round Fresh produce and so much more, all year long! See what farm fresh is all about.

Weekend Woodland Corps Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join a team of volunteers committed to the ongoing restoration of the Park’s woodlands.

Pop-Up Audubon Saturdays & Sundays, April 6 – October 27, 12 – 5 p.m. / November – December, 12 – 4 p.m. “Pop-Up Audubon” is a new interactive activity through the Audubon Center that allows you to directly engage with nature through outdoor learning adventures.

Introduction to Birdwatching Saturdays, April 6 – June 29, 12 p.m. Explore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.

Ride the Carousel Thursdays – Sundays, April 4 – November 11, time varies  Take a ride on the Park's beautiful 101 year-old Carousel.

Archery Saturday, June 29, 10 a.m.  THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Discover Archery for yourself and learn to hit your mark!

Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – August 31, 1 – 4:30 p.m. (tours every half-hour) Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.

History in Your Hands: Flax to Linen Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – 30, 2 – 4 p.m.  Come check on our flax crop and try out the tools used to process flax fibers into linen cloth.

Celebrate Brooklyn! 2013 June 5 – August 10 Celebrate Brooklyn!, presented by BRIC Arts | Media | Bklyn in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance, is New York’s longest-running free, summer-long outdoor performing arts festival. All performances take place at the Bandshell.

New York Classical Theatre's "The Seagull" June 25 – 30, 7 p.m.  Come enjoy The New York Classical Theatre’s production of “The Seagull”

Sunday, June 30

Ride the Carousel Thursdays – Sundays, April 4 – November 11, time varies  Take a ride on the Park's beautiful 101 year-old Carousel.

Pop-Up Audubon Saturdays & Sundays, April 6 – October 27, 12 – 5 p.m. / November – December, 12 – 4 p.m. “Pop-Up Audubon” is a new interactive activity through the Audubon Center that allows you to directly engage with nature through outdoor learning adventures.

Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – August 31, 1 – 4:30 p.m. (tours every half-hour) Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.

History in Your Hands: Flax to Linen Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – 30, 2 – 4 p.m.  Come check on our flax crop and try out the tools used to process flax fibers into linen cloth.

New York Classical Theatre's "The Seagull" June 25 – 30, 7 p.m.  Come enjoy The New York Classical Theatre’s production of “The Seagull”

Monday, July 1

East Side Revival Corps Mondays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Volunteers meet every week for cleaning and greening on the Park's east side.

Wednesday, July 3

Greenmarket at Bartel-Pritchard Circle Wednesdays, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., May 1 – November 27 Fresh produce and so much more!

Wednesday Corps Wednesdays, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.

Thursday, July 4

Celebrate July 4th in Prospect Park! Thursday, July 4, times vary Come to the best spot in Brooklyn to celebrate Independence Day!

Declare Independence Thursday, July 4, 1 – 4 p.m.  Celebrate the anniversary of the United States’ independence at Lefferts.

Friday, July 5

Shape Up NYC: Pilates Fridays, 12 – 1 p.m. Come to the Park for free pilates classes. Shaping Up has never been this easy!

Ride the Carousel Thursdays – Sundays, April 4 – November 11, time varies  Take a ride on the Park's beautiful 101 year-old Carousel.

Blooming Naturalists June 6 – August 30, 2 – 3 p.m.  The Park is a nature wonderland. Come discover all its joys.

Nature on the Go! Thursdays & Fridays, June 6 – August 30, 3 – 4 p.m.  Come have fun in nature!

Saturday, July 6

Greenmarket at Grand Army Plaza Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Year-round Fresh produce and so much more, all year long! See what farm fresh is all about.

Weekend Volunteer Corps Select Saturdays & Sundays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Join a team of volunteers committed to the ongoing care of the Park.

Weekend Woodland Corps Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join a team of volunteers committed to the ongoing restoration of the Park’s woodlands.

Pop-Up Audubon Saturdays & Sundays, April 6 – October 27, 12 – 5 p.m. / November – December, 12 – 4 p.m. “Pop-Up Audubon” is a new interactive activity through the Audubon Center that allows you to directly engage with nature through outdoor learning adventures.

Ride the Carousel Thursdays – Sundays, April 4 – November 11, time varies  Take a ride on the Park's beautiful 101 year-old Carousel.

Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – August 31, 1 – 4:30 p.m. (tours every half-hour) Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.

Ezra Jack Keats Story Hour Saturdays in July and August, 2 – 3 p.m.  Listen to Brooklyn native Ezra Jack Keats' stories for children.

History in Your Hands:Pulling Weeds on the Farm Saturdays, July 6 – 29, 2 – 4 p.m.  Visitors of all ages can come and help Lefferts staff take care of the potato farm plot, medicinal and herb gardens, and berry patches by pulling weeds and helping to water.

Celebrate Brooklyn! 2013 June 5 – August 10 Celebrate Brooklyn!, presented by BRIC Arts | Media | Bklyn in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance, is New York’s longest-running free, summer-long outdoor performing arts festival. All performances take place at the Bandshell.

Sunday, July 7

Food Truck Rally First & Third Sundays, April 7 – October, 20, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Come taste the delights of NYC's food trucks.

Ride the Carousel Thursdays – Sundays, April 4 – November 11, time varies  Take a ride on the Park's beautiful 101 year-old Carousel.

Pop-Up Audubon Saturdays & Sundays, April 6 – October 27, 12 – 5 p.m. / November – December, 12 – 4 p.m. “Pop-Up Audubon” is a new interactive activity through the Audubon Center that allows you to directly engage with nature through outdoor learning adventures.

Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – August 31, 1 – 4:30 p.m. (tours every half-hour) Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.

History in Your Hands: Storytelling with Tammy Hall Sundays, July 7 – 30, 2 – 4 p.m.  Storyteller Tammy Hall brings the age-old art of storytelling to Prospect Park.

Monday, July 8

East Side Revival Corps Mondays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Volunteers meet every week for cleaning and greening on the Park's east side.

Wednesday, July 10

Greenmarket at Bartel-Pritchard Circle Wednesdays, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., May 1 – November 27 Fresh produce and so much more!

Wednesday Corps Wednesdays, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.

New York Philharmonic Wednesday, July 10, 8 p.m.  Enjoy an amazing performance by the New York Philharmonic at the Long Meadow Ballfields.

Thursday, July 11

Thursday Corps Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.

Ride the Carousel Thursdays – Sundays, April 4 – November 11, time varies  Take a ride on the Park's beautiful 101 year-old Carousel.

Blooming Naturalists June 6 – August 30, 2 – 3 p.m.  The Park is a nature wonderland. Come discover all its joys.

Nature on the Go! Thursdays & Fridays, June 6 – August 30, 3 – 4 p.m.  Come have fun in nature!

Animal Encounter Thursdays & Fridays, June 6 – August 30, 4 p.m.  Curious as to how “Snappy” the turtle got her name? Want to watch the snake gobble up a mouse? Join one our trained staff in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.

Celebrate Brooklyn! 2013 June 5 – August 10 Celebrate Brooklyn!, presented by BRIC Arts | Media | Bklyn in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance, is New York’s longest-running free, summer-long outdoor performing arts festival. All performances take place at the Bandshell.

Friday, July 12

Shape Up NYC: Pilates Fridays, 12 – 1 p.m. Come to the Park for free pilates classes. Shaping Up has never been this easy!

Ride the Carousel Thursdays – Sundays, April 4 – November 11, time varies  Take a ride on the Park's beautiful 101 year-old Carousel.

Blooming Naturalists June 6 – August 30, 2 – 3 p.m.  The Park is a nature wonderland. Come discover all its joys.

Nature on the Go! Thursdays & Fridays, June 6 – August 30, 3 – 4 p.m.  Come have fun in nature!

Animal Encounter Thursdays & Fridays, June 6 – August 30, 4 p.m.  Curious as to how “Snappy” the turtle got her name? Want to watch the snake gobble up a mouse? Join one our trained staff in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.

Celebrate Brooklyn! 2013 June 5 – August 10 Celebrate Brooklyn!, presented by BRIC Arts | Media | Bklyn in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance, is New York’s longest-running free, summer-long outdoor performing arts festival. All performances take place at the Bandshell.

Saturday, July 13

Coffee Bark First Saturday of every month except holidays, 7 – 9 a.m. Bring your canines to the Park for treats and great company.

Greenmarket at Grand Army Plaza Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Year-round Fresh produce and so much more, all year long! See what farm fresh is all about.

Weekend Woodland Corps Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join a team of volunteers committed to the ongoing restoration of the Park’s woodlands.

Pop-Up Audubon Saturdays & Sundays, April 6 – October 27, 12 – 5 p.m. / November – December, 12 – 4 p.m. “Pop-Up Audubon” is a new interactive activity through the Audubon Center that allows you to directly engage with nature through outdoor learning adventures.

Ride the Carousel Thursdays – Sundays, April 4 – November 11, time varies  Take a ride on the Park's beautiful 101 year-old Carousel.

Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – August 31, 1 – 4:30 p.m. (tours every half-hour) Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.

History in Your Hands:Pulling Weeds on the Farm Saturdays, July 6 – 29, 2 – 4 p.m.  Visitors of all ages can come and help Lefferts staff take care of the potato farm plot, medicinal and herb gardens, and berry patches by pulling weeds and helping to water.

Ezra Jack Keats Story Hour Saturdays in July and August, 2 – 3 p.m.  Listen to Brooklyn native Ezra Jack Keats' stories for children.

Celebrate Brooklyn! 2013 June 5 – August 10 Celebrate Brooklyn!, presented by BRIC Arts | Media | Bklyn in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance, is New York’s longest-running free, summer-long outdoor performing arts festival. All performances take place at the Bandshell.

Sunday, July 14

Weekend Volunteer Corps Select Saturdays & Sundays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Join a team of volunteers committed to the ongoing care of the Park.

Pop-Up Audubon Saturdays & Sundays, April 6 – October 27, 12 – 5 p.m. / November – December, 12 – 4 p.m. “Pop-Up Audubon” is a new interactive activity through the Audubon Center that allows you to directly engage with nature through outdoor learning adventures.

Ride the Carousel Thursdays – Sundays, April 4 – November 11, time varies  Take a ride on the Park's beautiful 101 year-old Carousel.

Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – August 31, 1 – 4:30 p.m. (tours every half-hour) Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.

History in Your Hands: Storytelling with Tammy Hall Sundays, July 7 – 30, 2 – 4 p.m.  Storyteller Tammy Hall brings the age-old art of storytelling to Prospect Park.

Monday, July 15

East Side Revival Corps Mondays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Volunteers meet every week for cleaning and greening on the Park's east side.

Wednesday, July 17

Greenmarket at Bartel-Pritchard Circle Wednesdays, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., May 1 – November 27 Fresh produce and so much more!

Wednesday Corps Wednesdays, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.

Thursday, July 18

Thursday Corps Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.

Ride the Carousel Thursdays – Sundays, April 4 – November 11, time varies  Take a ride on the Park's beautiful 101 year-old Carousel.

Blooming Naturalists June 6 – August 30, 2 – 3 p.m.  The Park is a nature wonderland. Come discover all its joys.

Nature on the Go! Thursdays & Fridays, June 6 – August 30, 3 – 4 p.m.  Come have fun in nature!

Animal Encounter Thursdays & Fridays, June 6 – August 30, 4 p.m.  Curious as to how “Snappy” the turtle got her name? Want to watch the snake gobble up a mouse? Join one our trained staff in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.

The Prospect Park Alliance's Night Out at the Ballpark Thurs, July 18, 7 p.m. Nothing says summer like a night out at the ballpark in Coney Island – so come with your family and friends to see the Brooklyn Cyclones take on the Mahoning Valley Scrappers at MCU Park.

Celebrate Brooklyn! 2013 June 5 – August 10 Celebrate Brooklyn!, presented by BRIC Arts | Media | Bklyn in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance, is New York’s longest-running free, summer-long outdoor performing arts festival. All performances take place at the Bandshell.

Friday, July 19

Shape Up NYC: Pilates Fridays, 12 – 1 p.m. Come to the Park for free pilates classes. Shaping Up has never been this easy!

Ride the Carousel Thursdays – Sundays, April 4 – November 11, time varies  Take a ride on the Park's beautiful 101 year-old Carousel.

Blooming Naturalists June 6 – August 30, 2 – 3 p.m.  The Park is a nature wonderland. Come discover all its joys.

Nature on the Go! Thursdays & Fridays, June 6 – August 30, 3 – 4 p.m.  Come have fun in nature!

Animal Encounter Thursdays & Fridays, June 6 – August 30, 4 p.m.  Curious as to how “Snappy” the turtle got her name? Want to watch the snake gobble up a mouse? Join one our trained staff in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.

Celebrate Brooklyn! 2013 June 5 – August 10 Celebrate Brooklyn!, presented by BRIC Arts | Media | Bklyn in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance, is New York’s longest-running free, summer-long outdoor performing arts festival. All performances take place at the Bandshell.