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There's always something going on at Prospect Park!  There are amazing events in every season, like the annual Fishing Contest and the Halloween Haunted Walk & Carnival.

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This Month's Events

Friday, July 3
 
Come to Prospect Park for July 4th Weekend!
July 3-5, 2009
Come to the best spot in Brooklyn to celebrate Independence Day!
  4th of July, Prospect Park
 
Saturday, July 4
 
Come to Prospect Park for July 4th Weekend!
July 3-5, 2009
Come to the best spot in Brooklyn to celebrate Independence Day!
  4th of July, Prospect Park
 
Daydream
Saturdays at 11 a.m.: July 4, 11, 18, 25
Sundays at 2 p.m.: July 5, 12, 19, 26

KidsFree PLG Arts performs this short version of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the Imagination Playground for kids of all ages.
  Daydream
 
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
FreeExplore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
  Introduction to Birdwatching
 
Eagle as Icon
Saturday, July 4, 2009 12 - 5 p.m.
Sunday, July 5, 2009 12 - 5 p.m.

 Known as a symbol of strength, courage, and pride, the eagle is one of our country’s most recognizable icons.
  Eagle as Icon
 
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
FreeMake amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
  Nature Crafts
 
Declare Independence
Saturday, July 4, 2009 1 - 4 p.m.
KidsFreeCelebrate the 233rd anniversary of the United States’ independence at Lefferts.
  Declare Independence
 
Science Power Hour
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
FreeJoin a naturalist for cool and fun science activities.
  Science Power Hour
 
Ezra Jack Keats Story Hour
Every Saturday in July & August, 2 p.m.
KidsFree Enjoy amazing stories on summer Saturdays at the Imagination Playground.
  Ezra Jack Keats Story Hour
 
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
FreeDiscover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
  Discover Tour
 
Sunday, July 5
 
Come to Prospect Park for July 4th Weekend!
July 3-5, 2009
Come to the best spot in Brooklyn to celebrate Independence Day!
  4th of July, Prospect Park
 
Early Bird Walk: Taking Wing
Sunday, July 5, 8 a.m.
FreeMeet the amazing local birds raising families in Prospect Park on this expert-guided walk. Start your Sunday morning surrounded by nature!
  Early Bird Walk
 
Eagle as Icon
Saturday, July 4, 2009 12 - 5 p.m.
Sunday, July 5, 2009 12 - 5 p.m.

 Known as a symbol of strength, courage, and pride, the eagle is one of our country’s most recognizable icons.
  Eagle as Icon
 
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
FreeMake amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
  Nature Crafts
 
Freedom Strut
Sunday, July 5, 1 - 4 p.m.
KidsFreeCelebrate the anniversary of emancipation in New York State at Lefferts.
  Freedom Strut
 
Science Power Hour
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
FreeJoin a naturalist for cool and fun science activities.
  Science Power Hour
 
Daydream
Saturdays at 11 a.m.: July 4, 11, 18, 25
Sundays at 2 p.m.: July 5, 12, 19, 26

KidsFree PLG Arts performs this short version of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the Imagination Playground for kids of all ages.
  Daydream
 
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
FreeDiscover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
  Discover Tour
 
Monday, July 6
 
East Side Revival Corps
Every Monday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Volunteers meet every week for cleaning and greening on the Park's east side.
 
 
Wednesday, July 8
 
GAP Corps
Every Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Volunteer at the magnificent Grand Army Plaza!                                                  
 
 
Wednesday Corps
Every Wednesday, 2009 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.
 
 
Volunteer Corps Information Session
Wednesday, July 8, 4 p.m.
Volunteers keep the Park green. Explore the dozens of ways that you can help every day.
  Volunteer Information Session
 
Thursday, July 9
 
Thursday Corps
Every Thursday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.
 
 
Twilight Tour
Summer Thursdays, 2009 6:30 p.m.
Go on an urban safari! Twilight Tours begin with a wine-and-cheese reception and continue with an exploration of the Park's Lullwater and Lake - all during summer's most beautiful hours.
  Twilight Tours
 
Celebrate Brooklyn! Presents STREB: Invisible Forces
Thursday, July 9, 2009 8 p.m.
The Village Voice recently said of the company: “Streb’s unique movement art—kin to sport, circus, physics experiment, and hard labor—has reached a peak of theatricality and dare-all virtuosity.”
  Freddie McGregor
 
Friday, July 10
 
Celebrate Brooklyn! Presents Los Amigos Invisibles
Friday, July 10, 2009 7:30 p.m.
A featured performance as part of the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC), this double bill brings together two great South American acts.
  Brazilian Girls
 
Saturday, July 11
 
Coffee Bark
First Saturday of every Month, 7 - 9 a.m. During holiday weekends, held on the second Saturday of the month.
 Brooklyn dog owners: bring your canine companions to this wonderful morning gathering In Prospect Park.
  Bark, The Herald Angels Sing...
 
Weekend Volunteers Corps
Saturday, July 11, & Saturday, August 8, 2009 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Weekend Volunteer Corps is a great way to meet other people who love Prospect Park. Help care for Brooklyn's favorite Park and make it your own!
  Weekend VIPP Corps
 
Weekend Woodlands Corps
Every Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a team of volunteers committed to the ongoing restoration of the Park’s woodlands.
  Weekend Woodlands Volunteers
 
Daydream
Saturdays at 11 a.m.: July 4, 11, 18, 25
Sundays at 2 p.m.: July 5, 12, 19, 26

KidsFree PLG Arts performs this short version of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the Imagination Playground for kids of all ages.
  Daydream
 
Wild Arts Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, July 11 - 12, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Attention all art lovers: Be there when local artists invade the Zoo!
  Wild Arts Weekend
 
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
FreeExplore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
  Introduction to Birdwatching
 
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
FreeMake amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
  Nature Crafts
 
Science Power Hour
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
FreeJoin a naturalist for cool and fun science activities.
  Science Power Hour
 
Ezra Jack Keats Story Hour
Every Saturday in July & August, 2 p.m.
KidsFree Enjoy amazing stories on summer Saturdays at the Imagination Playground.
  Ezra Jack Keats Story Hour
 
Volunteer Corps Information Session
Saturday, July 11, 2009 2 p.m.
Volunteers keep the Park green. Explore the dozens of ways that you can help every day.
  Volunteer Information Session
 
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday and Sunday 2:30 - 3:30 through June. July & August, Saturday 2:30 -3:30; Sunday 3:30-4:30
KidsFree  Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts and games just like they did in 19th Century Brooklyn.
  Early American Crafts
 
Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours
Tours every Saturday and Sunday. In June from 1:30 - 4:30; July & August, 1:30 - 5:30
Free  Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
  Lefferts House
 
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
FreeDiscover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
  Discover Tour
 
Celebrate Brooklyn! Presents A Very Special Show with They Might Be Giants
Saturday, July 11, 2009 4 p.m.
“The ultimate fan- and now family-friendly rock act.”
  Beth Orton
 
Sunday, July 12
 
Wild Arts Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, July 11 - 12, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Attention all art lovers: Be there when local artists invade the Zoo!
  Wild Arts Weekend
 
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
FreeMake amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
  Nature Crafts
 
Science Power Hour
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
FreeJoin a naturalist for cool and fun science activities.
  Science Power Hour
 
Daydream
Saturdays at 11 a.m.: July 4, 11, 18, 25
Sundays at 2 p.m.: July 5, 12, 19, 26

KidsFree PLG Arts performs this short version of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the Imagination Playground for kids of all ages.
  Daydream
 
Summer Songs and Stories
Every Sunday in July and August, 2 & 3 p.m.
KidsFreeSettle under the big tree at Lefferts Historic House and remember why the art of telling stories never gets old.
  Summer Songs and Stories
 
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday and Sunday 2:30 - 3:30 through June. July & August, Saturday 2:30 -3:30; Sunday 3:30-4:30
KidsFree  Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts and games just like they did in 19th Century Brooklyn.
  Early American Crafts
 
Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours
Tours every Saturday and Sunday. In June from 1:30 - 4:30; July & August, 1:30 - 5:30
Free  Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
  Lefferts House
 
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
FreeDiscover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
  Discover Tour
 
Monday, July 13
 
East Side Revival Corps
Every Monday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Volunteers meet every week for cleaning and greening on the Park's east side.
 
 
Wednesday, July 15
 
GAP Corps
Every Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Volunteer at the magnificent Grand Army Plaza!                                                  
 
 
Macy's Fishing Contest
July 15 - 19, 2009 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
 Join a great Brooklyn tradition: Prospect Park's annual fishing contest!
  Fishing Contest
 
Wednesday Corps
Every Wednesday, 2009 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.
 
 
New York Philharmonic
July 15, 2009 8 p.m.
Enjoy an amazing performance by the New York Philharmonic at the Long Meadow Ballfields.
  New York Philharmonic
 
Thursday, July 16
 
Thursday Corps
Every Thursday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.
 
 
Macy's Fishing Contest
July 15 - 19, 2009 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
 Join a great Brooklyn tradition: Prospect Park's annual fishing contest!
  Fishing Contest
 
Celebrate Brooklyn! Presents Kronos Quartet
Thursday, July 16, 2009 7:30 p.m.
Their repertoire runs the gamut from Bartók to Charles Mingus to Jimi Hendrix, and their collaborators have been as diverse as Philip Glass, Asha Bhosle, and Nine Inch Nails.
  Jerry Douglas
 
Friday, July 17
 
Macy's Fishing Contest
July 15 - 19, 2009 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
 Join a great Brooklyn tradition: Prospect Park's annual fishing contest!
  Fishing Contest
 
Celebrate Brooklyn! Presents The Robert Cray Band
Friday, July 17, 2009 7:30 p.m.
According to Rolling Stone, the five-time Grammy-winning Stratocaster legend Robert Cray makes “soul-infused blues [that] has become the bridge between traditional and contemporary.”
  Deerhoof
 
Saturday, July 18
 
Macy's Fishing Contest
July 15 - 19, 2009 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
 Join a great Brooklyn tradition: Prospect Park's annual fishing contest!
  Fishing Contest
 
Weekend Woodlands Corps
Every Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a team of volunteers committed to the ongoing restoration of the Park’s woodlands.
  Weekend Woodlands Volunteers
 
Daydream
Saturdays at 11 a.m.: July 4, 11, 18, 25
Sundays at 2 p.m.: July 5, 12, 19, 26

KidsFree PLG Arts performs this short version of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the Imagination Playground for kids of all ages.
  Daydream
 
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
FreeExplore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
  Introduction to Birdwatching
 
Arab-American Heritage Festival
Sunday, July 18, 1 - 6 p.m.
Bring the whole family out for a fun & educational summer afternoon of music, dance, and food.
 
Science Power Hour
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
FreeJoin a naturalist for cool and fun science activities.
  Science Power Hour
 
Ezra Jack Keats Story Hour
Every Saturday in July & August, 2 p.m.
KidsFree Enjoy amazing stories on summer Saturdays at the Imagination Playground.
  Ezra Jack Keats Story Hour
 
Celebrate Brooklyn! Presents African Festival
Saturday, July 18, 2009 2 - 9 p.m.
Celebrate Brooklyn!’s annual all-day festival of music, food and crafts features a lineup of music selected to keep dancers moving into the night.
  Karsh Kale
 
Fish of Our Waters
July 18 & 19, 2:30 p.m.
KidsFreeTake a break from the fishing contest: learn about Brooklyn's most famous fish at Lefferts.
  Fish of Our Waters
 
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
FreeDiscover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
  Discover Tour
 
Sunday, July 19
 
Macy's Fishing Contest
July 15 - 19, 2009 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
 Join a great Brooklyn tradition: Prospect Park's annual fishing contest!
  Fishing Contest
 
Weekend Volunteers Corps
Sunday, July 19, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Weekend VIPP is a great way to meet other people who love Prospect Park. Help care for Brooklyn's favorite Park and make it your own!
  Weekend VIPP Corps
 
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
FreeMake amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
  Nature Crafts
 
Science Power Hour
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
FreeJoin a naturalist for cool and fun science activities.
  Science Power Hour
 
Daydream
Saturdays at 11 a.m.: July 4, 11, 18, 25
Sundays at 2 p.m.: July 5, 12, 19, 26

KidsFree PLG Arts performs this short version of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the Imagination Playground for kids of all ages.
  Daydream
 
Summer Songs and Stories
Every Sunday in July and August, 2 & 3 p.m.
KidsFreeSettle under the big tree at Lefferts Historic House and remember why the art of telling stories never gets old.
  Summer Songs and Stories
 
Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours
Tours every Saturday and Sunday. In June from 1:30 - 4:30; July & August, 1:30 - 5:30
Free  Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
  Lefferts House
 
Fish of Our Waters
July 18 & 19, 2:30 p.m.
KidsFreeTake a break from the fishing contest: learn about Brooklyn's most famous fish at Lefferts.
  Fish of Our Waters
 
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
FreeDiscover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
  Discover Tour
 
Monday, July 20
 
East Side Revival Corps
Every Monday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Volunteers meet every week for cleaning and greening on the Park's east side.
 
 
Tuesday, July 21
 
Celebrate Brooklyn! Benefit Concerts Presents Jackson Browne
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 5:30 p.m.
Come listen to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriter Hall of Fame legend, Jackson Browne.
  Ailey II
 
Wednesday, July 22
 
GAP Corps
Every Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Volunteer at the magnificent Grand Army Plaza!                                                  
 
 
Wednesday Corps
Every Wednesday, 2009 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.
 
 
Volunteer Corps Information Session
Wednesday, July 22, 6:30 p.m.
Volunteers keep the Park green. Explore the dozens of ways that you can help every day.
  Volunteer Information Session
 
Thursday, July 23
 
Thursday Corps
Every Thursday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.
 
 
Summer Soiree
Thursday, July 23, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Hot Diggity Dance Hall! A Prospect Park Junior Committee party in support of Prospect Park.
  Summer Soiree
 
Celebrate Brooklyn! Presents Stephen Petronio Company
Thursday, July 23, 2009 8 p.m.
The New York Times has lauded Stephen Petronio as “one of the few contemporary dancer makers who have created an instantly recognizable style.”
  Golem
 
Friday, July 24
 
Celebrate Brooklyn! Presents Buckwheat Zydeco
Friday, July 24, 2009 7:30 p.m.
The swamp boogie accordion master Buckwheat Zydeco and his band “spit out the kind of crackling music that's been missing since the heyday of Stax Records,” says The Wall Street Journal
  Brave New World
 
Saturday, July 25
 
Cycling Event
Saturday, July 25, 2009 6:30 a.m.
This race is Round 5 of the 2009 Cadence Cup Prospect Park Series.  Start/Finish and registration is located at Lincoln Road near the Wollman Rink parking lot.
  Cycling Event
 
Weekend Woodlands Corps
Every Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a team of volunteers committed to the ongoing restoration of the Park’s woodlands.
  Weekend Woodlands Volunteers
 
Daydream
Saturdays at 11 a.m.: July 4, 11, 18, 25
Sundays at 2 p.m.: July 5, 12, 19, 26

KidsFree PLG Arts performs this short version of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the Imagination Playground for kids of all ages.
  Daydream
 
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
FreeExplore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
  Introduction to Birdwatching
 
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
FreeMake amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
  Nature Crafts
 
Science Power Hour
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
FreeJoin a naturalist for cool and fun science activities.
  Science Power Hour
 
Ezra Jack Keats Story Hour
Every Saturday in July & August, 2 p.m.
KidsFree Enjoy amazing stories on summer Saturdays at the Imagination Playground.
  Ezra Jack Keats Story Hour
 
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday and Sunday 2:30 - 3:30 through June. July & August, Saturday 2:30 -3:30; Sunday 3:30-4:30
KidsFree  Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts and games just like they did in 19th Century Brooklyn.
  Early American Crafts
 
Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours
Tours every Saturday and Sunday. In June from 1:30 - 4:30; July & August, 1:30 - 5:30
Free  Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
  Lefferts House
 
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
FreeDiscover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
  Discover Tour
 
Celebrate Brooklyn! Presents Kailash Kher
Saturday, July 25, 2009 7:30 p.m.
The South Asian superstar, Kailash Kher is joined on this bill by Electro Morocco.
  Philip Glass
 
Sunday, July 26
 
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
FreeMake amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
  Nature Crafts
 
Science Power Hour
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
FreeJoin a naturalist for cool and fun science activities.
  Science Power Hour
 
Daydream
Saturdays at 11 a.m.: July 4, 11, 18, 25
Sundays at 2 p.m.: July 5, 12, 19, 26

KidsFree PLG Arts performs this short version of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the Imagination Playground for kids of all ages.
  Daydream
 
Summer Songs and Stories
Every Sunday in July and August, 2 & 3 p.m.
KidsFreeSettle under the big tree at Lefferts Historic House and remember why the art of telling stories never gets old.
  Summer Songs and Stories
 
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday and Sunday 2:30 - 3:30 through June. July & August, Saturday 2:30 -3:30; Sunday 3:30-4:30
KidsFree  Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts and games just like they did in 19th Century Brooklyn.
  Early American Crafts
 
Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours
Tours every Saturday and Sunday. In June from 1:30 - 4:30; July & August, 1:30 - 5:30
Free  Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
  Lefferts House
 
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
FreeDiscover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
  Discover Tour
 
Monday, July 27
 
East Side Revival Corps
Every Monday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Volunteers meet every week for cleaning and greening on the Park's east side.
 
 
Wednesday, July 29
 
GAP Corps
Every Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Volunteer at the magnificent Grand Army Plaza!                                                  
 
 
Wednesday Corps
Every Wednesday, 2009 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.
 
 
Thursday, July 30
 
Thursday Corps
Every Thursday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.
 
 
Twilight Tour
Summer Thursdays, 2009 6:30 p.m.
Go on an urban safari! Twilight Tours begin with a wine-and-cheese reception and continue with an exploration of the Park's Lullwater and Lake - all during summer's most beautiful hours.
  Twilight Tours
 
Celebrate Brooklyn! Presents Burning Spear
Thursday, July 30, 2009 7:30 p.m.
Roots reggae legend Burning Spear will return to Celebrate Brooklyn! for another epic performance.
  Ghostland Observatory
 
Friday, July 31
 
Celebrate Brooklyn! Presents The Royal Family: Soulive’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, July 31, 2009 7 p.m.
Don't miss the ultimate outdoor summer NYC jam.
  Mark Morris Dance Group
 
Saturday, August 1
 
Cycling Event
Saturday, August 1, 6:30 a.m.
This race is Round 6 of the 2009 Cadence Cup Prospect Park Series.  Start/Finish and registration is located at Lincoln Road near the Wollman Rink parking lot.
  Cycling Event
 
Coffee Bark
First Saturday of every Month, 7 - 9 a.m. During holiday weekends, held on the second Saturday of the month.
 Brooklyn dog owners: bring your canine companions to this wonderful morning gathering In Prospect Park.
  Bark, The Herald Angels Sing...
 
Weekend Woodlands Corps
Every Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a team of volunteers committed to the ongoing restoration of the Park’s woodlands.
  Weekend Woodlands Volunteers
 
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
FreeExplore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
  Introduction to Birdwatching
 
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
FreeMake amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
  Nature Crafts
 
Science Power Hour
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
FreeJoin a naturalist for cool and fun science activities.
  Science Power Hour
 
Ezra Jack Keats Story Hour
Every Saturday in July & August, 2 p.m.
KidsFree Enjoy amazing stories on summer Saturdays at the Imagination Playground.
  Ezra Jack Keats Story Hour
 
Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours
Tours every Saturday and Sunday. In June from 1:30 - 4:30; July & August, 1:30 - 5:30
Free  Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
  Lefferts House
 
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday and Sunday 2:30 - 3:30 through June. July & August, Saturday 2:30 -3:30; Sunday 3:30-4:30
KidsFree  Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts and games just like they did in 19th Century Brooklyn.
  Early American Crafts
 
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
FreeDiscover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
  Discover Tour
 
Celebrate Brooklyn! Presents Dean & Britta: 13 Most Beautiful…Songs for Andy Warhol’s Screen Tests
Friday, August 1, 2009 7:30 p.m.
Dean & Britta perform original scores to Warhol's rarely seen short silent film portraits
  Carl Davis
 
Sunday, August 2
 
Morning Bird Walk: Early Migrants
Sunday, August 2, 8 a.m.
FreeMeet the amazing birds of Prospect Park on this expert-guided walk. Start your Sunday morning surrounded by nature!
  Early Bird Walk
 
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
FreeMake amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
  Nature Crafts
 
Science Power Hour
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
FreeJoin a naturalist for cool and fun science activities.
  Science Power Hour
 
Summer Songs and Stories
Every Sunday in July and August, 2 & 3 p.m.
KidsFreeSettle under the big tree at Lefferts Historic House and remember why the art of telling stories never gets old.
  Summer Songs and Stories
 
Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours
Tours every Saturday and Sunday. In June from 1:30 - 4:30; July & August, 1:30 - 5:30
Free  Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
  Lefferts House
 
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday and Sunday 2:30 - 3:30 through June. July & August, Saturday 2:30 -3:30; Sunday 3:30-4:30
KidsFree  Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts and games just like they did in 19th Century Brooklyn.
  Early American Crafts
 
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
FreeDiscover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
  Discover Tour


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