Prospect Park Alliance is gearing up for Halloween fun in Brooklyn’s Backyard with Creepy Crawly Halloween at the Audubon Center and the Haunted Carousel at the beloved historic Carousel! Make the most of the season and don’t miss these fun filled festive events.
Take a second look at the creatures that give you the creeps, you may find you like them! Participate in fun activities and experiments that will make your spine tingle at Prospect Park Alliance’s Creepy Crawly Halloween. Owl Pellet Dissection, 10 am-1 pm Participants will have the opportunity to pick apart owl pellets, masses of undigested parts of food that owl species occasionally regurgitate! Nature Chef’s Surprise, 11 am – 12 pm Our nature chef has some tasty treats for you to try that are delicious, nutritious, and crunchy! Take a nibble and earn a special certificate and boasting button. Learn how this mystery treat is a sustainable alternative protein source filled with nutritional benefits. Creepy Crawly Walk, 12-1 pm Join the Creepy Crawly walk to search for Prospect Park’s creepy residents and explore the park.
Haunted Carousel Saturday, October 25 – Sunday, October 26 + Thursday, October 30 + Friday October 31, 12–5 pm Prospect Park Carousel, $3 per ride; $13 for a book of 5 tickets; Free with Prospect Park Alliance Family Supporter membership or higher.
Don’t be scared when you see the haunted carousel! Take a spin on the spooky ride to your favorite Halloween jams at the beloved Prospect Park Carousel.
Enjoy a thrilling murder mystery audio-tour, set in Prospect Park. When a key player goes missing at the marriage ceremony of the summer, reluctant wedding columnist Bobbi Rossetti transforms into an ad hoc investigative reporter on the case. Follow Bobbi through a fictional version of 1920s Prospect Park as she decodes the clues and uncovers a stunning secret in this immersive audio mystery. All you need are headphones and the Gesso mobile app to get started!
The first Pow Wow held in Prospect Park since 1972, and the second ever Lenape Pow Wow in New York City, this free, two-day public event welcomes the original Indigenous Lenape peoples who were forced to relocate across the continent back to their ancestral homelands to reunite and share their cultures with Brooklynites today. Join the weekend of family friendly fun, culture, art and learning with Indigenous dancers, drummers, and artisan craft and food vendors.
Lenape/Lunáapeew means human beings or, more specifically, “the ones who came from thought,” and is the name of the indigenous peoples whose ancestral homelands encompassed what is today Brooklyn and the surrounding region. Pow Wows are gatherings where Lenape/Lunáapeew and neighboring Indigenous nations socialize and celebrate life. Prospect Park hosted intertribal Pow Wows from 1916 to 1972. EL Collective Founder George Stonefish organized the First United Lenape/Lunáapeew Nations Pow Wow at the Park Avenue Armory in 2018. In 2024, Prospect Park Alliance held a culture fair with the American Indian House and EL Collective as a precursor to this year’s Pow Wow.
“Reviving the Pow Wow tradition in Prospect Park provides the Lenape/Lunáapeew who were forced to relocate across the continent back to their ancestral homelands to reunite and celebrate, and offers Brooklynites of all backgrounds the chance to immerse themselves in the cultures of the original stewards of this land,” said Morgan Monaco, President of Prospect Park Alliance,the non-profit organization that sustains the park in partnership with the City. “This historic event is a crucial step in healing deep-seated wounds from our nation’s past and ensuring that all in our community see themselves in our programming. We are grateful to our partners, EL Collective and the American Indian Community House, and Cultural Affairs Commissioner Laurie Cumbo, for making this celebration possible.”
“New York’s Lenape heritage continues to have a profound effect on our city today, and I’m thrilled to see this rich legacy celebrated and honored,” said Cultural Affairs Commissioner Laurie Cumbo. “My agency is proud to support this remarkable event welcoming back the Lenape people to their ancestral homelands. It gives us all the opportunity to engage with and celebrate their rich culture through the artists, creators, performers, crafts and foods that will be included in the festivities. This first Pow Wow held in Prospect Park since 1972 also creates an especially meaningful moment for us to come together as we reflect on the 400th anniversary of our city’s founding as New Amsterdam.”
“We are thrilled to join our partners at Prospect Park Alliance, American Indian Community House and the City in our work to bring together our Lenape communities from across Turtle Island,” said George Stonefish, Founder of EL Collective, which brings together Lenape/Lunáapeew communities who have been displaced across Turtle Island (North America). “This Pow Wow serves as an educational message to the broader community, and a social and cultural message for us, the Lenape people. We want all to leave the Pow Wow with a deeper understanding about why we as contemporary Native Americans still follow our culture, practice our dances and share our songs today.”
“This event holds significant cultural and historical importance, serving as a vibrant celebration of the rich traditions, heritage, and enduring spirit of the Lenape/Lunáapeew people,” said Patricia Tarrant, Executive Director of American Indian Community House. “The Pow Wow not only fosters cultural awareness and appreciation but also brings together diverse communities in the spirit of unity and respect. Events like this provide an invaluable platform for both education and cultural exchange. We commend the organizers, participants, and supporters of the Pow Wow for their dedication and hard work in showcasing and honoring these traditions. It is through such gatherings that we can build stronger, more inclusive communities that recognize and cherish the contributions of Native American cultures to our shared history.”
“We’re proud to welcome the Lenape Pow Wow back to New York City and Prospect Park! Great public parks have the power to bring people together, build connections, and foster community, so it’s so appropriate that ‘Brooklyn’s Backyard’ will host this celebration of Lenape/Lunáapeewand heritage and culture,” said NYC Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa. “We look forward to welcoming everybody to this great event, reviving the tradition of formal Pow Wows in Prospect Park.”
The Pow Wow is part of the Alliance’s ReImagine Lefferts initiative, which is transforming the park’s Lefferts Historic House museum to explore the lives, resistance and resilience of the Indigenous people of Lenapehoking, whose unceded ancestral lands the park and house rests upon, and the Africans who were enslaved by the Lefferts family. On view at Lefferts in conjunction with the Pow Wow is Eelunaapéewi Ehaptoonáakanal: Voices of Lunáapeew/ Lenape, an exhibit celebrating 400 years of Indigenous resilience. Featuring video interviews with Lunáapeew/Lenape knowledge-keepers and culture bearers about their relationships to their ancestral homelands, including those with the EL Collective.
“New Yorkers are deeply interested in the original peoples of this land and their heritage, culture and art,” said Dylan Yeats Ph.D., Prospect Park Alliance’s Lefferts Historic House museum director.“Prospect Park Alliance seeks to welcome the original peoples of this land to the park and support their efforts to preserve and share their traditions. This Pow Wow will be very special since Lenape from across the continent will be reconnecting with their lands and each other. It is a real privilege and honor for Brooklynites to be able to host and participate in this historic event, which will also be incredibly fun.”
Autumn wellness opportunities are in full swing in Brooklyn’s Backyard! Don’t miss out on exploring some of the park’s most scenic destinations each week while prioritizing your health and wellness all season long.
Women’s Health + Wellness Meet-Up + Meditation Series
Friday, September 26, + Friday, October 3 9:30–10:30 am 10th Avenue Lawn, Free, RSVP
Join Tell Every Amazing Lady® and Prospect Park Alliance for a wellness meet-up and discussion on the natural changes of health in a woman’s lifespan. Join a group discussion of the changes that women face from puberty to menopause and beyond, and enjoy a guided meditation led by a licensed physical therapist focused on wellness for all life stages.
Prospect Park Wellness Walks
Fridays, September–December 19, 10–11 am
Audubon Center, Free, RSVP
Join Prospect Park Alliance at the Prospect Park Audubon Center for an uplifting and energizing morning walk including scenic trails along the Lullwater, Peninsula, Midwood or Waterfall. Please note, this walk leaves promptly at 10 am from the Prospect Park Audubon Center.
Prospect Park Stroller Walks Thursdays, September–December 18, 10 am–11 am
Prospect Park Audubon Center, Free, RSVP
Calling all parents and caregivers with children! Join a Prospect Park Alliance Naturalist at the Prospect Park Audubon Center for a leisurely stroll along Prospect Park’s waterways. Embrace the sound of streams and songs of birds.
Sexual Health Mobile Medical Unit
Mondays, Parkside + Ocean Avenue Entrance, Thursdays, Grand Army Plaza, 10 am–3 pm Free
Prospect Park Alliance is collaborating with NewYork-Presbyterian to offer comprehensive sexual health services in Brooklyn’s backyard at Grand Army Plaza every Thursday from 10 am to 3 pm and every Monday at the Willink Entrance from 10 am to 3 pm. The NewYork-Presbyterian Sexual Health Mobile Medical Unit is a safe, inclusive space for people to receive high-quality sexual health services.
Dance Fitness with Shape Up NYC at the Boathouse
Saturdays in September, 10–11 am
Boathouse, 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.
Open House New York in Prospect Park
Mark your calendar! Registration for Open House New York begins Friday, October 3 for events city-wide including exciting happenings in Brooklyn’s Backyard. Join Prospect Park Alliance for a tour of the Prospect Park Vale with an inside look at the upcoming restoration to make it more welcoming and accessible to all Brooklyn residents. Plus, join the Alliance and the NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers for an inside look at the Soldiers’ + Sailors’ Memorial Arch, which was recently restored by Prospect Park Alliance.
OHNY: Re-Envisioning the Prospect Park Vale Saturday, October 18, 11 am-12 pm + 12 – 1 pm Registration coming soon!
Join Jillian Pagano, Landscape Architect II, and Deborah Kirschner, Vice President of External Relations, at Prospect Park Alliance, the non-profit that sustains Prospect Park in partnership with the City, to learn about the upcoming restoration of the Prospect Park Vale in the northeast corner of the park. Learn about the Alliance’s plans to transform the Vale, an important woodland landscape that serves as a critical habitat to birds and other wildlife, and the extensive community outreach and engagement efforts that led to a new vision for this lesser-known park landscape to make it more welcoming and accessible to all Brooklyn residents. The former Rose Garden has served many functions since the park opened in 1867. It was originally a Children’s Playground, complete with the Park’s first, horse-driven carousel, and then became a formal Rose Garden, with three pools with goldfish and lilies, at the turn of the 19th century as part of the City Beautiful movement. In its heyday, children would line the pond banks and race miniature toy boats. In the 1890s, the renowned firm of McKim, Mead and White replaced the pond’s soft edge with a formal marble and granite balustrade.
This tour will be led on pedestrian pathways but closed toed shoes would be recommended, particularly if there are rainy conditions. The area is not ADA-accessible. It will be fully outdoors.
Please note there will be two hour-long tours: 10:00 am – 11:00 am and 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
OHNY: Re-Envisioning the Prospect Park Vale Saturday, October 18, 10 am-2 pm Registration coming soon!
Enjoy an inside look at the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Arch at Grand Army Plaza in Prospect Park! Join the NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers to tour the American Civil War monument, which has been recently restored by the Prospect Park Alliance. Visitors will learn about the exterior and interior restoration, and ascend three flights of stairs inside the arch to view the “Trophy Room” above the archway. Tours will delve into the history of the arch, the Brooklynites commemorated who served during the Civil War, and the work to preserve the memorial for future generations.
Ticketed tours will be held every 30 minutes from 10 am-2 pm.
LeFrak Center at Lakeside Begins New Chapter
July 10, 2025
With summer in full swing, Prospect Park Alliance is kicking off a new chapter at one of its most popular destinations, the Samuel J. and Ethel LeFrak Center at Lakeside. Following renovations and with new operators in place, the Center will reopen for rollerskating, boating and–for the first time–pickleball, on the weekend of August 2 + 3.
Join us for a weekend of free events and rink admission to celebrate our new chapter! RSVP to receive the full schedule of events: prospectpark.org/lakeside-celebration.
“The LeFrak Center at Lakeside is one of the most ambitious projects in Prospect Park Alliance’s history,” said Prospect Park Alliance President Morgan Monaco. “Since its opening in 2013, we have served hundreds of thousands of community members each year with dynamic programs and activities. With the selection of new operators, extensive renovations, and the appointment of the first LeFrak Center Director, we are looking at a bright future.”
Following a competitive request-for-proposal process, the Alliance has selected new operators for the LeFrak Center and its cafe: Ekstein Development Group and Purslane, respectively. Ekstein is a local company with a strong track record of running rinks, including City Ice Pavilion and World Ice Arena in Queens, and brings a deep passion for skating and engaging local communities. Purslane, part of the Oberon Group, is known for their thoughtful, seasonal food, and also partners with the Alliance at the historic Prospect Park Boathouse, where it operates the Purslane Cafe.
“We are very excited to partner with Prospect Park Alliance to bring a wide range of year-round activities to LeFrak Center for the community,” said Erik Ekstein, President and CEO of Ekstein Development Group. “Lakeside will continue to provide ice skating, ice hockey, roller skating, roller disco, roller hockey, curling and boating in season, with the addition of new activities such as pickleball and yoga. Other sporting and entertainment opportunities for the community will be announced in the weeks and months ahead.”
“We are excited to bring a refreshed experience to all community members seeking delicious food and drink in this vibrant area of the park,” said Henry Rich, Managing Partner of the Oberon Group. “We also will be partnering with local businesses in Flatbush and beyond to host pop-ups and special events.”
With the Center having surpassed its 10-year mark, the Alliance also has been addressing wear and tear at this heavily used facility. Among the recent renovations are improvements to the Splash Pad, the park’s largest water play area, which operates on the Center’s uncovered rink in the summer months, as well the restrooms and lighting on site. The Alliance has also appointed a LeFrak Center Director and an on-site team that will oversee operations and ensure an excellent visitor experience to keep the rink in a state of good repair. These efforts have been informed by feedback the Alliance has received from the community.
Prospect Park Alliance and the Éenda-Lŭnaapeewáhkiing Collective (EL Collective), which brings together Lunáapeew/Lenape communities who have been displaced across Turtle Island (North America), present Eelunaapéewi Ehaptoonáakanal: Voices of Lunáapeew/Lenape, an exhibit on view at Lefferts Historic House in Prospect Park celebrating 400 years of Indigenous resilience. The exhibit features video interviews with Lunáapeew/Lenape knowledge-keepers and culture bearers about their relationships to their ancestral homelands.
Join an opening celebration on Saturday, July 12, from 2–5 pm.
The exhibition is part of the Alliance’s ReImagine Lefferts initiative, which is transforming the museum to explore the lives, 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.
In addition to the exhibit, the Alliance, EL Collective and the American-Indian Community House will be hosting the Second United Lenape/Lunáapeew Nations Pow Wow at the LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park on September 13 and 14, 2025. Pow Wows are gatherings where Lenape/Lunáapeew and neighboring Indigenous nations socialize and celebrate life. Prospect Park hosted formal Pow Wows from 1916 to 1972. In 2018, the Park Avenue Armory hosted the First United Lenape/Lunáapeew Nations Pow Wow. Reviving this tradition in the park will offer all Lenape/Lunáapeew an opportunity to celebrate their culture in their homelands and offer Brooklynites of all backgrounds the chance to enjoy the drumming, dancing, singing, art, crafts and foods of the original stewards of this land. In 2024, Prospect Park Alliance held a culture fair with the American Indian House and EL Collective as a precursor to the Pow Wow.
Lunáapeew/Lenape means human beings or, more specifically, “the ones who came from thought,” and is the name of the Indigenous peoples whose ancestral homelands encompassed what is today Brooklyn and the surrounding region. Éenda-Lŭnaapeewáhkiing, “the land of the Lunáapeew,” holds the stories of a civilization rich with a deep understanding of the delicate balance and mutual relationships necessary to nurture and sustain a healthy world.
“We are a nation who has been scattered to the winds because of the greed of not just the Dutch, but also the English after that and so forth, who chased us and massacred us for our land,” said George Stonefish, co-founder, Éenda-Lŭnaapeewáhkiing Collective, and ReImagine Lefferts advisor. “I want people to understand who the Lenape were and are, and the things we’ve given to modern culture that aren’t acknowledged.”
This video installation features Lunáapeew/Lenape knowledge-keepers and culture bearers who are members of the EL Collective. Interviewees discuss their histories, experiences and feelings about their homelands. They also celebrate the resilience of their communities, which remain committed to stewarding their cultures and their homelands despite 400 years of violent displacement and colonization.
“We are honored to join our partners at the Éenda-Lŭnaapeewáhkiing Collective to share with our community the history, resistance and resilience of the Indigenous people of Lenapehoking, as well as the enduring art, culture and stories of the Lenapehoking today,” said Morgan Monaco, Prospect Park Alliance President. “This exhibit and our upcoming Pow Wow are an important step in healing deep-seated wounds from our nation’s past and ensuring that all in our community see themselves represented, welcomed and celebrated here in Prospect Park.”
“New Yorkers are deeply interested in the original people of this land,” said Dylan Yeats Ph.D., Prospect Park Alliance Director of Museum Programs and Operations. “This free and accessible exhibit offers audiences a chance to hear directly from the Lunáapeew or Lenape themselves about their histories, cultures, experiences and opinions.”
This exhibition complements the other core ReImagine Lefferts history and art exhibits including Ancestral Whispers, a site-specific work by Adama Delphine Fawundu on the house’s Flatbush Avenue porch which honors the heroism and lives of the Africans enslaved by the Lefferts family, and also interpretive profiles of the 25 enslaved Africans discovered to date through original research and scholarship.
About Éenda-Lŭnaapeewáhkiing Collective
The Éenda-Lŭnaapeewáhkiing Collective is establishing a partnership with all Delaware/ Munsee-Delaware/Lenni-Lenape/Lenape/Lunáapeew (Lunáapeew) communities in various projects that involve the Lunáapeew Nation that have been displaced across Turtle Island (North America). The Lunáapeew are the original inhabitants of Manahahtaanung, “At the place we’re gathering wood to make bows,” what is now an area that includes the five boroughs of New York City, large portions of the states of New York, southern Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. It is our hope these projects will allow us to unite in a way that allows for sharing of knowledge and an understanding of each community’s unique history of displacement. Learn more at lunaapeewahkiing.com.
Photo Caption (l to r): Chief Urie Ridgeway, Leadership, Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation; Cory Ridgeway, Director, EL Collective; Brent Stonefish, Co-Founder, EL Collective; George Stonefish, Co-Founder, EL Collective.
Caribpolitan, Andrea Pippins for I AM CARIBBEING
Caribbean American Heritage Month in Prospect Park
May 23, 2025
This June, Celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month in Prospect Park! Join Prospect Park Alliance with JouvayFest Collective, BUSH WO/MAN Conversations Project, 2J + Friends, Maple Street Afterschool, Brooklyn Book Bodega, I AM CaribBEING and more to kick off a month of celebration in Brooklyn’s Backyard. Enjoy Caribbean music, food, dance, history, film and much more during this cultural celebration for Brooklynites of all ages.
Celebrating the film “The Big Drum, From Carriacou to Bklyn” Sunday, June 8, 2–6 pm Lefferts Historic House, Free, RSVP!
In celebration of Caribbean American Heritage Month, join JouvayFest Collective, BUSH WO/MAN Conversations Project, 2J & Friends and Prospect Park Alliance as we spotlight the Big Drum Festival from Carriacou—a vibrant expression of African heritage in the Caribbean. Explore the historical connections and cultural legacies of music, dance and tradition preserved through generations.
Boxitects in the Park Sunday, June 22, 2–5 pm Prospect Park Boathouse, Free, RSVP!
Join Prospect Park Alliance and Maple Street Afterschool for an uplifting community event to celebrate Caribbean heritage, community, literacy and play! Enjoy a story session reading Boxitects, the story of Meg, a brilliant and creative boxitect who creates extraordinary things out of ordinary cardboard boxes. Plus, celebrate Caribbean Heritage month! Enjoy Caribbean makers stations, art projects, movement workshops, vibrant storytelling and more. Free books will also be provided by the Brooklyn Book Bodega.
One Love Fest Sunday, June 29, 11–7 pm Prospect Park Boathouse, Free, RSVP!
One Love Fest is back for year 4, and I AM CaribBEING and Prospect Park Alliance are bringing the best of Caribbean culture to the Boathouse in Prospect Park. 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.
Movie Nights in Prospect Park Return for 2025
May 15, 2025
Spend your summer nights in Prospect Park with Paramount+ Movie Nights in Brooklyn, the free, outdoor movie series presented by Paramount+, BK Mag, and BSE Global in partnership with Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Prospect Park Alliance.
“There’s no better way to spend a summer night than a movie in the park,” said Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso. “I’m so thrilled Paramount+ Movie Nights in Brooklyn are returning for yet another year with an exciting lineup of movies at some of Brooklyn’s most iconic public spaces. A major thank you to BK Mag, BSE Global and Paramount+, as well as Prospect Park Alliance, Fort Greene Park Conservancy, McCarren Park, and Alliance for Coney Island for ensuring this summer staple only gets sweeter with time.”
“We are grateful to Borough President Reynoso for continuing this long-cherished tradition of bringing our community together for free movie nights under the stars in Brooklyn’s backyard, and to Paramount+, BSE Global and BK Mag for their support of this truly beloved summer series,” said Morgan Monaco, President of Prospect Park Alliance, the non-profit organization that sustains, restores and advances Prospect Park.
Prospect Park Movie Lineup:
Mean Girls
Wednesday, July 30
Cady Heron is a hit with The Plastics, the A-list girl clique at her new school, until she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels, the ex-boyfriend of alpha Plastic Regina George. RSVP
The Smurfs
Wednesday, August 6
When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world into New York City. RSVP
Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Rescheduled Date: Tuesday, August 26
Taking refuge on Earth, when Sonic uses his incredible speed and accidentally knocks out the power in part of the United States, he catches the attention of Dr. Robotnik and must stop him from using his unique power for world domination. RSVP
Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade – Canceled due to inclement weather
Wednesday, August 20
In 1938, after his father goes missing while pursuing the Holy Grail, Indiana Jones finds himself up against the Nazis again to stop them from obtaining its powers. RSVP
Miss Congeniality
Wednesday, August 27
Gracie Hart, a tomboyish detective, is forced to infiltrate the Miss United States beauty pageant as a contestant after her department learns that the event is under threat from an anonymous bomber. RSVP
The films will begin shortly after sundown at the north end of the Prospect Park Long Meadow, located nearest to the Grand Army Plaza entrance and Third Street Entrance.
Please note that the movie may be cancelled in the case of inclement weather.
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BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Announces 2025 Lineup
May 8, 2025
Summer is just around the corner, which means it’s time to get ready for a season of music, dance and more at the Lena Horne Bandshell! The 2025 BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival, kicks off on Saturday, June 7 for a season of free shows, benefit concerts, dance performances, film screenings, and more. The festival, presented in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance and NYC Parks, is back for its 47th annual season of bringing communities together for summer fun in Brooklyn’s Backyard.
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! is known for its distinct curatorial mix that elevates emerging artists, popular indie talent and showcases legacy artists from all genres and subgenres. This season, BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! is paying homage to the the borough’s rich tapestry with the theme “Where Brooklyn Meets… The World.” The theme is a tribute to of global sounds and stories that define Brooklyn’s cultural landscape with a season that showcases the festival’s ongoing commitment to musical discovery and cultural exchange.
“BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! at the Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park is a beloved flagship event, and a clear sign of summer for our community,” said Morgan Monaco, President of Prospect Park Alliance. “Music and performing arts are a powerful uniting force, and do so much to help keep us thriving in good times and in bad. I’m grateful that Prospect Park is a source of inspiration for artists of all kinds and a haven for our community to come together to enjoy music and performances. The festival has brought a wide range of free music, performances and family programming to Brooklyn’s Backyard and we look forward to an exciting season ahead with the many diverse communities that call Brooklyn home.”
Executive Director of BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!, Saidah Blount, stated, “The magic of the performing arts lies in their power to move, unite, and inspire. This season, the Lena Horne Bandshell transforms into a global gathering place – where rhythms, stories, and cultures from around the world meet to form Brooklyn’s creative heartbeat. We’re proud to celebrate the diversity and depth of our borough through artists who reflect the many ways music and performance connect us all.”
“Every summer for the last forty-seven years, BRIC has been proud to showcase the best talent from around the world at the Lena Horne Bandshell in our beloved Prospect Park in partnership with our friends at the Prospect Park Alliance,” said Wes Jackson, BRIC President. “In these days and times we are proud to provide a space where communities can come together and enjoy a few moments of respite. For three generations we have remained committed to providing free and low cost programming to all of Brooklyn and New York City. Let’s do it again! See you at the Bandshell.”
“Every year, BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! fills Prospect Park with music, energy, and community, demonstrating the power of our public spaces to bring people together,” said Sue Donoghue, NYC Parks Commissioner. “I’m grateful to our partners at BRIC and Prospect Park Alliance for organizing this iconic summertime event, enhancing Brooklyn’s Backyard with free performances by artists from around the world.”
Tickets are available for many of this season’s benefit shows, and the majority of the festival’s performances are free to the public. For more information, check out our BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! page, and for the full line-up, scroll down!
Join Prospect Park Alliance and The Public Theater for the Mobile Unit’s performance of the beloved romantic comedy Much Ado About Nothing at one of the most scenic areas in Brooklyn’s Backyard!
The Public Theater’s Mobile Unit celebrates its 15th year with a tour across all five boroughs, including two nights of free theater in the heart of Prospect Park. Directed by Rebecca Martínez, this new take on the classic tale of love, deception, and misunderstandings blends Spanish, music, and Shakespeare’s timeless wit.
All performances take place outdoors at the Prospect Park Peninsula. Chair seating is available but limited, and admission is on a first-come, first-served basis. RSVP is not required for entry, but recommended to receive details and exciting content about the show.
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