Brooklyn Bridge Park Announces its 15th Anniversary Summer Programming Calendar

July 28, 2025 NYC Ferry

More than 50 free and low-cost events are planned from May through October, as the Park celebrates 15 transformational years on Brooklyn’s waterfront

BROOKLYN, NY – Brooklyn Bridge Park today unveiled its 2025 Summer Programming Calendar, featuring over 50 free and low-cost events from May through October that bring arts, culture, fitness, film, and family fun to the New York City waterfront. The announcement coincides with Brooklyn Bridge Park’s 15th anniversary as one of the city’s most iconic public spaces.

“This amazing line-up, from opera and public art to exercise and educational programs, reflects everything that makes Brooklyn Bridge Park so special,” said.
Eric Landau, President of Brooklyn Bridge Park
“Fifteen years ago, we reimagined this waterfront for the public and today we’re proud to welcome millions of visitors to make memories, enjoy the arts, and experience summer like nowhere else in the city.”

Visit Brooklyn Bridge Park by taking NYC Ferry’s South Brooklyn Route to the Atlantic Avenue stop or stop at the DUMBO landing accessible from NYC Ferry’s East River Route.

2025 SUMMER PROGRAMMING CALENDAR

🎶 ARTS & CULTURE
Sounds at Sunset – Friday evening concerts throughout summer

Reinaldo De Jesus Band – August 8 (Latin Jazz quartet)

Bargemusic
Weekly free chamber music concerts at the Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse throughout the season

Big Summer Get Down Dance Parties
August GetDown – Saturday, August 16 (with special guest to be announced)

Climate Sing – First Tracks – Saturday, August 9
Premiere of two brand-new songs celebrating planet earth by artists Amanda Cooper, Lisa D’Amour, Katie Pearl, Jonathan McCrory, and Niegel Smith.

Hindu Lamp Ceremony – Saturday, August 16
Traditional Hindu Aarti ceremony performed by dance artist and educator Aelushi Mistry.

Walt Whitman’s Song of Myself – Saturday, September 13
Marathon reading of Whitman’s celebrated poem, led by The Walt Whitman Initiative.

Harvest Festival – Saturday, October 18
All-day family-friendly celebration with live music, arts and crafts, storytelling, lawn games and signature pumpkin patch.

Movies with a View
Celebrating its 25th season, Movies With A View returns to present free outdoor films on Thursday evenings at Pier 1, Harbor View Lawn: August 7, 14, 21, 28

👟 FITNESS AND RECREATION
Waterfront Workouts (May-September):

Free Public Kayaking – May 28 through August at Pier 4 Beach:

Wednesday and Thursday evenings (5:00 PM-7:00 PM)
Saturdays (10:00 AM-4:00 PM)
Family days on Sundays (12:00 PM-3:30 PM)
Extended Saturday sessions through September
Youth Kayak Program – For school and camp groups (ages 11-18)

Sports Leagues and Clinics:

Adult volleyball leagues (May through October)
Soccer leagues for youth (grades 1-6) and adults (Youth – Spring and Fall, Adult – Spring, Summer, Fall)
Free Youth Basketball Clinics with King Hoops (Tuesday evenings in June and July for kids aged 7-17)

🎨 PUBLIC ART
Dreaming With the Archives – June 19 – August 30, parkwide
Augmented reality art experience by Kinfolk Tech Foundation celebrating Juneteenth, with guided tours on Tuesdays and Sundays through August.

🗺️ TOURS
Waterfront Walks – May through October
Free docent-led tours offered twice monthly on Sunday mornings and Tuesday evenings, exploring the history of the Brooklyn waterfront, the Park’s sustainable design, and its development.

🌿 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Community Science Fishing – June 28, July 19, August 16, September 5, October 3 at Pier 5
Learn catch-and-release fishing basics from expert anglers; equipment provided for all ages.

Community Science Seining – May 20, June 7, July 12, August 2, September 20 at Pier 4 Beach
Discover the East River’s biodiversity as staff use a seine net to humanely catch-and-release marine life.

Environmental Education Center Open Hours:

Thursdays and Fridays (3:00 PM-5:00 PM)
Saturdays (1:00 PM-5:00 PM)

Ed Center Birthday – Saturday, September 13

Celebration of the Education Center’s tenth anniversary with special activities and crafts.

TIDES Program – Spring, summer, and fall

Teen program for those interested in ecology and sustainability through hands-on projects while earning community service hours.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Green Team – Assist horticultural staff with gardening and landscape work
Coastal Cleanup – Help keep the Park’s shoreline clean, beautiful, and healthy
Additional opportunities include supporting staff at public events, aiding the education team, volunteer photography/videography, and more.

About Brooklyn Bridge Park

Brooklyn Bridge Park, one of the largest and most significant public projects to be built in New York City in a generation, has transformed a once dilapidated industrial waterfront into a vibrant and thriving 85-acre civic landscape. Brooklyn Bridge Park is designed to be both environmentally and financially sustainable, a critical element of the park’s long-term sustainability. Operated as a not-for-profit controlled by the City of New York, the Brooklyn Bridge Park develops, capitally improves, and maintains the Park and is responsible for all day-to-day operations.