It's almost the weekend! Check out this weekend's picks featuring a mix of local Brooklyn goodies and cross-town fun. Crossing fingers forecast holds out despite chance of rain on Saturday – keep an eye out for event updates. Take a peek below for 15 weekend event highlights, and there are many more events in the calendar!
Click on pink links below for event details. Events are subject to sell out, change, or cancellation; please confirm events before attending.)
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- 🎥 Drop Off Kids Night at PLAY Greenpoint and Brooklearn in Carroll Gardens
Friday 6-8:30pm and Saturday 5-8pm respectively | For ages 4-8 & 2.5-6 respectively
. - 🎵 BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Hip-Hop 50th Anniversary Weekend Concerts in Prospect Park
Friday & Saturday 7pm | FREE
. - 🎥 Catch a free outdoor family film: "Bend It Like Beckham" on Governors Island and "Avatar: The Way of Water" at Transmitter Park in Greenpoint
Friday at sunset | FREE
. - 🔨 Free craft workshops at local stores: Rolling Toy Pickup Truck at Lowe's in Gowanus and Animal Friend Pencil Toppers at Michaels in Cobble Hill
Saturday 10am-1pm and Sunday 2-4pm respectively | FREE
. - 🐉 Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival at Flushing Meadows Park in Queens
Saturday & Sunday 10:30-5pm | FREE admission
. - 💦 Sprinkler Day at Asphalt Green in Upper East Side
Saturday 12-3pm | FREE with registration
. - 🏖️ 31st Annual Coney Island Sand Sculpting Contest
Saturday 12-4pm | FREE
. - 🚣 Free Kayaking in Newtown Creek at Manhattan Ave. Park in Greenpoint
Saturday 1-4pm | FREE
. - 🎸 Rock & Roll Playhouse plays the music of Queen at Industry City in Sunset Park
Saturday 1pm | FREE | For ages 0-10
. - 😃 Community Heroes Meet and Greet at Commodore Barry Park in Fort Greene
Saturday | FREE
. - 🪷 11th Annual Hindu Lamp Ceremony in Brooklyn Bridge Park
Saturday 4-7:30pm | FREE
. - 👩🌾 Family Harvest Day at McCarren Demo Garden in Williamsburg
Sunday 10am-1pm | FREE | For ages 5-10
. - ☀️ Free classes at Domino Park in Williamsburg: Imagination Adventure: Enchanted Forest and Meet the Beekeeper with Andrew's Honey
Sunday 10am & Sunday 1pm respectively | FREE
. - 🔭 Solar Observing with the Amateur Astronomers Association at Pioneer Works in Red Hook
Sunday 1-4pm | FREE
. - ☀️ Bed-Stuy Strong Summer Party at Herbert Von King Park
Sunday 2-6pm | FREE
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There's more in the calendar – check it out, and have a great weekend!
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