The Atlantic Antic, Brooklyn's oldest and largest street festival is coming up this Sunday, September 29th!
Organizers at The Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation (AALDC) present a full lineup of amazing performances and activities for the whole family. From noon until 6pm, rain or shine, the public is invited to take in the community, cultures, tradition, entertainment, food, and craft vendors spanning 10 blocks through the heart of Brooklyn: Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn Heights, and Downtown Brooklyn. Download the printable map here.
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For the second year in a row, Prospect Schools will present the popular parenting websites Mommy Poppins & Brooklyn Bridge Parents Playtopia between Hicks and Henry Streets near the NYU Langone Health – Cobble Hill Emergency Facility. It will be filled with free family-fun entertainment including sports, games, crafts, bubbles, balloons, and more for kids ages 0 to 12.
Alloy LLC returns to sponsor the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus on the corner of Henry Street and Atlantic Avenue! Come and see jugglers, acrobats, magic tricks, and clowns.
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More family fun will be happening in the Kids Zone on Boerum Place between Atlantic Avenue and State Street. There will be bouncy houses, face painting and the Silly Jazz Band. Nearby on Atlantic Avenue, look for more kid-centric fun from local schools! Stop by our Macaroni KID table for a mix of crafts, games, a giveaway, and more!
The Community Stage located between Third and Fourth Avenues will present an array of diverse entertainment including R&B local musicians, children’s dance performances, drummers, and rock bands. Nearby, shoot some hoops on the Brooklyn Nets basketball court.
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More free entertainment highlights:
- On the Middle Eastern Stage at the corner of Clinton Street, see the beloved and long-standing tradition of Middle Eastern musicians and our belly dancers.
- Kids Rock for Kids, the incredible, rising teen bands from around the country will rock out throughout the afternoon at the corner of Nevins Street!
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For 49 years, Atlantic Avenue businesses and vendors from NYC and beyond have electrified the street with something for everyone including food, clothing, crafts, jewelry, and more. Attendees can stroll the avenue with friends and families to enjoy their favorite foods such as bbq, Asian buns, street corn, crepes, lemonade, and fried ice cream!
The full schedule – continuously updated as venues, activities and performers confirm participation – is available at atlanticave.org.
The Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation (AALDC) is a Section 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to further economic development, historic preservation, and cultural enrichment in the greater Atlantic Avenue area. The AALDC provides information, advocacy, produces events and projects that promote economic growth and vitality, for the preservation and development in downtown Brooklyn and neighboring communities.
GETTING THERE:
By Subway: Nearby Stations are Hoyt Street 2 or 3, Hoyt Schermerhorn A, C, G walk south on Hoyt Street to Atlantic Avenue; 2,3,D,N,R,Q to Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center, walk west to Atlantic Avenue
By Bus: B63 and B61, also nearby B41 and B99
By Bike: There are 8 nearby Citi Bike stations
By Car: Parking is available at 200, 255, and 301 Atlantic Avenue and 333 Schermerhorn Street and other lots nearby. Street parking rules apply.
By Long Island Railroad: Atlantic Terminal stop, walk west to Atlantic Avenue
By Ferry: Take the South Brooklyn route to Brooklyn Bridge/ Park Pier 6 Atlantic Avenue
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