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The Montague Street BID and the Brooklyn Heights Association are piloting car-free Open Streets on Montague Street on Saturdays.
Stroll, socialize, pull up a seat. Bring your friends, family, toys, bikes, scooters, and pets on leashes. Meet your neighbors. Make new friends. Listen to music. Do Art. Dance. Explore. Eat. Drink. Shop local.
Check montaguebid.com day every Saturday morning for final schedules
12:30-3pm Champions Martial Arts, 151 Montague Street
Demos, board breaking and games. Food and drink.
1:00-3:00pm Elite BKLYN Jumpers
Learn how to jump double dutch. No experience necessary. Ages 4-90.
1:00-3:00pm Rain Barrel Giveaway
Join Council Member Lincoln Restler’s Office for a free rain barrel giveaway with NYC Department of Environmental Protection. Rain barrels can connect directly to your property’s gutter or downspout to capture and store the rainwater that falls on your rooftop. DEP rain barrels come with an installation kit and instructions. Rain barrels conserve water for gardening and cleaning, reduce harmful runoff, and help you save on your water bill! Please reserve in advance at
bit.ly/District33RainBarrels
1:00-4:00pm Compost Giveaway
The Big Reuse, in collaboration with the Department of Sanitation and Council Member Restler’s office will be on Montague Street to help sign you up for curbside composting.
Get up to three (3) 40-lb bags of compost made from NYC food scraps and yard waste. To reserve compost, visit https://bit.ly/MBIDcompost
Note: Montague Street will be closed to car traffic, so be prepared to transport your compost home without any assistance.
1:00-5:00pm Chalk Art & Climate Activism on Montague Street
Help us enliven our public space by creating a chalk mural inspired by the fight for climate justice at Montague Open Streets. Are you or your kids artistic, creative, and/or do you have a passion for fighting climate change and activating our public spaces? Come out to see what teaching artist, Jordanna Gisser, and your neighbors co-create and participate in this climate art. Support for this project is provided by cosponsors: Arts & Democracy,
Montague BID, Le Meraviglie Art School, the Brooklyn Heights Association, Street Lab: Programs for Public Space, and Council Member Lincoln Restler’s office.
1:00-5:00pm Montague Street is Going to the Dogs
Dog pawrents, it’s pawty time on Montague Street and it will be a doggone good time. Meet other dogs, get a dog photo taken, enjoy the pooches only pools, games, agility courses, treats, see what’s new for your favorite four leggeds featuring:
- All Day, Pet's Emporium 103 Montague Street
Stop in to pick up everything you need for your dog and say hello to Sammy at the city’s favorite pet shop. - 1:00-3:00pm, Pupscale Events
Grab your most festive summer attire and join the Pupscale Events team for an afternoon pawty full of treats,activities, and giveaways to close out summer in style with furiends. - 1:00-3:00pm, Pup Portraits
Commemorate Dog Day on Montague Street with a portrait of your dog taken by a professional photographer.
Your dog can pose alone or with you and/or your family.
You will receive a digital photo for download by email within 10 business days following your dog’s professional photo shoot. - 1:00-5:00pm, Little L’s Pet Bakery
Pick up some of your favorite summer treats at Little L’s “So Long Summer” table. - 1:00-5:00pm, Whiskey & Woof: Dog inspired candles
Pick up a candle inspired by dog and human relationships and adventures . No wet dog smell candles here.
Sustainable, made with non-toxic coconut wax and phthalates-free fragrances. Earth friendly. - 1:30pm, Blessing of the Dogs
Join Canon John Denaro, St Ann & the Holy Trinity for a brief blessing of the dogs. - 2:00-4:00pm, Dog Agility & Ask the Trainer with Dog Boy NYC
Looking for a great way to exercise and mentally stimulate your dog? Give agility a try! Dogboy NYC co-founder and trainer Robert, will be on hand to guide you and your dog through jumps and tunnels. No experience necessary, just come with a willingness to learn and have some fun!
Have questions about your dog’s training or behavior? Come chat with our trainer Jacklyn, at the “Ask the Trainer” table.
3:00-6:00pm St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Street Party, Montague near Clinton Street
- 3pm: Enjoy the Kyle Tigges Band in concert
- 4-6pm: Dance to the sounds of DJ 88s
Help St. Ann stock their Pop-up Pantry: bring a can of tuna or peanut butter to donate to the drop boxes on the street
6:30pm Brooklyn Poets, 144 Montague Street
Join Brooklyn Poets for a free Reading Series featuring Joan Kwon Glass, D. Nurske, and Nadia Owusu. RSVP to attend in person or virtually by Zoom here
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