Calendar
Learn more about upcoming park events using our calendar! In the model of a bulletin board, anyone is able to submit their events to our website.
Keep an eye out for event “tags” that will tell you if the event is led by us at The Conservancy, one of our Partner-led events, or if it’s a Community-led event. Please keep in mind that we are not in control of community led events in the park, and anyone is welcome to share their event on our website pending approval from staff.
Learn more about all our programs here.
Have an upcoming event in Fort Greene? Share your event with us! Shared events have the chance to be featured on our website pending Conservancy Staff approval.
Archery: Magnetic Archery
Learn the art of archery with free lessons taught by our expert Urban Park Rangers. This program uses safe equipment with magnetic arrows and targets. All equipment will be provided.
Bi-Weekly Volunteer Days
Bi-Weekly Volunteer Days are back! Whether you enjoy volunteering, stewarding the environment, or just getting your hands dirty, join us at Fort Greene Park for one of our Bi-Weekly Volunteer Days.
Black History And Culture Tour Of Fort Greene
On the third Saturday of each month, from April - June, join us in person for the Black History and Culture of Fort Greene guided tour with Suzanne Spellen. Offered in two installments, The Heart of Black Fort Greene: Fulton Street tour, and Fort Greene Black History Makers and Cultural Giants tour provide rich context and history ranging from the 1800s to today.
Meet us for this free event at the Fort Greene Park entrance at the corner of Dekalb Avenue and Washington Park.
Clinton Hill Fort Greene Mutual Aid’s People Power Picnic
Join your neighbor’s for CHFGMA’s first annual People Power Picnic at the monument. Featuring home-cooked food and hometown (and world famous) DJs — Saint James Joy of the pandemic’s hottest block party and Cheo Pardo, a Grammy-winning Latin Artist. Everyone is welcome. Pay what you wish.
Chinese and Spanish Language Film Series: Happy TOGETHER & 14 PAINTINGS
Join us on the Myrtle Lawn for our free Chinese and Spanish Language Film Series, which showcases a Spanish or Chinese language film for Fort Greene’s Spanish and Taishanese-speaking residents to enjoy. Seating is first come, first served.
NEW DATE: Tuesday, May 21
Kids and Family: Chalk Forest
Join Urban Park Rangers to draw a chalk forest. Learn about the native plants and animals that call Brooklyn home and get to touch and feel some pelts and biofacts.
Young Naturalists
Young Naturalists is a youth-led program for kids ages 5-13 to share and grow their knowledge about the world around them using Fort Greene Park as their open lab.
Sessions are free to attend! Simply meet the Youth Leader of the day, at the Visitors Center and enjoy a youth-led session.
Outdoors Skills: Fireside Storytime
Join the Urban Park Rangers at the Visitors Center for fireside storytime. This event is free and open to all!
Chinese and Spanish Language Film Series
Join us on the Myrtle Lawn for our Chinese and Spanish Language Film Series, which showcases a Spanish or Chinese language film for Fort Greene’s Spanish and Taishanese-speaking residents to enjoy. Seating is first come, first served.
Rain Date: Wednesday, June 5
Young Naturalists
Young Naturalists is a youth-led program for kids ages 5-13 to share and grow their knowledge about the world around them using Fort Greene Park as their open lab.
Sessions are free to attend! Simply meet the Youth Leader of the day, at the Visitors Center and enjoy a youth-led session.
Chinese and Spanish Language Film Series
Join us on the Myrtle Lawn for our Chinese and Spanish Language Film Series, which showcases a Spanish or Chinese language film for Fort Greene’s Spanish and Taishanese-speaking residents to enjoy. Seating is first come, first served.
Rain Date: Tuesday, June 18
Black History And Culture Tour Of Fort Greene
On the third Saturday of each month, from April - June, join us in person for the Black History and Culture of Fort Greene guided tour with Suzanne Spellen. Offered in two installments, The Heart of Black Fort Greene: Fulton Street tour, and Fort Greene Black History Makers and Cultural Giants tour provide rich context and history ranging from the 1800s to today.
Meet us for this free event at the Fort Greene Park entrance at the corner of Dekalb Avenue and Washington Park.
Rain Date: Wednesday, June 19
Storytime in the Park
Sing, read, and play with librarians from Brooklyn Public Library this Summer! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children every Thursday at Fort Greene Park, from June - October.
The Wordsmith Showcase
Join us for a day of poetry performances, music, and expression hosted by Tanja Richardson and Keenan Watson
More info coming!
Queerly Beloved: Pride Shorts in the Park
Join us on Myrtle Lawn to celebrate NYC Pride with an illuminating showcase of LGBTQIA+ stories from around the world.
Rain Date: Thursday, June 27
Storytime in the Park
Sing, read, and play with librarians from Brooklyn Public Library this Summer! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children every Thursday at Fort Greene Park, from June - October.
Storytime in the Park
Sing, read, and play with librarians from Brooklyn Public Library this Summer! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children every Thursday at Fort Greene Park, from June - October.
Cumbe Dance
Watch master artists perform African and Diaspora Dance, then experience the joy and learn the movements through a class and a dance jam with the Cumbe Center.
Storytime in the Park
Sing, read, and play with librarians from Brooklyn Public Library this Summer! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children every Thursday at Fort Greene Park, from June - October.
Fort Greene Park Jazz Festival
The Jazz Festival provides live jazz entertainment for families, neighborhoods, communities, and New Yorkers each year. Bring a blanket and some friends to this event!
Storytime in the Park
Sing, read, and play with librarians from Brooklyn Public Library this Summer! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children every Thursday at Fort Greene Park, from June - October.
Film Screening: Little Miss Sunshine
Join us on the Myrtle Lawn for a free screening of Little Miss Sunshine. Arkin star in this star-studded instant indie classic about the Hoovers, a mismatched family who pile into their VW Bus to embark on a highly eventful cross-country trip, determined to get their young daughter into the finals of a beauty pageant. Presented as part of Searchlight Pictures 30th Anniversary Celebration.
The Wordsmith Showcase
Join us for a day of poetry performances, music, and expression hosted by Tanja Richardson and Keenan Watson.
More info coming!
Cumbe Dance
Watch master artists perform African and Diaspora Dance, then experience the joy and learn the movements through a class and a dance jam with the Cumbe Center.
Film Screening: The Night Visitors
Join us on the Myrtle Lawn for a free screening of The Night Visitors. The Night Visitors is an experimental documentary that closely examines moths as organisms, as aesthetic beings, and as carriers of meaning. Screening presented as part of the Alfred P. Sloan Science on Screen® series. Presented in partnership with Rooftop Films and New York City Council Member Crystal Hudson.
Storytime in the Park
Sing, read, and play with librarians from Brooklyn Public Library this Summer! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children every Thursday at Fort Greene Park, from June - October.
Storytime in the Park
Sing, read, and play with librarians from Brooklyn Public Library this Summer! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children every Thursday at Fort Greene Park, from June - October.
Cumbe Dance
Watch master artists perform African and Diaspora Dance, then experience the joy and learn the movements through a class and a dance jam with the Cumbe Center.
Storytime in the Park
Sing, read, and play with librarians from Brooklyn Public Library this Summer! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children every Thursday at Fort Greene Park, from June - October.
Storytime in the Park
Sing, read, and play with librarians from Brooklyn Public Library this Summer! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children every Thursday at Fort Greene Park, from June - October.
Paramount+ Movie Nights in Brooklyn: Past Lives
Join us on the Myrtle Lawn for our Paramount+ Movie Nights in Brooklyn Series hosted by Brooklyn Mag!
Cumbe Dance
Watch master artists perform African and Diaspora Dance, then experience the joy and learn the movements through a class and a dance jam with the Cumbe Center.
Storytime in the Park
Sing, read, and play with librarians from Brooklyn Public Library this Summer! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children every Thursday at Fort Greene Park, from June - October.
Paramount+ Movie Nights in Brooklyn: School Daze
Join us on the Myrtle Lawn for our Paramount+ Movie Nights in Brooklyn Series hosted by Brooklyn Mag!
Storytime in the Park
Sing, read, and play with librarians from Brooklyn Public Library this Summer! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children every Thursday at Fort Greene Park, from June - October.
Paramount+ Movie Nights in Brooklyn: Bob Marley, One Love
Join us on the Myrtle Lawn for our Paramount+ Movie Nights in Brooklyn Series hosted by Brooklyn Mag!
Storytime in the Park
Sing, read, and play with librarians from Brooklyn Public Library this Summer! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children every Thursday at Fort Greene Park, from June - October.
Paramount+ Movie Nights in Brooklyn: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem
Join us on the Myrtle Lawn for our Paramount+ Movie Nights in Brooklyn Series hosted by Brooklyn Mag!
Storytime in the Park
Sing, read, and play with librarians from Brooklyn Public Library this Summer! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children every Thursday at Fort Greene Park, from June - October.
Storytime in the Park
Sing, read, and play with librarians from Brooklyn Public Library this Summer! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children every Thursday at Fort Greene Park, from June - October.
Storytime in the Park
Sing, read, and play with librarians from Brooklyn Public Library this Summer! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children every Thursday at Fort Greene Park, from June - October.
Storytime in the Park
Sing, read, and play with librarians from Brooklyn Public Library this Summer! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children every Thursday at Fort Greene Park, from June - October.
Storytime in the Park
Sing, read, and play with librarians from Brooklyn Public Library this Summer! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children every Thursday at Fort Greene Park, from June - October.
Chinese and Spanish Language Film Series: July Rhapsody
Join us on the Myrtle Lawn for our free Chinese and Spanish Language Film Series, which showcases a Spanish or Chinese language film for Fort Greene’s Spanish and Taishanese-speaking residents to enjoy. Seating is first come, first served.
The Wordsmith Showcase
Join us for a day of poetry performances, music, and expression. Hosted by Tanja Richardson and Keenan Watson, The Wordsmith will feature poets: Phystartah, Story Teller Gordon, and headliner: Derick Cross. Writers of all ages are welcome to participate in an open mic. The Remedy NYC will create a musical vibe for all to enjoy.
Rain Date: Saturday, May 18
Kids and Family: Bug Catching (Cancelled)
Join the Urban Park Rangers at the Visitors Center for family-friendly outdoors activities. This event is free and open to all!
Cancelled due to weather! Apologies for the inconvenience.
Rhythms of Wellness: A Free Health Fair Extravaganza!
Brooklyn Community Board 2 presents Rhythms of Wellness: A Free Health Fair Extravaganza at Fort Greene Park. There'll be a panel discussion on maternal health, free blood pressure testing, on-site medical professionals, giveaways, raffles, children’s activities, and more!
Bi-Weekly Volunteer Days
Bi-Weekly Volunteer Days are back! Whether you enjoy volunteering, stewarding the environment, or just getting your hands dirty, join us at Fort Greene Park for one of our Bi-Weekly Volunteer Days.
Outdoors Skills: Shelter Building
Join the Urban Park Rangers at the Visitors Center to learn outdoor skills. This event is free and all materials will be provided!
Earth Day Festival
Get excited for Earth Day Festival 2024! With family-friendly activity stations and sustainable swaps, there's something to do for everyone in the neighborhood.
Nature Exploration: Fire Meditation
Join the Urban Park Rangers at the Fort Greene Visitor Center for an afternoon of mediative exercises by the warmth of a fire.
Kids Week: Abstract Floral Paintings
Learn about flower species that can be found in the park and use natural materials to make an abstract painting.
Kids Week: Gather Around the Campfire
Gather by the campfire to enjoy an afternoon of storytelling and fireside activities.
Black History And Culture Tour Of Fort Greene
On the third Saturday of each month, from April - June, join us in person for the Black History and Culture of Fort Greene guided tour with Suzanne Spellen. Offered in two installments, The Heart of Black Fort Greene: Fulton Street tour, and Fort Greene Black History Makers and Cultural Giants tour provide rich context and history ranging from the 1800s to today.
Meet us for this free event at the Fort Greene Park entrance at the corner of Dekalb Avenue and Washington Park.
Bi-Weekly Volunteer Days
Bi-Weekly Volunteer Days are back! Whether you enjoy volunteering, stewarding the environment, or just getting your hands dirty, join us at Fort Greene Park for one of our Bi-Weekly Volunteer Days.
Wildlife Viewing: Birding
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Fort Greene Park!
Young Naturalists
Young Naturalists is a youth-led program for kids ages 5-13 to share and grow their knowledge about the world around them using Fort Greene Park as their open lab.
Sessions are free to attend! Simply meet the Youth Leader of the day, at the Visitors Center and enjoy a youth-led session.
Poetry in the Park
In honor of National Poetry Month, we invite you to join us for an afternoon to celebrate poetry. Poetry in the Park is an opportunity to participate in a poetry workshop led by Najee Omar, listen to featured readings from poets Jennifer Falú, Joselia Rebekah Hughes, and Liz Chestang and be a part of a supportive and welcoming environment during our Open Mic session, open to all who wish to share.
This event is free and open to all ages.
Outdoors Skills: Shelter Building (CANCELLED)
Join the Urban Park Rangers at the Visitor Center to learn outdoor skills. This event is free and all materials will be provided!
Bi-Weekly Volunteer Days
Bi-Weekly Volunteer Days are back! Whether you enjoy volunteering, stewarding the environment, or just getting your hands dirty, join us at Fort Greene Park for one of our Bi-Weekly Volunteer Days.
Young Naturalists: Playground Soil Testing
Young Naturalists is a youth-led program for kids ages 5-13 to share and grow their knowledge about the world around them using Fort Greene Park as their open lab.
Sessions are free to attend! Simply meet the Youth Leader of the day, at the Visitors Center and enjoy a youth-led session.
Kids and Family: Fireside Storytime
Join the Urban Park Rangers at the Visitor Center for fireside storytime. This event is free and open to all!
Bi-Weekly Volunteer Days
Bi-Weekly Volunteer Days are back! Whether you enjoy volunteering, stewarding the environment, or just getting your hands dirty, join us at Fort Greene Park for one of our Bi-Weekly Volunteer Days.
Nature Exploration: Hike Fort Greene
Join the Urban Park Rangers at the Visitor Center to hike around Fort Greene Park. This event is free!
Arts and Crafts: Nature Bandanas
Join the Urban Park Rangers to make nature bandanas. They will provide the necessary materials.
Historic New York: Downtown Brooklyn History Super Hike
Rangers will lead from Fort Greene to the entrance of the Brooklyn Bridge, explaining early Brooklyn life and the fascinating story behind New York's most iconic bridge.
Outdoor Skills: Orienteering
Join the Urban Park Rangers atop Fort Greene Park and try your hand at their navigational challenge. Borrow instructions and a compass to find the secret word scrambled within the park. Return to the Rangers with the word for a Fort Greene prize.
Outdoor Skills: Orienteering
Join the Urban Park Rangers atop Fort Greene Park and try your hand at their navigational challenge. Borrow instructions and a compass to find the secret word scrambled within the park. Return to the Rangers with the word for a Fort Greene prize.
Outdoor Skills: Shelter Building
Join the Urban Park Rangers at the Visitor Center to learn outdoor skills. This event is free and all materials will be provided!
Kids’ Week: Nature Tools: Clay Crafts
Join the Urban Park Rangers in creating tools and art using clay. Learn how the Earth creates clay and how humans have used it for thousands of years. Take home a clay craft of your own creation!
Historic New York: Prison Ship Martyr’s Monument Tour
Join the Urban Park Rangers at the Visitor Center to learn about Fort Greene Park’s history. This event is free!
Share Your Event
Have an upcoming event at Fort Greene Park? Share your event with us! Shared events have the chance to be featured on our website’s calendar pending conservancy staff approval.