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.

The Wordsmith Showcase
May
11

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

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Black History And Culture Tour Of Fort Greene
May
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.

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Young Naturalists
May
25

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.

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Young Naturalists
Jun
8

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.

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Black History And Culture Tour Of Fort Greene
Jun
16

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

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Film Screening: Little Miss Sunshine
Jul
18

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.

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Film Screening: The Night Visitors
Jul
24

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.

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Storytime in the Park
Aug
15

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.

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Storytime in the Park
Aug
22

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.

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Storytime in the Park
Aug
29

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.

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Storytime in the Park
Sep
5

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.

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Storytime in the Park
Sep
12

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.

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Storytime in the Park
Sep
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.

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Storytime in the Park
Sep
26

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.

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Storytime in the Park
Oct
10

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.

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Black History And Culture Tour Of Fort Greene
Apr
20

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.

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Young Naturalists
Apr
13

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.

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Poetry in the Park
Apr
13

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.

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Young Naturalists: Playground Soil Testing
Mar
30

Young Naturalists: Playground Soil Testing

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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.

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Outdoor Skills: Orienteering
Feb
24

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.

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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.