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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Chinese and Spanish Language Film Series: Happy TOGETHER & 14 PAINTINGS
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. These films will be hosted in May and June.
Rain Date: Thursday, May 9
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.
Community Poetry Event led by Tanja Richardson
Join us for a free community poetry event / open mic led by Tanja Richardson.
Rain Date: Saturday, May 18
More info coming!
Chinese and Spanish Language Film Series: July Rhapsody
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. These films will be hosted in May and June.
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.
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. These films will be hosted in May and June.
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.
Community Poetry Event led by Tanja Richardson
Join us for a free community poetry event / open mic led by Tanja Richardson.
More info coming!
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. These films will be hosted in May and June.
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.
Community Poetry Event led by Tanja Richardson
Join us for a free community poetry event / open mic led by Tanja Richardson.
More info coming!
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
More info coming!
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.
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!
Outdoor Skills: Fire Building
Join the Urban Park Rangers at the Visitor Center to learn outdoor skills. This event is free and all materials will be provided!
Colonial Cooking
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a demonstration of the practices of cooking back in colonial times.
Arts and Crafts: Friendship Bracelets
Join the Urban Park Rangers to make friendship bracelets. They will provide the necessary materials.
Nature’s Workshop: Introduction to Woodworking (Urban Park Ranger Program)
Learn techniques of traditional wood crafting with the Urban Park Rangers. Participants must be 12yr+ to engage in this advanced tool activity.
Mulchfest
Wrap up your holiday season and say goodbye to your tree at Mulchfest! Join NYC Parks in the holiday tradition of recycling your Christmas tree. We’ll chip your tree into wood chips to nourish trees and make NYC even greener. Drop off your tree at the Myrtle Ave and Washington Park corner entrance during park hours between December 26 and January 7.
Volunteer Day: Leaf No Trace
It's that time again! Fall is upon us!
Join us for our annual leaf raking event, Leaf No Trace, to collect leaves en masse.
Fort Greene Tree Lighting
Mark your calendars and join us for the 9th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in partnership with Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership. Meet us at Myrtle Ave and St Edwards Street entrance on Friday, December 8 from 5:00pm–6:00pm for a magical evening as we illuminate the park. Enjoy free hot chocolate and write letters to Santa while listening to festive songs!
Outdoor Skills: Fire Building at the Fort Putnam Redoubt (Urban Park Ranger Program)
Rangers are available to talk to you and will be leading a nature or history activity. Meet the Rangers at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center or Fort Putnam Program Area.
Nature Meditation Hike (Urban Park Ranger Program)
Hiking is the ultimate way to enjoy the outdoors and a fun way to reduce stress. Take a stroll through Fort Totten Park and immerse yourself in tranquility. Free!
Black History And Culture Tour Of Fort Greene
Join us for the Black History and Culture of Fort Greene guided tour with Suzanne Spellen! Meet us at this free event at the Fort Greene Park Entrance on the corner of Dekalb Avenue and Washington Park.
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.