Community Events

December 2024

Explore Free, Public Events Across Brooklyn

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Dec 6

Application Clinic for Grassroots Nonprofits

Funding Opportunities From Brooklyn Org, Citizens Committee for NYC, and The Table NYC

Zoom
10:00 AM–11:00 AM EST

December 1-8

Brooklyn Org Regional Nonprofit Convening: North Brooklyn

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Brooklyn Org Regional Nonprofit Convening: North Brooklyn

Thurs. 12/05, 10 AM - 2 PM | Sound Mind Center, 202b Plymouth St.

Application Clinic for Grassroots Nonprofits

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Application Clinic for Grassroots Nonprofits

Fri. 12/06, 10 - 11 AM | Virtual

The Laundromat Project First Fridays: December Liberation Series

Event flyer for "First Fridays: A Legacy of Seeds" with date Fri, Dec 6, 6:00-9:00 pm. Location: 1476 Fulton Street. Artist Partner: Wéma Ragophala. Hosted by The Laurynfeast Project.

The Laundromat Project First Fridays: December Liberation Series

Fri. 12/06, 6 PM | The Laundromat Project, 1476 Fulton St

Sure We Can Volunteer Day

A group of volunteers wearing green vests, standing outdoors with bags of collected trash. Text reads "Volunteer Day" and "Sat. Dec 7, 10-12" with recycling symbols.

Sure We Can Volunteer Day

Sat. 12/07, 10 AM - 12 PM | Sure We Can, 219 McKibbin St.

Eenda-Lunaapeewahkiing Indigenous Culture Fair

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Eenda-Lunaapeewahkiing Indigenous Culture Fair

Sat. 12/07, 11 AM - 5 PM | The Picnic House in Prospect Park, 40 West Dr.

Church Flatbush Community Alliance Holiday Fun

Church Flatbush Community Alliance Holiday Fun

Sat. 12/07, 3 - 7 PM | Flatbush Reformed Dutch Church Complex, 890 Flatbush Ave

Fort Greene Park Tree Lighting

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Fort Greene Park Tree Lighting

Sat. 12/07, 4 - 5 PM | Fort Greene Park (Myrtle Ave and St Edwards Street Entrance)

Kindred Bakery Pop-Up

Colorful poster for Kindred Bakery BK pop-up event featuring cartoon bread, galette, and cookie. Event dates: November 17 and December 8, 11am-2pm, at The Screen Door, Brooklyn, NY.

Kindred Bakery Pop-Up

Sun. 12/08, 11 AM - 2 PM | The Screen Door, 145 Driggs Ave.

Tech Kids Unlimited Family Sunday: Coding & Game Lab

Sun. 12/08, 3:30 - 5:30 PM | 370 Jay St., 3rd Floor

Poster for the film "All God's Children" by Ondi Timoner, featuring two people celebrating on stage, with Brooklyn Bridge below and DOC NYC 2024 laurels.

Dec 11

Film and Conversation: All God’s Children

Brooklyn Org and Congregation Beth Elohim

Congregation Beth Elohim Sanctuary, 274 Garfield Place, Brooklyn, NY 11215
6:30 PM– EST

Attend

December 9-15

Film and Conversation: All God’s Children

Weds. 12/11, 6:30 PM | Congregation Beth Elohim, 274 Garfield Pl.

Brooklyn Economic Justice Project - Community Celebration

Thurs. 12/12, 6:30 - 9:30 PM | Brooklyn Movement Center, 375 Stuyvesant Ave.

Parent Child Relationship Association Holiday Toy Distribution

Parent Child Relationship Association Holiday Toy Distribution

Sat. 12/14, 11 AM - 2 PM | Leif Ericson Park and Square, 9th Ave

Powerhouse Arts x Brooklyn Pop Up Holiday Market

Sat. 12/14, 11 AM - 6 PM | Powerhouse Arts, 322 3rd Ave.

Set Up and Serve as Personal Shoppers at Brooklyn Toy Store

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Set Up and Serve as Personal Shoppers at Brooklyn Toy Store

Sat. 12/14, 12 - 4 PM | 360 Schermerhorn St.

Sunset Park & Park Slope Tree to Tree Holiday Trolley

Flyer advertising a free Holiday Trolley event on 12/14/2024 from 3pm-7pm with stops at 5th Ave & 4th St and 5th Ave & 60th St, including local shopping, music, and seating details.

Sunset Park & Park Slope Tree to Tree Holiday Trolley

Sat. 12/14, 3 - 7 PM | 5th Ave & 60th St.

Chamber Music Society at Brooklyn Public Library

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Chamber Music Society at Brooklyn Public Library

Sat. 12/14, 4 - 6:30 PM | Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch, 10 Grand Army Plaza

Fall Coat Giveaway

Fall Coat Giveaway

Sun. 12/15, 11 AM - 5 PM | Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center, 1561 Bedford Ave.

Flyer for the Annual Hanukkah Carnival on December 22, 11 AM–2 PM. Includes menorah lighting, music, food, live performances, games, inflatables. Contact info and address listed.

Dec 22

Kings Bay Y Hanukkah Carnival

Kings Bay Y, 3495 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229
11:00 AM–2:00 PM EST

Attend

December 16-22

Decorate Holiday Cupcakes for Children of Promise

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Decorate Holiday Cupcakes for Children of Promise

Mon. 12/16, 5:30 - 6:45 PM | St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church, 157 Montague St.

A Very Modern Classical Evening at The Picnic House

Tues. 12/17, 7 PM | The Picnic House in Prospect Park, 40 West Dr.

Spreading the Love in Brownsville & Beyond Dinner & Action Center Boutique

Flyer for a community dinner and boutique event on December 19, 2024, in Brooklyn. Includes time, location, and contact info. Features a plate with utensils and holiday-themed graphics.

Spreading the Love in Brownsville & Beyond Dinner & Action Center Boutique

Thurs. 12/19, 12 - 3 PM | Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center, 259 Bristol St.

PRETTY LITTLE BRICK Book Launch Party

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PRETTY LITTLE BRICK Book Launch Party

Fri. 12/20, 6:30 - 10:30 PM | Weeksville Heritage Center, 158 Buffalo Ave.

Free Books from the Brooklyn Book Bodega!

Sat. 12/21, 11 AM - 2 PM | Brooklyn Book Bodega, 141 Flushing Ave. Suite 407,

Kings Bay Y Hanukkah Carnival

Sun. 12/22, 11 AM - 2 PM | Kings Bay Y, 3495 Nostrand Ave.

Performers and children celebrate Kwanzaa on stage with a colorful backdrop and drums. — Courtesy of Brooklyn Children's Museum

Dec 26–30

Celebrate Kwanzaa with The Brooklyn Children’s Museum

Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

Attend

December 23-31

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights

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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights

Late December | 12th to 13th Aves. / 83rd to 86th St. Brooklyn, NY 11228

Brooklyn’s Largest Menorah Lighting & Concert

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Brooklyn’s Largest Menorah Lighting & Concert

Wed. 12/25, 4 PM | Grand Army Plaza

Free Food For All

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Free Food For All

Thurs. 12/26, 12 - 1 PM | 530 Nostrand Ave.

Celebrate Kwanzaa with The Brooklyn Children's Museum

Thurs. 12/26 - Mon. 12/30 | 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

Children's Kwanzaa Village 2024

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Children's Kwanzaa Village 2024

Fri. 12/27, 11 - 1 PM | Brooklyn Public Library - New Lots Branch, 665 New Lots Avenue at Barbey St,

Wonderful Winter Wildlife Walking Tour

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Wonderful Winter Wildlife Walking Tour

Sat. 12/28, 1 - 3 PM | Shirley Chisholm State Park - Hendrix Creek Patio, 1750 Pennsylvania Ave.

Parang Parang Book Reading

A children's book titled "Parang Parang" with vibrant illustrations of tropical plants, birds, and a guitar on the cover, set against a leafy background.

Parang Parang Book Reading

Sat. 12/28, 3 - 4:30 PM | I AM CARIBBEING Headquarters, 1399 Nostrand Ave.

Rebecca Lynn's Vinyl Nights Rockin' Eve

Tues. 12/31, 8 PM - Midnight | Somethin' Else, 445 Albee Square W.

New Year’s Eve Celebration Light Show

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New Year’s Eve Celebration Light Show

Tues. 12/31, 10 PM - Midnight | Grand Army Plaza

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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights

Dec 20–25

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights

Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11228

Brooklyn Org x Brooklyn Nets Season of Giving Game

Dec 21

Brooklyn Org x Brooklyn Nets Season of Giving Game

Brooklyn Nets v. Utah Jazz

Barclays Center, 620 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
7:30 PM– EST

Free Books from the Brooklyn Book Bodega!

Dec 21