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

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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

Illustrated poster of a community event with diverse people serving and receiving food, a "Food for All" sign, and details for November 14th, Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY.

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

Event poster for "Vinyl Nights Rockin' Eve 25" with DJ names and details for December 31, 8 PM - 1 AM. Features disco balls and a 75-inch TV announcement for ball drop and performances.

Rebecca Lynn's Vinyl Nights Rockin' Eve

Tues. 12/31, 8 PM - 1 AM | 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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Connect2Care Lunch & Learn: Diabetes Care + Prevention

Banner for United Way New York City's Connect2Care event offering free lunch and learns at the Prospect Park Boathouse.

Jan 15

Connect2Care Lunch & Learn: Diabetes Care + Prevention

United Way of NYC, Prospect Park Alliance, and Neighborhood Housing Services of Brooklyn

Prospect Park Boathouse + Audubon Center, 101 East Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11225
12:00 PM–2:00 PM EST

Center for Law and Social Justice’s Cinema with a Cause: “Boycott”

Promotional poster for "Boycott" screening on January 15th at 6 PM, Medgar Evers College, Brooklyn. Includes an image of a person in a suit, event details, and sponsor logos.

Jan 15

Center for Law and Social Justice’s Cinema with a Cause: “Boycott”

Medgar Evers College EOJ Auditorium, 1638 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
6:00 PM–8:30 PM EST

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Training: Leveling Up Your LOI

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Jan 15

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Training: Leveling Up Your LOI

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Training

Online
12:00 PM–1:30 PM EST

Make It Official: Registering Your Non-Profit

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Jan 16

Make It Official: Registering Your Non-Profit

Office of Assembly Member Chantel Jackson

Zoom
6:00 PM– EST

CBH Talk | Progress and Preservation: Atlantic Avenue End-to-End

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Bottom half: Split image showing a historic street view and a modern urban scene with greenery and pedestrians.

Jan 16

CBH Talk | Progress and Preservation: Atlantic Avenue End-to-End

Center for Brooklyn History, 128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
6:30 PM–8:00 PM EST

Marine Park Super Steward: Trail Maintainer Training

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Jan 18

Marine Park Super Steward: Trail Maintainer Training

Seba Playground (Seba Ave & Gerritsen Ave), Brooklyn, NY 11229
10:00 AM–1:00 PM EST

The Free Black Women’s Library presents Setting Intentions w/ Fanny Tristan

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Jan 19

The Free Black Women’s Library presents Setting Intentions w/ Fanny Tristan

The Free Black Women's Library Reading Room, 226 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11221
3:00 PM–4:30 PM EST

BAM’s Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Jan 20

BAM’s Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

BAM Peter Jay Sharp Building, 30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11217
10:30 AM– EST

NYC Department of Small Business Services: Building Your Own Business Website

Jan 21

NYC Department of Small Business Services: Building Your Own Business Website

Nonprofit Training

Online
4:00 PM–6:00 PM EST

Just Conversations | Reparations in NYC: A Path Toward Justice and Equity

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Jan 21

Just Conversations | Reparations in NYC: A Path Toward Justice and Equity

Center For Brooklyn History, Brooklyn Public Library Gov. Affairs, BPL's DEI Council

Center For Brooklyn History at BPL, 128 Pierrepont Street Brooklyn, NY 11201
6:30 PM–8:00 PM EST

Harnessing AI for Good

Jan 22

Harnessing AI for Good

Nonprofit Training

Online
12:00 PM–1:00 PM EST

Developing Your Organization’s Brand Personality

Jan 22

Developing Your Organization’s Brand Personality

Nonprofit Training

Online
12:00 PM–1:30 PM EST

Local Issues & Insights From Our 2024 Neighborhood Listening Tour

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Jan 22

Local Issues & Insights From Our 2024 Neighborhood Listening Tour

Zoom
3:00 PM–4:00 PM EST

Civic Engagement In A Changing Brooklyn

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Jan 24

Civic Engagement In A Changing Brooklyn

St. Francis College 179 Livingston St Brooklyn, NY 11201
8:30 AM–10:00 AM EST

Brooklyn Museum Teen Night: Teens Parkway

A group of dancers energetically performing in a well-lit indoor space, all in coordinated casual attire and sneakers.

Jan 24

Brooklyn Museum Teen Night: Teens Parkway

Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11238
5:00 PM–7:30 PM EST

Wikipedia Day NYC 2025

Illustration for Wikipedia Day NYC event on January 25, 2025, featuring a cake with strawberries, a phone, paper, and event details against a blue background.

Jan 25

Wikipedia Day NYC 2025

Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238
12:00 PM–5:00 PM EST

Lunar New Year Family Festival at the Brooklyn Museum!

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Jan 26

Lunar New Year Family Festival at the Brooklyn Museum!

Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11238
12:45 PM–4:00 PM EST

SALON DES ARTISTES with ARTMAGEDDON COLLECTIVE

Colorful abstract poster for "Salon des Artistes" by The ArtMageddon Collective, happening Monday, 1/27/25, from 7–10 PM at Highbury Pub, 1002 Cortelyou Road.

Jan 27

SALON DES ARTISTES with ARTMAGEDDON COLLECTIVE

Highbury Pub, 1002 Cortelyou Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11218
7:00 PM–10:00 PM EST

ChangeMakers Hub Nonprofit Professionals Virtual Job Networking

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Jan 28

ChangeMakers Hub Nonprofit Professionals Virtual Job Networking

Nonprofit Training

Online
4:00 PM–6:00 PM EST

NYC Department of Small Business Services: Social Media Marketing

Jan 29

NYC Department of Small Business Services: Social Media Marketing

Nonprofit Training

Online
4:00 PM–6:00 PM EST

Lunar New Year Storytime

A woman in a red outfit talks to children at a Chinese New Year event, with colorful posters and decorations in the background.

Jan 30

Lunar New Year Storytime

Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213
3:00 PM–3:45 PM EST

Connect2Care Lunch & Learn: Hypertension Care + Prevention

Jan 30

Connect2Care Lunch & Learn: Hypertension Care + Prevention

United Way of NYC, Prospect Park Alliance, and Neighborhood Housing Services of Brooklyn

Prospect Park Boathouse + Audubon Center, 101 East Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11225
12:00 PM–2:00 PM EST

Footsteps Winter Party

Jan 30

Footsteps Winter Party

Brooklyn Location Provided Upon RSVP
7:00 PM–10:00 PM EST

Narratives With Integrity: Strategies for Anonymous Storytelling

Storytelling with a purpose - calling all nonprofit marketers.

Feb 5

Narratives With Integrity: Strategies for Anonymous Storytelling

Online
3:00 PM– EST

Application Clinic for Grassroots Nonprofits (Feb. 2025)

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Feb 11

Application Clinic for Grassroots Nonprofits (Feb. 2025)

Brooklyn Org

Zoom
11:00 AM–12:00 PM EST

Community Events

December 2024

Application Clinic for Grassroots Nonprofits

December 1-8

Brooklyn Org Regional Nonprofit Convening: North Brooklyn

Application Clinic for Grassroots Nonprofits

The Laundromat Project First Fridays: December Liberation Series

Sure We Can Volunteer Day

Eenda-Lunaapeewahkiing Indigenous Culture Fair

Church Flatbush Community Alliance Holiday Fun

Fort Greene Park Tree Lighting

Kindred Bakery Pop-Up

Tech Kids Unlimited Family Sunday: Coding & Game Lab

Film and Conversation: All God’s Children

December 9-15

Film and Conversation: All God’s Children

Brooklyn Economic Justice Project - Community Celebration

Parent Child Relationship Association Holiday Toy Distribution

Powerhouse Arts x Brooklyn Pop Up Holiday Market

Set Up and Serve as Personal Shoppers at Brooklyn Toy Store

Sunset Park & Park Slope Tree to Tree Holiday Trolley

Chamber Music Society at Brooklyn Public Library

Fall Coat Giveaway

Kings Bay Y Hanukkah Carnival

December 16-22

Decorate Holiday Cupcakes for Children of Promise

A Very Modern Classical Evening at The Picnic House

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

PRETTY LITTLE BRICK Book Launch Party

Free Books from the Brooklyn Book Bodega!

Kings Bay Y Hanukkah Carnival

Celebrate Kwanzaa with The Brooklyn Children’s Museum

December 23-31

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights

Brooklyn’s Largest Menorah Lighting & Concert

Free Food For All

Celebrate Kwanzaa with The Brooklyn Children's Museum

Children's Kwanzaa Village 2024

Wonderful Winter Wildlife Walking Tour

Parang Parang Book Reading

Rebecca Lynn's Vinyl Nights Rockin' Eve

New Year’s Eve Celebration Light Show

Submit Your Community Events

Upcoming Events

Connect2Care Lunch & Learn: Diabetes Care + Prevention

Center for Law and Social Justice’s Cinema with a Cause: “Boycott”

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Training: Leveling Up Your LOI

Make It Official: Registering Your Non-Profit

CBH Talk | Progress and Preservation: Atlantic Avenue End-to-End

Marine Park Super Steward: Trail Maintainer Training

The Free Black Women’s Library presents Setting Intentions w/ Fanny Tristan

BAM’s Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

NYC Department of Small Business Services: Building Your Own Business Website

Just Conversations | Reparations in NYC: A Path Toward Justice and Equity

Harnessing AI for Good

Developing Your Organization’s Brand Personality

Local Issues & Insights From Our 2024 Neighborhood Listening Tour

Civic Engagement In A Changing Brooklyn

Brooklyn Museum Teen Night: Teens Parkway

Wikipedia Day NYC 2025

Lunar New Year Family Festival at the Brooklyn Museum!

SALON DES ARTISTES with ARTMAGEDDON COLLECTIVE

ChangeMakers Hub Nonprofit Professionals Virtual Job Networking

NYC Department of Small Business Services: Social Media Marketing

Lunar New Year Storytime

Connect2Care Lunch & Learn: Hypertension Care + Prevention

Footsteps Winter Party

Narratives With Integrity: Strategies for Anonymous Storytelling

Application Clinic for Grassroots Nonprofits (Feb. 2025)

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