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NYC public pools opening Saturday, June 27, 2026

New York City outdoor public pools are scheduled to open for the summer season on Saturday, June 27, with daily hours at locations including Red Hook and Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Where to Watch the World Cup in Brooklyn, Country by Country - BKMAG

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 brings matches to the nearby Meadowlands, a variety of Brooklyn establishments are hosting localized watch parties tailored to international team affiliations.

Nets select Mikel Brown Jr. No. 6 overall

The Brooklyn Nets selected Louisville point guard Mikel Brown Jr. with the sixth overall pick in the NBA Draft on Tuesday, marking the team’s highest selection in 16 years.

Summer bucket list for families in Brooklyn and beyond

Brooklyn Bridge Parents has released its 2026 summer guide featuring local outdoor movies, public pool openings, and neighborhood festivals across the borough.

Free ways to watch the World Cup at public viewing events in Brooklyn the week of 6/22-6/28

Brooklyn families can enjoy several free World Cup watch parties and community festivals across Gowanus, DUMBO, and Sunset Park from June 22 back through June 28.

Have a day of family fun in Coney Island

Coney Island’s summer season is in full swing with the opening of the new Coney Escape Room, weekly fireworks, and specialized neighborhood nights for the Brooklyn Cyclones at Maimonides Park.

Flag football programs for kids in Brooklyn

A new guide highlights youth flag football programs across Brooklyn for the 2026 season, including options in Brooklyn Bridge Park, Cobble Hill, and Park Slope for children ages 5 to 17.

Gymnastics programs in Brooklyn

A new guide outlines gymnastics programs across Brooklyn for the 2026 season, including options for toddlers through competitive athletes in Prospect Heights, Gowanus, and Fort Greene.

So much fun at the Kids Soccer Village & World Cup Watch Party in Downtown Brooklyn 6/17/26

Ionescu’s lay-up lifts Liberty over Sky

Sabrina Ionescu returned to the starting lineup Wednesday night to hit the game-winning layup against Chicago, securing the New York Liberty's eighth straight victory.

Knicks parade details: Street closures, security, and access points to know

New York City is preparing for a massive ticker-tape parade this Thursday to celebrate the Knicks' NBA Championship, with significant street closures and security protocols planned for Lower Manhattan.

Liberty inspired, but not envious of Knicks

Fresh off a sellout win at Barclays Center, the New York Liberty celebrate the Knicks' NBA title while pursuing their own second championship and eighth consecutive victory this season.

Family Fan Fest NYC – June 13 at the German House of Soccer (sponsored)

CityKinder and ICH BIN EXPAT will host the German Family Fan Fest for the German-speaking community on June 13 at the official German House of Soccer in Manhattan.

NYC Parks’ free Learn to Swim lottery now open

NYC Parks is opening registration for its free Summer 2026 Learn to Swim program for toddlers and children at outdoor public pools across Brooklyn.