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Via Brooklyn Bridge Parents2023 NYC Parks’ free Learn to Swim lottery now open
Recent digital archive updates at Brooklyn Bridge Parents highlight the platform's focus on connecting local families with essential neighborhood services and educational providers.
· about 3 years ago
Via BrooklyneagleNew York's congressional candidates make final case in last day before primary
New York congressional candidates make their final pitches ahead of the June 2026 primary, testing the political influence of Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his progressive slate.
· 24 days ago
Via Brooklyn Bridge ParentsDance and ballet classes in Brooklyn
A new guide to Brooklyn dance schools highlights several local studios in Downtown Brooklyn, DUMBO, and Brooklyn Heights offering ballet, hip-hop, and Irish dance for all ages.
· 24 days ago
Via Brooklyn Bridge ParentsNYC’s Only STEAM Camp in a Purpose-Built Kids’ Makerspace in Carroll Gardens
STEAM-focused summer camp MakeInspires is offering hands-on programs for children ages 5 to 15 at its Carroll Gardens makerspace from June 15 through September 9.
· 25 days ago
Via Brooklyn Bridge ParentsFree kid-friendly events this week in Brooklyn (6/22-6/28)
Brooklyn Heights Library hosts a therapeutic reading session with a guest dog this Tuesday, part of a local lineup of free activities including park strolls and outdoor cinema.
· 24 days ago
Via Brooklyn Bridge ParentsBaby & Me classes & hangs for new parents in Brooklyn
A new neighborhood guide details local programming for new parents in Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO, featuring library story times, postnatal fitness, and community music classes.
· 26 days ago
Via Brooklyn Bridge ParentsFree 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.
· 26 days ago
Via Brooklyn Bridge ParentsNew Restaurants, Bars, Bakeries and Cafes That Opened in Our Neighborhoods in the first half of June ’26
New waterfront dining options arrive in Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO this June, including a floating bar on a retired FDNY fireboat and a Northern Mexican restaurant.
· 27 days ago
Via Brooklyn Bridge ParentsHave 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.
· 27 days ago
Via Brooklyn Bridge ParentsJay-Z Brings Free ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Pop-Up Experience to DUMBO
Jay-Z and Roc Nation are launching a free, two-day pop-up activation in DUMBO on June 25 and 26 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the album Reasonable Doubt.
· 27 days ago
Via Brooklyn Bridge ParentsNew Parents 101 – a guide for first-time parents in Brooklyn
A new guide for local parents highlights community resources including DUMBO fitness meetups, Park Slope support groups, and recurring stroller clubs throughout Brooklyn Heights and surrounding neighborhoods.
· 28 days ago
Via Brooklyn Bridge ParentsWhere to celebrate your child’s birthday party in Brooklyn
A new local guide identifies over 100 children’s birthday party venues across Brooklyn, highlighting unique interactive experiences and artistic activities in DUMBO and Brooklyn Bridge Park.
· 28 days ago
Via Brooklyn Bridge ParentsFlag 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.
· 28 days ago
Via Brooklyn Bridge ParentsGymnastics 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.
· 28 days ago
Via Brooklyn Bridge ParentsBest drop-in indoor activities for kids & teens in Brooklyn
A new neighborhood guide highlights local indoor activities for all ages in DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights, including boutique play spaces, nature centers, and specialized hobby shops.
· 28 days ago