Paddlewheeler

The annual Paddlewheeler fundraiser returns to Hicks Street between Middagh and Poplar Streets on May 31, 2026. From 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., the block party will offer rides, a dunk tank, arts and crafts, and a DJ-led dance party. The event includes competitive chess and table tennis tournaments, alongside a car-free "sprinkler zone" on Poplar Street.

Neighboring Poplar Street Garden will serve as a "Serenity Lab," providing a quiet space with gardening tips, puzzles, and scavenger hunts at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Local businesses including Ignazio’s Pizza and Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory are supporting the event through food and raffle donations.

Organizers emphasize that while the festival is a fundraiser, it remains a community event with inclusive access. Suggested donations are listed for tickets and wristbands, but any attendee can request a wristband for any price or for free by contacting the Parent Coordinator.

Summary by Dispatch AI — read the full story at Ps8brooklyn.