Calendar
Learn more about upcoming park events using our calendar! In the model of a bulletin board, anyone is able to submit their events to our website.
Keep an eye out for event “tags” that will tell you if the event is led by us at The Conservancy, one of our Partner-led events, or if it’s a Community-led event. Please keep in mind that we are not in control of community led events in the park, and anyone is welcome to share their event on our website pending approval from staff.
Learn more about all our programs here.
Have an upcoming event in Fort Greene? Share your event with us! Shared events have the chance to be featured on our website pending Conservancy Staff approval.
Mulchfest
Join NYC Parks in the holiday tradition of recycling your Christmas tree. We’ll chip your tree into wood chips to nourish trees and make NYC even greener. Drop off your tree at the Myrtle Ave and Washington Park entrance during park hours (6:00am–1:00am) between December 26 and January 11.
Volunteer Day: Leaf No Trace
It's that time again! Fall is upon us!
Join us for our annual leaf raking event, Leaf No Trace, to collect leaves en masse.
Fort Greene Tree Lighting
Mark your calendars and join us for the 10th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in partnership with Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership. Meet us at Myrtle Ave and St Edwards Street entrance on Saturday, December 7 from 4:00–5:00pm for a magical evening as we illuminate the park.
Black Lives, Black History, Black Joy, and Black Futures
Celebrate the new Black Lives, Black History, Black Joy & Black Futures exhibition with us.
Meet us for event at the east side of the Fort Greene Tennis Courts!
Black History And Culture Tour Of Fort Greene
Join us in person for the Black History and Culture of Fort Greene guided tour with Suzanne Spellen. Offered in two installments, The Heart of Black Fort Greene: Fulton Street tour, and Fort Greene Black History Makers and Cultural Giants tour provide rich context and history ranging from the 1800s to today.
Meet us for this free event at the Fort Greene Park entrance at the corner of Dekalb Avenue and Washington Park.
Volunteer Day: Leaf No Trace
It's that time again! Fall is upon us!
Join us for our annual leaf raking event, Leaf No Trace, to collect leaves en masse.
Black History And Culture Tour Of Fort Greene
Join us in person for the Black History and Culture of Fort Greene guided tour with Suzanne Spellen. Offered in two installments, The Heart of Black Fort Greene: Fulton Street tour, and Fort Greene Black History Makers and Cultural Giants tour provide rich context and history ranging from the 1800s to today.
Meet us for this free event at the Fort Greene Park entrance at the corner of Dekalb Avenue and Washington Park.
Halloween Fest
Get ready for what’s in store, Halloween Fest is back with more! Dress up in your best costumes and join us on Saturday, October 26 from 12:00–4:00pm. Enjoy spooky stories, face painting, family-friendly games, and more. Halloween Fest is free to all, no RSVP required.
Hopalong Andrew Halloween Performance
Join Hopalong Andrew for a special pre-Halloween Fest performance on the Central Lawn from 10:00 to 11:00am on Saturday, October 26! This fun family friendly activity will take place while we set up for the Halloween Fest 👻
Open House New York: Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument
Join the Urban Park Rangers for Open House New York Weekend! Discover the history of this Brooklyn landmark that pays tribute to the 11,000 men, women, and children who died on British Prison Ships during the Revolutionary War.
Black History And Culture Tour Of Fort Greene
Join us in person for the Black History and Culture of Fort Greene guided tour with Suzanne Spellen. Offered in two installments, The Heart of Black Fort Greene: Fulton Street tour, and Fort Greene Black History Makers and Cultural Giants tour provide rich context and history ranging from the 1800s to today.
Meet us for this free event at the Fort Greene Park entrance at the corner of Dekalb Avenue and Washington Park.
Storytime in the Park
Sing, read, and play with librarians from Brooklyn Public Library! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children during this program featuring guest musical artists from Urban Stages. For children of all ages and their caregivers.
Bi-Weekly Volunteer Days
Bi-Weekly Volunteer Days are back! Whether you enjoy volunteering, stewarding the environment, or just getting your hands dirty, join us at Fort Greene Park for one of our Bi-Weekly Volunteer Days.
Storytime in the Park
Sing, read, and play with librarians from Brooklyn Public Library! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children during this program featuring guest musical artists from Urban Stages. For children of all ages and their caregivers.
Fiesta Global Concert
Join us for an upbeat musical concert, featuring Flor Bromley, that brings all ages together with live, in-person music in both English and Spanish! Bring a blanket and enjoy the music. Performances are free and open to children and caretakers.
RELOCATED: Storytime in the Park
Due to inclement weather today, Storytime in the Park will be held indoors at Walt Whitman library (93 St. Edwards St., Brooklyn, NY 11205).
Sing, read, and play with librarians from Brooklyn Public Library! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children during this program featuring guest musical artists from Urban Stages. For children of all ages and their caregivers.
Historic New York: Downtown Brooklyn and Brooklyn Bridge History
Join the Urban Park Rangers in a history tour of Downtown Brooklyn. Rangers will lead from Fort Greene to the entrance of the Brooklyn Bridge, explaining early Brooklyn life and the fascinating story behind New York's most iconic bridge.
Black History And Culture Tour Of Fort Greene
Join us in person for the Black History and Culture of Fort Greene guided tour with Suzanne Spellen. Offered in two installments, The Heart of Black Fort Greene: Fulton Street tour, and Fort Greene Black History Makers and Cultural Giants tour provide rich context and history ranging from the 1800s to today.
Meet us for this free event at the Fort Greene Park entrance at the corner of Dekalb Avenue and Washington Park.
Bi-Weekly Volunteer Days
Bi-Weekly Volunteer Days are back! Whether you enjoy volunteering, stewarding the environment, or just getting your hands dirty, join us at Fort Greene Park for one of our Bi-Weekly Volunteer Days.
The Fling
Mark your calendars for The Fling at Fort Greene Park, a joyful, community-centered event to support the Conservancy and our mission to enrich and nurture Fort Greene Park as a public space that puts community first. Come celebrate, break bread, and dance with us!
Storytime in the Park
Sing, read, and play with librarians from Brooklyn Public Library! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children during this program featuring guest musical artists from Urban Stages. For children of all ages and their caregivers.
Storytime in the Park
Sing, read, and play with librarians from Brooklyn Public Library! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children during this program featuring guest musical artists from Urban Stages. For children of all ages and their caregivers.
Fort Greene Park Jazz Festival
The Jazz Festival provides live jazz entertainment for families, neighborhoods, communities, and New Yorkers each year. Bring a blanket and some friends to this event!
Share Your Event
Have an upcoming event at Fort Greene Park? Share your event with us! Shared events have the chance to be featured on our website’s calendar pending conservancy staff approval.