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Brooklyn Bridge Swim across the East River

East River State Park 70 Kent Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Now's your chance to swim across the East River channel from Manhattan to Brooklyn!

$130

Composting: Worm Bins for the Apartment Dweller

Brooklyn Navy Yard farm Flushing Avenue & Clinton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Did you know that almost 20% of New York City’s landfill contributions are compostable food scraps? Learn to compost and reduce that waste!

$35

Yoga: Sunset Flow and Sound Meditation

Brooklyn Navy Yard farm Flushing Avenue & Clinton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Come to a very special evening on the rooftop of the Brooklyn Grange where you will be immersed in a playful, energizing yoga class followed by a meditation facilitated by sound using unique instruments such as Tibetan singing bowls, gongs, and chimes.

$30

The New York Transit Museum and Atlas Obscura present: The Race Underground

The New York Transit Museum Boerum Place and Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, United States

Join Atlas Obscura for an evening with the New York Transit Museum and author Doug Most as he delves into the history of the first subways and the saga of their late 19th century development.

Free

Obscura Society NyC: The Insalubrious Valley

THE CORNER OF GRAND STREET AND MORGAN AVENUE, BROOKLYN Grand St & Morgan Ave Brooklyn, NY 11237, New York City, NY, United States

Join this event on the wrong side of the tracks for an exploration of the hidden industrial heartlands of New York!

$30

Disturbance on the Bay: The Long and Short of It

Carmine Carro Center at Marine Park Carmine Carro Community Center, Fillmore Ave, Brooklyn, NY, United States

The Science and Resilience Institute at Jamaica Bay presents a Summer Lecture Series. This week's lecture will feature John Marra of of CUNY Brooklyn College speaking about "Disturbance on the Bay: The Long and Short of It."

Free

Brooklyn Waterfront Epic Ride

Newton Barge Playground Commercial St. and Dupont St., Brooklyn, NY, United States

Join Brooklyn Greenway Initiative and partners for a 40-mile bike ride along the Brooklyn-Queens waterfronts. For those who are not biking, there is also an opportunity to join GrowNYC’s Office of Recycling Outreach & Education (OROE) as a volunteer and help spread recycling vibes at the Epic Ride.

Dressing Up Your Plate Family Workshop

Brooklyn Botanical Garden , United States

Families will assemble their own salad and dressing using seasonal ingredients while discussing values of good nutrition. All materials included.

$20

Summer Streets NyC

Brooklyn Bridge Park , Select a Country:

With nearly 7 miles of open streets, 5 rest stops and a seven-block-long art installation in the Park Avenue Tunnel – there is plenty to explore at Summer Streets. And remember, everything at Summer Streets is free!

Free

First Saturday at the Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum Brooklyn, NY, United States

Come to Target First Saturdays at the Brooklyn Museum and enjoy engaging and eclectic free art and entertainment programs every month, from 5 to 11 p.m.

Free

Summer Streets NyC

Brooklyn Bridge Park , Select a Country:

With nearly 7 miles of open streets, 5 rest stops and a seven-block-long art installation in the Park Avenue Tunnel – there is plenty to explore at Summer Streets. And remember, everything at Summer Streets is free!

Free