Apr. 21, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Clouds of color will burst over the Brooklyn Children’s Museum on Saturday, May 3, when the institution invites families to celebrate Holi with a day of dance, art, food and play. Holi, known as the “Festival of Colors,” is rooted in ancient Hindu traditions and is celebrated…
Apr. 21, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Have you ever wondered what food and streetwear have in common? The team behind the Family Style Food Festival says it’s more than you might think. The all-day food fest touches down in New York City for the first time on Saturday, May 17, taking over Brooklyn’s…
Mar. 3, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil The Norwegian Christian Home was filled with festive cheer on Saturday as locals came together for a fundraiser benefiting the upcoming Norwegian Day Parade. The celebration featured delicious food, lively music and a shared sense of community as residents — of Norwegian descent and not — gathered…
Dec. 31, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen It’s midafternoon on New Year’s Eve, crowds are already gathering in Times Square, and you’re not sure how to ring in the new year — but there’s still time. We’ve assembled a list of some great last-minute New Year’s Eve celebrations in Brooklyn, (all with tickets still remaining!)…
Dec. 31, 2024 By Lauren Rapp The Diocese of Brooklyn marked the start of a year of celebration last weekend with two special masses and a procession through the streets of Brooklyn. Bishop Robert Brennan kicked off the Year of Jubilee 2025 on Dec. 29 with a morning mass at the Cathedral Basilica of…
Dec. 27, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen The first night of Hanukkah was a joyous one in Brooklyn, as hundreds of people from all over the country gathered to light the borough’s largest menorah in Grand Army Plaza. It was a cold night, said Rabbi Shimon Hecht of Congregation B’Nai Jacob in Park Slope, but…
Dec. 13, 2024 By Robert Pearl The corner of East 72nd Street and Avenue K in Southeast Brooklyn was transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland last Friday for the 10th annual Brooklyn’s Home for the Holidays celebration. Nicknamed “Christmas Corner,” the beloved event delighted the community with an elaborate display of lights and mechanical…
Dec. 2, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Holiday lights started flicking on across New York City as soon as the Thanksgiving table was cleared, and Brooklyn is celebrating all month long! Here’s a roundup of Christmas tree lightings and other festive celebrations you can’t miss in Kings County this December. Tuesday, Dec. 3 John Paul…
Nov. 19, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil It was a cause for celebration on Sunday as the Guild for Exceptional Children hosted its 2024 Exceptional Honorees gala on Sunday, Nov. 17 at Gargiulo’s Restaurant in Coney Island. The event recognized the remarkable contributions of local leaders who have made significant impacts on their communities,…
Nov. 15, 2024 By Naisha Roy Brooklyn trailblazers gathered for an evening of celebration and recognition at the annual Schneps Media Brooklyn Power List gala on Thursday night. Honoring leaders making waves in a broad range of industries such as law, business, health and community service, the celebration was filled with powerful connections and…