Feb. 4, 2025 By Lauren Rapp They were just rolling through! The 22nd annual Idiotarod took off on Saturday, Feb. 1, with decked-out shopping carts and costumed teams shambling through the streets of Williamsburg. The race — which isn’t really a race — drew slightly buzzed participants to the starting line at Cooper Park,…
Feb. 3, 2025 By Lauren Rapp & Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil This February, Brooklyn is celebrating Black History Month with a dynamic lineup of events that highlight the borough’s deep-rooted connections to Black culture, history and achievements. From the soulful sounds of live performances at local theaters to thought-provoking discussions on the borough’s role in…
Jan. 15, 2025 By Shara Levine, Brooklyn Paper staff Brooklyn is gearing up to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a jam-packed lineup of events that honor the civil rights icon and bring the community together. From soul-stirring gospel performances to hands-on service projects, there’s something for everyone to enjoy while reflecting on…
Jan. 8, 2025 By Brooklyn Paper Families across Brooklyn are invited to Brooklyn Family’s 2025 Ultimate Camp Fairs to be held on Sunday, Jan. 25 at Industry City and on Saturday, March 8 at St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church. Come explore a world of summer adventure. The fair will showcase a wide array…
Dec. 6, 2024 By Jonathan Mak The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Winter Gala later this month, where the borough’s business-boosting arm plans to honor this year’s WNBA champions New York Liberty for their first championship win in franchise history. “2024 was a banner year for Brooklyn, and one of many…
Dec. 5, 2024 By Susan De Vries Prospect Park will host the inaugural Eenda-Lunaapeewahkiing Culture Fair this weekend, showcasing art, music, and culinary traditions from Lenape and other Indigenous communities. The event is a collaboration between the Prospect Park Alliance, the Eenda-Lunaapeewahkiing Collective, and the American Indian Community House. On Saturday, Dec. 7 and…
Nov. 19, 2024 By Jada Camille The Brooklyn Navy Yard will host its seventh annual Wallabout Wonderland holiday market on Dec. 7 and 8, featuring more than 200 local vendors for a weekend of festive shopping and family-friendly activities. This year’s market will offer a diverse array of handmade gifts, clothing, accessories, home décor,…
Oct. 23, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Brooklynites have been buying costumes and carving pumpkins all month, and finally, Halloween is just a week away. The next eight days are full of frightful fun all over the borough — ghostly film screenings, costume contests (for those with four legs and two), parades, parties and more.…
Oct. 10, 2024 By Jada Camille The countdown to the much-anticipated TCS New York City Marathon is on, and Brooklyn has two new hometown heroes to cheer for. With just 26 days to go until the race, New York Road Runners announced the formation of Team Inspire — a team comprised of 26 runners,…
Oct. 9, 2024 By Jada Camille Tennis lovers and health care advocates gathered at the Lincoln Terrace tennis courts last weekend for a spirited celebration of unity during the second annual United States Tennis Association regional Breast Cancer awareness campaign on Oct. 6. Over 60 community members showed up in their pink athletic wear…