We’ve rounded up the family-friendly events we’re most excited about this June! Celebrate with live music, delicious food, and dancing at the Brooklyn Greek Festival, catch the thrilling Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix from Governors Island, dive into pop culture at Brooklyn Comic Con, and explore the annual Photoville exhibit in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Don’t miss the free DANCE LIKE BKLYN! party at Abolitionist Park or the hands-on fun of Summer Saturdays at Atlantic Terminal Plaza. Plus, mark your calendar for Juneteenth and Pride celebrations, and be sure to join BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! for a special Family Day honoring Pippi Longstocking’s 80th birthday.
1. The Brooklyn Greek Festival
Monday, June 2–Sunday, June 8 | See hours below | FREE | Brooklyn Heights
The Greek Orthodox Cathedral is hosting its annual Greek street fair from Monday, June 2 to Sunday, June 8, 2025 on car-free Schermerhorn Street. There will be traditional food, dancing, live music, kids activities and more daily. Special highlight: Brooklyn Bouzouki Night on Thursday with live music from 6 to 10 pm and Greek dancing. Learn more here!
Festival hours below:
- Monday–Wednesday: 11am-9pm
- Thursday: 11am-10pm (live music 6-10 pm)
- Friday & Saturday: 11am-11pm
- Sunday: 12pm-8 pm (live music all day)
2. Celebrate Pride in Brooklyn
- Drag Story Hour at Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Thursday, June 5 | 3:00-3:45pm | FREE | RSVP here | Crown Heights
Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride month with Drag Story Hour at Brooklyn Children’s Museum! Join BCM for a storytelling session that celebrates the uniqueness of all kids and families. Drag Story Hour NYC programs celebrate gender diversity and all forms of difference to build empathy and give kids the confidence to express themselves however they feel comfortable. - Pride Panel: Celebrating Queer YA Stories at Books Are Magic
Friday, June 6 | 7-8pm | FREE | RSVP here | Brooklyn Heights
Kick off Pride with a panel celebrating YA/New Adult stories and authors, featuring Carlyn Greenwald (Murder Land), Christina Li (True Love & Other Impossible Odds), Page Powars (And They Were Roommates), and Joelle Wellington (The Blonde Dies First)! All ticket proceeds will be donated to the Sylvia Rivera Law Project. - GayRidge Pride 2025 at Owl’s Head Park
Sunday, June 8 | 12-5pm | FREE | Bay Ridge
Keep South Brooklyn queer by marking your calendars for our 4th annual GayRidge Pride on June 8th, the second Sunday in June. Let’s come together to uplift, celebrate, and honor our beautiful LGBTQIA+ community. Bring your friends, your family, your pets, and your pride! Look forward to: a live DJ, amazing drag performances from local drag artists, live music, a queer pet march, and more! - Pride Night at the Brooklyn Cyclones
Friday, June 13 | 7pm | $18.50 | Coney Island
Hit the stands and show your colors at this high-energy Pride Night by the beach! Cheer on the Cyclones at Maimonides Park, enjoy Pride-themed entertainment, sip on drink specials, and soak up the electric atmosphere of Coney Island’s iconic ballpark. A perfect night out for friends, fans, and families alike. - Pride Street Festival: Entertainment Stage & Family Fun Zone
Saturday, June 14 | Starts 11am | FREE | 5th Avenue between Union and 9th Street | Park Slope
5th Avenue turns into a colorful celebration of community, joy, and pride with all-day performances, music, and festivities leading up to the evening parade. Don’t miss the main stage at 9th Street—and bring the kids! The Family Fun Zone outside the Old Stone House kicks off at noon with crafts, games, and activities for all ages. - 29th Annual Brooklyn Pride Twilight Parade
Saturday, June 14 | Starts at 7:30pm | FREE | 5th Avenue from Lincoln Place to 9th Streets | Reviewing Stand at 3rd Street | Park Slope
As night falls, the heart of Brooklyn lights up for one of the borough’s most iconic Pride events. The Twilight Parade dazzles with floats, dancers, performers, and community groups marching in celebration of love, inclusion, and identity. Line the avenue, wave your flags, and revel in the spirit of Pride! - Brooklyn Youth Pride
Saturday, June 21 | 12-5pm | FREE | 4th Street & 5th Avenue | Park Slope
Brooklyn Youth Pride is all about celebrating LGBTQIA+ teens and allies ages 11–19 in a vibrant, welcoming space. Spend the afternoon enjoying live music, games, interactive art, snacks, and supportive community vibes—all in the heart of Park Slope. It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s made for you.
3. Brooklyn Comic Con 2025
Saturday, June 7 (12-8pm) & Sunday, June 8 (12-7pm) | FREE | Crown Heights
A convention like no other. Join us for a one-of-a-kind show that focuses on the guest experience, and a vibrant local community of comics, artists, vendors, food trucks, music, gaming, and much much more! We just had an explosive Year 5 and we are now gearing up for Year VI this coming June 2025!
4. Photoville Festival
Saturday, June 7–Sunday, June 22 | Opening Weekend: Saturday, June 7 (12-9pm) & Sunday, June 8 (12-6pm) | FREE | Brooklyn Bridge Park & beyond
Photoville returns to Brooklyn Bridge Park on June 7-22 with its signature photography exhibits displayed in shipping containers and open-air exhibitions at Emily Warren Roebling Plaza, as well as across all 5 boroughs of NYC. Join for walking tours, panels, workshops, and public programming throughout the festival duration. The Opening Weekend celebration, held June 7 & 8, will feature special programs, including an opening night event with Catchlight and the Chris Hondros Fund. Learn more here!
5. Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix on Governors Island
Saturday, June 7 & Sunday, June 8 | 2-8pm | Tickets start at $85 | Governors Island
Kick off summer with SailGP as the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix returns to NYCon June 7 – 8. Watch the world’s top athletes from 12 nations race 50-foot flying boats at over 60 mph against the backdrop of the world’s most iconic skyline. Experience the thrill on and off the water with local food, music, and a high-energy festival atmosphere. It’s the can’t miss weekend of sport, entertainment, and city vibes — all in one unforgettable event.
Plus, plan a day trip to Governors Island with the kids this month! Here’s everything you need to know.
6. DANCE LIKE BKLYN! Free Dance Party in Abolitionist Park
Wednesday, June 11 | 6pm | FREE | RSVP here | Downtown Brooklyn
Get ready to move with DJ Marc Bars spinning summer hits and global grooves at this high-energy outdoor dance party. The first 100 guests receive a $5 gift card to DeKalb Market Hall at City Point—home to 40 of Brooklyn’s best eateries and bars. Come for the beats, stay for the eats on Wednesdays 6/11 and 7/16 from 6 to 8 pm! DJ Marc Bars AKA Mr. Marc—award-winning entertainer, and crowd motivator—brings a high-energy, all-ages dance party to Abolitionist Place. Expect a mix of pop music infused with multicultural dance sets and hits throughout the decades.
7. Summer Saturdays for Families at Atlantic Terminal Plaza
Saturday, June 14 | 11am-1pm | FREE | RSVP here | Downtown Brooklyn
Join Brooklyn Bridge Parents and Atlantic Terminal Mall for for Summer Saturdays with free water play, kids activities, giveaways and more fun for ages 0 – 12 on on June 14, July12 and September 14 from 11 am to 1 pm on the Atlantic Terminal Mall Plaza. Come out to play, cool off and make friends!
Saturday, June 14 | Doors at 3pm, Show at 4pm | FREE | RSVP here | Prospect Park
9. Big Family Get Down in Brooklyn Bridge Park
Tuesday, June 17 | 5:00-8:30pm | $25 | Brooklyn Heights
Jumpstart summer the Brooklyn way at Big Family Get Down — a ticketed waterfront bash packed with music, dancing, and unforgettable moments, all to support Brooklyn Bridge Park. Enjoy crafts, games, bubbles, a musical petting zoo, and more for the little ones. While the kids get crafty, grownups can get their groove on with a DJ spinning beats ’til dusk. Bring a picnic or buy tasty bites and drinks from local food trucks. Takes place at Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 6. Learn more here!
10. Celebrate Juneteenth
Celebrate Juneteenth in Brooklyn with a vibrant lineup of events honoring Black freedom, culture, and creativity.
- Juneteenth in Brower Park
Thursday, June 19 | 11am-3pm | FREE | Crown Heights
Join Brooklyn Children’s Museum and community partners for our annual Juneteenth celebration themed “Still We Rise” in Brower Park. This special commemoration features performances by Brooklyn United Marching Band and Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, a line dance workshop by STooPS, storytelling with Brooklyn Public Library, a book giveaway with Brooklyn Book Bodega, planting activities with Field Meridians, a special quilting project inspired by the historic Gee’s Bend community, and more. - BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn’s 3rd Annual Juneteenth in the Park
Thursday, June 19 | Doors 5pm, Show 6pm | FREE with museum admission | Prospect Park
We’ve got your Juneteenth plans covered with our annual celebration of Black freedom and creativity – this year, rooted in the holiday’s historic Texas origins. Dallas-based Ghost-Note brings a tour de force of funk, filled with dazzling solos and air-tight arrangements that will have you dancing and shaking your head in awe. Voices of a People’s History shares readings from an anthology edited by historians Howard Zinn and Anthony Arnove that honors the stories and traditions woven into the diverse tapestry of American history. DJ Flash Gordon Parks opens with a set inspired by Houston’s deep musical legacy of Hip-Hop, funk, and soul. - We Outside! A BK Juneteenth
Saturday, June 21 | 12-8pm | FREE | Downtown Brooklyn
651 ARTS presents its annual We Outside! A BK Juneteenth, a commemoration of African-American emancipation featuring a day of performances and activities. - Juneteenth Jubilee at Brooklyn Museum
Saturday, June 21 | 1-5pm | FREE with museum admission | Prospect Heights
Celebrate Juneteenth with an afternoon of activities and music honoring self-expression, community, and Black liberation and creativity. Enjoy the musical stylings of Bruce Edwards Trio with Alisa Ohri. Listen in or contribute your own voice to a poetry open mic. Vibe to sets mixed by SoulSummit, play games, make a mini-zine or scrapbook, and participate in our fifth annual community photo series. Sip, shop, and be nourished by some of Brooklyn’s favorite Black-owned restaurants. Plus, don’t miss a special tour of Nancy Elizabeth Prophet: I Will Not Bend an Inch.
And for the grown-ups…
The Scenario 90s Dance Party! Rooftop Edition: 90s x All Era Summer Vibes at Randolph Beer
Friday, June 13 | 8pm-12am | 21+ | $30 | DUMBO
The Rooftop Edition of The Scenario 90s Dance Party is landing at Randolph in DUMBO on Friday, June 13 from 8 pm to midnight! Get ready for an open-air celebration of feel-good summer vibes and dance floor anthems from every decade—anchored in that golden 90s flavor. Expect high-energy hip-hop, R&B, reggae, pop, and remixes that keep the party moving all night. Music by @djtraumanyc and @djmarcbars. Get your tickets here, before they sell out!
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Updated: June 1, 2025. Main Image: Summer Saturdays for Families at Atlantic Terminal Plaza.
