July in Brooklyn means hot dog eating contests, free outdoor movies, and art festivals galore. Below you'll find at least one great event for nearly every day of the month.
- Wednesday, July 1
BAMcinemaFEST
BAM's first ever cinemaFEST ends tomorrow, so you've got two days to see at least one of the festival's featured films. Tonight's screenings include "The Royal Tenenbaums" at 6:15pm and "Mississippi Mermaid" at 9:30pm.
BAM, 30 Lafayette Avenue
(718) 636-4100
- Thursday, July 2
Twilight Tour of Prospect Park
If a night of wine, cheese, and boating sounds good to you, then consider taking this "urban safari" tour, which runs on Thursday nights throughout the summer. For $30, you'll get a wine and cheese reception on Prospect Park's Boathouse balcony and an electric boat tour of the park's waters, followed by an evening bat walk led by an Audubon naturalist. Reservations are required.
6:30pm at the Audubon Center in Prospect Park
((718) 287-3400 x102
- Saturday, July 4
Happy Fourth of July!
Celebrate Independence Day in Brooklyn with these great Fourth of July events.
- Sunday, July 5
Toro! Toro! Running of the Bulls
Kids ages 6 and up will love learning about the Running of the Bulls in this hands-on seminar that will feature video and arts & crafts.
11:30am and 3pm at the Brooklyn Children's Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue
(718) 735-4400
- Tuesday, July 7
Fifth Avenue Art & Photo Walk
Check out art installations along Fifth Avenue in Park Slope at this first ever Art & Photo Walk, sponsored by the 5th Avenue Business Improvement District. The street exhibit, which will run through Labor Day, has about 200 pieces, with over 70 participating merchants and 40 participating artists.
5th Avenue from Dean to 18th Street
- Wednesday, July 8
SummerScreen Opening Night
Williamsburg's SummerScreen outdoor movie festival kicks off tonight with a free screening of "Reality Bites."
Dusk at the McCarren Park Ball Fields
- Thursday, July 9
Movies with a View Opening Night
It's outdoor movie mania! The 10th annual Movies with a View outdoor summer film series opens tonight with "Raising Arizona." Arrive early: DJs will be playing pre-movie music, and local DUMBO restaurant RICE will be selling delicious dinners.
Dusk at Brooklyn Bridge Park at Empire-Fulton State Park
- Friday, July 10
Fireworks on the Beach
Every Friday night until Labor Day, you'll be able to catch a fireworks show in Coney Island. Sponsored by Astroland and Deno's Wonder Wheel Park, it's a kid-friendly production that the entire family will love.
9:30pm on the Coney Island beach
(718) 449-8836
- Saturday, July 11
Wild Arts Weekend at the Prospect Park Zoo
It's a weekend of animal-friendly fun at the Prospect Park Zoo: Scheduled events include puppet shows, face painting, arts & crafts, dance, and, of course, plenty of real animal encounters. Also on Sunday.
11am to 4pm at the Prospect Park Zoo
(718) 399-7339
They Might be Giants in Prospect Park
Family-friendly rock group They Might be Giants hasn't forgetten its Brooklyn roots: The band performs today as part of the annual Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival. The show is free and is guaranteed to be a popular one. Get there early!
Doors open at 3pm; show begins at 4pm at the Prospect Park Bandshell
(718) 855-7882
- Sunday, July 12
Bastille Day in Brooklyn
Embrace your inner Francophile today and head to Smith Street for a day of live music, French food, specialty cocktails, and, of course, the 7th annual Bastille Day Pétanque Tournament, the largest in North America.
12pm to 10pm in the areas surrounding Smith Street and Dean Street
- Monday, July 13
"Nana's Table" Dinner at Lunetta
If you're craving a family-style Italian dinner, then make your reservation now for this special dinner, one in a series from Stinky Bklyn, One Girl Cookies, and Lunetta. The five-course meal is $50 ($70 with wine pairings) and is guaranteed to be just as satisfying as a plate of Grandma's greatest hits.
6pm at Lunetta, 116 Smith Street
RSVP to (718) 488-6269
- Tuesday, July 14
Le barbecue! L'ibations! L'urprising!
Head to Greenpoint for Bastille Day festivities and food and drink specials.
5pm to 1am at The Diamond, 43 Franklin Street
(718) 383-5030
- Wednesday, July 15
Macy's Fishing Contest
So you think you can fish? If you're under 15 years of age, then make your way to Prospect Park to be a part of the annual Macy's Fishing Contest, a Brooklyn tradition since 1947. The event lasts through Sunday and is free for everyone. Prizes will be rewarded daily for the most fish/biggest fish caught. Fishing equipment will be provided.
10am to 4pm at the lake near the Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse
(718) 287-3400 x101
- Thursday, July 16
Seaside Summer Concert Series Begins
The Seaside Summer Concert Series boasts free concerts on Thursday nights throughout the summer, and the festival kicks off tonight with performances by Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Mountain, and John Sebastian.
7:30pm at Asser Levy/Seaside Park, West 5th Street and Surf Avenue
(718) 222-0600
- Friday, July 17
BoCoCa Arts Festival
This week-long neighborhood arts festival will present "exceptional works in music, theater, visual, and performing art." The event kicks off tonight with opening parties at Ceol Irish Pub and Deity Bar & Lounge. Through July 26.
See site for festival details.
- Saturday, July 18
Siren Music Festival
This year's Siren Music Festival boasts acts by the likes of Built to Spill and Spank Rock. The annual day-long music event (in its 9th year!) is free and open to the public.
12pm to 9pm in Coney Island
- Sunday, July 19
Enoteca on Court: Wine Film Festival
New-to-Brooklyn wine bar Enoteca on Court is hosting a weekly outdoor wine-centric movie series that's sure to make you thirsty. Tonight's free film is "The Secret of Santa Vittoria."
7:30pm at Enoteca on Court, 347 Court Street
(718) 243-1000
- Monday, July 20
A Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour
What better way to spend a day than with a 4.5-hour tour that celebrates Brooklyn's best pizza? This popular guided bus tour hits all of Brooklyn's pizza hotspots, from Grimaldi's to L&B Spumoni Gardens. $75
11am; Reserve your tickets for tour meeting location.
(212) 209-3370
