Find out about street fairs and festivals, house tours and concerts, and of course Memorial Day events.
Whether you're planning to visit Brooklyn, taking a spring holiday in Brooklyn, or if you want to get the family calendar in order, here's a quick overview of the May's major events.
**Please note: THIS MAY CALENDAR IS A LISTING OF ANNUAL EVENTS that happen every May in Brooklyn. It's organized alphabetically, not by date. For more details on these annual events, please click on the links below. Also see our current monthly calendar.
And, for travelers:
1. Bay Ridge Fifth Avenue Spring Festival (Bay Ridge)
When: First Sunday of June
2. Bike Month (Borough wide)
Celebrate biking in the city, with a month long fest on wheels. Friday the 20th of May is National Bike to Work Day! Find out about Bike Month!.
3. Brooklyn Art Council's Annual Indie Film Fest
Brooklyn is a hub for all things indie—including film. The local government-supported art council underwrites a film festival showing the latest in indie films.
4. Brooklyn Blog Fest (Park Slope/Gowanus)
Join this roving festival of bloggers who cover everything from local real estate to borough wide sports.
5. Brooklyn Bridge Walk
Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge! Find out what the weather is, where to get snacks and drinks on the Brooklyn side, and special events in May. Read more.6. Brooklyn Craft Central Market "Shop the Archway"
Since about 2005, Brooklyn Craft Central has organized wildly popular craft shows, one in December and the other in the spring. For spring, 2011, the spring event, called "Shop the Archway Spring Market, operates in an interesting space in DUMBO near the Brooklyn Bridge. Check out their site for a full list of vendors. This event is part of Brooklyn's burgeoning DIY, crafter and hand made indie culture.
10. BWAC Art Show: Month Long Weekend Community Art Event (Red Hook)
Where: 499 Van Brunt Street in Red Hook
Getting There: B61 bus from downtown Brooklyn, or by car. Biking is a breeze. Directions and more information
