Events + Happenings
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Annual Event Highlights in Dumbo
There’s always something interesting going on!
Projections in Dumbo
There’s always something interesting…
…projected onto the BQE and Bridges of Dumbo.
First Thursday Gallery Walk
Insider Tour, gallery openings & more – every first Thursday of the month.
Dumbo Open Studios
150+ artists open their doors to showcase their work in spaces that are rarely accessible to the public!
Held annually in April
Five Boro Bike Tour
An annual recreational cycling event in New York City organized by Bike New York. This the 40-mile ride has over 32,000 riders, and comes through Dumbo.
Held annually on the first Sunday of May
Dumbo x Design
An annual celebration of design in Dumbo – with panels, tours, open studios and one great party, as part of the NYCxDESIGN Festival.
May 21, 2025
Dumbo Drop
Brooklyn’s most iconic party with an only-in-Dumbo spectacle + chance to win epic prizes. Tickets will sell out!
May 30, 2025
Dumbo Family Games
Legos, crafts, music and more on Sunday mornings. Powered by Brooklyn Bridge Parents.
Sundays on car-free Washington Street
Dumbo After Hours
New this year! It’s a Dumbo-wide bar crawl on the first Wednesday of every month. $10 Cocktails, $9 Wine, $9 Mocktails, and $6 Beer Specials at bars throughout Dumbo.
Launches June 4.
Photoville
NYC’s premiere free outdoor photography festival with talks, workshops and an epic shipping container village underneath the Brooklyn Bridge.
Held annually in June
Live at the Archway
Live music & interactive art in Brooklyn’s most unique outdoor venue – the Dumbo Archway.
Thursdays in June & July.
St. Ann’s Warehouse Theater Season
One of New York City’s most legendary theaters, presenting American avant-garde masters and talented emerging artists.
Movies with a View
Classic NYC summer right here. Free outdoor movies at Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Thursdays in July and August
Dumbo Drink and Draw
We’ve tapped Dumbo’s best artists to lead you in a guided art class for adults.
Wednesdays June-August
The Six Foot Platform
A pop-up performance/art experience presenting Brooklyn-based artists on Brooklyn’s most photographed block.
Saturdays in Sept & Oct
Brooklyn Americana Music Festival
Best of Americana, Roots, Blues + more in the Dumbo Archway.
Sept 19 & 20, 2025
Brooklyn Brujeria Festival
Drumming, tarot reading, magic market and lots of joy.
October 3, 2025
Tech Cleanse: E-Waste Recycling
Recycle your old & unwanted electronics, for free!
Held annually in September
Brooklyn Bridge Park Harvest Festival
Celebrate the changing of the seasons at the Brooklyn Bridge Park’s annual Harvest Festival!
Held annually in October.
Dumboween
March to the Arch! Archway Party! Trick or Treating!
Held annually on October 31.
Shop the Studios
Brooklyn-based art for the holidays? Yes please! 50+ artists open their doors to the public, with gift-ready art.
Held annually in December
Dumbo Tree Lighting
Santa in a photobooth! The Nutcracker! Live Music! Lots of Treats! Held annually on the
First Thursday of December.
The Brooklyn Flea
Everyone’s favorite flea market pops up Saturdays and Sundays
in the Dumbo Archway + Plaza.
Around the neighborhood
Superfine
Jazz Jam, Bluegrass Brunch, Spectacle Saturday Nights and a rotating exhibit on the Art Wall.
126 Front Street
Fontainhas
Live music, house parties and Mommy & Me fun.
28 Jay Street
The RAT
Comedy! Theater! Screenings! All in a unique black box space.
68 Jay Street #117
Powerhouse Arena
All the latests book signings & author talks.
28 Adams Street
Beepublic
Bingo, jazz nights, trivia and more in this all day café serving cocktails & wine.
181 Front Street
Time Out Market
Salsa sessions, DJ nights, Family Movie Screenings, Pizza Making Classes and more on the fifth floor.
55 Water Street
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Movies with a View! Concerts! Oyster shucking! Clean up days! Every sports league you can imagine! Even ice skating in the winter!
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Gleason’s Gym
Dumbo’s world famous boxing gym has events for all ages and abilities, whether you want to watch or participate.
130 Water Street
Adams Street Library
Lego leagues, craft cirlces, movie nights and more – from toddlers, to tweens and adults too!
9 Adams Street
St. Ann’s Warehouse
Inside a transformed 19th century tobacco warehouse you’ll find Brooklyn’s best theater.
45 Water Street
The Hull
Comedy, trivia, live music and games on the big screen — in this hidden gem downstairs from Seamore’s.
66 Water Street
Sound Mind Center
Creativity, community, and wellness combine in this beautiful space. Think concerts, yoga, circle singing and workshops.
202b Plymouth Street
Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center
Explore the ecology, history and infrastructure of the Brooklyn Waterfront through drop in classes, workshops and camps for kiddos & adults.