WATERFRONT LIVING + BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK + FOODIE HEAVEN + FROLICKING KIDS + FROLICKING DOGS + FROLICKING CREATIVES + FERRIES + BIKES + COBBLESTONES = ALL THE REASONS YOU WANT TO BE IN BROOKLYN.

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DUMBO: BROOKLYN AT ITS FINEST

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Theater. Public art. Gallery walks. Projections. Dumbo’s cultural calendar is jam packed.

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SO. MANY. AWESOME. EVENTS!

Concerts in the Archway, movies in the Park, comedy shows, book signings and more.

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GET OUTSIDE!

Parks! Playgrounds! Kayaking! Beaches! Green fields! Archways!

DUMBO HAS SOME EPIC PUBLIC SPACES

ADAMS STREET PUBLIC LIBRARY

DUMBO’S VERY OWN BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY BRANCH OPENED IN 2021 – WITH Reading rooms for children, teens, & adults; WiFi, laptop lending & work stationS; AND A full browsing collection with more than 10,000 books, holds pickup service, and more!

HAPPENING AT THE LIBRARY

Neighborhood traditions

DUMBO DROP

Brooklyn’s most iconic block party with an only-in-Dumbo twist: thousands of toy elephants parachuting onto Washington Street.
There’s live music, a Taste of Dumbo. Art making, Beer Gardens, a Bedazzling Extravaganza, Photo ops, a Kids Zone — and lots of chances to win mega neighborhood prizes!
All for a good cause: raising significant funding for the neighborhood’s public schools, PS307 and The Dock Street School.

HELD ANNUALLY IN EARLY JUNE! 

JANE’S CAROUSEL DAY

Free rides + face painting fun for all ages at this neighborhood gem.

HELD ANNUALLY ON THE FIRST SATURDAY OF MAY

DUMBO FAMILY GAMES

Fun and Games for Dumbo residents on Washington Street! Enjoy legoes, crafts, bubbles and more – in partnership with Brooklyn Bridge Parents.

SUNDAY MORNINGS ON CAR FREE WASHINGTON STREET – JUNE THRU OCTOBER

TECH CLEANSE

Since 2014, we’ve teamed up with the Lower East Side Ecology Center to host A TECH CLEANSE, and help Dumbonians responsibly recycle their electronics.
HELD ANNUALLY IN SEPTEMBER

DUMBOWEEN

Dumboween brings hundreds of costumed Dumbonians out for our Annual March to the Arch through Brooklyn Bridge Park, followed by an Archway Party. Brass bands, puppets crafts with Creatively WILD Art Studio, and a photobooth make for a great party. Plus, 50+ Dumbo businesses hand out candy for trick-or-treat!

HELD ANNUALLY ON OCTOBER 31

TREE LIGHTING

On the First Thursday of December, we gather to ignite some holiday cheer. Calypso carols, Christmas covers, performances by Dumbo’s middle and elementary school students, sweet treats from neighborhood restaurants, fun from the Adams Street Library and Brooklyn Bridge Parents. And of course, Santa in a photobooth!

HELD ANNUALLY ON THE FIRST THURSDAY OF DECEMBER

SANTA’S MAILBOX

Santa’s Mailbox is our direct line to the North Pole + a chance to be gifted an early present of $100 Dumbo Dollars to make those wishes come true.

FIND THE MAILBOX @ THE TREE ALL DECEMBER

NEIGHBORHOOD ESSENTIALS

Solidcore
High-intensity, low-impact full-body workouts on a pilates-inspired reformer
117 Adams Street Brooklyn NY 11201
Padel Haus
24,000 Square feet of Padel Tennis courts, with their signature juice bar too!
257 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Equinox
Panoramic views + elite programming provide an elevated health and wellness experience.
117 Front Street
Life Time
Athletic Country Club with incredible amenities: a pool, spa, basketball court, Kids Academy & more.
168 Front Street
Warriors Nation MMA
A mixed martial arts gym.
166 Water Street
Abhaya Yoga
Tara Glazier has guided students with her Abhaya Method since 2010.
55 Prospect St #105
ONEYOGAHOUSE
Anna Haddad offers dynamic vinyasa flow experiences inspired by the Hatha, Ashtanga, Iyengar, and Katonah lineages.
90 Furman St
F45 
Personal training attention in a group fitness setting.
55 Prospect St
Zarhcos Pilates
Jose offers private & duet classes focusing on Joseph Hubertus Pilates System + Romana’s Pilates Contemporary approach.
53 Bridge Street, Unit #305
Tai Chi Dumbo
68 Jay St, Unit 504A
Barolette Martial Arts
Barolette Martial Arts cultivates an environment for growth through martial arts training.
247 Water Street, Unit 102
Brooklyn Bridge Fencing Club
Fencing classes for students of all ages and skill levels, instilling self-confidence, sportsmanship, ambition, and analytical thinking through positive motivation.
68 Jay Street #508
Gleason’s Gym
DUMBO's world famous boxing gym is one of the most unique places in all of Dumbo – and possibly all of New York. Founded in 1937, Gleason's Gym moved to Dumbo in 1985!
130 Water Street
XII Rounds of Fitness Studio
Daryl Gregory owns XII Rounds of Fitness Studio and provides personal 1:1 training, small group sessions, and online classes!
145 Front Street
Browstress
Browstress is a cosmetic tattoo studio specializing in microblading, freckles tattooing, brow & lash lamination, scar camouflage, and more.
68 JAY ST. SUITE 1001
Flora Nails & Spa 
Dumbo's original nail salon
57 Front Street
Pyramid Ink
Peeko has been offering custom tattoos in his cozy studio since 2022.
145 Front Street
Nervana NeuroSpa
Neurologist Dr. Audrey Halpern combines neurological and wellness spa treatments.
68 Washington Street
Greenstone Spa
Cristina has been helping Dumbo relax since 2012.
133 Water Street
Wonder Beach
Tanning Studio & Sunless Tanning
117 Adam St, Suite 201
Earth Hair Salon 
An organic and eco-friendly hair salon, in Dumbo since 2019.
247 Water St #204
The Luxuree Experience LLC
Eyelash extensions with Sharice!
68 Jay St Suite 328
Renata Facial Cosmetic Surgery
Dr. Renata is facial cosmetic surgeon with over a decade of experience.
58 Prospect St
Plaza M Spa
A chic and relaxing destination for all your pampering needs.
230 Vesey Street
Vibrant Life Chiropractic Care
Dr. Dan offers a hands-on approach to chiropractic care.
32 Bridge Street, Suite 103
Salon Dumbo
David has run this salon on Washington for over a decade. He specializes in color, cuts and styling!
43 Washington St
Dumbo Wellness 
Licensed Massage Therapist Siobhan Towey believes understands treatments are the key to wellness.
53 Bridge St Suite 304
Barber on Pearl
An old school biz with friendly faces, candy for the kiddos + a shot of whiskey for the adults.
57a Pearl St
Soul of Lotus
Acupuncture, massage, cupping & more. Bonus: Yulia takes insurance for some treatments!
68 Jay St Studio 504A
Melanin Grace
One of the widest selections of inclusive 'clean' beauty anywhere, plus lash and brow services.
55 Water Street
Base NYC Tattoo Studio
A diverse group of artists dedicated to providing high quality tattoos
247 Water Street
The Modern Chemist
Stop here for lovely gifts and top of the line beauty & self care items. Carlos opened TMC in 2016.
62 Water Street
Spear Physical Therapy Dumbo
Physical therapy in the heart of Dumbo
81 Washington Street
taste56
Hospitality-forward wine retail & tasting room experience, designed for you to drink only the wines you love.
53 Water Street
Leaf Medical
High quality preventative, pediatric, women's health, and internal medicine care in Dumbo since 2014.
18 Adams Street
Golden Bridge Cleaners
From wash-and-fold to custom tailoring.
149 Front Street
DUMBO CSA
Community Supported Agriculture brings the farm to your Dumbo table.
By Appointment
Bitesize
Specialized dental services for children and adolescents.
67 Front Street
Leaf Dental
State-of-the-art preventative dental, cosmetic, and Invisalign services in Dumbo since 2014.
18 Adams Street
Dumbo Smiles
Dr. Barillas and Dr. Sanchez want to provide patients with the smile they always desired.
110 York St
York Cellars
Therese curates uncommon wine & spirits, focusing on organic and low-intervention wines from small- to mid-size producers.
102 Jay St
City Chemist 
Your local local independent pharmacy!
104 Jay Street
Tribeca Pediatrics
Quality pediatric care, online scheduling, and accept most insurance & medicaid!
141 Plymouth Street
Bridgestone Cleaners
Bridgestone’s eco-friendly cleaners provide professional dry cleaning services you can trust.
109 Front Street
Dumbo Hardware
Dumbo's own hardware store!
115 Front Street
Eyedrop Optique
Full-service vision care practice offering eye exams and stylish glasses.
84 Front Street
The Modern Chemist
Stop here for lovely gifts and top of the line beauty & self care items. Carlos opened TMC in 2016.
62 Water Street
Dumbo Market
A little of everything. Don't sleep on this grocery store's hot buffet and prepared meals.
66 Front Street
Peas and Pickles
55 Washington Street

CLASSES + ACTIVITIES

XII Rounds of Fitness Studio
Daryl Gregory owns XII Rounds of Fitness Studio and provides personal 1:1 training, small group sessions, and online classes!
145 Front Street
thirteen studios
Specializing in commercial, fashion, headshot, portrait, children, school, location (Dumbo), and wedding photography, plus workshops, classes & studio rentals!
147 Front Street #227
Padel Haus
24,000 Square feet of Padel Tennis courts, with their signature juice bar too!
257 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Jane’s Carousel
This gem of a carousel, loving restored by Jane Walentas, is a Dumbo must.
Brooklyn Bridge Park
The Museum of Digital Experiences
New York’s first all-digital museum, with 14 immersive art installations for all ages.
65 Jay Street
Abhaya Yoga
Tara Glazier has guided students with her Abhaya Method since 2010.
55 Prospect St #105
Brooklyn Sewing Academy
Learn to sew from a community of industry pros.
145 Front St, Suite H1
Dumbo Workshop
Learn about power tools and flex your creative muscles in one-on-one woodworking classes for kids and adults
126 Front Street
The Art of Words Community School
A K-12th grade Progressive school which combines the best of Waldorf-inspired and foundational education while creating innovation.
52 Bridge Street
NY Kids Club
Music, Dance, Gymnastics and STEM classes for kiddos ages 3 months to six years!
30 Pearl Street
Speakitaly
Learn to speak Italian, cook Italian and craft Italian. For kiddos & adults of all levels.
110 York Street
Dumbo Workshop
Ever wanted to take a woodworking class? Learn from Jon, Dumbo's best handyman. Suitable for kids aged 10 and up.
81 Pearl Street
Koko Music Dumbo
Early childhood music classes + piano / guitar private/semi-private lessons for all levels and ages!
18 Bridge Street, #3G
The Little Gym
Dance, gymnastics and play for ages 4 months through 12 years. Come for a class, a camp or a birthday party!
75 Front Street
Girl Be Heard
Girl Be Heard develops, amplifies, and celebrates the voices of young women through socially conscious theatre-making.
20 Jay Street
Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Environmental Education Center
Learn about the ecology, history, and sustainable design of Brooklyn Bridge Park. Families can stop by for free drop-in hours, or can sign up for special classes offered at the Center.
99 Plymouth Street
Absolute Piano
Buy a piano, or take a private lesson at this piano-filled store on Plymouth Street.
140 Plymouth Street
Barolette Martial Arts
Barolette Martial Arts cultivates an environment for growth through martial arts training.
247 Water Street, Unit 102
Brooklyn Bridge Fencing Club
Fencing classes for students of all ages and skill levels, instilling self-confidence, sportsmanship, ambition, and analytical thinking through positive motivation.
68 Jay Street #508
Pigeonholed Theater
Embrace your inner clown, get comfortable on your feet, and practice public speaking at these great theater classes for kids.
247 Water Street, Suite 202
Area 53
Play laser tag in an old school Dumbo loft! Plus games, a bar and lounge and more.
53 Bridge Street
Beat the Bomb
Friendly competition with a side of paint! A unique take on Escape Rooms, plus single player games, a bar and more.
255 Water Street
Loop of the Loom
Japanese Zen weaving dojo
197 Plymouth Street
Gleason’s Gym
DUMBO's world famous boxing gym is one of the most unique places in all of Dumbo – and possibly all of New York. Founded in 1937, Gleason's Gym moved to Dumbo in 1985!
130 Water Street
Creatively Wild
Dumbo's original art studio has been teaching 3 year olds to 100 year olds how to paint, draw, collage, animate, create videos and more since 2009.
98 Water Street
Aegir Boardworks
Dumbo's own surf and skate shop since 2012, with a great selection of surfboards, skateboards and a talented team of skaters teaching classes & camps for kiddos.
99 Water Street