The Metropolitan Opera\u00a0returns with their\u00a0annual\u00a0Met Opera Summer Recital<\/a>\u00a0on Wednesday, June 17. Met stars perform arias and duets at Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn.<\/p>\n World Cup 2026 Fan Zone: Soccer fans of all ages can head to Emily Warren Roebling Plaza for live match viewings, exciting activations, and community fun from June 13 to July 19. Check out our Fifa World Cup Guide for Brooklyn families here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Hindu Lamp Ceremony<\/a>\u00a0on Saturday, August\u00a08,\u00a0brings\u00a0dance artist and educator\u00a0Aeilushi\u00a0Mistry\u00a0to perform\u00a0the traditional Hindu Aarti ceremony\u00a0on the banks of the East River\u00a0at Pebble Beach, with the\u00a0opportunity\u00a0for the public to make a blessing.<\/p>\n Harvest Festival: To close out the season, the annual fall celebration takes place on Saturday, October 17. Expect an all-day bash with a pumpkin patch, lawn games, face-painting, crafts, and live music.<\/p>\n Reading & Outdoor Movies<\/p>\n Reading Parties: Bring your favorite books to the park\u2019s new reading parties, held at Pier 6 on select Sundays: June 7, August 2, and September 20.<\/p>\n Movies With A View<\/a>: Celebrating its 26th season, free outdoor movies return to the Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn on Thursday evenings in July and August (starting July 2). Come early for a sunset picnic! This year, the series is expanding to include a special dedicated Family Film Night on Friday, September 18.<\/p>\n On the Water & STEM<\/p>\n Free Kayaking: Glide through a protected embayment on the East River at Pier 2! Sessions run on Wednesdays and Thursdays (5:00\u20137:00 PM) and Saturdays (10:00 AM\u20133:00 PM). Sundays are dedicated to Family Kayaking from 12:00\u20132:30 PM. The season kicks off May 27, and 2 weeks advance registration is required<\/a>. No experience is necessary, and all equipment is provided!<\/p>\n What Lives In the East River?<\/a>: Older teens (14+) can learn to use a seine net to humanely catch and release marine life, while younger kids can observe the amazing catches up close. Dates include May 30, June 7, July 15, August 1, and September 26.<\/p>\n Catch-and-Release Fishing<\/a>: Kids can learn the basics of angling with all equipment provided by the Maritime Youth Alliance. Sessions run on June 21, July 19, August 15, September 12, and October 4.<\/p>\n Stargazing<\/a>: Join the Amateur Astronomers Association to peer through high-power telescopes at the moon, stars, and planets. Catch them on May 20, June 10, July 15, August 12, and September 16. Starts between 7.30 and 8.30 pm depending on the date.<\/p>\n Sports & Active Fun<\/p>\n Youth Basketball Clinics<\/a>: Free clinics led by King Hoops return to the Pier 2 courts on Saturday mornings from June 7 through August 29 from 9 am to 11 am. Kids ages 7 to 17 can learn the basics or develop more advanced skills.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/unnamed-scaled.jpg\")
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