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Best of Brooklyn: Top 4 Free Summer Activities

Whether you're a local or just passing through, these real-deal Brooklyn experiences will keep your spirits soaring without emptying your pockets.
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​Summer's here, and the livin' is easy – especially in Brooklyn! While the sun is shining and the vibes are high, dive into the coolest free activities that'll make your summer days hotter than a sidewalk sale.

1. Movies at Prospect Park 

Grab your popcorn and a cozy blanket, because Prospect Park is turning into your open-air movie theater. Starting in July, Prospect Park Alliance will roll out the red carpet for Paramount+ Movie Nights in Brooklyn

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Photo: Prospect Park Alliance website 

2. Coney Island

When the summer heat hits, nothing beats a day at the beach. Coney Island's iconic boardwalk and sandy shores are calling your name. Catch some rays, take a dip in the refreshing waves– it's a summer day well spent – and wallet-friendly, so long as you bring a cooler filled with drinks and snacks!

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Photo: NYC Parks website 

3. BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!

The beloved free concert series in the Prospect Park bandshell is a must-do for locals and visitors. The line-up every year is dazzling and eclectic, from pop and rock superstars to up-and-coming artists from around the world.

BRIC’s Celebrate Brooklyn summer series, 8/12/21 Photo: JBoogieLove Photography for BK Reader
Roots guitarist Captain Kirk Douglas at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! on 8/12/21 Photo: JBoogieLove Photography for BK Reader

4. Movies at Brooklyn Bridge Park

Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy’s iconic outdoor summer film series, Movies With A View presented by Pluto TV, is back for its 24th season. The series spans Thursday evenings at Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn in Brooklyn Bridge Park.

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. Photo: Supplied/Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy

Brooklyn's summer scene is bursting with free activities that'll have you soaking up the sun and savoring the city's vibrant energy. So, ditch the wallet, gather your crew, and make the most of these fabulous free adventures. Your summer in Brooklyn just got a whole lot hotter – and budget-friendly!


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