NEWS | EVENTS
The Cadman Conservancy hosts a variety of events for all ages. From celebrations of historical achievements to movie nights to gardening gathers, the park has something for everyone. Have a community event in Cadman Plaza Park that you want to promote?
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Juneteenth and Eid al Adha
Monday, June 17 @ 4pm
Juneteenth and Eid al Adha Celebration with the Brooklyn Heights Library
Hello Teens! Join us for our holiday celebration in the Juneteenth Grove at Cadman Park Plaza!
We will have colorful lanyards for Juneteenth bracelet making, and Henna to celebrate Eid al Adha!
BPL librarian Kristina will lead this event.
Storytime!
BPL Storytime June 5th at 10:30 am.
Meet BPL librarians in the grassy area adjacent to Juneteenth Grove. Please join us for this wonderful and popular children's reading time in the park.
Walking Tour
Saturday, June 8th at 10am
The Cadman Park Conservancy is partnering with Inside Out Tours:
Join us for a three-hour Juneteenth walking tour highlighting Black History and the Underground Railroad in Brooklyn. Our journey begins at the Juneteenth Grove in Cadman Plaza.
Walk with us to Downtown Brooklyn to learn about the abolitionists who fought against slavery in NYC!
Stand where history was made at Plymouth Church, known as the 'Grand Central Station' of the Underground Railroad, where enslaved people found refuge from bounty hunters in 19th-century New York, and a mock slave auction ignited abolitionist fervor.
Walk with us to DUMBO and the Brooklyn waterfront to discuss Brooklyn's early free Black community, which fought against discrimination and slavery and became pioneers in Black entrepreneurship and education!
Join us on Saturday June 8th at 10am in Juneteenth Grove.
There are a limited number of tickets. The ticket price is reduced by the generous support of Councilmember Lincoln Restler.
Volunteer gardening June 5
Wednesday June 5, 9:30-11:30am
Join our Wednesday Volunteer Gardeners led by NYC Brooklyn Parks Gardener Jessica Kulig.
Please meet at 9:30am in front (of the statue side) of the Brooklyn War Memorial.
The Brooklyn Ballet
Saturday, June 1st, 2024, 6PM
The Brooklyn Ballet will perform in Cadman Park, Juneteenth Grove at 6pm.
Experience the vibrant fusion of ballet and street dance with Brooklyn Ballet as they kick off our Juneteenth programming with a powerful, free performance. This multidisciplinary program highlight’s themes of perseverance, faith, community, and resilience, featuring the Brooklyn premiere of Still I Rise, inspired by Maya Angelou’s iconic poem. Join us for an unforgettable evening that honors the spirit of freedom and unity.
This is the Brooklyn Ballet’s first time performing in Cadman Plaza Park. We are delighted to be hosting this incredible ballet company. Join us for what we know will be a very special evening in Juneteenth Grove. Bring a blanket and sit on the athletic field!
This performance is made possible by the generous support of Council member Lincoln Restler.
Thank you volunteers!
On Sunday morning, May 19th the Conservancy was joined by many volunteers from the community, including from The Service Collective and students organized by Nate Price from Packer High School. In honor of Memorial Day 2024, we began planting our Memorial Garden on the east and west sides of the Brooklyn War Memorial.
Celebrate Juneteenth
SAVE THE DATES!
Saturday, June 1st, 2024, 6pm
The Brooklyn Ballet will perform in Juneteenth Grove at 6pm. This is free event and all are welcome!
Special thanks to Councilmember Lincoln Restler for support of our Juneteenth programming.
Saturday, June 8th at 10am
Inside Out Tours will be leading a Juneteenth walking tour in Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn, DUMBO and Fulton Ferry Landing.
The tour will begin in Juneteenth Grove.
Rain or shine. Sign up for this 3-hour walking tour will begin next week.
Volunteer gardening May 22
Wednesday May 22 9:30-11:30am
Join our Wednesday Volunteer Gardeners led by NYC Brooklyn Parks Gardener Jessica Kulig.
Please meet at 9:30am in front (of the statue side) of the Brooklyn War Memorial.
MOVIES UNDER THE STARS!
MOVIES UNDER THE STARS! May 23rd, Thursday evening at 7:30pm
Join the Cadman Park Conservancy, Councilmember Lincoln Restler and the NYC Parks Department on Thursday to see
BLACK PANTHER: Wakanda Forever!
Bring a blanket, bring your friends and family!
Volunteer gardening May 15
Wednesday May 15 9:30-11:30am
Join our Wednesday Volunteer Gardeners led by NYC Brooklyn Parks Gardener Jessica Kulig.
Please meet at 9:30am in front (of the statue side) of the Brooklyn War Memorial.