Things to Do Today in Brooklyn, NY

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Model Helicopter Flying

Happening now · Sun, Apr 12, 12:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Calvert Vaux Park · Brooklyn, NY

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Workshop | Creative Jam

Happening now · Sun, Apr 12, 7:45 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Twenty Sided Store · 280 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY

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Commander Casual

Sun, Apr 12, 4:15 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Twenty Sided Store · 280 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY · Ages 18+

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Compass Party: Second City’s Improv Ensemble Night

Starts in 52 min · Sun, Apr 12, 11:00 PM UTC · The Second City New York · 116 Boerum Pl, Brooklyn, NY

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SSS PPP Spring 2026

Sun, Apr 12, 1:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Prospect Park · Brooklyn, NY

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SSS PNL Spring 2026

Sun, Apr 12, 1:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Prospect Park · Brooklyn, NY

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Picnic House

Happening now · Sun, Apr 12, 12:00 PM–3:59 AM UTC · Prospect Park · Brooklyn, NY

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Canadiens vs. New York Islanders

Sun, Apr 12, 10:00 PM UTC · UBS Arena · 2400 Hempstead Tpke, Elmont, NY

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Model Aircraft Flying

Happening now · Sun, Apr 12, 1:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · LaTourette Park & Golf Course · Staten Island, NY

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Athletics at New York Mets

Sun, Apr 12, 5:40 PM UTC · Citi Field · 41 Seaver Way, Queens, NY

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MSPC Gala

Happening now · Sun, Apr 12, 4:00 AM–3:59 AM UTC · Madison Square Park · Manhattan, NY

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2026 No Amplified Sound

Happening now · Sun, Apr 12, 12:00 PM–3:59 AM UTC · Washington Square Park · Manhattan, NY

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RIPA Special Event Permit

Happening now · Sun, Apr 12, 10:00 AM–3:00 AM UTC · Randall's Island Park · Manhattan, NY

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CentralParkinternationalfolkdancers

Sun, Apr 12, 3:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Central Park · Manhattan, NY

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Celebration

Happening now · Sun, Apr 12, 5:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Central Park · Manhattan, NY

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Garden Explorations

Sun, Apr 12, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Van Cortlandt Park · Bronx, NY

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Charlotte Hornets at New York Knicks

Sun, Apr 12, 10:00 PM UTC · NY

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Poetry Festival: Senses Poetry Workshop

Sun, Apr 12, 7:45 PM–8:45 PM UTC · Long Beach Public Library · 111 W Park Ave, Long Beach, NY

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Veterans Lawn Closure

Happening now · Sun, Apr 12, 4:00 AM–3:59 AM UTC · Madison Square Park · Manhattan, NY

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Lawn Closure - Pilgrim Hill

Happening now · Sun, Apr 12, 4:00 AM–3:59 AM UTC · Central Park · Manhattan, NY

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Lawn Closure - Cedar Hill

Happening now · Sun, Apr 12, 4:00 AM–3:59 AM UTC · Central Park · Manhattan, NY

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Lawn Closure - Bowling Green Lawn

Happening now · Sun, Apr 12, 4:00 AM–3:59 AM UTC · Central Park · Manhattan, NY

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East Meadow Closure

Happening now · Sun, Apr 12, 4:00 AM–3:59 AM UTC · Central Park · Manhattan, NY

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Lawn Closure - Pond Lawn

Happening now · Sun, Apr 12, 4:00 AM–3:59 AM UTC · Central Park · Manhattan, NY

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Things to Do Today in Brooklyn, NY

Model Helicopter Flying

Workshop | Creative Jam

Commander Casual

Compass Party: Second City’s Improv Ensemble Night

SSS PPP Spring 2026

SSS PNL Spring 2026

Picnic House

Canadiens vs. New York Islanders

Model Aircraft Flying

Athletics at New York Mets

MSPC Gala

2026 No Amplified Sound

RIPA Special Event Permit

CentralParkinternationalfolkdancers

Celebration

Garden Explorations

Charlotte Hornets at New York Knicks

Poetry Festival: Senses Poetry Workshop

Veterans Lawn Closure

Lawn Closure - Pilgrim Hill

Lawn Closure - Cedar Hill

Lawn Closure - Bowling Green Lawn

East Meadow Closure

Lawn Closure - Pond Lawn

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