Bridge and Borough | Weekend Edition June 27-29, 2025

Hello Bridge and Borough readers!. Here's what's happening across Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn.

MANHATTAN

NYC Pride March | Sunday, June 29, 2025 | Starts 12:00pm. The march kicks off at 26th & 5th, ending down in the Village. Karine Jean-Pierre and Marti Gould Cummings are grand marshals. This is always popular so expect a massive crowd. Free | 26th St & 5th Ave to Greenwich Village | nycpride.org

PrideFest | Sunday, June 29, 2025 | 11:00am-6:00pm Kid Friendly. The street festival part of Pride weekend - way more chill than the march itself. Tons of food vendors, local businesses, and live music on 4th Avenue. Great for families who want to celebrate but avoid the march crowds. Free | 4th Ave from 14th St to 8th St | nycpride.org

Smorgasburg WTC | Friday, June 28, 2025 | 11:00am-6:00pm Kid Friendly. There will be over 70 food vendors. It gets a crazy busy but the food is worth it. Free to enter | The Oculus, Fulton St & Church St | smorgasburg.com

Children's Museum | Saturday-Sunday, June 28-29 | Various times Kid Friendly. "Pride Parade Floats". Kids can make little boats and float them in water. Museum admission required | 212 West 83rd St | cmom.org

DREAMLAND PRIDE | Sunday, June 29, 2025 | 3:00pm-10:00pm. Gorgon City is headlining this Pride concert in Central Park. If you're into electronic music and want something a bit more low-key than the main festivities, this could be for you. Tickets required | Rumsey Playfield, Central Park | summerstage.org

BROOKLYN

Cyclones Games | Friday 6:40pm & Saturday 6pm & Sunday 2pm Kid Friendly. Brooklyn Cyclones vs Jersey Shore BlueClaws this weekend! The ballpark has great views and a nice breeze. Plus it’s way cheaper than a Yankees or Mets game. Tickets start around $15 | Maimonides Park, Coney Island | milb.com/brooklyn

Smorgasburg Williamsburg | Saturday, June 29 | 11:00am-6:00pm Kid Friendly. This is the original and still the best Smorgasburg location. Right on the water with some beautiful Manhattan skyline views. It gets absolutely packed by noon so go early if you want to actually move around. Free | East River State Park, 90 Kent Ave | smorgasburg.com

Smorgasburg Prospect Park | Sunday, June 30 | 11:00am-6:00pm Kid Friendly. Less touristy than Williamsburg and similarly great food. Go chill in the park after you eat. It should be more relaxed. Free | Breeze Hill, Prospect Park | smorgasburg.com

Bonsai Workshop | Saturday, June 28 | 10:00am-1:00pm. Learn to make your own tiny tree at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. You need to register ahead of time though. Workshop fee | Brooklyn Botanic Garden | bbg.org

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn | Ongoing through August. These are free outdoor concerts all summer at the bandshell in Prospect Park. Check their lineup - some really good acts come through and it doesn't cost anything. Free | Lena Horne Bandshell | bricartsmedia.org

QUEENS

New York Hall of Science | Saturday & Sunday, June 28-29, 2025 | 10:00am-5:00pm Kid Friendly. Interactive science museum open weekends. Over 450 hands-on exhibits perfect for families. Adults $19, Children (2-17) $16, Seniors $12. Science Playground additional $4 per person. | 47-01 111th St, Corona | nysci.org

Flushing Meadows Corona Park | Saturday & Sunday, June 28-29, 2025 | Dawn to dusk Kid Friendly. Massive park that's always open - home to the Unisphere, playgrounds, sports fields, and walking paths. The park where both the NY Hall of Science and Queens Museum are located. Totally free and great for families. | Corona/Flushing | nycgovparks.org

Queens Night Market | Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 4pm - 12am Kid Friendly. The famous night market. | Behind NY Hall of Science, Flushing Meadows, Corona Park | queensnightmarket.com

Heads up: Always double-check websites before heading out. Weather and other events could cause the events to be cancelled.

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