We will be back on Saturday, September 30
Enjoy car free public open space and support the businesses on Montague Street during
Open Streets on Montague. All activities are free.
Friends, family, bikes, scooters, games, and pets on leashes welcome.
SEP 23
Enjoy an afternoon of jazz guitar by neighborhood residents Larry Simon and Randall Rothenberg. These two well know recording artists, composers and musicians have worked with renowned musicians around the world and are sure to delight.
SEP 23
Buy food and/or drink from any Montague Street business and enjoy it in this temporary outdoor space for adults-only.
Bring your friends and meet some new ones.
SEP 23
Let your imagination go wild. Have fun playing with street chalk, giant games, Jenga, corn hole, Connect4, and more.
For kids and kids at heart ages 3-103.
SEP 30
NYC has a critical need for blood donations. Be part of the solution. Sign up to donate blood at Open Streets on Montague on September 30 here now.
Your donation can save 3 lives.
Donors must 16* – 75 years old, weigh least 110 pounds and have a valid photo ID.
The New York Blood Center Mobile Unit will be parked near St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church at 157 Montague Street.
The blood drive is a collaborative initiative of The Montague Street BID, the Brooklyn Heights Association, City Council Member Lincoln Restler and St Ann & the Holy Trinity Church.
*16 year olds must have a singed permission slip from their parent or guardian to donate.
SEP 30
Lung cancer is the #1 leading cause of cancer deaths in the US. 64% of lung cancers are diagnosed at late stages. If you are
you may be eligible for a free lung cancer screening. Come meet the team from the American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative to find out.
SEP 30
Join the Brooklyn Public Library for books, crafts and fun.
SEP 30
Buy food and/or drink from any Montague Street business and enjoy it in this temporary outdoor space for adults-only.
Bring your friends and meet some new ones.
SEP 30
Let your imagination go wild. Have fun playing with street chalk, giant games, Jenga, corn hole, Connect4, and more.
For kids and kids at heart ages 3-103.
OCT 7
We’re bringing pickleball to Open Streets on Montague
Grab your paddle, balls and a partner to play pickleball on 3 temporary regulation courts we’re setting up on Montague Street from 12-5pm
Don’t have a partner? Come meet one. Never played before? We’ll have paddles and balls you can borrow, and experienced players to help you.
Balls will be in the air, so if you park on Montague Street be sure to move your car by 10am on Saturday October 7.
If you want to volunteer to help at the Montague Open email us here.
📣 Special thanks to our neighbor David Solomito for asking us to bring pickleball to Montague and for coaching us through the idea and execution.
Pickleball on Montague is best for people 12 years and older.
OCT 7
Get free paper lawn and leaf bags for setting out leaves and yard waste for curbside composting pickup, while supplies last.Learn about how to participate in the NYC Curbside Composting Program and order your free brown bin (deadline to order is Oct 13).
OCT 7
OCT 7
Enjoy the sounds of Morrisania Band Project (MBP), an award-winning R&B soul collective that adds vibrancy to everywhere they perform. Expect soul-stirring tributes to legendary funk, rock, and soul artists, and some original music sure to get you up and dancing.
OCT 7
Buy food and/or drink from any Montague Street business and enjoy it in this temporary outdoor space for adults-only.
Bring your friends and meet some new ones.
OCT 7
Let your imagination go wild. Have fun playing with street chalk, giant games, Jenga, corn hole, Connect4, and more.
For kids and kids at heart ages 3-103.
OCT 14
OCT 14
Looking for a great way to exercise and mentally stimulate your dog? Give agility a try! Dogboy NYC co-founder and certified trainer Robert Haussmann, will be on hand to guide you and your dog through jumps and tunnels. No experience necessary – just come with a willingness to learn and have some fun!
OCT 14
Grab your festive fall attire and join the Pupscale Events team for an afternoon of treats, activities, and giveaways as we ready for holiday celebrations with furiends at Open Streets on Montague.
OCT 14
Stop by to meet friends and learn more about the Willowtown Dog Run and Hillside Dog Parks.
OCT 14
TSC is partnering with Animal Care Centers to help highlight some potential amazing pets. We’ll provide you a photo of an animal in the shelter and your job will be to draw or paint a lovely portrait of them that will be highlighted in their online adoption profile. Your artistic rendering will help further humanize each animals’ distinct personality.
For more info visit theservicecollective.org
OCT 14
Enjoy an afternoon of jazz guitar by neighborhood residents Larry Simon and Randall Rothenberg. These two well know recording artists, composers and musicians have worked with renowned musicians around the world and are sure to delight.
OCT 14
Buy food and/or drink from any Montague Street business and enjoy it in this temporary outdoor space for adults-only.
Bring your friends and meet some new ones.
OCT 14
Let your imagination go wild. Have fun playing with street chalk, giant games, Jenga, corn hole, Connect4, and more.
For kids and kids at heart ages 3-103.
OCT 21
Let your imagination go wild. Have fun playing with street chalk, giant games, Jenga, corn hole, Connect4, and more.
For kids and kids at heart ages 3-103.
OCT 21
Buy food and/or drink from any Montague Street business and enjoy it in this temporary outdoor space for adults-only.
Bring your friends and meet some new ones.
OCT 28
Stay tuned for details
OCT 28
OCT 28
Let your imagination go wild. Have fun playing with street chalk, giant games, Jenga, corn hole, Connect4, and more.
For kids and kids at heart ages 3-103.
OCT 28
Buy food and/or drink from any Montague Street business and enjoy it in this temporary outdoor space for adults-only.
Bring your friends and meet some new ones.
Don’t forget to wear a costume today
SEP 16
For over a year, The Service Collective has been helping to clean and fill the friendly fridge. Learn about this important community resource, how you can help, and create a fridge magnet to decorate our new fridge.
Volunteer for a shift here
For more information visit theservicecollective.org
SEP 16
Let your imagination go wild. Have fun playing with street chalk, giant games, Jenga, corn hole, Connect4, and more.
For kids and kids at heart ages 3-103.
SEP 16
Buy food and/or drink from any Montague Street business and enjoy it in this temporary outdoor space for adults-only.
Bring your friends and meet some new ones.
SEP 16
Get a free 1 gallon kitchen container for storing food scraps inside, while supplies last.Learn about how to participate in the NYC Curbside Composting Program and order your free brown bin.
SEP 16
SEP 16
End the day with the dance professionals of Fred Astaire Studios to celebrate their Grand Opening.
Enjoy professional performances, dance party, live music and refreshments in their studio.
SEP 9
Mommy Poppins x Brooklyn Bridge Parents are taking over Open Streets on Montague for a Back to School Party featuring more then 40 free activities for kids.
Squash, basketball, face painting, rock painting, castle building, STEM stations, glitter tattoos, Ninja warrior parkour, fitness classes, mini pools (bring bathing suits and towels for the little ones) and more.
Entertainment under the tent b/w Henry – Hicks near 118 Montague includes:
Be sure to stop by to meet Montague Street businesses including
Le Meraviglie Art, Guidepost Montessori School, Books are Magic, Wundabar Pilates, Champions Martial Arts and more.
The Back to School Party is supported by Dumbo Moving and Storage, Petits Poussins and Success Academy, the merchants of Montague Street, the Montague Street Business Improvement District, and the Brooklyn Heights Association.
SEP 9
Introducing the Montague Cocktail Co-op — a temporary gathering space for adults.
Buy food and/or drink from any Montague Street business and enjoy it in this outdoor adults-only space.
Bring your friends and meet some new ones.
JUL 29
Hang out with some of Books are Magic favorite illustrators and authors at their second annual Graphic Fest. Featuring Abby Denson, John Patrick Green, Sharee Miller, Travis Nichols, Aatmaja Pandya, Jason Patterson, Isabel Roxas, Sid Sharp, Mark Siegel, Colleen AF Venable, Ivy Noelle Weir, Wendy Xu, and more.
RSVPs are suggested for this popular event
RSVP here
JUL 29
Mad for Chicken, 📍80 Montague Street, welcomes kids and their adults to Open Streets on Montague with a special offer.
Free 3-piece tender and fries for kids 1-10 years old, with a purchase of an entree every Saturday in July between 12pm – 5pm.
JUL 29
Dream over, walk through, escape momentarily into a magical temporary landscape created by artists Piera Bonerba and Emanuale Simmonelli. Be transported in our 700 square feet field full of brightly painted handcrafted 6-foot tall flowers created mostly with upcycled materials and found objects.
JUL 29
Let your imagination go wild. Have fun playing with giant games, street chalk and more.
JUL 29
Visit Brooklyn Poets for 20% off all swag
JUL 22
Mad for Chicken, 📍80 Montague Street, welcomes kids and their adults to Open Streets on Montague with a special offer.
Free 3-piece tender and fries for kids 1-10 years old, with a purchase of an entree every Saturday in July between 12pm – 5pm.
JUL 22
Let your imagination go wild. Have fun playing with giant games, street chalk and more.
JUL 22
Dream over, walk through, escape momentarily into a magical temporary landscape created by artists Piera Bonerba and Emanuale Simmonelli. Be transported in our 700 square feet field full of brightly painted handcrafted 6-foot tall flowers created mostly with upcycled materials and found objects.
JUL 15
Dream over, walk through, escape momentarily into a magical temporary landscape created by artists Piera Bonerba and Emanuale Simmonelli. Be transported in our 700 square feet field full of brightly painted handcrafted 6-foot tall flowers created mostly with upcycled materials and found objects.
JUL 15
Pull up a seat and enjoy this acoustic guitar/vocal duo performing your favorite folk-rock hits.
JUL 15
Hop aboard the Brooklyn Public Library Bookmobile. Browse a variety of books, get a library card, or use reference services through Bookmobile staff.
JUL 15
Let your imagination go wild. Have fun playing with giant games, street chalk and more.
JUL 15
Mad for Chicken, 📍80 Montague Street, welcomes kids and their adults to Open Streets on Montague with a special offer.
Free 3-piece tender and fries for kids 1-10 years old, with a purchase of an entree every Saturday in May, June and July between 12pm – 5pm.
JUL 15
Pack your books and toys and come play in our beautifully painted village of cardboard playhouses. Get creative, play pretend, and enjoy the summer air in these magical homes with the artists at Le Meraviglie.
JUL 15
Pack your books and toys and come play in our beautifully painted village of cardboard playhouses. Get creative, play pretend, and enjoy the summer air in these magical homes with the artists at Le Meraviglie.
JUL 8
Let your imagination go wild. Have fun playing with giant games, street chalk and more.
JUL 8
Mad for Chicken, 📍80 Montague Street, welcomes kids and their adults to Open Streets on Montague with a special offer.
Free 3-piece tender and fries for kids 1-10 years old, with a purchase of an entree every Saturday in July between 12pm – 5pm.
JUL 8
Dream over, walk through, escape momentarily into a magical temporary landscape created by artists Piera Bonerba and Emanuale Simmonelli. Be transported in our 700 square feet field full of brightly painted handcrafted 6-foot tall flowers created mostly with upcycled materials and found objects.
JUL 8
For children 4 and older
JUL 1
Fred Astaire Studios📍128 Montague Street
Have you always wanted to Dance with the Stars? Here’s your chance. Learn to rumba, chacha, salsa active moves, and bachata with the professional dancers at Fred Astaire Studios, outside of 128 Montague Street.
For ages 10 – 85, no experience necessary. Don’t have a partner? Don’t worry. Fun for all guaranteed.
JUL 1
Mad for Chicken, 📍80 Montague Street, welcomes kids and their adults to Open Streets on Montague with a special offer.
Free 3-piece tender and fries for kids 1-10 years old, with a purchase of an entree every Saturday in June and July between 12pm – 5pm.
JUL 1
Let your imagination go wild. Have fun playing with giant games, street chalk and more.
JUL 1
Dream over, walk through, escape momentarily into a magical temporary landscape created by artists Piera Bonerba and Emanuale Simmonelli. Be transported in our 700 square feet field full of brightly painted handcrafted 6-foot tall flowers created mostly with upcycled materials and found objects.
JUN 24
Mad for Chicken, 📍80 Montague Street, welcomes kids and their adults to Open Streets on Montague with a special offer.
Free 3-piece tender and fries for kids 1-10 years old, with a purchase of an entree every Saturday in June and July between 12pm – 5pm.
JUN 24
Dream over, walk through, escape momentarily into a magical temporary landscape created by artists Piera Bonerba and Emanuale Simmonelli. Be transported in our 700 square feet field full of brightly painted handcrafted 6-foot tall flowers created mostly with upcycled materials and found objects.
JUN 24
Brooklyn Poets Youth Summer Saturdays drop-in classes for young people ages 7–9, 10–12, and 13–18. All young people who are interested in poetry are invited to participate in this program classes, regardless of their writing experience.
For more information click here to sign up.
JUN 24
Youth music sensation JAW, will be back for a return engagement. Expect a set of cover and original rock the likes of which you’ve never experienced before. You don’t want to miss this.
JUN 24
Enjoy the sounds of Morrisania Band Project (MBP), an award-winning R&B soul collective that adds vibrancy to everywhere they perform. Expect soul-stirring tributes to legendary funk, rock, and soul artists, and some original music sure to get you up and dancing.
JUN 24
Mallory will read “Let’s Move and Groove!” , an interactive story that encourages children ages 2-5 to dance around, act silly, and practice foundational skills like counting and the ABCs. Be ready for a fun, shared experience for kids and adults alike. Tattoos, coloring books and more.
JUN 17
Dream over, walk through, escape momentarily into a magical temporary landscape created by artists Piera Bonerba and Emanuale Simmonelli. Be transported in our 700 square feet field full of brightly painted handcrafted 6-foot tall flowers created mostly with upcycled materials and found objects.
JUN 17
Mad for Chicken, 📍80 Montague Street, welcomes kids and their adults to Open Streets on Montague with a special offer.
Free 3-piece tender and fries for kids 1-10 years old, with a purchase of an entree every Saturday in May, June and July between 12pm – 5pm.
JUN 10
featuring
Giant Games
Chalk Street Drawing
Super Soccer Stars 12-5pm
Hype Dance Party 2-3pm
and more
JUN 10
Stay tuned for details
JUN 10
FAD Market will bring over 50 makers, artists, and small businesses to Montague Street. Expect everything from impeccably-crafted jewelry and apparel to bath and body care, tableware, home furnishings, and artisanal packaged food.
For more information, visit www.fadmarket.co.
JUN 3
Mad for Chicken, 📍80 Montague Street, welcomes kids and their adults to Open Streets on Montague with a special offer.
Free 3-piece tender and fries for kids 1-10 years old, with a purchase of an entree every Saturday in May, June and July between 12pm – 5pm.
JUN 3
Dream over, walk through, escape momentarily into a magical temporary landscape created by artists Piera Bonerba and Emanuale Simmonelli. Be transported in our 700 square feet field full of brightly painted handcrafted 6-foot tall flowers created mostly with upcycled materials and found objects.
MAY 27
From tuneful toddlers 5 and up to enthusiastic elders, experience the joys of making music with Jasna Popovic, New York Artist Management (NYAM) Piano Studio.
12:15-12:30pm Concert by Jasna Popovic
12:40 – 1:00pm Class: Learn to Play Piano
1:10 – 1:30pm Class: Learn to Play Piano
Seats and keyboards are limited. Sign up for class at 12pm with Jasna at the keyboard on Montague Street.
MAY 27
Mad for Chicken, 📍80 Montague Street, welcomes kids and their adults to Open Streets on Montague with a special offer.
Free 3-piece tender and fries for kids 1-10 years old, with a purchase of an entree every Saturday in May, June and July between 12pm – 5pm.
MAY 27
Dream over, walk through, escape momentarily into a magical temporary landscape created by artists Piera Bonerba and Emanuale Simmonelli. Be transported in our 700 square feet field full of brightly painted handcrafted 6-foot tall flowers created mostly with upcycled materials and found objects.
MAY 20
Join the Booklyn Public Library for books, crafts and fun.
MAY 20
Have you always wanted to Dance with the Stars? Here’s your chance. Learn to rumba, chacha, salsa active moves, and bachata with the professional dancers at Fred Astaire Studios, outside of 128 Montague Street.
For ages 10 – 85, no experience necessary. Don’t have a partner? Don’t worry. Fun for all guaranteed.
MAY 20
Mad for Chicken, 📍80 Montague Street, welcomes kids and their adults to Open Streets on Montague with a special offer.
Free 3-piece tender and fries for kids 1-10 years old, with a purchase of an entree every Saturday in May, June and July between 12pm – 5pm.
MAY 20
Dream over, walk through, escape momentarily into a magical temporary landscape created by artists Piera Bonerba and Emanuale Simmonelli. Be transported in our 700 square feet field full of brightly painted handcrafted 6-foot tall flowers created mostly with upcycled materials and found objects.
MAY 20
Enjoy the sounds of Morrisania Band Project (MBP), an award-winning R&B soul collective that adds vibrancy to everywhere they perform. Expect soul-stirring tributes to legendary funk, rock, and soul artists, and some original music sure to get you up and dancing.
MAY 13
Mad for Chicken, 📍80 Montague Street, welcomes kids and their adults to Open Streets on Montague with a special offer.
Free 3-piece tender and fries for kids 1-10 years old, with a purchase of an entree every Saturday in May, June and July between 12pm – 5pm.
MAY 13
MAY 13
Dream over, walk through, escape momentarily into a magical temporary landscape created by artists Piera Bonerba and Emanuale Simmonelli. Be transported in our 700 square feet field full of brightly painted handcrafted 6-foot tall flowers created mostly with upcycled materials and found objects.
MAY 13
Come browse and READ at Street Lab’s pop-up, portable reading room and curated collection of books, PLAY at a pop-up obstacle course, or sit together at one big table.
These activities are offered through Street Lab’s new Equipment Library for Public Space, made possible with funding from NYC Dept. of Small Business Services, with support from NYC Dept. of Transportation.
MAY 13
Kids: join the artists at Le Meraviglie Art, 108 Montague and find inspiration in Mother Nature using fresh flowers to create unique works of art. Explore the vibrant colors and textures found in nature while making a sweet springtime gift for your mother, aunt, grandma, sister, friend, or any special person in your life.
Come celebrate spring and the joy flowers bring.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
MAY 6
Join us for the first day of Open Streets on Montague Street this year.
MAY 6
Be the first to see the new Linus eDutchi & eRoadster at L’Appartement 4F, 115 Montague Street. Arrive by bike and receive a complimentary croissant.
Enter a contest to win a Linus & L’Appartement 4F gift card and depart down Montague Street toward the Promenade with a map of L’Appartement 4F’s favorite destinations in Brooklyn.
There are only a few slots for bikes on Montague Street. You are 100% responsible for your bike.
MAY 6
We’re kicking off Open Streets today celebrating one of everyone’s favorite neighbors, Canon John Denaro, pastor of St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church on Clinton and Montague Streets, as he marks his 60th birthday with music and entertainment for all ages at a day-long party sure to get you dancing in the streets.
MAY 6
Mad for Chicken, 📍80 Montague Street, welcomes kids and their adults to Open Streets on Montague with a special offer.
Free 3-piece chicken tender and fries for kids 1-10 years old, with a purchase of an entree every Saturday in May, June and July between 12pm – 5pm.
MAY 6
Browse and READ at Street Lab’s pop-up, portable reading room and curated collection of books, PLAY at a pop-up obstacle course, and chalk the street with STREET MARKERS to create murals on Montague St between Henry and Hicks St.
These activities are offered through Street Lab’s new Equipment Library for Public Space, made possible with funding from NYC Dept. of Small Business Services, with support from NYC Dept. of Transportation.
MAY 6
Support neighbors in need. Help The Service Collective collect pantry items to benefit food pantries at St. Ann & Holy Trinity, Breaking Ground, St. Charles Borromeo and First Presbyterian Church. Together, these pantries regularly feed 600 of our neighbors.
These items have been requested for donation
For more information and to register, click here
MAY 6
Hungry March Band, a brass, percussion, and performance ensemble has been bringing live musical spectacles to the people of New York City and beyond for more than 20 years.
They embody the spirit of NYC’s streets with an inimitable brass sound and inspired, eclectic dance with a unique sonic voice that melds their musical knowledge of big band, traditional, and free jazz, with punk rock and global brass influences.
MAY 6
Samoa Wilson has been captivating audiences with a voice the New York Times calls “sweet, effortless, old-timey” since she was 12 years old. A staple on the New York City folk scene, you can expect an electrifying performance of gospel, blues and jazz, and torchy and honeyed renditions of haunting little-known tunes.
MAY 6
Find a spot on Montague Street near Henry Street for Champion Martial Arts’, riveting martial arts demonstration. Be amazed as Champions’ Masters and students demonstrate Taekwondo, kicks, spins, board breaking, and more.
First performance: 2:30pm
Second performance: 3:30pm
You don’t want to miss this!
MAY 6
Enjoy live readings on the street, here in the heart of the birthplace of American poetry — Brooklyn Heights. Brooklyn Poets will sponsor an open mic event for its members with poems about birth and birthdays that is sure to be seriously fun.
MAY 6
Grace Chorale of Brooklyn is an 85-member chorus based in Brooklyn Heights dedicated to the performance and promotion of choral singing in Brooklyn. In their 45th year, GCB concerts, performing partnerships, and educational outreach events continue to offer a wide variety of choral music to audiences throughout the Borough.
Join Grace Chorale for a special performance and to sing Happy Birthday to Canon John Denaro of St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church and Pro-Cathedral.
MAY 6
All aboard Captain Kitty’s fantastic voyage. Leave your troubles at the dock and speed along with Captain Kitty to the land of disco, dance, and funk. Enjoy big vocals, epic string sections, and basslines that could power a cruise ship.
MAY 6
Join author Mallory Schloss for a reading of her new book “Let’s Move and Groove!” , an interactive story that encourages children ages 2-5 to dance around, act silly, and practice foundational skills like counting and the ABCs. Be ready for a fun, shared experience for kids and adults alike. Tattoos, coloring books and more.
Open Streets on Montague is a collaborative program of the Montague Street BID, the Brooklyn Heights Association and the NYC Department of Transportation.