Upcoming Events & Workshops
Free Summer Concerts
Join us for our annual Summer Concert Series in partnership with Councilman Justin Brannan and Senator Andrew Gounardes!
📍Shore Park Shore Rd & 79th St, Shore Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Every Tuesday the main band starts at 7PM and the weekly opening act will be from School of Rock at 6PM in July.
Financial Literacy Workshop Series
Empower your family with the tools to plan, save, and thrive! Join us for a FREE 5-week workshop, 1 session per week, facilitated by Jocelyn Morales, Financial Professional (from Morales Financial Services). Whether you attend one session or all five, each workshop offers valuable and practical insights for building a strong financial foundation for you and your family.
Backpack Giveaway (P.S. 179 Kensington)
Get ready for the new school year! Join us for a back-to-school backpack giveaway in partnership with Councilman Shahana Hanif.
Family Fun Day (Surf Playground)
Join our Family Fun Day in partnership with Councilman Justin Brannan! There will be music, face painting, games, and much more.
Free Family Movie Night
Join us for a fun movie night under the stars in the Maimonides Park Cyclone Stadium!
Everyone is encouraged to bring a blanket to sit on, 🚫 no chairs are permitted and outside food and drinks are not permitted, but refreshments will be provided on site.
ℹ️ Seats are limited. Tickets are required to enter. Please sign up for tickets via Eventbrite: bit.ly/4j50gh
🎥 Featured Movie: Inside Out 2
Backpack Giveaway (Coney Island)
Get ready for the new school year! Join us for a back-to-school backpack giveaway in partnership with Councilman Justin Brannan.
Mommy & Me Picnic
Celebrate the end of summer with a free picnic in Prospect Park to celebrate moms and their little ones ages 0 to 4. Enjoy light refreshments, fun activities, ice cream, a resource table, and plenty of time to connect with other moms in a warm, welcoming space.
Mommy & Me Story Time
Gather with us for a magical Story Time in the Park, where little ones ages 0 to 4 will be enchanted by a delightful tale under the trees. Enjoy a cozy morning of imagination, connection, and fun giveaways for families! Event is FREE!
Family Fun Day (Shore Road Park)
Join our Family Fun Day in partnership with Councilman Justin Brannan and Senator Andrew Gounardes! There will be music, face painting, games, and much more.
Mommy & Me Yoga
Join us for our FREE Mommy & Me Yoga session with playful movement exercises for moms and little ones ages 0-4 years old. Breathe, stretch, connect, and enjoy special giveaways in a warm and welcoming space! Mats + Water Provided!
Mommy & Me Nature Walk
Kicking off our Mommy & Me Summer Series with a nature walk event. Fun, connection, and community designed just for moms and their little ones 0-4 years old. Enjoy the outdoors together and meet other local families. There will be free giveaways!
Community Naloxone Training & Kit (June Session)
FREE Community Naloxone Training & Kit
Learn about the following topics:
What is Narcan/Naloxone
Signs of an Overdose
What to do in case of an overdose
Good Samaritan law
How to replenish your kit
Will occur every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM —Dates and times may vary due to holidays
Location: NIA Office 6614 11th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219 2nd floor Conference Room (No elevator access)
Registration Required: Contact NIA Director of Social Services Senja Frangipani: services@niabklyn.org or 718-236-5266
Must be 18 years of age • Seating limited
Narcan/Naloxone kits are provided by the NYS Department of Health, and training is provided according to the standards of the NYSDOH Opioid Overdose Prevention Program.
Community Naloxone Training & Kit (May Session)
FREE Community Naloxone Training & Kit
Learn about the following topics:
What is Narcan/Naloxone
Signs of an Overdose
What to do in case of an overdose
Good Samaritan law
How to replenish your kit
Will occur every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM —Dates and times may vary due to holidays
Location: NIA Office 6614 11th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219 2nd floor Conference Room (No elevator access)
Registration Required: Contact NIA Director of Social Services Senja Frangipani: services@niabklyn.org or 718-236-5266
Must be 18 years of age • Seating limited
Narcan/Naloxone kits are provided by the NYS Department of Health, and training is provided according to the standards of the NYSDOH Opioid Overdose Prevention Program.
Community Naloxone Training & Kit
FREE Community Naloxone Training & Kit
Learn about the following topics:
What is Narcan/Naloxone
Signs of an Overdose
What to do in case of an overdose
Good Samaritan law
How to replenish your kit
Parenting Journey (Spring Session)
This FREE course is designed to help parents and caregivers understand how past experiences and present realities shape their attitudes and beliefs as parents and influence how they engage with their children. Through a process of self-reflection and guided conversation, Parenting Journey participants learn more about themselves not just as parents but also as individuals, resulting in a more confident parenting style.
Community Baby Shower
Join us for a fun & free community baby shower (0-3 months old)
Games, activities, giveaways
Friends & family are welcome to attend
Participants who is pregnant or has a newborn, will be eligible to receive a gift!
refreshments will be served!
Registration and Enrollment are required
For more info please contact Isabel Paz, Manager of Family Services
929-545-4172 • isabel@niabklyn.org
Christmas Tree Lighting at Kaiser Park
Join us to celebrate with Santa, NIA carolers, music, & light refreshments!
Holiday Celebration
Join us for a joyful gathering as we light up the holiday season with our
Christmas Tree Lighting, Menorah Lighting, and Kinara Lighting ceremonies! There will be caroling, music, complimentary treats and hot chocolate.
Christmas Tree Lightings
Join us to celebrate with Santa, music, and light refreshments.
Featured participants include: The Guild for Exceptional Children, Xaverian Choir and Band, Narrows Community Theater, and NIA Carolers
12/3 - John Paul Jones Park, 101st Street & 4th Ave, begins @ 6PM
12/4 - Dyker Park, 86th St & 14th Ave, begins @ 6PM
Halloween Festival
Join us for our Halloween Festival at Owl’s Head Park. There will be free treats, pumpkin painting, a costume contest, music, and more!
Spooktacular
Join us at our 10th Annual Spooktacular Halloween Festival at 11th Ave between 66th & 67th St. There will be free treats, crafts, a costume contest, petting zoo, live music, and more!
Swing Band Concert
Join us for a night of live music with M.A.S. Swing Band.
Limited Seating. Doors Open at 5PM, Band starts at 5:30PM.
9/11 Vigil 2024
Join us in gathering together as a community to remember and pay tribute to those we lost.
Family Fun Days
Family Fun Days are scheduled from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturdays:
7/20 (rain date 7/21) - Shore Road Park at 79th Street in partnership with Councilman Brannan & Senator Gounardes
7/27 (rain date 7/28) – Bensonhurst Park at Cropsey Avenue & Bay Parkway in partnership with Councilman Brannan & Senator Chu
8/3 (rain date 8/4) – Kaiser Park at Neptune and Bayview Avenue in Coney Island in partnership with Councilman Brannan
8/10 (rain date 8/11) – Surf Avenue at West 25th Street in Coney Island in partnership with Councilman Brannan
8/17 (rain date 9/7) - Seth Low Park on West 12th Street between Bay Parkway & Avenue P in partnership with Senator Iwen Chu
Summer Concert Series
Join us for our FREE Summer Concerts at 79th Street & Shore Road Park.
Concerts every Tuesday July 9th - August 27th (rains dates each Wednesday) and Friday, September 6th (rain date Friday, September 13th) starting at 7:00 PM.
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