Celebrate Memorial Day in Brooklyn and Queens

Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 27 this year and is a federal holiday to honor and remember the brave men and women who served our country’s armed forces and military. Get into the spirit of patriotism and remembrance by celebrating Memorial Day all weekend long at one of these events happening in Brooklyn and Queens, such as parades in Bay Ridge and Little Neck, outdoor events in Prospect Park, a concert in Greenwood Heights, crafts in Flushing, and a fair in Sunnyside. Also see where to celebrate Memorial Day across the New York City area, including Manhattan, Westchester and Rockland counties, and on Long Island.

Memorial Day Events in Brooklyn

Donald Zucker and Barbara Hrbek Zucker Ocean Wonders: Sharks!
WHEN: Through June 30: daily, 10am-6pm
WHERE: New York Aquarium, 602 Surf Ave., Coney Island
AGES: All
WHAT: See the more than 115 species, including sand tiger sharks and sandbar sharks, that live in this state-of-the-art exhibit.
WHY WE LOVE IT: Sharks aren't your thing? There are also rays, sea turtles, and other marine life that live right off the Coney Island Boardwalk.
WANT TO GO? $12; free for children 2 and younger . 718-265-3474. nyaquarium.com.

FREE Fleet Week General Public Ship Tours
WHEN: May 23-27, 8am-5pm
WHERE: Homeport Pier , 305 Front St., Staten Island
AGES: All
WHAT: Notice to guests, electronic smoking devices are prohibited. Additionally, all guests over the age of 18 will be required to show a valid photo I.D.
WANT TO GO? militarynews.com/app/fleetweeknewyork.

FREE DanceAfrica 2019 Bazaar
WHEN: May 25-27, see website for schedule
WHERE: Ashland Place and Lafayette Avenue, Ashland Place and Lafayette Avenue, Fort Greene
AGES: All
WHAT: Browse more than 150 vendors from around the world offering African, Caribbean, and African-American food, crafts, and fashion.
WANT TO GO? 718-636-4100. bam.org/bazaar.

FREE 152nd Kings County Memorial Day Parade
WHEN: Monday, May 27, 11am
WHERE: John Paul Jones Park , 101st Street and 4th Avenue, Fort Hamilton
AGES: All
WHAT: NYC's longest running Memorial Day Parade ends with a memorial service.
WANT TO GO? 631-946-6249. brooklynmemorialdayparade.com.

FREE Memorial Day in Prospect Park
WHEN: Monday, May 27, 12-4pm
WHERE: Prospect Park Audubon Center, 101 East Drive, Flatbush
AGES: All
WHAT: Enjoy a family bird walk, animal encounter, discovery backpacks, and nature exploration.
WANT TO GO? 646-393-9031. prospectpark.org.

Sensory Room
WHEN: May 1-31, 2-2:30pm, 2:45-3:15pm, 3:30-4pm, 4:15-4:45pm
WHERE: Brooklyn Children's Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave., Crown Heights
AGES: 3-8
WHAT: Sensory Room is an inclusive space where children of all abilities can engage with their peers and explore their senses.
WANT TO GO? $11. 718-735-4400. brooklynkids.org.

First Discoveries for Toddlers
WHEN: May 3-31, 9:30-11:30am
WHERE: Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 1000 Washington Ave., Crown Heights
AGES: Newborn-5
WHAT: Plant a seed, touch a wriggly worm, read a story, or create a unique nature craft at special activity stations designed for toddlers.
WANT TO GO? $15; $8 seniors and students older than 12; free for children 12 and younger. 718-623-7200. bbg.org.

Memorial Day Events in Queens

'Flight of the Butterflies 3D'
WHEN: July 1- June 30, daily, 11am and 1pm
WHERE: New York Hall of Science, 4701 111th St., Corona
AGES: 5 and older
WHAT: Follow the monarchs’ perilous journey and join hundreds of real butterflies in the remote mountain peaks of Mexico, with breathtaking cinematography from Peter Parks.
WANT TO GO? $6; $5 children, students, and seniors. 718-699-0005. nysci.org.

Sea Lion Feeding
WHEN: Jan. 15-31, daily, 11:15am, 2pm, and 4pm
WHERE: Queens Zoo, 53-51 111th St., Corona
AGES: All
WHAT: See the sea lions get their meals and maybe do a trick or two!
WANT TO GO? $9.95; $7.95 seniors ages 65 and older; $6.95 children ages 3-12; FREE for children 2 and younger. 718-271-1500. Queenszoo.com.

FREE Knit and Crochet Circle
WHEN: Feb. 4- June 24, Mondays, 6-7pm
WHERE: Queens Library- Poppenhusen Branch, 121-23 14 Ave., College Point
AGES: All
WHAT: Learn to knit, get help with projects, and share patterns and techniques.
WANT TO GO? 718-359-1102. queenslibrary.org.

FREE Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade
WHEN: Monday, May 27, 2pm
WHERE: Jayson Avenue and Northern Boulevard, , Little Neck
AGES: All
WHAT: The 92nd annual parade celebrates the poem that became our national anthem.
WANT TO GO? lndmemorialday.org.

FREE Ridgewood / Glendale Myrtle Avenue Memorial Day Parade
WHEN: Monday, May 27, 12pm
WHERE: Myrtle Avenue at Cooper Avenue, Ridgewood
AGES: All
WHAT: See ECCA antique autos in the parade.
WANT TO GO? queenschamber.org.

'Planet Power 3-D'
WHEN: Nov. 12 – June 30, daily, 1-3pm
WHERE: New York Hall of Science, 4701 111th St., Corona
AGES: All
WHAT: Planet Power 3D explores the history of electricity – from the first spark created by man’s hand to today’s industrial power plants.
WANT TO GO? $6; $5 children, students, and seniors (with NYSCI admission); $4 members. 718-699-0005. nysci.org.

'Backyard Wilderness' 3-D
WHEN: Feb. 2- Sept. 30, daily, 11am and 2pm
WHERE: New York Hall of Science, 4701 111th St., Corona
AGES: All
WHAT: Backyard Wilderness will surprise and entertain viewers with the unexpected wonders of nature that are right under our noses – in our own backyards.
WANT TO GO? $6; $5 children, students, and seniors (with NYSCI admission); $4 members. 718-699-0005. nysci.org.

Apollo 11: First Steps
WHEN: May 17- Jan. 21, 2pm
WHERE: New York Hall of Science, 4701 111th St., Corona
AGES: All
WHAT: This film showcases the real-life moments of the first lunar landing.
WANT TO GO? $6; $5 children, students, and senior citizens, plus museum admission. 718-699-0005. nysci.org.

FREE Chess Club
WHEN: May 6- June 24, Mondays, 3:30-4:30pm
WHERE: Queens Library – Rochdale Village Branch, 169-09 137 Ave., Jamaica
AGES: 5-17
WHAT: Learn and improve your chess knowledge.
WANT TO GO? 718-723-4440. queenslibrary.org/branch/Rochdale-Village.

FREE Sit & Think (Sudoku)
WHEN: Feb. 1- Dec. 31 , Monday-Saturday, 1-1:15pm
WHERE: Queens Library – Richmond Hill Branch, 118-14 Hillside Ave., Jamaica
AGES: All
WHAT: Try a Sudoku puzzle or just refresh your math skills.
WANT TO GO? 718-849-7150. queenslibrary.org.