Outdoor Movie Season Begins, A Summer Celebration and More: Bay Ridge Datebook (June 25 – July 4)

Nobody puts Baby in a cor... wait, you're tellin' me that's NOT the same person?
Nobody puts Baby in a cor… wait, you’re tellin’ me that’s NOT the same person?

Start the weekend off right with an outdoor movie starring Discount Jennifer Grey. Extra credit if you can name Chanice’s dimples without Googling them. Unless you want to Google Chanice’s dimples.

The Bay Ridge Datebook is your guide to local events for the next week. You can always reference our full events calendar here.

Outdoor Movie: Uncle Buck

June 26 @ 8:30 pm10:30 pm
Narrows Botanical Garden, 7200 Shore Road

The John Candy classic about the lovable loser that gets called in to babysit his interesting, hip niece and her two more famous siblings. Begins at sundown on the Great Lawn. Bring a blanket.

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JJ Carty Park Spruce Up

June 27 @ 10:00 am
John J Carty Park, Fort Hamilton Parkway and 95th Street

The playground at JJ Carty Park desperately needs some TLC. Please join Bay Ridge Cares in helping to beautify this vital part of our community, just in time for summer.

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Summer Celebration In Shore Road Park

June 27 @ 4:00 pm7:00 pm
Shore Road Park at 97th St, Shore Road and 97th St

Cornerstone Church is organizing a free summer event with food, face painting, games (including an obstacle course), and live music… all free. Located at the 95th Street ballfields of Shore Road Park.

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The Bay Ridge Poets Society

June 28 @ 7:00 pm9:00 pm
The Owl’s Head, 479 74th Street

The monthly open-mic reading series welcomes more than just poets. If you have something to share, come share it!

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Fort Hamilton Independence Day Celebration

July 3 @ 6:00 pm10:00 pm
Fort Hamilton – Main Gate, 101st Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway

Rides, vendors, and music from 6pm -10pm. Fireworks after the show. Open to the public with reservations through hamiltonmwr.com (no entry without ticket and ID).

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Greater Bay Ridge 4th of July Picnic

July 4 @ 12:00 pm7:00 pm
Shore Road Park – 83rd Street Entrance

This is Brian’s favorite Marty Golden star vehicle. With five live bands. Bring a picnic basket or buy burgers, hot dogs, etc from the cookout stand. Located at the 68th Precinct Youth Council ballfield at 82nd Street.

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