Brownsville Pitkin NYC GROWS Farm Stand
The NYC GROWS Farmstand Is Back in Brownsville!
Summer in Brownsville means fresh produce, community vibes, and your local NYC GROWS Farmstand—returning every Saturday from July 12 through November 22, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Location:
Pitkin Avenue between Thomas Boyland and Amboy Street (right in front of Popular Bank)
What You’ll Find:
Fresh, locally-grown vegetables, fruits, eggs, and more—straight from New York farms to your neighborhood.
Accepted Payment Methods:
Cash
SNAP/EBT & P-EBT
Debit/Credit
Healthfirst OTC Plus (select plans)
WIC & Senior FMNP coupons
Greenmarket Bucks
Bonus Program:
Spend $2 using SNAP/EBT/P-EBT and receive a $2 Health Buck—up to $10 per day.
Make your Saturdays vibrant, healthy, and local. Come support food access in Brownsville and bring home the best of the season.
We’ll see you at the stand.
Brownsville Pitkin NYC GROWS Farm Stand
The NYC GROWS Farmstand Is Back in Brownsville!
Summer in Brownsville means fresh produce, community vibes, and your local NYC GROWS Farmstand—returning every Saturday from July 12 through November 22, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Location:
Pitkin Avenue between Thomas Boyland and Amboy Street (right in front of Popular Bank)
What You’ll Find:
Fresh, locally-grown vegetables, fruits, eggs, and more—straight from New York farms to your neighborhood.
Accepted Payment Methods:
Cash
SNAP/EBT & P-EBT
Debit/Credit
Healthfirst OTC Plus (select plans)
WIC & Senior FMNP coupons
Greenmarket Bucks
Bonus Program:
Spend $2 using SNAP/EBT/P-EBT and receive a $2 Health Buck—up to $10 per day.
Make your Saturdays vibrant, healthy, and local. Come support food access in Brownsville and bring home the best of the season.
We’ll see you at the stand.
Weekly Community Bike Rides every FRIDAY
EASTBKBIKECLUB and @citibike are hosting weekly
Community Bike Rides every FRIDAY from now until September.
Start: Zion Triangle Citibike Station (Pitkin Ave BT Grafton and Legion Street) Brownsville, Brooklyn
Dates: July 11, July 18, July 25
TIME: 4:30pm-6:30pm, wheels down by 5pm.
Info: ALL BIKES ARE FREE! We will utilize the Citibike stations bicycles, everyone will receive a code to enter on their phone to ride for FREE! The ride route will vary every Friday, depending on the average experience level of the entire group! All rides will be beginner and kid friendly! More details will be given before riding out.
You will also have to sign a photo and liability form previous to riding out as well.
What to bring: Please bring your own phone, helmet, and water bottle. You are more than welcome to bring your own Bike but it is not necessary.
Chase Small Business Workshop & Mixer
In collaboration with Chase and CBEDC, we invite you to join us for an interactive workshop on The Power of Capital — a conversation on accessing funding, building financial resources, and practical steps to grow your business. The evening will also include a networking mixer to connect with other entrepreneurs and community partners.
📅 Wednesday, July 23
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 1697 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Registration is mandatory , with on-site registration available. Come ready to learn, connect, and invest in your business success.
Brownsville Pitkin NYC GROWS Farm Stand
The NYC GROWS Farmstand Is Back in Brownsville!
Summer in Brownsville means fresh produce, community vibes, and your local NYC GROWS Farmstand—returning every Saturday from July 12 through November 22, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Location:
Pitkin Avenue between Thomas Boyland and Amboy Street (right in front of Popular Bank)
What You’ll Find:
Fresh, locally-grown vegetables, fruits, eggs, and more—straight from New York farms to your neighborhood.
Accepted Payment Methods:
Cash
SNAP/EBT & P-EBT
Debit/Credit
Healthfirst OTC Plus (select plans)
WIC & Senior FMNP coupons
Greenmarket Bucks
Bonus Program:
Spend $2 using SNAP/EBT/P-EBT and receive a $2 Health Buck—up to $10 per day.
Make your Saturdays vibrant, healthy, and local. Come support food access in Brownsville and bring home the best of the season.
We’ll see you at the stand.
Weekly Community Bike Rides every FRIDAY
EASTBKBIKECLUB and @citibike are hosting weekly
Community Bike Rides every FRIDAY from now until September.
Start: Zion Triangle Citibike Station (Pitkin Ave BT Grafton and Legion Street) Brownsville, Brooklyn
Dates: July 11, July 18, July 25
TIME: 4:30pm-6:30pm, wheels down by 5pm.
Info: ALL BIKES ARE FREE! We will utilize the Citibike stations bicycles, everyone will receive a code to enter on their phone to ride for FREE! The ride route will vary every Friday, depending on the average experience level of the entire group! All rides will be beginner and kid friendly! More details will be given before riding out.
You will also have to sign a photo and liability form previous to riding out as well.
What to bring: Please bring your own phone, helmet, and water bottle. You are more than welcome to bring your own Bike but it is not necessary.
Open Seating @ Thatford Cul-de-Sac
Sit back and relax at the Thatford Cul-de-Sac!
We're turning Thatford Cul-de-Sac into a cool, shaded, and vibrant pedestrian space for the community.
The sidewalk is now your new summer hangout spot. Cozy chairs, shady spots, and space to just be. Whether you're snacking, laughing, scrolling, or meeting someone new, these seats are for you. No reservations needed, just good vibes and open streets.
Location:
Thatford Cul-De-Sac near 1711 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Open Seating @ Thatford Cul-de-Sac
Sit back and relax at the Thatford Cul-de-Sac!
We're turning Thatford Cul-de-Sac into a cool, shaded, and vibrant pedestrian space for the community.
The sidewalk is now your new summer hangout spot. Cozy chairs, shady spots, and space to just be. Whether you're snacking, laughing, scrolling, or meeting someone new, these seats are for you. No reservations needed, just good vibes and open streets.
Location:
Thatford Cul-De-Sac near 1711 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Brownsville Pitkin NYC GROWS Farm Stand
The NYC GROWS Farmstand Is Back in Brownsville!
Summer in Brownsville means fresh produce, community vibes, and your local NYC GROWS Farmstand—returning every Saturday from July 12 through November 22, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Location:
Pitkin Avenue between Thomas Boyland and Amboy Street (right in front of Popular Bank)
What You’ll Find:
Fresh, locally-grown vegetables, fruits, eggs, and more—straight from New York farms to your neighborhood.
Accepted Payment Methods:
Cash
SNAP/EBT & P-EBT
Debit/Credit
Healthfirst OTC Plus (select plans)
WIC & Senior FMNP coupons
Greenmarket Bucks
Bonus Program:
Spend $2 using SNAP/EBT/P-EBT and receive a $2 Health Buck—up to $10 per day.
Make your Saturdays vibrant, healthy, and local. Come support food access in Brownsville and bring home the best of the season.
We’ll see you at the stand.
Weekly Community Bike Rides every FRIDAY
EASTBKBIKECLUB and @citibike are hosting weekly
Community Bike Rides every FRIDAY from now until September.
Start: Zion Triangle Citibike Station (Pitkin Ave BT Grafton and Legion Street) Brownsville, Brooklyn
Dates: June 6, June 13, June 20 & June 27
TIME: 4:30pm-6:30pm, wheels down by 5pm.
Info: ALL BIKES ARE FREE! We will utilize the Citibike stations bicycles, everyone will receive a code to enter on their phone to ride for FREE! The ride route will vary every Friday, depending on the average experience level of the entire group! All rides will be beginner and kid friendly! More details will be given before riding out.
You will also have to sign a photo and liability form previous to riding out as well.
What to bring: Please bring your own phone, helmet, and water bottle. You are more than welcome to bring your own Bike but it is not necessary.
Weekly Community Bike Rides every FRIDAY
EASTBKBIKECLUB and @citibike are hosting weekly
Community Bike Rides every FRIDAY from now until September.
Start: Zion Triangle Citibike Station (Pitkin Ave BT Grafton and Legion Street) Brownsville, Brooklyn
Dates: June 6, June 13, June 20 & June 27
TIME: 4:30pm-6:30pm, wheels down by 5pm.
Info: ALL BIKES ARE FREE! We will utilize the Citibike stations bicycles, everyone will receive a code to enter on their phone to ride for FREE! The ride route will vary every Friday, depending on the average experience level of the entire group! All rides will be beginner and kid friendly! More details will be given before riding out.
You will also have to sign a photo and liability form previous to riding out as well.
What to bring: Please bring your own phone, helmet, and water bottle. You are more than welcome to bring your own Bike but it is not necessary.
Brownsville Wellness Market
Brownsville, Let’s move!
Join us for the Brownsville Wellness Market at Zion Triangle where healthy living meets good vibes, art, and community.
ZION TRIANGLE – Pitkin Ave & Legion St
June 27
4–8 PM
FREE for all ages + abilities!
FREE Fitness Classes & Art Activities
This event is all about celebrating Brownsville-style wellness. Join us, bring your people, and let’s move, connect, and create together.
Let’s build a healthier, happier Brownsville — one beat, one breath, one block at a time.
Weekly Community Bike Rides every FRIDAY
EASTBKBIKECLUB and @citibike are hosting weekly
Community Bike Rides every FRIDAY from now until September.
Start: Zion Triangle Citibike Station (Pitkin Ave BT Grafton and Legion Street) Brownsville, Brooklyn
Dates: June 6, June 13, June 20 & June 27
TIME: 4:30pm-6:30pm, wheels down by 5pm.
Info: ALL BIKES ARE FREE! We will utilize the Citibike stations bicycles, everyone will receive a code to enter on their phone to ride for FREE! The ride route will vary every Friday, depending on the average experience level of the entire group! All rides will be beginner and kid friendly! More details will be given before riding out.
You will also have to sign a photo and liability form previous to riding out as well.
What to bring: Please bring your own phone, helmet, and water bottle. You are more than welcome to bring your own Bike but it is not necessary.
Weekly Community Bike Rides every FRIDAY
EASTBKBIKECLUB and @citibike are hosting weekly
Community Bike Rides every FRIDAY from now until September.
Start: Zion Triangle Citibike Station (Pitkin Ave BT Grafton and Legion Street) Brownsville, Brooklyn
Dates: June 6, June 13, June 20 & June 27
TIME: 4:30pm-6:30pm, wheels down by 5pm.
Info: ALL BIKES ARE FREE! We will utilize the Citibike stations bicycles, everyone will receive a code to enter on their phone to ride for FREE! The ride route will vary every Friday, depending on the average experience level of the entire group! All rides will be beginner and kid friendly! More details will be given before riding out.
You will also have to sign a photo and liability form previous to riding out as well.
What to bring: Please bring your own phone, helmet, and water bottle. You are more than welcome to bring your own Bike but it is not necessary.
Annual Easter Parade & Egg Hunt
🐰🌸 Join Us for a FREE Family Easter Weekend! 🌸🐰
Hop into spring with Pitkin Avenue BID on Saturday, April 19, 2025, for an egg-stra special day of family fun! Bring the kids and enjoy a day filled with excitement, games, and prizes.
🎉 Easter Parade – 12 PM | Zion Triangle (Pitkin Ave & Legion)
🥚 Great Egg Hunt – 1 PM - 4 PM | Betsy Head Field (Strauss St. & Dumont Ave.)
This event is free and open to the community, with activities for all ages! Register now to secure your spot
This event is proudly sponsored by Council Member Darlene Mealy and organized in partnership with: Assemblywoman Latrice Walker, BCJC & BMS Family Health Center, Brownsville Partnership, Brownsville REC Center, Brownsville In Violence Out, CAMBA & DYCD, NYPD – 73rd Precinct, NYC Parks, NYC Department of Small Business Services, Shoppers World, One Brooklyn Health, and Youth Design Center.
We appreciate your support in spreading the word! Let me know if you need anything else
🎄✨Pitkin Avenue BID Annual Holiday Tree Lighting! ✨🎄
Bring your family and friends to Zion Triangle on Saturday, November 30th, from 4-6 PM for an evening filled with festive cheer, community spirit, and free hot chocolate & sweet treats! ☕🍪
📅 Event Schedule:
4-4:50 PM: Christmas Caroling with The Merriment Mob Carolers 🎶
4:50 PM: Tree Lighting Countdown 🌟
5-6 PM: Photos with Mama and Papa Klaus 🎅🤶
Location: 1501 Pitkin Ave @ Zion Triangle 📍
Trick-or-Streets
I am thrilled to invite the school community to our upcoming Pitkin Avenue Halloween Bash—a fun and safe way to celebrate Halloween sponsored by Council Member Darlene Mealy.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, October 31, 2024
Time: 3 PM - 6 PM
Location: Zion Triangle, 1501 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
What to Expect:
Car-free Trick-or-Treating: Explore the spooky streets and collect treats in a safe environment!
Photo-Ops, Treats, and Fun: Capture memories with fun photo opportunities and enjoy delightful treats!
Activities:
Stilt Walker (3 PM - 4:30 PM)
Face Painting & Balloon Twisting (3 PM - 5 PM)
Popcorn, Cotton Candy & Trick-or-Treating (3 PM - 6 PM)
Music/DJ (3 PM - 6 PM)
Grandma Zombie (3 PM - 6 PM)
Kuki Go with TAPE ART NYC (3 PM - 6 PM)
Bring Your Pup (we will have treats for them too), Scooter, or Skateboard: Fun for all ages and abilities—everyone's invited!
Costumes are encouraged but not necessary, and adults must accompany children.
We would be grateful if you could share this event information within your school community through newsletters, bulletins, or announcements.
If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to contact me.
Fall Community Clean Up
🌿 Join Us for a Community Cleanup! 🌿
Let's come together to beautify Brownsville! 🦋✨
📅 Date: Thursday, Oct 3rd
🕒 Time: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
📍 Meeting Point: In front of Livonia Park, ending at 112 Thatford Ave
Volunteers Needed! Your efforts make a huge difference in keeping our neighborhood clean and beautiful.
Brownsville Pitkin NYC Grows Farmstand
GrowNYC Farm Stand
Stop by to purchase local produce, eggs , honey and more.
🕑 8:30 AM- 1:30 PM
📍Zion Triangle, Pitkin Avenue & Legion, 1501 Pitkin Avenue
EASTBKBIKECLUB WEEKLY COMMUNITY RIDE!
EASTBKBIKECLUB and Citibike are hosting weekly Community Bike Rides every Wednesday from now until the end of September.
Start: Zion Triangle Citibike Station (Pitkin Ave BT Grafton and Legion Street) Brownsville, Brooklyn
Duration: 5pm - 7pm, wheels down by 5:15pm.
Info: ALL BIKES ARE FREE! We will utilize the Citibike stations bicycles, everyone will receive a code to enter on their phone to ride for FREE! The ride route will vary every Wednesday! More details will be given before riding out. You will also have to sign a photo and liability form previous to riding out as well.
What to bring: Please bring your own phone, helmet, and water bottle. You are more than welcome to bring your own Bike but it is not necessary.
The location link for Zion Triangle is below.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/9AFbU8GKzQdWAoaa6
The link below is more information about Citibikes summer community rides.
https://citibikenyc.com/community-programs/programs
Attached is the event flyer and the link below is the Photo Release and Liability. We look forward to riding with you!
Lyft Photo Release & Liability Waiver ("Release") (google.com)
PLEASE contact Kane for more details - kjacob2@health.nyc.gov - 917-533-1360.
Brownsville Pitkin NYC Grows Farmstand
GrowNYC Farm Stand
Stop by to purchase local produce, eggs , honey and more.
🕑 8:30 AM- 1:30 PM
📍Zion Triangle, Pitkin Avenue & Legion, 1501 Pitkin Avenue
EASTBKBIKECLUB WEEKLY COMMUNITY RIDE!
EASTBKBIKECLUB and Citibike are hosting weekly Community Bike Rides every Wednesday from now until the end of September.
Start: Zion Triangle Citibike Station (Pitkin Ave BT Grafton and Legion Street) Brownsville, Brooklyn
Duration: 5pm - 7pm, wheels down by 5:15pm.
Info: ALL BIKES ARE FREE! We will utilize the Citibike stations bicycles, everyone will receive a code to enter on their phone to ride for FREE! The ride route will vary every Wednesday! More details will be given before riding out. You will also have to sign a photo and liability form previous to riding out as well.
What to bring: Please bring your own phone, helmet, and water bottle. You are more than welcome to bring your own Bike but it is not necessary.
The location link for Zion Triangle is below.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/9AFbU8GKzQdWAoaa6
The link below is more information about Citibikes summer community rides.
https://citibikenyc.com/community-programs/programs
Attached is the event flyer and the link below is the Photo Release and Liability. We look forward to riding with you!
Lyft Photo Release & Liability Waiver ("Release") (google.com)
PLEASE contact Kane for more details - kjacob2@health.nyc.gov - 917-533-1360.
Public Space for Public Good
Join the Pitkin Avenue BID, in partnership with the Urban Design Forum Residency’s ‘Public Space for Public Good’ team, for a Reuse and Repair event. Public Space for Public Good work connects businesses, residents, and policymakers with underutilized spaces to promote a circular waste system.
Recycle: Drop off your food scraps to make soil. Pick up a small soil.
Reclaim, Reuse & Repurpose: Bring clothes to swap or repair.
Revitalize: Bring your favorite sneakers to clean.
Brownsville Pitkin NYC Grows Farmstand
GrowNYC Farm Stand
Stop by to purchase local produce, eggs , honey and more.
🕑 8:30 AM- 1:30 PM
📍Zion Triangle, Pitkin Avenue & Legion, 1501 Pitkin Avenue
EASTBKBIKECLUB WEEKLY COMMUNITY RIDE!
EASTBKBIKECLUB and Citibike are hosting weekly Community Bike Rides every Wednesday from now until the end of September.
Start: Zion Triangle Citibike Station (Pitkin Ave BT Grafton and Legion Street) Brownsville, Brooklyn
Duration: 5pm - 7pm, wheels down by 5:15pm.
Info: ALL BIKES ARE FREE! We will utilize the Citibike stations bicycles, everyone will receive a code to enter on their phone to ride for FREE! The ride route will vary every Wednesday! More details will be given before riding out. You will also have to sign a photo and liability form previous to riding out as well.
What to bring: Please bring your own phone, helmet, and water bottle. You are more than welcome to bring your own Bike but it is not necessary.
The location link for Zion Triangle is below.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/9AFbU8GKzQdWAoaa6
The link below is more information about Citibikes summer community rides.
https://citibikenyc.com/community-programs/programs
Attached is the event flyer and the link below is the Photo Release and Liability. We look forward to riding with you!
Lyft Photo Release & Liability Waiver ("Release") (google.com)
PLEASE contact Kane for more details - kjacob2@health.nyc.gov - 917-533-1360.
Brownsville Pitkin NYC Grows Farmstand
GrowNYC Farm Stand
Stop by to purchase local produce, eggs , honey and more.
🕑 8:30 AM- 1:30 PM
📍Zion Triangle, Pitkin Avenue & Legion, 1501 Pitkin Avenue