Dyker Heights is best known for what it does in December, but its summer block parties are the more genuinely local version of the neighbourhood - detached houses with front gardens, a street wide enough to close comfortably, and families who have been on the same block for generations. The 82nd Street party runs from the afternoon into the evening. Free, on the street and unmistakably south Brooklyn.
What to expect
Expect barricades at both avenues, tables and grills set out in front of the houses, children with the road to themselves and music running into the evening. Dyker Heights' front gardens make the street feel greener than most closed blocks. Nothing is ticketed and the street is public.
Good to know
- 82nd Street between 13th and 14th Avenues in Dyker Heights, served by local B bus routes with subway stops a walk away.
- Free and open to the public — it is a permitted public event, so no ticket or RSVP is involved.
- Front gardens and street trees make this a greener closed street than most.
- The roadway closes for the afternoon and evening; avoid driving through.
- Flat and level, easy with strollers.
- Bring water and sun protection for the earlier hours.
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Common questions
Where is it held?
On 82nd Street between 13th and 14th Avenues in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn.
How long does it run?
About seven hours, from the afternoon into the evening.
Is there a charge?
No — block parties are free, permitted street events open to anyone who walks up.
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