Herbert Von King is Bed-Stuy's living room — one of Brooklyn's oldest parks, with a beloved amphitheater — and this playfully named afternoon fills it with DJ sets in the thick of the park's gardens and pollinator patches. It's the neighborhood's park-party tradition with a green thumb: dance, sprawl on the grass, appreciate a bee. Free, local and exactly as pleasant as the title promises.
What to expect
Expect an afternoon of DJ sets from the amphitheater stage, blankets and lawn chairs spreading across the surrounding grass, and a strong neighborhood turnout. Come and go as you please across the run.
Good to know
- Free at Herbert Von King Park's amphitheater, Bed-Stuy
- Take the G to Bedford-Nostrand Avs and walk east
- Bring a blanket or chairs for the lawn
- Local vendors sometimes set up — carry a few dollars
- Family-friendly through the afternoon
- Tompkins Ave's cafes and restaurants are a block away
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Common questions
Is there an admission fee?
No — it's a free community music afternoon in the park.
What's with the bees and flowers?
The event leans into the park's gardens and pollinator plantings — expect the dance floor to share space with Von King's green side.
