SPRING PARTY AT THE KOKO LOT ON 19TH STREET (FREE)

 

From KoKo NYC:

KoKo NYC and Open Source Gallery’s annual Spring Party is coming up at the end of May, and you, your family, and your friends are all invited!

The Spring Party is the time of year when we throw a party to thank all of you who make our work possible – Join us to celebrate our valued supporters, learn more about what we do, and hit the dance floor!

 

We'll have live music by Swunky Z, a bombastic locally-based brass band, a fantastic raffle, drinks + snacks for sale, and of course tree houses, swings, and all the other projects KoKo kids create!

When: Friday, May 29th, 6 - 9PM

Where: The KoKo Lot, 440 19th St., Brooklyn

Cost: Free!

How: RSVP Here! 

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KoKo NYC is an educational program initiated by Open Source Gallery. It is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible (TAX ID: 27-3661294).

 

Location

KoKo Lot

440 19th Street

between Prospect Park West and 8th Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

 

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EARTH DAY AT THE KOKO LOT, 19TH STREET NEAR PROSPECT PARK WEST (FREE)

 

Earth Day at the KoKo Lot

Saturday, April 25th

11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

 

From Open Source Gallery:

Join us on Saturday, April 25th for KoKo NYC’s Earth Day celebration at the KoKo Lot. We will be joined by our friends and neighbors at Heritage Foods to keep everyone nourished while we build, garden, and help take care of the KoKo Lot and surrounding blocks. Celebrate Earth Day by eating nose-to-tail while helping family farmers who are committed to sustainably raising heritage breeds of meat!  Food will be available for purchase from Heritage Foods:  Heritage Pork Frankfurters: Pasture raised, antibiotic free, heritage breed pork hot dogs, made with no nitrates!  Wagyu Beef Hamburgers: Heritage Food’s signature Wagyu patty made from a secret blend of all the best cuts of the steer! The best burger you’ve ever tasted! EVENT DETAILS: Date: Saturday, April 25th Time: 1PM – 4PM Where: KoKo Lot, 440 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY Cost: FREE (Donations welcome!) RSVP: HERE All ages are welcome, but waivers are required for anyone under 18. And any visitors to the Lot 12 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

 

Earth Day at the KoKo Lot: Details

Location

KoKo Lot

440 19th Street

between Prospect Park West and 8th Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

 

CANCELED: KOKO LOT VOLUNTEER CLEANUP DAY IN WINDSOR TERRACE

 

Canceled because of the impending snowstorm.

 

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KoKo Lot Volunteer Cleanup Day

Sunday, January 25th

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

 

From KoKo NYC: 

Volunteer Day at the KoKo Lot

Sunday, Jan 25 from 1 pm to 4 pm EST 

Bring your friends and family and join us to help get the KoKo Lot cleaned up!

Join us on Sunday, January 25th from 1PM - 4PM at the Lot! You'll have the opportunity to use tools to help us take apart old projects, clean and organize the space, and more!

All ages are welcome, but waivers are required for anyone under 18, and any volunteers 12 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

This is a great opportunity for curious neighbors and the families of KoKo kids to get acquainted with the Lot, our programming, our tools, and some of our team!

About volunteering at the KoKo Lot:

• Please be sure to dress for the weather and wear closed-toed, durable shoes.
• Please bring a pre-filled water bottle and snacks in case you get hungry while at the Lot.
• Bathrooms are off-site nearby at the Green-Wood Cemetery.
• The KoKo Lot is nut free.

The KoKo Lot is located at 440 19th Street (between 8th Avenue and Prospect Park West), Brooklyn.

RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-day-at-the-koko-lot-tickets-1980499538433 to let them know about how many people to expect.

 

WICKED FUN: SPOOKY SCIENCE AND WEARABLE ART IN THE KOKO LOT ON 19TH STREET

 

Wicked Fun:

Spooky Science and Wearable Art

Sunday, October 26th

noon to 3:00 p.m. 

 

KoKo NYC will host a family-friendly pre-Halloween event on Sunday, October 26th, from noon to 3:00 p.m., at the KoKo Lot in Windsor Terrace.

 

Join KoKo NYC for some pre-Halloween STEAM fun (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics). Make eco-friendly costumes and touch real brains.

 

All ages are welcome, but waivers are required for anyone under the age of eighteen. Children who are twelve years old or younger have to be accompanied by an adult.

 

The suggested donation fee is $20 per family. Tickets are also available for $5 per family. Get tickets and additional details at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wicked-fun-spooky-science-and-wearable-art-tickets-1740012216379.

 

KoKo NYC is an educational program initiated by Open Source Gallery and a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible (TAX ID: 27-3661294).

 

Location

KoKo Lot

440 19th Street

between Prospect Park West and 8th Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

 

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SPRING PARTY AT THE KOKO LOT (FREE)

From KoKo NYC:

The annual KoKo NYC and Open Source Gallery Spring Party is coming up at the end of May, and we’d love for you to join us!

We throw a Spring Party every year to thank everyone who makes our work possible. We especially want to thank you for your continued support! 

We invite you to join us to celebrate all of our valued supporters, learn more about what we do, and hit the dance floor! We'll have vibrant live jazz by AJOYO, a fantastic raffle, drinks + snacks for sale, and of course tree houses, swings, and all the other projects KoKo kids create!

Please feel free to bring your family and friends, and to share our Spring Party with your community! Everyone is invited!

When: Friday, May 30, 2025 from 6pm-9pm

Where: The KoKo Lot, 440 19th St., Brooklyn

Cost: Free!

RSVP Here!

 

*If you are bringing kids, you can save time at the door by signing a waiver in advance.

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KoKo NYC is an educational program initiated by Open Source Gallery and a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible (TAX ID: 27-3661294).

 

Location

KoKo Lot

440 19th Street

between Prospect Park West and 8th Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

 

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KOKO NYC SPRING AFTER SCHOOL AND SCHOOL BREAK WORKSHOPS

From Koko NYC:

Spring After School Workshops (MORE INFO):

 

Starting the week of April 21st through the week of June 9th, KoKo NYC after school workshops take place on weekdays 3:30PM - 5:30PM.

We also offer after school pick up for an additional fee (pick up locations vary by day, please see individual workshop listings for more details).

At a glance:
Mondays
Ages 5 - 7: Inventor's Lab
Ages 8 - 12: Adventure Building

Tuesdays
Ages 5 - 7: Camp KoKo
Ages 8 - 12: House Building

Wednesdays
Ages 5 - 7: Camp KoKo
Ages 8 - 12: Boat Building

Thursdays
Ages 5 - 7: Toy Making

Fridays
Ages 5 - 7: Wearable Machines

KoKo NYC After School workshops take place at the KoKo Lot, located at 440 19th Street between 8th Avenue and Prospect Park West in Greenwood Heights, Brooklyn.

Spring School Break Workshops (MORE INFO):

When school is out, KoKo is in!

At a glance:
Monday, March 31 (Eid al-Fitr)
Ages 5 - 7: Camp KoKo
Ages 8 - 12: Life-size Board Games

Spring Recess: Monday, April 14 - Friday, April 18
These will be 5-day workshops
Ages 5 - 7: Camp KoKo
Ages 8 - 12: Boat Building

Thursday, June 5 - Friday, June 6 (Eid al-Adha / Anniversary Day + Clerical Day)
These will be 2-day workshops
Ages 5 - 7: Camp KoKo
Ages 8 - 12: Medieval Times

Thursday, June 19 (Juneteenth)
Ages 5 - 7: Camp KoKo
Ages 8 - 12: Destroy + Build

KoKo NYC School Break workshops take place at the KoKo Lot, located at 440 19th Street between 8th Avenue and Prospect Park West in Greenwood Heights, Brooklyn.

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KoKo NYC is an educational program initiated by Open Source Gallery and a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible (TAX ID: 27-3661294).

 

Location

Koko Lot

440 19th Street

between Prospect Park West and 8th Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

 

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WINTER PLAY DAYS AT THE KOKO LOT IN WINDSOR TERRACE

 

From Koko NYC:

Winter Play Days at the KoKo Lot!

Happy New Year! Join KoKo NYC for Winter Play Days at the KoKo Lot! We’ll be building, inventing, and enjoying winter fun! We will host Winter Play Days from 1PM – 4PM at the KoKo Lot (440 19th Street (between 8th Avenue and Prospect Park West), Brooklyn) on: Saturday, January 25th [purchase ticket] Saturday, February 8th [purchase ticket] Saturday, March 1st [purchase ticket] These are ticketed Play Days. Please click the dates above to purchase tickets and reserve your spot! Details: Kids will direct their own winter play and have the opportunity to be creative and imaginative with the support of KoKo Teaching Artists! Activities, materials, and use of tools will be weather dependent. No matter the weather we are sure to have fun! This is a mixed ages play day. All ages are welcome, but waivers are required for anyone under 18. And any kids 12 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Winter Play Days: More Details + Tickets!

KoKo NYC is an educational program initiated by Open Source Gallery and a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible (TAX ID: 27-3661294).

 

Location

Koko Lot

440 19th Street

between Prospect Park West and 8th Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

 

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VOLUNTEER DAY AT THE KOKO LOT: HELP PREPARE FOR WINTER

Volunteer Day at the KoKo Lot

Saturday, November 23rd

11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

From Open Source Gallery

Join us on Saturday, November 23rd from 11AM - 4PM at the Lot to help us prepare for winter! You'll have the opportunity to use tools to help us take apart old projects, clean and organize the space, and more!

All ages are welcome, but waivers are required for anyone under 18, and any volunteers 12 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

This is a great opportunity for curious neighbors and the families of KoKo kids to get acquainted with the Lot, our programming, our tools, and some of our team!

About volunteering at the KoKo Lot:

• Please be sure to dress for the weather and wear closed-toed, durable shoes.
• There is a port-a-potty onsite for bathroom use.
• Please bring a pre-filled water bottle and snacks in case you get hungry while at the Lot.
• The KoKo Lot is nut free.

The KoKo Lot is located at 440 19th Street (between 8th Avenue and Prospect Park West), Brooklyn.

RSVP on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-day-at-the-koko-lot-tickets-1076748717399?aff=oddtdtcreator.

KoKo NYC is an educational program initiated by Open Source Gallery and a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible (TAX ID: 27-3661294).

A DAY TO CONNECT THROUGH MEDITATION, WALKING, AND DISCUSSION

 

A Day to Connect

Sunday, November 10th

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

 

Open Source Gallery and meditation teacher Mark Chandler will lead a morning of meditation, walking, and discussion for adults eighteen years of age and up on Sunday, November 10th, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

 

From Open Source Gallery

A Day to Connect is an opportunity to connect with ourselves and our community. The only requirement is an open mind.

 

Mark Chandler is a meditation teacher, Open Source supporter, and long time South Brooklyn resident. Mark will lead participants through a morning of meditation, discussion, and walking in Green-Wood Cemetery.

 

Refreshments will be provided.

Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-day-to-connect-tickets-1027172609927?aff=oddtdtcreator. The suggested donation is $15.

Location

The KoKo Lot

440 19th Street

between 8th Avenue and Prospect Park West

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

 

TEEN WEDNESDAYS: MEETING SPOT AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITY (FREE)

From KoKo NYC

Who: Teens ages 13-17

What: FREE Wednesday afternoons

When: Wednesdays 3:30-5:30PM: April 17, May 1, May 8, May 15, May 22, May 29, June 5, June 12 (it’s rain or shine – unless there is a thunderstorm or other severe weather warnings. )

Where: The KoKo Lot (440 19th St.(between 8th avenue and PPW, Brooklyn, NY 11215)

From mid-April through mid-June, we invite teens to come to our 15,000 square foot outdoor space for a program specially designed to be an afternoon meeting spot, as well as a learning opportunity!

KoKo staff and special guests engage teens in conversations about environmental challenges and support them in developing creative solutions to fight global warming in the urban setting. The curriculum for the program has been co-created with a teen intern from City As School.

Every Wednesday will start with a clothing swap, which will serve as an icebreaker and transition us into our work at the Lot, where teens will be able to tinker and build with found and recycled materials. Teens will also be able to use battery-operated drills and hand saws with guidance from KoKo staff. 

During the 8 weeks, we will work on projects such as: inoculating mushroom spawn, creating rainwater collection and irrigation systems, gardening and much more! Teens will have freedom to socialize and come up with ideas within our proposed curriculum. 

Just FYI – All teens will need to fill out a waiver. The program is free.

Koko NYC is the arts education program of Open Source Gallery, a non-profit arts organization based in Brooklyn inspired by the open source movement.

 

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Location

KoKo Lot

440 19th Street

between Prospect Park West and 8th Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

FREE BBQ AT THE KOKO LOT IN WINDSOR TERRACE

BBQ

Wednesday, November 15th

3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

 

Koko NYC will host a BBQ on Wednesday, November 15th, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. It's free, and everyone is invited.

 

Koko NYC is the arts education program of Open Source Gallery, a non-profit arts organization based in Brooklyn inspired by the open source movement.

 

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Location

KoKo Lot

440 19th Street

between Prospect Park West and 8th Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

  

CREATE MOVABLE GARDENS FOR NYC CLIMATE WEEK

 

From KoKo NYC

 

CLIMATE WEEK ACTIVITY WITH KOKO!

 

Help Create Roving Gardens at The Lot for NYC Climate Week!

Saturday, September 23rd: 12pm - 5:00pm
*KoKo Lot, 440 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY* (between Prospect Park West and 8th Avenue)

Help us build Roving Gardens at The Lot on Saturday, September 23rd! This is a FREE workshop for families; NO REGISTRATION NEEDED, just drop by The Lot!

We will be making movable gardens using found and recycled materials. Learn about how gardens- even small ones- can make a difference in our communities and help to resolve food injustice!

Climate Week NYC is the largest annual climate event of its kind, bringing together some 400 events and activities across the City of New York. KoKo NYC is excited to be a part of it!

Read more about Climate Week NYC Here!