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Once upon a time, there was a children’s festival in Brower Park, Crown Heights called JUNE BALLOON! There were games, music, performances, and of course balloons. In 2001, June Balloon ended - and the neighborhood lost a beloved institution.


Now, the Crown Heights CARE Collective, Another World, and Crown Heights neighbors are bringing the festival back!


Join us on SATURDAY JUNE 20, 2026
and keep scrolling for how you can help!

THE PLAN

The planning committee meets every Saturday at 11am - 12:30pm at Another World (629 Nostrand Ave). If you're interested in getting involved, please join us!

Currently, we're creating a full day of activities geared towards kids with a liberation framework. This event is community-supported and grassroots, and we're seeking to partner with local community groups and block associations.If you are part of a local community group who would like to table at June Balloon, please email us.

Planned Activities

  • Basketball tournament with Shoot Hoops Not Guns

  • Bounce house

  • Water gun fight

  • Double dutch

  • Battle of the Generations dance competition

  • Face painting

  • Scavenger hunt

  • Family portraits

  • Drag queen story hour

  • Build a Cardboard Village with the Crown Heights CARE Collective

  • Sanctuary Jam & open cipher

  • Recess! [field day activities]

  • Balloon animals

  • Button making

We are recruiting for event volunteers. June Balloon takes place on June 20, from 11am - 6pm. Volunteers are needed for set-up, activity stations during the event, and clean up. Sign up to be a volunteer!All volunteers are required to complete a volunteer orientation.

SUPPORT US

Donate! (everything we do is free and open to all community)

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contact us at [email protected]

Private support is provided by City Parks Foundation and Partnership for Parks through the NYC Green Fund.