Brooklyn Navy Yard's Annual Open House 2025

DATE/TIME

Saturday, October 18, 2025

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

LOCATION & FEES

Check-in at either of these two locations:

(1) Building 77 (141 Flushing Avenue at Vanderbilt Avenue)

(2) Sands Street Gate entrance (299 Sands Street)

FREE

DESCRIPTION

Discover the Brooklyn Navy Yard’s dynamic campus at their Annual Open House — a celebration of makers, creativity, and community. Get behind the scenes access to over 25 trailblazing businesses in fashion, design, and technology. Participate in hands-on demos, exclusive tours, and immersive activations that reveal how ideas become reality.

Whether you're part of the local community, a fellow creative, or an entrepreneur looking to connect with your peers, this is your chance to explore the Yard’s dynamic and unique ecosystem up close. The Annual Open House invites you to discover, connect, and be inspired.

This event is coordinated in partnership with Open House New York Weekend, an annual festival that unlocks hundreds of destinations across the five boroughs.

Open Access (Open House)

Saturday, October 18, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Explore more than 25 studios and factories from Brooklyn-based businesses.... Here's a preview of who you could see:

Curve ID

John McDevitt King

KIC NYC

Matthew Grandin Custom Fabrication

Millie Benson Projects

NANCY BOWEN STUDIO

Naomi Katz Plotkin

Pamela Talese Studio

Paul Campbell Studio

Robin Sacks Decorative Painting

Ron Baron and Irit Baniel Studios

Brooklyn Image Lab (Tracy Wuischpard & Bruce Tovsky)

Jon Levy-Warren

Tunji Dada Llc

Work At Hand

.... and more!

Special Open Access

Building Equity: Purpose-Built Spaces for Minority & Women-Owned Businesses

Building 212, Suite 509 & 510

Step inside a pre-built suite space to see what we offer to small businesses looking to expand their footprint. Meet our real estate development team and enjoy sweeping views of the Yard. Learn about the design and development process behind purpose-driven real estate and how we’re advancing inclusive growth through spaces designed to support minority- and women-owned businesses.

Timed Demos & Tours

Sign-up for these programs will take place at the event during check-in. Sign-up is first come, first served. Space is limited, so visitors will be allowed to register for a maximum of two programs. These programs will be revealed on September 26.

Food & Drink

Enjoy food and drink at the Market @77.

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All ages are welcome. All visitors must check in and show an ID (Visitors under 18 accompanied by an adult do not need to have an ID).

Photo Acknowledgement & Permissions

By registering for the event, you understand that photography and/or video may be taken at the event for marketing or promotional purposes, and you consent to being filmed or photographed for such use. Furthermore, you release the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation, its officers, employees, and agents, from any liability in connection with such photography or videography and the use thereof and waive any claims you may have for payment in connection with such materials and the use thereof.

Newsletter Acknowledgement & Permission

By signing up for this event, you are agreeing to be added to the free Brooklyn Navy Yard public newsletter list. Newsletters are sent 1 - 2 times each month and list public programs, events, and exhibitions at the Yard. You may unsubscribe at any time.

THIS EVENT IS NON-SMOKING.

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Also check out other Festivals in Brooklyn, Business events in Brooklyn, Exhibitions in Brooklyn.