Since 1999 the Dredgers have empowered people to care for the Gowanus Canal through advocacy, conservation, and education. We encourage an understanding of the NY-NJ harbor as a resource for recreation and education as well as a waterway for commuters, tourists and goods. Our organization promotes waterfront stewardship and is raising awareness of sewer overflow issues that affect our Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn, NY. Activities are conducted on the canal and shoreline, with occasional voyages to neighboring waterfront communities of Red Hook, Sunset Park and Brooklyn Heights
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Events Calendar
What's coming up
Events
Calendar of Events
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Join the Yacht Rock Choir at the Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse for a pop-up choir by the water.
$10
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Tuesday evenings, 6-8:30 April through October. Join our weekly Jug & String Band!
$5 – $10
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The Boathouse Jam every Wednesday evening 6-8:30 April-Oct. Just come, bring an acoustic instrument.
$5 – $10
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For twenty years the Ukulele Cabaret has provided a stage for musicians, artists and performers from New York's underground ukulele scene.
$10
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1 event,
Tuesday evenings, 6-8:30 April through October. Join our weekly Jug & String Band!
$5 – $10
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1 event,
The Boathouse Jam every Wednesday evening 6-8:30 April-Oct. Just come, bring an acoustic instrument.
$5 – $10
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May marks the start of the on-water season, and we're kicking things off with a new volunteer orientation and training. Join us for a 90-minute session that will teach you everything you need to know about volunteering with the Dredgers. What you'll do: Get introduced to the Gowanus Dredgers, the Gowanus Canal, and how you […]
May marks the start of the on-water season, and we're kicking things off with a new volunteer orientation and training. Join us for a 90-minute session that will teach you everything you need to know about volunteering with the Dredgers. What you'll do: Get introduced to the Gowanus Dredgers, the Gowanus Canal, and how you […] |
2 events,
May marks the start of the on-water season, and we're kicking things off with a new volunteer orientation and training. Join us for a 90-minute session that will teach you everything you need to know about volunteering with the Dredgers. What you'll do: Get introduced to the Gowanus Dredgers, the Gowanus Canal, and how you […]
May marks the start of the on-water season, and we're kicking things off with a new volunteer orientation and training. Join us for a 90-minute session that will teach you everything you need to know about volunteering with the Dredgers. What you'll do: Get introduced to the Gowanus Dredgers, the Gowanus Canal, and how you […] |
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1 event,
Tuesday evenings, 6-8:30 April through October. Join our weekly Jug & String Band!
$5 – $10
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1 event,
The Boathouse Jam every Wednesday evening 6-8:30 April-Oct. Just come, bring an acoustic instrument.
$5 – $10
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Join the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club for a secret, one of a kind, personal sunset cruise in canoes above Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal. |
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Socialize with the Dredgers at our BUNKER (2 19th St, off of 3rd Ave) for a casual member catch-up and paddle! We’ll gather at 6:30 and aim to be on-water around 7:15. |
1 event,
Tuesday evenings, 6-8:30 April through October. Join our weekly Jug & String Band!
$5 – $10
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1 event,
The Boathouse Jam every Wednesday evening 6-8:30 April-Oct. Just come, bring an acoustic instrument.
$5 – $10
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2 events,
Stop down and launch a canoe for a self-guided paddle from our boathouse at 2nd Street!
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Cultural Ecologies Series: Unheard-of and Discocactus Date: May 23rd, 2026, 7PM Canoe Launch, 7:30PM Music Location: Gowanus Dredgers Bunker, 2 19th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232 Canoe Seats: $15 donation to Dredgers, Shore seating Free RSVP/Tickets here Join Unheard-of Ensemble, the Dredgers, and special guests video game jazz-funk ensemble Discocactus to open the season! Unheard-of opens […] |
1 event,
Stop down and launch a canoe for a self-guided paddle from our boathouse at 2nd Street! |
0 events,
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1 event,
Tuesday evenings, 6-8:30 April through October. Join our weekly Jug & String Band!
$5 – $10
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1 event,
The Boathouse Jam every Wednesday evening 6-8:30 April-Oct. Just come, bring an acoustic instrument.
$5 – $10
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2 events,
Two weekends of on-water adventure, skill-building, and summer camp vibes! Build skills, have fun, and feel more confident on the water.
$200
Join the Yacht Rock Choir at the Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse for a pop-up choir by the water.
$10
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2 events,
Two weekends of on-water adventure, skill-building, and summer camp vibes! Build skills, have fun, and feel more confident on the water.
$200
Join our Crew on a sunset and full-moon guided adventure!! Meet at the the Gowanus Dredgers Bunker, at the end of 19th St / off 3rd Ave, 11232 - NOT our 2nd St. boathouse. Tickets required, available via eventbrite. |
0 events,
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1 event,
Tuesday evenings, 6-8:30 April through October. Join our weekly Jug & String Band!
$5 – $10
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1 event,
The Boathouse Jam every Wednesday evening 6-8:30 April-Oct. Just come, bring an acoustic instrument.
$5 – $10
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0 events,
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0 events,
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2 events,
Two weekends of on-water adventure, skill-building, and summer camp vibes! Build skills, have fun, and feel more confident on the water.
$200
Stop down and launch a canoe for a self-guided paddle from our boathouse at 2nd Street! |
