Unless otherwise noted, canoeing events depart from 19th St. off of 3rd Ave. Walking tours start from different locations and bicycle tours depart from Brooklyn Borough Hall. Other events occur inside or outside our boathouse, at 165 2nd St. / off Bond St.
[ Rain 30 min. Prior to start time may cancel event and dates +30 days in the future are subject to change ]
COME PADDLE! Let’s show everyone how great it is to have access to the head of the canal! Help support our water access advocacy by using the canal and bringing friends! Stop down and launch a canoe for a self-guided paddle from our 2nd St. Dock. Limited to the head of the canal to the floating boom at 3rd.
Ahoy! The Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse is proud to present a group exhibition featuring artwork by members of the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club. Presented as part of Gowanus Open Studios 2024, the exhibit includes sculpture, photography, painting, drawing, and collage that showcase the breadth of creativity and craftsmanship among the Dredgers’ members.
Wednesdays April 3 through October 30th, 2024 6:00 - 8:30 PM The Boathouse Jam is hosted by the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club to activate our shoreline while fostering the continued resurgence […]
Join the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club as we give a few of our old canoes a makeover with the help of some amazing local artists!
Jos Prol: ARRIVALS
Reception: November 9 (5-8pm)
Open 1-5 PM Saturdays in November or by appointment
Each year, as part of the Brooklyn Folk Festival , contestants gather on the banks of the fetid Gowanus Canal to see who can throw a banjo the farthest in the - BANJO TOSS: BANJO THROWING COMPETITION! The special "throwing banjo", attached to a rope is tossed into the canal, a federally designate Super Fund site. The marked rope pays out, showing how far the banjo has been tossed. It is then hauled back in for the next throw.
Socialize with the Dredgers at our BOATHOUSE (165 2nd St.) to discuss the latest updates on Gowanus and get involved. We continue to plan new and fun events on our […]
Local artist Rich Garr leads this exploration through the Gowanus waterfront. He is a longtime area artist focusing on public art and community. This walking tour is a multi-sensory collage featuring art, and responding to the area's renowned history and current events.
Jos Prol: ARRIVALS
Reception: November 9 (5-8pm)
Open 1-5 PM Saturdays in November or by appointment
Help us close down the Bunker for the season. We'll be doing some light construction work and building out a new canoe rack, come ready to get dusty and dirty […]
Join LULITA for a listening party for her upcoming Argentinian Folk EP. Light snacks and drinks will be served, and the EP listening will be followed by a short live performance.
The only comedy show in a Brooklyn boathouse. Hosted by Chase Shanahan.
Free show, BYOB
Lineup TBA, follow @shahanagans on Instagram for more information.
