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FREE Harvest Festival
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 19, 11am-2pm
WHERE: Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 6, Atlantic Avenue and Furman Street, Brooklyn Heights
AGES: All
WHAT: There will be fun activities for the whole family, including pumpkin carving, arts and crafts, storytelling, games, and musical performances. MUST INCLUDE PHOTO CREDIT: Photo by Alexa Hoyer
WANT TO GO? 718-222-9939. brooklynbridgepark.org.
FREE MacDowell Room Recital
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 19, 5-6pm
WHERE: Brooklyn Music School, 126 St. Felix Street, Fort Greene
AGES: All
WHAT: Performance is a large part of the school's teaching philosophy. Every month the Brooklyn Music School holds these intimate concerts for their students to shine.
WANT TO GO? 718- 638-5660. brooklynmusicschool.org.
FREE Pumpkin Painting: Brooklyn
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 19, 11am-1pm
WHERE: Berry Street Garden, 303 Berry St., Williamsburg
AGES: All
WHAT: It’s that time of year to use your creative chops and turn pumpkins into festive decorations. GreenThumb will have pumpkins and paint ready, while supplies last.
WANT TO GO? 212-602-5300. https://nycgovparks.org/events/2019/10/19/pumpkin-painting-brooklyn.
FREE Farmhouse Family Day: Architecture Adventures
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 19, 11am-3pm
WHERE: Wyckoff House Museum, 5816 Clarendon Road, East Flatbush
AGES: All
WHAT: Enjoy an architecture-themed scavenger hunt, colonial toys and games, and the fall harvest.
WANT TO GO? 718-629-5400. wyckoffmuseum.org.
Open House NY: Cellar to Attic Tours
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 19, 11am-4pm
WHERE: Wyckoff House Museum, 5816 Clarendon Road, East Flatbush
AGES: All
WHAT: Explore the historic Wyckoff House Museum with a special behind-the-scenes tour, only offered once a year!
WANT TO GO? 718-629-5400. wyckoffmuseum.org.
Motown Mondays Ensemble Performance at Pianos
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 19, 7-8pm
WHERE: Pianos, 158 Ludlow St, Lower East Side
AGES: Adult
WHAT: The BMS Motown Mondays Ensemble will be performing at Pianos.
WANT TO GO? $8. https://brooklynmusicschool.org/calendar/2019/10/19/motown-mondays-ensemble-performance-at-pianos.
FREE 10th Anniversary Party!
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 19, 6:30pm
WHERE: Greenlight Bookstore, 686 Fulton St. (at S. Portland St.), Fort Greene
AGES: All
WHAT: Celebrate a decade of bookstore success, and the community that has made it all possible, with an extra-special birthday celebration. Join for kids' activities and giveaways all day long, and stop by between 6:30 and 10pm for drinks, refreshments, special guests, a live DJ, and more giveaways, as well as toasts to friends and supporters.
WANT TO GO? 718-246-0200. greenlightbookstore.com.
Family Day: Storytelling in Nature
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 19, 12-3pm
WHERE: Stories Bookshop + Storytelling Lab, 458 Bergen Street, Park Slope
AGES: Newborn-5
WHAT: An afternoon of autumnal arts and crafts and nature play including pumpkin planters, mud paintings, leaf printing, and more.
WANT TO GO? $10. 718-369-1167. storiesbk.com.
Spooktacular 2019
WHEN: Oct. 19-20, Oct 19 & 20: 5-8:30pm
WHERE: Staten Island Zoo, 614 Broadway, Staten Island
AGES: All
WHAT: Don’t miss Staten Island’s largest Halloween-themed event brimming with shows, games, and enchantment spread over the Zoo’s 8-acre campus. Expect a costume contest, interactive games for children, musical-comedy shows, a hay maze, Monster Alley, a carousel, candy, crafts, and music.
WANT TO GO? $25; free for children 2 and under. 718-442-3100.
Harvest Homecoming Festival
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 20, 11am-5pm
WHERE: Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 1000 Washington Ave., Crown Heights
AGES: All
WHAT: Replacing the annual Ghouls and Gourds fest, this traditional fall foliage festival features hay rides, lawn games, Brussels sprout bowling, and more. Kids will have a chance to debut their Halloween costumes in a children’s parade winding through the Garden.
WANT TO GO? TBA. 718-623-7200. bbg.org.
BAMkids Movie Matinees: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 20, 2pm
WHERE: BAM Rose Cinemas, 30 Lafayette Ave., Fort Greene
AGES: 5 and older
WHAT: Spider-Man is Miles Morales, a middle school kid from Brooklyn, in this Academy Award-winning spin on the classic story. As he discovers his powers, Miles travels into parallel universes and joins forces with a rag-tag assortment of superheroes—from a washed-up Peter B. Parker to a sleek Spider-Woman to a talking pig called Spider-Ham.
WANT TO GO? $10 Adults; $7 children 12 and under . 718-636-4100. bam.org.
Transit Walk: Lower Manhattan
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 20, 2-4pm
WHERE: New York Transit Museum, 99 Schermerhorn St., Brooklyn Heights
AGES: All
WHAT: Through the lens of transportation, discover new places, share stories, and connect with communities. Join Senior Museum Educator Katherine Reeves in Lower Manhattan for a transit walk and explore the fascinating history of pre-subway New York.
WANT TO GO? $30. 718-694-1600. nytransitmuseum.org.
The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays the Music of the Beatles for Kids
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 20, 12pm
WHERE: Brooklyn Bowl, 61 Wythe Ave., Williamsburg
AGES: All
WHAT: Performing songs created by the most iconic musicians in rock history, The Rock and Roll Playhouse band offers its core audience of families with children age ten and under games, movement, stories and an opportunity to rock out in an effort to educate children and explore their creativity.
WANT TO GO? $12. 718-963-3369. therockandrollplayhouse.com.
FREE Lung Cancer Research Foundation's Brooklyn Free to Breathe Walk
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 20, 9:30am-12pm
WHERE: Cadman Plaza Park, Cadman Plaza Park East between BQE and Tillary Street, Brooklyn
AGES: All
WHAT: The walk will feature a route of approximately 3 miles, with the majority of the walk talking place along the Brooklyn Bridge. Walkers may complete the entire route or choose an early turnaround point. As a special way to honor those impacted by lung cancer, participants will also have an opportunity to dedicate a hope flag to a loved one.
WANT TO GO? 212-627-5514. http://lcrf.org/brooklyn.
Old Home Day
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 20, 11am-5pm
WHERE: Historic Richmond Town, 441 Clarke Ave, Staten Island
AGES: All
WHAT: A family favorite for generations, Old Home Day returns this October featuring historic trades demonstrations, music, food, crafts, and sweet treats.
WANT TO GO? $8 Adults; $6 seniors and students (ages 12-17); $5 children (ages 4-11). https://historicrichmondtown.org.
Peggy Choy Dance in association with Kumble Theater presents: FLIGHT!
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 20, 4pm
WHERE: Kumble Theater, 1 University Plaza, Fort Greene
AGES: 5 and older
WHAT: The world’s birds take a dangerous flight to find the 'Rose of Love' with a surprising ending! World-class dancers bring an Afro-Asian fusion of hip-hop, martial arts, and Asian dance to the stage.
WANT TO GO? $20; $15 students; $12 children 12 and younger. 646-765-4773. kumbletheater.org.
Wafels & Dinges Factory Tour
WHEN: Oct. 4-25, Fridays: 10am
WHERE: Wafels & Dinges , 264 Butler St , Red Hook
AGES: All
WHAT: On this guided tour, learn how they make their spectacular Liège wafel dough and delicious ice cream to supply their constellation of carts, trucks, kiosks, and cafés. Get an insider’s look at this dynamic and growing business.
WANT TO GO? $30 Adults; $27 Seniors ages 65+; $15 Children ages 5-12; FREE children 4 and under. https://dinges.nyc/.
FREE Babies & Books
WHEN: Oct. 4-25, Fridays: 11am
WHERE: Brooklyn Public Library, Gerritsen Beach, 2808 Gerritsen Ave., Gerritsen Beach
AGES: 0-2
WHAT: Hear stories, sing songs, play with toys, and meet new friends!
WANT TO GO? 718-368-1435. bklynlibrary.org/locations/gerritsen-beach.
FREE Kids Create
WHEN: Oct. 4-25, Fridays: 3pm
WHERE: Brooklyn Public Library, Gerritsen Beach, 2808 Gerritsen Ave., Gerritsen Beach
AGES: All
WHAT: Kids will have a chance to create projects every Friday afternoon. Projects for the month of October include Magnet Monsters, Haunted Houses, Vampire Bookmarks, and Rock Monsters.
WANT TO GO? 718-368-1435. bklynlibrary.org/locations/gerritsen-beach.
FREE Green Team 2019
WHEN: July 6- Oct. 26, Saturdays: 10am-12pm
WHERE: Brooklyn Bridge Park, 334 Furman St., Brooklyn Heights
AGES: All
WHAT: Green Team provides essential horticultural care to the Park, including planting, mulching, and removing invasive plants.
WANT TO GO? 718-222-9939. brooklynbridgepark.org.
FREE Tavern Terrace Summer Concert Series
WHEN: Sept. 6- Oct. 26, 6-11pm
WHERE: Historic Richmond Town, 441 Clarke Ave, Staten Island
AGES: All
WHAT: The Terrace will be open Friday and Saturday evenings all summer long, featuring live music each Saturday. Bring a blanket and have a picnic!
WANT TO GO? https://historicrichmondtown.org/.
FREE Hattie Carthan Saturday Market
WHEN: Oct. 5-26, Saturdays: 9am-3pm
WHERE: Hattie Carthan Community Garden, 654A Lafayette Ave, Bedford-Stuyvesant
AGES: All
WHAT: The Hattie Carthan Community Market offers specialty farm products, youth cooking demos, communal dinners in the marketplace, and more.
WANT TO GO? 212-561-7327. https://nycgovparks.org/events/2019/10/05/hattie-carthan-saturday-market.
FREE Smorgasburg
WHEN: Oct. 5-26, Saturdays: 11am-6pm
WHERE: East River State Park, 90 Kent Ave. , Williamsburg
AGES: All
WHAT: Smorgasburg is the largest weekly open-air food market in America, attracting 20,000-30,000 people to Brooklyn each weekend to eat from 100 local vendors.
WANT TO GO? FREE entry with various charges for food and drink. 718-599-7301. ps132ny.com/.
FREE Movies @ the Library
WHEN: Oct. 5-26, Saturdays: 1pm
WHERE: Brooklyn Public Library, Spring Creek, 12143 Flatlands Ave., East New York
AGES: All
WHAT: Enjoy a free movie at the library every Saturday. Theater-style snacks will be served.
WANT TO GO? 718-257-6571. bklynlibrary.org/locations/spring-creek.
FREE Events for Youth and Families
WHEN: Oct. 5-26, Saturdays: 1pm
WHERE: Brooklyn Public Library — Central Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Heights
AGES: All
WHAT: Events for youths and families takes place every Saturday with a different show to enjoy. Shows include Mister G, Schoolhouse Rock, and Hot Peas 'n Butter Live! Seating is limited; first come, first served.
WANT TO GO? 718-230-2100. bklynlibrary.org/locations/central.
Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm
WHEN: Oct. 5-26, Saturdays: 12-5pm
WHERE: Historic Richmond Town, 441 Clarke Ave, Staten Island
AGES: All
WHAT: Harvest season at Historic Richmond Town’s Decker Farm is fun for the entire family! Pick a pumpkin to take home, enjoy an old-fashioned hayride, corn maze, arts and crafts, face-painting, and all of your favorite autumnal activities.
WANT TO GO? $8 Adults; $6 seniors and students (ages 12-17); $5 children (ages 4-11). https://historicrichmondtown.org.
FREE Ready, Set, Kindergarten!
WHEN: Oct. 12-26, 11am
WHERE: Brooklyn Public Library, Carroll Gardens, 396 Clinton St., Carroll Gardens
AGES: 3-8
WHAT: Ready, Set, Kindergarten is a weekly program designed to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond. Stories, crafts, word, number, and color concepts are among the activities taught.
WANT TO GO? 718-596-6972. bklynlibrary.org/locations/carroll-gardens.
PLAY:GROUNDNYC'S THE YARD
WHEN: May 4- Oct. 27, Saturdays: 12-4pm; Sundays: 12-4pm
WHERE: Governors Island, Ferries leave from Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6 and 10 South Street, Manhattan, New York Harbor
AGES: All
WHAT: play:groundNYC is back for their fourth year on Governors Island, stewarding and operating The Yard – a 50,000 square-foot adventure playground stocked with loose parts, tools and space for you to play, imagine and dream big!
WANT TO GO? 212-440-2200. govisland.com.
FREE New York Virtual Volcano Observatory
WHEN: June 1- Oct. 27, Saturdays-Sundays, 11am-5pm
WHERE: Governors Island, Ferries leave from Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6, New York Harbor
AGES: All
WHAT: Join volcanologists to discover the complex life of magmas and volcanos through virtual reality experiences, a volcano sound gallery, and kid-friendly activities.
WANT TO GO? 212-440-2200. govisland.com.
FREE Movie Night at Habana Outpost
WHEN: Oct. 6-27, 8pm
WHERE: Habana Outpost, 757 Fulton St., Brooklyn
AGES: All
WHAT: Habana Outpost projects classic films (many are rated PG) onto its big outdoor screen from late spring to late fall.
WANT TO GO? FREE with food or drink purchase . 718-858-9500.
NYTM Train Operators Workshop
WHEN: Oct. 5-27, Saturdays & Sundays: 11:30am-12:30pm
WHERE: New York Transit Museum, 99 Schermerhorn St. , Brooklyn Heights
AGES: 9 and older
WHAT: Drop by the Computer Lab to take control of a NYC Subway car and operate it over virtual miles of track, using some incredibly realistic software. Ages 10 and older.
WANT TO GO? FREE with admission: $10 Adults; $5 children 2-17; $5 senior ages 62+. 718-694-1600. nytransitmuseum.org.
Discovery Room — Build & Construct
WHEN: Oct. 5-27, Saturdays & Sundays: 3:30-4:40pm
WHERE: New York Transit Museum, 99 Schermerhorn St. , Brooklyn Heights
AGES: Newborn-5
WHAT: Stop by the Education Center to explore transit-themed puzzles, books, toys, and hands-on materials! Ages 2-5 with accompanying adult.
WANT TO GO? FREE with admission: $10 Adults; $5 children 2-17; $5 senior ages 62+. 718-694-1600. nytransitmuseum.org.
FREE Hattie Carthan Sunday Market
WHEN: Oct. 6-27, Sundays: 1-6pm
WHERE: Hattie Carthan Herban Farm, 49 Van Buren St., Red Hook
AGES: All
WHAT: The Hattie Carthan Sunday After Church Market is to place to shop for fresh, locally-grown produce, stone fruits, vegetables, herbs, Hattie Carthan cage-free eggs, and more. There are also youth cooking demos and communal dinners in the marketplace.
WANT TO GO? https://nycgovparks.org.
FREE Family Bowl
WHEN: Oct. 6-27, Saturdays & Sundays: 11am-6pm
WHERE: Brooklyn Bowl, 61 Wythe Ave., Williamsburg
AGES: All
WHAT: Bring the whole family and get your bowl on. Food by Blue Ribbon will also be available, as well as local brews!
WANT TO GO? 718-963-3369. therockandrollplayhouse.com.
Prospect Park Walking Tours
WHEN: Oct. 6-27, Sundays: 10:30am-12:30pm
WHERE: Prospect Park - Westside, 95 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn
AGES: All
WHAT: Enjoy Prospect Park while learning about its incredible history! Prospect Park Alliance and Turnstile Tours host a series of walking tours that examine the many layers of natural and human history to be found in Brooklyn's Backyard.
WANT TO GO? $20; $18 seniors and students; $10 ages 5-12; free for children 4 and younger. https://prospectpark.org/visit-the-park/things-to-do/tours/.
Boo at the Zoo
WHEN: Oct. 5-27, Saturdays and Sundays, 11am-4pm
WHERE: Prospect Park Zoo, 450 Flatbush Avenue, Prospect Park
AGES: All
WHAT: Have a spooky good time with Halloween-themed games and crafts. Learn about bats around the world and also in New York where the Zoo is participating in a project to understand the ecology of urban bats in our own backyard.
WHY WE LOVE IT: Kids can participate in a Costumed Character Scavenger Hunt!
WANT TO GO? $9.95; $6.95 children ages 3-12; free for children 2 and younger . 718-399-7339. prospectparkzoo.com.
Annual Halloween Harvest at Luna Park
WHEN: Oct. 5-27, Saturdays & Sundays: 11am-6pm
WHERE: Luna Park, 1000 Surf Ave., Coney Island
AGES: All
WHAT: Experience all the thrills, chills, and Halloween frills with festive and seasonal activities like Miss Tillie's Tractor Race, Blackbeard's Pumpkin Patch, face painting, interactive performances on the Monster Mash Stage, and Extreme Pumpkin Carving.
WANT TO GO? Luna Pass starts at $29. 718-373-5862. lunaparknyc.com.
Night Of 1,000 Jack O'Lanterns
WHEN: Oct. 17-27, 5-10pm
WHERE: Governors Island, Ferries leave from Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6 and 10 South St., Manhattan, New York Harbor
AGES: All
WHAT: A truly unique jack o’lantern jaunt on Governors Island where you'll see LED-lit jack o’lanterns staged along a festive, paved, illuminated tree-lined pathway among the backdrop of centuries old buildings.
WANT TO GO? $26 Adults; $22 children ages 3-17; FREE for children ages 2 and under. 212-440-2200. govisland.com.
Storytime
WHEN: Sept. 2- Oct. 28, see website for schedule
WHERE: Stories Bookshop + Storytelling Lab, 458 Bergen Street, Park Slope
AGES: Newborn-5
WHAT: Enjoy a 30-minute staff-led Storytime, filled with songs and stories, perfect for little ones with their grown-ups.
WANT TO GO? $10/day. 718-369-1167. storiesbk.com.
Imaging Women In The Space Age
WHEN: Sept. 1- Nov. 3, Various Times
WHERE: New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St, Corona
AGES: All
WHAT: This exhibition includes vintage and current images of women as aviators and astronauts from fashion, television, film, pop culture and toys (e.g. Barbie and LEGO astronaut dolls), as well as new developments in space-inspired fashion.
WANT TO GO? FREE with museum admission: $16 Adults; $13 Children ages 2-17, Students, and senior citizens. https://nysci.org.
Brooklyn Borough Hall Saturday Greenmarket
WHEN: Through Dec. 7: Saturdays, 8am-5pm
WHERE: Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon St., Downtown Brooklyn
AGES: All
WHAT: Buy fresh and locally grown fruits and vegetables and take part in programs like nutrition workshops, clothing collections, and food scrap collections.
WANT TO GO? grownyc.org.
Brooklyn Borough Hall Saturday Greenmarket
WHEN: Dec. 8 -7, Saturdays, 8am-5pm
WHERE: Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon St., Downtown Brooklyn
AGES: All
WHAT: Buy fresh and locally grown fruits and vegetables and take part in programs like nutrition workshops, clothing collections, and food scrap collections.
WANT TO GO? grownyc.org.
The Sleeping Beauty
WHEN: Sept. 7- Dec. 22, see website for showtimes
WHERE: Puppetworks Inc., 338 Sixth Avenue, Brooklyn
AGES: 3 and older
WHAT: Perrault's real Faery Tale with music by Tchaikovsky is adapted for marionettes by Nicolas Coppola. Suggested for ages 4 and older.
WANT TO GO? $11; $10 children. 718-965-3391. http://puppetworks.org/.
Friday Drop-Off
WHEN: March 16- Dec. 27, Fridays, 6:30-9:30pm
WHERE: Brooklyn Game Lab, 310 7th Ave., Park Slope
AGES: 9-17
WHAT: Drop in for Dungeons and Dragons and go on a multi-month campaign with a band of adventurous kids each week.
WANT TO GO? $48. 718-788-1122. Brooklyngamelab.com.
FREE Saturday Author Story Time
WHEN: Jan. 19- Dec. 28, Saturdays, 11:30am
WHERE: Greenlight Bookstore, 686 Fulton St., Fort Greene
AGES: 3-8
WHAT: Authors and illustrators present their new books with interactive readings and drawings, and often activities and crafts too.
WANT TO GO? 718-246-0200. Greenlightbookstore.com.
FREE Sunday Bookseller Story Time
WHEN: Through Dec. 29: Sundays, 11:30am
WHERE: Greenlight Bookstore, 632 Flatbush Ave., Prospect Lefferts Gardens
AGES: All
WHAT: Greenlight staff choose their favorite read-alouds to share with young booklovers.
WANT TO GO? 718-246-0200. Greenlightbookstore.com.
FREE Saturday Author Story Time
WHEN: Through March 17, 2020: Saturdays, 11:30am and 1:30pm
WHERE: Greenlight Bookstore, 686 Fulton St., Fort Greene
AGES: 3-8
WHAT: Authors and illustrators of picture books often visit on Saturdays to read from their new books, and neighborhood performers or the Greenlight staff sometimes read as well. There are always great stories and often activities and crafts too! Check the Events Calendar for an updated schedule of featured authors. Saturday Story Time is geared toward kids who are old enough to enjoy listening to a story, asking questions, and working on crafts.
WANT TO GO? 718-246-0200. greenlightbookstore.com.
Superpower Dogs 3D
WHEN: Sept. 1- May 31, 2020, Time TBD
WHERE: New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St, Corona
AGES: All
WHAT: Join an immersive 3D adventure to experience the life-saving superpowers and extraordinary bravery of some of the world’s most amazing dogs.
WANT TO GO? $6 Adults; $5 children plus museum admission: $16 Adults; $13 children, students & senior citizens . https://nysci.org.
An Opening
WHEN: Sept. 7- June 30, 2020, Tuesday-Sunday, 11am-6pm
WHERE: Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont St., Brooklyn Heights
AGES: All
WHAT: An Opening, an installation of audio and visual artworks by Brooklyn-based artist Kameelah Janan Rasheed, engages with a multiplicity of Muslim experiences in Brooklyn.
WANT TO GO? Suggested Admission: $10; $6 Seniors and teachers; FREE for children and visitors with disabilities. 718-222-4111. brooklynhistory.org.
Friday/Saturday Drop-In
WHEN: Through Dec. 31, 2020: Friday-Saturday, 6:30-9:30pm
WHERE: Brooklyn Game Lab, 310 7th Ave., Park Slope
AGES: 8 and older
WHAT: Drop off the kids (ages 8 and up) for Friday drop-in, role-playing game night. Brooklyn Game Lab run great D&D campaigns for new and highly experienced RPG-players. Saturday nights are geared towards our Teen Pass members, but all older kids (12 and up) are welcome to participate. Play sophisticated RPGs with complex campaigns and awesome characters, plus get some DM training.
WANT TO GO: $48. 718-788-1122. brooklyngamelab.com.
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