This week is packed with free activities for families, with so many fall and Halloween events popping up in our neighborhoods. This week’s roundup includes the Superhero & Pumpkin Fest at City Point, the Sound & Color! fall festival in Brooklyn Bridge Park, pumpkin decorating at the final DUMBO Family Games of the season, the Red Hook Harvest Fest at Columbia Street Farm, the Fall Festival at Marsha P. Johnson State Park in Williamsburg, and more festive fall events. Other highlights of the week include the Lalo-Palooza Family Fun Day in Park Slope, a mime performance by Broken Box Theater in McCarren Park, Brooklyn Festival of Arts and Music in Prospect Park, and Bindlestiff Family Cirkus at Montague Open Streets in Brooklyn Heights. Finally, don’t miss a free behind-the-scenes event during Open House New York weekend, from canoeing on the Gowanus Canal to touring the monument in Fort Greene Park to glassblowing at Brooklyn Glass.
Jane’s Carousel Open for Indigenous People’s Day School Holiday | DUMBO
Monday, October 14 | 11:00am-5:50pm | $3 rides
Jane’s Carousel will open for special hours during the school holiday on Monday, October 14! Swing by for a $3 waterfront ride on the beautiful horses!
Bilingual Storytime in the Park at McCarren Park | Williamsburg
Monday, October 14 | 10:00-10:45am | RSVP required
The Mommy Archives is pleased to announce our collaboration with Lina from Arte Sensible! Storytime in the Park with Lina is a bilingual experience (Spanish/English) that includes stories, music, and songs, sound games, movement, dance creating a sensory experience thought of in the stages of development of children Directed by Lina Silva, a graduate in artistic degree with a Master’s degree in music therapy and a diploma in yoga and mindfulness for children. Please bring a picnic blanket.
Indigenous People’s Day School Holiday | Prospect Park
Monday, October 14 | 12-5pm
Enjoy family friendly programming in Prospect Park on the school holiday for Indigenous People’s Day.
- Leaf Litter | 12-3 pm | Ever wondered what’s hiding beneath the leaves on the forest floor? Well, there are seeds, leaves, insects, and much more! Join us for our hands-on leaf litter activity to learn all about it.
- Animal Encounter | 2-3 pm | Join Alliance Naturalists in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection. This program starts promptly at 2 pm
- Tree ID Walk | 3-4 pm | Join us as we delve into the wonder of nature! Are you curious about why and when trees shed their leaves? Gain hands-on experience in citizen science as we explore the Prospect Park environment and witness how changing temperatures affect the trees. We will provide you with a guide to help you record your observations. This program leaves the Audubon Center promptly at 3 pm.
- ReImagine Lefferts Open Hours | 12-4 pm | Visit the Lefferts Historic House for family friendly outdoor and indoor exhibits, activities, workshops, and special programs that explore the legacies of resistance and resilience of the Indigenous peoples of Lenapehoking, whose unceded lands the park and house rests upon, and the Africans enslaved by the Lefferts family.
- Carousel Rides | 12-5 pm | $3 per ride; $13 for a book of 5 tickets
Free Admission Days @ Pier 2 Roller Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sundays | 10am-12pm
Pier 2 Roller Rink offers free admission hours on Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays through October! Roller skate with amazing views of the Brooklyn Bridge and lower Manhattan! Skate rental is $8 per person.
Barbie at The Rooftop at Pier 17 | The Seaport
Monday, October 14 | Doors open at 5pm | Movie starts at 7:30pm | PG-13 | RSVP here
Join us for an October edition of Seaport Cinema, showing Barbie! Enhance your experience with our add-on offerings, available with your free movie RSVP.
Free Storytime at Private Picassos | Clinton Hill
Tuesdays | 11:00-11:30am
Join us each Tuesday at 11am and select Saturdays at 10am for a special storytime – perfect for babies and toddlers. Private Picassos Founder Valeen Bhat will read a favorite kid’s book in our cozy reading nook. Hang out after for coloring, toys and exploring all of the books we have at our Studio.
Comics with Mr. Nick at Red Hook Interim Library | Red Hook
Tuesday, October 15 | 3:00-4:30pm | Ages 10+
Come to the brand new Red Hook Interim Library on Van Brunt St. to learn something new or indulge your love of drawing this summer. You will be drawing and learning about art from Mr. Nick. Topics such as how to make comic books, cartoons, and graphic novels will be covered. Mr. Nick is a professional artist who has created and published his own series of comic books. Don’t miss out. Beginners are always welcome! All supplies will be provided. For kids age 10 and up.
Sunset Waterfront Walks | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Tuesday, October 15 | 6:00-7:30pm | Register here
Join our Docents for a free walking tour and learn more about Brooklyn Bridge Park’s history, design, and ecology. Tours last roughly 60-90 minutes, start from the entrance of Pier 1 and finish near Pier 3.
Amelia Robinson-Mill’s Trills at Pacific Library | Downtown Brooklyn
Wednesday, October 16 | 10:45-11:30am | Ages 0-5
Free Admission at New York Aquarium | Coney Island
Wednesdays | 3-6pm | Reserve tickets here; free tickets are made available at 3pm the Monday before
Take advantage of free admission hours at the New York Aquarium in Coney Island, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. There’s so much to do while you’re in Coney Island; check out our guide to planning a day trip to Coney Island! Note that advance timed tickets are required; the Wednesday Afternoon Ticket Store will open on Monday at 3:00 pm for that Wednesday’s reservations. Do not come to the aquarium without a reserved ticket! There’s a maximum of 4 tickets per order.
Tunes at the Triangle at the 6th Ave. Triangle | Park Slope
Join us every Wednesday in October at the 6th Ave Triangle (6th Ave & St Marks) for an evening of incredible performances by local artists.
Honk Family Band Open Rehearsal at McCarren Park | Williamsburg
Take that trumpet and conga drum out of your closet and show them some love at our community class led by our musical directors on Wednesday, October 16th. Experience an expansive evening for musicians of all ages and skill levels! PLUS, enjoy an introduction to “IndofunKonduction.” Loosely based upon the principles of the great Butch Morris’ original Conduction methods, trumper Indofunk Satish leads a highly simplified method of Conduction all can follow.
Prospect Park Stroller Walk | Prospect Park
Thursday, October 17 | 10-11am | RSVP here
Calling all parents and caregivers with children! Join a Prospect Park Alliance Naturalist at the Prospect Park Audubon Center for a leisurely stroll along Prospect Park’s waterways. Embrace the sound of streams and songs of birds. Enjoy fragrant flowers and explore the towering trees of Brooklyn’s Backyard. Please note that this walk leaves promptly at 10 am from the Prospect Park Audubon Center.
Lalo-Palooza Music Series with Suzi Shelton at JJ Byrne Playground | Park Slope
Each week, Lalo-Palooza will feature Brooklyn’s own award-winning children’s performer Suzi Shelton and a diverse cast of guest musicians. During this popular free outdoor music series, families can expect music and fun, free coffee & pastries, kid-friendly activities like giant bubbles by Park Slope Parents and a coloring station with weekly giveaways from best-selling baby and toddler gear brand Lalo. RSVP is not required to attend the event, but is appreciated! Bring the whole fam, and get ready to dance and sing in the sunshine with Suzi & friends at JJ Byrne Playground!
Visit Brooklyn Children’s Museum’s STEM Makerspace: Nature’s Engineers| Crown Heights
Thursdays | 2:30-4:30pm
Brooklyn Children’s Museum has a new natural science-inspired makerspace, and you can visit it for FREE during Amazon Free Hours on Thursday afternoons! Nature’s Engineers is designed for children to learn from nature and engage in hands-on STEM activities, fostering creativity and critical thinking. October’s project is spiderwebs! Learning about spider webs helps us build stronger things, from designing cool playgrounds to helping astronauts build homes in space.
Nature Storytime at Environmental Education Center | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Thursday, October 17 | 3:00-3:30pm
Join for Nature Storytime at the Environmental Education Center! Held at 3:00 PM on the third Thursday of every month (during Open Hours). Librarians from Brooklyn Public Library Adams Street location lead for an exciting and engaging storytime session, along with singing and rhymes. Each month they select a book to pair with the Education Center’s monthly nature theme. Stick around after to check out all the animals and activities in the room during Open Hours! Storytime is typically about a half hour long. Walk-ups only; we do our utmost to accommodate as many walk-ups as space allows.
Jua Jibu Children’s Theater at Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Crown Heights
Watch classic folktales come to life in this immersive theater experience! This children’s theater production will feature several captivating stories: Anansi the Spider and The Tug of War (Ghana), Why the Sky is So Far Away (Nigeria), and The Elephants are Marching (African Diaspora). Join us for an afternoon of folkloric tales performed through a blend of music and theater. This program offers families an opportunity to explore Pan-African culture and wisdom while enjoying stories that will spark your imagination! This program is free and included with Museum entry during Amazon Free Hours. Capacity is limited; first come, first served.
The Winter Social presents Oktoberfest | Cobble Hill Park
Thursday, October 17 | 6-8pm
Who’s ready to throw down DEUTSCHLAND STYLE?! If you couldn’t catch a flight to Germany this year, do not fear…we’re hosting our SECOND ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST right here in the neighborhood! Join us on Thursday, October 17 and BYO bratwurst, brews, and buddies! If you’re feeling eco-conscious, BYO beer stein, too. Gather your kumpel (friends) and let’s get this party going — we promise you won’t know if you’re in Brooklyn or Bavaria.
Open House New York Weekend | Various Locations Citywide
Friday, October 18 – Sunday, October 20 | See full lineup here
200+ sites. Three days. One citywide festival. Open House New York Weekend is an annual festival that opens 200+ places across the five boroughs for behind-the-scenes tours and special access at skyscrapers, power plants, artist studios, and everything in between. Join us on October 18-20, 2024, for the 22nd annual OHNY Weekend festival and get a behind-the-scenes look at new buildings reshaping the skyline, public works facilities keeping the city running, parks offering respite, state-of-the-art performance spaces, manufacturing workshops, private collections, and much more. The weekend will kick off with an Opening Night celebration at the DUMBO Archway Plaza on Friday, October 18, from 6-8pm. Learn more and RSVP here. Highlights of this year’s Open House New York lineup in Brooklyn include:
- STREB Extreme Action Open Rehearsal | Williamsburg | Friday, October 18 | 11:30am-3:30pm
- Artshack Brooklyn: Open Studios and Dia De Los Muertos Clay Celebration | Bed Stuy | Saturday, October 19 | 12-4pm
- Brooklyn Navy Yard | Saturday, October 19 | 12-5pm
- Gowanus Canal Self-Guided Canoe Trips | Gowanus | Saturday, October 19 & Sunday, October 20 | 2-6pm
- Brooklyn Glass | Gowanus | Sunday, October 20 | 10-6pm
- Prison Ship Martyrs’ Monument | Fort Greene Park | Sunday, October 20 | 11am-2pm
- …and much more! Click here for the full lineup this weekend.
Halloween Family Movie Night: Hotel Transylvania | Park Slope Library
Friday, October 18 | 3:30-5:30pm
Come and join us as we turn our auditorium into a mini movie theater for our Halloween interactive movie program when we watch Hotel Transylvania! Rated PG, 91 minute runtime. All ages welcome, no registration required!
Launch Weekend for The Market @ 77 Food Hall | Brooklyn Navy Yard
Saturday, October 19 & Sunday, October 20
Come to the Brooklyn Navy Yard for the launch weekend of The Market @ 77, a brand new food hall on the ground floor of Building 77. The food hall’s foundation pays homage to the original Wallabout Market – a bustling meat, produce and fish market active from the 1890s into WWII that was located next to the Navy Yard. The food hall will be open 8am-8pm daily, and vendors include: Hungry House, Jalapa Jar, Pizza Yard, Sabor, Russ & Daughters, Rustik Tavern, Transmitter Brewing, and She Wolf Bakery (coming soon!)
Street Tree Care with Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID + Old Stone House at 4th Street Plaza | Park Slope
Join us to clean, care for, and add mulch w/ Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID and Old Stone House! Meet us at 9 am at the corner of 4th St & 5th Ave in Park Slope. All supplies will be provided. Please dress comfortably for the weather and our work together. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle and stay hydrated.
Free Storytime at Private Picassos | Clinton Hill
Saturday, October 19 | 10am
Private Picassos Founder Valeen Bhat will read a favorite kid’s book in our cozy reading nook – perfect for babies and toddlers. Hang out after for coloring, toys and exploring all of the books we have at our Studio. Free Storytime also takes place every Tuesday at 11am!
German School Brooklyn Play Day | Crown Heights
Saturday, October 19 | 10am | RSVP here
Come play at GSB! Join us on October 19th at 10am for a play filled open house to learn about our German and Spanish immersion preschool and kindergarten programs. Kids and families will have a chance to explore our outdoor play space, take a peek into our classrooms, and meet some of our teachers and staff. We look forward to welcoming you!
Theater in the Park at McCarren Park | Williamsburg
The Mommy Archives is happy to announce our collaboration with Broken Box Mime Theater. Please join us for free performance at McCarren Park! Broken Box is performing the newest iteration of My Little Eye: A Show about Climate & The Earth. The speaking emcee (who might be…a caterpillar?!) will guide the audience through the mimes’ silent stories and interactive games. What is climate change? What big feelings come up around big changes of any kind? Audiences will leave with an activated imagination and a reminder of how powerful we are when we all work together. Please bring a picnic blanket.
Introduction to Birdwatching Outings | Prospect Park
Saturday, October 19 | 10am-12pm | Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Whether you’re just starting out or have already joined the birding ranks, this introductory outing is for you! Every Saturday, join Prospect Park Alliance and a member of the Brooklyn Bird Club on an introductory walk to learn the basics of birding and search for the dozens of species that visit Prospect Park through all seasons. All levels are welcome and walks will begin at the Prospect Park Audubon Center. No registration necessary. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Route Description: This outing is at a leisurely pace with lots of stops to observe birds. A different route through the park may be taken each week. There may be steps, slight inclines, and grass and dirt paths with exposed roots. We will cover approximately 1.5-2 miles.
Lalo-palooza Family Fun Day | Park Slope
Saturday, October 19 | 10am-12pm
Lalo-palooza is the ultimate family music series presented by Lalo and in partnership with Brooklyn’s own award-winning children’s performer Suzi Shelton, Park Slope Parents, Gotham Greens & Coterie. Join us this year for our first ever Family Fun Day! Everything we love about Lalo-palooza + more freebies and fun with our partners! Join us at JJ Byrne Playground at Old Stone House in Washington Park.
Free Children’s Events at Dekalb Market Hall | Downtown Brooklyn
Saturdays & Sundays | 10am-12pm
On weekend mornings, stop by Dekalb Market Hall (downstairs at City Point) for free activities for kids ages 2 to 10 years old. Enjoy balloon twisting, magic shows, face painting, and more! Located in front of Osteria & Showroom Bakehouse.
Nature Exploration | Prospect Park
Saturdays & Sundays | 10am-1pm
Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs on Saturdays and Sundays at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.
- Leaf Art | 10am–12 pm | Let’s have fun exploring the unique features of trees and their uniquely shaped leaves. Let your creativity flourish as you craft art inspired by nature.
- Animal Encounter | 11am–12pm | Join Alliance Naturalists in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.
- Fall Nature Walk | 12–1pm | Join us as we discover the wonders of nature! Are you curious about how invasive insects, like the Spotted Lanternfly, prepare for winter? You’ll get hands-on experience in citizen science as we observe how insect and plant life prepare for seasonal changes. Plus, you’ll learn how to protect trees from pests.
Family Storytime at Wyckoff Bond Community Garden | Boerum Hill
Join Ms. Sarah in the Wyckoff Bond Community Garden on Saturday, October 19th for a Fall Celebration! We will be singing songs, reading books, and learning new rhymes all about fall and the changing seasons. We will also have Grab and Go craft kits available for kids to take home. Stick around after for more from the Wyckoff Bond Community Garden: Between 11 AM-5 PM there will be meditation sessions, a children’s book giveaway, free spring bulbs, pumpkin painting & more!
Black History and Culture Tour of Fort Greene
Saturday, October 19 | 11:00am-12:30pm | RSVP here
Join us for the Black History and Culture of Fort Greene tour led by Suzanne Spellen with a special stop at Brooklyn Paramount. Working together with local historian, Suzanne Spellen, and our Tour Advisory Committee, we develop and refine the route and educational content to help retell Fort Greene’s deep roots in Black history and culture for a personal, on-the-ground look at this important historical context. Offered in two installments, The Heart of Black Fort Greene: Fulton Street tour, and Fort Greene Black History Makers and Cultural Giants tour provide rich context and history ranging from the 1800s to today.
Magical Encounters at Adams Street Library | DUMBO
Saturdays through October 26 | 11am-1pm
These free bilingual (English/Spanish) art workshops for all ages will be led by the local Latinx artist duo Cazorla + Saleme. Enjoy this series of art workshops, where we will explore the enchanted colors of Brooklyn Bridge Park in autumn while learning about caring for the planet and ourselves. Let’s cultivate a love for nature together! Materials and snacks are included.
Red Hook Harvest Fest at Columbia Street Farm | Red Hook
Saturday, October 19 | 11am-3pm
Harvest Fest is happening on October 19th at Red Hook Farms at 560 Columbia Street, across from IKEA. This incredible community event draws over 700 people every year, especially for the kids! Expect food, beverages, music, games, art, our famous Hot Pepper Challenge, and much more!
Sound & Color! Autumn In New York | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Saturday, October 19 | 11am-4pm
Brooklyn Bridge Park’s annual fall festival will celebrate the changing of the season with an all-day family-friendly festival. Enjoy live musical performances, food vendors, kids activities, arts and crafts, field games and more—including our signature pumpkin patch. New this year, don’t miss 3D pumpkin carving demonstrations by Lenny Calvin Creations, and live music by jazz performers Brent Birckhead and Brianna Thomas – along with tap dance by Jason Samuel Smith!
2024 NYC Fungi Fest at Farm One | Prospect Heights
Saturday, October 19 | 11am-11pm | Kids program 11am-12pm | RSVP here
Farm.One, a vertical farm space growing greens, herbs, and edible flowers year-round in Prospect Heights, is hosting this free, multi- disciplinary mushroom festival featuring mushroom art, music, celebrity guests, fungi food, mycology, mushroom growing, talks on psychedelics, fungus cooking, kids programming and more. During the kids program, participants will learn to observe and sketch real mushrooms, creating their own unique artwork. This fun, creative workshop introduces young minds to the wonders of mycology in a playful and engaging way, as they make art of their mushroom drawings to take home!
Storytime at The Center for Fiction Bookstore | Fort Greene
Saturdays | 12pm
Join us every Saturday at noon for Story Time at The Center for Fiction Bookstore, where each week we read from some of our favorite books for young people! Led by our booksellers, this is a free community event open to people of all ages.
Zumba for a Cause with McQueen Fitness at Abolitionist Place | Downtown Brooklyn
Saturday, October 19 | 12-2pm | Sign up here
Join us and Zumba instructor Natarsha McQueen for a dance event aimed at creating breast cancer awareness and prevention. 100% of all proceeds will be donated to the Breasties, an all-inclusive non-profit for those impact by breast and gynecologic cancers.
Poplar Street Community Garden Pumpkin Party | Brooklyn Heights
Saturday, October 19 | 12-3pm | Note: This event is at capacity. To be added to the wait list, email [email protected]
Join the Poplar Street Community Garden for their annual Pumpkin Party, with pumpkin carving, pumpkin painting, Halloween crafts, treats, and harvesting of end-of-season herbs. RSVP to reserve a pumpkin at [email protected].
Pumpkin Carving at The Dram Shop Bar | Park Slope
Saturday, October 19 | 12-4pm
This family-friendly pumpkin carving event will take place at The Dram Shop, a neighborhood bar in Park Slope. There will be free pumpkins to carve and take home while supplies last. Kids eat free on Saturdays!
Fall Fest at PS 107 Big Yard | Park Slope
Saturday, October 19 | 12-4pm
Join us as we take over 14th St and the Big Yard with food, music, games, inflatables, pumpkin painting, and more! We can’t wait to celebrate Fall and community with our school families, friends, and neighbors!
Park Slope Open Streets | Park Slope
Saturday, October 19 | 12-5pm
Join for the second to last weekend of Open Streets season! On October 19, Park Slope Open Streets will have tons of Arts & Crafts and Live Music:
- 12-3pm | Hive Public Arts | Crafts for all ages on 5th Avenue between President & Carroll
- 1-4pm | Cardboard Creation Station by U.Santini
- 3-5pm | Live music by Chito Rosario Trio @ Carroll
Gowanus Open Studios | Gowanus
Saturday, October 19 & Sunday, October 20 | 12-6pm
Hosted by Arts Gowanus, Gowanus Open Studios is Brooklyn’s biggest celebration of local art and artists. Visit over 400 artists across 90+ locations in greater Gowanus at the 28th annual GOS! Artists will be present to discuss their work, share their processes, and showcase their latest projects. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to purchase work directly from local artists!
Van Alen Fall Fest | Gowanus
Saturday, October 19 | 1-5pm | 1-2:30pm family-friendly workshop
As part of Gowanus Open Studios, join for an open house at Van Alen, interact with some of their public art projects, and meet neighbors! Drop in anytime for a lively afternoon of games, tunes, artist-run activities, and a public art resource fair. Fall treats provided by Four & Twenty Blackbirds, Sigmund’s, and Treelicious Orchards. Artist-led workshops will include one by Mookntaka, whose piece The Friends and Follies—a cast of interactive, inflatable sculptures—is pictured below. They will host a drop-in pompom art workshop from 1:00-2:30pm.
Dog Adoption Event with Heart & Bones at Jane’s Carousel | DUMBO
Saturday, October 19 | 1-3pm
Come meet our adoptable pups at Jane’s Carousel and prepare to fall in love with your new best friend! Be sure to check out our dogs and apply ahead of time at heartsandbonesrescue.com, or email [email protected] if you’re pre-approved!
Pumpkin Painting at Strong Rope Brewery | Red Hook
Saturday, October 19 | 1-3pm
Say hello to fall and spooky season and join to paint some pumpkins in the Red Hook taproom! This family-friendly event is free and open to everyone, no reservations needed. Come early to grab a spot and the best pumpkin!
Zing! Movement Class for Kids | Boerum Hill
Saturday, October 19 | 1-4pm
Zing! is an all-ages movement class that helps empower kinds’ minds through playful movement. Come by Hoyt Street between State Street and Atlantic Avenue for drop-in activities like an obstacle course & mini classes all afternoon – free of charge!
PS 110 Fall Carnival | Greenpoint
Saturday, October 19 | 2-5pm
PS110’s Fall Festival is on October 19th, and it’s gonna be SPOOKTACULAR! Event features: haunted house, face painting, tattoos, treats, dance party, bounce castle, pumpkin painting, games, prizes, and more! More information to come!
Movie & Crafts: The Nightmare Before Christmas at Brower Park Library | Crown Heights
Saturday, October 19 | 3:00-4:30pm
Come to Brower Park Library, located in the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, for a free movie screening and craft project! The library will be showing Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, rated PG, runtime 1 hour 16 minutes. There will also be a Halloween craft project!
Orange Street Block Party | Brooklyn Heights
Saturday, October 19 | 3-7pm
Spend the afternoon hanging with your neighbors and enjoy pumpkin carving, pickleball and badminton. Feel free to come dressed as yourself or in your costume of choice. The more the merrier so please send the invite along! Got other Block Party ideas or interested in getting involved in the festivity preparations? Email Lillian at [email protected].
Play in the Square at Domino Park: Rockin’ Kid’s Sing-Along | Williamsburg
Join Domino Park at the newly opened Domino Square for a fall series of kids programming, led by local partners, A Rosie Day and Ari, the Sing-along Guy. All ages welcome! On Sunday, September 22, it’s Rockin’ Kid’s Sing-along with Ari, the Sing-along Guy. Come sing, dance, clap, stomp, jump and rock out with Ari The Sing-along Guy! Ari, his guitar and his trusty yellow sweatband will lead you in songs you know, and some you don’t, but all of them are fun, interactive, and they really rock! This is the final event in this season’s series!
Community Planting at Cadman Park | Brooklyn Heights
Sunday, October 20 | 10am-12pm
Join the Cadman Park Conservancy for community planting! Volunteers should meet at the Brooklyn War Memorial.
Montague Open Streets | Brooklyn Heights
Sunday, October 20 | 10am-7pm | Montague Street from Clinton Street to Hicks Street
This week’s Montague Open Streets is presented by Councilmember Lincoln Restler and will feature performances by The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, plus bike helmet and compost giveaways. Highlights include:
- Smiling Sid’s Portrait-O-Rama | 12-2pm | Take a comedy drawing class with Sid, the Art Teacher/Carnival Barker. In a few short minutes, Sid will show you how to draw a face correctly. Even if you don’t know how to draw, or don’t like to draw, Sid will show you how! Starring Curtis Widem, an NYC Art Teacher/Artist/Street Performer. Learn from a pro and have a laugh at the same time.
- Compost Giveaway | 12-3pm | Reserve your 40lb bags now!
- Bike Bonanza & Helmet Giveaway | 12-3pm | Children’s Bike Swap (24” wheel bike or smaller), Helmet Giveaway, and Learn-To-Ride Lessons for Children (Register here!)
- Bindlestiff Family Cirkus with Councilmember Lincoln Restler | 1pm | Enjoy an unforgettable Circus and Variety show that promises fun for the entire family! Marvel at the incredible talents of acrobats, jugglers, clowns, and contortionists. Enjoy the lively performance of our singing ring-mistress and get ready to dance in a high-energy party!
- JAW Live in Concert | 3pm | Back by popular demand, JAW, the teen band sensation sweeping the tri-state. This isn’t just another over band — Julian, Arthur and William (JAW) play originals toolCatch them here before they hit the big arenas in a few years.
- The Department of Transportation will also be sharing initial concepts to redesign Montague Street as a more pedestrian friendly corridor. Come give your input to shape this proposal and help make Montague even better!
- …and much more! Click here for the full lineup this weekend.
Waterfront Walks | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sunday, October 20 | 10:30am-12:00pm | Register here
Join our Docents for a free walking tour and learn more about Brooklyn Bridge Park’s history, design, and ecology. Tours last roughly 60-90 minutes, start from the entrance of Pier 1 and finish near Pier 3. Advance registration is required. Registration opens a month in advance of each date.
Sunday, October 20 | 11am at Montague Street location | 12:30pm at Smith Street location | RSVP here
This sweet, rhyming, beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates Jewish joy and intergenerational love as it follows a girl and her grandmother preparing for Shabbat dinner by baking traditional challah from scratch. Sara Holly Ackerman is a children’s book author and school librarian in Brooklyn, NY. She loves the smell of homemade challah filling her apartment, but the challah from the neighborhood bakeries tastes every bit as good. Sara will be reading at Montague Street at 11m and Smith Street at 12:30pm.
Pumpkin Decorating at DUMBO Family Games | DUMBO
Sunday, October 20 | 11am-1pm | Washington Street from Front Street to Water Street
We are celebrating the end of our DUMBO Family Games season ’24 on car-free Washington Street with a special pumpkin decorating party on Sunday, October 20* from 11 am to 1 pm. Come one last time this year to play and make friends! There will be additional games and crafts for ages 2 to 8! Curated by the DUMBO Business Improvement District x Brooklyn Bridge Parents and supported by Leaf Medical & Leaf Dental in DUMBO. Special thanks to our pumpkin decorating partner Carnaby Club in DUMBO – a space and programming blending the atmosphere of a social club with the functionality of a fitness studio, kids classes and play-based learning. Rain date: Sunday, October 27.
Superhero & Pumpkin Fest at City Point | Downtown Brooklyn
Sunday, October 20 | 11am-1pm | Ages 2-10 | RSVP here
City Point and Brooklyn Bridge Parents kick off the spooky season with Brooklyn’s first Superhero & Pumpkin Festive featuring Spiderman, Wonder Woman and Captain America and pumpkin decorating. Costumes encouraged! Best for ages 2 to 10. The free event will take place on Sunday, October 20 from 11 am to 1 pm at City Point on the ground floor level next to Rumi. Highlights include:
- Pumpkin decorating: take home a pumpkin (while supplies last)
- Spiderman, Wonder Woman & Captain America: Meet & Greet
- Superhero photos and dancing: snap a selfie, dance with the
Brooklyn FAM: Festival of Arts and Music 2024 | Prospect Park
Sunday, October 20 | 11am-5pm | Free ticketing here
This family- friendly event celebrates Latinx and Afro-Latinx voices and embraces Brooklyn FAM’s year-long theme of home, identity, and belonging. Expect puppet theater, musical and dance performances, dance workshops, spoken word, craft stations, a collaborative public art project, children’s author visits, and a panel discussion. Culturally aligned food from Brooklyn favorites Antojitos, Ix, and HAAM will be available for purchase (vegetarian and vegan options available). Keep up to date on programming by following Brooklyn FAM’s Instagram.
Fall Festival at Marsha P. Johnson State Park | Williamsburg
Sunday, October 20 | 12-4pm
We will be holding our annual Fall Festival on Sunday, October 20th from 12-4pm! Join us for an afternoon of food, music, puppet shows, and more! Rain date is Sunday, October 27, from 12-4pm.
Pollinator Walk at The Bee Conservancy | Governors Island
Join us on Governors Island for our monthly Pollinator Walks, from June through October! With an experienced guide, you will learn about and hunt for New York City’s pollinators and the habitats that support them. Come relax, observe, and explore nature through the lens of pollinators—and contribute to scientific research in the process! We invite you to download the iNaturalist app on your phone in advance of this event so you can participate in impactful community science action. During the walk, you will photograph pollinators and upload them to our “A Bee or Not a Bee?” iNaturalist project, collaborating with naturalists around the world to determine whether the insect buzzing by is a bee, wasp, fly, or other common bee doppelgänger.
Updated: October 18, 2024. Main Image: Superhero & Pumpkin Fest at City Point.
