Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn This Week: Free Flu Shots, Halloween Harvest & More
Autumn has begun. And that means Halloween and Fall fun. Check out Luna Park’s Halloween Harvest, happening all month, or grab some free flu shots. There are also plenty of workshops and classes around the neighborhood covering almost any topic of interest.
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Luna Park’s Halloween Harvest
When: Saturday, September 26 – November 1, all day
Where: Luna Park, 1000 Surf Avenue
What: The amusement park’s annual fall festival will feature story telling, a pumpkin patch, balloon art, crafts, s’mores, doggie parades, karaoke, and more.
How much: Free
More info: Website
Movies at the Library: American Sniper
When: Tuesday, September 29, 2:30 – 4:30pm
Where: Kings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Avenue (Near Avenue W)
What: Free screening of the movie about Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle’s experience in Iraq.
How much: Free
More info: 718-368-1709
Financial Awareness Workshop
When: Tuesday, September 29, 5 – 7pm
Where: New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street (Near Bay 17th Street)
What: Learn the principles of investing and how to manage your money and this free financial workshop.
How much: Free
More info: 718-236-4086
Nutrition and Emotional Wellness Club
When: Tuesday, September 29, 6 – 7pm
Where: Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14th Street (Near Avenue Z)
What: Holistic health counselor Leona Sokolova will be giving a workshop about how to achieve a strong body and mind through physical activity, a balanced diet, and having a positive attitude.
How much: Free
More info: 718-368-1815
Senior Fitness: Yoga at Marine Park
When: Wednesday, September 30, 9 – 10am
Where: Salt Marsh Nature Center, East 33rd Street and Avenue U
What: Seniors 60 and over are invited to a yoga session to promote health and wellness.
How much: Free
More info: 718-760-6999
Flu Shots at Councilman Alan Maisel’s Office
When: Wednesday, September 30, 10am – 1:30pm
Where: Councilman Alan Maisel’s district office, 2424 Ralph Avenue (Near Avenue N)
What: City Councilman Alan Maisel, in conjunction with Mount Sinai Beth Israel Brooklyn, will be providing free flu shots. You must schedule an appointment.
How much: Free
More info: Schedule an appointment by calling the district office at 718-241-9330.
Falun Dafa Exercise
When: Wednesday, September 30, 11am – 12pm
Where: New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street (Near Bay 17th Street)
What: Are you looking to relieve stress and find peace of mind? Participate in this meditation exercise.
How much: Free
More info: 718-236-4086
Movie at the Library: Her
When: Wednesday, September 30, 1:30 – 3:30pm
Where: Brighton Beach Library, 16 Brighton First Road (Near Brighton Beach Avenue)
What: Join the library staff for a free screening of this movie about a man who develops a relationship with an intelligent computer operating system. The movie stars Joaquin Phoenix.
How much: Free
More info: 718-946-2917
Meet Young Adult Author LeVaughn Erskine
When: Wednesday, September 30, 5 – 6pm
Where: Kings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Avenue (Near Avenue W)
What: Young adult fantasy author, LeVaughn Erskine, will be discussing his experience in independent publishing.
How much: Free
More info: 718-368-1709
Digital Camera Basics
When: Wednesday, September 30, 5:45 – 7:45pm
Where: Coney Island Library, 1901 Mermaid Avenue (Near West 19th Street)
What: Learn how to shoot like a pro at this workshop put on by BRIC.
How much: Free
More info: Sign up here.
Our Streets, Our Stories: Community Scanning Event
When: Wednesday, September 30, 6 – 8pm
Where: Kings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Avenue (Near Avenue W)
What: Library staff are encouraging people to bring items from their homes, such as photographs, fliers and documents, so that they can be scanned and added to a digital archive to preserve Brooklyn’s rich history and culture heritage.
How much: Free
More info: 718-368-1709
Insurance Review Workshop
When: Wednesday, September 30, 6 – 8pm
Where: Councilman Deutsch’s district office, 2401 Avenue U (Near East 24th Street)
What: Get answers about your home of flood insurance at this workshop put on by City Councilman Chaim Deutsch and the Neighborhood Housing Services of East Flatbush.
How much: Free
More info: To register, email elizabeth_malone@nhsnyc.org.
