5 Things To Do In Park Slope This Weekend

It’s getting colder out, which means fewer outdoor events — so make sure you get one last ride on the carousel before you head inside for fun this weekend!

Last Chance To Ride The Carousel
When: Saturday, November 9-Monday, November 11, 12-5pm
Where: Prospect Park Carousel
What: This is the last weekend (and Monday the last day, because of the Veterans Day holiday) to take a ride on the historic carousel before it shuts down for the winter, only to reopen in April.
How much: $2 per ride, $9 for a book of 5 tickets

Dikki’s Wacky Magic Show
When: Saturday, November 9, 1pm
Where: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: Through audience participation, surprises and fun, Dikki makes the impossible become believable. There’s lots of magic, music, and mayhem, and fun for all ages.
How much: Free!

Colum McCann Reading
When: Saturday, November 9, 4pm
Where: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: Best-selling author Colum McCann presents his latest novel TransAtlantic, about three separate American trips over the Atlantic Ocean that capture events of historic significance and offer private moments that reveal what connects us all.
How much: Free!

Hip Tot Fest: Rolie Polie Guacamole
When: Sunday, November 10, 11am
Where: Shapeshifter Lab, 18 Whitwell Place
What: Brooklyn favorites Rolie Polie Guacamole will be singing to kids about eating healthy and staying active, storyteller Melanie Hope Greenberg will be reading her book Supermarket, and KidVentures NYC will be on hand to do crafts.
How much: $10 in advance, $15 at the door, non-walkers are free

Sunday Bingo Show With Luscious LOLA
When: Sunday, November 10, 7:30pm
Where: Ginger’s Bar, 363 5th Avenue
What: There’s no cover and it’s free to play, so grab a blotter and a drink — $5 shot and a beer special — and try for some prizes.
How much: Free! 21+