South Slope Weekend Events Recap

Still in the Slope and looking for something to do this weekend? From classic blues and soul tunes to festive fun on 5th Avenue, you won’t have to go far to enjoy a great event.

Blues With Jeff Young And The Fred Thomas Trio
When: Friday, November 28, 11pm
Where: Freddy’s, 627 5th Avenue
What: James Brown’s principal bassist takes center stage in his trio, playing some of those James Brown hits, but also some blues and soul classics. Kick things off at 11pm, though, with musician Jeff Young.
How much: Free!

Small Business Saturday
When: Saturday, November 29
Where: 5th Avenue, form Dean to 18th Street
What: Ready to show some love to our neighborhood businesses? Small Business Saturday is here, and stores up and down 5th Avenue have impressive deals for those ready to kick off their holiday shopping at the local level.

History In Your Hands: Paper Quilting
When: Saturdays and Sundays in November, 1-3pm
Where: Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park
What: It’s the last weekend for paper quilting at Lefferts House. Spend a cozy afternoon with the kids making your own paper quilt collage to add to their community patchwork quilt.
How much: $3 suggested donation.

Fifth Avenue Holiday Tree Lighting
When: Saturday, November 29, 6:30pm
Where: 5th Avenue and 3rd Street
What: Things are getting festive on Fifth this weekend. The annual tree lighting ceremony is scheduled for Saturday evening, and families have lots to look forward to this year, including free hot chocolate, marshmallows, cookies, brownies, and popcorn (good luck getting the kids to sleep after all of that). Amy Miles, Opera on Tap, and Puppetry Arts are scheduled to perform, NY Kids Club will have an ornament making table set up, and Santa Claus and Frosty will stop by to say hello.
How much: Free

Winter On Flatbush Farm
When: Sunday, November 30, 12-4pm
Where: Lefferts Historic House in Prospect Park
What: Enjoy a 19th winter at Lefferts House this weekend. Kids can learn how to make a candle, watch a master spinster spin wool thread, and enjoy Dutch treats made at an outdoor hearth from a Lefferts family recipe. Be sure to be around at 3pm, when we hear jolly old St. Nicholas will stop by!
How much: $3 suggested donation

Photo via 5th Avenue BID