South Slope Weekend Events Spotlight: November 6-9

Looking for something to do this weekend? With everything from anniversary parties to a nature playtime, you won’t have to go far for fun. Here are some of our favorite events from around the neighborhood through Sunday:

South Anniversary Party
When: Thursday, November 6, 2pm-4am
Where: South, 629 5th Avenue, between 16th and 17th Streets
What: Our neighbors at South are inviting the community to stop by on Thursday and raise a glass to five years on 5th Avenue. All tips and sales will go straight to the staff as a thank you for their hard work, and as an added bonus, there’s pizza and birthday cake in the cards for everyone who comes in to say hello. Congratulations, Paul and Dee!
How much: No cover.

Shape Up NYC: Cardio Toning
When: Friday, November 7, 12pm
Where: Audubon Center, Prospect Park
What: Shape up your core with a free cardio class in Prospect Park that will combine strength, balance, and toning exercises. No reservation is required, but it is recommended that you bring a workout mat.
How much: Free.

Family Bird Walking Tour
When: Saturday, November 8, 10am
Where: Audubon Center, Prospect Park
What: Spend a beautiful morning with our park’s fine feathered friends. The walk, geared toward children ages 8 and up, will teach attendees how to use binoculars and identify some of the 250 species of birds that call Prospect Park home.
How much: Free.

History In Your Hands: Paper Quilting
When: Saturdays and Sundays in November, 2-4pm
Where: Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park
What: Spend a cozy afternoon at Lefferts Historic House this month making your own paper quilt collage to add to their community patchwork quilt.
How much: $3 suggested donation.

Free Booze At The Monro
When: Saturday, November 8, 8pm
Where: The Monro Pub, 481 5th Avenue
What: We’ve got some chilly weather in the forecast for Saturday, so come warm up with a little Jim Beam Kentucky Fire at The Monro Pub. Free samples of the Kentucky bourbon “with a blast of fiery cinnamon” will be available starting at 8pm.
How much: No cover.

Nature Playtime
When: Sunday, November 9, 12-3pm
Where: Zucker Natural Exploration Area
What: Explore the gorgeous natural areas of Prospect Park with the kids this weekend during Nature Playtime. This weekend, guides will lead seasonal Pop-Up Audubon activities at the amazing Zucker Natural Exploration Area.
How much: Free.