South Slope Weekend Events Spotlight: October 2-5

Looking for something to do this weekend? With everything from farmyard races and vinyl to food trucks and raptors, you won’t have to go far for fun. Here are some of our favorite events from around the neighborhood through Sunday:

Park After Dark
When: Thursday, October 2, 6-8pm
Where: Audubon Center, Prospect Park
What: Bring the kids out on Thursday night to explore Prospect Park after dark. Families will “learn how to identify nocturnal animals and explore the science of dusk through fun activities.” Plus, there’s hot coco and s’mores included at the end of the night. Space is limited, and reservations are required. Email eschwartz@prospectpark.org or call 718-287-3400, extension 303 to secure your spot.
How much: $10 per person/$30 for a family of four.

Cut Loose At The Monro
When: Thursday, October 2, 8pm-12am
Where: The Monro Pub, 481 5th Avenue
What: Come celebrate the weekend with good friends, great tunes, and drink specials, as DJ Jonny Quest brings some goodies from his vinyl collection to The Monro Pub on Thursday night.
How Much: Free.

Shape Up NYC: Cardio Toning
When: Friday, October 3, 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.

Coffee Bark
When: Saturday, October 4, 7am-9am
Where: Meadow beside the Picnic House in Prospect Park (Enter at PPW and 3rd Street)
What: It’s the first Saturday of the month, which can only mean one thing…Coffee Bark with FIDO. There will be treats for dogs (and their owners), as well as information on off-leash activities.
How much: Free.

Book Donation Drop-Off
When: Saturday, October 4, 10am-4pm
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue at 9th Street
What: The Friends of Park Slope Library will be accepting donations for its fall fundraising sale at the library (coming up on October 25). Bring gently used books of all genres, plus they’ll accept CDs and DVDs.

Race Around The Farmyard
When: Saturdays in October, 2-4pm
Where: Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park
What: Nothing says fall like fun at Lefferts Historic House! Families are invited to get moving this month with potato sack races, spoon races, stilts, and other old fashioned games that are sure to bring a smile to the faces of participants both young and old.
How much: $3 suggested donation.

Morning Bird Walk
When: Sunday, October 5, 8am
Where: Audubon Center, Prospect Park
What: Spend a beautiful morning with our park’s fine feathered friends. The walk, led by the Brooklyn Bird Club, will be on the lookout for hawks in this month’s tour.
How much: Free.

Food Truck Rally
When: Sunday, October 5, 11am-5pm
Where: Grand Army Plaza
What: Have the munchies? Stop by Prospect Park on Sunday, because there are only a few weeks left of this season’s food truck rally!

Raptor Fest
When: Sunday, October 5, 12-3pm
Where: Peninsula, Prospect Park
What: The Prospect Park Alliance and Urban Park Rangers present the free annual Raptor Fest on the Peninsula. Learn all about the majestic birds that are raptors. Hawks, falcons, owls, and other birds of prey will be on hand for flight demonstrations and more!
How much: Free.

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