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# Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Nathan’s Hot Dog Championship, Fourth Of July Fireworks, Cyclones
- URL: https://bklyner.com/things-southern-brooklyn-nathans-hot-dog-championship-fourth-july-fireworks-cyclones-bensonhurst/
- Published: 2016-06-27T16:59:06.000Z
- Updated: 2016-06-27T16:59:06.000Z
- Author: Alex Ellefson
- Tags: Bensonhurst, Events, Kids & Family, Nonsponsored, Western Brooklyn, Cyclones, event, event roundup, fireworks, hot dog eating contest, roundups, things to do in southern brooklyn, #wp

![Fireworks in Coney Island](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/800px-Coney_Island_NY.jpg)

Fireworks in Coney Island. (Photo: [Pisanofrank](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Coney%5FIsland,%5FNY.jpg?ref=bklyner.com) / Wikimedia Commons)

Lots to do in southern Brooklyn this week. Don’t miss the Cyclones game this Saturday, when one of our editors will throw out the first pitch! There’s also trivia night, a pop up aquarium in Kaiser Park, a community board meeting and lots more!

Send us your own event listing by posting it for free on[ our new event calendar](http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/calendar/?ref=bklyner.com), or using our classifieds site, [EverythingBK](http://www.everythingbk.com/?ref=bklyner.com).

[**Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Tri-City Valley Cats**](http://coneyislandfunguide.com/Events/Cyclones-vs-Tri-City%5F6%5F21%5F2016-4715.htm?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Tuesday, June 21, 7pm  
**Where:** MCU Park, 904 Surf Avenue, near West 17th Street  
**What:** The first 2000 fans will receive a Cyclones Bucket Hat when the home team faces off against the Valley Cats!  
**How much:** $10 – $17  
**More info:** Buy tickets [here](http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=CYC%5FPLAGENCY&pid=8156661&ref=bklyner.com).

**[Quilting: Learn and Share Ideas](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/quilting-gerritsen-beach-library-062816?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**When:** Tuesday, June 28, 2 – 7:30pm  
**Where:** Gerritsen Beach Library, 2808 Gerritsen Avenue  
**What:** Come share tips and advice with other quilters at this event hosted by the Brooklyn Quilter’s Guild. Be sure to bring your own materials.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-368-1435

**[Poetry & Percussion](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/poetry-percussion-coney-island-library-062816?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**When:** Tuesday, June 28, 4 – 5pm  
**Where:** Coney Island Library, 1901 Mermaid Avenue (Near West 19th Street)  
**What:** Play the drums and rap to your own beat at this poetry jam session for teens.  
**How Much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-265-3220

[**Community Board 15 Meeting**](http://www.nyc.gov/html/bkncb15/downloads/pdf/agendas/2016/agenda%5F6-28-16%5Fboard%5Fmeeting.pdf?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Tuesday, June 28, 7pm  
**Where:** Kingsborough Community College, Room U112, 2001 Oriental Boulevard  
**What:** Bring up issues related to your neighborhood and hear from community leaders. The board will also review an application to reduce the number of required parking spaces at a proposed health care facility on East 17th Street.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-332-3008

[**Coney Island Trivia!**](http://www.steeplechasebeergarden.com/events.html?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Tuesday, June 28, 7:30pm  
**Where:** Steeplechase Beer Garden, 1904 Surf Avenue, near West 17th Street  
**What:** Drink while you think. Enjoy a fun trivia night and learn about Coney Island! Hosted by Alex and Jon from New York Local Tours.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** Contact Steeplechase Beer Garden at 718-449-3200.

[**Video Production in the Field**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/video-production-field-coney-island-library-062916?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Wednesday, June 29, 3 – 7pm  
**Where:** Coney Island Library, 1901 Mermaid Avenue (Near West 19th Street)  
**What:** Sign up for this three-week class to learn the skills to produce high-quality, professional videos. You’ll gain hands-on experience using a professional-grade digital video camera, sound equipment, tripods, and portable lighting equipment.  
**How much:** $50  
**More info:** Register [here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-b-2016-coney-island-video-production-in-the-field-tickets-22743124297?ref=bklyner.com).

[**Pop Up Aquarium!**](https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/leon-s-kaiser-park/events/2016/06/29/pop-up-aquarium?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Wednesday, June 29, 3:30 – 4:30pm  
**Where:** Kaiser Park, near Neptune Avenue and West 29th Street  
**What:** Join NYC Parks and the NY Aquarium for a Pop Up Aquarium experience. Fun for all ages!  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-965-8928

[**Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Connecticut Tigers**](http://coneyislandfunguide.com/Events/Brooklyn-Cyclones-vs-Connecticut-Tigers%5F7%5F1%5F2016-4719.htm?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Friday, July 1, 7pm  
**Where:** MCU Park, 904 Surf Avenue, near West 17th Street  
**What:** The first 2000 fans will receive a Cyclones jersey apron when the home team faces off against the Connecticut Tigers. It’s also reek Culture night as well as American Gadiatiors night and there will be fireworks after the game.  
**How much:** $10 – $17  
**More info:** Buy tickets [here](http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=CYC%5FPLAGENCY&pid=8156665&ref=bklyner.com).

**[Karaoke on the Boardwalk](http://coneyislandfunguide.com/Events/Karaoke-on-the-Boardwalk%5F7%5F1%5F2016-4759.htm?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**When:** Friday, July 1, 7 – 11pm  
**Where:** Deno’s Wonder Wheel, 3059 Denos Vourderis Place  
**What:** Sing karaoke in front of the Wonder Wheel!  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** [Website](http://www.wonderwheel.com/?ref=bklyner.com).

[**Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Connecticut Tigers**](http://coneyislandfunguide.com/Events/Brooklyn-Cyclones-vs-Connecticut-Tigers%5F7%5F2%5F2016-4720.htm?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Saturday, July 2, 6pm  
**Where:** MCU Park, 904 Surf Avenue, near West 17th Street  
**What:** One of our editors will be throwing out the first pitch when the home team faces off against the Valley Cats! It’s also Seinfeld night and there will be a special appearance by John O’Hurely, who played J. Peterman on the show. After the game, there will be fireworks.  
**How much:** $10 – $17  
**More info:** Buy tickets [here](http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=CYC%5FPLAGENCY&pid=8156666&ref=bklyner.com).

[**Nathan’s Annual Hot Dog Eating Championship**](http://www.nathansfamous.com/hot-dog-eating-contest?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Monday, July 4, 10am  
**Where:** Nathan’s Famous, 1310 Surf Avenue (at Stillwell Avenue)  
**What:** Join thousands at the Nathan’s Famous flagship restaurant in Coney Island for the annual Fourth of July hot dog eating championship, where last year’s winner Matt Stonie will try to hold is title against other glutonous competitors — including world record holder Joey Chestnut.  
**How much:** Free

[**Coney Island Fireworks**](http://coneyislandfunguide.com/Events/2016-Coney-Island-Fourth-of-July-Fireworks%5F7%5F4%5F2016-4758.htm?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Monday, July 4, 9:30pm  
**Where:** Steeplechase Pier, 37 Boardwalk West  
**What:** You don’t need to head to the East River to enjoy an awesome fireworks show this Fourth of July! Coney Island has it’s own explosive light display. Head down to the beach and boardwalk and check it out!  
**How much:** Free