Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Fall Festival, Thrift Sale, Cops & Youths Basketball Game
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Cops & Youths Basketball Game
When: Thursday, October 15, 6pm
Where: Kingsborough Community College, 2001 Oriental Boulevard
What: Assemblywoman Roxanne Persaud is bringing the precincts and community together for one night to play ball. Officers NYPD’s 61rst Precinct will play against the teens to raise attention for breast cancer.
How much: Free
Madison-Marine-Homecrest Civic Association Meeting
When: Thursday, October 15, starting at 7:30pm
Where: Carmine Carro Community Center, Fillmore Avenue, between Madison Place & Marine Pkwy.
What: The meeting will feature a panel discussion titled, “Citizens: try creating a level playing field…before the field is purchased.” The panelists are Adam Forman, senior researcher, Center for Urban Future; Norman Siegel, attorney and former director of the New York Civil Liberties Union; Councilman Jumaane Williams; and it will be lead by Nick Powell, opinion editor at City & State.
How much: Free
Positive Aging: Crochet Class
When: Friday, October 16, 10am – 11:45am
Where: Kings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Avenue
What: Join the crochet and knitting circle at the library and have fun!
How much: Free
More info: Website
Fall Festival & Movie Night In Kaiser Park
When: Saturday, October 17, at 3pm
Where: Kaiser Park, Neptune Avenue and Bay View Avenue
What: The festival will include a costume contest, a hay maze, pumpkin painting, apple and pumpkin pies with cider, face painting, games, prizes, trivia, and more. It will be followed by a screening of The Addams Family at 6:45pm. Free popcorn will be served.
How much: Free
More info: Website
Autumn Thrift Sale At New Utrecht Reformed Church
When: Saturday, October 17, 10am – 3pm
Where: New Utrecht Reformed Church, 1827 84th Street
What: There are bargains to be had at this thrift sale including frames, housewares, clothing, linens, shoes, books, toys, handbags, jewelry, pictures, housewares, and Christmas items will be sold in the Parish House. Refreshments and a light lunch are available to purchase.
How much: Free
More info: (718) 232-9500
Luna Park’s Halloween Harvest
When: Saturday, September 26 – November 1, all day
Where: Luna Park, 1000 Surf Avenue
What: The amusement park’s annual fall festival will feature story telling, a pumpkin patch, balloon art, crafts, s’mores, doggie parades, karaoke, and more.
How much: Free
More info: Website
Bensonhurst Greenmarket
When: Sunday, October 18, 9am-4pm
Where: Milestone Park, 18th Avenue, between 81st and 82nd Street.
What: The award-winning farmers’ market is back! Lookout for free cooking demonstrations and delicious, organic, farm-fresh produce all day. The market will be open in the 18th Avenue park every Sunday until November 22.
How much: Free