Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Great Irish Fair, Hot Rods & Tattoo Show, Apple Picking
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Water Color Portraits by Albert Massimi
When: Saturday, September 26, 10am – 8pm
Where: Kings Highway Library, 2115 Ocean Avenue
What: Albert Massimi paints directly from life and from the heart in order to capture the essence of the extraordinary wonders of the natural world, particularly flowers.
How much: Free
More info: Website
The 34th Annual Great Irish Fair
When: Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, 10am to 8pm
Where: MCU Park, West 21st Street and Surf Avenue
What: The Great Irish Fair is a family friendly event celebrating New York City’s great Irish-American heritage and culture. All are invited to a day filled with traditional and contemporary Irish music from local Irish band, food & pubs, Irish dancing, Irish goods, Children’s rides, activities and attractions. A mass will take place at 10am, followed by a 5k Run/Walk at 11am.
How much: Adults $30, Families $30, Kids under 12 are free
More info: Website
Coney Island Hot Rod & Tattoo Show 2015
When: Saturday, September 26, noon – 1am
Where: Coney Island Museum, West 12th Street between Surf Avenue & Boardwalk
What: More than 100 unique hot rods will be displayed in a parade along West 12th Street, followed tattooing from various artist at the Coney Island Museum.
How much: Free admission. Pricing set by artists.
More info: Website
Friends Book Sale & Flea Market
When: Saturday, September 26, 10am – 4pm
Where: Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14th Street
What: Start your spring cleaning early and donate all of your unwanted items to the Friends of Sheepshead Bay Library group! They are accepting useable household items, clothing, books, toys, jewelry, toys, decorative arts & crafts, and more. All profits go towards the Sheepshead Bay Library. The book sale includes a large selection of fiction and non-fiction books, books for children, books for young adults, DVDs, CDs and other media, ranging in price from $1 to $3.
How much: $1 – $3
More info: Website
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, September 27, 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
Sukkot Apple Picking With The J
When: Sunday, September 27, 9:30am – 4pm
Where: Marks Jewish Community House of Bensonhurst, 7802 Bay Parkway
What: All are invited to an family day of apple, picking, games, learning, and more at Wightman Farms, NJ in celebration of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. Buses will leave from Marks JCH.
How much: $36 per family
More info: Website.
