> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://bklyner.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Pet Costume Contest, Trivia Night, Canoeing - URL: https://bklyner.com/things-to-do-in-southern-brooklyn-pet-costume-contest-trivia-night-canoeing-sheepshead-bay/ - Published: 2016-06-06T20:46:13.000Z - Updated: 2016-06-06T20:48:02.000Z - Author: Alex Ellefson - Tags: Events, Nonsponsored, Sheepshead Bay, Southern Brooklyn, southern brooklyn, things to do, #wp ![Betty the Rat was one of the winners of last year's Pet Costume Contest at Deno's Wonder Wheel. (Photo: Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park / Facebook)](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/pet-costume-1.jpg) Betty the Rat was one of the winners of last year’s Pet Costume Contest at Deno’s Wonder Wheel. (Photo: [Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park](https://www.facebook.com/DenosWonderWheelAmusementPark/photos/a.146180595442999.29999.146153275445731/1099515753442807/?type=3&theater) / Facebook) Lots to do in southern Brooklyn this week! Check out the costumed critters at Deno’s Wonder Wheel this weekend. There’s also a Coney Island trivia night, a canoe trip at Marine Park, a sea lion show and documentary screening at the aquarium and much more! Send us your own event listing by posting it for free on[ our new event calendar](/calendar/), or using our classifieds site, [EverythingBK](http://www.everythingbk.com/?ref=bklyner.com). **[Poetry & Percussion](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/poetry-percussion-coney-island-library-060716?ref=bklyner.com)** **When:** Tuesday, June 7, 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 [**Coney Island Trivia!**](http://www.steeplechasebeergarden.com/events.html?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Tuesday, June 7, 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. [**Digital Camera Basics**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/digital-camera-basics-coney-island-library-060816?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Wednesday, June 8, 5:45 – 7:45pm **Where:** Coney Island Library, 1901 Mermaid Avenue (Near West 19th Street) **What:** Learn all the tricks used to make beautiful photographs at this class sponsored by BRIC. **How much:** Free **More info:** Register [here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-2016-coney-island-library-free-bric-media-classes-tickets-24115248357?ref=bklyner.com). [**World Oceans Day**](http://nyaquarium.com/wod?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Wednesday, June 8, 6:30 – 9:30pm **Where:** New York Aquarium, 602 Surf Avenue, near West 8th Street **What:** Head to the New York Aquarium for special evening with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a sea lion show, and a screening of the documentary, Saving Jamaica Bay. **How much:** $20 **More info:** Purchase tickets [here](https://secure3.convio.net/wcs/site/Ticketing?view=Tickets&id=102401&%5Fga=1.30659007.1435212995.1465243440&%5F%5Futma=40249405.1435212995.1465243440.1465243440.1465243440.1&%5F%5Futmb=40249405.4.8.1465243450457&%5F%5Futmc=40249405&%5F%5Futmx=-&%5F%5Futmz=40249405.1465243440.1.1.utmgclid=CJn725WZlM0CFZQbgQodnn0D6Q|utmccn=%28not%20set%29|utmcmd=%28not%20set%29|utmctr=%28not%20provided%29&%5F%5Futmv=-&%5F%5Futmk=46039841&ref=bklyner.com). **61st Precinct Community Council Meeting** **When:** Wednesday, June 8, 7:30pm **Where:** YDE School, 2533 Coney Island Avenue (Near Gravesend Neck Road) **What:** Meet with the precinct’s top officers and share concerns about crime and safety in the neighborhood. **How much:** Free [**Fundraiser to Save Warbasse Nursery School**](/beloved-local-nursery-hosting-fundraiser-next-week-to-stay-in-business/) **When:** Thursday, June 9, 7 – 10pm **Where:** Wheeler’s Restaraunt, 1705 Sheepshead Bay Road, near Voorhies Avenue **What:** Warbasse Nursery School plans to move to a new location, but they need your help to raise money for the move. There will be a raffle for a new laptop and drinks are $1 off. **How much:** $10 suggested donation. [**It’s My Park at Marine Park**](https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/marine-park/events/2016/06/11/its-my-park-at-marine-park?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Saturday, June 11, 10am – 2pm **Where:** Marine Parks’ Carmine Carro Community Center, at Fillmore Avenue and Madison Place **What:** Volunteer with the Marine Park Alliance to paint the benches, fences, and playground equipment at Playground 278 in Marine Park. **How much:** Free **More info:** Email [hannah.bossio@parks.nyc.gov](mailto:hannah.bossio@parks.nyc.gov). [**Pet Day at Deno’s Wonder Wheel**](http://coneyislandfunguide.com/Events/6th-Annual-Pet-Day-at-Denos-Wonder-Wheel-Park%5F6%5F11%5F2016-4642.htm?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Saturday, June 11, 12 – 7pm **Where:** Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park, 1025 Boardwalk **What:** Deno’s Wonder Wheel is hosting their 6th Annual Pet Costume Contest on the boardwalk. You must pre-register to participate in the contest by Tuesday, June 7\. If there are still spots available, last-minute regitration will take place on the boardwalk from 11 – 11:30am. Pets also ride the Wonder Wheel for free during the event. **How much:** Free **More info:** To register for the competition, [fill out this form](http://www.wonderwheel.com/pdf/PetdayRegform2016.pdf?ref=bklyner.com) and email the answers to [jen@thirstygirlproductions.com](mailto:jen@thirstygirlproductions.com). [**Intermediate Canoeing**](https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/marine-park/events/2016/06/12/intermediate-canoeing?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Sunday, June 12, 12 – 2pm **Where:** Marine Park, Burnett Street and Avenue U **What:** Spend a summer afternoon on the water when Park Rangers lead a canoe trip throught Marine Park Salt Marsh. **How much:** Free **More info:** 718-421-2021 [**New York Wrestling Connection**](http://www.nyprowrestling.com/?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Sunday, June 12, 5pm **Where:** Saint Finbar Scanlan Parish Center, 1839 Bath Avenue, near Bay 20th Street **What:** Watch some exciting wrestling action when competitors get in the ring. Bell rings at 6pm. **How much:** $20 **More info:** Tickets are available at Rectory Office at 138 Bay 20th Street