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# Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Meteor Shower, Polar Bear Plunge, New Year’s In Coney Island
- URL: https://bklyner.com/things-to-do-in-southern-brooklyn-this-week-meteor-shower-polar-bear-plunge-new-years-in-coney-island-sheepshead-bay/
- Published: 2015-12-28T20:21:36.000Z
- Updated: 2015-12-28T20:21:36.000Z
- Author: Alex Ellefson
- Tags: Events, Nonsponsored, Sheepshead Bay, Southern Brooklyn, abe stark rink, brighton beach library, coney island library, kings highway library, New Utrecht Library, New Year's Eve, polar bear club, polar bear plunge, Sheepshead Bay Library, #wp

![The 2015 Polar Bear Plunge.](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/polar-bear.jpg)

The 2015 Polar Bear Plunge. (Photo by Albin Lohr-Jones)

Lots to do in southern Brooklyn this week. Ring in the New Year by watching the ball drop on the Parachute Jump in Coney Island. Then take a brisk dip with the Polar Bear’s the next day and finish the weekend by watching nature’s most spectacular fireworks display, the Quadrantids meteor shower, with the park rangers in Marine Park. There are also poetry jams, free ice skating, and exercise opportunities.

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).

[**Friends Book Sale!**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/friends-book-sale-spend-y-sheepshead-bay-library-122815?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Daily, 1 – 6pm  
**Where:** Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14th Street (Near Avenue Z)  
**What:** Support your local library by purchasing a book. There is a large selection of books from all genres. Proceeds go to support the Sheepshead Bay Library.  
**How much:** Prices are $1 – $3.  
**More info:** 718-368-1815

[**Free Ice Skating At Abe Stark**](/next-week-free-ice-skating-hot-cocoa-at-abe-stark/)  
**When:** Tuesday, December 29, and Wednesday, December 30, 9:30 – 11:30am  
**Where:** Abe Stark Skating Rink, 1902 West 19th Street  
**What:** Come out for two hours of ice skating and enjoy some cookies and hot cocoa.  
**How much:** Free

[**Chess Club**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/chess-club-todd-seidman-kings-highway-library-122915?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Tuesday, December 29, 3 – 5pm  
**Where:** Kings Highway Library, 2115 Ocean Avenue (Near Kings Highway)  
**What:** Sharpen your chess skills with other players. Open to all skill levels.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-375-3037

**[Poetry & Percussion](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/poetry-percussion-coney-island-library-122915%22?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**When:** Tuesday, December 29, 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

[**Learn About Health Insurance Plans**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/affordable-care-act-aca-p-kings-highway-library-123015?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Wednesday, December 30, 10am – 6pm  
**Where:** Kings Highway Library, 2115 Ocean Avenue (Near Kings Highway)  
**What:** Learn about qualified health insurance plans from trained and certified navigator.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-375-3037

[**Falun Dafa Exercise**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/falun-dafa-exercise-new-utrecht-library-123015?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Wednesday, December 30, 11am – 12pm  
**Where:** New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street (Near Bay 17th Street)  
**What:** Are you looking to relieve stress and find peace of mind? Participate in this meditation exercise.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-236-4086

**[Guitar Workshop](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/guitar-workshop-brighton-beach-library-123015?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**When:** Wednesday, December 30, 4 – 5pm  
**Where:** Brighton Beach Library, 16 Brighton First Road  
**What:** All ages are welcome at this free guitar lesson.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-946-2917

[**Nutrition and Emotional Wellness Club**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/nutrition-and-emotional-w-sheepshead-bay-library-123015?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Wednesday, December 30, 6 – 7pm  
**Where:** Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14th Street (Near Avenue Z)  
**What:** Holistic health counselor Leona Sokolova will be giving a workshop about how to achieve a strong body and mind through physical activity, a balanced diet, and having a positive attitude.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-368-1815

[**New Year’s Eve In Coney Island**](/thunderbolt-carousell-skating-rink-more-open-for-coney-island-new-years-eve-bash/)  
**When:** Thursday, December 31, 9pm  
**Where:** Coney Island Boardwalk, Surf Avenue and Stillwell Avenue  
**What:** Coney Island is throwing a New Year’s Eve bash to rival the festivities in Times Square. Check out the fireworks and countdown to the digital ball drop on the Parachute Jump. There will also be live music, food and free admission to some of the rides.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** Check out this [article](/thunderbolt-carousell-skating-rink-more-open-for-coney-island-new-years-eve-bash/).

**[Polar Bear Plunge](http://www.polarbearclub.org/?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**When:** Friday, January 1, 1pm  
**Where:** Coney Island Beach and Boardway, near Stillwell Avenue  
**What:** Get a fresh start to 2016 by joining the Polar Bear Club in their annual New Year’s Day plunge into the frigid Atlantic waters. Proceeds benefit [Camp Sunshine](https://www.campsunshine.org/?ref=bklyner.com).  
**How much:** $20 suggested donation  
**More info:** Contact the Polar Bear Club at [buell@rcn.com](mailto:buell@rcn.com) or call 917-533-3568

[**Watch the Quadrantids Meteor Shower**](http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/marine-park/events/2016/01/03/astronomy-quadrantids-meteor-shower1?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Sunday, January 3, 7pm – 8:30pm  
**Where:** Marine Park Salt Marsh Nature Center, Near East 33rd Street and Avenue U  
**What:** Herald in the New Year with the sky’s natural fireworks. Park rangers will be on hand Sunday evening to help sky gazers located the Quadrantids meteor shower.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-421-2021