Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn This Weekend: Primaries, 9/11 Memorials & Greenmarkets
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Primary Day
When: Thursday, September 10, 6am – 9pm
Where: Find your poll site
What: Come out and vote in New York City’s primary elections. Find everything you need to know right here.
How much: Free
More info: Website
Community Board 11 Monthly Meeting
When: Thursday, September 10, 7:30pm
Where: Bensonhurst Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, 1740 84th Street
What: There will be time to hear residents’ concerns and discuss various committee reports, and elected officials will be in attendance.
How much: Free
More info: Website
September 11 Memorial At Marine Park
When: Friday, September 11, 6pm
Where: Marine Park, 3000 Fillmore Avenue, by the flagpole
What: Senator Martin J. Golden will host his annual September 11 Memorials to commemorate the 14th anniversary of the tragedy. The ceremonies will include a patriotic program that will include 21-gun salute and a candle lighting vigil.
How much: Free
September 11 Memorial On Shore Road
When: Friday, September 11, 7:30pm
Where: American Veterans Memorial Pier, Shore Road and Bay Ridge Avenue
What: Senator Martin J. Golden will host his annual September 11 Memorials to commemorate the 14th anniversary of the tragedy. The ceremonies will include a patriotic program that will include 21-gun salute and a candle lighting vigil.
How much: Free
September 11 Memorial At Bedford Park
When: Friday, September 11, 6:30pm
Where: Bill Brown Park, Bedford Avenue and Avenue X
What: Neighbors will once again commemorate the 14th anniversary of 9/11 and honor those who were lost with a candle lighting vigil.
How much: Free
Friends Book Sale & Flea Market
When: Saturday, September 12, 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
Carnival by the Sea with WIADCA
When: Friday, September 4, 7-11pm
Where: Steeplechase Plaza, near the Parachute Jump
What: Music, a quick Zumba class, and a Caribbean Carnival Headpiece-Making Workshop, and more. Fun for the whole family!
How much: Free
More info: Website
Bensonhurst Greenmarket
When: Sunday, September 13, 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
Magic at Coney Island
When: Sunday, September 13, 12pm
Where: Sideshows by the Seashore, 1208 Surf Avenue
What: Check out this magic show featuring illusionists, escape artists, mentalists and close-up magicians.
How much: $12 for adults, $8 for children
More info: Buy tickets here.
