Weekend Events Recap: What’s Happening Around South Slope
Still looking for something to do this weekend?
Capturing Green-Wood: Inspiration and Tips From a Pro
When: Saturday, September 7, 1pm
Where: 25th Street and 5th Avenue
What: Grab your camera and join award winning photographer Colin Winterbottom (shown above) and historian Jeff Richman for a look at some of the locations featured in Green-Wood’s upcoming book, Green-Wood at 175: Looking Back/Looking Forward. The tour, where you’ll also be given the opportunity to take your own photos, includes a look inside several mausoleums.
How much: $25 for non-members and $20 for members.
Brooklyn Bike Jumble
When: Saturday, September 7, 10am to 4pm
Where: 5th Avenue ,between 3rd and 4th Street
What: If you’re looking for a new-to-you bike, be sure to check out the 5th Annual Brooklyn Bike Jumble outside of J.J. Byrne Playground. There will be over 100 vendors selling hundreds of used bikes, plus new and used bike accessories.
How much: Free to look around
History In Your Hands: Playing With Food
When: Sunday, September 8, 2pm and 3pm
Where: Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park
What: Bring the kids to Prospect Park’s Lefferts House this weekend for some hands on history. Kids can help churn butter, grind corn, peel apples, learn how to make corn husk dolls and participate in other fun crafts. The program runs Saturdays and Sundays through September 29.
How much: $3 suggested donation.
