> ## 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. # Weekend Events Recap: What’s Happening Around South Slope - URL: https://bklyner.com/weekend-events-recap-whats-happening-around-south-slope-19-southslope/ - Published: 2013-09-21T11:18:06.000Z - Updated: 2013-09-21T11:18:06.000Z - Author: Christine Bush - Tags: fifth estate, prospect park zoo, #API-Imported ![Dave Keener Photo by Bill Wadman](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Dave-Keener-Photo-by-Bill-Wadman.jpg) Still looking for something to do this weekend? [**Worldwide Day of Play**](http://www.nick.com/thebighelp/event-info?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Saturday, September 21, 10am to 4pm **Where:** [Prospect Park](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/day-of-play?ref=bklyner.com) Nethermead **What:** Nickelodeon’s 10th Annual Worldwide Day of Play is definitely the hottest family ticket in town this weekend. If you were able to score a free admission ticket, get ready for [over 30 organizations](http://www.nick.com/thebighelp/partners?ref=bklyner.com) encouraging kids to get active through sports, dance, and other arts. A special concert by [Big Time Rush](http://www.btrband.com/us/home?ref=bklyner.com) is also on the agenda. Food vendors will be on hand, and drinking water will be provided for free. Tickets on the Nickelodeon site are sold out, but the New York Road Runners [website](http://www.nyrr.org/worldwide-day-of-play-2013?ref=bklyner.com) says that they have a limited supply available first come first serve. Might be worth checking out if you’re hoping to go. **How much:** Free! **[Fall Weekend Discovery Workshops At Brooklyn Botanic Garden](http://www.bbg.org/visit/event/fall%5Fweekend%5Fdiscovery%5Fworkshops?ref=bklyner.com)** **When:** Saturday September 21, 11am-1pm **Where:** [Brooklyn Botanic Garden](http://www.bbg.org/visit/directions?ref=bklyner.com), 455 Flatbush Avenue **What:** You can’t go wrong with a beautiful fall morning in the garden. Families participating in these drop-in workshops can investigate natural objects at learning stations, enjoy stories, and take part in a garden hunt. There will also be a nature project or a plant for children to take home. **How much:** Admission to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is free on Saturdays from 10am to noon. **[Tori Nighthawk At The Prospect Park Zoo](http://www.prospectparkzoo.com/plan-your-trip/events-calendar/brooklyn-book-festival.aspx?ref=bklyner.com)** **When:** Saturday September 21, 2-3pm **Where:** [Prospect Park Zoo](http://www.prospectparkzoo.com/plan-your-trip/directions.aspx?ref=bklyner.com), 450 Flatbush Avenue **What:** Spend the day at the Prospect Park Zoo, and then join 14-year-old author and illustrator [Tori Nighthawk](http://torinighthawk.com/?ref=bklyner.com), as she reads her book, *Don’t Judge a Bird by Its Feathers,* which highlights the importance of inner beauty and creative intelligence. Part of the larger Brooklyn Book Festival. **How much:** Free with zoo admission ($8 for adults, $5 for children 3-12, free for children under 3, and $6 for seniors 65+) [**Harvest Day**](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/harvest-day?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Sunday September 22, 1-4pm **Where:** Prospect Park, [Lefferts Historic House](http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/places/lefferts?ref=bklyner.com) **What:** Come celebrate this year’s harvest the same way Brooklynites did centuries ago at Lefferts Historic House. Learn to harvest, cook, and eat potatoes that were planted in their garden back in May. Best of all, there will be potato sack races! **How much:** $3 suggested donation [**Songwriter Deathmatch**](http://freddysbar.com/events/2013-09-21/?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Saturday, September 21, 7pm to 8:45pm **Where:** [Freddy’s](http://freddysbar.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 627 5th Avenue, between 17th and 18th Street **What:** Need to bust away from Dora, Diego and the other Nick Jr. characters in Prospect Park? Neighbor [Dave Keener](http://davekeener.com/listen?ref=bklyner.com) (shown above) is hosting Songwriter Deathmatch, “an intimate, non-violent evening of song with four singer-songwriters in short sets,” over at Freddy’s on Saturday night. This month’s guests include [Serena Jost](http://serenajost.bandcamp.com/?ref=bklyner.com), [Mark Humble](https://www.facebook.com/markhumblemusic), and [John S. Hall](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd68igXkWoo&ref=bklyner.com). **How much:** Free! [**Story Time With Leah**](http://powerhouseon8th.com/events/story-time-with-leah-3/?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Sunday, September 22, 11:30am to 12pm **Where:** Powerhouse on 8th, 1111 8th Avenue, between 11th and 12th Street **What:** Wind down Sunday with a Powerhouse on 8th story time, geared toward kids ages 3-7\. Email [RSVP@POWERHOUSEon8th.com](mailto:RSVP@POWERHOUSEon8th.com) to reserve your spot. **How much:** Free! **Winners: A Comedy Game Show** **When:** Sunday, September 22, 7:30pm **Where:** [The Fifth Estate](http://fifthestatebar.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 506 5th Avenue, between 12th and 13th Street **What:** We’ve got an all new comedy game show at The Fifth Estate. Hosted by local comedian Christy Coffey, the show will feature three comedians competing in a variety of games for a chance to perform a full standup set. There will be audience participation, prizes and drink specials throughout the night, so grab some friends and come on out for a few laughs. **How much:** Free! *Photo by Bill Wadman, courtesy of Dave Keener*