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There's always something going on at Prospect Park! There are amazing events in every season, like the annual Fishing Contest and the Halloween Haunted Walk & Carnival.

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This Month's Events

Thursday, September 2
 
Thursday Corps
Every Thursday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.
 
 
Twilight Tour
Summer Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.
Go on an urban safari! Twilight Tours begin with a wine-and-cheese reception and continue with an exploration of the Park's Lullwater and Lake - all during summer's most beautiful hours.
  Twilight Tours
 
Friday, September 3
 
Walk NYC
Every Monday and Friday, June - October
FreeAnyone can exercise – it’s as easy as getting out to your neighborhood park and taking a walk!
  Walk NYC
 
Saturday, September 4
 
Coffee Bark
First Saturday of every month except holidays.
 Bring your canines to the Park for treats and great company.
  Bark, The Herald Angels Sing...
 
Greenmarket at Grand Army Plaza
Every Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Year-round
Fresh produce and so much more, all year long! See what farm fresh is all about!   
  Prospect Park is open for Labor Day
 
Spend Labor Day in Prospect Park
Saturday, September 4 - Monday, September 6
Celebrate Labor Day in the Park! Come for a barbeque and stay for great activities and destinations all day long.
  Spend Memorial Day in Prospect Park
 
Frogs! Turtles! And Snakes! Oh My!
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 11 a.m.
Free Explore the Park with the Urban Park Rangers.                                                    
  Urban Park Rangers
 
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
FreeExplore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
  Introduction to Birdwatching
 
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
FreeMake amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
  Nature Crafts
 
Science Power Hour
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
FreeJoin a naturalist for cool and fun science activities.
  Science Power Hour
 
Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours
Tours every half-hour, Saturday, Sunday & holidays, 1 - 4:30 p.m.
Free  Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
  Lefferts House
 
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday and Sunday 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
KidsFree  Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts and games just like they did in 19th Century Brooklyn.
  Early American Crafts
 
Discover Tour
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 p.m.
FreeDiscover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
  Discover Tour
 
Sunday, September 5
 
Fall Migration
Sunday, September 5, 2010 8 a.m.
FreeMeet the amazing birds of Prospect Park on this expert-guided walk. Start your Sunday morning surrounded by nature!
  Early Bird Walk
 
Spend Labor Day in Prospect Park
Saturday, September 4 - Monday, September 6
Celebrate Labor Day in the Park! Come for a barbeque and stay for great activities and destinations all day long.
  Spend Memorial Day in Prospect Park
 
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
FreeMake amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
  Nature Crafts
 
Science Power Hour
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
FreeJoin a naturalist for cool and fun science activities.
  Science Power Hour
 
Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours
Tours every half-hour, Saturday, Sunday & holidays, 1 - 4:30 p.m.
Free  Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
  Lefferts House
 
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday and Sunday 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
KidsFree  Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts and games just like they did in 19th Century Brooklyn.
  Early American Crafts
 
Discover Tour
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 p.m.
FreeDiscover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
  Discover Tour
 
Monday, September 6
 
Spend Labor Day in Prospect Park
Saturday, September 4 - Monday, September 6
Celebrate Labor Day in the Park! Come for a barbeque and stay for great activities and destinations all day long.
  Spend Memorial Day in Prospect Park
 
West Indian-American Day Parade
Monday, September 6, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. 2010
Head over to Eastern Parkway to celebrate Caribbean culture.

 

 

 
 
Walk NYC
Every Monday and Friday, June - October
FreeAnyone can exercise – it’s as easy as getting out to your neighborhood park and taking a walk!
  Walk NYC
 
Wednesday, September 8
 
Greenmarket at Bartel-Pritchard Circle
Every Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 5 - November 24.
Fresh produce and so much more!                                                                     
  Prospect Park is open for Labor Day
 
GAP Corps
Every Wednesday, 10 a.m.
Volunteer at the magnificent Grand Army Plaza!                               
 
 
Wednesday Corps
Every Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.
 
 
Volunteer Corps Information Session
Wednesday, September 8, 2010 5 p.m.
Volunteers keep the Park green. Explore the dozens of ways that you can help every day.
 
 
Thursday, September 9
 
Thursday Corps
Every Thursday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.
 
 
Friday, September 10
 
Walk NYC
Every Monday and Friday, June - October
FreeAnyone can exercise – it’s as easy as getting out to your neighborhood park and taking a walk!
  Walk NYC
 
Saturday, September 11
 
T.E.A.L.Walk for Ovarian Cancer
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Tell Every Amazing Lady about Ovarian Cancer’s 2nd Annual T.E.A.L. Walk in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park
  T.E.A.L. walk
 
Greenmarket at Grand Army Plaza
Every Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Year-round
Fresh produce and so much more, all year long! See what farm fresh is all about!   
  Prospect Park is open for Labor Day
 
Weekend Woodlands Corps
Every Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a team of volunteers committed to the ongoing restoration of the Park’s woodlands.
  Weekend Woodlands Volunteers
 
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
FreeExplore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
  Introduction to Birdwatching
 
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
FreeMake amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
  Nature Crafts
 
Harvest Days
September 11 & 12, 2010 1 - 4 p.m.
KidsFreeHelp us celebrate the 2010 harvest the same way Brooklynites did years ago.
  Harvest Days: Apples, Apples, Apples
 
Science Power Hour
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
FreeJoin a naturalist for cool and fun science activities.
  Science Power Hour
 
Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours
Tours every half-hour, Saturday, Sunday & holidays, 1 - 4:30 p.m.
Free  Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
  Lefferts House
 
Discover Tour
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 p.m.
FreeDiscover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
  Discover Tour
 
Volunteer Corps Information Session
Saturday, September 11, 2010 3 p.m.
Volunteers keep the Park green. Explore the dozens of ways that you can help every day.
 
 
Sunday, September 12
 
NYC Century Bike Tour
Sunday, September 12, 6:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Transportation Alternatives' NYC Century Bike Tour                                                 
  Cycling Event
 
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
FreeMake amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
  Nature Crafts
 
The Scoop on Poop!
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Find your inner animal detective and go "tracking" at the Zoo.                                                                      
  Earth Week at the Zoo
 
Harvest Days
September 11 & 12, 2010 1 - 4 p.m.
KidsFreeHelp us celebrate the 2010 harvest the same way Brooklynites did years ago.
  Harvest Days: Apples, Apples, Apples
 
Science Power Hour
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
FreeJoin a naturalist for cool and fun science activities.
  Science Power Hour
 
Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours
Tours every half-hour, Saturday, Sunday & holidays, 1 - 4:30 p.m.
Free  Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
  Lefferts House
 
Discover Tour
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 p.m.
FreeDiscover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
  Discover Tour
 
Monday, September 13
 
East Side Revival Corps
Every Monday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Volunteers meet every week for cleaning and greening on the Park's east side.
 
 
Walk NYC
Every Monday and Friday, June - October
FreeAnyone can exercise – it’s as easy as getting out to your neighborhood park and taking a walk!
  Walk NYC
 
Wednesday, September 15
 
Greenmarket at Bartel-Pritchard Circle
Every Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 5 - November 24.
Fresh produce and so much more!                                                                     
  Prospect Park is open for Labor Day
 
GAP Corps
Every Wednesday, 10 a.m.
Volunteer at the magnificent Grand Army Plaza!                               
 
 
Wednesday Corps
Every Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.
 
 
Thursday, September 16
 
Thursday Corps
Every Thursday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.
 
 
Friday, September 17
 
Family Camping
Friday, September 17, 20010 6 p.m.
Free Explore the Park with the Urban Park Rangers.                            
  Urban Rangers
 
Walk NYC
Every Monday and Friday, June - October
FreeAnyone can exercise – it’s as easy as getting out to your neighborhood park and taking a walk!
  Walk NYC
 
Saturday, September 18
 
Greenmarket at Grand Army Plaza
Every Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Year-round
Fresh produce and so much more, all year long! See what farm fresh is all about!   
  Prospect Park is open for Labor Day
 
Weekend Woodlands Corps
Every Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a team of volunteers committed to the ongoing restoration of the Park’s woodlands.
  Weekend Woodlands Volunteers
 
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
FreeExplore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
  Introduction to Birdwatching
 
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
FreeMake amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
  Nature Crafts
 
Science Power Hour
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
FreeJoin a naturalist for cool and fun science activities.
  Science Power Hour
 
Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours
Tours every half-hour, Saturday, Sunday & holidays, 1 - 4:30 p.m.
Free  Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
  Lefferts House
 
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday and Sunday 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
KidsFree  Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts and games just like they did in 19th Century Brooklyn.
  Early American Crafts
 
Discover Tour
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 p.m.
FreeDiscover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
  Discover Tour
 
Sunday, September 19
 
Water Course Tour
Sunday, September 19, 2010 11 a.m..
Free Explore the Park with the Urban Park Rangers.                                               
  Urban Rangers
 
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
FreeMake amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
  Nature Crafts
 
Science Power Hour
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
FreeJoin a naturalist for cool and fun science activities.
  Science Power Hour
 
Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours
Tours every half-hour, Saturday, Sunday & holidays, 1 - 4:30 p.m.
Free  Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
  Lefferts House
 
Fabrics of Life, Reception
Sunday, September 19, 2 p.m.
KidsFreeWhat were they wearing in 1800?                         
  Fabrics of Life
 
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday and Sunday 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
KidsFree  Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts and games just like they did in 19th Century Brooklyn.
  Early American Crafts
 
Discover Tour
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 p.m.
FreeDiscover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
  Discover Tour
 
Monday, September 20
 
East Side Revival Corps
Every Monday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Volunteers meet every week for cleaning and greening on the Park's east side.
 
 
Walk NYC
Every Monday and Friday, June - October
FreeAnyone can exercise – it’s as easy as getting out to your neighborhood park and taking a walk!
  Walk NYC
 
Wednesday, September 22
 
Greenmarket at Bartel-Pritchard Circle
Every Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 5 - November 24.
Fresh produce and so much more!                                                                     
  Prospect Park is open for Labor Day
 
GAP Corps
Every Wednesday, 10 a.m.
Volunteer at the magnificent Grand Army Plaza!                               
 
 
Wednesday Corps
Every Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.
 
 
Thursday, September 23
 
Thursday Corps
Every Thursday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.
 
 
Friday, September 24
 
Walk NYC
Every Monday and Friday, June - October
FreeAnyone can exercise – it’s as easy as getting out to your neighborhood park and taking a walk!
  Walk NYC
 
Saturday, September 25
 
Skate Marathon
Saturday, September 25. Start time 7 a.m. Check-in 5:30-6:30am. Rain or shine.
Skate the world famous NYC Skate Marathon & New York 100K.
  Walk NYC
 
Greenmarket at Grand Army Plaza
Every Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Year-round
Fresh produce and so much more, all year long! See what farm fresh is all about!   
  Prospect Park is open for Labor Day
 
International Coastal Clean-Up
Saturday, September 25, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join nature lovers around the word as we clean up our shoreline.
  Coastal Clean-Up Day
 
Weekend Woodlands Corps
Every Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a team of volunteers committed to the ongoing restoration of the Park’s woodlands.
  Weekend Woodlands Volunteers
 
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
FreeExplore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
  Introduction to Birdwatching
 
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
FreeMake amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
  Nature Crafts
 
Science Power Hour
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
FreeJoin a naturalist for cool and fun science activities.
  Science Power Hour
 
Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours
Tours every half-hour, Saturday, Sunday & holidays, 1 - 4:30 p.m.
Free  Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
  Lefferts House
 
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday and Sunday 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
KidsFree  Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts and games just like they did in 19th Century Brooklyn.
  Early American Crafts
 
Discover Tour
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 p.m.
FreeDiscover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
  Discover Tour
 
Sunday, September 26
 
Weekend Volunteers Corps
Sunday, September 26, 2010 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Weekend Volunteer Corps is a great way to meet other people who love Prospect Park. Help care for Brooklyn's favorite Park and make it your own!
  Weekend VIPP Corps
 
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
FreeMake amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
  Nature Crafts
 
Science Power Hour
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
FreeJoin a naturalist for cool and fun science activities.
  Science Power Hour
 
Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours
Tours every half-hour, Saturday, Sunday & holidays, 1 - 4:30 p.m.
Free  Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
  Lefferts House
 
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday and Sunday 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
KidsFree  Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts and games just like they did in 19th Century Brooklyn.
  Early American Crafts
 
Discover Tour
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 p.m.
FreeDiscover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
  Discover Tour
 
Sweet and Savory
Sunday, September 26, 3-5 p.m.
KidsFreeFreshly baked goodies from historic recipes.                       
  Fabrics of Life
 
Monday, September 27
 
East Side Revival Corps
Every Monday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Volunteers meet every week for cleaning and greening on the Park's east side.
 
 
Walk NYC
Every Monday and Friday, June - October
FreeAnyone can exercise – it’s as easy as getting out to your neighborhood park and taking a walk!
  Walk NYC
 
Wednesday, September 29
 
Greenmarket at Bartel-Pritchard Circle
Every Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 5 - November 24.
Fresh produce and so much more!                                                                     
  Prospect Park is open for Labor Day
 
GAP Corps
Every Wednesday, 10 a.m.
Volunteer at the magnificent Grand Army Plaza!                               
 
 
Wednesday Corps
Every Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.
 
 
Volunteer Corps Information Session
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 6:30 p.m.
Volunteers keep the Park green. Explore the dozens of ways that you can help every day.
 
 
Thursday, September 30
 
Thursday Corps
Every Thursday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.
 


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