Grand Army Plaza
Greenmarket at Grand Army Plaza
Saturday, October 18
, 8 am – 4 pm, 2014
At what other market can you do all your food shopping, sample local wine and explore Brooklyn's favorite park? Established in 1989, the Grand Army Plaza greenmarket is the flagship Brooklyn market. EBT/Food Stamps and WIC & Senior FMNP coupons accepted year-round. For a full calendar of events and a list of sellers, visit GrowNYC. |
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Lefferts Historic House
Lefferts Historic House Tours
Saturday, October 18
, 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm, 2014
Join the Prospect Park Alliance at Lefferts Historic House to view interesting relics from 19th-century family life, and explore a fully furnished 1820s bedroom. Also view A Stitch In Time Saves Nine, an exhibition of textiles and costume from the Lefferts collection, which highlights the handwork of women in the textiles arts and the progression to industrialized clothing and textiles. Many of the objects are on display for the first time at Lefferts. Tours every half hour. |
Admission$3 Suggested Donation
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Nethermead
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
Saturday, October 18
, 8 am – 2 pm, 2014
The fight to end breast cancer starts with a single step. Join millions of people in more than 300 communities nationwide and take that step with us at the American Cancer Society Making Strides walk. Just a few hours of your time at our non-competitive, 5-mile event will help bring a lifetime of change for people facing breast cancer and their families. Register today. |
AdmissionRegistration Required
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Prospect Park
It's My Park! Day
Saturday, October 18
, 9 am – 2 pm, 2014
Take this opportunity to care for Prospect Park! As part of a larger citywide effort, the Prospect Park Alliance and REI invite volunteers to take brooms, shovels, rakes and trash grabbers to rake paths, clean woodlands and help prepare the Park for winter. There will be a yoga warm-up at 9 am, and lunch provided. All groups and individuals must pre-register online with REI; everyone who volunteers will get a free REI Volunteer t-shirt. |
AdmissionFree; registration required
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Park Circle Lawn
Good Health Brooklyn 5K
Saturday, October 18
, 10 am – 4 pm, 2014
The Good Health Brooklyn 5K encourages community residents to learn more about ways to better care for their health, and highlights the importance of physical activity, health screenings and adopting healthier lifestyles. |
AdmissionRegistration Required
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Grand Army Plaza
Pop Up Audubon: Fantastic Foliage
Saturday, October 18
, 12 pm – 5 pm, 2014
Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs that explore different areas of Prospect Park each month. Nature on the Go!, 2–3 pm Nature’s Helpers, 3–4 pm Family Bird Watching, 4–5 pm
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AdmissionFree
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Lefferts Historic House
Race Around The Farm Yard
Saturday, October 18
, 2 pm – 4 pm, 2014
Join the Prospect Park Alliance to get moving in the Lefferts yard. The whole family can participate in potato sack races, spoon races, stilts and other old-fashioned games. |
Admission$3 Suggested Donation
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