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Cheap or free things to do in Brooklyn the weekend of November 6th to November 8th
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Here are all the free (or really cheap) things to do in Brooklyn the weekend of November 6th through November 8th:
Friday, November 6th
- Meet the Author: Jane O'Connor. Author of the children's tome “Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas Book” will sign copies alongside her illustrator, Robin Preiss-Glasser. Kiddos should dress their “fanciest”; first 50 children to arrive will receive a surprise. The BookMark Shop in Bay Ridge at 6:30 PM. Free.
- Free Family Movie Night at The Moxie Spot on Atlantic Avenue. Bugs Bunny shorts at 6:15 and Bambi at 6:30. Free.
- Maria Millar with Kilterclash at BamCafe. With over 170 performances as the featured fiddler in Riverdance under her belt, this Juilliard grad commands both violin and stage alike. 9 PM. Free.
Saturday, November 7th
- Coffee Bark. Brooklyn dog owners: bring your canine companions and come celebrate the holidays at a morning gathering In Prospect Park. Free pastries, dog biscuits, and coffee. Long Meadow near the Picnic House from 7-10 AM.
- Dumbo Kite Flying Society. Take the advice of Mary Poppins’s George Banks, and “go fly a kite—up to the highest height.” On the first Saturday of each month, local families converge in Brooklyn Bridge Park to send cloth soarers into the air. Kiteless kids needn’t fret: The society has 80 flyers, all available for borrowing. Brooklyn Bridge Park at 10 AM. All ages. Free.
- Flatbush Artists Studio Tour. See our artists at work in their studios. 11 AM to 4 PM. Check their website for all the info. Free.
- Introduction to Birdwatching. Look, up in the sky, it’s a bird! But what kind? Take a tour and learn about the 250 species of birds that call Prospect Park home. Meet at the Audubon Center from 12-1:30. Free.
- Chocolate Chip Chamber Music Presents the Sweet Treat Tour at Brooklyn Public Library. Babes who crave the sweet sounds of Mendelssohn and/or the toothsome taste of cookies should attend this free concert by Park Slope–based music group the Sweet Treat Trio. Led by emcee “Baker Bobbie,” the program of brief classical-music selections is followed by hands-on instrument demonstrations. At the end, audience members get to munch on chocolate-chip confections. Ages 2 to 6. 1:00 PM. Free.
- Underground Horns at BamCafe. Committed to a funky, jazzy “audio gumbo” informed by brass band traditions of all kinds, this tuba-driven collective brings its addictive sound above ground for a BAMcafé Live evening overflowing with subterranean grooves aplenty. 9 PM. Free.
- Target First Saturday at Brooklyn Museum of Art. The Brooklyn Museum's popular program of free music and entertainment from 5 to 11 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month. 5-11 PM. Free.
Sunday, November 8th
- Flatbush Artists Studio Tour. See our artists at work in their studios. 11 AM to 4 PM. Check their website for all the info. Free.
- Journey Through Time: Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. Let's explore our own backyard and venture next door to lovely Clinton Hill. As a special treat, we 'll be taking a peek inside the Prison Ship Martyrs Monument. Tour will last approximately two hours, so wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Fort Greene Park at 11 AM. Free.
- Meet the Authors: Randall and Peter de Seve. Your tot will love the delicious food-centric plotline of The Duchess of Whimsy: An Absolutely Delicious Fairy Tale by the star-power husband and wife duo, best-selling author Randall de Seve and New Yorker cover artist Peter de Seve. In the story, the extravagant Duchess of Whimsy falls in love with the ordinary Earl of Norm after he makes her a tasty grilled cheese sandwich. As a special treat, the de Seves will display original art created for the book in addition to reading it and signing copies. Book Court at 11 AM. Ages 4 and up. Free.
- Brooklyn Streetcar Artist Group Presents: Nature Art Show. The Salt Marsh Nature Center is playing host to a nature-themed art show featuring different styles of paintings and photography by local artists and members of the Brooklyn Streetcar Artist Group. Marine Park at 11 AM until 4 PM. Free.
- Tail End MIgration. Explore the wooded areas of Prospect Park and catch the final month of bird migration. Bring binoculars if possible. Meet at the Audubon Center at 1:00.
- Drop-in Discovery Workshop: Leaf-Peeping Party at Brooklyn Botanic Gardens in the Discovery Garden. Jump into our pile of leafy activities at this special workshop about all things leaves! How do leaves change color in the fall? Why do some leaves fall and some stay forever green? Learn why and how through hands-on experiments, games, and crafts. We'll join in leaf learning, leaf art, and leaf hunts! 1-3 PM. Free with garden admission of $8 (children under 12 free).
- Beginner Orienteering. Urban Park Rangers teach young adventurers how to use a map and compass to navigate the park. Meet at the Pool House at Sunset Park (Seventh Ave between 42nd and 43rd Sts). All ages.
- 18th Annual Quilt Show: Sewing the Threads of New York: The 400 Year Anniversary of Henry Hudson's Voyage draws inspiration from Hudson's journey across the sea, the river valley landscape, and from the people the voyagers encountered. 12-4 PM. Lefferts Historic House. There is also a Quilt Show Workshop from 1:30 to 3:30. Both are free.
Check back with us every weekend for more frugal things to do in Brooklyn!
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