Weekend Events

First Annual Molley the Trolley on North Flatbush Avenue
Molley the Trolley is a holiday trolley with Santa and offered as a free service for shoppers to help celebrate the holiday season, and a chance for the children to have a visit with Santa. The trolley will be making many stops along North Flatbush Avenue, both sides of the street, from Bergen Street to Park Place. Hop on, hop off. You will know when the trolley is coming, just listen for Santa’s sleigh bells. Molley the Trolley will begin on the corner of Prospect Place and Flatbush Avenue on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 12:30 pm.

P.S. 321 Holiday Shop
Do not join the masses and buy from the masses this holiday season. Support over 90 hand-picked local artisans and purchase one-of-a-kind hand-crafted creations for all your friends and family this holiday. Mark your calendar, Saturday, Dec. 8, from 10 am to 5 pm and come take care of everyone on your holiday list at the P.S. 321 Holiday Shop. See who and what’s lined up here.

New York After Sandy: Resource Fair and Community Conversation
For residents and businesses in need, Senator Dan Squadron is bringing together representatives from city, state, and federal agencies, utility companies, volunteer groups and others who can help in Sandy’s aftermath. From disaster assistance (which has Dec. 31st deadlines in many cases) and utility restoration, to legal and social services, this will be a good opportunity to have your questions answered. Think of it as a one-stop post-Sandy shop for all New Yorkers. Sunday, Dec. 9 at 16 Main Street (Galapagos Art Space) in Dumbo.

Gifted Holiday Market
For every Saturday and Sunday through March 2013, the Brooklyn Flea is at Skylight One Hanson at the former Williamsburg Savings Bank in Fort Greene. This weekend, and the five weekends leading up to Christmas, the Gifted Holiday Market features 100-plus vendors on three floors selling vintage and handmade items, art and foodstuffs for perfect presents and holiday-party additions. It’s open from 10 am to 6 pm both Saturday and Sunday.

After the jump, more destinations for holiday events and shopping!
Crafted at the Canal
Build It Green!NYC is very excited to announce its first event in its new event space: Build It Green!NYC’s 2nd Annual Crafted at the Canal! On Friday, December 7th and Saturday, Dec. 8, please join us for a reuse-themed holiday fair, featuring local artisans selling unique gifts just in time for the holidays! Friday’s event will run from 6 pm to 10 pm and offer a complimentary beverage to all attendees. DJs We Can Got It will rock the house, while local vendors showcase their clever crafts. The craft fair continues on Saturday, Dec. 8 during Build It Green!NYC’s regular store hours from 10 am to 5 pm.

Manufacture NY x Love Us Holiday Pop Up Shop
Located in the heart of Greenpoint, everything in this pop-up shop is 100 percent made in the USA by local designers! The goal is to help support small U.S. crafts people, independent designers and manufacturing firms that are striving to grow by giving an anthropological view of their companies, hard work and passion. Come celebrate this season and find unique, hand made and exceptional pieces while having a chance to meet the designers and hear their narrative at 13 Greenpoint Avenue on Saturday, Dec. 8 from noon until 6 pm.

Bark the Herald Angels Sing
On Saturday, Dec. 8 from 8 am to 10 am, join FIDO (Fellowship in the Interest of Dogs and Their Owners) at Prospect Park at the Long Meadow near the Picnic House for its annual Bark the Herald Angels Sing, a holiday celebration for dogs and owners. Dog owners are encouraged to bring their canine companions and the whole family for a fun morning, including pictures with Santa, and each dog will get a present! Join FIDO for coffee, hot chocolate and mulled cider, plus chew bones and treats for dogs. Dogs and owners are welcome to dress in festive attire and gather around for a holiday sing-a-long of holiday favorites. FIDO will provide songbooks with dog-centric lyrics.