Weekend Events

“Tug & Barge” Week
A woman tug captain has teamed with a juggling showboat captain to bring two antique vessels to Brooklyn Bridge Park. “Tug & Barge Week” will feature free public tugboat trips and free barge tours. The Waterfront Museum, housed aboard the 1914 Lehigh Valley Barge No.79, and the 1907 Tugboat Pegasus are both listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors are encouraged to walk, bike or use mass transit to visit the new dock located in Brooklyn Heights at the foot of Atlantic Avenue behind the new playground. Friday – Tuesday, August 27 – 31. Hours, fees, and locations change depending on the event scheduled. See website above for more information.

Battle of Brooklyn Commemoration Ceremonies
This event is in memory of the brave patriots who fought for our country’s independence in this first battle after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The Green-wood Cemetery will be holding a day of events geared toward The Battle of Brooklyn. There will be a trolley tour, Revolutionary War Re-enactors, a parade and much more. All are welcome. Sunday, August 29. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. $10 for trolley. Other events are free. The Green-Wood Cemetery.

The Brooklyn Flea
The Flea is located not only at the former bank at One Hanson, but also at the Fort Greene market. On Saturdays, the market will be located at the Fort Greene location and on Sundays you can find the market at Skylight One Hanson which is located at the clocktower Art Deco building at Flatbush Ave., across from the Target mall. The Flea features 100 vendors and a great mix of vintage, antiques, jewelry, and food. Saturday & Sunday, August 28 & 29. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free. 176 Lafayette Avenue and 1 Hanson Place, Skylight One Hanson.

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Kayaking with the Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse
Get out on the water for kayaking and community rowing with the Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse led by the Gowanus Dredgers and the Village Community Boathouse. There is no need to sign up in advance; boating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. No training or prior experience is needed. Bring clothes you don’t mind getting wet, and shoes or sandals suitable for walking on a rocky beach. The only requirement is that you know how to swim. All equipment is provided free. Saturday, August 28. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free. Pier 1, Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Smack Mellon Opening Reception: A Canvas of Opportunities
This unique exhibition will feature the work of 14 students aged 12-16, created under the guidance of professional artists in diverse media throughout the entire month of August. The majority of students come from diverse neighborhoods and schools in Brooklyn, and 100% of the students qualified for a full scholarship to their summer program. The work on display will include sculptural installations, drawings and paintings, a mixed media photo collage, and stop motion animation videos. Friday, August 27. 6 p.m. Free. 92 Plymouth Street, Smack Mellon.

Walking Tours in Boerum Hill & Sunset Park’s Chinatown
The Municipal Art Society (MAS) plans the following two walking tours that will feature two Brooklyn neighborhoods. The walking tour in Boerum Hill on Saturday will be guided by Joe Svehlak, a well-known urban historian and preservationist. The Sunset Park tour on Sunday, titled Three Chinatowns” will give participants, at the before the tour, an optional dim sum meal in Flushing at 9:30 a.m. To reserve a space, please call (212) 935-2075. All are welcome! Saturday & Sunday, August 27 & 29. 10:30 a.m. Prices vary.