Weekend Events

Children’s Book Fair
The Brooklyn Museum presents the third annual Children’s Book Fair, with more than 30 Brooklyn authors and illustrators. The fair features storybooks, picture books, and graphic novels and will include author readings, a game for children, and café service. Sponsored by Astoria Federal Savings. Saturday, November 21. 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion, 1st Floor, Brooklyn Museum.

Thanksgiving Wine Tasting
Thanksgiving means it’s time to reveal the annual All-American Six Pack of wines chosen to complement a classic Thanksgiving dinner. Save the date for the 6th annual ‘try before you buy’ tasting of all six wines served with traditional Thanksgiving sides. Friday, November 20. 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Purchase form here. 765 Fulton, Brooklyn Wine Store.

Brooklyn Flea
This is the last outdoor weekend of the year at The Brooklyn Flea. The market takes place in Ft. Greene on Saturday and its historic Brooklyn Bridge location on Sunday. Both locations feature a great mix of vintage, antiques, jewelry, and food. Saturday, November 21. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, Lafayette Avenue between Clermont and Vanderbilt Avenues. Sunday, November 22. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. In Dumbo, underneath the Brooklyn Bridge at the corner of Water and New Dock Street.

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SCORE! Pop-Up Swap
3rd Ward will lend its space to a massive free exchange. Bring your old Blondie records, impulse sample sale buys, duplicate salad spinner, etc…and score some new treasures! Find a holiday gift for your mom, a smashing scarf for your friend, or a Queen Latifah cassette tape for your own personal collection. All items are free, and all remaining goods go to charity. Each section is curated which makes it extra fun. Saturday, November 21. 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. $3. RSVP here. 195 Morgan Avenue, 3rd Ward.

Cloth Diaper Workshop
Curious about cloth diapering? Have you had it with the cost and environmental impact of disposable diapers? Find out just how easy it is to use cloth diapers on your little one. From All-In-One’s to pocket diapers, from organic cotton to hemp, come learn about what system could work for you. Sample diapers will be available for you to see how each system works. Babies welcome! Please call to reserve at (718) 855-7808. Saturday, November 21. 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. $10. 493 Atlantic Avenue, GUMBO.

CB 7 Thanksgiving Food Drive
CB 7 is accepting donations of canned goods and non-perishable items for its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Go through your cupboards and pantries to see if there are items you can donate. All donations will benefit the food pantries serving the Community Board 7 District. Anyone who has seen the lines for the local food pantries knows that there is plenty of need. Friday, November 20. 4201 4th Avenue, CB 7 Office.