This month's Brooklyn Pop-Up turns the grounds of a reconstructed 1699 Dutch farmhouse into a market devoted to old-school crafts: glassblowing, weaving, woodworking, ceramics, printmaking and hand knitting. The organizers focus on local makers and handmade, sustainable goods, so it is a good place to find gifts that did not come off a truck. If you're in Park Slope for brunch or the playground next door, wander over and shop the day away for free.
What to expect
Vendor tables spread around the Old Stone House and the adjoining park at 3rd Street and Fifth Avenue. Browse handmade textiles, prints, glass and ceramics, chat with the makers, and duck into the historic house when it is open. Many makers show work in progress or talk through their techniques, so it doubles as a crafts demo.
Good to know
- Take the R to 9 St or the F/G to 4 Av–9 St and walk a few blocks to 3rd Street and Fifth Avenue.
- Entry is free; bring a card or cash for purchases, as payment options vary by vendor.
- Washington Park has a playground and dog run, so it works for families.
- It is an outdoor market, so check the weather before you go.
- Fifth Avenue in Park Slope is steps away for coffee and lunch.
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Common questions
Is the Traditional Makers Fair free?
Yes, NYC Parks lists it as free to attend.
What will be for sale?
Organizers spotlight textile arts, print design, glassblowing, ceramics, woodworking, weaving, knitting and crochet.
Where exactly is it?
At the Old Stone House in Washington Park, 336 3rd Street, Brooklyn.
