Things to Do in Brooklyn on Saturday, Sep 12

Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Brooklyn on Saturday, Sep 12: 75 picks, refreshed weekly.

75 picks · checked Sep 7

#1
Michael Richards: Free F'AllBrooklyn Museum, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
Opens Friday, Sep 11 · through June 6, 2027 · Wed–Sun 11 AM–6 PMWith museum admission (NYC re…

Michael Richards: Free F'All

The Brooklyn Museum opens its survey of sculptor Michael Richards — killed in his World Trade Center studio on 9/11 — deliberately on the 25th anniversary of his death.

ArtMuseum opening9/11 Anniversary
#1Opens Friday, Sep 11 · through June 6, 2027 · Wed–Sun 11 AM–6 PM · Limited Run
Michael Richards: Free F'AllBrooklyn Museum, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
With museum admission (NYC re…Art

Michael Richards: Free F'All

The Brooklyn Museum opens its survey of sculptor Michael Richards — killed in his World Trade Center studio on 9/11 — deliberately on the 25th anniversary of his death.

#5
The Great Irish Fair1113 Neptune Avenue, Coney Island, Brooklyn
Sat Sep 12 + Sun Sep 13Ticketed · 2026 admission TBA

The Great Irish Fair

One of New York's longest-running Irish-American celebrations returns to Coney Island with pipe bands, step dancing, live music, vendors and amusements across two days.

Irish musicFamily-friendlyConey Island
#5Sat Sep 12 + Sun Sep 13 · One Day Only
The Great Irish Fair1113 Neptune Avenue, Coney Island, Brooklyn
Ticketed · 2026 admission TBAIrish music

The Great Irish Fair

One of New York's longest-running Irish-American celebrations returns to Coney Island with pipe bands, step dancing, live music, vendors and amusements across two days.

#6
Kirbee'sKirbee's, Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Now open

Kirbee's

Two of Texas's most decorated pitmasters bring a smokehouse to Greenpoint. After a limited first day, Kirbee's opens in full across Labor Day weekend.

Texas barbecueOpening weekendWalk-up window
#6Now open · Limited Run
Kirbee'sKirbee's, Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Texas barbecueOpening weekend

Kirbee's

Two of Texas's most decorated pitmasters bring a smokehouse to Greenpoint. After a limited first day, Kirbee's opens in full across Labor Day weekend.

#7
PeralPeral, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn
Now open - cafe from morning, dinner nightlyTacos $6-$8

Peral

Bed-Stuy's Michelin Bib Gourmand Olmo teams up with Mexico City's Cicatriz for an all-day taqueria next door. Tacos start at $6.

TacosAll-day cafeOpens Sept 2
#7Now open - cafe from morning, dinner nightly · Limited Run
PeralPeral, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn
Tacos $6-$8Tacos

Peral

Bed-Stuy's Michelin Bib Gourmand Olmo teams up with Mexico City's Cicatriz for an all-day taqueria next door. Tacos start at $6.

#10
SofraSofra, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
Now openEntrees $16-28

Sofra

Bay Ridge gets a dedicated Egyptian restaurant, which soft-opened in late August. Koshari and baladi salad are there but so are a pharaoh pot pie and a baklava pancake stack.

New openingEgyptian
#10Now open · Limited Run
SofraSofra, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
Entrees $16-28New opening

Sofra

Bay Ridge gets a dedicated Egyptian restaurant, which soft-opened in late August. Koshari and baladi salad are there but so are a pharaoh pot pie and a baklava pancake stack.

#11
Ugly BabyUgly Baby, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Now open

Ugly Baby

Brooklyn's most feared Thai kitchen returns after nearly two years dark, in a Williamsburg space with double the seats and a full bar.

ThaiWalk-ins welcomeReopens Aug 27
#11Now open · Limited Run
Ugly BabyUgly Baby, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
ThaiWalk-ins welcome

Ugly Baby

Brooklyn's most feared Thai kitchen returns after nearly two years dark, in a Williamsburg space with double the seats and a full bar.

#12
Pony'sPony's, Red Hook, Brooklyn
Now open - cafe Mon-Fri daytime, bar Wed-Sun nightsCocktails $15-18

Pony's

A loosely horse-themed corner bar that opened on Van Brunt Street. Coffee counter on weekday afternoons, cocktail bar Wednesday nights.

New openingCocktail bar
#12Now open - cafe Mon-Fri daytime, bar Wed-Sun nights · Limited Run
Pony'sPony's, Red Hook, Brooklyn
Cocktails $15-18New opening

Pony's

A loosely horse-themed corner bar that opened on Van Brunt Street. Coffee counter on weekday afternoons, cocktail bar Wednesday nights.

#16
Mantle Revival: Fire & GloryProspect Heights, Brooklyn
Friday, Sep 11 from 5:30 PM and Saturday, Sep 12 from 8 AM

Mantle Revival: Fire & Glory

Joshua Giles Ministries takes over Barclays Center for two days of worship, preaching and gospel music, with Travis Greene, Naomi Raine and Dorinda Clark-Cole on the bill.

One Weekend Only
#16Friday, Sep 11 from 5:30 PM and Saturday, Sep 12 from 8 AM · One Weekend Only
Mantle Revival: Fire & GloryProspect Heights, Brooklyn
One Weekend Only

Mantle Revival: Fire & Glory

Joshua Giles Ministries takes over Barclays Center for two days of worship, preaching and gospel music, with Travis Greene, Naomi Raine and Dorinda Clark-Cole on the bill.

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