#1
Prospect Park, BrooklynSaturday · 2026-10-04 12:00pmFree
Third United Lenape / Lunáapeew Nations Pow Wow
Third United Lenape / Lunáapeew Nations Pow Wow has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
FreeOne Weekend Only
Things to Do in Brooklyn the Weekend of Oct 2–4, 2026
Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Brooklyn the weekend of Oct 2–4, 2026: 90 picks, refreshed weekly.
90 picks · checked Sep 7
90 picks
Prospect Park, Brooklyn#1Saturday · 2026-10-04 12:00pm · One Weekend Only
Prospect Park, BrooklynThird United Lenape / Lunáapeew Nations Pow Wow
Third United Lenape / Lunáapeew Nations Pow Wow has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#2
Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Heights, BrooklynOpens 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.
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#2Opens Friday, Sep 11 · through June 6, 2027 · Wed–Sun 11 AM–6 PM · Limited Run
Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Heights, BrooklynMichael 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.
#3
Prospect Park, BrooklynSunday · 2026-10-04 11:00amFree
Smorgasburg
Smorgasburg has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
FreeOne Day Only
#3Sunday · 2026-10-04 11:00am · One Day Only
Prospect Park, BrooklynSmorgasburg
Smorgasburg has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#4
Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Heights, BrooklynOn viewTicketed
Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses
More than 140 Iris van Herpen haute couture pieces fill the Brooklyn Museum, shown beside scientific artifacts and natural-history specimens.
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#4On view · Limited Run
Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Heights, BrooklynIris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses
More than 140 Iris van Herpen haute couture pieces fill the Brooklyn Museum, shown beside scientific artifacts and natural-history specimens.
#5
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Crown Heights, BrooklynOn view through October 25Included with Garden admission
Block by Block: Celebrating 30 Years of Community Greening
BBG rebuilds the winning stoops of the Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest, plus portraits of the neighbours who planted them.
ArtGardensBrooklyn
#5On view through October 25 · Limited Run
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Crown Heights, BrooklynBlock by Block: Celebrating 30 Years of Community Greening
BBG rebuilds the winning stoops of the Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest, plus portraits of the neighbours who planted them.
#6
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynSaturdays through Oct 17Free
Toasting to Time: A Journey Through Green-Wood Cemetery with Crafted Cocktails
A guided trip through Green-Wood Cemetery's history, told through cocktails at Fort Hamilton Distillery's Industry City bar.
FreePopupIndustry City
#6Saturdays through Oct 17 · Limited Run
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynToasting to Time: A Journey Through Green-Wood Cemetery with Crafted Cocktails
A guided trip through Green-Wood Cemetery's history, told through cocktails at Fort Hamilton Distillery's Industry City bar.
#7
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynSaturdays through Oct 10Free
Revolutionary Spirits Trolley Tour
A trolley links Fort Hamilton Distillery to Green-Wood Cemetery for two and a half hours on Brooklyn's long, strange history of booze.
FreePopupIndustry City
#7Saturdays through Oct 10 · Limited Run
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynRevolutionary Spirits Trolley Tour
A trolley links Fort Hamilton Distillery to Green-Wood Cemetery for two and a half hours on Brooklyn's long, strange history of booze.
#8
Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Heights, BrooklynJim.henderson · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsOctober 3 – January 31, 2027Included in general admission
Art of Manga
More than 600 original manga drawings, including ONE PIECE, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and Inuyasha, in their East Coast debut.
ArtMangaEast Coast debut
#8October 3 – January 31, 2027 · Limited Run
Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Heights, BrooklynJim.henderson · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsArt of Manga
More than 600 original manga drawings, including ONE PIECE, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and Inuyasha, in their East Coast debut.
#9
Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Heights, BrooklynPaul Cézanne · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsOctober 2 – April 18, 2027Included in general admission
Cezanne to Modigliani: Gifts of Modern Art from the Pearlman Collection
Over 50 modern European masterworks by Cezanne, Modigliani, Degas, Gauguin, Toulouse-Lautrec and Soutine, newly given to Brooklyn.
ArtModern artBrooklyn
#9October 2 – April 18, 2027 · Limited Run
Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Heights, BrooklynPaul Cézanne · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsCezanne to Modigliani: Gifts of Modern Art from the Pearlman Collection
Over 50 modern European masterworks by Cezanne, Modigliani, Degas, Gauguin, Toulouse-Lautrec and Soutine, newly given to Brooklyn.
#10
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynSaturdays through Oct 17Free
Industry City Gourmet Food and Drinks Tour
Industry City Gourmet Food and Drinks Tour at Industry City.
FreePopupIndustry City
#10Saturdays through Oct 17 · Limited Run
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynIndustry City Gourmet Food and Drinks Tour
Industry City Gourmet Food and Drinks Tour at Industry City.
#11
Sunset Park: Lawn at 44th and 6th, BrooklynSaturdays through Oct 10
ARTmobile in Sunset Park
Art on wheels rolls into Sunset Park's lawn for creative community engagement.
BrooklynLimited Run
#11Saturdays through Oct 10 · Limited Run
Sunset Park: Lawn at 44th and 6th, BrooklynARTmobile in Sunset Park
Art on wheels rolls into Sunset Park's lawn for creative community engagement.
#12
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynSundays through Oct 18Free
Sunday Sessions: Live Jazz & Blues
Free live jazz and blues sessions fill an industrial Brooklyn venue evenings, drawing musicians and listeners alike.
FreePopupIndustry City
#12Sundays through Oct 18 · Limited Run
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynSunday Sessions: Live Jazz & Blues
Free live jazz and blues sessions fill an industrial Brooklyn venue evenings, drawing musicians and listeners alike.
#13
Prospect Park, BrooklynFriday · 2026-10-02 10:00amFree
Prospect Park Wellness Walk
Prospect Park Wellness Walk has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
FreeOne Day Only
#13Friday · 2026-10-02 10:00am · One Day Only
Prospect Park, BrooklynProspect Park Wellness Walk
Prospect Park Wellness Walk has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#14
Prospect Park, BrooklynFriday · 2026-10-02 10:00amFree
October Weekday Nature Exploration
October Weekday Nature Exploration has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
FreeOne Day Only
#14Friday · 2026-10-02 10:00am · One Day Only
Prospect Park, BrooklynOctober Weekday Nature Exploration
October Weekday Nature Exploration has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#15
Barclays Center, 620 Atlantic Ave, BrooklynFriday · 2026-10-02 12:00:00
Barclays Center Tours
Barclays Center Tours has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Limited Run
#15Friday · 2026-10-02 12:00:00 · Limited Run
Barclays Center, 620 Atlantic Ave, BrooklynBarclays Center Tours
Barclays Center Tours has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#16
Prospect Park: Bartel Pritchard Lot, BrooklynSun, Oct 4, 6:00 AM to Sun, Oct 4, 7:00 PM
GrowNYC @ Bartel-Pritchard
A Greenmarket on the Bartel-Pritchard Square lot, right where Prospect Park West meets Windsor Terrace.
BrooklynLimited Run
#16Sun, Oct 4, 6:00 AM to Sun, Oct 4, 7:00 PM · Limited Run
Prospect Park: Bartel Pritchard Lot, BrooklynGrowNYC @ Bartel-Pritchard
A Greenmarket on the Bartel-Pritchard Square lot, right where Prospect Park West meets Windsor Terrace.
#17
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynFriday · 2026-10-02 5:00pm
Sake Day Brooklyn
Sake Day Brooklyn has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#17Friday · 2026-10-02 5:00pm · One Day Only
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynSake Day Brooklyn
Sake Day Brooklyn has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#18
Prospect Park, BrooklynSaturday · 2026-10-04 10:00amFree
October Weekend Nature Exploration
October Weekend Nature Exploration has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
FreeOne Weekend Only
#18Saturday · 2026-10-04 10:00am · One Weekend Only
Prospect Park, BrooklynOctober Weekend Nature Exploration
October Weekend Nature Exploration has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#19
BrooklynSunday · 2026-10-04 10:00amFree
It’s My Park at Owl’s Head Park
It’s My Park at Owl’s Head Park has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
FreeOne Day Only
#19Sunday · 2026-10-04 10:00am · One Day Only
BrooklynIt’s My Park at Owl’s Head Park
It’s My Park at Owl’s Head Park has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#20
Prospect Park, BrooklynSunday · 2026-10-04 9:00amFree
Sunday Greenmarket at Bartel-Pritchard Square
Sunday Greenmarket at Bartel-Pritchard Square has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
FreeOne Day Only
#20Sunday · 2026-10-04 9:00am · One Day Only
Prospect Park, BrooklynSunday Greenmarket at Bartel-Pritchard Square
Sunday Greenmarket at Bartel-Pritchard Square has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#21
Prospect Park, BrooklynSunday · 2026-10-04 8:00amFree
Birdwatching: First Sunday Outings
Birdwatching: First Sunday Outings has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
FreeOne Day Only
#21Sunday · 2026-10-04 8:00am · One Day Only
Prospect Park, BrooklynBirdwatching: First Sunday Outings
Birdwatching: First Sunday Outings has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#22
Prospect Park, BrooklynSaturday · 2026-10-03 10:00amFree
Introduction to Birdwatching Outings
Introduction to Birdwatching Outings has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
FreeOne Day Only
#22Saturday · 2026-10-03 10:00am · One Day Only
Prospect Park, BrooklynIntroduction to Birdwatching Outings
Introduction to Birdwatching Outings has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#23
Prospect Park, BrooklynSaturday · 2026-10-03 10:00amFree
Dance Fitness with Shape Up NYC at the Boathouse
Dance Fitness with Shape Up NYC at the Boathouse has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
FreeOne Day Only
#23Saturday · 2026-10-03 10:00am · One Day Only
Prospect Park, BrooklynDance Fitness with Shape Up NYC at the Boathouse
Dance Fitness with Shape Up NYC at the Boathouse has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#24
BrooklynSaturday · 2026-10-03 10:00amFree
It’s My Park at Owl’s Head Park
It’s My Park at Owl’s Head Park has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
FreeOne Day Only
#24Saturday · 2026-10-03 10:00am · One Day Only
BrooklynIt’s My Park at Owl’s Head Park
It’s My Park at Owl’s Head Park has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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