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Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best date night ideas in brooklyn in New York City the weekend of Oct 9–12, 2026: 39 picks, refreshed weekly.
39 picks · checked Sep 28
Brooklyn Children's Museum, Crown Heights, BrooklynDisco roller skating on a rooftop with skyline views returns to Brooklyn Children's Museum, a nod to the legendary Empire Rink — reopening weekend.
Brooklyn Children's Museum, Crown Heights, BrooklynDisco roller skating on a rooftop with skyline views returns to Brooklyn Children's Museum, a nod to the legendary Empire Rink — reopening weekend.
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Williamsburg Cinemas and Brooklyn partner venues, Williamsburg, BrooklynJim.henderson · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBrooklyn's 19th indie film festival screens about 100 films at Williamsburg Cinemas, picked from 1,000-plus submissions across 60 countries.
Williamsburg Cinemas and Brooklyn partner venues, Williamsburg, BrooklynJim.henderson · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBrooklyn's 19th indie film festival screens about 100 films at Williamsburg Cinemas, picked from 1,000-plus submissions across 60 countries.
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BAM Fisher (Fishman Space), Fort Greene, BrooklynDorcy Rugamba turns his memoir of family lost in Rwanda's genocide into a 'hymn to life' with guitarist Majnun at BAM Next Wave.
BAM Fisher (Fishman Space), Fort Greene, BrooklynDorcy Rugamba turns his memoir of family lost in Rwanda's genocide into a 'hymn to life' with guitarist Majnun at BAM Next Wave.
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Pacha New York, East Williamsburg, Brooklyn50 Cent headlines a Mamacita night at Pacha New York, the club that took over the old Brooklyn Mirage site — 'In Da Club' at an actual club.
Pacha New York, East Williamsburg, Brooklyn50 Cent headlines a Mamacita night at Pacha New York, the club that took over the old Brooklyn Mirage site — 'In Da Club' at an actual club.
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The Bell House, Gowanus, BrooklynMaria Bamford's voice-shifting, deeply personal stand-up fills the Bell House for four shows across two nights, all listed sold out.
The Bell House, Gowanus, BrooklynMaria Bamford's voice-shifting, deeply personal stand-up fills the Bell House for four shows across two nights, all listed sold out.
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Newtown Creek Nature Walk, Greenpoint, BrooklynAlex Lozupone · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHeadsets on, 40 guests follow dancers and giant puppets along Newtown Creek, recast as the River Styx, in an immersive Persephone myth.
Newtown Creek Nature Walk, Greenpoint, BrooklynAlex Lozupone · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHeadsets on, 40 guests follow dancers and giant puppets along Newtown Creek, recast as the River Styx, in an immersive Persephone myth.
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ART Williamsburg (rooftop at Arlo Williamsburg), Williamsburg, BrooklynThe rooftop party series Those Nights spins its last New York house set of the year above Wythe Avenue — one final skyline night.
ART Williamsburg (rooftop at Arlo Williamsburg), Williamsburg, BrooklynThe rooftop party series Those Nights spins its last New York house set of the year above Wythe Avenue — one final skyline night.
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Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynIndustry City Gourmet Food and Drinks Tour at Industry City.
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynIndustry City Gourmet Food and Drinks Tour at Industry City.
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Pacha New York, East Williamsburg, BrooklynHot Creations and Paradise founder Jamie Jones, once voted RA's No. 1 DJ, plays a long house set at Pacha New York to open the holiday weekend.
Pacha New York, East Williamsburg, BrooklynHot Creations and Paradise founder Jamie Jones, once voted RA's No. 1 DJ, plays a long house set at Pacha New York to open the holiday weekend.
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Brooklyn Improv, Williamsburg, BrooklynMexican comic Ricardo O'Farrill brings a Spanish-language hour about the uncomfortable conversations most people dodge to Brooklyn Improv.
Brooklyn Improv, Williamsburg, BrooklynMexican comic Ricardo O'Farrill brings a Spanish-language hour about the uncomfortable conversations most people dodge to Brooklyn Improv.
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Sunset Park: Lawn at 44th and 6th, BrooklynArt on wheels rolls into Sunset Park's lawn for creative community engagement.
Sunset Park: Lawn at 44th and 6th, BrooklynArt on wheels rolls into Sunset Park's lawn for creative community engagement.
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Pacha New York, East Williamsburg, BrooklynDeep Root Records boss Francis Mercier plays a day-into-night house session at Pacha New York, ending by midnight ahead of the holiday Monday.
Pacha New York, East Williamsburg, BrooklynDeep Root Records boss Francis Mercier plays a day-into-night house session at Pacha New York, ending by midnight ahead of the holiday Monday.
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The Bell House, Gowanus, BrooklynVenezuelan comedian Poly Díaz, based between Mexico and the U.S., performs a Spanish-language stand-up set at the Bell House.
The Bell House, Gowanus, BrooklynVenezuelan comedian Poly Díaz, based between Mexico and the U.S., performs a Spanish-language stand-up set at the Bell House.
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Xanadu, Bushwick, BrooklynA neon, glitter-drenched daytime roller disco on Starr Street in Bushwick, skating to disco, house and pop for ages 5 to 95.
Xanadu, Bushwick, BrooklynA neon, glitter-drenched daytime roller disco on Starr Street in Bushwick, skating to disco, house and pop for ages 5 to 95.
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House of Yes, Bushwick, BrooklynAluna headlines a Libra-season party at House of Yes with Darling Cool and Niara Sterling, with no phones allowed on the dance floor.
House of Yes, Bushwick, BrooklynAluna headlines a Libra-season party at House of Yes with Darling Cool and Niara Sterling, with no phones allowed on the dance floor.
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Brooklyn Comedy Collective (Eris Mainstage), East Williamsburg, BrooklynA live band and cast improvise an entire musical from one audience suggestion — Baby Wants Candy has made up more than 3,500 of them.
Brooklyn Comedy Collective (Eris Mainstage), East Williamsburg, BrooklynA live band and cast improvise an entire musical from one audience suggestion — Baby Wants Candy has made up more than 3,500 of them.
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Puppetworks at Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynBrooklyn's veteran marionette troupe opens its new Industry City stage with a 55-minute Hansel & Gretel set to Humperdinck songs.
Puppetworks at Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynBrooklyn's veteran marionette troupe opens its new Industry City stage with a 55-minute Hansel & Gretel set to Humperdinck songs.
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Nitehawk Cinema Prospect Park, Windsor Terrace, BrooklynAudrey II demands to be fed as Frank Oz's 1986 horror musical plays on 35mm, with brunch served at your seat in Brooklyn.
Nitehawk Cinema Prospect Park, Windsor Terrace, BrooklynAudrey II demands to be fed as Frank Oz's 1986 horror musical plays on 35mm, with brunch served at your seat in Brooklyn.
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House of Yes, Bushwick, BrooklynHouse of Yes stages Rocky Horror live with drag star God Complex as Frank-N-Furter — costumes and callbacks encouraged, for an October run only.
House of Yes, Bushwick, BrooklynHouse of Yes stages Rocky Horror live with drag star God Complex as Frank-N-Furter — costumes and callbacks encouraged, for an October run only.
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Green-Wood Cemetery and Fort Hamilton Distillery, Industry City, Greenwood Heights / Sunset Park, BrooklynRide a trolley past Green-Wood's Revolutionary War figures and old distillers, then taste four whiskeys at Fort Hamilton Distillery in Industry City.
Green-Wood Cemetery and Fort Hamilton Distillery, Industry City, Greenwood Heights / Sunset Park, BrooklynRide a trolley past Green-Wood's Revolutionary War figures and old distillers, then taste four whiskeys at Fort Hamilton Distillery in Industry City.
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Fort Hamilton Distillery, Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynLive jazz and blues fill Fort Hamilton Distillery's Industry City tasting room for a two-hour Sunday session with craft cocktails at the bar.
Fort Hamilton Distillery, Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynLive jazz and blues fill Fort Hamilton Distillery's Industry City tasting room for a two-hour Sunday session with craft cocktails at the bar.
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Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynTour a working brewery and taste sake at Industry City — a guided behind-the-scenes session for craft-drink curious New Yorkers.
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynTour a working brewery and taste sake at Industry City — a guided behind-the-scenes session for craft-drink curious New Yorkers.
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Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynA guided trip through Green-Wood Cemetery's history, told through cocktails at Fort Hamilton Distillery's Industry City bar.
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynA guided trip through Green-Wood Cemetery's history, told through cocktails at Fort Hamilton Distillery's Industry City bar.
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Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynJim.henderson · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree live jazz and blues fill Industry City evening.
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynJim.henderson · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree live jazz and blues fill Industry City evening.
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