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Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynSaturday 12pm–6pmFree
A Haunting in Industry City
Twenty horror makers bring art, apparel, jewelry and oddities to Industry City.
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Things to Do in Brooklyn the Weekend of Oct 16–18, 2026
Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Brooklyn the weekend of Oct 16–18, 2026: 14 picks, refreshed weekly.
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Industry City, Sunset Park, Brooklyn#1Saturday 12pm–6pm · One Day Only
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynA Haunting in Industry City
Twenty horror makers bring art, apparel, jewelry and oddities to Industry City.
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The Green-House at Green-Wood Cemetery, Greenwood Heights, BrooklynFriday · October 16Free or low-cost
Archtober: The Green-House at Green-Wood Cemetery
Archtober Building of the Day: an architect-led tour of The Green-House at Green-Wood Cemetery, led by Architecture Research Office (ARO).
FreeArchtoberArchitecture tour
#2Friday · October 16 · One Day Only
The Green-House at Green-Wood Cemetery, Greenwood Heights, BrooklynArchtober: The Green-House at Green-Wood Cemetery
Archtober Building of the Day: an architect-led tour of The Green-House at Green-Wood Cemetery, led by Architecture Research Office (ARO).
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Prospect Park Zoo, Prospect Park, BrooklynSaturdays & Sundays Oct 3–31, 2026; 10am–5:30pm$3–$12
Spooktober! At Prospect Park Zoo
Tombstones for extinct animals in Sea Lion Court, a nocturnal Spooky Trail and harvest photo spots make Prospect Park Zoo a costume-friendly stop.
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#3Saturdays & Sundays Oct 3–31, 2026; 10am–5:30pm · Limited Run
Prospect Park Zoo, Prospect Park, BrooklynSpooktober! At Prospect Park Zoo
Tombstones for extinct animals in Sea Lion Court, a nocturnal Spooky Trail and harvest photo spots make Prospect Park Zoo a costume-friendly stop.
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Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynJim.henderson · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSundays through Oct 18Free
Sunday Sessions: Live Jazz & Blues
Free live jazz and blues fill Industry City evening.
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#4Sundays through Oct 18 · Limited Run
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynJim.henderson · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSunday Sessions: Live Jazz & Blues
Free live jazz and blues fill Industry City evening.
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Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Heights, BrooklynOn view May 16–Dec 6, 2026Timed ticket required
Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses at the Brooklyn Museum
140-plus couture pieces worn by Beyoncé, Björk and Lady Gaga fill Iris van Herpen's North American debut at the Brooklyn Museum.
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#5On view May 16–Dec 6, 2026 · Limited Run
Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Heights, BrooklynIris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses at the Brooklyn Museum
140-plus couture pieces worn by Beyoncé, Björk and Lady Gaga fill Iris van Herpen's North American debut at the Brooklyn Museum.
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Someday Bar, Boerum Hill, BrooklynOct 1 – Nov 1, 2026
Black Lagoon Halloween Pop-Up at Someday Bar
Cult-horror decor and creature-feature cocktails take over Someday Bar on Atlantic Avenue for Black Lagoon's month-long Halloween haunt.
HalloweenCocktails21+
#6Oct 1 – Nov 1, 2026 · Limited Run
Someday Bar, Boerum Hill, BrooklynBlack Lagoon Halloween Pop-Up at Someday Bar
Cult-horror decor and creature-feature cocktails take over Someday Bar on Atlantic Avenue for Black Lagoon's month-long Halloween haunt.
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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.
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#7Saturdays 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.
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DUMBO Archway, 80 Pearl Street, DUMBO, BrooklynSaturdays and Sundays, 10am–5pm, through December 21, 2026
Brooklyn Flea DUMBO
Vintage clothing, antiques and design pieces fill the DUMBO Archway under the Manhattan Bridge, with the bridge tower framing every photo.
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#8Saturdays and Sundays, 10am–5pm, through December 21, 2026 · Limited Run
DUMBO Archway, 80 Pearl Street, DUMBO, BrooklynBrooklyn Flea DUMBO
Vintage clothing, antiques and design pieces fill the DUMBO Archway under the Manhattan Bridge, with the bridge tower framing every photo.
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Crown Heights, BrooklynOn view May 23 – October 25, 2026Included 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.
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#9On view May 23 – October 25, 2026 · 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.
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Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynSaturdays through Oct 17Free
Guided Brewery Tour and Sake Tasting
Tour 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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#10Saturdays through Oct 17 · Limited Run
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynGuided Brewery Tour and Sake Tasting
Tour 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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House of Yes, Bushwick, BrooklynSelect nights Oct 9–23, 2026Ticketed
Lips: Rocky Horror
House of Yes stages Rocky Horror live with drag star God Complex as Frank-N-Furter — costumes and callbacks encouraged, for an October run only.
DragCult Classic21+
#11Select nights Oct 9–23, 2026 · Limited Run
House of Yes, Bushwick, BrooklynLips: Rocky Horror
House 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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Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park, BrooklynOn view through November 15, 2026Free
Exhibit: The Shirley Chisholm Way: Brooklyn’s Blueprint for Change
A free Prospect Park exhibit honors Shirley Chisholm through seven life lessons, Al Johnson portraits and rare campaign memorabilia.
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#12On view through November 15, 2026 · Limited Run
Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park, BrooklynExhibit: The Shirley Chisholm Way: Brooklyn’s Blueprint for Change
A free Prospect Park exhibit honors Shirley Chisholm through seven life lessons, Al Johnson portraits and rare campaign memorabilia.
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Ocean Parkway Malls: Ocean Parkway Malls, BrooklynThrough Oct 16
Hhfm Coney Island Hospital Market
Produce stands on the Ocean Parkway malls, the landscaped promenade Olmsted and Vaux drew as America's first parkway.
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#13Through Oct 16 · Limited Run
Ocean Parkway Malls: Ocean Parkway Malls, BrooklynHhfm Coney Island Hospital Market
Produce stands on the Ocean Parkway malls, the landscaped promenade Olmsted and Vaux drew as America's first parkway.
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Prospect Park: Bartel Pritchard Lot, BrooklynThrough Oct 18
GrowNYC @ Bartel-Pritchard
A Greenmarket on the Bartel-Pritchard Square lot, right where Prospect Park West meets Windsor Terrace.
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#14Through Oct 18 · 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.
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