Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Williamsburg, Brooklyn over Columbus Day weekend 2026 (Oct 10–12): 30 picks, refreshed weekly.
30 picks · checked Sep 17
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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Booth's Extra Fine, Williamsburg, BrooklynFreezer-poured martinis, dry-aged ribeye and butter rolls at chef Nick Pfannerstill's supper-club steakhouse, new to Williamsburg.
Booth's Extra Fine, Williamsburg, BrooklynFreezer-poured martinis, dry-aged ribeye and butter rolls at chef Nick Pfannerstill's supper-club steakhouse, new to Williamsburg.
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Mythily, Williamsburg, BrooklynStuffed eggplant curry and tilefish in mango curry at Top Chef alum Rasika Venkatesa's 45-seat Tamil restaurant, new to Williamsburg.
Mythily, Williamsburg, BrooklynStuffed eggplant curry and tilefish in mango curry at Top Chef alum Rasika Venkatesa's 45-seat Tamil restaurant, new to Williamsburg.
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Marsha P. Johnson State Park, Williamsburg, BrooklynThe original Smorgasburg fills Marsha P. Johnson State Park on the Williamsburg waterfront with vendor stalls and a full Manhattan skyline behind them.
Marsha P. Johnson State Park, Williamsburg, BrooklynThe original Smorgasburg fills Marsha P. Johnson State Park on the Williamsburg waterfront with vendor stalls and a full Manhattan skyline behind them.
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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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Brooklyn Steel, East Williamsburg, BrooklynCurrier and Ives · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsBristol trip-hop pioneer Tricky, who helped shape Massive Attack's early sound, brings his dark, whispered songs to Brooklyn Steel.
Brooklyn Steel, East Williamsburg, BrooklynCurrier and Ives · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsBristol trip-hop pioneer Tricky, who helped shape Massive Attack's early sound, brings his dark, whispered songs to Brooklyn Steel.
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Brooklyn Bowl, Williamsburg, BrooklynMC Lyte, the Brooklyn-raised rapper behind one of the first solo albums by a woman in hip-hop, brings Cha Cha Cha and Ruffneck to Brooklyn Bowl.
Brooklyn Bowl, Williamsburg, BrooklynMC Lyte, the Brooklyn-raised rapper behind one of the first solo albums by a woman in hip-hop, brings Cha Cha Cha and Ruffneck to Brooklyn Bowl.
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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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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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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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Brooklyn Bowl, Williamsburg, BrooklynThe world's first all-drag Grateful Dead tribute plays two sets with fresh setlists at Brooklyn Bowl, born in Nashville to defy a drag ban.
Brooklyn Bowl, Williamsburg, BrooklynThe world's first all-drag Grateful Dead tribute plays two sets with fresh setlists at Brooklyn Bowl, born in Nashville to defy a drag ban.
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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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Brooklyn Steel, East Williamsburg, BrooklynIceland's Daði Freyr, the Think About Things Eurovision favorite, brings his synth-pop dance party to Brooklyn Steel.
Brooklyn Steel, East Williamsburg, BrooklynIceland's Daði Freyr, the Think About Things Eurovision favorite, brings his synth-pop dance party to Brooklyn Steel.
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Nitehawk Cinema Williamsburg, Williamsburg, BrooklynBella and Edward's wedding, honeymoon and alarming pregnancy return to the big screen as a Williamsburg brunch movie for its anniversary.
Nitehawk Cinema Williamsburg, Williamsburg, BrooklynBella and Edward's wedding, honeymoon and alarming pregnancy return to the big screen as a Williamsburg brunch movie for its anniversary.
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Brooklyn Bowl, Williamsburg, BrooklynThe Rock and Roll Playhouse turns Brooklyn Bowl into a kid-volume dance party with DJ Golden Hour, games and movement for little rockers.
Brooklyn Bowl, Williamsburg, BrooklynThe Rock and Roll Playhouse turns Brooklyn Bowl into a kid-volume dance party with DJ Golden Hour, games and movement for little rockers.
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Union Pool, Williamsburg, BrooklynWwwhatsup at en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRev. Vince Anderson and his Love Choir fill Union Pool's back room for a free, 21-and-over holiday Monday night in Williamsburg.
Union Pool, Williamsburg, BrooklynWwwhatsup at en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRev. Vince Anderson and his Love Choir fill Union Pool's back room for a free, 21-and-over holiday Monday night in Williamsburg.
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ART Williamsburg (rooftop at Arlo Williamsburg), Williamsburg, BrooklynA slow-build sunset house party on the Arlo Williamsburg roof from the team behind Azure — golden hour first, dance floor after dark.
ART Williamsburg (rooftop at Arlo Williamsburg), Williamsburg, BrooklynA slow-build sunset house party on the Arlo Williamsburg roof from the team behind Azure — golden hour first, dance floor after dark.
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National Sawdust, Williamsburg, BrooklynBruce Steinberg · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsViolinist Raaginder bends Indian classical ragas into R&B, pop and hip-hop grooves in National Sawdust's acoustically tuned Williamsburg room.
National Sawdust, Williamsburg, BrooklynBruce Steinberg · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsViolinist Raaginder bends Indian classical ragas into R&B, pop and hip-hop grooves in National Sawdust's acoustically tuned Williamsburg room.
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Brooklyn Bowl, Williamsburg, BrooklynA kids' rock opera about Tica, a ladybug with one day to live, plays a morning show at Brooklyn Bowl from The Rock and Roll Playhouse.
Brooklyn Bowl, Williamsburg, BrooklynA kids' rock opera about Tica, a ladybug with one day to live, plays a morning show at Brooklyn Bowl from The Rock and Roll Playhouse.
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Brooklyn Steel, East Williamsburg, BrooklynMind Enterprises brings the Negroni Love Tour's danceable electronic pop to Brooklyn Steel, one of only a dozen North American stops.
Brooklyn Steel, East Williamsburg, BrooklynMind Enterprises brings the Negroni Love Tour's danceable electronic pop to Brooklyn Steel, one of only a dozen North American stops.
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Nitehawk Cinema Williamsburg, Williamsburg, BrooklynJustin Long and Gina Philips flee a winged creature on a country road in this road-trip horror, projected on 35mm after midnight.
Nitehawk Cinema Williamsburg, Williamsburg, BrooklynJustin Long and Gina Philips flee a winged creature on a country road in this road-trip horror, projected on 35mm after midnight.
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National Sawdust, Williamsburg, BrooklynLau Noah previews a folk opera made entirely by ear and memory, no sheet music, with a short film and live set at National Sawdust.
National Sawdust, Williamsburg, BrooklynLau Noah previews a folk opera made entirely by ear and memory, no sheet music, with a short film and live set at National Sawdust.
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Music Hall of Williamsburg, Williamsburg, BrooklynBoston tech-death band Revocation mark 20 years on the 20 Years of Torment tour, with Defeated Sanity and Fuming Mouth at Music Hall of Williamsburg.
Music Hall of Williamsburg, Williamsburg, BrooklynBoston tech-death band Revocation mark 20 years on the 20 Years of Torment tour, with Defeated Sanity and Fuming Mouth at Music Hall of Williamsburg.
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