👀 Here’s what’s happening this week:
Local Happenings and New Openings
NYC DOT’s Trick-or-Streets is back for October, turning streets and plazas across the city into car-free spaces for Halloween fun, with activities, entertainment and family-friendly programming. There are several events happening around the neighborhood, so you can celebrate close to home. Here are a few local spots to check out:
Fort Greene: Jitu Weusi Plaza on Putnam Avenue, Fulton Street to Grand Avenue (Thursday, October 22, 10am–8:30pm)
Clinton Hill: Waverly Avenue, DeKalb Avenue to Willoughby Avenue (Saturday, October 31, 5pm–9pm)
Bed-Stuy: Macon Street, Marcy Avenue to Nostrand Avenue (Saturday, October 31, 8am–8pm) and Verona Place, Fulton Street to Macon Street (Saturday, October 31, 8am–8pm).
📸: nyc.gov
Bed-Stuy’s School District 16 is included in New York City’s upcoming expansion of its free 2-K program, bringing more early education options to local families. The city plans to add 10,000 seats for fall 2027, expanding access to more than 12,000 families across the five boroughs. The expansion will also reach every school district in the Bronx and Staten Island, alongside additional neighborhoods elsewhere in the city. Applications for fall 2027 are expected to open after further details are announced.
Private Picassos’ 2027 school break camp enrollment opens in less than 2 weeks on Monday, November 2. Spots tend to go quickly as the camps continue to grow so if you’re hoping to book a spot for your little artist, it’s worth signing up early.
I've been seeing so many spooky and fall-flavored treats (and drinks) making their way onto menus lately, so here's a roundup of some Halloween sweets to try before the season is over:
Okay, now I’m off to do some serious Halloweenmaxxing 🧛
Marina ✨
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Saturday, October 24:
🎃 BBG Fall Harvest Festival (11am – 5pm): Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s fall festival returns with live music, a cider and beer garden, pumpkin decorating, family activities and an afternoon costume parade. Flannel encouraged. Tickets and the full lineup are available here.
🎃 Fort Greene Park Halloween Fest (12pm – 4pm): Halloween Fest is back with a free afternoon of spooky stories, face painting, family-friendly games and more. Costumes are encouraged, and there’s no RSVP required.
The rain date is Sunday, October 25.
🎃 The Great PUPkin (12pm – 1pm): Fort Greene Park’s annual Halloween dog costume contest is back, bringing Brooklyn’s most creative pups together to show off their spooky and creative costumes.
🎃 Beats for Treats (2pm – 7pm): Saint James Joy’s annual Halloween block party and candy drive is back with music from DJ Tee Em Dee and a special guest. Bring an unopened bag of candy to help treat neighborhood kids. Costumes are optional, but good vibes are required!
🎃 Fort Greene Park Jack-o’-Lantern Contest (12pm – 4pm): Fort Greene Park is hosting its first-ever Jack-o’-Lantern Contest, with 10 selected pumpkins featured at the annual Halloween Festival. Submit your entry here TODAY by noon.
Tuesday, October 27:
🎃 Dog-O-Ween (5pm): Leland Brooklyn is hosting a Halloween party for pups, complete with costume awards, a red carpet, photographers, judges, homemade dog treats and pup cups. Dress up your four-legged friend and get ready for a spooky evening out.
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An ice cream showdown with flavors voted for by neighbors, and more Halloween fun 👻