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Adult Coloring

Adult Coloring

πŸ“… Oct 13 πŸ•’ 1:00 PM πŸ“ Rugby Library
other Free
Citizenship Class

Citizenship Class

πŸ“… Oct 13 πŸ•’ 9:30 AM πŸ“ Central Library, Business & Career Center, Classroom
fitness-outdoors Free
Community Hour

Community Hour

πŸ“… Oct 13 πŸ•’ 11:00 AM πŸ“ Central Library, Civic Commons Partner Office
workshops-classes Free
DUPLO Lego Time

DUPLO Lego Time

πŸ“… Oct 13 πŸ•’ 1:00 PM πŸ“ Macon Library
kids-family Free
Grab & Go Craft Kits

Grab & Go Craft Kits

πŸ“… Oct 13 πŸ•’ 1:00 PM πŸ“ Cypress Hills Library
workshops-classes Free
Grab and Go Crafts

Grab and Go Crafts

πŸ“… Oct 13 πŸ•’ 1:00 PM πŸ“ Williamsburgh Library
kids-family Free
i3 Lecture Series

i3 Lecture Series

πŸ“… Oct 13 πŸ•’ 7:00 PM πŸ“ SVA MFA Photography, Video and Related Media πŸ—ΊοΈ Gramercy
readings-lectures Manhattan Free
It’s My Park Day

It’s My Park Day

πŸ“… Oct 13 πŸ•’ 10:00 AM πŸ“ Prospect Park
fitness-outdoors New York Free
Mahjong

Mahjong

πŸ“… Oct 13 πŸ•’ 1:00 PM πŸ“ Dyker Library, Auditorium
workshops-classes Free
Neighborhood Tech Help

Neighborhood Tech Help

πŸ“… Oct 13 πŸ•’ 1:00 PM πŸ“ Sunset Park Library
fitness-outdoors New York Free
Wetlab Look-ins

Wetlab Look-ins

πŸ“… Oct 13 πŸ•’ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM πŸ“ Pier 40
fitness-outdoors Free
Brooklyn Energy Careers Summit

Brooklyn Energy Careers Summit

πŸ“… Oct 14 πŸ•’ 4:00 PM πŸ“ New York University Tandon School of Engineering, Pfizer Auditorium πŸ—ΊοΈ Brooklyn Heights
other Brooklyn Free
Fall Fix-Up

Fall Fix-Up

πŸ“… Oct 14 πŸ•’ 10:00 AM πŸ“ Prospect Park
fitness-outdoors New York Free
Pop-Up Talks

Pop-Up Talks

πŸ“… Oct 14 πŸ•’ 3 - 4 PM πŸ“ Brooklyn Museum
Top pick fairs-festivals Brooklyn Free
Pop-Up Talks

Pop-Up Talks

πŸ“… Oct 14 πŸ•’ 2 - 3 PM πŸ“ Brooklyn Museum
Top pick fairs-festivals Brooklyn Free
Wetlab Look-ins

Wetlab Look-ins

πŸ“… Oct 14 πŸ•’ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM πŸ“ Pier 40
fitness-outdoors Free
Gospel Concert

Gospel Concert

πŸ“… Oct 15 πŸ•’ 11:00 AM πŸ“ Queens Church of the Firstborn
Top pick concerts-music Queens Free
Movie Night: TBD

Movie Night: TBD

πŸ“… Oct 15 πŸ•’ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM πŸ“ Intrepid Museum
Top pick movies-film Manhattan Free
Pop-Up Talks

Pop-Up Talks

πŸ“… Oct 15 πŸ•’ 2 - 3 PM πŸ“ Brooklyn Museum
Top pick fairs-festivals Brooklyn Free
Pop-Up Talks

Pop-Up Talks

πŸ“… Oct 15 πŸ•’ 3 - 4 PM πŸ“ Brooklyn Museum
Top pick fairs-festivals Brooklyn Free
Pop-Up Talks

Pop-Up Talks

πŸ“… Oct 16 πŸ•’ 2 - 3 PM πŸ“ Brooklyn Museum
Top pick fairs-festivals Brooklyn Free
Pop-Up Talks

Pop-Up Talks

πŸ“… Oct 16 πŸ•’ 3 - 4 PM πŸ“ Brooklyn Museum
Top pick fairs-festivals Brooklyn Free
Fall Festival 2026

Fall Festival 2026

πŸ“… Oct 17 πŸ•’ 10:00 AM πŸ“ Dyckman Farmhouse Museum
Top pick fairs-festivals Free
Pop-Up Audubon I

Pop-Up Audubon I

πŸ“… Oct 17 πŸ•’ 12:00 PM πŸ“ Prospect Park
fitness-outdoors New York Free
Pop-Up Audubon II

Pop-Up Audubon II

πŸ“… Oct 17 πŸ•’ 12:00 PM πŸ“ Prospect Park
fitness-outdoors New York Free
Pop-Up Talks

Pop-Up Talks

πŸ“… Oct 17 πŸ•’ 2 - 3 PM πŸ“ Brooklyn Museum
Top pick fairs-festivals Brooklyn Free
Pop-Up Talks

Pop-Up Talks

πŸ“… Oct 17 πŸ•’ 3 - 4 PM πŸ“ Brooklyn Museum
Top pick fairs-festivals Brooklyn Free
UJC Summit 2026

UJC Summit 2026

πŸ“… Oct 17 πŸ•’ 9:30 AM πŸ“ The Shed πŸ—ΊοΈ Chelsea
other Manhattan Free
Wetlab Look-ins

Wetlab Look-ins

πŸ“… Oct 17 πŸ•’ 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM πŸ“ Pier 40
fitness-outdoors Free
Congo in Harlem 18

Congo in Harlem 18

πŸ“… Oct 18 πŸ“ Maysles Documentary Center
Top pick movies-film Free
Harlem Meet Africa

Harlem Meet Africa

πŸ“… Oct 18 πŸ•’ 2 PM πŸ“ Marcus Garvey Park - Richard Rodgers Amphitheater πŸ—ΊοΈ Harlem
fitness-outdoors Manhattan Free
Harlem Meet Africa Festival

Harlem Meet Africa Festival

πŸ“… Oct 18 πŸ“ Marcus Garvey Park - Richard Rodgers Amphitheater πŸ—ΊοΈ Harlem
fairs-festivals Manhattan Free
Joy in Motion

Joy in Motion

πŸ“… Oct 18 πŸ“ Recirculation NYC a Project of Word Up
other Free
Pop-Up Audubon I

Pop-Up Audubon I

πŸ“… Oct 18 πŸ•’ 12:00 PM πŸ“ Prospect Park
fitness-outdoors New York Free
Pop-Up Audubon II

Pop-Up Audubon II

πŸ“… Oct 18 πŸ•’ 12:00 PM πŸ“ Prospect Park
fitness-outdoors New York Free
Pop-Up Talks

Pop-Up Talks

πŸ“… Oct 18 πŸ•’ 2 - 3 PM πŸ“ Brooklyn Museum
Top pick fairs-festivals Brooklyn Free
Pop-Up Talks

Pop-Up Talks

πŸ“… Oct 18 πŸ•’ 3 - 4 PM πŸ“ Brooklyn Museum
Top pick fairs-festivals Brooklyn Free
It’s My Park Day

It’s My Park Day

πŸ“… Oct 19 πŸ•’ 10:00 AM πŸ“ Prospect Park
fitness-outdoors New York Free
Wetlab Look-ins

Wetlab Look-ins

πŸ“… Oct 20 πŸ•’ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM πŸ“ Pier 40
fitness-outdoors Free
PIPES: David Higgs

PIPES: David Higgs

πŸ“… Oct 21 πŸ•’ 6:30 PM πŸ“ Trinity Church πŸ—ΊοΈ Financial District
other Manhattan Free
Wetlab Look-ins

Wetlab Look-ins

πŸ“… Oct 21 πŸ•’ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM πŸ“ Pier 40
fitness-outdoors Free
Meet a NASA Space Engineer

Meet a NASA Space Engineer

πŸ“… Oct 23 πŸ•’ 3:00 PM πŸ“ 114-64 Merrick Boulevard Queens, NY 11434
kids-family Queens Free
Praise Day for Sonia Sanchez!

Praise Day for Sonia Sanchez!

πŸ“… Oct 23 πŸ•’ 7:30 PM πŸ“ Great Hall at The Cooper Union πŸ—ΊοΈ East Village
other Manhattan Free
Fall Family Fun Day

Fall Family Fun Day

πŸ“… Oct 24 πŸ•’ 12:00 PM πŸ“ Wayanda Park
Top pick concerts-music Queens Free
The Last 10

The Last 10

πŸ“… Oct 24 πŸ•’ 6:30 AM πŸ“ T.J.MAXX on E. 59th st. 1st ave. πŸ—ΊοΈ Midtown East
workshops-classes Manhattan Free
Downtown Voices: Mozart Mass

Downtown Voices: Mozart Mass

πŸ“… Nov 4 πŸ•’ 6:30 PM πŸ“ Trinity Church πŸ—ΊοΈ Financial District
Top pick concerts-music Manhattan Free
JazzFest 2026

JazzFest 2026

πŸ“… Nov 7 πŸ“ BRIC House
Top pick concerts-music Free
Friends Shop & Mingle

Friends Shop & Mingle

πŸ“… Nov 17 πŸ•’ 5:30 PM πŸ“ New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building πŸ—ΊοΈ Murray Hill
readings-lectures Manhattan Free
New York Career Fair

New York Career Fair

πŸ“… Dec 2 πŸ•’ 9:30 AM πŸ“ Hilton πŸ—ΊοΈ Midtown East
workshops-classes Manhattan Free
Albany Career Fair

Albany Career Fair

πŸ“… Dec 9 πŸ•’ 9:30 AM πŸ“ Hyatt πŸ—ΊοΈ Financial District
workshops-classes Manhattan Free
Odd Mob

Odd Mob

πŸ“… May 29 πŸ“ Manhattan
Top pick concerts-music Free