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SAT, OCT 31 · 1 PM–2 PM
57°F · Sunny
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Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Prospect Park, Ocean Avenue entrance (Washington Irving stat, Brooklyn · official listing on prospectpark.org · checked Oct 29
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Free and cheap date ideas in NYC: gallery nights, free concerts, walking tours, tastings and markets worth wandering. Pair any of these with a walk and you’ve got a night out. For paid ideas, see Date night.
Starts in 22h 38m
SUN, NOV 1 · 11 AM–12 PM
56°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at American Veterans Memorial Pier, Brooklyn · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Saltwater Fishing
Starts in 22h 38m
SUN, NOV 1 · 11 AM–12:30 PM
56°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Sunset Park Playground (in Sunset Park), Brooklyn · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Fall Foliage Tree ID
Starts in 1w 0d
SAT, NOV 7 · 2 PM–3:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park, Brooklyn · official listing on prospectpark.org · checked Oct 30
Battle of Brooklyn Walking Tour
Starts in 2w 0d
SAT, NOV 14 · 1 PM–2:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Prospect Park Picnic House, Brooklyn · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Fall foliage hike in Prospect Park
Starts in 8w 1d
SUN, DEC 27 · 1 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Salt Marsh Nature Center, Brooklyn · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Plants of the holiday season walk
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