FLEA MARKET THIS WEEKEND AT EAST FOURTH STREET COMMUNITY GARDEN

 

Spring Flea Market

Saturday, May 2nd

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 3rd

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

Books, clothing, toys, housewares, knickknacks, baked goods, seedlings, and garden pots--you'll find them all at the East Fourth Street Community Garden's Spring Flea Market.

 

The flea market will be held on Saturday, May 2nd, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Sunday, May 3rd, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

The proceeds will be used to support the maintenance of the garden as well as the dozens of events that are offered for free to the community.

Location

East Fourth Street Community Garden

171 E. 4th Street

between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

https://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475 

"BLUEGRASS ON THE GREEN GRASS" OPEN BLUEGRASS JAM SESSIONS 2026 (FREE)

 

Bluegrass on the Green Grass

Saturday, April 25th

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

and Every Second and Fourth Saturday During the Garden's Open Season

"Bluegrass on the Green Grass," the free open bluegrass jam sessions for musicians and music lovers, will return to the East Fourth Street Community Garden for the fourth season in a row, weather permitting.

The series will kick off on April 25th at 1:00 p.m. and continue on every second and fourth Saturday of the month.

Bring your instruments and join in. All skill levels and ages are welcome. 

And kids are invited to dance along.

 

Location

East Fourth Street Community Garden

171 E. 4th Street

between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

https://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475 

OPEN HOURS FOR EAST FOURTH STREET COMMUNITY GARDEN FROM APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER 2026

 

The East Fourth Street Community Garden will be open for spring and summer from April 1st through October 31st. 

The garden will be open to the public on

• Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.,
• Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.,
• Sundays, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and
• whenever the gate is open. 

The garden offers free programming and services for the community. Past programs and services have included music concerts, guided meditation, sound baths, yoga classes, compost giveaways, writing workshops, ukulele workshops, bystander intervention training, flea markets, leaf drives, pumpkin smashing events, and winter solstice celebrations and amaryllis planting.

Location
East Fourth Street Community Garden
171 E. 4th Street
between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue
Windsor Terrace - Kensington, Brooklyn, New York

https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475 

https://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com/

SOLSTICE CELEBRATION AND AMARYLLIS PLANTING (FREE)

Solstice Celebration and Amaryllis Planting

Sunday, December 21st

noon to 2:00 p.m. 

From the East Fourth Street Community Garden: 

Celebrate Solstice in the Garden!

Pot some bulbs for blooms in the new year!

 

When? Solstice, aka this Sunday, December 21st, 12-2pm

Where? East 4th Street Community Garden, 171 E. 4th Street, 11218 (Between Ft Hamilton Pkway & Caton!)

Who? You!

Weather? Allegedly quite nice, high of 48 and predicted to be sunny : )

 

*** Kids and adults alike, come plant some Amaryllis bulbs now for color in the new year!

*** Bulbs, pots, and soil provided, or, if you have some spare 6-8 inch pots around that you'd like to plant yours in, feel free to bring as well.

 

*** Please note that if you have pets that like to eat plants, Amaryllis are not a healthy snack for pets. It's recommended to keep your new plant friend in a spot that is inaccessible to pets : )

 

Location

East Fourth Street Community Garden

171 E. 4th Street

between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

https://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475

POST-HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN SMASH (FREE)

Pumpkin Smash

Sunday, November 2nd

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

 

Repurpose your jack-o-lanterns, painted pumpkins, and plain pumpkins by turning them into compost for the East Fourth Street Community Garden.

 

Bring your Halloween pumpkins to the garden's annual Pumpkin Smash on Sunday, November 2nd, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. 

 

Pumpkins are 90% water, so they'll help moisten the soil in the garden. But pumpkins with glitter or candles can't be accepted because they can't be composted.

 

Location

East Fourth Street Community Garden

171 E. 4th Street

between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

https://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475

GOT LEAVES? DISPOSE OF THEM AT THE EAST FOURTH STREET COMMUNITY GARDEN

 

"The falling leaves drift by the window, the falling leaves of red and gold." If you rake them up, bag them, and take them over to the East Fourth Street Community Garden, they'll use them for composting food scraps. 

 

Bring the leaves to the garden by Sunday, November 2nd, during the garden's open hours, which are Wednesdays, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Saturdays, from9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and Sundays, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

Garden trimmings, such as roots and branches, can't be accepted, and the bags that you bring the leaves in shouldn't have any litter in them.

Location

East Fourth Street Community Garden 

171 E. 4th Street

between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

https://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475

FLEA MARKET: TWO-DAY FALL FLEA MARKET AT THE EAST FOURTH STREET COMMUNITY GARDEN

Fall Flea Market

Saturday, October 4th

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 5th

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

'Tis the season for mums and pumpkins.

The East Fourth Street Community Garden will host its annual fall flea market on Saturday, October 4th, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Sunday, October 5th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

In addition to chrysanthemums and pumpkins, books, clothing, toys, housewares, and knickknacks will also be sold.

The garden will use the proceeds to fund the many free events that it offers to the public from April through October.

Location

East Fourth Street Community Garden 

171 E. 4th Street

between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

https://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475

 

CREATING SAFE PUBLIC SPACES FOR EACH OTHER THROUGH BYSTANDER INTERVENTION TRAINING (FREE)

 

Bystander Intervention Training

Saturday, October 25th

3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The New York City Human Rights Commission will provide bystander intervention training at the East Fourth Street Community Garden on Saturday, October 25th, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

From the Commission:

Bystander intervention is built on the idea that we all play a role in creating safe public spaces for each other when we see our neighbors and community members facing bias, discrimination, or harassment.

 

The NYC Commission on Human Rights and community partners regularly co-host bystander intervention trainings to provide New Yorkers with the tools and strategies to safely respond when they witness bias incidents and discrimination.

 

Participants leave these trainings equipped with verbal and behavioral de-escalation strategies to non-violently intervene to disrupt hate-violence or hate speech.

 

The trainings explore the meaning of safety, of being an effective ally, and how identity plays a role in the ways we choose to intervene.

The training session is free and open to the public.

 

Location 

East Fourth Street Community Garden

171 E. 4th Street

between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

https://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475

"LEARN TO PLAY THE UKULELE" WORKSHOPS (FREE)

 

"Learn to Play the Ukulele" Workshops

Sunday, July 27th

Saturday, August 16th

Sunday, August 17th

10:30 a.m. to noon

 

Learn to play the ukulele at one or more of three free workshops on Sunday, July 27th, Saturday, August 16th, and Sunday, August 17th, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

 

Bring your own ukulele.

 

The workshops are open to all skill levels. They're designed for adults and older children who would like to learn to play the ukulele or are in the early stages of learning.

 

Location 

East Fourth Street Community Garden

171 E. 4th Street

between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

https://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475

 

LET'S WRITE TOGETHER: A WRITING WORKSHOP IN THE COMMUNITY GARDEN (FREE)

 

Writing Workshop 

Saturday, July 19th

3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

From Micky Shorr:

Micky Shorr will offer a writing workshop in the East Fourth Street Community Garden on July 19 from 3.30-5. 

She’ll offer a writing prompt as a suggestion that people can use. We’ll all write for an allotted amount of time. Then we’ll all be encouraged to share this first draft piece of writing, although there is no requirement. 

Group members will offer feedback about what they liked about what they heard. 

This is not a critique group; all writing genres and levels of experience are welcome.

Micky Shorr, a NY Writers Coalition-trained leader, has facilitated writing groups in public libraries--including the Windsor Terrace branch--both online and in person.

Location

East Fourth Street Community Garden

171 E. 4th Street

between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475

https://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com

UKULELE WORKSHOP (FREE)

 

Ukulele Workshop

Saturday, June 7th

10:30 a.m. to noon 

 

The East Fourth Street Community Garden will offer a free ukulele workshop on Saturday, June 7th, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

From the East Fourth Street Community Garden:

The workshop is designed for adults and older kids who are keen to learn or already dabbling in playing the ukulele and would benefit from a supportive community.

Location

East Fourth Street Community Garden

171 E. 4th Street

between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475

https://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com

WRITING WORKSHOP IN THE GARDEN (FREE)

Writing Workshop 

Saturday, June 7th

3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Micky Shorr will offer a writing workshop in the East Fourth Street Community Garden on Saturday, June 7th, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Attendees will write together from a prompt that Micky suggests and then be invited to share their work and hear feedback from others about what they liked.

This isn't an editing or critique class, and all levels of writing in any genre are welcome. 

Micky, a NY Writers Coalition-trained leader, has facilitated writing groups in public libraries--including the Windsor Terrace branch--both online and in person.

Location

East Fourth Street Community Garden

171 E. 4th Street

between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475

https://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com

COMPOST GIVEAWAY (FREE)

Compost Soil Giveback

 Saturday, June 14th

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

 

Get a free forty-pound bag or two of Sanitation Department compost soil at the East Fourth Street Community Garden.

 

The soil will be given away on Saturday, June 14th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., on a first come, first served basis, with a limit of two bags per household.

 

The soil has the Seal of Testing Assurance from the U.S. Composting Council.

 

Location

East Fourth Street Community Garden

171 E. 4th Street

between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

https://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475

 

 

 

  

YOGA IN THE GARDEN (FREE)

 

  

Yoga in the Garden

 Sunday, June 15th

4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Join Sunee LaClaire, owner of YogaSole, for a free "Yoga in the Garden" class on Sunday, June 15th, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. YogaSole is a community-based wellness studio in Windsor Terrace.

From YogaSole:

Welcome to Yoga in the Garden! Join us for a relaxing session of yoga at the beautiful East 4th Street Community Garden. 

Take a break from your busy day and immerse yourself in nature while practicing yoga. This in person event is the perfect opportunity to unwind, stretch, and connect with your mind and body. 

Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a beginner, all levels are welcome. Grab your yoga mat and come join us for a rejuvenating experience in the garden! 

Reserve a spot for the free event on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yoga-in-the-garden-tickets-1378806540479?aff=oddtdtcreator.

Location

East Fourth Street Community Garden

171 E. 4th Street

between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

https://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475

 

SOUND BATH IN THE GARDEN (FREE)

South Bath in the Garden

Friday, June 13th

6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

 

YogaSole, a community-based wellness studio in Windsor Terrace, will present a free "Sound Bath in the Garden," with Steph Thompson of Sacred Bloom Tribe, on Friday, June 13th, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Steph Thompson is a certified Mindfulness Trainer and a graduate of the Open Center’s Integrative Sound & Music Institute Certificate Program.

Register for the free event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sound-bath-in-the-garden-tickets-1378792127369.

From YogaSole:

"Come join us for a relaxing sound bath experience at the East 4th Street Community Garden! Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of crystal singing bowls and gentle chimes as you unwind and rejuvenate in the midst of nature. Let the harmonious vibrations wash over you and bring peace to your mind, body, and soul. 

This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and connect with yourself in a serene outdoor setting. Don't miss out on this unique and healing experience!

Bring a mat or a blanket so that you can lay out and be relaxed. Feel free to bring a pillow as well."

Location

East Fourth Street Community Garden

171 E. 4th Street

between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

https://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475 

CANCELED: GUIDED MEDITATION IN THE EAST FOURTH STREET COMMUNITY GARDEN (FREE)

Update: The July, August, September, and October meditations have been canceled.

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Guided Meditation

Sundays, 10:30 a.m.

 

Guided meditation focused on self-compassion will be offered in the East Fourth Street Community Garden once a month from April through October.

 

Self-compassion mindfulness practices have been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. The practices focus on offering gentle kindness to oneself through body awareness, words, and imagery.

 

Meditations will be offered at 10:30 a.m. on these Sundays: April 27th, May 18th, June 22nd, July 27th, August 17th, September 21st, and October 12th.

 

In case of rain, the event will be rescheduled for the following Sunday.

 

Location

East Fourth Street Community Garden

171 E. 4th Street

between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

https://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475 

TWO-DAY FLEA MARKET AT THE EAST FOURTH STREET COMMUNITY GARDEN

Spring Flea Market

Saturday, May 17th

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 18th

10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

 

Books, clothing, toys, knickknacks, housewares, plants, seedlings, and garden pots--you'll find them all at the East Fourth Street Community Garden's Spring Flea Market.

 

The flea market will be held on Saturday, May 3rd, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Sunday, May 4th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

 

This is a fund raiser, and the proceeds will be used to support the maintenance of the garden as well as numerous special events that are offered free to the community.

Location

East Fourth Street Community Garden

171 E. 4th Street

between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

https://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475 

OPEN HOURS AT THE EAST FOURTH STREET COMMUNITY GARDEN FOR 2025 (FREE)

 

The East Fourth Street Community Garden will be open for the spring and summer seasons from April 1st through October 31st. 

 

The garden will be open to the public on

• Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.,
• Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and
• Sundays, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

Location
East Fourth Street Community Garden
171 E. 4th Street
between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue
Windsor Terrace - Kensington, Brooklyn, New York

https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475 

https://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com/