MAKE THE PUMPKIN SMASH A SMASHING SUCCESS (FREE)

 

Pumpkin Smash

Sunday, November 8th

10:00 a.m. to noon

 

Compost your Halloween jack-o-lanterns, painted pumpkins, and uncarved, unadorned pumpkins at the Third Annual Pumpkin Smash.

 

Bring the pumpkins to the East Fourth Street Community Garden on Sunday, November 8th, between 10:00 a.m. to noon, and they'll be turned into compost for the garden. Being 90% water, they'll help moisten the garden's soil. 

 

Pumpkins with glitter or candles won't be accepted because they can't be composted.

 

You're also welcome to bring leaves to compost. Garden trimmings won't be accepted--just leaves.

 

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

 

PROSPECT PARK SOUTH HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION (FREE)

 Halloween Celebration

Saturday, October 31st

4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

The annual Prospect Park South Halloween festivities will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31st.

 

Schedule of events:

• 4:00 p.m.: 
• costume celebration by Artmageddon
• Imaginary Brass Band by Operation Gig
• Halloween crafting by The Craft Salon
• 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.: 
• costume parade, starting at Rugby and Albemarle roads
• 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.:
• trick-or-treating throughout the neighborhood 

Albemarle Road will be car-free from Buckingham Road to Stratford Road, as will be the side roads to Church Avenue.

 

The event is organized by the Prospect Park South Neighborhood Association.  

HALLOWEEN PLANTING AT WINDSOR TERRACE'S NEW POCKET PARK (FREE)

 

Halloween Planting

Saturday, October 31st

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

 

From Three Pillars Park:

Get your Halloween off to an auspicious start by helping us put some plants in the ground at our pocket park in Windsor Terrace.

When: Saturday, October 31 from 10AM to 1PM

Where: Three Pillars Park, under the pedestrian overpass at Greenwood Ave & Prospect Ave

We'll have some seasonal snacks and you're welcome to wear your costumes if you're not afraid of getting them a little dirty.

Bring tools and gloves if you have ones you like, though we should have enough for everyone.

Kids are welcome with well-behaved grown-ups.

Stop by for as long (or as little) as you dare!

Please RSVP so we know how many treats (and tricks) to get: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/halloween-planting-at-three-pillars-park-tickets-2003999262741

Three Pillars Park, a new green space in Windsor Terrace that was created by the community and for the community, opened in May 2026. It's located across the street from the FDNY fire station.

Location

1300 Prospect Avenue 

at Greenwood Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn 

(Google map)

https://www.instagram.com/threepillarspark/ 

mailing list: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSt0EBJ0E_K44HcWEwKH3mHuwGsWXv3zgPhE80yuofN8MnNQ/viewform 

gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-three-pillars-park-in-windsor-terrace?cp_src=d 

 

 

HOWL-O-WEEN PARTY AT THE KENSINGTON DOG RUN (FREE)

 

Howl-O-Ween Party

Saturday, October 31st

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

 

Dress yourself and your pets in costumes and join the Kensington Dog Run Howl-O-Ween Party on Saturday, October 31st, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

 

Location

Kensington Dog Run

397A Coney Island Avenue

between Kermit Place and Caton Avenue

Kensington, Brooklyn

(map) 

https://www.facebook.com/KensingtonDogRun

https://www.instagram.com/kensingtondogrun/ 

https://www.kensingtondogrun.org/ 

HALLOWEEN PET PARADE (FREE)

Westminster Pet Halloween Parade

Saturday, October 31st

noon to 1:00 p.m.

 

Join or watch the annual pet costume parade on Saturday, October 31st, from noon to 1:00 p.m.

 

Meet at noon and start marching at 12:15 p.m. The parade will march up Westminster Road to Dorchester Road and then back down Westminster.

 

Location

570 Westminster Road

between Newkirk and Ditmas avenues

Ditmas Park, Brooklyn

 

SKELETONS CHILLAXING IN WINDSOR TERRACE

 

Have a frightfully fun Halloween!

WICKED FUN: PRE-HALLOWEEN STEAM FUN

Wicked Fun

Saturday, October 24th

noon to 3:00 p.m. 

 

From KoKo NYC:

Join KoKo NYC for some pre-Halloween STEAM fun! Build eco-friendly costumes, make zoetropes and more!

Get ready for Halloween with KoKo NYC!

We will be at the KoKo Lot on Saturday, October 24th from 12PM - 3PM along with:

• Artist Mark Stilwell leading "Wicked Wearables" sustainable costume making with recycled materials
• Lewis Latimer House leading Zoetrope building
• NOGN (Neuroscience Outreach Group at NYU) on-site with brain-science activities and games
• Big Reuse with recycling sorting games and free compost!

All ages are welcome, but waivers are required for anyone under 18.

** Kids 12 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult. **

Tickets can be purchased here.

Location

KoKo Lot

440 19th Street

betweeen 8th Avenue and Prospect Park West

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

https://kokonyc.org/ 

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

WICKED FUN: SPOOKY SCIENCE AND WEARABLE ART IN THE KOKO LOT ON 19TH STREET

 

Wicked Fun:

Spooky Science and Wearable Art

Sunday, October 26th

noon to 3:00 p.m. 

 

KoKo NYC will host a family-friendly pre-Halloween event on Sunday, October 26th, from noon to 3:00 p.m., at the KoKo Lot in Windsor Terrace.

 

Join KoKo NYC for some pre-Halloween STEAM fun (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics). Make eco-friendly costumes and touch real brains.

 

All ages are welcome, but waivers are required for anyone under the age of eighteen. Children who are twelve years old or younger have to be accompanied by an adult.

 

The suggested donation fee is $20 per family. Tickets are also available for $5 per family. Get tickets and additional details at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wicked-fun-spooky-science-and-wearable-art-tickets-1740012216379.

 

KoKo NYC is an educational program initiated by Open Source Gallery and a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible (TAX ID: 27-3661294).

 

Location

KoKo Lot

440 19th Street

between Prospect Park West and 8th Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

 

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SPOOKY TALES AND OPEN MIC NIGHT AND A BARBECUE

Spooky Tales & Open Mic Night 

BadyHouse Storytelling Concert

Sunday, October 26th, 6:00 p.m. 

BADYHouse #71 GHOSTIES GALORE

BHSC #71 True ghost tales  + Do you have a true personal ghost or paranormal story?  Bring it to share with us!  5-7 minutes Booooooooo!   Plus, it's our last BBQ of the season, complete with roasted marshmallows!

When:  Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025              Doors open at 6:00              Show starts at 6:30 Where: 85 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11218  Take the F train to Church Ave stop  (be in front of train.) Walk 3 blocks down Church to Chester, turn right, and walk 2.5 blocks to #85. Details: $20.00 is suggested for the tip jar Welcome to our backyard BBQ house concerts! We grill hot dogs and tofu dogs and serve tea and coffee. Bring something to share! It's a BYOB event, so pack your favorite drink. Drop by and discover why so many people regard the BADYHouse Storytelling Concert as Brooklyn's best-kept secret. A little heads up for cat lovers and those with allergies: our house cat, Nonnie, and her four feline friends often hang out in the backyard. If you're allergic, make sure to take necessary precautions. If you need any assistance,  call us at 347.907.4833 or 347.512.7685. For more information, feel free to reach out to Robin at robbady@gmail.com. Tell us that you're coming

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

MOSAIC HALLOWEEN WORKSHOP

Mosaic Saturday Halloween

Saturday, October 26th

noon to 2:15 p.m. 

From Shenanigan's:

Get spooky and creative this Halloween at our special Mosaic Saturday Workshop.

 

Your favorite spot @shenaniganspubbk is decked out with hauntingly fun decorations, and you’ll design your own eerie or enchanting mosaic masterpiece. Whether you’re crafting a pumpkin, ghost, or a unique pattern, this session will bring out your inner artist. 

 

Perfect for all skill levels—join us for a festive, crafty day full of treats (and no tricks)! 👻 

 

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE. RESERVE YOURS NOW.

The workshop will take place on Saturday, October 26th, from noon to 2:15 p.m. No previous knowledge is required to participate. All levels of experience are welcome.

The fee for the workshop is $45, with all materials included. Register at https://www.nomadaheart.com/shop/p/workshop.

Location

Shenanigan's Pub

802 Caton Avenue

corner of E. 8th Street

Windsor Terrace - Kensington, Brooklyn

FARRELL'S HALLOWEEN PARTY

 

Farrell's Halloween Party

Saturday, October 26th, 8:00 p.m.

 

Farrell's says "Join us for a spooky Halloween party with ghouls, goblins, and plenty of haunting fun!"

 

Wear a costume to the party and compete for prizes for the best costume and the most original costume. The party will be on Saturday, October 26th, starting at 8:00 p.m.

 

The DJ is Jimmy Sturges, and the guest bartender is Trish McLaughlin.

Location

Farrell's Bar and Grill

215 Prospect Park West

corner of 16th Street 

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

phone: (718) 788-8779

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/farrellsbarandgrill1933

DOGS CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN

 

Halloween Party

Sunday, October 27th

2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Dogs and their humans are invited to celebrate Halloween at the Kensington Dog Run on Sunday, October 27th, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

Costumes aren't required for dogs or for humans, but wear them if you'd like to.

 

The Kensington Dog Run, located on Coney Island Avenue in the Parade Ground near Prospect Park, opened in July 2020 after several years of community advocacy.

 

The Kensington Dog Run Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit group of neighbors who persistently fought for a dog run and eventually were able to find a home for one. 

Location

Kensington Dog Run

397A Coney Island Avenue

between Kermit Place and Caton Avenue

Kensington, Brooklyn

(map) 

https://www.facebook.com/KensingtonDogRun

https://x.com/kensingtondog?lang=en 

https://www.instagram.com/kensingtondogrun/

SMASH YOUR PUMPKINS

 

Pumpkin Smash

Saturday, November 2nd

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

Repurpose your jack-o-lanterns, painted pumpkins, and uncarved, unpainted pumpkins. Keep them out of landfills by turning them into compost for the East Fourth Street Community Garden.

 

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

 

The garden folks will provide music, goggles, baseball bats, and snacks.

 

Pumpkins are 90% water, so they'll help moisten the soil in the garden.

Don't bring pumpkins with glitter or candles 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