Fun Fall Events in Bay Ridge 2019
Monday, September 2nd
Labor Day in Prospect Park – see activities
Friday, September 6th
1) The Fort Hamilton Army Base will have a Cigar and Whiskey Night on 9/6/19 from 6 pm – 8 pm at 207 Sterling Drive in Brooklyn Google Map Etched glass and Cigar Cutter provided by First Command. Limited amount. First come, first serve.
2) Xaverian High School is also having Cigar Night on the same night. Info here
Saturday, September 7th
1) Mid-Autumn Festival Drawing Contest for Children: 2-6 pm at Leif Ericson Park. Free.
2) Concert in Shore Road Park at 2:00 pm. (79th Street and Shore Road). Free
3) Rhapsody Players at St. Mary’s Church Hall 7:30 pm.
4) Movie in Bensonhurst Park: Secret Life of Pets 2 7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Free.
Sunday, September 8th
Brooklyn Army Terminal Block Party! It’s Free to go and walk around. We went last year and it was great! Sunday, September 8th 12 pm – 6 pm. Free Brooklyn Army Terminal t-shirts and baseball hats for the first 250 attendees!
Local Food Vendors & Beer and Wine Garden (local breweries)
Art Gallery and Local Artisan Marketplace
Live Music and Dance Performances
Guided Yoga
Fun Children’s Activities – kite-making & face-painting
Outdoor Rock Wall
Tuesday, September 10th
Head over Heels Band is playing at Shore Road Park at 7:00 pm. Bring your chair or a blanket to sit on. Free
Friday, September 13th
San Gennaro Festival in Little Italy begins 9/13 – 9/23: see schedule here
Saturday, September 14th
Car show at Our Lady of Angels on 73rd Street from 7:00 am – 3:00 pm.
IPA Fest at the Brooklyn EXPO Center 72 Noble Street Brooklyn
IPA Fest (IPA stands for India Pale Ale – it’s a hoppy style of beer that is pale instead of dark like Guinness)
Sunday, September 15th
Chris Hoban Run at Xaverian High School – info and signup here. Free to watch (it’s always the most beautiful day of the year)
Thursday, September 19th
Greek Festival in Bay Ridge at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church begins. Ridge Boulevard between 84th and 86th Streets 9/19 – 9/22.
Friday, September 20th
Greek Festival in Bay Ridge at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church – Ridge Boulevard between 84th and 86th Streets 9/19 – 9/22
Saturday, September 21st
1) Pet Adoption outside of Councilman Brannan’s Office – 8203 – 3rd Avenue
2) Fort Hamilton Army Base Oktober Brew Fest, authentic German food, rides, a pumpkin patch and the pool if the weather s good. Contests: Keg Toss, Stein Hoist, Bratwurst Eating Contest and >Best Dressed Dirndl and Lederhosen. Register here
3) Annual Cancer Can’t Kill Love Event at the Gjoa Club at 2:00 pm. Money raised goes to Sloan Kettering Hospital
4) Norwegian Christian Home Fall fall at 1250 – 67th Street 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
5) Greek Festival in Bay Ridge at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church – Ridge Boulevard between 84th and 86th Streets 9/19 – 9/22
6) Hispanic Heritage Celebration at FIAO – Free – RSVP to [email protected]
7) 
Great Irish Fair in Coney Island Tickets here
The Great Irish Fair is on Saturday, September 21 at the Fort Amphitheater in Coney Island. Tickets are $20 and you can buy them at the entrance.
Sunday, September 22nd
1) Pet Mobile Adoption Truck will be outside of Vinny’s Pet Store 451 Bay Ridge Avenue from 12 PM – 4 PM
2) Greek Festival in Bay Ridge at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church – Ridge Boulevard between 84th and 86th Streets
September, September 28th
1) The Ragamuffin Day Parade – Parade begins at 1:00 from 76th Street to 92nd Street on 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge (Registration and Costume Judging is earlier). Free
2) Pet Adoption Truck will be outside of St. Philips Church 1072 – 80th Street. 11AM – 3PM
3) Hoops Fest at Aviator – $10 tickets (more for the events)
4) National Lighthouse Museum Fest 12:00 – 6:00 pm (it’s a great Fall festival….and I don’t like Staten Island). Cost: $3 per person; Soup Contest from 12 pm – 2 pm……$ 5 per person. There is no onsite parking, but we found parking easily. The soup is really good!
Sunday, September 29th
1) 3rd Avenue Festival – 9/29 is the 3rd Avenue Festival from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm on 69th Street to 94th Street in Bay Ridge.
2) The Atlantic Antic Festival is from 12pm to 6pm
3) Boo at the Zoo – ongoing until Halloween
Staten Island events:
1) Staten Island Car Show 9:00 – 3:00 pm.
2) Snug Harbor Ghost Tour $10
Saturday, October 5th
Sunday, October 6th
Walk to end bullying in Staten Island – by Danny Fitzpatrick’s Angel Network – info here
Saturday, October 12th
1) Christopher Columbus Parade in Brooklyn – info here
2) Green Meadow Pumpkin Patch at Aviator $9 (includes pumpkin, visit with animals, hayride, kid-friendly haunted house, giant wagon slide Get ticket online
Sunday, October 13th
The Fall Harvest Festival by the Narrows Botanical Garden will take place on Sunday, October 13, 2019 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm in Shore Road Park (70th Street and Shore Road)
Talented Crafters and Artisans will be selling their items
The Great Pumpkin Patch sponsored by Three Guys from Brooklyn
The Annual Canine Costume Contest
Saturday, October 19th
1.Schnitzel Haus Hunter Mountain Oktoberfest Trip
2) Green Meadow Pumpkin Patch at Aviator $9 (includes pumpkin, visit with animals, hayride, kid-friendly haunted house, giant wagon slide Get ticket online
3) NYCRuns Brooklyn Marathon and Half Marathon – starts at: 7:00 AM at the Brooklyn Museum. Register here
Sunday October 20th
Sean Casey Animal Rescue’s 12th Annual Howl-o-ween Bark Block Party is on Sunday, October 20th from 12:00 – 5:00 pm. Everyone is invited to attend the fun, family-friendly party that spans the entire block on which the Rescue is located. Admission is free! Enjoy games, contests, prizes & activities for kids and pups alike. Face painting and tattoos at the Goblins & Ghouls parlor.
Saturday, October 25th
1) Mama Rao’s Halloween Party – $60 a person
2) City Tech’s GRAVESEND INN Haunted House at Voorhees Theatre, 186 Jay Street opens. (Too scary for small children)
2019 SCHEDULE:
Friday 10/25 5 to 9pm
Saturday 10/26 12 to 4pm and 5 to 9pm
Sunday 10/27 12 to 4pm and 5 to 9pm
Monday 10/28 5 to 9pm
Tuesday 10/29 5 to 9pm
Wednesday 10/30 10am to 3pm 5 to 9pm
Thursday 10/31 10am to 3pm and 5 to 9pm
Tickets are $10 general admission,
Sunday October 26th
Halloween at Green Meadows Farm at Aviator – info here
Hugs,
marlene
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