Don’t just sit at home! There are plenty of great things to do around New York City this weekend.
Here’s a look at some of the best events happening around town between Aug. 9-11.
Friday, Aug. 9: Beer release party!
Release Party: “Small Things In Big Countries”: Queue Beer is proud to announce its first-ever collaboration beer, “Small Things In Big Countries,” created with Alternate Ending! This special 4.5% ABV Basmati Rice Lager is a tribute to Indian culture and heritage is releasing just in time to add to your Indian Independence Day celebrations. Queue Beer, 500 Smith St., Brooklyn. 2- 11 p.m. Free.
Salsa Groove: Dance Lessons and Happy Hour: Get ready for the next installment of Salsa Groove, a dinner & drinks happy hour with salsa music, free dance lessons, and salsa dance performances. SOB’s, 204 Varick St., Manhattan. 5:30 p.m. $0 – $14.16.
Saturday, Aug. 10: Scavenger hunt!
Watson Adventures’ Secrets of Central Park Scavenger Hunt for Families: Join Watson Adventures on a unique family scavenger hunt in Central Park! Kids and adults work together to explore the park below 72nd Street. The game is played on smartphones using our browser-based app. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Central Park, East Meadow (entrance on 5th Ave. and 97th Street, NW corner). 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $17.50-$21.50.
Summer Family Discovery Weekends: Learn and play together in the Discovery Garden. Hands-on stations throughout the garden’s courtyard, meadow, woodland, and marsh habitats encourage families to explore nature alongside volunteer educators. Be sure to check out Discover Pollinators, too! Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 1000 Washington Ave., Brooklyn. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $22; $16 students and seniors 65 and older; free for children younger than 12.
Sunday, Aug. 11: Shop local!
FAD Market: Summer Pop-up: This summer, FAD Market will continue its monthly pop-up at Dumbo’s Empire Stores. Explore the creations of over 30 talented makers, artisans, and small businesses who reside and craft in New York City and beyond. Empire Stores, 55 Water Street, Brooklyn. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free entry.
East Harlem Giglio Feast: The Giglio Society of East Harlem will host the 2024 East Harlem Giglio Feast celebrating their 115th anniversary. This annual Italian festival features live music, entertainment, great food, rides and games, vendors, and more! 114th-116th St. along Pleasent Ave., Manhattan. 12 – 11 p.m. Free admission.
Find more amazing Things to Do in New York City (or list your own event) at events.amNY.com. For dozens more events around our area, check our sister sites… QNS.com, BrooklynPaper.com, BxTimes.com and LongIslandPress.com.
