Upcoming Weekend Activities
Take advantage of all that is going on across the five boroughs this weekend. If we’ve missed something fun, feel free to contribute details in our comments section.
17th Annual Garden Celebration at Santos White Community Garden — Come out and enjoy live music by Santos and The Romantics 4, plus delicious food prepared by the Santos White gardeners. Saturday, September 10, 12:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Free Movie Screening of Top Gun at Coney Island – Saturday, September 10, 8:00 p.m.
Greenmarkets from Grow NYC – Check out the listings for more information and a location near you in any of the five boroughs.
NYRP Club Fit – Free Yoga at two locations (Manhattan and Brooklyn). Every Saturday until September 24, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Old Brooklyn Waterworks Bike Tour – Michael Miscione, the Manhattan Borough Historian, will lead a bicycle tour of the now defunct water supply system that served the once-independent City of Brooklyn. Saturday, September 10, 10:00 a.m.
September 11 Memorial Events — To mark the 10-year anniversary of September 11, cultural institutions across New York City are providing many distinct opportunities for commemoration and reflection, from exhibitions to performances to talks. For a sampling of various offerings across the city, (as well as dates and times) check here.
Textile Recycling at McCarren Park Greenmarket — Bring clean and dry textiles like clothing, paired shoes, towels, sheets, scarves, hats, bags and belts for reuse. Saturday, September 10, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Weekend Fitness Walking Program – Saturday, September 10, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
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