This weekend in Prospect Park, families can explore the neighborhood's natural and cultural offerings. Whether you're interested in the park's history, its spring birdlife, or activities for young children, there's something to engage different ages and interests across Saturday and Sunday.
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Celebrate Pinkster in Prospect Park
Sun, May 17 · 2:00 PM
Lefferts Historic House · Prospect Park
The Prospect Park Alliance presents a Pinkster celebration in the yard of Lefferts Historic House, an 18th-century Flatbush farmhouse that serves as the park's historic house museum. Stop by for music
Learn about Pinkster, a historical celebration with roots in the park's past, while enjoying live music in the yard of an 18th-century farmhouse. This offers families a chance to connect local history with cultural celebration.
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Birding: Spring Warblers
Sun, May 17 · 10:00 AM
The Well House · Prospect Park
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Prospect Park to look for spring migrants that include colorful warblers and more!
Guided by Urban Park Rangers, this birding walk focuses on spring migrants including warblers, making it ideal for families interested in nature observation and seasonal wildlife patterns in the park.
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Saturday Storytime
Sat, May 16 · 7:00 AM
Central Library, Youth Wing · Prospect Park
Enjoy songs, rhymes and stories in the Youth Wing's First Five Years area! For ages birth through five.
Ages 0â5
Stories, songs, and rhymes designed specifically for children birth through five provide a low-key, free activity perfect for the youngest visitors to the neighborhood.
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Japanese Storytime
Sat, May 16 · 6:00 AM
Central Library, Youth Wing · Prospect Park
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Ages 0â5
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Pinkster Celebration in Prospect Park
Sun, May 17 · 2:00 PM
Lefferts Historic House · Prospect Park
Celebrate Pinkster at Prospect Park's Lefferts Historic House! Join Chief Baba Neil Clarke for music, food and history.
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Ephyras Photoshoot & Picnic
Sun, May 17 · 10:00 AM
Photoshoot Location â Brooklyn Museum / Grand Army Plaza · Prospect Park
We offer this unique experience each year to document the joy and hard work of the Ephyras community. Our photographer this year is Finn Piper. More of their work here: https://finnpiper.com/ Use thes