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Brooklyn in October: Halloween, Harvest Festivals, Columbus Day & Autumn

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11. Brooklyn Flea Weekend Market (Williamsburg, Fort Greene)

You could dress up as "Brooklyn Flea" for Halloween — or just go check out this famous vintage weekend marketplace that also sells excellent food. Check the venue before you go; it's a moveable feast.

12. Brooklyn Museum's "Target First Saturday," Exhibits and More

Thousands of people converge on the Brooklyn Museum every month for movies, lectures, dancing, free exhibit halls, and much more. The theme changes every month. Check it out at :http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/visit/first_saturdays.php

13. Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition Art Show (Red Hook)

BWAC is the largest artist run, not for profit art organization in Brooklyn. Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition presents an autumn show, at their exhibition space Starat 499 Van Brunt Street, Red Hook, Brooklyn.

14. Chili Pepper Fiesta at Bklyn Botanic Garden (Sometimes September)

Don't miss this great annual festival. This year there are over a dozen bands playing live music on three different stages, a dozen Brooklyn chocolate makers showing their wares, fun activities for the kids, a "chocolate bar" where you can order chocolate, a book signing, food stands, gardening tips and much more fun. It's the perfect autumn outing for the family.

15. Columbus Day - Weekend Sales

With three months before the holidays, Columbus Day is a great time for seasonal sales. Find out where in Brooklyn to find national brands — on sale.

16. Columbus Day Events-Sales, Parades, Runs & More

Happy Columbus Day! It's a federal holiday. You can go for a run in Coney Island, see a parade in Bensonhurst, and shop till you drop at the sales.

Find out what's open, what's closed on federal holidays in Brooklyn.

Also find out about Columbus Day parades both in Brooklyn and Manhattan.

10 Fun Things to Do on Columbus Day in Brooklyn.

17. Free Movies, Lectures, Music at Dweck Center (Park Slope)

Enjoy excellent and free programs at the Brooklyn Central Library, Dweck Center.

18. Green-Wood Cemetery Tours (Greenwood Heights, near Sunset Park)

Explore beautiful Green-wood Cemetery, home to some of Brooklyn's most famous residents, on a guided tour, on your own, or on a trolley ride. Book in advance.

19. Halloween Costume-Making

DIY is big in Brooklyn. Find out where to buy costumes. Make your own Halloween costume! Here are some fun, DIY Halloween costume ideas.

20. Halloween Dog Costume Parades & Contests (Brooklyn Heights, Bay Ridge and...)

Seriously. Brooklyn has not one but three dog costume events in October. Seriously.

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