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Here’s what’s happening this week:
✨ Local Happenings and New Openings ✨
I don’t know what it is about skeletons, but they always make me smile, especially when I spot them hanging out on neighborhood stoops this time of year! 🎃 If you’re looking to get into the Halloween spirit, our Spooky Season Guide has plenty of festive happenings for all ages, with more being added throughout October.
Just in time for spooky season, a neighborhood landmark is coming back to life! The historic firehouse at 299 DeGraw Street is undergoing a $17.8 million renovation to transform the building into a permanent home for the Noel Pointer Foundation, bringing music education and new energy to the neighborhood.
Roebling Rink Returns to Brooklyn Bridge Park! They’ll be back for another season of winter fun, opening November 14 and running through January 31, 2027. Tickets and additional details will be announced soon!
NYC DOT is installing two new bus boarding islands along Jay Street as part of ongoing road resurfacing. The upgrades aim to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety, reduce bus delays, and make boarding easier for commuters. Construction is already in progress, with temporary bus stop changes in effect.
The MTA is bringing modern fare gates to the Hoyt-Schermerhorn subway station as part of a citywide upgrade aimed at improving accessibility, easing passenger flow, and reducing fare evasion.
Is it just me, or is October flying by? I feel like I just swapped my tees for striped long sleeves, and somehow we’re already halfway through the month!
There’s still so much fall fun ahead, though! I’m especially excited about the Halloween candle-making workshop at ORAYA and seeing all the creative decorations popping up around Brooklyn. Don’t forget to submit your favorite spooky stoops for our Halloween map which just went live!
Hope you have a lovely weekend!
Shannon
🎃 The Brooklyn Spooky Stoops Map is Now Live!
Explore Spooky Stoops across Park Slope, Cobble Hill, Clinton Hill, Fort Greene & beyond, including our Top Picks so far! New locations are being added daily.
🏆 Think you have Brooklyn’s Spookiest Stoop? Submit your home or business for a chance to win our trophy! Submit your stoop here
Neighborhood Job Board 📌
This week’s featured openings include a Full-Time Floor Manager at Frankies Spuntino Group in Carroll Gardens, a Marketing Manager at Apply Stickers in DUMBO, and a Studio & Retail Associate at Darling in Brooklyn Heights, plus dozens of other opportunities across nearby neighborhoods.
Browse this week’s Neighborhood Jobs
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Anyway, moving on…
Our Top Picks
Events with an asterisk* tend to sell out- reserve tickets early!
Today, October 15:
Halloween Tote Bag Workshop @ Bond Craft Studio (6:30pm–8:00pm): Get crafty for spooky season with a beginner-friendly embroidery workshop! Transform a Trader Joe’s mini tote into a festive Halloween accessory with embroidered bats, spider webs, and personalized details. No experience necessary, and all supplies are included.
Friday, October 16:
Halloween Candle Making Workshop @ ORAYA: Get into the spooky spirit with a cozy evening of candle making, Halloween movies, and fall vibes! Create your own custom candle with your choice of scent and design while enjoying popcorn and a coffee, matcha, or seasonal refresher. No experience necessary, and all supplies are included! Candles will be available for pickup after 24 hours or the following week.
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More Top Picks and Events for this week - A cozy community dinner, a book club meet-cute, a saucy stoop sale, and a weekend of open artist studios!
This week’s Insider :
A little floral magic awaits! We’re inviting Insiders to a special evening of botanical art and celestial inspiration at a local gallery.
Big changes could be coming to Brooklyn’s waterfront. We’re taking a closer look at the latest redevelopment plans and what they could mean for our neighborhoods.
Two exciting updates for City Point: a popular NYC pasta spot coming soon and a candy store favorite is now open
A cozy new outdoor oasis! A popular neighborhood spa recently unveiled a heated pool and sauna, offering the perfect escape as temperatures start to drop.
