A Guide to Fall Events, September 2024

Park Pitch In at Prospect Park

• Every Saturday
• Prospect Park, registration required
• Join Prospect Park Alliance for a volunteer Park Pitch In event. Every Saturday in September you can join other volunteers to help beautify our green spaces. Registration is required, see a list of dates here.

Go for a Hike

• Harriman State Park
• It won’t be long before the leaves are changing. To catch the best of the fall colors, take a train to Harriman State Park for an accessible hike through the woods. Read our Shoes On guide to hiking in Harriman State Park.
• Plus, NJ Transit, who will get you there, is offering free rides through tomorrow, September 2.

Introduction to Birdwatching Outings

• Saturdays, September – December, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Prospect Park Audubon Center, free
• Join Prospect Park Alliance and a member of the Brooklyn Bird Club on an introductory walk to learn the basics of birding and look for the dozens of species that visit Prospect Park. All levels are welcome. Read more.

Get to a Greenmarket

• Most weekdays, time varies based on location
• Many greenmarkets in New York City are open year-round, but some are only open seasonally. If your local greenmarket is a seasonal one, make sure to stop by before the end of the season and indulge in some fresh produce! See a map of greenmarkets here.

Enjoy the Marine Park Salt Marsh Nature Trail

• Marine Park
• Escape from the city without ever leaving Brooklyn. Visit the Marine Park Salt Marsh Nature Trail and Salt Marsh Nature Center in Marine Park. Read our review of the trail.

Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk Family Camping

• Friday, September 13 – Saturday, September 14
• The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping in the Rockaways by inviting families to join in. Families are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Wednesday, September 4.

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