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Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
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Cosley Zoo - 9:00 AM
Cosley Zoo - 9:00 AM
Winter Flower Show: Merry & Bright at Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
Cosley Zoo Festival of Lights and Christmas Tree Sales
Cosley Zoo - 9:00 AM
Cosley Zoo - 9:00 AM
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Build a Bear Workshops Chicago area locations - 10:00 AM
Build a Bear Workshops Chicago area locations - 10:00 AM
Winter Flower Show: Merry & Bright at Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
Cosley Zoo Festival of Lights and Christmas Tree Sales
Cosley Zoo - 9:00 AM
Cosley Zoo - 9:00 AM
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The DuSable Museum of African American Art - 10:00 AM
The DuSable Museum of African American Art - 10:00 AM
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Brooklyn Folk Festival 2025
Brooklyn Folk Festival 2018
Fri Nov 7, 2025 - Sun Nov 9, 2025
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Repeating every days through November 9, 2025.
Various times
Age: All ages
Price: $35 and up. Free for children ages 5 and under; ages 6-16 $17.50 and up
The Fabulous Jalopy Theatre and School of Music present the 15th annual Brooklyn Folk Festival. The festival features great events for the whole family, including a banjo throwing contest at the Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse, a concert by Hopalong Andrew (Sunday at 2pm), jam sessions, and workshops.
On Sunday, gather at 12:30pm at the entrance to the F/G trains station, located at 2nd Street and Smith Street for a parade leading to the Banjo Toss arena! The Banjo Toss begins at 1pm at the Gowanus Dredgers Club, 165 2nd St.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.
