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Saturday April 5, 2025

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9 am – 5 pm

ChickenKidz Children’s Consignment Event

Ages: 12 and under
Free

Riverhead Polish HallRiverhead

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9:30 am – 1 pm

CFCA Spring Neighborhood Beautification Day

Ages: 3 and up
Environment
Free

Flatbush Latin GrillBrooklyn

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10 am – 1 pm

Family Art Project: Blooming Tie Dyes

Release the Kraken Scavenger Hunt

11 am – 4 pm

Release the Kraken! Scavenger Hunt

Ages: 3 and up
Art
Attractions

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

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11 am – 6 pm

FAD Market: Brooklyn Creates

Ages: 8 and under
Art
Attractions

Empire StoresBrooklyn

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11 am – noon

Rolie Polie Guacamole

Ages: All
Free
Music

Jalopy TheatreBrooklyn

1:30 – 4:30 pm

Open Stage / Open Mic Events @ Morningside Heights Library

Ages: 13 and up
Art
Comedy

Morningside Heights LibraryMorningside Heights

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