BKLYNER Holiday Week Events Spotlight: December 19-26

Haus of Swag is throwing a bash to celebrate the rebirth of their super popular luxury tote bags, now with a ‘FLY GRL’ travel twist. Think of it as a party on a private jet with all of your friends.

Dive into an exclusive sneak peek of Fall fur fashions by HipHop Closet. Expect complimentary ‘gifts with purchase’, cupcakes X cocktails a lineup of special invited guests!

Join us in a STYLEversation as we go “LIVE” hosted by Good People NYC’s Marlon Rice and the fabulous Toni Scott Grant, founder of Haus of Swag, as she spills the tea on style, star-studded moments, HipHop’s influence on fashion, what’s a ‘fashion activist’ anyway and her latest projects. Get ready for a night you won’t forget!

Learn about the different creatures that make our world colorful and tasty!

Can you Bee-lieve it? Summer has come and gone in a (hot) flash! With the last summer Family Day, join us as we celebrate pollinators of all kinds that make summer on the farm vibrant and tasty!

Prepare for your visit:   Farmhouse Family Day is from 11AM-3PM with the craft activity beginning at 1PM. This is an all ages event, ideal for kids ages 4-12.
Tours of the Wyckoff House will be available starting at 12PM.
Dress appropriately for the weather as Family Day takes place indoors and outdoors – make sure to wear closed toed shoes if you plan on participating in any farm activities.
Don’t miss our weekly Farmstand, June 15th-October 26th on Saturdays from 11AM-3PM!
Registration is recommended for this event.

Enjoy a tour and community-based artmaking activity with artists Steven and William Ladd inside their exhibition at the Yard Work Gallery, Transforming America through Art: A Vision for Brooklyn’s Community. Participants will learn from the artists about their tactile and textile-based work exploring identity, representation, memory, and belonging before jumping into a highly energized and interactive artmaking project inspired by their “scrollathon” project. These sessions are designed for industry professionals working at and around the Brooklyn Navy Yard and open to anyone who is 18 years or older.

Join the NYC Department of Records and Information Services (DORIS) each month for our virtual Lunch & Learn Series – an intimate conversation with agency staff and special guests focusing on the collections of the Municipal Archives and Library and the history of New York City.

On October 8th, Riah Lee Kinsey, MLS will offer a compelling exploration of the life and times of Mary Jones, the antebellum tabloid sensation whose 1836 felony case laid the foundation of archival visibility for New York City’s Black transgender community.