Dear Creatives,
Welcome to October. 🍂 🐈⬛ 🎃 For the first half of this month, we’ve curated a list to ease you into autumn’s spookiest weeks, with most of the events happening in and around Brooklyn—including the 50th anniversary of Brooklyn’s largest block party!
As always, we invite you to join our Instagram broadcast channel, the Art Happenings - NYC, to be the first to hear about any exciting events we have planned in the city (and to learn about extra events we couldn’t fit in the newsletter)!

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FRIDAY—SUNDAY (10/3—10/5)
🎨 What Clings - an interactive art exhibit (DONATION BASED) by maybe:fiction
7:00pm
607 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
What Clings is an immersive, interactive exhibition about exploring a past we can never fully return to, offering evidence that collective making is still possible, and opening a portal back to our childhood
More than a solo exhibition, it features works from 150+ community members who gathered for birthdays, water balloon fights, pop-up cafés, cemetery walks, and improvised dance routines between March and September 2025.
SATURDAY—SUNDAY (10/4—10/19)
📓 2026 Planner Marche (FREE) at Yoseka Stationary
1:00pm-7:00pm
58 West Street, Brooklyn, NY
Get ready to try out more than 50 different planners and imagine what your 2026 could look like. From minimalist layouts to detailed tracking systems, this is your chance to flip through, compare, and find the perfect planner for the year ahead.
We believe this event is about more than just stationery - it’s an opportunity to spark joy, create conversations, reflect on your lifestyle, and begin shaping your vision for the year ahead.
SATURDAY (10/4)
🌕 ‘Over the Moon’ Mid-Autumn Night Market ($5) at Welcome to Chinatown
4:00pm-8:30pm
115 Bowery, New York, NY
Come celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with our "Over the Moon" Night Market. Come support local makers including locally made mooncakes, art, and more!
SUNDAY (10/5)
🎶 Atlantic Antic (FREE)
12:00pm-6:00pm
Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
A Brooklyn institution, The Annual Atlantic Antic, produced by the Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation, is the oldest and largest street festival in Brooklyn and a joyful experience, looked forward to by residents of Brooklyn and beyond each year.
Some of the highlights you are likely to enjoy include a kids’ block with pony rides, bounce houses, face painting and circus performers; tastings from the many diverse Atlantic Avenue restaurants; and offerings from the Avenue’s fashion, craft, home and other shops that make Atlantic Avenue so special. All this combined with the display of a multitude of vendors with quality crafts, fashion and more from around the world and delicacies to satisfy every palate.
MONDAY (10/6)
🎂 TICKET DROP: Cake Picnic Tour ($65)
1:00pm
Cake Picnic is coming to NYC on November 8th and the only rule is No Cake, No Entry! At Cake Picnic you’ll be given a time slot to fill a box with slices of cakes by 100s of other New Yorkers. You don’t want to miss this sweet event!
This listing is for the ticket drop, not for the event itself. Tickets drop on October 6 at 1 PM and usually sell out within minutes!
(P.S. from Cozy Creatives: We had a hard time finding the exact information on ticket pricing for this event, so we are are not 100% sure if what we’ve listed is correct.)
TUESDAY (10/7)
🖊️ Brooklyn Poetry Slam (FREE) at BRIC House
7:00pm-9:00pm
647 Fulton Street, New York, NY
Join BRIC House for the Brooklyn Poetry Slam, an exhilarating evening of poetry and community led by co-founders Mahogany L. Browne and Jive Poetic! Mark your calendars now, and join special guests and poets from all over the city and beyond.
Sign ups for the slam and open mic begin at 6:30pm. The slam competition has 5 slots and the open mic has 7 slots. Names will be chosen at random. You may sign up for both, but only participate in one. Don’t miss the chance to speak out and be heard!
WEDNESDAY (10/8)
🔮 Luv Collective NYC Pop Up ($22.11) at the Elixir Bar
4:00pm
117 Crosby Street, New York, NY
Join us for a magical afternoon in the heart of SoHo!
The Alchemist Kitchen is a cute elixir bar and shop in Soho and is always one of our first stops in NYC. If you want to know what's in store for your fall (re: get a tarot reading) OR get some new headshots with the best photographer around), then come join us :)
THURSDAY (10/9)
🍁 Fall Fête: Monet and Venice and Seydou Keïta ($30) at Brooklyn Museum
8:00pm-11:00pm
200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY
Journey from Italy to Mali as we celebrate the opening of Monet and Venice and Seydou Keïta: A Tactile Lens. This special evening features live music, artist activations, and late-night access to the galleries.
Don’t miss DJ sets by Amber Valentine and Sabine Blaizin, music by kora player Mahrïama-SpicyKhasso, and dance and drum performances presented in partnership with the Cumbe Center for African and Diaspora Dance. The lineup also includes drag artist Dollar Slice and soprano Kristin Renee Young accompanied by Julius Abrahams. Plus, enjoy artist-created photo booths inspired by Monet’s and Keïta’s work, along with a specialty cocktail and food from neighborhood staples Cafe Rue Dix and Gnocchi on 9th.
SATURDAY (10/11)
💫 30th Annual Autumn Starfest (FREE) by the Amateur Astronomers Association
7:00pm-10:00pm
East Meadow, Central Park
This free, family-friendly event invites New Yorkers of all ages to celebrate three decades of urban stargazing. Enjoy telescope views of star clusters, double stars, and Saturn; hear expert talks on astronomy, and engage in interactive activities designed for all skill levels.
The first 150 attendees will receive free gift bags! Autumn Starfest is a NYC tradition you won’t want to miss. Come and be part of this stellar celebration of astronomy in the heart of the city!
MONDAY (10/13)
✂️ Maker’s Space (FREE) by Moshava
1:00pm
45 W 8th Street, New York, NY
Maker’s Space is a time of exploration and creativity for both emerging and established artists. Bring a project in progress or begin something new with our many provided materials! All experience levels and mediums are welcome to this space of creation and connection.
TUESDAY (10/14)
✏️ NYC’s Biggest Junk Journal Event (FREE) by Shopify x Martina Calvi
11:00am-7:00pm
131 Greene Street, New York, NY
Bring your journal, wander our curated marketplace of goods from our favourite crafty friends- Martina’s Tiny Store, Haricot Vert, Greenwich Letterpress, Junklub, Orchard NYC, Pillowcat Books & more- then head downstairs to our huge communal junk journaling space to unwind, craft and connect.
From 5PM, join us for an evening talk and Q&A with Martina Calvi, the author behind the global junk journaling movement, as she shares the stories and inspiration behind her new book.

⚡️ Hidden Gem of the Week! ⚡️

📍 Mr. Boddington’s Studio
Tuesday—Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 10am-5pm
153 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Helmed by an imaginary friend, Mr. Boddington’s Studio is Park Slope’s newest stationary store. Best known for their hand-crafted paper goods, what started as a wedding invitation service has grown into a brick-and-mortar with an endless bounty of desk accessories, greeting cards, and bookish treats.
As whimsical as Mr. B and his goods are, his studio takes the cake with its Willy Wonka-esque decor. Painted in a deep red from floor-to-ceiling and filled with an array of bright, beautiful items, this is a perfect place for everyone of all ages to play around in and find something they like. If you stop by, let us know what you think—and, of course, what goodies you pick up!
