We planned a full Saturday including the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. Unfortunately we didn’t plan on the MTA playing havoc with the Q train, and ending up at the Garden, long after the free entry was up.
Disappointed, we made our way to the flagship location of the Brooklyn Flea, a short drive away. The Fort Greene location features almost a hundred and fifty vendors . The 40,000-square-foot schoolyard at Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School is part vintage bazaar, part hipster hang, part old-fashioned town square, and part food bonanza.
With various pop up stores and pretty knick knacks, it’s well worth a visit. Check out this huge tent in the middle of it all- Dan’s Parent’s House- for a beautiful blast from the past, and the Lego collection and figures for sale, a few tables away. The shaved ice- is glorious on a hot summer’s day.
Please note that the market is on till November and moves indoors during the winter months, but that really shouldn’t deter you.
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Pearls Of Blissdom by AntheasChronicles 
Hi Anthea, I am so glad I have found your blog! I am coming to New York with 3 girlfriends in mid-October for 4 days. Do you have a top ten of things we should do? We love eating, theatre, walking and museums, not particularly keen on shopping! I’d love your thoughts. Thanks, Fiona
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Hi Fiona! Love your message! You will love New York in October, cuz it won’t be as crowded and the weather is lovely! Yay you’re like me- someone who doesn’t like shopping! There are so many touristy things to do… But honestly it’s all pick n choose… You’ve however inspired me to write a post on my top 10 things to do in the city! N yes…. A show on Broadway is a must do.. Keep checking telecharge- they usually have offers ( but not on the best plays)- also weekday afternoons r the cheapest bets!
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